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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
SOL Officers, 1880 Men
on List of Casualties of
British Last MOnthyin War

LONDON, Oct. 19.-Field Marshal
Sir John French, commanding the
British forces in the field. has re-
ported that the total British casual
ties In killed, wounded and missing
from September IL to October were
561 officers and 1880 men.
The last official British casualty
list to be cabled to this country was
dated September 81 and gave the
total casualties among the officers
only of the British forces since the
beginning of the war. These totals
were 1870 killed, 1888 wounded and 279
missing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Britain'S Cries
Delight Berlin

BERLIN, Oct. 10 (by wireless to
Sayville, L. I.).-"Great Britain's cry
for help to Portugal" the Chaotic
situation" in South Africa and the
'revolts in India" according to an
nouncement made in Berlin today,
all are tending to raise German con-
fidence
Reports received here from Con-
stantinople declare that Great
Britain has sent three active battal-
ions from Malta to India.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Doubt Story That Germany
Wants to Be Recognized
as Ruler Over Belgium

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. - Both
President Wilson and Acting Secre-
tary of State Lansing today doubted
published reports that Germany
wants the withdrawal of Brand Whit
lock as minister to Belgium and the
subsequent recognition Of ermany as
the ruler of Belgium.
Both declared Germany had not
made such requests to this govern
ment
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Representatives of Warning
Nations to See Gun Test

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Represent-
tives of several foreign powers. some
of them now at war, will witness
near here today a demonstration of
a new high-power gun. In the hotels
where these agents of Japan, Eng
land, Italy and other countries have
been staying for several weeks, they
are known to have purchased enor-
nous quantities of military material.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Supreme Court to Review
Hickman Miners Case

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The case
of the Hitchman Coal and Coke Com
pany against the United Mine
Workers. in which Secretary of
Labor William B. Wilson, John
Mitchell and T. L. Lewis. as officers
of the organization, were sued as a
combination in restraint of trade.
will be reviewed by the Supreme
Court, Justice White announced to-
day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-19
Hayden Rebels
Capture Town

CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, Oct. 10
The latest development in the Hay
tien revolution is the occupation of
Cape Haytien by the victorious reb-
els. They entered the town today.
American marines from the war
ships in the harbor have been landed
and are in control of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14

spective styles of capitalization. and, although the copy I submitted to The Age Herald by capitalization personifies Time. I must of needs submit to the style of the paper in this behalf. depending on the literati to exculpate me, the which know they will do with this explanation. There Is no prettier conceit than that Time carries with him a wallet or pouch in which he chucks away things worthy of preservation. and I have hac the con- ceit to hope that in that wallet he would put away for future reference and con- sideration. my poor offering to my friend whose worth and virtue are worthy of rescue from the common fate of man complete oblivion. If nothing else. the sonnet bespeaks the fondest hope that man ever ndulged-remembranee here after; nor have the gorgeous temples built, the solemn temples erected, nor the most labored efforts of man sfgnified more than that he would escape Times greed to eat up all"
 Thanking you in advance for the space you shall have given this communication, l am with continued assurances of the highest appreciation, your humble serv- ant. A. I,ATADY
 Birmingham, July 13, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Explaining His Sonnet

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 This mornings mail brings me a com munication from a daughter of the gods divlnely fair, who asks some explanations of my sonnet you so graciously published in The Age Herald of Sunday, but as she does not sign her name, I have no other means of communication with her than through your esteemed journal
 She asks the meaning of "Memor ct Fidelis, and what I may possibly mean by the line;
 Or durst not gainst Times greed to eat
 up all"
 As to the title it is but the familiar Latin, signifying Mindful and Faithful ' As the poet says:
 Friend after friend departs; who hath not lost a friend?"
 And 1 have lost one whose worth and virtue l would rescue from the only mel aneholy consideration that attends the thought of death-oblivion Times greed to eat up all is from the fable of Coelum, the most ancient of the gods who at last suecumbed to the sythe of Time of which Saturn Is the personification, the original reading: "Saturnum a6tem sobolem num- erosam generasse, seu filios continue de- Vorasse. and this idea of 'Devouring Time is much more elegant than .de- stroying time,' and is classicalIy more correct. I mean thereby no criticism of The Age-Herald, but 1t may be well for my fair correspondent to know that the newspapers of the country have their re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
Rome to Gainesville. Ga.

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 In the Birmingham Age-HeraId of June 27 appeared an article. Much Double Tracking Work of the Southern Is Con templated.'
 It is stated in this article that the heaviest traffic of the Southern is be- tween Birmingham and the east It will be well for those that have the greater good of Birmingham at heart to give careful study to a connecting link between the Southern at Gainesville, Ga, and the Southern at Rome, Ga., and in connection with the Anniston division of the South ern, or the Gadsden division of the South ern. making a trunk line into Birming- ham. great saving of mileage and de- lay caused by transfer in Atlanta would be accomplished.
 In the territory through which this rail- road would pass, 2 minerals are mined in paying quantities I have been in- formed that Birmingham draws the essen- tial brown ore for making of Bessemer steel from this territory by a circuitous route. The mountains and valleys of North Georgia abound in the very finest hardwoods so badly needed by the Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
ANOTHER DEADLOCK
 IN WATER FIGHT BY
 LYNN'S STATEMENT
tContinued from Page Tive)

though Judge Grubb aas in an exhaus- tive opinion decided that this contract was valid. and binding, and although juGge Grubb's opinion has been unani- moUsly affirmed by the three judges of the United States circuit court of ap- peals, MT. Weatherly nevertheless in- sists that all of these judges are wrong. that the water companys contract of 1888 is worthless, and that the supreme ocurt of the United States will so de- eide when the case finally reaches it on appeal.
 Brushing aside the decisions of the United States district court, of the United States circuit court of appeals, and of the circuit court of Jefferson county, MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14

out the trust legislation jointly, with a view of consolidating all pending meas ures on the subject.
 Senator Reeds attack. directed partic- ularly at the section relating to unfair competition" was followed by assaults from other members of the judiciary com mittee and later il developed that an un- successful effort already had been made by the interstate commerce committee to have the judiciary committee cooperate with it, Senators Reed and Hoke Smith of Georgia were reported to have looked with favor on the suggestion, but other members of the judiciary committee de- olined to yield sole jurisdiitcon over the Clayton antitrust bill.
 The suggestion for joint sessions is said to be growing in favor. however. and Sem ator Reed was drawing a resolution on the subject when the Senate adjourned.
 Unfair Competition
 Senator Reed declared that the unfair competition section of the trade commits sicn bill would dispel public sentiment in favor of trust legislation without giving the people a single remedy not already ac- corded them by the courts. Moreover he declared. he did not believe the people ever would sanction bill which would place the business of the country in the control of board governed by no rule of conduct except it's own concepts of right and wrong.
 Senators Newlands and Salisbury of the Interstate commerce committee re- peatedly urged Senator Reed to suggest amendments to the trade bill to make it more specific.
 Senator Borah declared the sherman antitrust law, as interpreted by the SUI preme court. prohibited acts tending to monopolize as well as monopoies.
 More Enforcement Urged
 There is plenty of law" he insisted. What we need is somebody to enforce it. What we need is to put q few big fel- lows where they belong."
 The judiciary committee expects to eom-' plete it's draft of the Clayton bill tomor- TOW. The section relating to punishment of individuals is being rewritten in order to make it more binding. The bill to reg ulate issuance of securities of common carriers by the interstate commerce com mission has not vet been completed by the interstate commerce committee, which seemed to be deadlocked today on several important features
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
The Result

from Judge.
 The lecture had been long, preachy. and unrelieved by humor, but at it's close a sad faced. earnest looking man strode emphatically to the stage and grasped the speaker by the hand.
 "Dr. Reverend" he said heartily, T want to assure you your message to- night will have a marked effect on the life of every nervous. fretful, impatient man who heard you"
 "Indeed" cried the delighted lecturer. You really believe it will affect their whole lives?'
 "undoubtedly," declared the sad faced man. it will shorten them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14


 mingham woodworking plants. This would mean another feeder 10 Birmingham and would practically mean a double tracking Of the Southern into Birmingham. While the Southern is contemplating extensive Improvements is the time to urge and bring about the building of this very i'm portant link of railroad.
 Get you map Of Georgia and Alabama on which the railroads are clearly out lined and you will see how very badly north Georgia and north Alabama need cross-conntry railroad. Everybody in railroad circles is familiar with how pay ing line is the Atlanta and West Point railroad financial survey of Rome and Gainesville link will compare more than favorably with Atlanta and West Point railroad This link covers the famous fruit belt of north Georgia and would turn thousands of dollars of produce into Birmingham and millions of tons of raw material to be manufactured and re- shipped all over the world. Let us get busy. N. T. LEDBErTER
 Rome, Ga, July 10, 1sl4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
Cabinet Officers and the presidencv

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I see a statement from Mir Percy Clark in this mornings Age-Herald, in the column entitled 'In Hotel Lobbies, to the effect that never had any other cabi- net officer than Secretary of State achieved the presidency. He entirely overlooked the case of President Taft He was Secretary of War until the year 1S0s when he became a candidate for the presidency.
 President Grant was also Secretary of War ad interim from 1867 to 1868. just before he was nominated for the presi- deney. JAMES A. MITCHELL.
 Birmingham, July 13 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
INTERSTATE TRADE ] COMMISSION BILL IS ] ATTACKED BY REED
Urges Members of Judiciary Committee Get Together to Work Out Trust Leg
 islation Jointly

Washington. July 1s.-Attaeking the ad- ministration interstate trade commission stor Reed of Missouri. democratic mem Der of the judiciary committee, urged that fhe interstate commerce and Judiciary Committees should get together to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14
BIRMINGTIAM'S NEW CITY
 BEAUTIFUL" DEPARTMENT

days it begins to become more or less compact and the soil particles arrange themselves in definite vertical tubes or passages through the soil
 Through capillary force, the water is at traeted upward through these tubes until 1t reaches the surface.
 If the soil has not been properly cuti- vated the soil evaporates into the air
 When the surface of the soil has been broken by cultivation, the continuity of the capillary tubes is destroyed. and the water, instead of evaporating is concen- trated beneath the shallow layer of finely pulverized soil where 1t can be used by the roots of the growing plants.
 This finely broken layer of surface soil is what is known dust mulch and is very essential during seasons of drouth, or where irrigation is not practiced.
 As a matter of fact good crops are raised in many of the arid western states where the annual rainfall does not aver age more than 10 inches.
 Successful crop production there has been made possible by deep blowing at the proper time and by frequent shallow surface cultivation.
 The gardener should keep the following points in mind in regard to cultivation. wet or too dry, usually cultivate after safely worked.
 Make cultivation shallow.
 Never allow soil to form into Jumps or become hard and baked.
 Keep the garden free from weeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14

was annulled by the referendum cleo tion Judge Crow decided as he was logically bound to do that the water company had no right to continue |. charge its consumers in old Birming- ham for water furnished for use in dwellings on a meter basis in accord anee with said ordinance and ordered that such service thereafter be charged for at flat ates. When ordinance 97-C which had modified the old contracts was declared null and void the old con tracts at once became completely oper- ative and governed and prescribed the method, manner and amount of the water company's charges in Greater Birmingham The water company's at torneys advised it that 1t should com ply with Judge Crows decision. dis regard ordinance 97-C and charge in accordance with the old contracts
 That MT. Weatherly suggests that wfile the water company was ordered to charge or, flat basis in old Bir- n'insham 1t Was not required to charge the full flat rates named in the contract of 1888 but could charge as much less as it pleased. This statement is doubtless true. It is doubles true that the water conpany gould give away water if it desired or could cut the rates half in two if it desired, but is it just, fair or reasonable that the water company re- oeiving none of the benefits which in- duced 1t to agree to ordinance 97-C should be called upon to continue all of the concessions contained in that ordi- nance? Partly as the result of MT. Weatherlys opposition SIC was con demned in the referendum election. Largely as a result of his activities judicial decision was obtained declaring 97-C null and void and reinstating the old contracts. We are now told by MT. Weatherly, however. that it would be Sfyl!ckian for us to charge in accordance with those old contracts. We are told that we can charge less. We are told it would be in the interest of peace and harmony for the water company to give to the people of the city of Birmingham the low rat's named In ordinance SIC WI ile the city proceeds with the Itiga- ton seeking to annull the franchises and contract of the water company We are told that if we are going to put the peo- pie of Birmingham back on the flat rates as required ty Judge Crows decision, there is no reason why we should not give to the people of the suburbs the
 lower meter rates and minimum charges named in 97-C
 Water COmpany's Position
 The water companys position is this: The very liberal concession made by the water company to the consumers in old Birmingham and to the consumers in the suburbs were made in consideration: first Of a peaceful settlement of the questions ther pending, and second, in considera- tion of the adoption of the meter system as basis of selling water for use in dwellings in old Birmingham If the Ieople of Birmingham are unwilling to grant to the water company the conces- sions which the city made in ordinance 9I-C. then ordinance 97-C should be com pletely annulled and cancelled in every respect. It is unreasonable that the wa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-14

Gardens should be cultivated as soon after rains as practicable, in order that the evaporation may be checked and the moisture retained in the soil for the use of the growing plants. Care should be taken not to cultivate when the soil is too wet, because there is danger of caus- ing the soil to form into hard Jumps and of spelling it's proper mechanical texture. In ordinary roomy gardens, soil eultiva- tion can be advantageously done the day following a rain. Cultivation of growing plants should be shallow, in order that the roots will not be broken.
 Many people have an idea that cultiva- tion should be praeticed only for the kill ing of weeds There are other objects to be attained in cultivation, however, that are fully, as important as the eradication of weeds.
 As mentioned above, shallow surface cultivation checks the evaporation of moisture from the soil and also causes the soil moisture to rise to the point when il can be most easily utilized by the roots of the growing plants.
 If the surface of the soil is kept well cultivated, the rain water will also be up.
 The beneficial system of shallow sur face cultivation depends largely upon the principals of capillary attraction.
 After the soil has been plowed, in few
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS
WERE VERY LOW
Eagle Pass Record Lowest In Twenty
Years, Caused by Embargo on
Shipment Of Goods.

Eagle Pass. Tex, June 23.-As q
result OF the embargo on Mexican ex
ports by the Constitutionalists, Gus
toms receipts here for May were tie
lowest in twenty years. Receipts,
which in May. 1913. amounted TO $780,.
900, had dwindled to $4,000 for the
same month this year.
That the blockade Is having Sc.
rious effect on the ranching interests
OF Texas Is shown by the complete
blockade OF live stock shipments from
Mexico. During last April shipments
through Eagle Pass we're valued at
s614,000, while In May they we're only
s47 1000. During May the traffic in
cattle. sheep and goats practically
ceased, only a few horses being i'm
ported. Under the new tariff, how
ever. this would little affect the Gus
toms receipts, as all stock except
horses is admitted free.
Another cause for the precipitatt
drop In receipts Is the interruption
of Mexican railroad traffic. "a la
Rafael Muzquiz, Constitutionalis,
collector OF customs In Piedras Ne
gras, has announced that the embargo
on the expectation OF live stock will
be lifted soon. as far as II applies 70
! foreign ranch owners In Mexico. An
export duty of So gold q head fol
cattle will be charged. ewever, and
this will check large shipments. The
Constitutionalists wish to conserve
the food supply. its
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23
FOR COMMISSIONER PRECINCT
No. 4:
J. W. HAMILTON (Re-election).
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY:
LAMAR BETHDA (Re-election).
FOR COMMISSIONER PREc. NO. 8:
cHAS. MERKA
u. DARBY CAH1LL (Re-election)

The latest move Of the peace media
tors is an effort to bring representa-
tives of Huerta and the Constitution
alists together at Niagara Falls and
through personal negotiations select
a man for Provisional President Of
Mexico. The difficulty in the way Of
this plan is the same that has obtain
ed since the mediation began as far
as the Constitutionalists are concern
ed. They hold the whip handle and
are practically in control Of Mexico.
Why should they decker with others
in the selection of a President when
it is within their power to name their
own man without interference or sug-
gestions from others?
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23

To the man in the grandstand, II
looks as though Henry's sympathies
are with Ferguson and SCOTS with
Ball. But possibly II is matter Of
indifference with both our Bob and
our Sam as to who shall be chosen as
Colquitt's successor. = Waco Times
Herald.
What our Bob and our Sam are In
terested in is who shall represent the
Waco district in Congress.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23

A statement from the A. & M. Col.
lege concerning the work Of the girls
canning clubs OF Texas says one girl
on tenth OF an acre raised and
canned enough tomatoes for the fami-
ly all winter and then sold 500 worth.
The Eagle has advocated cannery
for Bryan for years as the greatest
aid for the farmers that could possibly
be provided. but the proposition has
not met with favor. There is money
in raising and canning tomatoes and
all kinds OF fruits and vegetables.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23
WANT SPECIAL TAX ELEcTIo.

Comanche, Tex. June 23.-Petitions
are being circulated in precinct No. 3
asking the commissioners court OF
Comanche County to order a special
election for voting on a 15-cent special
road tax for the Improvement OF roads
in this precinct.
Many farmers are signing the peti.
ton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23
TURKEY PROTESTS
WARSH|PS SALE
Opposed to Sale by United States Of
sattIeships Mississippi and
Idaho to Greece.
IRy Associated Pressl

Washington. June 23.-The Turkish
government has protested formally
against the proposed sale of the battle
ships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece.
President Wilson told inquiriers
yesterday that he was supporting the
provision In the naval bill to sell the
battleships Mississippi and Idaho to
Greece. He has been assured by A.
ovuros, Greek charge d'aifaires, that
the battleships are not to be used In
any immediate war. Mr.. Wilson told
callers that II he had any idea that
the vessels were to be used against
Turkey or any other Nation he would
not support the project.
The Greek charge and Commander
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23

The idea OF first class highway
connecting Bryan and the A. & NJ. Col
lege is popular. as shown by the many
favorable expressions coming to The
Eagle on It's advocacy Of the PROPOSE
ton. The people are in favor Of 1t
and The Eagle believes would sup
port any fair and equitable plan to
provide the funds for its construction.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23

Tsoukias of the Greek navy had an
engagement later to discuss the ques'
ton with the President Rustem Bey
the new Turkish Ambassador, also
had an engagement with the Presi.
dent, but White House officials denied
and suggestion that the Ambassador
was to protest against the prospective
sale of the battleships to Greece in
view of reports of threatened wal
between the two countries.
II was said that the Turkish Am
bassador had an engagement merely
to present his credentials.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23
sso,ooo,ooo STEEL PLANT
LOCATES AT TEXAS CITY

Texas City. Tex. June 23.-The
construction OF an immense modern
steel plant by the Southwestern Steel
Development Company will begin
here Immediately.
The company is capitalized at $780,
400. 200 and is financed by Europeans.
II will employ 1000 men.
II Is the purpose OF the company
to utilize the iron ores that are TO be
found in almost inexhaustible quaint
ties In Marion and Cass Counties.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-06-23

The street department of the city
council is certainly to be congratu-
lated for the splendid manner In
which Main street is kept. 1t is clean
as a pin at all times. Is right In a
class with Dallas, Houston, etc, and
far ahead of any small city in the
State