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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
RAILROADS FINED
 |NFEDERAL COURT
A. G. s. and c. of G.. Found Guilty of Violating the
 Safety Appliance Law

The Alabama Great Southern Rail- road company was found guilty of vio- lating the safety appliance law yes terday in the United States court and was fined s200 in one case and $100 in another. The cases involved had ref erence to the safety couplers for freight cars. The Central of Georgia was found guilty of the same viola ton and fined s100. These cases were tried by jury with Judge w. l. Grubb presiding.
 VIII Harris, negro, was found guilty of breaking into freight car and stealing certain articles of merchandise and was senteced by Judge w. l. Grubb to Is months in the penitentiary.
 A preliminary hearing was given Prince Smith, negro, charged with vio- lating interstate commerce law by JhdSe R. B. Watts. United States conn missioner yesterday. He was bound over to the action of the federal grand lary iE the sum Of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23

Servians with having captured from the Aastrians Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia.
 Repulse Attack
 In Africa, the British repulsed a Ger man attack in their eastern territory. the Germans retreating with losses. Gen. Louis Botha. the famous Boer general and now premier of the Union of South Africa. has taken over su- preme command of British operations against German Southwest Africa.
 It is reported that the French again are bombarding the important Austrian seaport of o1ttaro in Dalmatia.
 Lord Kitchener. the British war min ister, has approved the proposition for the formation of Welsh army corps
 Another British casualty list shows large proportion of officers among the killed. wounded or missing.
 General French has issued further report on the British operations in France, bringing them up to Septem- Der 13
 The Hamburg American line steamer Spreewald. armed as an auxiliary cruis- CT and two German colliers have been captured by the British cruiser Der wick in the North Atlantic ocean.
 It is reported that vessel of 12,00t tons has been sunk by a mine in the North sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

lighting on land has given way for the moment as a news factor to the daring raid in the North sea by five German submarines which torpedoed and sunk three British armored cruis- ers-the Aboukir. the Cressy and the Hogue--and in turn lost two of their own number under fire of the British guns.
 In its daring, as reported by the British admiralty. the attack of the little plungers surpassed any naval maneuver of the present war of the aggregate normal personnel of 2265 men carried by the cruisers, 1t is es- timated that only 700 were saved
 Along the battle line in France re- ports indicate that while the fighting is progressing no great gains have been made by either side and that the crucial period is still to come.
 The Russians are reported to have taken the fortifiH town of Jaroslaw. on the San river. northwest of Przemysl from the Austrians. and Rome dis patch credits the Montenegrins and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23

Montgomery. September 22.-(Spe= cial of bonded ware houses in all the cotton states for use during the present war and the pass age of resolutions calling upon south ern people to demand the use of cot ton bagging for wrapping purposes as well as urging the farmers to reduce the cotton acreage, were features ot the convention of the Alabama division of the Southern Cotton association which met in Montgomery today. More than 100 farmers from all parts of Ala bama attended the meeting.
 The convention instructed delegates to the convention at New Orleans Sep tember 20 to work for the appoint ment of committee to draw measures looking to the establishment of bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
BESSEMER SCORED BYOATES
 FOR SHACKL ING PRISONERS

vioted and worn continuously by him un- til he has served his sentence said Dr. Oates. "A number of prisoners have ugly sores upon their ankles caused by these leg irons.'
 Has Had Matter Up
 The prison inspector stated that several times he has had the matter of removing the shackles up with the city officials or Bessemer, and was under the impression that they were removed at night. if not all together discontinued, but I find that l was wrong and that neither has been done.
 Tn my opinion. the shaciling of prison- CTS from the moment of their inearcera- ton until their dismissal. particularly when prisoners have been convicted only of misdemeanors is, to say the least. in human, if not cruel. and is sad commen- tar wand reflection on the city of Bes- semer. and should by all means be in- stantly abolished.
 .'I respectfully call the attention of the mayor and city council of Bessemer to the fact that several Of the counties of this state, including Madison Pike. Nor gan and Etowah, are working long-term convicts on the roads without shackles. with very few escapes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Alabama Boy In Alaska

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Inclosed find copy of the worlds most northern daily newspaper, and same will give you some idea of the news We re- ceive. Also inclosed is picture of the worlds most northern wireless station through which all the news comes. With out this station Nome would be cut off from the outside world entirely, but as it is we are in close touch with the outside worlds daily happenings
 This wireless station at Nome is being run by corps of four good men, of which one of Alabama's boys is quite an important figure. We heard as far away as Frisco. Often we are aware of hap penings before the majority of the peo- pie in the states. One reason I write this Is that 1t Is a known fact that the ma jority of people in the states have an idea that people in the far north are iso- lated. This is not true by any means. anna son of Alonzo Boon, merchant and hotel man at Camp Hill, Ala, TOT miles south of Birmingham, having been in busi- ness for the past 9 years. Respectfully.
 J. w. BOON. Nome, Alaska September l. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
COMMITTEE WILL
 BEGIN ACTIVE WORK
Special Committee From Cotton Conference Holds
 First Meeting

To enlist the entire country from Maine to California in the "buy-a- bale movement is the purpose of the special committee appointed at the Alabama cotton conference held recently under
 the auspices of the Chamber of Com
 merce. which met last night pursuant
 to tie call of the chairman, P G. Shook. In attendance were MT Shook,
 w D. Nesbitt. Sid ]. Bowie and J. H.
 Doughty.
 At the meeting last night it was decided to continue the movement more actively than before to further the formation of 'buy-a- bale" clubs throughout the United States and to enlist every person able to invest $50
 The committee declared that cotton is worth 10 cents pound and that every producer is entitled to that amount and .went on record last night as being willing to use every means and effort in assisting the farmer to realize at least 10 cents for his cot ton.
 The movement proposed by the com mittee to relieve the cotton situation Is national in it's scope and to this end Chairman Shook was empowered to ap- point correspondence committee whose duties will be to write series of letters to cotton brokers. bankers civic bodies farmers unions and all other persons interested showing the present cotton situation.
 The special committee also took measures to induce the southern farm CT to reduce the cotton acreage by planting wheat and oats and other grain crops. This class of crops Is al- a,.lro I, inc to Imittee and will do more to solve the situation than any other plan that has been suggested.
 The committee also suggested that all nanufactors and dealers who trade in the south be induced to accept cot ton at 10 cents a pound as settlement of accounts.
 The committee was of fthe opinion
 that the planting of grain instead of cotton would be the best and most losicai method of solving the problem that confronts the south. It was con tended that if the farmers of the south planted grain instead of cotton next year the cotton situation would clear itself. for if the manufacturers in the east could be assured that less cotton
 would be planted next year the pres ent cotton crop would soar to unheard of prices.
 The committee fully realizes the gi- gantic task it has undertaken but be- lieves that with the cooperation or civic and other bodies throughout the
 south who have her interest at heart
 every farmer in the south will receive
 fair price for his products The cor
 respordence committee will be named bv President Shook at later dNte ghey also heartily indorsed the cot
 ton dress movement started by local merchants and predicted it would be a huge success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
ASKS CONTRIBUTION
 FOR WAR SUFFERERS
Red Cross Issues Statement To Americans Through
 Executive Committee

Washington. September 22.--This appeal to the churches of the United States was issued tonight by the executive committee of the American Cross:
 Our President by proclamation has designated sunday. October 1. as day Of prayer for peace. It has been sug- gested in many quarters that on this Sunday collection be taken up in every church to relieve suffering in the war ravaged countries Of Europe. The Red Cross, which is charged with the special duty of aiding the sick and wounded in time of war, respectfully urges that op- portumty be given in each church to every person who so desires to make a contri- button to be given to the American Red cross. Every contributor who desires to designate any particular fund or country to which his or her contribution shall be applied may do so, and such request vii, be respected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
BIRMINGHAM'S NEW CITY
 BEAUTIFUL DEPARTMENT

It is feasible for almost all city homes to have a few fruit trees growing in the back yard and garden spaces. A few fruit trees. as peaches, apples, pears. cherries, plums, figs, etc., growing in spaces which are otherwise often left to grow up in weeds. will be valuable addition to the city home.
 Time of Planting
 Fruit trees in the south should be plant ed in the fall. Spring plantngs may be made. but trees planted in the fall prefer ably October and November, give the best results in this section. Fruit trees, as a rule. should be year old from the time of budding or graftins.
 Setting Fruit Tree
 The holes in which fruit trees are to be planted should be dug about one yard in diameter and about 16 inches deep so that the trees may be planted without bending the roots All bruised or broken roots should be cut off with a smooth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
CREDITS QUESTION TO BE
 DECIDED FRIDAY

Montgomery, September ee-(Spe- cial )-The state tax commission will on next Friday, September 25, hold R nearing for the purpose of deciding whether solvent credits arc properly taxable against foreign corporations whep such credits are held and con trolled at the home offices of the cor porations though growing out of busi- ness done within the state of Ala bama.
 Representatives of foreign corpor- ations doing business within the state VIII appear before the commission at this hearing if the corporations are held so taxable. The commission also must decide whether the assessments are to be made only in the counties containing distributing branches Of the concern or in any county in which it docs business. In fact it is held by some that the assessment should be made only in the counties or the cor porations' designated place of business In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
TWO JURIES OUT IN
 CRIMINAL COURT
Unable to Agree in Cases Involving Robbery and Assault and
 Murder

ihe Jury in the case of Ben Ward and Wash Gray. negroes. charged with robbery. failed to reach an agreement last night after many hours delibera- tion and was sent to hotel for the night by Judge W. E. Fort. The ne groes are charged specifically with the robbery of Aaron Pollock, small storekeeper, who. in addition to be- ing robbed, was severely assaulted. There are other charges pending against them as they were indicted for the robbery of q Syrian merchant, who was almost killed by the robbers The Nlie or the syrian was present when the assault was committed. She was prostrated at the occurrence and died shortly afterward.
 Tie jury is still out in the case of John sanford, charged with murder. which went to the jury late last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
SOUTHERN COTTON MEN
 MEET IN MONTGOMERY

ed warehouses and to submit them 10 the legislative bodies of the cotton gf owing states.
 Instructions were given 10 William II. Seymour, president of the Alabama division. to name a committee Of tive to confer with the Alabama Bank CTS association and leading financiers concerning methods of financing the cotton crop.
 The convention elected Bruce Ken nedy of Montgomery and w. L. Lam caster of Wetumpka members of the executive committee of the Southern Gotten association. President Seymour corlposes the third member of the ex- ecutive committed.
 President Seymour will appoint five delegates to the New Orleans conven- tioh from every county in the state and various probate judges will each appoint five delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Value of Early Frienships

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The sunshine and enjoyable period of life is found in youth. It is then that the sentimental affinities bind together boys and girls at school. Who is 1t that. does not have pleasant thoughts of vows of un- dying love made often to be forgotten in the struggle or vanities of subsequent life? Circumstances or time dissolve many early courtships. but sometimes early promises to wed are lasting. What should be the sublimest duty of man, and in what t way can we get the most comfort and joy out of social life?' Is it not to give support to frail nature that 1t so much needs. and in order to do this we must understand each other, and the sentiment that knit us together in our laoors and experiences. There must be sympathy and cordiality between mankind Friend ship, think of the pleasure, and comfort to be found in a friend. In the long ago friendship thrived more than 1t does now. Men are too busy to be at their best in those amenities which call for peace, leis- ure and rest.
 J. LAWLER DARBY.
 Birmingham September g. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
ITALIANS LEAVE
 TO FIGHT GERMANS

Rome, September 22-(Via Paris, 10:15 D. m.)-A dispatch received here from Lyons, France, says that 5000 Italian vol unteers under Gen. Giuseppe Garibaldl, son of Gen. Ricciott Garibaldi have re- ceived their red shirt uniforms and are leaving for an unannounced destination to attack the Germans.
 Gen. Ricciotti Garibaldi has received a message from his son saving that he had learned that the Canadian Italians in- tended to raise a regiment to aid the allies and declaring he would be delighted to incorporate this body into his own red shirts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
State Banks Respond

Montgomery, September 22-(Special ] State banks are responding promptly to the call issued by Superintendent of Banks Alex E. Walker several days ago for a statement as to their condition at the close of business on September 12 sS,,per
 lntendent Walker declared today that a large number of banks had sent in state ments, and said that every mail brought correspondence on the subject He ex
 poets to have all the statements in his possession by the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
The State Prison Inspector Files Report With Gov ern0r on Condition of Bessemer Jail

Montgomery September 22-(Speciala That the shackling of prisoners confined Tn the city jail of Bessemer is not only inhuman and cruel, but is a sad commen tary upon the city. is the opinion of pr. Nlinam IL Oates, state prison inspector, who has filed a report with the governor on ms inspection of the Bessemer jail.
 At the time of pr. Oates inspection snere were 50 prisoners confined in the jail, oS or whom Were negroes. pr. Oates de- eiareo Tn his report that all of the pris- oners were in the jail at the time of the inspection, and that all had on shackles
 They are put on when prisoner is con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
RAID OF GERMAN SUBMARINES IN
 NORTH SEA SHOCK
 TO ENGLISHMEN
tContinued from Page One,

district without success, but they again have crossed the Lorraine frontier ,<and have occupied Donestre, south of Bla- mont.
 The French have captured additional prisoners and supply trains. The Russiens have followed up their successes in Galicia, where third great battle is about to begin. if it already has not started, by capturing the important fortress of Jaroslaw. on the River San, north of Przemal. which they are sur- rounding. Jarouslaw commands the pas- sage of the San river and its possession will assist the Russians in their opera tions against PrZemysl, where a strong Austro-German force is prepared to offer a stubborn resistance in the hope at least of detaining the Russian armies. which are needed to take the offensive against Germany.
 The Servians report another victory over the Austrians who thus far have suffered severely on all sides This en- gageinent occurred near Kroupani, on the Drina. where the Austrians at- tempted to invade Servia, but were driven back. This attack accounts for the Servian evacuation of Semlin, as the troops were needed to stem the Austrian offensive movement
 The Servians feel they now can pro cced with the invasion of Bosnia and the troops at Vishegrad have been or dcred to march on Sarajevo.
 The Servians and Montenegrins are within 10 miles of Sarajevo and the Austrians have made one sortie from the town, according to Rome dis patch, but quickly turned back in the face of the opposing forces. There is a -umor, too, that Essad Pasha, for mer Albanian minister of war as a re- suit of an agreement with the Servian government. will lead an Albanian army into Herzegonvina by way of Cattaro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
PRESIDENT VOTES
 AT PRINCETON

Washington September 22.--Presi- dent Wilson returned tonight from his trip to Princeton, N. l., to vote in the democratic primaries
 The President tomorrow will receive a delegation of Colorado coal operators who will tell him their opinion of the tentative basis for the settlement of the strike already accepted by the miners. The operators were reported tonight to be ready to accept the main provisions of the plan.
 Paul Fuller. who recently made a trip to Mexico as the Presidents rep resehtative. will call at the White House tomorrow to report on condi- tions in Mexico and Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
PROTEST AGAINST
 TAXING MEDICINES

Indianapolis September 22.-A flood or protests against taxing proprietary med icines as proposed in the war tax bill, will descend on Washington from orhg- gists all over the United States, 1T the recommendation of George w Lattimer of Columbus. O., president of the Ma tional Wholesale Druggists association, Is followed. President Lattimer, III his ad- dress to the fortieth annual convention of the association here today, said that such a protest should be made. He said the added cost would have to be borne by the consumer.
 President Lattimer urged uniform drug law for all the states. Charles A. West of Boston was nominated for presi- dent to succeed MT. Lattimer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
.Oh, Oh! Delphine.

Klaw X Erlanger will present at the Jefferson theatre matinee and night, Sep tember 90. their magnificent musical com edy production of "Oh! Oh! Delphine, ,' which recently closed an entire season s engagement at the Knickerbocker and New Amsterdam theatres, New York.
 This combination of sparkling humor, smart, fascinating melody and resplendent beauty is probably one of the most enter taining that local audiences has ever been treated to. The whole piece is a reveI of fun and melody from start to finish. Seat sale starts September 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
BALTIMORE FIRM
 BUYING COTTON

Baltimore, September 22.--One of Baltimore,s biggest corporations. not connected with cotton manufacturers, today contracted for 12.000 bales of cot to nat cost of $500. 900. It is to be de- iivered In equal quantities during Oc- tober. November and December.
 The cotton will be sent to markets in Spain to be manufactured into goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"Adeleo

The formal opening of the 1914-15 season at the Jefferson theatre is on with the matinee this afternoon when the biggest musical success of the past and current seasons, Adele will be presented. The night performance will begin at the usual hour, S:l5 o'clock. and a <splendid per- formance throughout is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Americans Informed on War

Bordeaux, September 22-(S:2O D. m.)
 Americans are infinitely better in- iorneu about the war than Europeans, even the neutrals," the Temps New York correspondent says. They have recci, ed news from every ywhere-from telliEerent and neutral countries and also censored and uncensored dis patches which rectify and clarify each other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
To Unveil Tablet

Greenvilie, September 22-(speeia,.D Father Ryan chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery, will unve,l has been placed on the old Confederate hospital lot, and the public drinking foun- tain at the Louisville and Nashville rail- way station. Exercises will begin prompt ly at o'clock on the hospital lot a I'd will conclude at the railway station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Austria Threatens Italy

Rome. September 22.-(via Paris. oss p. m.)-In spite of denials by the Austrian government, newspapers here publish de- tailed descriptions purporting to show that Austrian armaments are being placed on the Italian frontier and declaring preparations are being made by Austria to invade Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Kentucky Man Suicides

Atlanta, September 22.-Fulton Colville
 Jr., 2S years old, prominent in society here. committed suicide at his apartments in this city today by drinking poison. Col vile came here from Louisville, Ky, sew eral years ago and was employed by an insurance company, He left note asking that his mother in Louisville and his un- cle. Fulton colvlle, Sr.. bs notified of his death. No reason for his action is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
"Hanky Panky"

''Hanky Panky.' the big Lew Fields extravaganza which will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Thursday matinee and night, has been described as a musical comedy sequel to the stage conceptions of ''Get-Rich- Quick Wallingford" This ee- nial grafter is discovered in his london villa. surrounded by wealth and money stricken English girls and the complica- tions are endless. Seat sale on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Woman Makes Record

Philadelphia, September 22--Mrs. Ron aid H. Barlow made a new womans record for the links of the Huntington Valley Country club today when she made the last nine holes in the qualifying round of the Berthellyn cup tournament in 'Ss. Her total for the course was S3. Miss of 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Reports on Prisons

Montgomery, September 22.-(SpecisI. ) Dr. William H. Oates, state prison inspec- tor, today rendered report on the Eto- wah. Bibb. St. Clair. Blount. Marshall, and Cherokee county jails. The prison inspector said the premises of the Etowah county jail were insanitary, and pronounced in fairly good condition the jails of the other counties inspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Sell Sugar Through Holland

London, September 22.-(S:26 D. m.) Because the British Board of Trade has been apprised that German mer- chants still are disposing of sugar through Holland, notwithstanding the proportion of it's export of it by The Nethe rlands, the government has for bidden all exportation of sugar from Holland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-23
Highwaymen Loot Bank

Baxter Springs. Kan. September ,7. Three mounted hghwaymen today robbed the Baxter Springs National bank of $so00. The bandits drove the cashier and two customers into the vault. lelsurely stripped the cashiers cage and rode away.