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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Charge Belgian Population Fought Troops From Am bush-Claim Troops Not Cruel

New York, September 1s.-Adolf von Bruening, formerly secretary to the German embassy at Washington. who now is at Genoa, Italy. has sent to relative here the following con- munication from Dr. A. F. M. Zim- merman, German under secretary of foreign affairs, with the information that the German government requested that it be given publicity:
 Berlin, August 30 1914.
 "Official communication of the German general staff: The city of Loewen d.ou- vain) had surrendered and was given over to us by the Belgian authorities. On Monday, August "A, some of our troops were shipped there, and intercourse with the inhabitants was developing quite friendly.
 On Tuesday afternoon, August 25, our troops, hearing about an imminent Bel gian sortie from Antwerp, left in that direction, the commanding general ahead in motorcar, leaving behind only A col onel with soldiers to protect railroad. As the rest of the commanding general s staff with the horses was going to follow and collected on the market place, sud denly rifle fire opened from all the sur rounding houses, all the horses being killed and five officers wounded, one of them seriously.
 simultaneously fire opened at about lo different places in town. also on some or our troops just arrived and waiting on the square in front of the station and on incoming military trains. Two priests caught handing out ammunition to the people We're shot in front of the station.
 Street Fighting
 Street fight lasted till Wednesday. tle 18th, in the afternoon (24 hours) when stronger forces, arrived in the meantime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
GERMANS DEFEND THE
 BURNING OF LOUVAIN

succeeded in getting the upper hand The town and northern suburb were burning at different places and by this time have probably burned down altogether.
 "On the part of the Belgian government a general rising of the population against time; depots of arms were found, where to each gun was attached the name of the citizen to be armed.
 "A spontaneous rising of the people has been recognized. at the request of the smaller states at The Hague conference. as being within the law of nations. as far as weapons are carried openly and the laws of civilized warfare are being observed, but such rising was only ad- mitted in order to fight the attacking enemy.
 MurderOus Fire
 ''In the case of Loewen the town had already surrendered, the town being oc- cupied by our troops. Nevertheless the population attacked on all sides and with murderous fire the occupying forces and newly arriving troops.
 Therefore there can be no question of means of defense allowed by the law of nations, neither of a warlilxe guet-apens tambush) but only of a treacherous att tempt of the civil population, the more to be condemned as it apparently was planned long beforehand with simultane- ous attack with Antwerp, as arms were not carried openly, as women and young girls took part in the fight and blinded our wounded, sticking their eyes out
 The barborous attitude of the Belgian population in parts occupied by our troops not only has justified our severest meas ures. but forced them on us for the sake of self-preservation. The intensity of the resistance of the population is shown by the fact that in Loewen 2i hours were necessary to break down their attack. We ourselves regret deeply that during these fights the town of Loewen has been destroyed to great extent Ned less to say these are intentional on our part, but cannot be avoided in this in famous franc tireur war being led against us.
 Whoever knows the good natured char acter of our troops cannot seriously pre- tend that they are inclined to needless or frivolous destruction.
 'The entire responsibility for these events rests with the Belgian government who with criminal frivolty have given to the Belgian people instructions con trary to the law of nations and melted their resistance, and who, in spite of our repeated warnings. even. after the fall of Luettich tLiege) have done nothing to induce them to a peaceful attitude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
'GoOeronents Hodxed By Rays

After having successfully fooled for a while, at different times, the govern ments of France and Italy, and having likewise attempted, though unsuccess- fully, to hoax the British admirality. Signor Ulivi, the inventor of the fa- nous .FS' rays. has fled from his home in Milan with the police hot on his trail. says Pearson's Weekly.
 So ends the most colossal scientific hoax of the century. For Ulivi's claims. if substantiated, would have revolutions navies of the world obsolete
 By means of his mysterious rays" he asserted that he was able to detonate at long distances dynamite or other high ex- plosives inclosed in metal cases, and at Florence last February four torpedoes submerged in the Arno river by Admiral Fornari. acting for the Italian govern ment, did certainly explode mysteriously while Ulivi operated his electrical appa- ratus a dozen miles away
 Similarly, too, at Havre where the French government tested his alleged in- vention sometime previously, submarine mines were exploded under like circum- stances, and at so-called tests carried out before our admirality officials in the Solent last summer, three miniature tor pedoes, that had been previously charged with guncotton by Ulivi, were said by him to have been detonated by his ap- paratus at a distance of about 1000 yards.
 The British government. however de- clined to proceed further with the experi- ments, their experts having reported to them that the torpedoes were probably detonated by means of some chemical substance surreptitiousy placed inside the case by Ulivi himself prior to their submergence. This supposition now turns out to be correct for the Italian police, when raiding his secret laboratory at Milan the other day, discovered therein quantities of sodium, a chemical which. as every schoolboy knows, bursts into flame on being brought into contact with water.
 Ulivis plan would appear to have been to bore tiny holes in the outer case of his submarine bombs, which were then plugged with cotton wool and painted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
BARBOUR RECOVERS PROPERTY STOLEN
 NINE YEARS AGO

A negro accosted Superintendent S.. D. Willingham of the juvenile court on Twentieth street yesterday morning and offered to sell him a long gold chain and an Elk's charm for the small sum of one dollar MT. Willingham promptly marched the negro to police headquarters and turned the case over to Detectives R. G. Williams and H. B. Brown.
 An investigation brought forth the fact that the Elk's charm and chain were the property of Ben F. Barbour of Barbour Brothers Plumbing and Elec- tric company, on South Twentieth street, and had been stolen years ago. MT Barbour was greatly surprised as well as pleased at receiving his prop erty back.
 There were no arrests made in the case as the negro who had the charm state that he bought it from someone else and the detectives found them selves up against an endless chain of ownership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Cotton Conference
 Ends in Disagreement

Washington. September 1S.-The confer ence of southern representatives and sem ators, organized to devise plans for deal ing with the cotton situation tonight de- clined to accept the proposal to impose federal tax to curtail next years cot ton production After a heated argu- ment over the proposed tax the confer ence adjourned indefinitely.
 Senator Hoke Smith and Representative Hardwick of Georgia presented the tax proposal. A report was made by spe- cial committee consisting of Senators Williams White and Clarke of Arkansas, and Representatives Hardwick and Bur giss, which held that a federal tax on cotton production would be constitutional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
WAR TALK KILLS THIS DOG
Animal Commits Suicide at Thought
 of Separation From Its Master

From the New York Sun.
 Genava.-A prize police or army dog, owned by c. c. Sunstrum of this city, killed itself last night. Mir. Sunstrum, an athlete, had carefully trained his dog since it was d puppy. Of late MT. Sun strum has talked frequently of returning to Germany, and he discussed the pros- pect of war frequently with companions and others. Sunstrum declares the dog took particular interest in the talk, show ing it by his movements and the manner in which he would cling to his master.
 When the dog evinced this interest MT. Sunstrum would frequently declare he would come back and get the dog after the war in case he left this country. Last night he left the pet tied with chain on a porch at his home
 When he returned late in the evening he found the dog had jumped over the railing of the porch, and the chain had drawn the collar about his neck and strangled him. Friends of the owner be- leve the dog thought it had lost it's mas ter and ended it's life.N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

have a hope. or a sorrow, or disappoint- ment that is not vivisected before your very face.
 There Is no privacy in home. It is a place where the seven veils are stripped off of your soul and you are not left with a single rag of decent secrecy When you want privacy to nurse a wounded heart. don't hunt for 1t at home. Seek it in the midst of the multitude.
 For discomfort, strictly jail privi- leges. for fetters that chafe and gall, and for lack of consideration and or dinary politeness, and for having peo- pie tell you things that you don't want to hear. commend me to home. It's got a monopoly.
 There's no place like home," re- peated the sentimental optimist.
 That's right, but there are lots of better places." said the pessimist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Since it became known that Russia was making great headway in Galicia the comment in Vienna newspapers has been guarded. editorials dealing chiefly with the German campaign in western Europe. The presence of 70000 Polish refugees from Galicia- however, added to the con stant arrival of train loads of wounded, tended to offset this reticence.
 The police recently issued a decree warning persons against spreading un- favorable war news under threats of the severest penalties. Spies are found ev- anywhere, in cafes and on the streets, trying to overhear private conversations and then hastening to the police and de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
 Jones Replies to Weatherly

have just read Mr. Weathery card regarding his state that the waerworks company backing campaign Mr. Weathery public speech made the above statement without any qualifications whatever and challenged him make public his proof
 He accosted the street today and said he would like to give in confidence the of his nfomants. declined any confidential statements from Mr. Weathery and told him to give them to the public iterate my statement that the waterworks company has neither directly indirectly subscribed promised paid my campaign Not of its officials has promised his has made effort to aid me in my race
 Mr. Weatherly give his proof to the public which is most concerned in the facts.
 HARRY JONES. s September 18 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Fighting Furious
END OF BATTLE
 EXPECTED SOON

London, September 1S.-G0:0O D .m.) The Copenhagen correspondent of the Central news agency has forwarded the following dispatch received from eBr- lin:
 "The situation of the German troops in the great battle on the western frontier is good, and in the center, where the Germans have received sub stantial endorsements. The end of the battle is expected soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
AEROPLANES ARE
 PUT OUT OF ACTION

Bordeaux, September 1S.-(S:OO D. m, ] The Troyes correspondent of the Temps has sent the following dispatch:
 According to wounded prisoners, German aeroplanes have been put out of action through lack of gasoline. French aviators, on the other hand, have been doing excellent work. One French airman dropped bombs at an important railroad junction with the result that 10 trains filled with re- treating Prussians were stalled
 "In the last convoy of prisoners brough to Troyes were F imperial guardsmen captured in the wood near Vitry Le-Francois department of Marne). Attached to their sleeves by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF FIVE
 DAYS BATTLE ALONG AISNE RIVER

London. September 1s.-t9;30 p. m.) The Exchange Te1egraph's Paris cor respondent in dispatches received to- night says:
 A comprehensive account of the five days battle on the Aisne river. which he described as the ffercest in the western theatre since the beginning of war was given by French officer uho arrived in Paris today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Germans Entrenching

London, September 18.-(S:57 p. m.) An Ostend dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says:
 "The Germans are entrenching them selves strongly on the River Sambre from Maubeuge to Namur. l nave seen important defensive works at Thuin, Farciennes and Floreffe. Many tnhabi- tants of these places have been forced to labor on the works.
 'T have been told tho same Kind or Qualifications are being erected on the Mouse from Givet to Namur."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

On the morning of the 14th,' the of ficer said. "the Germans called a halt, but by afternoon the battle had become gen. eral. All next day the battle was of a ding-dong nature, the Germans evidently awaiting endorsements. In the night, however they revived furious fight. but the French troops gallantly met the onslaught, repulsing the Germans, no fewer than 10 times with fearful losses.
 The Germans still came on, however, attacking the French lines. There had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

been nothing like it since the beginning of the conflict. The enemy hurled dense masses of troops at us in a supreme en- deavor to check out forward progress but when dawn came. we still held the position and even had gained ground slightly.
 'grhe artillery duel was continued throughout the next day. The morning of the 17th again saw desperate fight ing This time we threw the Germans back some 10 kilometers capturing 65t men and a lot of mitrailleuses."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

pins were Red Cross insignia to which, it Is believed, they had no right. They have been sent to a French ambulance corps, where their qualifications may be tested.
 Military automobilists report that the country around the battlefield is teem- ing with German stragglers. who fre- quently fire on French conveys"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Burris

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth R. Burris, aged 50 years. who was almost instantly killed by a. street car Wednesday night, were con- ducted yesterday morning from the residence, 6004 Third avenue, south, woodlawn. Interment followed in For est Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, John B. Bur ris, well known merchant. and a son, Charles E. Burris. and a daughter, Mrs. Martin, of Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
PARLIAMENT ENDS SESSION; HOME
 RULE BILL PASSED
Westminster Palace Shaken by Unusual Enthusiasm at the Final Meeting-Sing
 God Save the King"

London, September Is.-G2:4O D. m.) Enthusiasm unusual in the staid leg fsIutive halls of Westminster palace Wns displayed today when the two houses of Parliament were proruged. While King George was absent inspect ing the frops his speech was read in tbe House of Lords by Viscount Hal dane. the lord high chancellor, and in the House of Commons by John F. Whitley, the deputy speaker.
 When the announcement was made in the House of Lords that the royal as- sent had been given to the Irish home rule, and the Welsh church disestab- lishment suspensory bill, and to num- Der of emergency measures. cheers were given for the passing of the Irish and the Welsh bills
 On the announcement of the passing of the Irish home rule bill in the House of Commons the nationalists and lib- erals broke into loud cheers which were repeated again and again.
 Will Crooks, the labor leader asked if it was in order to sing God Save the King" Without waiting for per- hlisslon ne elected 10 start the first verse himself, and then broke down with emotion.
 The anthem was taken up by the spectators in the galleries as well as by the members and the singing was heard in the yard of the palace
 As the members filed away from the halls MT. Crooks cried out God Save Ireland"
 John Redmond. Irish nationalist leader answered: God save England"
 Parliament will sit again October 27.
 Kings Speech
 In his speech from the throne pro- foguing Parliament King George spoke today follows:
 My Lords and Gentlemen:
 T address you in circumstances that call for action rather than for speech. After every endeayor had been made by my government to preserve the peace of the world, I was compelled in the assertion of treaty obligations delib- erately set at naught and for the pro- etction of the public law of Europe and of the vital interests of my empire. to so to war.
 My navy and my arms have with un- ceasing vigilance, courage and skill sustanied in association with our gal lant and faithful allies, just and righteous cause. From every part of my empire there has been a spon- taneous enthusiastic rally to our com mon flag.
 Gentlemen of the House of Com- mons. l thank you for the liberality with which you have met great emer- gency. My lords, and gentlemen, we are fighting for worthy purpose and we shall not lay down our arms until that purpose has been fully achieved.
 II rely with confidence upon the loyal and united efforts of all my sub- jects, and l pray that Almighty God may give us His blessing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Modern Education

From the Pittsburg Post.
 .The idea of a woman letting a man mend his own shirtn'
 Don't condemn a woman because she doesn't know how to sew. She may have some domestic accomplishments. She may, for instance, know how to mix good cocktail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
PERSONAL

The many friends of Mrs. James M. Hanby, who was operated on Wednesday for appendicitisfi will be pleased to learn that she is resting well and unless com Eucations arise will soon recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
NO CHANGE
 IN SITUATION

London, September 1S.-(8:10 p. m.) An announcement issued by the off cial press bureau tonight says:
 According to a report received late today there is no particular change in the situation.
 There has been some activity on tho part of the allied cavalry, but mite result"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. MOllie Stratlen

The remains of Mrs. Mollie Stratlen, who died Thursday at her late resi- dence in Central park. were sent to Wetumpka yesterday morning for in torment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Mrs. Matte Williams

Greenville. September 1S.-(Special) 1.-The funeral services of Mrs. Hattie Williams were held Thursday afternoon at the home of her brother, Harris Johnson. Mrs. Will Hams died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. K. Tippens. at Chapman, and her remains were brought to Greenville yes- terday. The services were conducted by the Rev. B. c. Glenn and the Rev. O. V. Calhoun, and interment was made in Mag nolia cemetery She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. K. Hippens and Miss Ida Williams of Chapman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
AUSTRIAN PUBLIC IS WAITING IN DUMB
 PATIENCEFOR NEWS
What Is Really Happening On Rus- sian Frontier Closely Guarded By Newspapers and Officials -Warn ing Issued Against Spreading Un- fdvordbleWd News.

Venice September 18 6:35 D. m-(Via Paris, $40 m) in the complete of satisfactory details regarding the progress of the campaign Gacia and along the Servan frontier Austrian public waiting with dumb patience for definite news of what really is happening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Mrs. Jim Turner

Huntsville, September 18.-(Specialo News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Jim Turner at her home near Jeff. Two of her daughters were i'll when she died and one of them died on the following day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
A. c. Autrey

Greenville. September 1S.-(Special.)-A. c. Autrey died yesterday afternoon at a Montgomery infirmary following an op- eration. He was a prosperous planter living near Greenville, and was also su- perintendent of one of the Butler road crews, and was building the Greenville- Honoraville road. At the time of his death he was about 30 years of age. He was member of local Masonic lodge
 He is survived by his widow. his mother. Mrs. M. J. Autrey: four brothers, W. D. Autrcy. B. F. Autrey, George Aut- rey, and John Autrey. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor at his late residence. and he was given . Masonic burial at the family cemetery on Friday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Mrs. w. s. Cox

Ozark. September 1s.1Specia1 )-Mrs. Cox. widow of Willis S. Cox. died of paralysis at her home on South Railroad street last midnight. aged 6s years. She suffered the stroke last Tuesday and gradually grew worse. She was a de- voted member of the Methodist church. Among those surviving Is c. M. Cox. former postmaster Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
GIGANTIC BATTLE CONTINUING ALONG
 THE ENTIRE FRONT
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terrifying, but the troops of both armies appear to have been hardened to such scenes and fought with great coolness.
 The allies aviators apparently discov. cred today the placements of big German guns, notwithstanding the cleverness with which they are hidden beneath an earth en covering strewn with the branches oi trees. The German artillery opened con- centrated fire upon a certain portion oi the line and the heavy German artillery shortly afterward lapsed into silence al that spot, although it is not known wheth- CT they were rendered impotent or mere ly were effecting a change of position.
 It is impossible to learn from any ons portion of the line what is occurring al other places, but an inclination to recedt slightly seemed evident on the German side although they offered the most ob stinate resistance and fought as though made of iron. The allies at the sam, time doggedly pursued the small advan tage they gained and kept at the heel: of their reluctantly retiring foe.
 Fighting Furious
 At a point where the bulk of the Brit ish troops formed part of the allies line the fighting was furious yesterday ant today and some of the most famous Eng. fish, Scottish and Irish regiments, includ ing the guards and the Highlanders suf. fered severely. They performed the tasl set for them unf1inchingly, advancing ant occupying some of the advanced German positions, but at terrible cost.
 Behind the fighting line along the Acy. Puisssieux road. still lie many of ths dead who fell in the fighting of Septem. Der 5. Laborers engaged in the task o1 interment declare that although they hac buried great numbers more than a thou sand bodies still awaited removal iron the battlefield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
ALLIES UNABLE TO DISLODGE GERMANS
 AFTER FIVE DAYS OF
 DESPERATE BATTLE
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front somewhere north of Verdun, and thus drive the armies of the German crown prince, the Duke of Wurttemberg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

nouncing suspected persons. Hundreds of arrests already have been made and many persons have been placed under more or less strict police surveillance
 Six Slav deputies in the Reichsrath all ready have been imprisoned. These in- clude Dr. Kramarz the Czech leader.
 British Casualties
 London, September 1S.-Q0:20 D. m.)-The war office has received frcm headquar- ters at the front. under date of Septem- Der 10. the names of 12 officers killed, 34 wounded and seven missing. One killed was Lieutenant Colonel D. H. Mon tressor of the Sussex regiment. Lieuten- ant Colonel II. c. Lowther of the Scotch guards was wounded. He formerly was secretary to the Duke of Connaught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

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