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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
WAR AT A GLANCE

The situation along the North sea coast and for many miles to the south appears to have changed little in the last few days A continuation of the great battle that has been in progress since the Germans essayed their advance on the coast toward French seaports Is reported in official dispatches and ap- parently the fire of the opposing forces is becoming more desperate than ever, with charges and countercharges on both sides.
 Germany is said to have sent many thousands of endorsements to aid the right. wing in forcing it's way through what is, from a strategic viewpoint, the most important piece of territory in north ern Belgium. The Belgians are fighting hard and there is no doubt that French endorsements. and possibly British, have been brought up to aid the allied armies.
 The latest French official communica- ton declares all attacks of the Germans from the North sea to the south of Arras have been repplsed, which is more op- timistic view from the French stand point than that expressed in an earlier announcement that the Germans had made headway at certain points.
 In addition, the French have occupied the important position of Melzicourt which commands the roads leading from Varennes, around which there are strong German forces. to the valley of the Aisne.
 The British and French warships con tinue to pour shells into German ranks and the Germans are guarding points along the coast to be ready for a possi- ble British landing.
 A German submarine has been sunk off the Dutch coast by the British destroyer Badger. The official announcement of this engagement gives no details, but the information says the Badgers bow was damaged when she rammed the sub marine, which is believed to have been attempting a torpedo attack.
 Berlin officially reports that German forces have crossed the Yser canal where for several days past the Belgians had offered strong opposition. Berlin also reports that German troops are advancing east of Ypres and southeast of Lille. There has been very severe fighting for d long time past in this vicinity.
 In the eastern theatre, Russia, accord ing to official statements from Petro- grad is pressing hard the Austrian and German armies, which are reported ill retreat. It is evident the campaign in the east is being waged furiousy, for most of the accounts agree that the armies are in the closest contact and are coming to hand-to-hand encounters al many points. All the fighting, however is being done in Poland and Galicia. while seemingly East Prussia is quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
FIRST DINNER-DANSANTS
Hotel Hillman Inaugurates New Fea. ture for Wednesdays and Saturdays

The first of the dinner -dansants of the Hotel Hillman last night drew several hundred people to the ballroom on the second floor. The dancers were enthusi- astice over the floor and the music, the management having offered in addition to the usual advantages of the dance, full five-piece orchestra and a quartet
 The ball room on the second floor has teen brilliantly illuminated and the floor has been put in excellent condition for dancing. Miss Virginia Lee Cantrell, who fas Just returned after season of in structfons under competent dancing mas ters, and her partner gave two exhibi- tions of the new dances which were warmly applauded.
 This was the first of a series, of these dinner-dansants, which will be given every Wednesday and Saturday night, the dancing commencing at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Syracuse Wins

Syracuse, N. r.. October 24-In the first bis inter-sectional football game of the season, Syracuse defeated Michigan here today 20 to 6. Neither team uncovered variety of open plays. The first half saw no scoring. Michigan lost its fight ing spirit in the second half, Not. once did splawn, whose footwork was iieralded here as the only hope of the werterners, get chance to try field goal. Syracuse tried twics but failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
GADSDEN

Gadsden october 24.-(Special. )-The cumpaign for the $2O0,000 good road. bond issue is going forward steadily A general meeting of the Chamber oi Commerce and of all the others inter es, ed in the roads will be held Mon- day night at the chamber. w. S. Kel- Ter is expected to arrive Wednesday to assist in the campaign. Last nights addresses were given by Mayor w. G Beliinger, Otto Agricola. B. w. Duke and Earl Lay at White Springs. while O. R. Hood, S. McGaughy and John Paden spoke at Burns Academy.
 Part of the equipment for the new tie bale machine has been received at the Gulf States Steel company and t will be installed at once. The manu fracture of tie bale plates is a new de- parture here. Forty carloads of steel bilIets have been turned out for ex- port and large orders for wire have been received. The plant has been op- erilting at about 40 per cent of full. ca pacity for several months, but it Is believed it soon will be up to full ca- pacity
 Capt. J. M Elliott, who has been critically i'll for sometime, was taken to an Atlanta infirmary last night.
 Impeachment of three justices of the peace and one constable is recommend ed in the report of the Marshall coun- ty grand jury.
 The grand jury has been called to meet November A. One of the prin- cipal cases to be considered Is the mur- der of Garfield Rhodes at Alabama City,.
 Motion for a new trial for Mark Gun ningham, convicted of arson, was file this morning before Judge J. A. Bilbro of the city court of Gadsden.
 Capt l.. B. Rainey next week will hegin a campaign trip for Congressman John l.. Burnett Captain Rainey op- pcsed MT. Burnett in the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Condemns Brifain's Action

London, October 24.-d1;50 D. m. )--Reu- ter's Amsterdam correspondent says the German government has issued com munication to the neutral powers con- demning Great Britain's action with re- gard to contraband of war and the seizure of Germans on neutral merchant vessels. The communication argues that this vio- ates the engagements of the declaration of London. Fs-tc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Identify Dead Body

New York. October A-The body of an aged man who died here October 19, was identified today as that of Charles Bea- son Parson, a wealthy retired jeweler of Chicopee, Mass who for the past quarter of century had wandered all over the earth Parson was said to have money in many banks. A diary in his clothing disclosed that he had travelled much of the time as gypsy and that within the rast two years he had walked more than 1000 miles. He was S7 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
IS CAUGHT AFTER
 SPIRITED CHASE

e. R. Linkenhouser, young man apou' c5 years of age. who gave ms residence az Bluefelds. w. Va. was captured about ii o'clock last night at Eighteenth street and Powell avenue following spirited chase in the downtown streets by a crowd estimated at from 500 to 1000 per- sons. With the arrest of Linkenhouser a bag containing $2o0 was recovered.
 According to Detectives Enoch War ren and R. G. Williams. who made the arrest. Lfnkenhouser sprang over . coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
BRITISH CASUALTY
 LIST PUBLISHED

London, October 24.-6:S3 D. m.)-A casualty list dated October 20 and 2l, issued today, records the death of nine officers and the wounding of 4S
 A casualty list of noncommissioned of ficers dated September 20, gives 32 killed of whom 23 belonged to he Grenadier guards; 9 wounded and 50 missing of whom 2S were of the Eleventh hussars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

has issued orders that the armory be kept open daily between the hours of 9 a. m. and o'clock D. m. to visitors and has detailed the two sergeant instructors to duty to explain the workings and me- chanism of the guns.
 A visit to the armory Is both instruc- tive and interesting and is worthy of the attention of all citizens. The artillery batteries are exceptionally we'll officered and the armory is one of the interesting show places of the city The invitation extended by the officers of the batteries should be accepted and the citizens gen. orally should take an hour off and learn what the members of the National Guard are doing for the protection of the state and nation. The armory Is open Sunday afternoons from until o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
DENIES NEW TRIAL
 FOR MRS. GODBEE

Augusta, Ga, October 24-An extraor- dinary motion for new trial for Mrs. Edna Perkins Godbee. under life sentence for killing her former husband and his young wife at Millen, Ga., in 1913, to- day was denied by Judge H. c. Hammond in the superior court here. Attorneys for Mrs. Godbee state they will appeal from todays decision to the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
BIRMINGHAM ELKS TO
 HOLD REGULAR SESSION

There is much business to. come be fore the regular session of Birmingham lodge No. 70. Benevolent Protective Or der of Elks and Exalted Ruler John IS. Leedy urges every member to he present. A proposition to start mem- teTship campaign will come up for dis cusson and several committees will make report. The usual buffet lunch con vii! be served at the close of the session. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
WITH BIRMINGHAM LODGES

galore. Hugh Lynch acted as toastmas- ter and welcomed the guests to the festive board. #
 The programme was as follows:
 Solo. by Miss Sarah Clark. Last Night Was the End of the World.' piano selec- tion, by Miss Katie McArdle; solo, by Miss Mamie Lynch, Dreams of Old Erin;' recitations by Mrs. Daniel Logan of Ensley, Down on the Irish Coast, ,' and "The Top of the Morn" The pro- gramme closed with stirring address by the newly elected president, John Me Geever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Deaths and Funerals
A. C. Jernigan

A. C. Jernigan, aged 65 years. died yes terday afternoon at $40 o'clock following stroke of apoplexy suffered at the Louis Vile and Nashville station at l o'clock, MT Jernigan was one of the oldest em- p.cyes in the service of the Louisville and Nashville. He was removed to his home. 132 North Sixtieth street. where he cfed few hours later. The deceased is survived by his widow and four children They are: Mrs. Reese Kay Mrs James A. Vance, O. l.. Jernigan of Atlanta, and Henry T. Jernigan of Dallas, Tex. Flu neral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
THIRTY-THIRD DEGREE
 TO BE CONFERRED HERE

Owing to the absence of some of the high officials, the thirty-third degree was not conferred on Dr. w P. Me Adory and Dr. J. U. Ray at the re- union of the Scottish Rite Masons held in Montgomery last week, but will be conferred on the two distinguished Masops at the reunion to be held in Birmingham next month. The several Scottish rite bodies of Birmingham are making preparations for the reunion in the city The Lodge of Perfection will meet Wednesday for the purpose of halloting on a number of candidates, which will be immediately followed by a meeting of the chapter of Rose Croix
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
JUNIOR ORDER TO HOLD
 MEMORIAL EXERCISES

Annual memorial services will be held tomorrow night at Fraternal hall by the members of Birmingham coun- ell No s21, Junior order of American Mechanics. A suitable programme has been arranged and the public is cor dially invited to attend the exercises The members of the council who have died since it's organization will be re- membered Every member is urged 10 be in attendance and to bring his fam ily and friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Ambassador Arrives

Petroerad. october A-CVia London, 7:l5 D. ml-George T. Marye the Ameri- can ambassador, and Mrs Marye arrived at Petrograd today from London. Bar ring short delay on the German iron tier. a two days rest at Berlin and a three days stay at Stockholm, the party came through direct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
By CHARLES H. MANDY

Fellows hall Avondale. Thelma Rebekah lodge No. 1G5 Will give a linen shower for the benefit Of the Orphans Home at Cullman Linens of all kinds are needed at the home and will be gladly accepted al the shower. Those who prefer may make a money offering for this purpose. It will be an open meeting for all Re hekahs and their friends. delightful programme has been arranged and every body is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Jap Found Guilty

Salinas, Cal, october 2l.-George Kodani, Japanese photographer who confessed several months ago to the mur- der of Miss Helen Wood Smith, young artist living at Carmel-by- -the-Sea, was found guilty by jury today with a rec-- ommendation of life imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Blanket Ballot Held Invalid

Jefferson City, Mo-, October 24.-The Missouri blanket ballot law was declared invalid by the Missouri supreme court today. As a result of this decision Mis- souri ballots will be printed on separate sheets for each party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
. Cornell Defeafa Broxn

New York. October A.-Cornell defeated Brown here today g to z. cornell's line plungfns and end running attack bewil- dered Brown. In the final quarter Brown scored touchdown by q skillfully mixea ettack. In which the forward pass vae ,Gsed repeatedly. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
More Vessels Change Registry

Washington October 24.-rhe names of four additional vessels, rnaKipg a total of lS which have changed from foreign to American registry under the act of Aug rst IS, were made public tonight by the department of commerce. They are: The steamship Greenbrier, the schooner W. H. Baxter, the. bark Anna Maria D'Abune do and the barkentine Stranger, all for merly under the British Flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Lowers Worlds Record

Hamline, Minn., October 24.-The worlds Ne-mile record of 1:32:241k for a dirt track established by Ralph Mulford at Gales burg, Ill., two days ago. was lowered to S:3o 80 by Tom Alley, winner of todays Gyitation automobile race here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Maritz Forces Defeated

London. October 24.--t10:55 D. m.)--A Reuter- dispatch from Capetown says that ina battle October 22 the forces of Lieutenant Colonel Maritz were de- feated. Four of Maritzs officers were captured. one of the prisoners being Count Won Schierin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
DISTRICT DEGREE TEAM TO RE ORGANIZED

At the meeting of Birmingham lodge Knights of Pythias. to be held next Thursday, steps will be taken toward the organization of a district degree team composed of the members of the several lodges in the Birmingham dis trict. This is preparatory to a big in itiation that is being planned for the near future and the committee proposes to secure a team second to none lr the country for this purpose. At thi; nc crjng the plans of the visiting com mittee will be completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Army Beats Holy Cross

West Point, N. Y. October 24.-The Army defeated Holy Cross today IA to O. The visitors showed unexpected strength or the defense and twice during the first half the Army was held on the visitors nne-yard mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Pocketbook Snatched

Miss Butcher. who gave her residence as s2 South Nineteenth street, had her purse snatched about 8 o'clock last night at Alley F and Twentieth street by : negro who escaped. The pocketbook con.l tained sl and some keys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Negro Fatally Shot

George Edison WAS fatally shot at an early hour this morning at. Fifth ave nue and Third street in a free-for-all fight. In the same difficulty George Lacy, negro, was badly cut on the arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Saws Austrians Are Outnumbered

Copenhagen. October 24.-(Via Lon don, october 25, 1.5O a. m.)-vienna dispatches quote Field Marshal Baron lHoetzendorf, chief of the general stafr of the Austro- Hungarian army as say | ing that the Austrian army Is fighting against greatly superior forces and Its
 object is only to hold back the Rus
 siane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Iowa Defeated

Iowa City. Ia.. october A-rhe University of Iowa football team was defeated today by Minnesota, ' to Q. The lone touchdown was earned by series of short plunges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
HALLOWEEN PARTY BY
 LADIES OF MACCABEES

On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 Lady Croy hive, Ladies of the Maccabees. will give a Halloween party at the Maocabee temple, An appropriate pro gramme has been arranged and ali members and their friends are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Michigan Loses

Lincoln, Neb., October A-The Michigan Agricultural college aggregation was swept off its feet today by the University cf Nebraska in the first meeting of the two teams. The final score was 24 to o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Mrs. Rama Livingston

Vernon, October 24-(Special News reached here today from Albu- querque. N. M. that Mrs. Rama LIv- insston: wife of MT. Van Livingston
 a prominent citizen of this place. died there last night. The remains are be- Ing brought to Vernon for ihterment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

the receipts of the night of booth at the Johnny Jones exhibit on Seventeenth street and Second avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Capt l.. B. Rainey next week will begin a campaign trip for Congressman John l.. Burnett Captain Rainey op- pcsed MT. Burnett in the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Of beautiful quar- tered oak, finished golden, Is exactly like picture and is un- doubtedly one of the best rocker values ever offered. Is cas- fly worth $3.00. Only a few more left. so hurry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

The British and French warships con- tinue to pour shells into German ranks and the Germans are guarding points along the coast to be ready for a possi- ble British landing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

In addition, the French have occupied the important position of Melzicourt which commands the roads leading iron varennes, around which there are stroni German forces, to the valley of th' Aisne.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-16
DRUGGISTS OF AMER|CUs
MAKE VIGOROUS PROTEST

Americas druggists, as did those Ill
other Georgia cities, entered vigorous
protest against the proposed special
war tax on all drugs. Telegraphic
requests have been sent to Representa-
tive Charles R. Crisp and Senator Hoke
Smith, urging them to use their influ-
ence against this proposed additional
burden.
1t is claimed by local druggists that
the proposed tax would levy an ad-
ditional tax of several hundred dol
lars annually on Americas dealers and
they claim that this is unjust anil
should never be allowed.
The local druggists are pointing u
the fact that druggists of the country
were the ones to bear the brunt of the
war tax burden of the Spanish Amer
can war and they state that the i'm
position of special tax on their war es
at this time is unjust and unreason
able.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-16
New Era
Especial to Times-Recorder.)
able.

NEW ERA, Ca, Oct. 16.-Rev. Wal
ter Williams filled his regular ap-
pointment at Salem Sunday, preach
ing very interesting sermon to
large and attentive congregation.
Mesdames S. N. and W. A, Parker
spent last Thursday with the latter's
sister, Mrs. NJ. c. Harris, at her home
near Huntington.
Mr.. ]. c. Bray, of Huntington, is {,
visitor here at the homes of his daugh-
ters, Mesdames Georgia and Luella
Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Potter spent the
weekend here with relatives.
Mrs. Carl Grant and daughter, Min
ME, spent Saturday with her aunt,
Mrs. J. L. Griffin.
Miss Della Parker spent Saturd y
afternoon with Mrs. NJ. c. Veal. g.
Mrs. w. Bray and little sons, spent
Sunday and Monday here with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Parker and Mr..
and Mrs. J. l.. Potter and children
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs. c. N. Bailey.
Misses Annie Willis Morris and Am
ME Bray spent Sunday with Miss Ed
/ die Lou Parker
! Mrs. L. NJ. Mercer was the guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. Dan Autry, Satur
day night.
! Mr.. and Mrs R. P. Parker had S
their guests Sunday Messrs. E. M. Mer-
GER ]. A. Martin and Carl Griffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Potter, Mr.. and
Mrs: W. T. o. Bray and Master Hugh
Bray were Sunday visitors at the
home of Mrs. S. NJ Parker.
. Mrs. Emory Griffin spent Wed1es-
day with Mrs. NJ. H. Griffin.
Mr.. ]. L. Potter, Jr., was the guest
G. Mr.. c. D. Griffin Saturday night AMI
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Mercer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Autry and children spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. V. NJ. Mer.
Ger.
Miss Bessie Griffin was the guest d
Miss Della Parker Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-16
RED GROSS TASK HUGE
Scant RehefCon Be Giuen War
Victims, Says Report
AMERICAN TELLS OF HORRORS
q. s. Army officer Found 400 Badly
Wounded Soldiers in a Church Suf-
ering From Representations De-
clared to BE Frightful.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 16.-For-
eign Red Cross societies are over
whelmed and able to give little assist
ance to the sufferers of the war, says
an Official statement issued last night
by Red Cross headquarters here. The
situation in territories where the con-
tending armies have been engaged, the
statement says, is beyond descrip-
ton
An American army officer just re-
turned from the war zone is quoted as
saying that in one little country
church he saw 400 badly wounded SOL
diers who suffered from hunger. Red
Cross representatives could give them
but scant attention.
+'That poor fellow will die in a little
WHILE" said surgeon to the American
when the latter started to give assist
ance to one soldier. "You can give him
piece of bread, but it will do him no
good. You had better give IT to some
of the men who have a chance of re-
cOvery''
The SCENE in fhiS small church ac-
cording to the American, was about
as heartrending as one can imagine.
IN that vast territory where the
enormous contending armies have been
thrusting each other back and forth
state of affairs frightfuI beyond de-
scriptfon is said to exist.