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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
DRASTIC ACTION
 ID PREVENT FIRES
Anyone Having Accumula- tion of Trash On Prem
 iSes Will Be Arrested

Drastic action has been taken by the city commissioners to prevent the ac- emulation of trash and combustible or building, in the hope of reducing the fire hazard of the city
 The section of the code which has regulated this in the past has called for notification by the city officials to the owner or occupant when improper conditions are found but this has been stricken out of the section and all persons now found with any such ac- cumulations about their property will be immediately arrested
 Section 462 of the code has covered the matter and it is given below. That part of the section which is printed in capital letters is what has been stricken out and there has been sub stituted therefor the words "The own CT. occupant or person responsible ? thus making the very presence of the accumulation the cause for arrest. The section is given as follows:
 Section 462.-Unlawful to allow com bustible material to accumulate. No owner, occupant or other person shall allow any combustible material to ae- cumulate in or upon any building or lot in the city. Where any accumula tions or combustibles shall exist so as to endanger any building whether ad- jacent or otherwise. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR ANY PUBLIC OF TIGER OF THE CITY TO ORDER THE. SAME TO BE REMOVED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND ANY FALL URE TO COMPLY WITH TILE ORDER shall be punished with a fine of not less than $10 or more than s1oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
SUDDEN
 SHOCKS
Impair the System, Shorten Life and Do Great Harm

If you knew that you could cure your- self or your child of malignant disease by the use of dynamite. would you take the chance?
 Caiomel acts on the sluggish liver like dynamite on the solid rock.
 It shocks and upsets the organs and works much harm. as proven by it's af- ter effects.
 Modern science has discovered veg stable substitute that produces all the desired effects of calomel without the shock or after troubles. It is so harNl- less thak acids may be taken into the system immediately after the medicine without fear of after effects
 It rfds liver. kidneys and bowels of all poisonous accumulations and leaves the patient feeling new and strong.
 Carswe1l's Liver-Aid is on sale at Gum Drug Co. 3d Ave. and 20th St. and Gunn's Pharmacy. at 50 cents for large bottle. The purchase price will be refunded in full if you find 1t unsat- lsfsctory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14

and 1t could only be learned that they wanted to do one thing-that was go to Chattanooga. It was assumed here that Pete-although at the time his name could not even be translated from the lam gaage. the Austrian emitted in streams whenever he opened his mouth-wanted 10 go back home to help his martial brother Austrians ram lead down the throats of the Russians. That's why President Ward sent him on to Chatta- nooga-
 The Chattanooga charity official was in the office of the Chattanooga mayor when he telephoned to President Ward. Mr. Ward tried to persuade him not to send Pete and his wife back to Birming ham, but It is not known whether or not he will comply. MT. Ward said that he stated they had worked with Pete and his wife all day up there. and could not find out what he wanted, and as he came there from Birmingham they thought 1t best to send him back
 Scudder Ryall, secretary to the com mission, who starred in speaking the Ger man tongue to Pete and his wife when they were here. burned the midnight oil last night studying Austrian and Polish grammar in preparation for the yeleg family's return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
Inquest Recesses to Tuesday

The coroners jury Investigating the death in North Birmingham in May of Albert Davidson yesterday took a recess until Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when it is hoped to close the investiga- ton. The jury was impaneled and the hearings began last Monday. Many wit nesses have been examined. some of the dead mans relatives being placed on the stand yesterday. Davidson was killed on the night of May 2, when he went into his chicken yard to investigate strange noises coming therefrom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
INSURANCE MEMS
 IRE IS AROUSED
Condemn New York Paper for Stories About Bir-
 mingham

Because a New York paper pub
 fishes daily stories regarding the all legged bad fire risk conditions in Bir-
 mingham. which stories are regarded as detrimental and harmful to the city, the Birmingham Fire and Casualty In- surance exchange has unanimously passed a resolution strongly condemn ing the action. The resolution is self explanatory and is given out by Sec retary Ed s. Moore of the exchange as follows:
 "Whereas, the Journal of Commerce
 and Commercial Bulletin, daily pa
 per published in the city of New York
 has for months published dispatches
 from Birmingha on an average of two or three times d week under the head line of Poor Old Birmingha ham;' and,
 Whereas, the stereotyped headline Of
 Poor Old Birmingham is set over stuff
 not supported by fact in many in
 stances and designed to create an un-
 real and unfavorable view in the pub
 lie mind of our city, ever holding this
 city up as disastrous place to write insurance; and,
 s"Whereas the Review weekly pa per published by the same publishers as the Journal or Commerce, and Which is resume of the insurance and financial articles and dispatches ap- bearing in their daly paper concerning these subjects, weekly carries the same eieotyped headline, Poor old Bir- minghamL
 "All to the detriment and disadvan- tage of our fair city in the eyes of the public of the United States Therefore be it resolved by the Bir- mingham Fire and Casualty Insurance exchange that the insurance agents of this, the greatest city in the south, do hereby express our hearty disapproval of a journal that will lend it's columns to dastardly a scheme to besmirch
 the fair name of our city, and if this journal means to imply pity for this city we don't appreciate or need it. Furthermore. we go on record that if any companies doing an insurance business in Birmingham subscribe to the sentiment expressed in said journal then said companies have our unani-
 nous consent to quit and good old Birmingham will be none the poorer. Further. that copy of these reso- lutions be sent to the Journal of Com merce and Commercial Bulletin and the
 Review. and copy be sent to our good friend, the Insurance Field of Louisville, with request that same be printed in this weeks paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
COMMITTEE WILL
 MEET THIS MORNING
To Consider Plans for Entertaining Merchants-Civic Chamber Di-
 rectOrs Also to Meet

The wholesale trade committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 10:9o o'clock this morning to make preliminary plans for the convention of the Alabama Merchants association in this city, Au- gust 26 and 27 Plans for the big con- vention are fast rounding into shape.
 The directors of the chamber will hold a called meeting this morning at 1:3O. Matters of especial importance are sched- uled to come up pertaining to legisla- tion now under way in Congress.
 Acceptances to the invitations which were mailed to the merchants of the state only two days ago began coming in yesterday by the dozens All indications point to probably the largest crowd that ever attended q convention in this city
 The programme of entertainment for the delegates will be made public within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
How to Absorb An
 Unlovely Complexion
(Phyllis Moore in Town Talk)

The face which Is admired for its beauty must have a satin smooth skin. pink and white and youthful lookin g' The only thing I know of that can make e such. a complexion out of an aged, faded, or discolored one-I mean ma . ural, not a painted complexion-is ordinary mercolized wax. This remark able substance literally absorbs the un- slightly cuticle, a little each day the clear healthy. girlish skin beneath gradually peeping out until within q week or so 1t is wholly fin evidence Of course such blemishes as freck1es. moth patches, liver spots. blotches and pim- pies are discarded with the old skin. If you Will procure an ounce of mercOlized wax at the drug store. use like cold cream every night, washing this off mornings. you'll find 1t veritable Wonderworker.
 Another valuabl natural treatment is a wash lotion. to remove wrinkles which car. be easily prepared. Dissolve hazel Bathe the face In this and you'u find 1t works like magic"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
OFFICERS REPORT
 FOR JULY IS MADE PUBLIC

The white death rate in Birmingham in July Was 1o.46 per cent per 1o0o While the negro rate per thousand was nearly three times as great-29S6
 Another feature of the monthly re- port made public yesterday by pr. R. NJ Cunningham. city health officer. is that the white births totaled during the month 165 the negro births 1t7 and s2 of the negro births were still births
 During the month there were 16 deaths due to typhoid. the first mouth this summer that typhoid has figured largely in the report There were to- tai of 10S cases in the city. The report in full follows:
 Honorable Board of Commissioners.
 City:
 Gentlemen: l herewith submit my re- port for the month of July, 1911.
 DEATHS BY CAUSES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
Policeman Is Acquitted

Upon complaint of M. B. Orr, Policeman W. P. Taylor was yesterday tried by City Commissioner A. O. Lane on the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer. MT. Taylor was charged with entering MT. OTIS home in an improper manner. He was acquitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14

Total resident
 deaths ...... 96 1S7 933 Rate per anum ieexclusive of nom resident deaths). white, 10.i6. black. 29.S6; total. 17.
 DEATHS BY AGES. Under 1 year. 43: 1-5, 23: 5-lo, 9; f0-20, 19: 20-30. i2; 3o-40. 39: 40-5o. 30; 50-60, 25; 6O-70. l2; 70-up. II.
 BIRTHS.
 White. Black. Tot. Live births ......... 156 s5 2t1 Still births ......... S2 Al
  Totals ........... l65 IT 2Ss Rate per 1000 per annum exclusive of still births1. white, HOO; black, 1858; total 17.6o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-14
ABLE DISEASES.

Respectfully submitted
 R. NJ. CUNNINGHAM. NJ. D.,
 City Health officer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
FRANCE 10 aiI i;g.u0o
HORSES, In fOaI WORTH

Fort Worth, Texas Nov 1.-The
French government has contracted
Tor - 600 head OF cavalry and artil-
lery horses with W. O. Rominser 4.
60. aud Hart Bros, Three thousand
have been shipped and the balance OF
the order viii be accepted at the rate
Of $50 head per week.
Prices paid range from Sis 70
Sl4o Preference is given to horses
weighing 500 to 1890 pounds. All
cavalry horses must be broken %
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
GERMANS ABANDON THEIR
POSITIONS ON TUE NSER
BY the United Press

Paris, Nov 3 Tie Germans have
abandoned their positions along the
left bank of the User, according to
this afternoon official comunique.
They We're forced to retire when
the territory was flooded through
the cutting Of the dykes
The German assaults on Arras
were renewed yesterday and We're
repulsed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
+" Cleansing, Healing Balm In
Mn'ly Clears Nose, Head and
'hfoa'--stops Nasty Catarrhal
"'Seiia'4es. Dull Headache Goes.

lfy Ely's Cream Balm"
vet small bottle anyway. just
) W Apply a little in the nos
!, aAa Instantly your ciogged
\ ~ ana stopped-up air passages of
4 neaa will open; you will breathe
dullness and headache dis
- - by morning, the catarrh.
! mead or catarrhal sore throat
s'l be gone.
49,, na such misery now! Get the
!, ' ooHle Of ''Ely's Cream Balm"
10y ufog store. This sweet. ira
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
WHITE STAR LINER
STRIKES GERMAN aiINE
BY Tie United Press.

London, Nov 3 The White Star
Liner Olympic landed her passengers
and mail at Belfast Today. The
olympic is reported actually to have
struck a German mine but II failed
10 explode.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
One Box Heard From.
BY the Associated Press.

y Ut -N7'7y7 FTtH J T.'7F7-
Boston, Nov 3.-The first Mas
saehusetts box to be heard from was
Norwell which gave a heavy republi-
can gain for governor over Two years
years ago
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
BRITISH CHI t~i3R SINKS
GRSEk TORPEDO BOAT
~ the As oeiafeJ rrnss

Berlin, NOV Il oaa officially
announced tod,Q thai British cruises
had sunk a Gre K torpedo boat, mis-
taking it Tor a Turkish vessel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03

BY the Associated Press.
Dallas, Texas, Nov B. Spot mid
ding. { IS, sales 1876 bales
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
Russians invade Turkey.
BY the 4 ociaIed Press.

DN INC n" JEIaTtH EIG@@.
Constantinople Noy at was
officially announced TO-DAY that the
Russians had crossed the Turkish
Caucasian frontier at several points
but had been dtNen back.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
TURKS De TAIN BRITISH
CONSUL As HOSTAGE
BY the United Press.

London, Nov, 3 The Turks have
detained the British consul at Bias
fah in Asiatic Turkey and all of the
European merchants doing business
there are held as hostages.
Grave fears are entertained for the
safety Of all Foreigners now in Aslatlc
turkey.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
Troops Sent to Arkansas.
BY the Associated Press.

Washington. Nov. 8 Federal
troops were today ordered to 80 to
Hartford Valley III Arkansas, the
coal mine district of that state.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1914-11-03
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The Washington times., 1914-08-15
Ask Turkey Expel Crews
Of Two German WarShips

LONDON, Aug. I5.-Great Britain.
France, and Russia have sent a sharp
demand to Turkey for the immediate
repatriation of the officers and crews
Of the German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau.
1t is reported that the two cruisers
were met by Turkish vessels outside
End escorced into the Dardanelles.
There is no official confirmation Of the
actual purchase of the cruisers by Tur-
key. but the report to that effect is
generally credited. According to a dis
patch from Constantinople to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company, Turkey has
paid $4,000, 900 for the cruisers.
4 Reuter- News Agency dispatch from
Paris advices received here from the
Dardanelles declares that, contrary 10
the statement of the Turkish govern
ment, the German flag has not been
lowered on the German cruisers Goeben
and Breslau. nor have their crews been
landed since THAR arrival in Turkish
waters.
A dispatch to the Daily News from
Rome says:
Turkeys purchase of the German
cruisers Breslau and Goeben has made
an unpleasant impression here. Italy
probably will demand an explanation as
TO the future use of these ships, and also
warn Turkey that she will not allow the
equilibrium of the lower mediterranean
TO be threatened, as Italy is deter
mined to prevent complications
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
ROBBERS WHO SLEW
3 3ESCAPE POSSES
Sheriff and Citizens Scour
Woods in Vain at William.
son. w. Va.

ROANOKE, Va. Aug. 15.-Sheriff' s
and citizens posses today found no
trace OF four highwaymen who yester-
CAV murdered three men and robbed
them of $4,000 at Glen Alum, near Will
hanson. w. Va.
The victims had the payroll of the
Glen Alum Coal and Coke Company
and were ridded with bullets after a
duel in which the highwaymen and
murdered trio exchanged fusillades OF
shots.
Those killed were: Joseph Sheles. pay
master of the Glen Alum Company: DR..
D. w. Amick, mine physician; T. d.
johnson, mine bookkeeper.
The latter resided in Roanoke. He
was the brother-in-law OF Congressman
Carter Glass, of Virginia, chairman of
the House Banking Committee. He
lived long enough to tell men who dis
covered the three victims of the hold-up
that four unidentified Italians did the
shooting.
Sheles and his companions were heav-
fly armed and fought until over
whelmed by the rife and shotgun fire
of the bandits. They were in a motor
car going up the mountain TO the
mine about noon with the payroll when
attacked.
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
CITIZEN POLICE TO
HELP CURB MOTORS
Volunteers May Be Called on to
Help Enforce New Traffic
Rules.

Citizens interested in the new traffic
regulations may be commissioned as
special policemen to aid in their en-
forcement. according to an announce.
ment today by Commissioner Siddons
who has supervision of the Police De
psrtment
The regulations will become effective
tomorrow. Plans are being made. Com
missioner Siddons said. for their strict
enforcement, and if it is found that
because of an inadequate number OF
motorcycle and bicycle policemen, the
Police Department is unable to handle
the situation, special commissions as
policemen will be given to citizens
''It is hoped. however. that there will
be a hearty cooperation on the part OF
the drivers OF all vehicles in complying
with the regulations" said Commits
sioner Siddons. They were adopted
after a most careful study of traffic
conditions, and it is believed that their
strict observance will reduce the danger
OF accidents to a minimum"
The police have been ordered TO en-
force the regulations prohibiting dazz-
ing headlights in any of the streets and
avenues of the District. The assistant
corporation attorney at the Police
Court has beSn instructed also to ask
that the heaviest penalty possible be
imposed, following every violation of
this ordinance.
The Washington times., 1914-08-15

with an AZ as he lay on the ground.
Then the Germans shot up every house
In town, planted cannon at advantage
Gus points, and threatened that IL any
more house firing was done the city
would be blown to pieces.
Although the Belgians closed one of
their tunnels by wrecking lomocottves
at its entrance, the Germans have now
cleared away the debris, and are send
Herbesthal. through Vervier. to Ensival.
Prince Henry Arrived.
"On Sunday night Prince Henry ar
rived at Vervier. and to prevent any
ones shooting him from a window or
a door, every household had to light all
lights and keep the shades up, and each
house was watched. l did not see the
Kaiser at t.Aix-la-Chapelle, although the
reports were that he had been there.
but do not believe It,"
DIR. Donohue said that absolutely no
news was ootainable in Germany. but
that there had been no Socialist riots.
He said German were doing every
thing in a cold. methodical way. but
they were absolutely determined to
cursh Belgium.
Instead of hindering the travellers.
DIR. Donohus said, the German Of
ficers and soldiers tried in every way
possible to get them accommodations.
and the only thing holding Americans
In Germany was that trains were still
being used for mobilization. DIR. Dono-
hue said:
In my opinion the German military
machine Is the most superb thing of
its kind in all history. Germany has
no idea Of losing, and is prepared for
anything"
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
GERMANS WINNING
AS He EPASSEDBY
DR.. F. D. Donohue, of Boston,
Says They Held a Large Part
of Belgian Territory.

LONDON. Aug. 15-Dr. Francis D.
Donohue, Of Boston. has arrived in Lon
don from Germany with four other
more than a week He emphatically
declared that all Americans were be-
ing treated with the greatest considera-
ton. German officials arc advising
them to remain in the big cities. where
money orders and letters of credit are
being honored. In small towns many
Americans are suffering hardships
DR.. Donohre told of his trip from
Aix-la-Chapelle by team to the frontier
through the assistance of Robert j.
Thompson, consul there. For seven
days in Aix-la-ChapeIle DIR. Donohue
said, he saw troops passing. He says
there were troops everywhere, and
that Germany was well provided with
provisions for a long war. They were
confident Of reaching Brussels and
Paris and crushing the French army
Speaking Of his trip through Bel
gium on the way to Flushing. he said:
Soldiers Are Confident.
1T Is all buncombe that Germany has
been defeated at every turn. No doubt
she has had heavy losses before Liege.
but she now controls absolutely a large
section Of Belgium, and the soldiers
show by their actions that they believe
that they never will be driven out.
The whole section east and north Of
Liege Is entirely in the hands of the
Germans. Yesterday I heard a report
that emanated from high German cir
cles that the Germans rode within tiff
teen miles of Brussels
For four days and nights. with the
exception Of the time between II p. m,
and a. m. have listened to the bonn
bardment of the, forts of Fieron and
Chaudfontaine. The noise was terrific,
but after three days Of 1t I was able
to go to sleep at night with the dull
roar in my ears
There are reports Of German cruelty
In circulation, but was told by Ger
man soldiers that at Vervier most of
the shots were fired from houses at the
troops, two soldiers being killed out
right. and one wounded, the wounded
ones head being split open by a woman
who ran out Of a door and hit the man
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
REFUGEES FLOCK
INTO VERA CRUZ
Funston Wires Garrison That
Many Who Fled From Capt.
tai Sleep in Open.

Vera cruz Is so overcrowded with
Funston wired Secretary of War Garri-
son today. that it is necessary for many
Of them to sleep in the open. He said
600 French refugees are expected to-
night. All the refugees so far. he re-
ported. are Of the better class.
Among the refugees arriving who
were followers of former President
Huerta was General Mas, formerly
commander of the federal troops at
Vera Cruz The refugees informed
Funston that the City of Mexico itself
Is quiet. and that Caranza and the con-
sttutionalist army were expected to
enter peaceably and take possession to-
da yor Sunday.
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
Bandits Kill Three and
Escape With $4,000 Cash

WILLIAMSON. W. Va, Aug. ia
gang Of highwaymen in ambush shot
and killed three men at Glen Alum.
riddling them with bullets, and then
made their escape with $4,000 intended
for the payroll of the Glen Alum Coal
and Coke Company. More than 1000
men are hunting the countryside for
the murderers. The dead are:
Joseph Sheles, paymaster of the Glen
Alum Coal and Coke Company; DR.. W.
D. Amick. physician for the company
T. D. johnson. bookkeeper for the COM
pany and brother-in-law of Representa-
tive Carter Glass.
Johnson lived only long enough to
say that the crime had been committed
by four aliens. who had shot from am
bush. He expired before he could give
any further details
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
POLICEMAN SHOT IN
BATTLE IN DARK
Hagerstown Officer Fatally
Wounded by One Of Three
Men He Was Pursuing.

HAGERSTOwN, Nd. Aug. la-Pa.
trolman John, c. Middlekauff was shot
and mortally wounded while attempting
to arrest three men In the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad yards here about >
O'Clock this morning. He is in the
Washington county hospital. in a criti-
cal condition with a wound In the
abdomen.
Doctors do not hold out any hope for
his recovery.
Policeman Middlekauh and Policeman
Say!or were attracted TO the railroad
wards by pistol shots, and were closing
IN upon three men when the latter
broke and fed. The officers fired into
the air to stop them, when one OF the
men returned the fire. striking Middle
Sayior caught the wounded man a.
ne was falling and laid him down and
Joined Policeman Brown In nursuina
the intruders. Mid6lekauff had wound.
ed one OF the men, as a trail of blood
was found leading from the scene Of the
Chief of Police Fridinger and the en-
tire police force, with Sherff o. w
King and his deputies, took up the
trail OF the fugitives. A number of
suspects were caught. and are being
neld Tor ideEtifiacation