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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
COTTON CONVENTION
 CALLED IN JACKSON
Meeting September P to De. wise Ways and Means of
 Holding Fleecy Staple

Jackson, Miss, September s-(Special) cotton convention is going to be hel1 here September 22 for the purpose of dc vising ways and means of holding the fieecy staple produced by the farmers of the state. This statewide meeting is the result of the meeting held a few days ago, and in order that a full representa- tion may be had, it is suggested that county conventions be held in every county on the 18th to select delegates to the state convention.
 This convention is to be composed Of representatives of every line of business in the stste-at least that is the idea of the movers in the enterprise, and 1t Is to be hoped that 1t will be carried out
 At the suggestion of Governor Brewer, who was one of the speakers at the pre- liminary meeting here, there will be CO., operation with the Farmers union in this cotton holding movement. That is an old Farmers union slogan, Hold your cot ton"-and now after years of hesitation the business men of the state advise hat policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
FAVORS. ALLIED ARMY IN
 MOST IMPORTANT
 BATTLE OF WAR
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encircle the army of General Auffen- berg. Moving southwestward from Lem berg he has worked around, if he has not captured, the stronghold of Prze- mysl whence he can get in the rear of the Austrians who are drawn up on a line approximately from Kielice tc Jaroslaw and are being threatened by the Russian advance southward from Radon and Zamoz.
 The Austrians seem to be in an ex- tremely dangerous position and, if they are defeated by the Russians it will be a second Lemberg for them They appear to have other troubles too. Reports persist that Emperor Franz Joseph is dangerously ill; that there are internal dissensons in the dual monarchy. and that Italy, Bull garia and Roumania are waiting Aus tria's defeat by Russia to appropriate some of the vast territories on her southern frontier.
 The Servians. having driven all Aus trian troops out of their territory, have commenced an advance into Bosnia from the north. while little Montenegro, after a couple of preliminary successes, is about to invade Herzegovina from the south.
 However, Austria's biggest oppon- ent Russia. IS determined quickly to subdue her so that she can pay more attention to her attack on Germany, which is awaiting the complete break up of the Austrian army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
MANNING WINS THE:
 G0VERNORSH|P RACE

Columbia. S c. September S-Rieh- ard l. Manning, planter and banker vas nominated for governor in the second South Carolina democratic pri- mary today, defeating John C. Rich- |srds by majority estimated at 25.- 0o0. A. J. Bethea. for lieutenant gov ernor. and Frank W Shealey, for rail road commissioner. were nominated by substantially the same majorities. The nominees were recognized as oppon- ents of the state administration.
 Returns from the Third congression- al district indicate that Representative Wyatt Aiken was renominated over Fred H. Dominick by a majority of about 4o00 votes
 Manning will succeed Gov. Cole L. Islease in January. action by the pri- mary today being equivalent to cleo t on Governor Blease was defeated for the United States Senate by Senator E. D. Smith. incumbent, in the first pri- mary two weeks ago, today's contest being run-off event for candidates failing to receive majority of all votes cast in the first primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Exchange Courtesies

London, September s.-(10:50 D. m. ) The official pres bureau announces that M. Milleranf, the French war minister. has sent to Lord Kitchener the fol- lowing telegram dated Bordeaux. Sep tember z:
 q am pleased to transmit to you the following telegram which General Joffre requested me to send to you: The commander of the French armies expresses to Lord Kitchener his warm thanks for the constant support given 10 our armies by the British forces during the whole course of the opera tions. At the present moment that sup port is most valuable and Is manifest in very energetic manner in the ac- ton now engaged against the German right wing.
 "T am expressing my gratitude to Field Marshal French, who always has lent to our armies the most effective collaboration. Allow me in the name of the government to join the expres- sion of my gratitude to that of the general in chief"
 To this Lord Kitchener has replied Pray accept and transmit to Gen eral Joffre my most sincere thanks for the telegram you have had the kind ness to address to me. I ask you to elieve and cause General Joffre to be told how content the British army is 70 find itself collaborating with the French army and how proud we are of the noble task of bringing to them the support of which you speak so gen erously and upon which you can al- ways rely with the greatest confi- dence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
GERMAN LINER SUNK IN NEUTRAL WATERS BY BRITISH CRUISER
English Captain Defends Acti0n-German Skipper Gives Detailed Descrip-
 ton of Battle

London. September S.--Captain Make peace skipper of the Brittsh steamer Kali para. sunk by the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse, con- firms the German assertion that the Brit ish cruiser Highhyer sank the armored German liner in neutral waters off the west coast of Africa August 2T.
 Putt said Captain Makepeace today, remember that the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse had been ordered out of Las Palm as. Canary Islands, by the Spanish con- sul and that her captain had refused to hudge her for nine days. This, in it. self was an international offense and for that offcnse the British cruiser was right in sinking her"
 While the sinking of the Kaiser Will helm Der Crosse was officially announced i'm the House of Commons August 27, by Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord of the admiralty the statement of Cap tain Makepeace is the first intimation received here that the Kaipara had been sent to the bottom by the German steamer
 The Kaipara sailed from Lyttleton, New South Wales, July 12, for Liverpool and London. The last report of her con cerned her departure from Montevideo August l, where evidently she had put in for coal. The Kaipara was a vessel of 1892 tons and was built in Glasgow in 1903 She belonged to the New Zeal and Shipping company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
TRUSKETT FOUND WAY TO BEAT SHELL GAME

| Bascom Truskett, of Menoken. Kan, admitted that he had learned something in the school of bitter experience when he appeared at the welfare loan agency
 Monday morning and wanted to deposit S7 with Ralph Perry, manager of that department. says d special to the New York World
 What do you want to leave your
 money here fora'' asked Mir Perry. Why
 not leave it at some bank?' Well" Truskett elucidated there's d circus in town. You see, Menoken is not far from Topeka. and whenever a circus comes there business in Menoken closes and everybody goes in to the cir GUS. But when we all get back home and each feller concludes to tell the truth them as was not pickpocketed out O their roll lost 1t tryin' to find which one O three shells a little black ball was under. And never heard O anyone pickin' the right shell from our neighborhood. Now, I intend to see this circus, and if I git pickpocketed the pesky brutes won't git nothin'.'
 "Then you don't intend to try to find the little black ball under the shell any
 more?" asked Perry.
 Not me-" replied Truskett. I've seen that ball go under one O them shells as square as my eyes could look at it; seen the feller lift the shell and seen the ball right under there. Then when I bet and he raised the shell I found I was mistaken. or else the gambler was purty slick, fur I was watching him all the time 'Tain't no use monkeyin' with that game"
 Perry told Truskett that the loan agency could not act as a depository. and that the only way that he could retain the money for him was to make him a | loan on it in the regular way. How much do you want on the $1?'' asked Perry.
 Jest gimme a nickel on it. smiled | Truskett. I've got enough to see the | show, but ain't takin' no chances" | A pledge ticket for five cents was made | out in the regular way and the ticket and nickel given to the wise man from | Menoken Kan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
The Rescuers

From Tit Bits.
 In a second the poor little fellow was surrounded
 Cries of horror, fright, pity, consterna- ton, dismay, compassion and alarm filled the air. so that breathing was almost inn possible.
 "Oh, the blood. the blood, I never saw so much blood on one face in my lifer' cried fainting lady.
 Send for a hospital,' shouted dis tracted man. Wildly signalling for taxi. he grasped the boy to lift him inside. Some of you men help me. he's strug- Rling" he cried. ..See. he's fighting our efforts to help him. The poor lad is de- lirious.''
 Leggo. Leggo." yelled the little boy. while the ominous crimson drops dripped dreadfully.
 But finally they got him into the taxi, and. after a record-breaking run, to St. Speedway hospital. J During all that wild ride he kept shout ing deliriously and trying to escape.
 At the hospital Dr. Powderagg wiped the cherry stains off the boys face with wet sponge.
 "What's all the excitement?'' asked the doctor. "I was slidin down outa me oi man cherry tree when these nuts grabbed me and Kidnapped mel gasped the little boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
But Paris Hadn't Fallen

Paris, September S.--10:50 D. m1 1wenty-elght Prussian prisoners. the frst seen Tn Paris in the present war arrived at St. Lazare station today They had become separated from their regiment and lost their way. They asked peasant near Meaux if the Germans had taken Paris and how to get there.
 The peasant replied he thought Paris had fallen and he would conduct them to the right road. When it was too late the Prussians found he was leading them into the British lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

 official communication issued there refers to order by General Joffre September [, in which he aliudes to the impatience of his troops and says:
 This no longer is the moment to look behind, but the time has come to at- tack and drive back the enemy and to defend the ground regained. at any cost The communication then gives the re- suits of the recent operation. Under pres sure of the allies army on the left the first German army has been obliged to retire toward the northeast, both on the front and the flank.
 ''No serious engagement, the communi- cation continues, "has occurred before the second, third and fourth German armies. but before the fifth German which is held by the French right a fierce engagement is in progress. On Sunday evening the garrison at Verdun made a sortie and captured a, number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
GERMANS BUSY IN
 BELGIUM AGAIN

The Germans have been busy in Bel gium again. They have taken posses sion of .Ghent without a fight and in the north they are trying to drive back into Antwerp the whole Belgian army, the sorties of which have been annoy
 ing if not threatening.
 The recruiting tor ford kitchener's S army is growing as the days pass. The record was reached in London today W hen 5000 men joined the colors The stubborn British fighting in France has had much to do with this eagerness to join the army, although the bitterness aroused by the strewing of German mines which have destroyed many fish ing boats and merchant steamers, has helped.
 Statistics published today show that German ships of value of about S25.- coo, ,000 either have been captured or sunk by the British while British ships valued at s5,000,000 are locked up in German ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Money Versus Taxes

London, September S.-(6:25 D. m) Acquisitions of food forage and motors to the value of $loo0O,000 have been made on the burgomaster of Ghent by the com mander of German troops before the town, according to a dispatch from the Ghent correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company.
 The German commander the dispatch says, has declared to the burgomaster that the Germans do not intend to en- ter the town, nor do they smean to inn pose war tax. The supplies demanded are for the use of the German troops in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Fear Revolution

Rome, September S.--(Via London. 6:30 D. m)-Dispatches received here froT1 Vienna by the Tribuna declare that alarm is being expressed In the Austrian capi- tai concerning recent demonstrations fi Roumana and Bulgaria in favor of R.as- sia. These two countries are believed to be in favor of Great Britain, Russia and France-the triple entente-=in the present war. The Bulgarian consul at Budapest, Hungary, it is said. was removed re- gently by the authorities at Sofia for nay ing delivered speech, the tenor of which was favorable to Austria.
 The Vienna Tageblatt, according to these same dispatches, asserts that En- peror Nicholas has written to the Crown Prince of Bulgaria asking for the aid of Bulgaria against the enemies of the Slavs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
LITTLE STORIES OF INTEREST
 CLEANED FROM ZONE OF WAR

iacIfic. just south Of the equator an1 near the Gilbert Islands, to seize the British steamer Messina, which arrived here today A German magistrate with a party in boat approached the Mes sine and demanded to board her.
 By whose orders?'" the mate of the Messina asked
 By orders from his majesty, the Emperor of Germany the magistrate replied
 The mate ordered full speed ahead and the Messina reached the open sea
 Why Namur Fell
 Ostend, Belgium. September s.-(via London. 6:s5 D. m.)-The remnant of the Nainur garrison has arrived here. bring ing story which explains to some ex- tent why a stronghold believed so nearly impregnable, fell.
 or 26.oo0 men in the forts in the en- virons of Namur 12.000 have returned to Belgian soil, making the Belgian loss at Namur in killed, wounded and missing 1400O.
 It seems that, under cover of fog. the Germans finally got their new siege guns into positions from which they could concentrate their fire on a single point of the Namur defenses. The guns were at a minimum distance of three miles from the Belgian trenches and consequently outranged the Belgian guns.
 Without troubling about the forts,'' said one survivor, ''the Germans first cen tered their rain of steel upon our en- trenchments. For 10 hours our grave young fellows stood the terrible ordeal unable to fire a shot in return Any man raising his head above the flre-swept ram parts had it blown off. Lying flat on our stomachs, all we could do was to wait for the firing to end. Whole regiments were decimated. The loss among our officers was terrible.
 Meanwhile, many German guns had been turned on the forts, especially Maiz- eret and Marchovelette. The men in them armed with guns of much smaller calibre than the Germans, could offer but feeble resistance. Maizeret, in fact fired only about 10 shots while receiving no less than 1200 shells, at the rate of 20 a minute.
 At Marchovellette 75 men perished at the batteries and both forts soon sur- rendered."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Tells of Battle

New York, September S-The German steamship Madgeburg, witness of the naval engagement between the British cruiser Highhyer and the German con- verted cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse, off the African west coast Au- gust 26. steamed into this port today. According to her captain. s. Orge the Madgeburg herself was struck by one of the Highfiyer's shells after being in tercepted while coaling the German cruiser
 Captain Orgel asserted that the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse was attacked while at anchor in Spanish waters, neutral ter ritory. without steam up. He said 1t was reported several persons on board the Highfyer were killed
 Captain Orgels story of his ships ex- perience during the encounter, told to- night, sets forth that when the Highfiyer came on the Kaiser Wilhelm. the Ger man had on board 100 Brtons, prisoners, taken from British prizes. Captain Or gel said the Kaiser Wilhelm transferred these prisoners to another German coal ing vessel, the Arunkas, lying nearby. 'The English gave the captain no thanks for this action" commented the Madge- burgs master.
 The Madgeburg left Gothenburg. Ger many, July IS, for Australia. Putting in at Las Palmas, Canary Islands August
  ders to deliver some of his coal to the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Cross at the south end of the Bay of Rio De Orc, on the African coast.
 -'-- '>Fhis part of the coast belongs to Spain,'' Captain Orgel said. "On August 2s, at 1130 a. m, an English cruiser was sighted. It began to signal to the Wilhelm.
 Never Surrender
 -f~ .F q ~ Hilary cruiser informed me that the Eng fish cruiser ordered him to surrender his ship; otherwise he would open fire As far as I know the German eomander re- piled to the English cruiser as follows:
 We Germans do not surrender
 "Captain Reymann. commander of the Wilhelm, thereupon informed me that the English cruiser would open fire soon and that he, therefore. advised me to weigh anchor and steam out of the firing line.
 ''The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse her. self could not leave her anchorage as she could not get up sufficient steam to move within two hours. It would have re- quired eight hours to have got on a full head of steam. The reason the vessel had no steam on was because she was in neutral waters.
 While I was still engaged in weigh ing anchor. the English cruiser began to fire, although the Madgeburg lay di- rectly in the firing line between the Will helm and the British cruiser. The Eng fish shells fell to the right and left of us but short of their mark, Finally, one shell took effect in the forecastle of the Madgeburg and caused great damage Happily, no member of the crew was in the forecastle.
 "The Wilhelm replied to the fire of the English cruiser with her three available guns. It was said the English cruiser was struck several times and that sev- eral persons on board were killed.
 T myself took the Madgeburg under full steam southward and soon lost sight of both vessels. When we last saw the Wilhelm she was listed heavily to port ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Melancholy Reflection

London. September 9.-(2:10 a. m.)-The Daily Telegraph today urges on Canada immediate action for the appropriation of S35, 100000 for the navy.
 "It is melacholy reflection" says the Daily Telegraph that but for the un- fortunate course of party politics in Can ada three more dreadnaughts would be nearing completion. The opportunities passed may never recur. It is too late to start battleships for use In the present war but the fleet needs cruisers, de- stroyers and other vessels which can be built with greater rapidity.
 If Canada immediately places e7,000,00o sterling at it's disposal the admiralty could quickly prepare plans which would com pletely neutralize the Rechstags action in giving its admiralty blank check for the purpose of pushing naval construction to the utmost" ff 4J4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
How China Explains It

New York. September 8.-The East and West News bureau tonight made public the following dispatch:
 "fokio, September S.--A Japanese naval aeroplane again yesterday flew ever Kfauchau and dropped bombs re- turning safely to the cruiser.
 In answer to the protest lodged by German and Austrian ambassadors against China's permitting Japan to land troops at Lung Row. China re- piled that Japan's act is justifiable in the light of precedents established i'll the Rus5o-Japanese war.
 With regard to an alleged under standing between France, England and Russia not to sign a peace treaty without full accord among them, Baron Kato stated that Japan will act in conforming with the terms of the al- liance treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
THAT
 ENGLAND SEEKS
 TO DRAG US. INTO ! WAR REPUDIATED
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viously withdrawn in order to spare the bombardment of an open town.
 The army commanded by General Dankl recently was engaged in heavy fighting. The Russians brought up ny rail large endorsements and a severe at tack followed, but the troops commanded by Field Marshal KestraneS repulsed -his attack infiicting heavy loss on the Rus sians and taking 500 prisoners.
 "Elsewhere along the front there is comparative quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Satisfactory Progress

Petrograd. September S.--The Russian
 forces are making satisfactory progress
 according to the Russian official state
 ment, which says:
 'In the Rawa region the Russian com
 mander General Ruzsky, has fought a fierce battle against strong Austrian forces The Russian troops have deliv- cred an attack against very strongly fortified Austrian position near Gorodok.
 "On the left bank of the Vistula the offensive movements of the Russians have proved favorable to their arms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
How the Soldiers Fare

Paris, August 7-(Correspondence o the Associated Press )--Here is tue daill bill of fare of the French private sol dier in the field
 Vegetable soup. made from an oune' and a half of mashed vegetables.
 Army biscuits, 20 ounces.
 Rice Cor beans), seven ounces.
 Fresh meat, 16 ounces tor canned meat 12 ounces).
 Coffee three-fourths of an ounce. Sugar, one ounce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
/ The High Cost of Killing

London, September S.--00:l0 D. m.)-''We want every penny we can raise to help fight the enemy" said David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, re- plying today to deputation from the municipalities which wanted the aid of the treasury in securing loans at cheap rates.
 We must come out triumphant in this struggle" continued the chancellor, land as finance Is going to play very i'm portant. part, we must husband our re- sources. We do not want a penny spent which is not absolutely essential to re- lieve' distress. In my judgment the few hundred millions may win this war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Would Combat Mines

London September S.--Q0 p. m)-The destruction of the British cruiser Path finder and other vessels by mines has provoked much discussion regarding pro lection against mines.
 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and other prominent men have written letters to the papers, inquiring why devices were not used to save ships from mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Deaths and Funerals
William Harves

William Harves, aged 20 years. the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harves, died yesterday morning in a local infirmary. He was q clerk at the First National bank and had been i'll for about month. Funeral arrangements will be announced later The deceased resided at 66ol Third avenue, Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Hold Mayor Hostage

London. September s.-G00 D. m.)-A Central News dispatch concerning the oc- cupation of Rheims. coming by way of Amsterdam. says:
 The Germans were in doubt whether the town had been evacuated and a pa trol first entered the town. The mayor was held hostage for the safety of the German troops. The following day the main German forces advanced into the town with their bands playing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
VICTORIES OF ALLIES
 |OF MORE IMPORTANCE THAN FIRST SUPPOSED
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in the center with alternative advancing and falling back.
 Washington, September s.-Reports that intimations had been conveyed to the state department by Oscar s. Straus of New York that the German Emperor would look favorably on renewal by President Wilson of his offers of media tion in the European conflict. were de- nied today by Secretary Bryan and Sir Cecil Spring Rice, British ambassador
 Mir. Straus called at the state depart ment and the embassy Sunday. Secretary Bryan said the rumored purport of the visit was entirely without foundation The British ambassador said he had dis cussed peace in Europe with Nr. Straus but that nothing was said to indicate that the latter spoke in behalf of the German Emperor.