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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
LOUISVILLE WANTS
 SERIES WITH BAR0NS
Would Play Whether They Win American Association
 Pennant or Not

The Louisville Coionels went to stage a series with the Barons whether or not they. capture the American association pennant, and President o. H. Wathen, of the Louisville club. telegraphed President R. H. Baugh. of the local club. yesterday asking him to make such an arrange ment.
 Mir. Baugh will wire Mn Wathen today, after conferring with members of the transforming Baron team. He yesterday wired the team at Decatur for informa- tion as to the status of the negotiations between tho locals and Milwaukee. of the American association, for championship series.
 Mir. Baugh turned the entire proceed ings over to Judge William H. Kava- naugh to handle and it is understood that the president of the Southern league had prepared tentative programme for the series after the manner of the world series This was dependent upon Louis vile winning the pennant in the Ameri- can association.
 Louisville's chance for grabbing the bunting in the American association now appear 10 De very Silf1, TOT AllWduhee yesterday added another game to her string of victories, while the Colonels dropped one. This gives the Milwaukee aggregation lead of one and a half games and each team has three games to play
 If Milwaukee gets the post-season se- ries with the Barons. all four games will be played on the Milwaukee diamond. If the Louisville Colonels win the American association. two of the games will be played in Birmingham.
 It Is understood that Secretary Bob Tyson, of the local club, has received a proposition from the Milwaukee outfit. and an immediate answer to the wire was asked for, for it was stated another club was anxious to play the Barons.
 The post-season series will be played, but which clubs will play it-thats an- other thing yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
GERMAN WEST WING |, REELS BACKWARD
 BEFORE VIGOROUS
 ATTACK OF ALLIES
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an incessant fire, while French and Ger man aviators reconnoitered from above.
 The commanders of the allied forces have found reason for the wonderful pre- cision of the German fire in spy dis covered in tl4eir lines. who signaled direc- tions. He was caught and shot.
 All the troops appear to have become thoroughly hardened and accustomed to conditions. The commisariat and the am munition supply departments are work ing perfectly. While the soldiers are oc- cupying the advanced firing lines they are scarcely ever without one hot meal a day, which is brought to them in camp Lettles from the field kitchens.
 PRAISE GUNNERY
 OF OPPONENTS
 The British artillery officers praise highly the gunnery of their opponents. They declare that the German shells al- most always burst at accurate range. but often too high to do damage. The sol- diers rest occasionally when in deep trenches, smoking pipes and cigarettes, for a ration of tobacco is served regu- larly. Meanwhile shells tear by over-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
WIRELESS STATION IS CLOSED
 BY, GOVERNMENT
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emergencies by presidents of the United States, and whenever their exercise has been attacked in legal way, has without exception been held valid by the courts, and not without the gravest reasons are the courts likely to withhold their sane ton.
 "The act of August 13 1912 (s7 stat 302), known as the radio act. provides addi- tional authority for the use or control of any radio station by any department of the government in time of war. or public peril or disaster
 It is unnecessary to comment on the perils of the present international situa- tion, and 1t is easy to that an agency such as the wireless stations along our coast is capable of creating international complication of the gravest character. Their use Is novel, their possibilities are extraordinary, and the ease with which belligerents can be instantly notified of the movement of vessels and given other important information is perfectly ap- parent.
 ''The system of censorship heretofore adopted seems reasonable and a fair solu- tion of a critical situation. It interferes Dut sllght With the operation of the plant and the Marconi company should cheer fully bear with this inconvenience in rec ognition of it's own interest in the gem eral welfare.
 Tn case 1t becomes inadvisable. for any reason. to continue the censorship, I do not hesitate, in view of the extraordi- nary conditions existing, to advise that the President, through the Secretary of the Navy or any other appropriate de- pertinent, close down or take charge of and operate the plant in question, should he deem it necessary in securing obedience to his proclamation of neutrality"
 Although the navy department has taken no cognizance of the Marconi company's application for an injunction, the depart inent or justice Is expected to oppose it in court.
 In the meantime the government may re- open and operate the Siasconset station and keep such funds as exceed the cost of operation In trust for the Marconi com pa nv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
YANCEY LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

The Sancey Literary society of the Central high school held its first meet ing of the year yesterday afternoon at the high school and the officers for the ensuing year were installed After in stallation there was q discussion of the European war. The officers in stalled we're: George O'Neal, president :; Armstrong Cory, vice president; Mark Myatt, recording secretary; Fred Perry, corresponding secretary; Julien Saks, treasurer; William Rossiter, third member standing committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Would Mediate Difficulty

San Antinio, Tex, September 25.-Sani- uel Belden, personal representative here of General Carranza, received a dispatch from Mexico City tonight stating that selection of a commission of constitu- tionalist generals to mediate the diff cultes between General Carranza and Villa had been virtually completed and the personnel of the commission would be announced within 24 hours.
 While am not officially informed on this point" Mr. Belden said, "I ex- pect the conference will be held in Tor reon and that the date will be agreed upon for sometime within 10 days.
 Col. Jesus Valdez Leal, recently ap- pointed chief of staff and military aide to General Carranza, left San. Antonio today for the Mexican capital In obedi- ence to an urgent summons from tho first chief' of the constitutionalists.
 Colonel Leal expressed the opinion that the differences between Carranza and Villa would be amicably adjusted.
 'I cannot discuss the reported diffi- culties but I know General Carranza and General Villa too well to believe that they cannot be brought together without resort to arms" Colonel Leal declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
WIRELESS CLITR
 FORMED BY BOYS

A Junior Wireless association was formed yesterday at meeting of bows interested In wireless telegraphy held Tn the rooms of the Boys club. The following officers were elected: Lee Towers. presidenth Edgar Thornton vice president: Claude Upchurch, sec retary. and Hayward Powers, treas urer.
 II. L. Ansley, president of the senior association, was presented and spoke Briefly to the boys. He demonstrated now to make loose connection or tune an instrument with another station. The club will meet on alternate Fri nays at 6:30 o'clock D. m., and is open to poys from l2 to 19 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
THINK AGREEMENT
 MAY BE REACHED

Administration officials think an agreement between Carranza and Villa may be effected through the mediation of Mexican leaders. The anxiety of City to mediate is regarded as a hope ful sign. and Carranza's declaration that he would not attack Villa.
 1nasmuch as Villas chief objection to the present government in Mexico City is that General Carranza is its executive, a basis of promise is thought likely because 1t Is known General Car ranza intended shortly to retire in favor of provisional President ac- ceptable to all factions.
 Some observers believe General Vil- las threats of q revolt are designed more as show of force either to pre- vent Carranza from placing in power porters or to diminish Carranza's chances of being chosen President in the general election.
 While consular reports today showed the southern republic to be trembling fin fear of another revolution, nothing was received to indicate that a physical clash of any importance was imminent. President Wilson is absolutely neutral and is endeavoring to have consular agents refrain from involving the American government. Whatever ef- forts the consular agents may make will be in the direction of aiding the two chiefs or their representatives to reach an understanding.
 President Wilson. 1t was understood, was annoyed today by reports that the Washington government leans towards one of the two factions in the contro- versy.
 At the Mexican embassy here the be- lief was reiterated that bloodshed would be avoided and mediation sue cessful Rafael Zubaran. head of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
ASQU|TH APPEALS 10 IRELAND ID COME ID THE AID OF ENGLAND
Receives Tremendous Ova- ton at Speech in Dublin. England Will Not
 Fail,' He Declares

Dublin, September 25.-(Via London, Il 80 p. m)-Premier Asquith appeared at the Mansion House here tonight for the purpose. as he expressed it in the open- ing of his speech, 'as head of the King S government to summon loyal and patri- otic Ireland to take her place in defense Of our common cause"
 The prime minister received a tremen- dous welcome he appeared at the Man. sion House with John F. Redmond, the Irish nationalist leader. and the Earl of Aberdeen, lord lieutenant of Ireland. His opening words aroused the greatest en- thusiasm.
 The prime minister declared there had been wars with regard to which there was a diversity of opinion, but that was not the case today.
 Throughout the empire, without distinc- ton of creed, party or race, climate or class or section, he said, the people were united in defending the principle of main taining interest which were vital, not only to the British empire, but to all that was worth having in common civiliza- ton and the future progress Of mankind whether Great Britain succeeded or failed.
 But exclaimed the prime minister, i've are not going to fail"
 There could not be any higher cause said the premier, than the vindication of International good faith and protection of the weak against the violence of the strong and those who preached practf- cal religion of force. Germany was the real responsible factor in this war. There was nothing in the quarrel, such as it was, between Austria and Servla, that could not be settled by pacific means, but that in the judgement of those guid- ing and controlling the German policy the hour had come to strike the blow which long had been deliberately pre- pared.
 In their hands, declared MT. Asquith, lay the choice between peace and war, and their election was for war.
 Great crowds gathered in the streets of Dublin and cheered the nationalist volunteers, who acted as a guard of Eonor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
MEYER-MARX CO. IS
 AGAIN A SUFFERER.
Burglars Break Big Plate Glass Window and
 Steal Whisky

Last night about 1o:5o o'clock a bur giar broke the large front window of ene' Meyer-Marx Liquor company at Powell avenue and Twentieth street m the heart of the city. and secured Five quarters of whisky.
 rhe police state that the present ont break of highway robberies and bur- tiarles Is due to the influx of danger ous criminals to attend the state fair It Is further stated that unusual nra- cautions are now being taken to curh the activities of all criminals now with- in the city by arresting all suspietons looking characters roaming the streets during late hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
GRADY SUSPENDED
 AFTER HORSE WINS
Brett's Topples heightened and Pacer Comes in
 Easy Winner

Columbus. O., September 25.-Driver N. Grady of Philadelphia and the pacer, R. H. Brett. were suspended today by Columbus Grand circuit judges for the balance of this racing season after the horse. with Fred Jamison substituted for his regular driver. had won the 2:06 pace. Two heats of the six were decided Thursday in the mud, Baron A. taking both. Today's first heat was won by Major Ong. Before the start of the next heat. R. H. Bretts hopples were heightened and he won without trouble. Jamison was awarded s250 out of the winners share of the purse
 Today's racing was done over a cuppy track. There are five races in addition to the unfinished trot on tomorrow programme. It was announced today Il S5o0o purse will be up for the Will liam -Directum I special pace next Wednesday. Summarizes:
 The 2:15 class trotting. in 5. purse S1200, one heat Thursday:
 Signal Boy. b. g. Signal Boy, b. g. (WrighD l Belzona, b. C. tYoung).. Burt Axworthy. oh. h.
 (Murphy) ............ Irving Heart f. h. (De-
 Ityder)
 Time. 2:13A, 2:11M. 2:12%, 2:13. 2:12M.
 Free for all class trotting, in 3, purse $1200. two heats Thursday: Ross B., b. g. fwright) ......2 1 Joan, br. m. (McDavitt) ...... Grace ch. m. lC. Valentine) ..
 Time, 2:OsA, 2:1o. 2:o6.
 The 2.06 class pacing, 3 in 5, purse s12O0. two heats Thursday: R. H. Brett. b. g.
 Grady -Jamison) =. Baron A, b. h. (Cox) l Major Ong, b. g.
 tMurphy) ......... ? 2 Mansfield, br h.
 (Ray-Dore) ? , TO
 Time. 2:12%, 2:141k, 2:o9A. 2:osA. 2:0SA. 2:10.
 The 2:1O class trotting, 3 in 5, purse st20o:s
 Bonnington, oh. h. (Dickerson) 1 1 Tommy Horn. b. g. (Owens) =. 2 1 Bon Zoloik, b. g. (Garrison) 5 Reusens, oh. 2. tGeers) ,
 Time, 2:t1&, 2:10A, 2:10.
 The 2:19 class trotting. in ., purse s1200. unfinished:
 Virginia Brooks. b. m. co. Val
 enttne) ............ ....-..... 4 Abdella Watts. b. m. (McDe-
 vitt) l Blue Feather. br. Il. tCox) ..... Palmer DeForest, br. g. tOs-
 borE) ......,.. Q
 Time, 2:121s, 2:11A, 1:12A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Berlin Statement on War

London. September 25.-Cs:4o p. m.)-An official statement received from Berlin by Marconi wireless says:
 ''The board of trustees of the Imperial Bank of Germany draw special attention to the fact that the bank proved itself equal to exceptional demands made on 1t by the war and that Germany is armed both economically and financially to fight a war on all sides until results have been obtained which will secure the political and economical future of Germany.
 ''An inquiry has been held at Colmar. Prussia Into charges of high treason against Abbe Wetterle, a member of the Reichstag from Alsace-Lorraine, who has been condemned to death and whose prop erty has been ordered seized.
 German, Austrian and Italian news- papers reflect the extraordinary effect made by the heroic acts of the German submarine U-s, which sank the three British cruisers in the North Sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
CRACOW PUT UNDER GERMAN MILITARY
 OFFICER, IS REPORT
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COW. The Germans have thrown tbrea army corps into the Cracow district. ac- cording to this information, and are bringing more troops in preparation for the expected Russian attack.
 Word has been received here that Ger many has stopped all traffic on the rail- ways between Berlin and the German Baltic ports of Danzig. Elbing and Stet- t'n- This news has set experts to figur, Ing on the possibility of a German de- scent on Russian territory by way of inc Baltic. Any such move is regarded here as impossible from the standpoint of an effective act of war, although it might be theatrically effective in supporting the morale of the Berlin populaoe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Lathem Mysteriouslv Shot

ll was stated at the South Highlands, iniirmary last night that s. B. Latham came to the infirmary early yesterday morning and had a wound in his arm dressed. It appears that the young man mad been shot in mysterious manner in North Birmingham late Thursday night The shooting was not reported to the Police and therefore no official cogni- zance of the affair was taken. Latham only remained at the infirmary 30 min tues and was very slightly wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
WAR REVENUE BILL IS
 PASSED BY HOUSE:
 NOW GOES TO SENATE
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a novel proposition to tax the people 5 pocketbooks while the government has s15,000,000 on deposit in national banks. Representative Hobson, of Alabama, democrat, declared the temperance forces opposed any tax on beer on the principle that the government should not be dependent in any way on alcohol, which, he said, had 5,000,000 slaves in this country. and cost more lives than battleships to Greece and by the fact that Representative Gallivan. of Massa- chusetts, democrat, praised the Amer lean diplomacy of today, which, he said, was emerging with honor, while the "trained diplomacy of Europe had wrought a blunder so colossal that no man living can reckon its conse- quences."
 Impartial Tax
 The bill would impose an additional tax of 50 cents a barrel on beer, 2 a gallon on sweet wines, and 12 cents on dry wines, stamp taxes on railway and steamboat tickets, brokers con tracts, insurance policies mortgages, telegraph and telephone messages and special taxes on theatres, brokers. bankers. tobacco dealers and others. Secretary McAdoo wrote Representative
 
 ceipts for the present fiscal year up to Wednesday exceeded those for the same period year ago by s7349o4, but that the increase was accounted for by the Sl2.O0o0No derived from the sale of two hattleships to Greece and by the fact that Si3I,235 of the income and corporation tax of the previous fiscal year was not paid until the first 10 days of July, 1914.
 The actual increase in ordinary internal revenue collections for this fiscal year to August 31, compared with year ago, was $2,l39. 643. There was a decrease of $5S8, ,168 in July, of which s429,336 was on distilled spirits. In August was an increase of s2,- f2l'SoS over the corresponding period, the increase in revenue from distilled spirits aegregating s, ,326,602.
 The increased revenue on distilled spir- its in August" Secretary McAdoo added, Following decreases in preceding months, llnquestionaby was due to the expectation or fear of distillers that the rate of tax on distilled spirits would be increased,
 HObson Speaks
 Given five m.rute for a 'speech." Repre- sentative Hobson denounced the proposed tax upon liquors and domestic wines and said that. much as he regretted appearing 10 join the republican opposition, he could not vote for a bill containing such n pro- vision. This would enable the liouor in- terests, he said, to claim that they not only were taxed in normal times, but that the government also turned to them for help in special need of financial assistance.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
CARRANZA FORCES ROUTED IN FIRST
 ENGAGEMENT OF
 NEW REVOLUTION
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arrest men of either faction who may attempt flight across the boundary.
 Col P. Elias Gales. deposed as military commander in Sonora after quarreling with Maytorena, on his way from Mexico City telegraphed to Mexican representa- uves here that he was going to join Hill. He is travelling vid Laredo to avoid contact with any of Villas men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

head with a sound like the ripping of parchment.
 British officers relate an incident which they say occurred during twilight last evening. A force of German infantry. when charged by a British battalion, held up their hands in token of surrender. The British approached to take them prisoners when, 1t is said, the Germans re-opened fire. The British officers or dered their men to lie down, which they did. Then three big machine guns were brought into action and killed every Ger man in that portion of the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
TROOPS REMAIN
 IN VERA CRUZ

Washington, September 25.--American forces will remain in Vera Cruz until the question of authority between Gen eral Carranza and General Villa is set tied. This was the consensus of opinion of administration officials tonight. al- though no definite announcement was made.
 Secretary Garrison telegraphed Gen. eral Funston at Vera Cruz not to load necessary baggage or supplies aboard transports, informing him at the same time that the American forces would not be withdrawn flor at least 10 days" un- til questions concerning the transfer of funds at the customs house could be ad- justed
 Later the following formal statement Was issued by the war department:
 Numerous inquiries were roade here and of General Funston as to the date of the departure of the American troops from Vera Cruz
 In view of matters which must be settled first no date at present can be fixed, but In no event can the departure take place within the next ten days. and General Funston was so advised. ,
 lnasmuch as telegraph communica- ton with Mexico City is irregular ate-department officials did not know when they could reach satisfactory understanding with the Carranza gov ernment. Negotiations have proceeded to the point of requesting Carranza to designate officials to whom the custom house might be transferred Officials arc considering the possibility that General Villa may object to the Ameri- can governments recognition of Car ranza authority as the "central govern nent in Mexico" and indications are that If the money collected for the cus- toms by the American officers will not be delivered to any faction until there Is the definitely established a Mexican government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
DUEL IN THE AIR

London, September 25.-QO.O5 D. m ] A duel in the air over Brussels between a Belgian biplane and German ma chine is described by a corresponden. of tho Exchange Telegraph company.
 The two machines ascended to a great altitude and after swift flight the aviators exchanged shots at short range. Suddenly the German turned turtle and fell, and the Belgian biplane returned towards Antwerp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Battle in East

London. September 26.-12:25 a. m.)--An official statement received from Nish by the Reuter- Telegram company says:
 A severe battle continued September g on the front between Sevornik and Lotznitza, and on the front from Min ibja to Sabatz. Elsewhere the situation is unchanged
 Ihe Austrian commander sent enissa- fies to Belgrade demanding the surrender of the town. Our reply to this insolent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26

London September 25.-d0:25 D. m.)-It was discovered today that the Zeppelin airship which flew over Ostend yesterday dropping bombs, threw down four of the explosives instead of. three. as first re- ported, according to an Ostend dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram company.
 One of the bombs fell in the harbor, another on the outskirts of the town and the third in the fish market. The one dropped in the fish market badly dam aged houses near where it struck. Today 1t was found that a fourth bomb had been dropped near the railway depot. It fell between two steel rails, which were broken to pieces. some of the frag- ments being hurled a distance of 800 feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Subprefect Sbot

London, September 26.-f1.4o a m The subprefect of St. Quentin. Era,,os iias peen seriously wounded by shot lired by a German soldier, according. to dispatch from the Soissons cores pondent of the Reuter- Telegraph com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
Special Agent Asked to Resign

Leavenworth. Kas.. September 25.-M W. McClaughry connected with the United States prison here as Bertillon expert and special agent of the depart menl of justice. today received let ter from Attorney General Gregory re- Questlng his resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-26
To Send Cotton to France

New York. September 25.-One hun dred bales of absorbent cotton and oth- CT medical supplies will make up part of the cargo of the French steamship Virginie, which will sail for Bordeaux tomorrow. It was announced here to- day that the American Red Cross had arranged for the supplies to be sent