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The Washington times., 1914-08-07
War Situation May
Close Silver Mines

An appeal to the Government to pur-
chase 25.o00.00o ounces of silver at the
last market quotations was made to-
day In a flood OF kilograms from the
silver mining States Of the West TO
their Senators. Senators Thomas OF
Colorado and Pittman of Nevada point
ed out to the Senate that with the
closing of the silver exchange on ac-
count of the war. there was no market
for the silver produced in the West.
and as a result every silver mine in the
country would soon have to suspend op-
erations
That this affected copper and other
mines as well was pointed out by Sen
ator Walsh Of Montana. Many copper
and other mines. he said, in which sill
ver was a considerable bi-product, had
already been forced to suspend.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Embassy Officials Go
To Join Their Colors

Count Laszio Czirsky. second secre-
tary of the Austro-hungarian embassy.
and Konstantin Won Masirevich. first
secretary. ii became known today are
already on their way to Austria to join
their regiments. in which they are Of
ficers. Both are thought to have sail
ed from New York last SATURDAY.
DR.. Constantin Theodor Dumba. the
ustro-Hungarian ambassador Is ex-
pected to decide today to transfer of
the summer embassy from Manchester
by-the-Sea, Mass, to this city. 1t is
acknowledged that the embassy at the
New England resort is handicapped In
transmitting and receiving MESSAGES
from Austria. in Washington, II is
felt, il will be possible to save cJnsid-
cradle time by having access tc a cabl ,
more readily.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
NO DIRECT NEWS FROM
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA

Germany Austria off from direct
the United States.
All war news countries English
Russian cable and telegraph lines All
Germany and all unwilling allow pass
the German So from the German point
practically unobtanable. News from them might put
entirely different light the situation.
For the German Goeben Besau previously
reported captured by the French the Mediterranean, yes
terday arrived safely Sicily. rumored
Germany reported confirmed by France Lon
don, have subsequently been officially denied by them
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Wireless Censorship
In u. S. Now Complete

Secretary Daniels announced today
that the censorship of all the import
ant wireless stations was complete. A
naval officer has been stationed at each
station and nothing but commercial
doubt the message Is held until authori-
ty Is received from the Navy Depart
ment to send II. The German station
at Sayville. L. l., and Tuckerton. ". J..
and the British station at Cape Cod,
Mass, have agreed to the censorship.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Oil Tanker Hits Mine
And Sinks With Crew

LONDON. Aug. IA report from the
British Consul General at Antwerp says
that the oil tanker wilfredo. laden with
fuel oil for the German fleet. struck a
floating mine off Cuxhaven and was
destroyed, nearly all of her crew being
lost. The Vindictive has sent the Ger
man steamer Schlesien into Plymouth
manned by a prize crew.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Saturday;
moderately warm.
Maryland-Fair tonight and Saturday:
gentle south winds.
virginia-Fair tonight and Saturday;
gentle to moderate south winds.
The temperature toda yas registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affecks:
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
British Money Easier.

LONDON, Aug. THE financial sit
uation was further cleared today when
the Bank of England was able to re-
sume the payment of gold in exchange
for notes and other paper. One-pound
notes issued by the government are be-
ing generally circulated.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Steamer Fast on Rocks,
All Passengers Safe

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug. Running
ashore during a fog. the steamer Bay
State. of the Eastern Steamship Com
pany. was aground on Cushing's Island
today. The ship was bound from Bos-
ton to Portland. Her position is not be-
lieved to be serious.
All passengers Of the Bay State were
taken OF and landed at Portland. The
vessel Is fast on the rocks.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
British Cruiser Takes
Steamship American

BUENoS AYRES. Aug. THE Brit
ish cruiser Glasgow has captured the
steamer American. presumably laden
with a cargo consigned to German
ports.
The German steamer Polynesia, which
arrived here today. reported having
passed the German cruiser Panther of
the coast of Brazil.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Carson's Aide Is Censor.

LONDON, Aug. IF. E. Smith. noted
lawyer and Sir Edward Carson's chief
aide In the Ulster volunteer movement,
has been named as chief OF the British
press censors-
The Washington times., 1914-08-07

There are several steamers named
American. and the Identity Of the one
reported captured has not yet been es
tablished. The Panther was reported
two days ago to have been sunk by
French warships in the Mediterranean.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
AFFLECK'S.
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide ...... 500 a. m. and s:25 p. m.
Low tide ....... sos a. m. and 3:35 p. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rises. 500 Sun sets. 7:A
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
Greece Is MObiliZing.

PARIS, Aug. 7.-Greece Is reported to
be mobilizing. officers Of the Greek
army are being recalled nv telegraph.
The Washington times., 1914-08-07
AREA OF POWERS
INVOLVED IN WAR

Square Miles.
German Empire.. 2OS,7SO
German Africa. -. 1,O35,0s6
Austria-Hungary .. 261,O2o
Russian Empire. 8,647,657
British Empire. 80 13,l23,7l2
Belgium ......... 1873
France and COL
onies. ......... 4,372,0O
Servia .......... 23,O6l
Total .......... 2S,083,298
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Counterfeiting Plant On South
 1oth Street Is Rdided By OfficerSI
TOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
 BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND
 WILL BE CELEBRATED TODAY

itary salute. The ladies request this be done as a silent tribute to the hardy pioneers who 100 years ago today fought and cied at Horseshoe Bend in the effor. 10 win the west for the white man. The merchants of the city and the owners of buildings have consent ed to do this and everyone Is request ed to stand at attention and face the flag while this Is Icing done.
 fought at Dadeville in 1874 between the Creek Indians and the American soldiers under the leadership of Gen. Andrew Jackson, and is regarded as one of the most important of the h. dian battles. A big celebration will be held in Dadeville today.
 Congress mas jus. passed bill au- thorizing the appropriation of s50o0 toward the erection of a monument on the site where the battle was fought to commemorate the valor of the dead American soldiers. President Wilson will be aslled to sign the Horseshoe Bend monument bill today on the one hundredth anniversary of the battle. Congressman J. I Heflin introduced the bill and had 1t passed through the House Of Representatives several weeks ago, the bill passed Congress last Tuesday and will be taken to the Pres ident to ges his signature today so that it will become a law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
WORKING HARD ON
 STREET REMAINING
The Ordinance Will Not Be Ready for Action For Sev-
 eral Weeks Yet

City Commissioner Weatherly has been urging upon the engineering department the necessity of finishing the work upon the street remaining ordinance, but so far the ordinance is not ready to report
 The commissioners are ready, it is said, to adopt the ordinance unanimously as soon they can get their hands on it and they believe that 1t should be placed in effect just as soon as possible. but the delay is caused by the engineering de- partment, where the enormous task of drafting the ordinance a1d preparing the new maps is in progress.
 It was stated yesterday by the en- gi.;eers in charge of the work that the ordinance would not be ready for the ac- tion of the commissioners before two more weeks and probably three. The commissioners had hoped to adopt it at the meeting next Tuesday at the latest, but 1t seems that it will not be ready
 The features of the ordinance are known to the public, having been printed from time to time when the subject was under discussion some flaw months ago.
 The commissioners admit that the ordi- nance is going to cause some confusion at first. which will probably not dis appear entirely for a year or so, but they believe 1t Is the only thing to do and will benefit the merchants and citi- zens in general in the long run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
UNDERWOOD RALLY AT
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Unusual Enthusiasm Aroused by Frank A. Hewitt, J. B. Burruss
 and L. J. Haley

Underwood enthusiasm found an outlet last night at North Birmingham when Frank A. Hewett, T. B. Rurruss and l.. J. Haley delivered addresses to a packed house.
 The crowd was unusually enthusiastic, and each of the speakers scored heavily. MT. Hewett opened. He was followed by MT. Burruss, the blind orator of Wood lawn. MT. Burruss was in fine form, and his humor mingling with his earnestness was most effective. Mr. Haley closed.
 Each of the three who spoke is pro- hibitionist They presented argument to the end that in the senatorial fight, pro- hibition was a fake or fictitious issue. They called the democrats to arms. and from the applause which greeted the call it is indicated that they will respond with their ballots on April 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27

convicts on the roads. I believe 1t will be to the best interest of the state and county to abolish the convict lease sys- tenn and place all of our convicts inn proving the public highways. A better system of roads means a better state" John w. O'Neill
 John W. O'Neill, candidate for the leg islature, said: T believe that I was the originator of the movement to place state and county csnvicts on the public roads. We now have a very aggressive organization and have secured pledges from practically every candidate that has announced for the legislature in favor of placing all state convicts on the public highways, The death knell to the lease system in our prisons has been sounded"
 T. J. BatsOn
 ThoGlas J. Batson, candidate for sher- iff said If it can be done successfully am heartily in favor of placing the county convicts on the roads. l am st well wisher of good roads and will do everything I can for the movement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit court:
 Joe Baldona vs. Joe Zambolina; 5000 damages claimed for an alleged wrongful arrest.
 c. Zimmerman vs. c. Haigler and Mrs. e. TIaigler: $1o.ooo damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 I. E. Boyett. administrator of the es- tate of Robert Dunkins, vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; $oo.0oo damages claimed for the death of the in- testate. who was killed while in the em- ploy of the defendant company.
 Aaron McDowell vs. Pratt Consolidated Coal company: s10.ooo claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Gus Costello pro ami vs. M. c. Ryder and W. c. Hayden; 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries Ben Iksr vs. Harrison q Mayer; $1o0oo damages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 William Laposki pro ami. VI. Southern Railway company; $2600 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
EXERCISES AT CENTRAL AND ENSLEY HIGH SCHOOLS BY DAUGHTERS OF 1S12-CITIZENS ASKED TO SALUTE FLAG

The one hundredth anniversary of the battle of Horseshoe Bend will be celebrated today at the Central High school with suitable exercises Sims Kelly chapter, daughters of 1S12 has the matter in charge and will present pictures of Andrew Jackson to the Central High school and the other high schools of the district Judge w. D. Fort will be the principal speaker at the Central High school and will pre- sent the picture on behalf of the Sims Kelly chapter. Commissioner James Weatherly will be at the Ensley High school
 In addition to the exercises at the schools tte ladies of the chapter have requested all patriotic citizens to sa- lute with American flags at 11:s0 o'clock today by raising the flag, low ering it half way and then raising to the top again. This is the regular mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
MRS. LOSEY DEAN OF
 WOMEN AT ALABAMA
President Denny Announces Appoint ment of We'll Known Educator
 to Important Office

University, March 26.-(Special )-Presi- dent Denny announces the appointment of Mrs. Frederick D. Losey as dean of women at the University of Alabama This great forward step. immediately fol- lowing the announcement of the construc- ton of the central unit of modern dor mitory for women, completes the task of guaranteeing the best possible provision for the training, comfort and oversight of young women.
 This announcement will be acclaimed by the friends of the university everywhere In addition to the appointment of dean of women, 1t is announced that the three matrons are expected to continue in the positions hitherto occupied by them.
 Mrs. Losey is widely known and al mirsd as a woman of rare tact, culture and executive ability. She is gifted in many ways. As a public reader she has been in great demand in various sections of the country.
 Mrs. Losey has had large experience in educational work. After completing a thorough course of preparation at the National School of Oratory, in Philadel- phia, she taught rhetoric and oratory .n the city high school of Rochester. Fol lowing her marriage to Prof. Frederick D. Losey, she accepted. in 1904 the rosi- ton of associate professor of rhetoric and public speaking in Syracuse uni versity, where she devoted her time ex- clusiveiy to the teaching of young women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
FOUR SMALLPOX
 CASES REPORTED Hundreds of People Are Be- ing Vaccinated at City
 Hall Daily

Four cases of smallpox were reported to the city health department yesterday. two from Ensley and two from the city proper.
 Hundreds of people. especially children. are coming into the department in the city hall to be vaccinated. One or two attendants there are kept busy doing nothing else. In the meantime the out side vaccinating squad is proceeding with the negro schools treating two or three hundred pupils daily. All of the white pupils have been vaccinated.
 "The situation Is bad enough that ev- eryone who has not been vaccinated should be so at once.' said Chief Sani- tary Inspector Burson yesterday, hut 1t is not anything to get scared about. New eases are being reported pretty rog- ularly. but so far there are no indica- tons whatever of an epidemic, and there have been but three or four deaths.
 Persons can either be vaccinated by q physician or undergo the treatment at the health department on the third floor of the city hall. where 1t is free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27

Beautiful society wishing to take charge of a vacant lot and beautify it.
 City to Haul Tree Trimmings-The city street department will haul away tree trimmings for anyone who will trim up the shade trees and notify us.
 Rambler Roses-Plant Rambler roses in the backyards, on old posts and out houses
 Cattle Running at Large-If the pound men do not respond promptly to telephone calls when troubled with stock, call Main s76l, so the pound nssn can get atten- tion
 Horses and Trees-Don't hesitate to re- port careless drivers who allow horses to bite the trees, or tie their horses to trees. Half of the fine goes to the per son reporting it.
 Club Co-operation-Some of the club raise little money through monthly dues and have a worker to operate solely on their street and under their control. Some have bought lawn roller, 1t being too expensive for one person. In this way, the whole street gets the benefit of it.
 Boy Scouts-The Boy Scouts are at the service of the city beautiful societies in all legitimate ways. such as tearing down signs on trees, keeping watch over sewer inlets which get covered up with trash"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
For Freck1ed, Rough
 or Spotty Compilations.

The freckling, discoloring or roughen- ing to which delicate skins are subject after exposure to wind or sum- often ap- bearing in early spring. may readily be gotten rid of Mercolized wax, spread removed in the morning with soap and water. completely peels off the dlsfig- ured skin Get an ounce of the wax at any druggists There's no more effec- tive way of banishing freckles or other cutaneous defects. Little skin particles come each day, so the process doesn't even temporarily mar the complexion. and one soon acquires a brand new. spotless. girllshly. beautiful face
 Wrinkles caused by weather. worry or Illness, are best treated by simple so . lution of powdered saxolite.. oz.. dis solved in H pt. witch hazel. Bathing the face in this produces a truly mar vicious transformation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
INDUSTRIAL EXCURSIONS
Civic Chamber Committee Meets and
 Plans Years Work

The industrial excursion committe, of the Chamber of Commerce met yes terday morning at II o'clock and or ganized for the years work. The ad- vertising committed met In the after noon.
 There will be a meeting of the finance committee of the chamber to- day. On next Tuesday morning at Il o'clock the auxiliary committee to tho industrial bureau. F.. T. Wilcox, chair man, will meet for the purpose of or ganization. Other committee meetings are to be scheduled and next week promises to be as Lusy as has the pres ent week in the Chamber of Com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
NEGOTIATIONS ARE UNDER WAY IN EAST Officials of Tidewater Are in New YOrk-DevelOp-
 ments Expected

While official information is lacking. 1t was reported yesterday that import ant negotiations in regard to the Tide water street car system. which is pro- posed in Birmingham, are now under way in New York.
 Officials of the Birmingham. Ensley and Bessemor railroad stated they could give out no information and members of the city commission statel they knew nothing of any reportA Of- ficials of the street railway company are in New York. however. and have been there for some time. and the re- port Is that in the near future they may be aole to announce results which of construction work on the new Tids- water system hero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
"R. R. REPEAL, Governor.
Freak Bills Introduced

Mrs. Nellie Kimbel Murdock introduced the child labor bill and made a vigorous appeal for it's passage. Mrs. Rattle Ruff ner Jacobs offered bill to regulate the wearing of trousers, among the require ments of the bill were that trousers should be not less than six inches from the floor or less than six inches below the knee with pockets on the outside The discussion that followed was very amusing and the bill was finally shelved.
 Miss Helen Benners presented a bill looking to the taxation Of bachelors over 30 years of age, providing for the levy ing of a tax of 50 per cent of the In comes of all bachelors, the funds derived from this source to be applied to the sup port of widows with dependent children. A substitute to include spinsters as bene- ficiaries of the system caused heated discussion and the bill was lost
 Other bills were offered by Mrs. Cory, Mrs. w. L. Beasley, Mrs. Morris, Mrs Dora Fell, Mrs. Lillian Roden Bowron, Mrs. Octavia F. Frazier, Mrs Retta L. Ullman, Mrs. Prentice Read and Judge Hundley, who offered a message from Mars"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27

city. The information I received was that the coins were usually passed by an Italian woman with a child. Love man, Joseph & Loeb reported one of the half dollars passed by the Italian woman a street car dispatcher stated to me that the Italian woman had been operating on a South Highland car and following that I began to notify all the business houses to be on the look out for the Italian woman and her
 counterfeit half dollars. One of the
 places I notified was Kress' and this was about two days ago"
 When called upon for an explana- l ton Rametta and Vicari stated that they had found the para phernalia dis covered in their homes in an alley and had ordered their wives to sell the truck to a junk man. As they. could not talk very good English an inter- preter was called into service. They could not satisfactorily explain why a box labeled from Rochester, N. T., was addressed to Joe Rametta and con- tained plaster of paris and other coun- terfeiting materials. The discovery of the address tag rather nettled Rametta and Vicari when pressed for an expla- nation by Judge Pickett, who thereupon announced that they would be held for
 the federal grand jury under 5000 bond
 Both Rametta and Vicari are sus- 
 pected by the secret service depart ment Nof being well known counterfeit CTS. It is stated that while they live
 in comparative poverty they had a con- siderable sum in a bank. The detect ives will investigate the case to the very bottom and hope to duplicate sey- eral others before they are through.
 Joe Rametta is 22 years of age. mar ried and has two children. He is em- ployed by the M. & c. Cigar Co.,, on Fourth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first street. He is a pleasant looking young man and well dressed
 Stefano Vicari is 24 years old. mar ried and has four children. He is em- ployed by the M. F. R. Cigar Co, at 222eh First avenue. He is stoop shoul- dered and has the appearance of stu dent However. he was the most vi- vacious in conversation last night.
 Rametta and Vicari will also be in vestigated by the detectives. who sus- pect them in connection with some re- cent "black hand" letters that have been sent recently to prominent Sf- cilians in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Citizens Continue To Express
 DiSdppro0dl Of Lease System

Citizens of Jefferson county continue to express their disapproyal of the con vict lease system. Indications are that the Jefferson county delegation to the next legislature will be solidly pledged for the abolition of the system. The fol lowing expressions were heard yester- day:
 John w. Caldwell
 John w. Caldwell, candidate for the legislature: T am in favor of taking the convicts out of the mines and abol- ishing forever the lease system in Ala bama. We need good roads quickly Without the lease system, the operators will be on an even footing as far as labor is concerned. There are many req sons entering into the proposition why Alabama should abandon it's present custom of leasing it's convicts for hire "
 Gus Lee
 Gus Lee candidate for sheriff, said; ". am strongly in favor of placing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Whenever You. Need . General Toni
 Take Grover

The Old Standard Groves Tastless
 Chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUI- NINE and IRON Drives out Malaria, enriches blood. Builds up the Whole System. 50c..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-27
Identifies Counterfeit Half Dollar

Detective Hickman identified the counterfeit half dollar passed by the
 called the next witness who was De- tective Harry Goldstein.
 About three weeks ago." said De- tective Harry Goldstein, "T began to
 hear complaints of counterfeit half
 dollars being distributed about the