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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
CHARGED WITH USE
 OF MAILS TO DEFRAUD

San Francisco, october Limited States District Attorney John w. Pres ton issued a warrant today for the ar rest of Richard B.. Whitlock. charging conspiracy to use the mails to defraud.
 Whitlock Is accused of victimizing San Francisco contractors by representing himself to be the confidential agent of the Haytian and Dominican republics, empowered tc receive bids for the erec- ton of pavilions for those nations at thc Panama exposition.
 Certified checks sent by bidders have been returned to their drawers Illegally cashed The approximate loss is said to be S26.000 --- M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
FIRE PREVENTION BY PROCLAMATION

Jackson, Miss, October 1.-(Special) Governor Brewer has issued a proclama- tion setting aside October 10 as fire prevention day. and urges all the people of the state to study the proposition especially the school children. so that they may be taught a valuable lesson. All persons are requested to see to 1t that their own premises are cleaned from one end to the other that all trash is carted away or burned, that electric wiring be looked after carefully, and every possible safety device be installed, so that the number of fires may be reduced ma terially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
PEACE TREATY WITH
 RUSSIA SIGNED

Washington. October 1.--Secretary Bryan, for the United Satest, and Ambassador Baokhmetieff, for Rus sia, today signed treaty binding the two nations to submit all disputes that cannot be settled Automatically to an international commission of five
 members for investigation during a pe- riod of at least one year. during which hostilities may not be commenced
 This Is the twenty seventh of the so- called investigation treaties. Similar pacts have been signed between the United States and Great Britain and France No treaty of any kind has existed between the United States and Russia since President Taft abrogated the commercial treaty of 1892
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
OPELIKA

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 opelika, October 1.-(Special )-W. W. Hodge, an experienced stock raiser Of this city, has just returned from the northwest, bringing with him sev- eral thorough bred shetland ponies for breeding purposes These ponies will be placed on his farm near the city and others added from time to time.un- til the farm is we'll stocked with them.
 Friday evening at o'clock meet Ing will be held at the city high school building for the purpose of devising ways and means for securing aid for the domestic science department of the school Speeches will be made by R. t. Barnes, Judge Lum Duke and Mayor J. G. Palmer.
 The pension warrants for the quar- ter beginning October have been re- ceived at the Lee county probate of flee. and are now ready for distri- button.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02

went to Turkey to reorganize the Turk ish navy after the Balkan wars has re- turned to England, however, arriving to- day.
 A fresh outcry has arisen against the severe censorship. It is pointed out that the Germans have allowed German American and Dutch correspondents to visit the front, while not a single British correspondent is with Field Marshal French's army. The Evening Star says:
 This method of making war in the dark is depressing to the British public, and Is not likely to stimulate recruiting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
U. C. V. Meets

| Greenville, October 1.-tSpecial)-J. H punklin camp of United Confederate vet erans held their semi-annual meeting in Greenville today. Gen. J. B. Stanley, ccmmandant. presided at the meeting, which was held at the Butler county courthouse. Rev. George E. Zachery of the St. Thomas Episcopal church delv- cred an address, his subject being, lief ferson Davis" Gen. J. B. Stanley, r. l.. Creeche and w. T. Dunklin, ST, were elected to represent the camp at the con yention at Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
French Repulsed

London, October 2.-(3:31 a. m.)-A Ber- lin dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram com pany by way of Amsterdam says:
 Official headquarters tonight an- nounces that the heights of Rove and Fresnov-Le-Grand, northwest of Noyon, were taken September 3O South of St. Mihiel, the announcement continues, French attacks from Foul were repulsed Thursday with severe losses to the French. The attack on Antwerp con tinues successfully. The situation in the eastern war theatre remains unchanged.' 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
|CARRIGAN SIGNS
 FOR 2 MORE YEARS

Boston, october 1.-Manager Carri- gan and Outfielder Hooper of the Bos-
 ton Americans, today signed for the next two seasons. and Pitcher Joe
 Wood for 1915. Hoblitzel is now the only regular who has not signed con tract for next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Montevallo Wedding

Montevallo. October 1.--(Special.)-O of the prettiest weddings ever seen in Montevallo took place Wednesday evening at the Baptist church when Miss Sarah Overton Fancher and MT. William Bloun. Strong were married. the ceremony being performed by the brides cousin, the Rev. Henry w. Fancher. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was en- tertained by Mrs. E. s. Lyman, with whom the Strongs will make their home for the present. ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Man Receives Romb

New York. October LA large box which a postman delivered today to George Toeplitz. partner in silk firm contained bomb. Owen Egan. inspector of combustibles. said that if Toeplitz had opened the package there would have been an explosion. The intended victim recognizing the writing as identical with that of a letter he said he received re- gently threatening his life, called in the police instead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02

London. October 2.-(3:25 a. m.)-An of- fiicial statement issued at Antwerp and sent by the correspondent of the Ex- change Telegraph says: There has been a fierce artillery duel all day (Thurs- day) Some of the German batteries which ventured too close to the forts were demolished. The enemy moved in the direction of Woevre-St. Cathernes, but were stopped by darkness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Kerney Legrett Acquitted

Laurel, Miss, october 1.--Kerney Leg gett was acquitted of the charge of mur- der for kilNng his cousin, Bryan Shar- brough. by verdict returned here early today He pleaded self defense, but let ter in whici. Mrs. Leggett admitted to her husband indiscretion in connection with which Sharbrough was named figured prominently. 1t is alleged. in the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Battleship Detained

Norfolk, Va. October 1.-The battle- ship New Hampshire, which was ,ex- pected to leave Hampton Roads today for Vera Cruz, was detained by a fire which destroyed turbine motor genera tor The flames started while the gen orator was being given its final test be- fore being accepted by the government No other part of the ship was damaged. The battleship Rhode Island left for the Mexican port today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
ANTWERP FORTS ARE UNDER TERRIFIC
 GERMAN ATTACK

Washington, October 1.-The following dispatch from the Belgian minister of for eign affairs was made public at the Bel gian legation here late today:
 Forts south and southeast of Ant werp have been violently bombarded since the Eth by heaviest artillery, which per- sists energetically. Attack takes place against Forts Waelham, Wavre. St. Catherine and Lire. On the southwest attack of German troops against Willie broeck repulsed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
GERMANS ATTRIBUTE DEFEAT IN CHINA TO
 SCARCITY OF TROOPS
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ment buildings at Tsintau when a fur ther defense of that place becomes impos- sible.
 The Japanese legation here expressed the belief that the troops now attacking Tsingtau would await the arrival of siege guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
GERMANS SINK
 BRITISH STEAMER

Callao, Peru, October 1.-The Kohmos steamer Marie cast anchor here today with the crew of the British steamer Bankfields which was sunk by the Ger man cruiser Leipsig off Eten, Peru.
 The Bankfield was a steamer of 2339 tons. She sailed from Cardiff on July 10 for 1qique, Peru. and arrived at Anto- fagasta, Chile, on July 30.
 She has not been reported since The German cruiser Leipsig has been active since the war began
 She sailed from San Francisco after coaling on August IS, and 12 days later was reported as engaging in a battle with French and British cruisers off Van couver but this was later discredited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
A White Lie

The following bit of rural philosophv was overheard in farm yard in the east of England the other day. relates Pe4rson's Weekly:
 .s James. my son." said a man. wh1A stood mixing the milk and water. sya see what I'm a-doing of?' Yes. father" replied James you're a pouring water into the milk"
 "No, I'm not. James I'm a-pourinr milk Into the water. So if anybods, axes you if put water Into the mili< |you tell em no. Allus stick to th., truth. James Cheatin' is bad enourh, but Hin- Q Wuss." II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Deaths and Funerals
G. w. Parks

years, who was killed Wednesday after noon by having piano fall on him. were sent to Greenville. Ind. at 8 O'Clock last
 night for interment by the Johns Under- taking company. The deceased is sur vived by his widow and four sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Ben l.. Atkins

Funeral services over the remains of Ben l.. Atkins, aged 47 years, who died Tuesday night were conducted yesterday morning at 1O;3O O clock from the resi- dcnce, 1s10 Eleventh avenue south. The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, two sisters and five brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Lemuel c. Poole

Funeral services over the remains of Lemuel c. Poole, aged 7s years, who died Wednesday morning were conducted yes- terday morning from the private chapel of S. w. Woodin at Woodlawn. Inter- ment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Training School Closes

t Selma. October 1.-(special) . The method school for the training of the Sunday school workers of Selma and Dallas county and which has been in session here during the week came to formal close Thursday night with serv- Ices at the Broad Street Paresbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Noted singer and Tescher Ove,

Voted singer and Teacher Opens Studi0a
 The vocal studios in connection with the Sherwood Music school, which have been prepared for Mir. Robert Lawrence. noted voice teacher and baritone singer or New Orleans. will be formally opened Monday, October 5.
 Those interested in consulting Mir. Lawrence for the purpose of taking up voice culture or having the opportunity of getting his opinion as to their vo- cal ability. may do so between the hours of and 12 a. m., and 2 and 5 p. m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day, October 5, 6 and [.
 Mir. Lawrences studios are located on the sixth floor of the Lyric Theatre building. the homo of the Sherwood Music sehooL--Advertissm 10-2-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Four Progressives Organize

Augusta. Me. october IA decision that the four progressives elected to the legislature should organize and maintain the identity of their party, nominating candidates for all offices within the leg islature's gift. was reached today at a meeting of the progressive state com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Brvans Celebrate Anniversary

Washington, October 1.-Secretary and Mrs. Bryan today celebrated the thir- tieth anniversary of their marriage Mrs. Bryan called at the state department and took the secretary to lunch and for a trip through the National museum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
2,5O0,OOO Under Arms

London, October 2.-(4:3o a. m)-It is officially announced at Vienna, accord ing to Rome dispatch to the Ex- change Telegraph, that the Austro-Ger- man army concentrated at Cracow num- bers 2,5O0.O0o men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
A Lame Back-Ixfdney Trouble Causes It IL don't fake Inng for kidney and hlad-

It don't take long for kidney and blad- der trouble to give. you lame back. and even worse if not checked. Mrs. H. T. Straynge. Gainesville. Ga. was fairly down on her back with kidney trouble and irflamed bladder. She says: "I took Foley Kidney Pills and now my back is stronger than in years, and kidney trouble and painful bladder sensation have en- tirely gone.' Good druggists are glad to sell Foley Kidney Pills because they al- ways help. They contain no habit form ing drugs. Sold by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED-Collector, must be exper- fenced, know city thoroughly; none but live wire need apply; salary and conn mission. T. J. Coburn. Room 40 Flor ence Hotel. a. ua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
New Partnership Formed

Formal announcement Is made that Vassar L. Allen has formed law part nership with Brenton K Fisk and Dallas s. Townsend, to be known as Allen. Fisk & Townsend, with offices in the First National Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
J. J. Addington

J Addington. aged 43 years, prominent merchant, who died in local infirmary yesterday morning from the effects of an operation performed several days ago, will be conducted tomorrow morning at Il o'clock at Pleasant Hill cemetery. miles west of Bessemer. The deceased resided at 4S09 First avenue. nAvondaIe. He is survived by brother, Robert Addington and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Living Truth Sold

Greenville October 1.-(Special) )--The Living Truth. local weekly newspaper that for the last 15 years has been edited by Abe Lehman. has been sold by MT. Lehman to Vernon Thagard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
VIOLENT ACTION
 ON FRENCH LEFT
 IS SUCCES SlFUL
tContlnued from Page one,
Artillery Duel

placed under General von Hindenburg who has been recalled from east Prussia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
J. R. Wilson

Selma, october 1.-t tspeciaL)-J R. Will son, aged p, resident of the southern purt of Dallas county. died at his home in Lexington precinct Monday. according to information received here Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Mrs. s. N. Dunn

Gadsden, October 1.--(special.)- )--Mrs S. N. Dunn died at her home on North Fourth street after short illness from stomach trouble. Her husband and sev- eral children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Miss Edna Kelly

Mountain Creek. October 1.-(Special.) } Miss Edna Kelly. daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. '. .Kelly, died and was buried at the Morsanville cemetery yesterday The Rev. MT. Flanders conducted the funeral service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Fugitives Arrive

Venice, October 2.-(Via Paris 2:27 a. m) Jewish fugitives from Galicia are con t'Eulhg 10 aTrive at Vienna in such num- date more. The stream has been di- verted to various places in Moravia, Up- per Austria and Salsburg. Six thousand have been sent from Vienna to Nikols- burg, Moravia. The burgomaster has protested vigorously against an attempt to send another contingent declaring the town already is overcrowded.
 The enormous numbers of wounded reaching Vienna from Galcia is caus- ing anxiety. The last contingent found accommodation in the Parliament build ing. Archduke Leopold Salvaton has converted his palace into hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
Third Week of Battle of Aisne Finds Re-
 suit Yet Undecided
Continued from Page One,

from encircling or smashing 1t along most of the front estimated at 1S0 miles in length
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02

London. October 2.-(2:47 a. m.)-A dis patch from Antwerp, timed 10 o'clock Thursday night, says: The German at tacks on Antwerp continues Last night the inhabitants of the city were startled by the uninterrupted laundering of guns. The Belgisns responded from Forts Breendonk and Waelhem at 1 o'clock this morning. The Germans tried in vain to damage the forts with their heavy guns. The forts, however, offered strong resistance.
 Shells fell in the village of -BillebroclS, demolishing the town hall and a mill. Nearly all the southern forts were active ii' inficting heavy losses on the Germans. It is reported that the Germans lost 5000 killed at Fort Woevre-St Catherines."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02
RUSSIANS CHECK
 GERMAN ADVANCE

The Russians in the north. according to Petrograd accounts, have checked the Germans advance and driven them back 30 miles to the region of Suwatki and Miriampol The Germans, however, con- tnue to Lombard the forts of Ossowetz Their operations in this district have been impeded by the marshy nature of the country, which prevents the move ments of heavy guns and transports.
 Austria has made immediate response to Italys demand for an explanation of the sowing of mines in the Adriatic, promis- ing to indemnify the families of the fish ermen who lost their lives and to adopt occurrences.
 A quietus has been given reports that the relations between the allies and Fur key are critical, both the British foreign office and the Turkish embassy Issuing denials. The British naval mission which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-02

MISS Hubbard showed the planet Venus 10 her astronomy class Saturday evening through the telescope. 'Tt looked like a small full moon," was their verdict
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17
VOL. L. NO. 2ss.
Popping for Papa
BY NARY CUNNING.
CONTINUED from yesterday

Betty, ever-synpathizing girl that
she was, at once implored her
mother to trust the man and give
him shelter for the night, which Mrs
Carol did most willingly. Mrs. Car
rol went out in the kitchen to sew
a few Christmas presents, and Clar-
ence West, charmed by Betty's beau
tiful face and ways, asked If he
might help her pop the corn. After
many burns and much corn had been
wasted Clarence learned how 10 pop
corn very well and the evening
passed very quickly. At 10:sO p. m. lir.
Carol came in and was very much
surprised to see Clarence, but after
hearing the story he shook hands
with Clarence most heartily and af-
ter showing him into a spare room
the lights were lowered and every
one went to bed
The next day was Christmas eve
and Betty and her mother were busy
baking cakes and decorating the
house for the Christmas dinner, whiio
Clarence was helping Mr.. Carol
wait on the many customers who
came to buy gifts TO make the hearts
OF their dear ones glad.
Then came the joyous feast OF
Christmas and all sat down to par
take of the delicious roast turkey,
mashed potatoes, cranberry sauca
and everything that constitutes =
Christmas dinner Never in tho hiiss
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17
Evening Star Ashologer
Copyright. 1914.)

hospitals and youths who will inherit
millions will be the first to seek mill
tary service one of the seers de-
clareS.
According to certain astrologers the
Aquarian Age, the period of per-
fected sociology, is dawning. This is
understood to mean that eventually
international strife will cease and
that peace and justice will be dis
pensed around the world" This au-
thority quotes the chronology of
Usher, which places the beginning OF
the seventh millennium at about 1000
A. D., but in the next decade peace
will be established, it is averred.
King George V. of England VIII
have Saturn his evil star from jan
uary to June. 1915. In September and
October, 1916, when Saturn is trans
sitting Cancer. grave financial con-
ditions will exist, but there is prom
Use of expansion of territory and VIC
tory over Germany.
Persons whose birthdate II is may
have disappointment and illness in
the coming year, and they will be
wise to watch financial AFFAIRS
Children born on this day have the
augury of success in life. These sub
jects of Sagittarius partake of the
qualities of Capricorn folk and may
be exceedingly versatile.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17
Junior Gueninp Star
rHURspAY. pECEMBER II. lsl4.

There we stood beside the pen
Thinking we would kill her, when
Up she came quite close to me,
Rubbing up against my knee
Something said within my heart.
You and piggy cannot part.
Piggy -wiggy looked so sad
Seemed to ask me, Am l bad
l said: "No-and I'm not big.
But III guard you, piggy-wig.
Christmas dinner came and We
Had a good variety,
But our meat was turkey roast,
SeTred with heaps of buttered toast
Piggy's. grown up now and smacks,
Grunts and groans and snorts and
clacks;
And, my goodnessi How she digs
For her baby piggy wigs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17
The Christmas Piggy-Wig

Christmas dinners good-oh my
Pudding, tart and apple pie,
Turkey stuffed and beets and peas,
Cakes and candy, nuts and cheese'
But said: Now, papa, dear,
please let's have a pig this year
Roasted whole like way down soatf
With an apple in her mouth
Papa said. well, that's alright
I win buy you one tonight;
You may feed her while you play
Then we'll eat her Christmas Day.
Piggy-wiggy got my soup
And nursed her through the Group
Gave her nuts and bread and milk
Till she glistened just like silk
How she grupe ID when l came
Seemed TO me .e spoke my name.
She was geSting-oh, so stout
That feared she'd get the gout-
Christmas came and papa's knife
Hankered after piegv'~ hfe;
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17

change rigs with you and let you
drive all the way. 1t happens | also
have an engagement to keep. With
lady-you see / can't very well
break it. Is 1t a bargain? / assure
you I'm respectable at least"
Dear mel Who would think it ?'
Prue said lawlessly. beginning to
laugh and scrambling down. The
stranger smiled wiclSedly. In a wink
they were away, going at a slapping
gait that made up for time lost.
Thus Prue was able to walk into
the parsonage living room exactly to
the minute of promise. She was
looking her best--flushed and happy.
Mrs Dunton liked the look of her so
well she did not in the least demur
at the price. Its ridiculously cheap
ut a hundred" she said, so heartily
Prue blushed beet-red. She wanted
TO get away quicIkly--home was a long
way off, but Mrs. Dunton kept her,
assuring her she must not think either
of walking or risking that frislly mare
again. She would be sent home prop
erly--trust Mrs. Dunton for that
with her check and the very best
grateful thanks of that lady. Mean
time she must have tea-it was al
most time. 1t really seemed as though
the rich lady purposely detained the
girl. who felt herself a shameless
plunderer She had confessed as
much to her unknown rescuer He
had laughed at her conscience, saying
with a twinkle, Don't you know
things are worth what they will
fetch?"
Prue did not think so now. Under
the warm human kindness of the
woman she had thought pretender
she grew restive. she got up meaning
to say, Now, really must go, but
YOU are not to bother sending me,
when in walked her knight of the
road, smiling at her quizzically as he
was smothered in Mrs. Dunton's we'll
nourlshed arms. Joseph. my son,
Miss Hazen," that lady made haste
10 explain. only think he has come
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-17
The stars incline, but do not compel.
FRInAY. DECEMBER IS. 1914.

Astrologers find the influence OF the
stars today unimportant. Saturn,
Mercury and Jupiter are mildly
beneic in aspect, while Venus is ad-
verse.
Women should be especially eau
tious In all transactions today. They
have the persistent prognostication
that the scope of their industry will
widen and that they viii attain re-
sponsibiIities for which they are not
covetous Great competition in all
lines of work is foreshadowed FOR
the coming year.
Under this sign students, notaries.
messengers and teachers should bene-
fit.
1t is a fairly fortunate day for
lawyers, bankers, brokers and COM
mercial men. The stars indicate a
general revival of activity in many
lines of business.
There is a prophecy that the United
States will be in grave danger of
war before the end of the winter
quarter In the new year many
wealthy men and women will prepare
for active service in the defense of
our country. "Heiresses will train in