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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
GERMAN TROOPS ARE GUT OFFICES Russians Report Cavalry VictOry-Prince Oleg
 Wounded

Petrograd, October 1.-The following official communication from the Russian official staff was issued today:
 Our cavalry on the front attacked today and cut to pieces several bodies of German advance guards and took as prisoners all those who escaped exter- imitation.
 CThe place where the battle occurred is not mentioned in the statement
 During the fighting the Russian stand ard-bearer. Prince Oleg, son of Grand Duke Constantine, who reached the en- emy first, was slightly wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
The Gathering Hosts
From Judge.

You have a number of relatives visit ing you, have you not?" inquired the able editor of the village weekly. n
 Yes grimly confessed Montgomery Morose, pessimistic person with an ex- cellent excuse for being. Despite a strict censorship. I am able to authorita- lively inform you that practically the en- tire standing army of my wifes kinfoks, together with the Reservists. the Colo nials, the Landwehr and the Landstrum is now mobilizing at our house. with the intention of investing it for the balance of the heated term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Issue Proclamation

London, October 11.-d2:15 p. m.)-A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam says General Von Beseler, commander of the German troops that captured Antwerp has issued the following proclemation: ITO the Inhabitants of Antwerp:
 'No citizen shall be harmed and your property shall be spared If you refrain from hostile acts. All refraetoriness will be punished according to the laws of war and may lead to the demolition of your beautiful city,"
 The Hague dispatch says Prince Au- gust Wilhelm, fourth son of the Emperor, was among the first German officers to penetrate the Qualifications If Antwerp. He sent an enthusiastic message to the Emperor, who replied, bestowtng the iron cross upon the prince and General von Beseler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
In the Wake of the War

London. October 1l.-6:O5 p. m.)-The British aviators who, on Friday last flew to Dusseldorf and destroyed a Zeppelin, on their return to Antwerp. it is said. landed between the cutter ard inner ring of forts just as the German army com menced firing. The machines were blown to pieces. but the aviators escaped in an armored motor car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Brussels Conditions Alarming

The Hague. October 11.-(Via London 5:45 p. m.)-The Belgian legation asserts that conditions in Brussels are alarming, owing to scarcity of food and other supplies. During the siege of Antwerp it is said. no Belgians were allowed to leave Brussels unless they had special passports.
 The number of Belgians in Holland is estimated at close to so0ooo. The problem of feeding them is one which a small country like Holland prob ably will not be able to meet indefinitely.
 It is stated that the German soldiers are active in mastering the fires in Ant werp, which are almost subdued.- Only public buildings were damaged. The Germans agreed in the terms of capitu- lation not to disarm the civic guard or make prisoners of males between the ages of IS and 30 years. It is rumored, says another dispatch, that Antwerp will be obliged to pay a large indemnity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
OCCUPATION OF ANTWERP DISCOUNTED

Bordeaux France, October Il (s:45 p. n,) The occupation of Antwerp was discount ed in government circles. but nevertheless the news of the triumph of the Germans caused a painful impression. The best military opinion here considers the event of no strategic importance, it is stated. l. releases the German besicging force, but as this body numbers less than 100,- coo men, its addition will have little infiu- ence. it is declared, upon the great bat tie line in northern France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
TO CALL RED CROSS
 NURSES SISTERS"

Washington, October n.-American Red Cross nurses en route to European bat tlefields, will be known as Sisters" writes Miss Hay, general superintendent of the nurses, in a letter made public tonight by the Red Cross headquarters Miss Hay explains the custom was adopt ed because 1t would be easier for pa tients to remember names prefxed by Sister than if American style of Miss Hay' were retained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Caught 57 Gallons of Flies
m the St. Louis obe-Democrat.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 Fifty-seven gallons of flies have been captured this month by the St. Louis health department in 24 traps set in diff ferent parts of the city. It was figured 5,624.O00 flies were captured.
 This catch shows how easy it would be to kill every fly in St. Louis if every citizen put a fly trap in his garbage can said Acting Health Commissioner Jordan today. "The flies captured in- elude the small green species which carr infantile paralysis germs from Timber neck chickens and tuberculosis and ty- phoid germs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
To Name New King

London, October 11.-A Reuter dispatch frum Bucharest Roumania, under date Of yesterday relative to the death of King Charles, says:
 'The council of ministers met in extra ordinary session today, the leaders of all parties being present. It was decided to convolse Parliament tomorrow to pro- claim Crown Prince Ferdinand King and to administer the oath.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12

To<io. October 11.-3:so p. in)-The fol- lowing official statement was given out here today relative to the Japanese op- efations around Tsingtau, seat Of gov ernment of the German concession of Kiauchau.
 The German forts, warships and aero planes are trying vainly to arrest the Japanese advance. We are sustaining no damage.
 Japanese warships silenced 1ltis fort and drove warship out of range of their guns. Our aviators answered an unsuc- oessful attack by German airmen on Jap anese mine draggers by flying over Tsing- tau and dropping bombs.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Aeroplanes Valuable

London. October 11-"rhe English aeroplanes have proved to be more than equal to those of the Germans" says the Paris correspondent of the Times Especial success has been made with the new type of English aeroplane called the Chaser which is capable of developing speed of 150 miles an hour and can rise from the ground at a very sharp angle.
 "The German anti-airship guns arc so effective that it Is unwise for the British or French aviators to fly lower than 5000 feet above the ground With the new type of bomb, when it is ex- ploded, leaves a smoke cloud that hangs in the air for several minutes, thus en- abling the Germans to get the range of a hostile aeroplane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Montenegrins Engage Austrians

London, October u.-(5:05 D. m.)-A Reuter- dispatch from Cettinje says that on October the Montenegrins engaged the Austrians in the greatest battle since the beginning of the war near Kaleno- witch, in Bosnia. The Austrians, 20,00o strong, tried to cut off the Montenegrin army operating toward Sarajevo The Montenegrins surprised their foes as they V ere marching in column formation and in the first day of fighting inflicted loss of 1500 men.
 The Austrians, says the correspondent, seeing the imposslblity of advancing to- ward Sarajevo, fell back on Kalenovitch. leaving 800 more killed and wounded. The Montenegrins took a large number of prisoners and captured large quan- tity of stores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Squere, N. Y. Members New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery, Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton for delivery Correspond once invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Says King Is War Victim

Rome, October 11.-(Via Paris) rThe appalling war now raging in Eu- rope may have been the last blow to the heart of aged King Charles of Rou- mania,' says the Tribuna. Also the relatives and intimate friends of Car dinal Ferrata say that the origin of his illness was due to excessive work in his attempt to master the situation and cooperate with tile pope in try ing to end the conflict.
 Thus the illustrious victims of the war among the noncombatants, num- Der already a pope. a king and a card inal, the papal secretary of state."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Crews Fear Mines

London, October 11.-(11 a. m.)--A message from Chiasso. Switzerland. says:
 The crews refuse to work on ves- sells of the Adriatic because of the fear of floating mines All passages have been cancelled and traffic in the Ad- riatic again Is at a standstill."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Would Fight Americans

Fl Paso, October 11.-A proclama- ticn calling on all Mexican to fight against the Americans who held Vera Cruz and against Francisco Villas s forces has been issued at Parral by Maclovio Herrera former Villa brigade commander, who joined Carranza at the recent split of the constitutionalist forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
ALLIED NAVAL
 VICTORY REPORTED

London, October 12.-(3.10 a. m)-A eispatch to the Daily Mail from Rome says:
 Tt is reported that the Anglo French fleet off A Ragusa, Dalmatia, Friday sunk two Austrian torpedo boats one of which was escorting a steamer laden with munitions of war. Their crews were saved.
 "A torpedo boat destroyer is reported to have been damaged by striking a mine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Drew Lots for Death

London, October 12.-(3:40 a. m.)-'Lots were drawn by four officers says the Daily News Ostend correspondent, 'to decide who should remain in command of Fort St. Marie, northwest of Ant rerp, to fight to the death.
 ''The lot fell on a married man with a family. An unmarried officer imme- diately offered to take his place and the officer who originally was chosen re luctantly accepted. The three officers then retiring bidding a touching farewell to the comrade who remained behind.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Notice to Stockholders of the North
 Rirminghnm Lnnd Comnnnx

You gre hereby requested 10 attend the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Birmingham Land company, to be held at the office of the company in Birmingham Ala. on Thursday, the 18th day of October, 1914, at Il o'clock a. m.
 Should you be unable to attend, please execute proxy and forward to me. as it is desirable to have a full representa- tion and it is especially desirable to havs enough stock represented to constitute quorum. Respectfully,
 FRANK NELSON. JR., President 10-6-7t
 JOHNS Undertski-e Co. Phone 100R
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Moratorium Expires

Paris, October u.-(3:2O p. m.)--A Havas dispatch from Petrograd says:
 "The moratorium expired October 9, and all the accounts of the banks were paid as punctually as in time of peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Rushing to Galicia

London, october 1.-The following dispatch from Rome says: Tt is stated from Vienna that two Austro-German columns, rushing to the relief of Prze- mysl Galicia, reached Dynow and Bzeszow (both towns in Galicia, south of Przemysl) respectively on Saturday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Holland Still Flooded

London, october 11.-(9:20 p. m "A dispatch from Rotterdam says
 The southern frontier of Holland still is flooded near Roosendaa1.
 "Refugees continuee to arrive in Holland They now number close upon a million"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Marye Off far Pnsf

London, October 11.-(S:15 p. m.)-George T. Marye Jr. departed today for his new post as American ambassador to Russia. He is accompanied 10 Petrograd by Mrs Marye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Action in Fayette County

Fayette. october 11.-(Special.) )-At big meeting here yesterday resolu- tions indorsing Senator Bankhead's s cotton plan were indorsed The resolu- tions were presented by J. NJ. Hoffman, w. T. Simpson and w. B. Dodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Pass Real Estate Law

Paris october 11.-"An imperial de- cree, experimenting the laws already in force, prohibits the acquisition of real estate by subjects of nations at WET with Russia" says dispatch from Petrograd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Unkind

From Man Lacht.
 "T wonder how many men will be made unhappy when marry" said the flirt.
 How many do you expect to marry?" answered her dearest friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

Scant are the actual details of the the Germans, who, for four weeks. have been struggling for supremacy in north ern France, contained in the latest of ficial communication.
 we everywhere have maintained our position," sums up the claims of the French war office. At all points except one, that in the Woevre district. German attacks are said either to have been re- pulsed or held In the center, between the Oise and Rheims, slight advances by the allies are chronicled. In the Woeve district the Germans have delivered vio- lent attacks. Whether they resulted fla vorably or unfavorably is not stated From Germany alone came anything con- corning the surrendered city of Antwerp This was to the effect that the entire city as well as all the forts are now in the hands of the Germans.
 General von Beseler, the German com- mander at Antwerp. issued a proclama- ton that citizens might return to their vacations without fear of harm befalling them and that property would be re- spected. The German report said little damage had been done to any except public buildings in Antwerp.
 Emperor Williams army, which be- sieged Antwerp. now is said to be nov ing swiftly toward Ostend with the ob- ject of capturing King Albert. Queen beth and the Belgian officials It is stated, however. that the Queen al-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Details of Fiahtinx

London, October 11.-(5:03 D, m.)--Pfo- vincial newspapers, says Reuter's Paris correspondent. publish interesting details or fierce fighting in Picardy and Artois. particularly around Rove and Lassigny. since the last week of September.
 After the occupation Of Rove. he says,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Advance on Ostend

London, October u.-Q1:2 p. m.)-A dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph com pany from The Hague, dated Saturday. says that according to trustworthy in- formation from Belgium. the Germans are advancing swiftly toward Ostend with the object of capturing the King, Queen and government officials of Belgium and making them prisoners. It is said the Queen has left for England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Prince Joachim Recovered

London, October 11.--(6:50 D. m.)-Reu- ter's Amsterdam correspondent says a message has been received 1t Amsterdam from Berlin stating that Prince Joachim, wounded in battle, has recovered and re- joined the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Cholera Spreading

London, october 11.-A Rome dispatch says: According to a Vienna message. cholera is spreading over the entire dual monarchy, new cases averaging 40 daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Van Dyke Issues Statement

The Hague. october 11.-(By way of London. )-The American minister to the Netherlands. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, has issued statement warning to de- sist those who. he says, are attempting to use the legation as medium to transmit hostile communications or partisan war matter.
 With the statement he made public letter he had written to the London addressee of a communication received at the legation, but which the minister refused to forward because of the na- ture of the contents. The communica- tion was discussed.
 In discussing the matter. pr. Van Dyke said that the legation had been greatly troubled by American news paper men who believe that his mails were open to news dispatches. He con sidered that the trasmission of war copy" of American newspaper men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
CENSORSHIP AGAIN DRAWS VEIL OVER
 THE FIGHTING ON
 FRENCH FRONTIER
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peror. What the taking of the town cost the Germans is not known, but it is re- ported from Holland that trajn loads of wounded are being conveyed to the hospitals at the German base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Names New War Minister

Paris. October 11.-Q0.40 a. m.)-A Hsvas dispatch from Rome says King Victor Emmanuel has named General Zrppeli to succeed General Grandi as minister of war. General Grandi re- signed because of newspaper criticism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Japs Claim Success

would be a violation of the neutrality of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Qualifications Useless

Paris, October 11.--(6:35 D. m.)-The fall of Antwerp. says Lieutenant Colonel Rosse, shows it will be necessary to re- place permanent fortifcations with crude works of easy and quick construction. Then, he says. because of the absence of resistance, would cause only small damage. Never, he declares, has a coun- try been saved by It's Notifications for the real safeguard of a nation is an effective military force that can stay an army of invasion.
 The question of caring for refugees is becoming more difficult for all of the bel ligerents. Those from Galacia are so numerous in Bohemia that it has been finally decided, it is said, to build a town to hold 25,000 temporary inhabitants. This town will be on the banks of the Elbe near Chotzen. In France the prob lem is serious.
 : The French minister of interior Luis J Molvey, ansounces that nearly 1000. GOO refugees from Belgium and the north of France are harbored in different parts of this country all however, will be cared for.
 In Hungary the number of refugees from the Carpathians is increasing daily. Already there are 35,O00, it is reported, in the state. All French and Irish Cath ollie ecclesiastics taken prisoners are re- ceiving special treatment, according to Prussian minister at Rome, who has noti- fled the Vatican that these prisoners have separate quarters where they can ex- ercise their religious functions freely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Ostend Crowded

London. October 12.-(2:15 a. m "A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Ostend says:
 The last two days have been hard for Ostend. which is crowded with ref ugees. They .are being sent as rapidly as possible to England.
 "Sa turday, soon after the fall Of Antwerp became known Ostend was thrown into panic by visit from q Zeppelin, which. however, was driven away by fire of British gun behind the fort.
 ''The fear uppermost in all minds here is of the Germans setting foot in Os- tend. But 1t is difficult to see, owing to the flatness of the country, how the Germans can be kept from the remain ing coast unless the allies make suc- cessful turning movement on the main hattle line.
 We intend to occupy the whole of Belgium" declared General Von Lutt- witz, German military governor of Brussels. a few days ago.
 Zeppelin airships played consider able part in the seize of Antwerp. They dropped more than 15O bombs on the city Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12
Took Only Forty Minutes

The whole operation occupied only 70 minutes. At 1 D. m. the three divisions were on the right bank of the Somme. When the enemy realized the meaning of the movement, the allies were in battle formation and marching to assault Bray. While the infantry made an attack on the rest of the village the cavalry was capturing the enemy's position on the other. side and the French artillery was maintaining an incessant cannonade from the direction of Mericourt
 The moment for a general assault hav- ing arrived, the infantry dashed forward and occupied the German trenches. The Germans were forced to abandon Bray and retire in northerly direction.
 Near Albert the Germans were pushed lack on the French cavalry and forced to abandon their guns.
 The retreat was not checked until Ba- p&ume was reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-12

it is related the German right prac-
 tically was enveloped and made des-
 perate efforts to escape On September
 26 General Von Klucks army extended
 it's front as far as Arras, which town
 marked the limit beyond which the Ger
 mans could not extend because beyond
 stretched the plain of Lower Flanders,
 where no natural defences exist.
 From September 2 to the beginning of October the Germans made numerous counter attacks, the heaviest between Amiens and Peronne.
 Seven miles northwest of Arniens is Bray, commanding the roads to Bapaume end Arras. The Germans chose this point to arrest the pursuit of the allies. Parallel with their. progress northward on Oc- toher Il French troops from Rove, form ing about three divisions, with much ar tillery cover the crossing of the somme. While the bulk of the German forces waited for the allies before Bray, the general staffs of the allies determined to attempt the crossing of the river on Il front three and half miles wide be- tween Vaire and Mericourt. At this point the ground is low, swampy and wooded and easy to defend if warning were given but the Germans neglected to fSrtify the position and brought all their artillery fire to bear on the Bray road.
 Early on October 1, during an artillery duel the allied infantry swerved towards the west and descended to the Somme towards Corbie to attempt a crossing. At midday the troops wading through the bogs. began crossing some of them using rafts and frail canvass boats. One regiment crossed by means of a rope stretched from bank to bank. The cav airy passed over a ford at Sally
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-04
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It's Grandmother's recipe to bring
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g. Everybody is using it again.

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advancing age. We all know the advan-
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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-04
busy cutting their grain

busy cutting their grain. All re-
port that the crops are very poor.
Miss Ella Freeman came back Sat-
urday afternoon to teach school in
Dist. No. IS, and we were all glad
to have her back. This is her third
year here. School Dist. No. 4S OPP
ened Monday with Miss Sylvia x.
Wright as teacher
Martin Longballa, wife and son
came out to Hanson's Sunday. Mr..
Hanson, Misses Katharine Ecker
strom and Mildred Johnson went
back with them Sunday evening. Mr.
Hanson left for Park Rapids Mon
day morning and the two latter went
back to their home at Minneapolis
after visiting at Becida for some
time.
Mrs. NJ J. Dunlap and son were
Bemidji callers Monday. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-09-04

have had charge of the school here
for the past three years, left the first
of the week for Farwell, Mimi.
Hartvik Hanson attended the
dance at Bagley Saturday
T.. E. Rider and family were out
to the dance at Skarolhid's Saturday
night.
Arne Rauk and Will Weinch were
down to Bagley Saturday.
Mrs. Dell Amadon spent the last
of the week with relatives at NAL
lard. "@
Mrs. Arthur Fuller of Bagley is
visiting at the home of her brother,
Nels Nelson. <.....
. Work was commenced this week
on the steel and concrete bridge over
|, the little Mississippi river east of
4 here. Autos will have to go the
south road between here and Solway
until the bridge is finished.