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The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-12-10
Religious Faiths Of the War
ring Nations.

In the present war there are not
only some new national alignments,
nations once enemies standing to-
gether; but as we study the relig-
ious faiths of the people involved,
there are alignments that would
be difficult to understand should
we try to bring the religious ele-
ment into the international con-
troversy. From the latest avail
able atatistics we give the follow
ing figures:
The religious census of Germany
gives the following figures: Of the
61,7OO 529 people counted, 39,374,-
648 professed adherence to the
Evangelical church, 2,540,405 to
the Catholic church end 566, 1893
to the Jewish church.
The 37,989,993 persons in Prus.
sia we're divided as follows: Evan
gelical, 23,847,337; Catholic, 49,
6OS,183; Jewieh, 374 ,353; and the
6,598,168 people in Bavaria as fol
lows: Evangelical, 1861, ,O79; Cath
olic, 4,66S.1O0 and Jewish, 1928.
Austria's population in 1910
was 8,571, 1884; Roman Catholics,
%, 100000; Greek Catholics, B.
417,OOO; Oorthodox Greeks, $685.
600; Protestants, $4,000; Jews,
1,314,OO0.
Hungary's population in 1910
was 29,886,497: Roman Catholics,
1O,SSS, ,338; Greek Catholics, g.
025, ,425; Orthodox Greeks, 1886
S74; Protestants. 1861, ,696; Jews,
932,4O6.
Frances population in 1911 was
39,6O2,259: Roman Catholics, 49,
10000: Protestants, C,0OO and
Jews, $4,000.
England's (the United King
dom) population in 1911 was 49,
37O,530; 100000 Protestants; s.
100000 Roman Catholics and $780,
OOO Jews
Russia's population in 1912 was
73,359,000; of these about 34,0OO,-
600 are in Asia: Orthodox Greeks,
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-12-10

The man who waits to be given
chance has life time job as waiter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

New York September 2.-Further divi- dend reductions and changes resulting from the European war were announced today. The Guaranty Trust company, one of the largest financial institutions in the country, stated that, under existing con- ditions" it was deemed advisable not to pay the extra per cent dividend which had some to be regarded as part of the quarterly distribution in addition to the regular payment of 6 per cent.
 Because of the advisability of con serving it's cash resources the American Snuff company has decided not to de- clare cash dividend on common stock. In lieu of such payment the directors have ordered a proportionate distribution of 2045 shares of per cent preferred stock of the Lorilard Tobacco company and $40 shares of z per cent of preferred stock of the Ligett & Myers Tobacco company, which came into the snuff company's pos session on the dissolution of the American Tobacco company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
PANAMA TREATY SIGNED:
 U. s. WILL REAP BENEFIT

Panama September 2.--A treaty by which the United States gains control of the waters of the harpors of Colon and Ancon. together with other valuable rights, was signed here today by William Jennings Price, the American minister, and Ernesto T. Lefevre, Panama, secre- tary of foreign relations.
 The new convention has been under negotiation for four years. Early last year negotiations were broken off by Panama because it then seemed impossi- hle to bring the two governments into accord.
 The instrument replaces what has been known as the Davis agreement of June l5, 1914, in which the boundaries of the canal zone were tentatively fixed with the understanding that a future formal treaty would fix the delimitation perma- nently It also amplifies the Panama canal treaty of November IS. 1903, under which the canal zone was acquired from Panama.
 Panama, by provisions of the conven- ton. for the first time will be placed in direct physical connection with the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Tells of Adriatic

Washington, September 2.-Collector Ma lone of the New York customs house tele- graphed the treasury department to- night additional information relating to the steamship Adriatic of the British naval reserve which reached port there Saturday, and is seeking to clear again tomorrow.
 MT. Malone informed the department that the Adriatic had 1000 tons of general cargo, only coal enough for the round trip, 1s0 nonmilitary passengers of both sexes and 12 persons in her crew mem- bers of the royal naval reserve. Aside from 200 rounds of ammunition for her four six-inch guns. carried for protec- tion, Collector Malone said the Adriatic carried no munitions of war
 The information was transmitted to the state department for the use of the joint board of neutrality. Some officials thought tonight that clearance would be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
FIGHTS WHEN BEEF
 GOES UP ONE CENT
Rivers Alleged to Have
 Driven Customers From :, Store-Held by Police

R. J. Rivers. a miner employed ar Margaret Mines, is alleged to have be- come ineensed at the price of beef and IS said to have badly damaged Badonna' $ store at Twenty-eighth street and Fifth avenue about 6:45 o'clock last night. The infuriated man was finally overpowered by Detective R. G. Williams and brought to the city Jail. charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct
 According to Detective Williams, the miner almost wrecked the store. He is alleged to have picked up large heads of cabbage and by throwing them about to have chased out all the customers and the proprietor of the market as well. Other vegetables, canned goods and whatever Rivers could get his hands on was used by the miner to demonstrate his ability to demolish the place.
 The fight is alleged to have been caused by the fact that beefsteak had gone up another cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
AUSTRIANS ROUTED BY RUSSIANS AFTER
 FURIOUS STRUGGLE
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day at the Russian consulate here a cahlegran which he said he had re- ceived from the Russian war office at PeIrograd tSt. Petersburg). It con firms previous official statements re- garding q Russian advance in the northern part of eastern Prussia
 Regarding the situation in the south ern part Of eastern Prussia the mes- sage says "The Germans have con centrated endorsements on the whole of their front and have taken the of fensive in superior force against two of our army corps. The latter suffered considerably from the fire of the heavy artillery brought up by the enemy from his fortresses on the Vistula. Since then we have brought up reinforce ments and contact with the enemy is being maintained.
 "On the Galioian front heavy fight ing continues.
 "On September 1 all the Austrian at three gdhs, 10 machine guns and over 10oo rrisoners, who stated that the Austrian lossss were very heavy.
 "In eastern Ga1icia our advance con- tinues. Especially stubborn fighting took place on the River Gnilaia Lipa. Here naturally strong position was deliberately fortified and. according to the statements of the prisoners, con- sdered by the Austrians to be impreg nable. This position has been taken by our troops. An attempt to check our advance by counter attack from the direction of Galitch failed Aus trians were rcpulsed. leaving 4S00 dead in ;he field In this battle our troops took a large number of prisoners. among them one general, 32 guns and ammunition and supply columns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
BUTTE PASSES
 DAY 0F QUIET Four Mine Rioters Are Ar rested-Tro0ps Arrive
 in City

Butte, Mont, September 2.--Buttes first day of martial law with the Montana National Guard occupying the courthouse and city hall passed without disturb anoe.
 Four arrests of leaders of the Butte Mine Workers union were made, one of the men being James Chapman, who act ed as judge in the deportation of men who refused to join the new union. Chap man had cartridges in his pockets. Three others who were arrested carried re- volvers.
 The city was searched for "Muckie' Macdonald, president of the union, but he could not be found. He is wanted on charges of melting riots It was said many more arrests will be made.
 The Butte police and the sheriffs forces of Silver Bow county were ordered to cooperate with the militia in making the arrests and maintaining peace. The men arrested will be tried by a military court.
 For the first time in days the juris- diction committee of the new union did not appear at the mines and enforce it's order that prohibited nonmembers from working.
 For several blocks around the court house the streets were patrolled by mili- tiamen who prohibited persons from pass ing through the guarded district. On two sides of the courthouse gatling guns were placed in the streets. Two machine guns were placed on the courthouse roof. The state troops will sleep in the courthouse for the present
 Orders placing Butte under martial law prohibit boys and girls under Is years from being on the streets at night Wom- en, unaccompanied, are requested not to appear on the streets. Public meetings have been prohibited, but certain organ izations will be allowed to meet if they obtain perm. $.
 The mines of Butte worked as usual but when the miners came to the surface aft CT completing their shifts they were searched for dynamite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
RAIN INTERPRETERS WITH
 GRAND CIRCUIT RAGING

Syracuse, N Y.. September 2.-Rain today interrupted the racing at the grand circuit meeting held in connec- ton with the New York State Fair Five heats were contested. but no one of the four numbers on the programme was completed.
 Two heats were raced in the Elm pire state stake of $1o,0OO for 2:11 trotters and in both. Lassie McGregor the favorite, was beaten. In the Syra cuse stake of 5000 for 2:11 pacers King Couchman, the fnvorite. wal pressed hard by Napoleon Direct. lr the first heat Geers was in fourth place at the three-quarter pole. and | within inches of the winner at tho wire.
 Track conditions permitting thu
 programme will be resumed tomorrow
 morning Otherwise 1t will be helt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

mainder of the country Hitherto the capital has been cut off by the canal zone. large tract of fertile land called Las Sabanas" or The Ssvannahs, was cedeed to Panama. In this territory are located many of the handsome country estates of wealthy Panamans.
 The United States acquires absolute control over all the waters of Colon and Ancon harbors and in addition two small islands lying in Ancon hal hor, which are to be used for observation and light stations by the coast artillery. One of these islands will be fortified. The site of Battery Hancock, on the Colon water front. is given to the United States as also is control of all piers at the north entrance of the canal, costing approxi- mately s2,5o0,0oO.
 It is especially stipulated in the treaty that no railway shall be quilt across the
 Sabanas' without the 1-consent of the United States and that the United States may retake and occupy d portion or all of these lands if needed for the protec- ton and defense of the canal or its ap- ploa ches.
 The treaty now will he sent to the Washington and Panama Senates for ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Details of Maneuyers

Details of Maneuvers
 Antwerp, September 2.--(via London, S:20 D. m.)-The following official state ment concerning the maneuvers of the Zeppelin airship over Antwerp last night and early today was issued today:
 "A Zeppelin airship was reported at 10;30 o'clock last night near the forts to the south of the city and also near the River Nethe. It passed over Aloest to- ward Termonde and Ghent and- then re- turned toward Antwerp and tried to fly over the city, but for a time a heavy aerial fire kept it outside the outer forti- fications.
 At o'clock this morning five or six bombs were dropped from it. Later seven bombs were dropped in the Pare ,itl Rosignol close to some houses which have been converted into hospitals and which were flying the Red Cross flag. These houses were damaged and 10 IT F persons slightly wounded. After the bomb dropping exploits the Zeppelin dis appeared in the direction of MaIines
 An examination of the bombs dropped showed that they have a thin double covering, the two covers being joined together with mushroom-shaped rivets which act the part of bullets and are lia- ble to cause terrible injury when the covers are burst by the explosion. They are similar to those used by the Bonnet motor car bandits in France
 ''The Belgian authorities today com ducted the United States consul 10 he Red Cross buildings which were struck by bombs that he might see the extent of the damage done. King Albert also visited the buildings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Form French Relief Fund

Washington, September "A French re- lief fund is being formed for the purpose of assisting sick and wounded refugees, not only French. but also Belgian, Eng fish and other natonalities, now swarm
 ing into Paris and other French centers. An organization will shortly be perfected among the many people interested ill Franco American activities throughout the country. Meantime individual subscrip- tions are being received by the French embassy in Washington which will see that the funds are properly applied.
 Reports reaching here from Paris and other places in France tell of the misery, particularly among the poorer classes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

Antwerp and suburbs, wounding four people. Refugees tell of alleged German atrocities.
 Turkey IL is reported in Constantinople that war between Turkey and Greece Is but matter of moments. |
 Austria Austrian troops are reported defeated by Montenegrin forces in Bosnia.
 Servia Nish report says 200.o00 Austrians 4 have retreated, leaving 10000 dead upon \ the field following the battle of JedauH when they were defeated by the Ser-N vians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
QPEN LETTER
 FROM A WELL KNOWN MINISTER
East Lake, Ala. August 2s. 1914

East Lake, Ala. August 28. 1914 Dear Drs. Dozier.
 We would like to say to all who might chance to see these lines, that our present happy condition is due to you, aa well as other good causes.
 About eight years ago my wife was in very poor health. She was treated by some of our best local physcians-good physicians. too, and for months she was | great sufferer from some unknown cause.
 The doctors thought that her con- dition was due to internal cancer, tumor, or floating kidney. They felt that the only remedy was an operation. In despair. I met Mir. Joe Holmes, a member of the Birmingham police force. | friend of ours, and told him of our condition. He said. Why don't you try the Drs. pozier?" We did. and after a careful examination. they said they could cure her. They prescribed a fhree months treatment. She did as they directed and she is now well. We feel that. we are due you this statement fo facts. and also owe it to all &ho Ire now or who shall hereafter nuffor from like troubles.
 l am. your friend,
 A c. SWINDALI4,
 Minister of the Gospel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Agree on Cotton Plans

New York, September 2-Tentative plans agreed on by committee repre- senting the New York cotton exchange and the Liverpool Cotton association for the reduction of the open straddle in- terest between the two markets and for ments, both bought and sold will be considered tomorrow at a meeting of the New York cotton exchange
 report which will be presented will show that the committee has agreed that a difference of 150 points between Jan uary February Liverpool and December New York is equitable and should be ac- cepted by all interests IS the basis of liquidation. The committee has in view a reduction in price to 5.70 for January February in Liverpool on Monday.
 London. September 2.-(S:2O D. m)-One of the 300 British wounded who arrived at Southampton today was a gunner who was stricken blind while serving his gun. He said the Germans came up in closely packed lines and that the British guns simply slaughtered them.
 New York. September 2-J. C. Ward law, professor in the State Normal school in Athens Ga, was a passenger on the steamer Carpathia, which arrived here today from Messina. Malta and Naples He was accompanied by his daughter and number of young wom- en students, said he saw hundreds O, thousands of soldiers mobilized in Italy and in Naples and Rome there was con- stant cheering for France among the Italian soldiers
 Professor WardlaW was chairman of an American committee which worked with Ambassador Page in Rome for the relief of their fellow countrymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

over until Friday morning. Running races are on the programme here for the last three days of the week. Sum- mary: ix I1lHll
 The Syracuse 2:11 pace. 3 in 5 heats. value 5000 (unfinished) king Couch man, br. g., tMcMahon) l. Napoleon Direct oh. S., (Geers) ? 2. Camelia, br. m.. (Cox) 8. Irene Beau, oh. . tMurphy) A. Baron Aloyonne also started. Time, 2:O3H, 2:03H.
 Empire state, 2:14 trot. 3. in heats, value $10,000 Unfinished )--Margaret Druien, b. m.. (Cox) 1 l. sienna, br. m, tGerritty) 3 9 Lassie McGregor, ch. m, tMurphy) 2 5. McCloskey, br. g. tMcDonald) 2. King Clansman and Hazel Laing also started. Time. 2:061a, 2:06%.
 The, Hudson. 2:0s pace. in heats. value $2O00 lunfinished)-Peter Stew ems, b. s., (Garrison) 1. Walnut Grove. blk. s.. (Ruthven) 2. Marietta. blk. m. (Murphy) 3. Time, 2;11h-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
WAR BULLETINS
tContinued from Page One,

tContinued from Page One, Six members of her crew nre missing, five were saved.
 Cettinje. September 2.-tvia London, S;I2 D. m.)-AIthough numerically in- ferfor the Montenegrins have defeated the AusfrisNs near Bilek in Bosnia.
 General yokOvitch. according to the announcement. has taken the offensive and Is marching on Tchainitch in pur- suit of the Austrinus.
 London, September 3.--i3 a. m.)--A dispatch to the Chronicle from Paris states fhnt orders have been issued for the removal of nlI wounded from Paris tO Rcnnes and Nantes.
 London, September 3.-4:OD a. m.)-A Petr0grnd tSt. Petersburgb special tO the Renter Telegram company says that fhe garrison at kOenigsberg. EAst Prussia, has made an unsuccessfu1 at- tempt at . sOrtie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
United States

President Wilson signs the war risk insurance bill Two hundred and fifty Americans reach Paris from Switzerland Twenty-four hundred American refugees from the war zone arrive in New York on board the Carpathia. Foreign ambas- sadors report to Secretary Garrison that relief measures for Americans abroad are progressing rapidly. Ambassador Spring. Rice of England thanks United States for neutral attitude and urges it's con tinuance Tentative plans for adjustment of cotton exchange difficulties are agreed upon by international committee in News York. It is reported in Washing ton that United States manufacturers have contracted to furnish warning na- tions s200oo,00o worth of ammunition and arms.
 England
 A London report says British cruiser has captured the German steamer Kron- prinz Wilhelm. British wounded arrive from the front. The Canadian govern- nent is considering canceling German patents and copyrights. The English war bureau reports continuous fighting on Belgian frontier and declares the Brit ish cavalry is taking an important and successful part A British trawler is re- ported to have been blown up by a Ger man mine in the North Sea.
 Germany
 A Berlin report to London says the German capital is being guarded by sev- eral army corps German diplomats pro test against the alleged violation of Chi nese neutrality by Japan. German reports claim victory along the Belgian frontier over the allied troops. Wholesale assas- sination of German troops by Louvain citizens is charged by German officers. A Berlin report says the German troops have defeated the French and captured 10 guns near Campaigne. Russia
 A Petrograd report admits the deieat of Russian troops under General Sam sonoff in northern Prussia by. the Ger mans. A report from the same city of ficially declares the Austrians have been completely defeated by Russians around Lemberg, losing 10000 killed A delayed report from Petrograd tells of an Aus trian defeat at Lustschoff by the Rus sians.
 France
 The capital of the French nation has been moved from Paris to Bordeaux. 35S miles southwest A German aeroplane again has flown over Paris. French aero- nauts pursued the invader and d battle in the air ensued. The bourse has closed. Official French reports say the French 1 troops have advanced. repulsing the Ger mans in the Vosges Furious fighting is reported on the Belgian frontier. Japan
 paratory for attack on Kieuchau. Siege of Kieuchau by sea continues
 Belgium
 ' ].
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
WAKE OF THE WAR

following in the train of war. These came from American and French residents of Paris. Mrs. Herman H. Harjes, wife of the American banker in Paris, being among those who have drawn special it- tention to the urgent needs of the thou sands of French and Belgian peasantry driven into Paris by the onrusll of the contending forces
 An announcement will be made later of the details of organization of the French fund, which will be centralized and ad- mnistered by the French embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
FIREARMS TURNED
 IN AT PALACE.

Mexico City, September 2.-rhousands of firearms were turned in today at the national palace the citade, and the for eign legations in conformity with de- cree by the military authorities that all arms be surrendered. One room in the Brazilian legation Is completely filled with arms and ammunition.
 A meeting of constitutionalist generals at the national palace tonight discussed methods to be used in"cailing for general elections in accordance with the plan of Guadalupe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Details of Battle of Jedar

Nish, Servia, September 2.-(Via Lon don, 9.15 D. m.)-An official statement is- sued today gives new and fuller details of the battle of Jedar. The Austrian force of 100000 men held favorable posi- tion. By it's retreat it admitted defeat. The Austrans left on the field of battle 10000 dead and more than 200o wounded, according to the report.
 Altogether" continues the statement, "40,000 of the enemy were placed hors de combat. We have sent to the interior more than 4O00 men whom We took rris- oners. and have captured 60 guns, much ammunition. the material for the con struction of a 600-metre bridge and a train.
 eThe battle was of great Importance because it was decisive. The enemy re- treated to Santzek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
KELLER ANDPARTY | BACK AFTER VISIT OF TEN COUNTIES Has Secured All Data Neces- sary on Proposed State
 Highways TO BEGIN TO WRITE
 REPORT AT ONCE Blount County Route to Tuscumbia Preferable-Scouts Impressed by Appearance of Progress and
 Thrift in CulIman County
By l.. s. BETTY
KeIIer's Recommendation

In his report to the legislature. w. S. Keller, state highway en- gineer, will recommend as a result of his inspection trips the building of the following trunk-line high ways:
 Birmingham-Tuscu through Blount county: Tuscumbia- -Tusca- loosa. via Russellville and Haley vile: Birmingham-H Huntsville, down the Tennessee valley; Birmingham Mobile, via Montgomery. and east and west laterals at Birmingham and Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

ville and towns in Marion and Fayette counties.
 Ia his report to the legislature the state engineer will also tecommend a number of other trunk lines The prin- cipal roads he will recommend will be. in addition to the Birmingham -Tus- cunlbia highway. a road down the Ten nessee valley to Huntsville, road leading north and south through the state, from Birmingham to Mobile by way of Montgomery. and roads leading east and west from Birmingham and Mortgomery..
 MT. Keller spent last night in Bir- mingham and left early this morning for Mont gomery. He announced to The Age Herald reporter before leaving that he did not contemplate taking any more trips for the purpose of inspect ling proposed highways. stating that he |had all the information he desired. He |declarei that he would Immediately be- Igin writing his report for the legisla- turo