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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
War Is Inevitable

Peking, August 16.-7Copies of the Japanese ultimatum to Germany were handed to the Chinese government and the foreign legations today.
 As it is not considered likely that Germany will comply with the Japanese demands, preparations are proceeding for a campaign by force of arms. Three British regiments in China have re- ceived instructions to hold themselves in readiness for transportation.
 The statement in the Japanese ulti- matum that Japan proposed to return Tsing-Tau to China Is regarded hope fully by Chinese officials The Chinese foreign board announced tonight that China realizes she cannot forcibly pre- vent transgression of her territory. She is, however. strengthening her forces at Tsinan with the view only to regulat- ing Chinese affairs. protest will be lodged if the allies land troops beyond the 50 kilometre limit allowed German troops for maneuvers.
 According to Japanese figures the German troops at Tsing-T Tau number S5 ere 's.ss>. several hundred re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
LOCAL SHOWERS ARE
 PROMISED THIS WEEK

Washington, August 16.--A week Of local showers was forecasted tonight by the weather bureau. Temperatures somewhat above the normal were pre- dicted for the northern and central portions of the country.
 "In the South Atlantic and Gulf states, local thundershowers will con tinue with reasonable temperatures, while in the extreme west, generally fair weather will prevail said the bull |letin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
PLAGUE VICTIMS
 BROUGHT ID SEVEN Negress, Nineteenth to Contract Disease Expires
 In New Orleans

New Orleans. August 16.-With the death here tonight of Mary Hooper, a negress. the number of bubonic plague victims was brought to seven. The woman was the nineteenth person to contract the con tagion since it's appearance here on June 2T. She became i'll two days ago and died a few hours after federal health authori-i ties today had announced that a diagnosia| had confirmed her malady as plague. She was 10 years of age, and resided at 1906 Biervile street Two infected rats were reported today by federal health authori- ties. Rodent cases of plague now number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Germany's Colonies In East

Washington, August 16.-Germany col onies and dependencies in China and the Pacific, threatened by Japan's ultimatum. consist of Kiau-Chau, a protectorate in northwestern China on the Yellow sea, and in the Pacific, German New Guinea, Bismarck archipelago, the Caroline Is- lands, the Palau Island, the Marianne Island, the Marshall Islands and the Sa- moan Islands of Savaii and Opolu.
 These Pacific islands have an estimated area of 6,l6O square miles and popu- lation of 357S00
 The estimated population of Kiau- Chau is 16s, 300, of which the whites number 39S6 almost exclusively Germans, and in cluding the garrison on peace footing
 Gcrmaiy's Pacific possessions are ad- ministered by an imperial governor Kali ser Wilhelmsand has a population of about TOO white men. virtually all Ger mans. The seat of the German Pacific possessions is at Herbertshoe. Bismarck archipelago.
 The Samoan Islands are owned in part by Germany. The Caroline, Pau and Marianne, the latter sometimes known as the Ladronnes. all form part of the Ger man New Guinea protectorate The na- tive population is 5500 with about POO Ger mans.
 The Marshall Islands are two chains of lagoon islands. several uninhabited In a population estimated at 15,ooo, less than POO are European.
 The Samoan Islands belonging to Ger many are Savaii and Opolu, with an area of 1000 square miles.
 The military and naval conditions at Kiau Chau and political events leading up to the present crisis were outlined today by a distinguished diplomat of the far east. He pointed out that Kiau Chau is great German stronghold of the orient and is considered as formidable as the great fortress at Port Arthur It Is garri- soned by German force of about 500t men. The entire establishment. military
 and naval, is under a German military governor. network of railways hai made German influence virtually para mount throughout the whole of the i'm portant province of Shan Tung. The Ger mRn naval force at Kiau Chau consists chiefly of cruisers and gunboats It fl expected. therefore, that in the event o | operations against Kiau Chau, they would
 be of military rather than a naval char acter Japanese strategists believe Ger | many would withdraw her ships within the harbor. mine the entrances and ther depend upon the military garrison ana the strength of the fortress to protec | 1t against a movement from the lant side. The Japanese fleet would station
 Itself at the entrance of the harbor. mucf as it did at Port Arthur. when the Rus sian fleet was held there. and that mil
 itary forces would be brought from Ja'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
FIGHTING BEGUN
 AGAIN IN ALSACE

London, August n.-(3;10 a m.)-Tele- graphing from Delemont. Switzerland, the Daily Mails correspondent says:
 Fighting has recommended in Upper Alsace between Belfort and Altkrich. The sound of gun fire is still heard at Por- entruy, sS miles northwest of Berne, and near the Alsace frontier.
 '1 hear that the French force which retired from Muelhausen has been rein forced and renewed the attack French successes are reported on all sides in the Vosges mountains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

Temperatures were high over the north ern Mississippi valley and the middle Rocky Mountains. Denver reported a maximum of 96 degrees and North Platte, Neb.. 1oi Other stations had readings in the 90s. In Alabama and most of the cotton districts the temperatures re- mained about sta tionary
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at p. m., 10th meridian time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
To Resume Davidson Inquest

Tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock, Cor oner C. l.. Spain will resume the hear ing in the death of Albert Davidson the young employe of the Southern Express company. who was shot and killed in North Birmingham in May. Coroner Spain stated last night that he would try and complete the case tomorrow, but could not make a positive statement that he would do so We shall get all the evil dence to be had he stated and if it takes longer than Tuesday, the hearing will be continued as long as necessary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

since Friday the advance of the French has become very determined "l'h the result, that the French vic tory at Dfnant will prove important
 The Belgian army is strongly en- trenched to the north and the Ger man attack on Haelen and Diest mas been broken up. It therefore is safe to conclude that the position of the allies is excellent. Every day that has passed has strengthened their chance of final victory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
COTTON MERCHANTS TOMEET IN MEN|P HIS Trade Conditions In South Generally Will Be Dis
 cussed This Week

Memphis August 16.-More than 1000 southern business men are expected to at tend the convention here of the Cotton States Merchants association, which will be in session August IS. 10 and 20
 Trade conditions in the south generally are to he discussed and especial atten- ton is to be given plans for the marketing or the present cotton crop The speakers Will include several members of Congress and representatives of the United States department of agriculture. The member ship of the association include merchants in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi. Ala bama, Louisiana. Oklahoma and Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

H. II. Francis, E. NJ Sanders. s. T. White and C. Windham Guntersvllle was rep resented by J, A. Lusk Jr., and w. E. Bradford Favette sent four men, c. B. Hyde, II. Hodges, W. NJ Thompson and k. P. Goodwin. W. A. Burns and l.. W. Rainey represented Sylacauga Rufus Thompson and Walter Kelly were here to speak for Huntsville. A P. Smith and Thomas L. Long represented Jasper H. B. Fuller and Albert J. Braeme were visitors from Montgomery.
 Hotel proprietors are beginning "to look up There are signs that the usual fall trade Is about to begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
NO GERMAN MOVEMENT IS REPORTED TOWARD BRUSSEI s

London, August 16.-t Midnight IA Brussles dispatch to the Exchange Tel eeraph says:
 No German movement is reported to- ward Brussels, and there does not seem to be fear of such advances. The German tactics appear to have been badly disorganized by the resistance of the Liege forts, which are still in tact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
COMMITS SUICIDE
 BY DRINKING ACID

R. N. BlaclSman, about 40 years of age, committed suicide yesterday evening about o'clock by drinking carbolic acid. He was resident of Mill Village in Avon dale and left no evidence as to the req son for his act. It is said he had been in poor health for sometime. He leaves widow and four children. Coroner Spain investigated the death and pro- nounced it a plain case of suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. August 16.-T p. m.) Areas of rainfall are preceding low pressure center across the lakes and ac- companying a slight depression in the Gulf of Mexico. Rains were reported along the coast from Mobile to Browns vile and extended far north as Shreve- port and Fort Worth The amounts were light and the showers were generally accompanied by thunder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
PERSONAL

Henry l.. Jenkins of the Jenkins Taxi cab company, accompanied yhis wife and daughters, left last night for trip east. They will be absent from the city about 30 days and will toucsi at New York, Boston, Philadelphia and points along the New England coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Royalty Leave for Moscow

London, August 17.-d:35 a. m.)--A Reu- ter dispatch from St. Petersburg says the Russian Emperor and Empress, Crown Prince Alexis and the imperial grand duchess have left for Moscow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 16.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Georgia: Local thundershowersi Monday and probably Tuesday.
 Mississippi Local thundershowers south portion Monday and probably Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Fair, warmer Monday Tuesday partly cloudy. continued warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Subjects Will Be Expelled

London, August i6.-Q1 :45 p. m.)-A spe- cal dispatch received here says that Aus trians and Germans will be expelled from Monaco in accordance with an agreement between France and the principality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Lois H. Thoms

The funeral services of Mrs. Lois { Thoms, aged 27, who died Saturday nishil at the family residence fin woodlawn, will be held this afternoon at o'clock rom the residence, interment to follow at For est Hill cemetery. The deceased IS sur, v;ved bv her husband. H. FL Thoms, and one child and her parents, Mir. and Mrs w. L. Harder of Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
LIGHTNING FIRES
 OIL NEAR TAMPICO

Tamrico. Mexico, August 15. tNia Laredo, Tex, August 16) Lightning today fired stored oil near the Portrero de Llano oil well, owned by the Pearson interests, and this afternoon the fire threat ems the well itself.
 The Portrero well produces SlO,- oo0,000 worth of oil annually, ac- cording to estimate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Kaiser Off for Mainz

London. August 17.-5:10 a. m.)-A Reu- ter dispatch from Paris says message that the German Emperor started this morning for Mainz with the general staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

For Weakness and Loss of Appetste The Old Standard general strengthen- ing tonic. GROVES TASTELES chill TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure Appetizer. For adults and children. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
JAPAN DEMANDS
 GERMAN VESSELS
 LEAVE THE ORIENT
tContinued from Page one)

tCOnffnUed from Page One) ment announced at the same time that In the event of 1t not receiv- ing by noon on August 23, 1914, mn answer from the imperial German government signifying it's uncondi- fiOnal acceptance of the above ad- vice offered by the imperial Jap- anese government Japan will he compelled to take such action as she may deem necessary to meet the situatiOn."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Activities Entirely to far East

tooay that Japanese activities would be connned entirely to the far east, at least TOT the present. But it was declared that m the event of war between Japan ana Germany. Japan's field of activity would not necessarily be confined to the sar east, as her fleet and forces would be available if occasion reoujred fo,. operation in conjunction with her ally Tn western waters. including the home ports of Germany.
 At the German embassy no informa- ton mas been received today concerning Japans action and no comment as to me German viewpoint of the crisis is available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

servists at the various treaty ports. It is not known where the German fleet has gone; it left port about 10 days ago with colliers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

JOHNS undertsf'-s Co Phone loos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

From the Japanese standpoint Kiau Chaus chief menace to Japan is that it lies directly opposite Corea, the great field of Japan colonial development, and also just across the sea from the south erly Japanese islands.
 Explaining the political effect of Ger manys occupation of Kiau Chau, this dip- lomatic authority on oriental affairs said the issue presented today had it's origin in the events of the Japan-China war At that time. he said, Japan had taken Port Arthur from China after a memorable contest. At this point, however, he said Germany took the lead among a group of European powers in demanding that Japan should not retain the fruits of her victory by holding Port Arthur. Yield- ing to this pressure Japan had relin- quished the prize. Shortly after this a German fleet occupied Kiau Chau, claim ing it as an indemnity for alleged at tacks on German missionaries. Since then Kiau Chau has been steadily de- hinterand, and it's outlying sections in Shan Tung province. it represents in the Japanese view, formidable foothold of German influence
 Meantime Russia no longer is at Port Arthur, and England has given up her naval establishment at Wei Hei Wei. So it Is pointed out Germany remains vir- tually alone among the European powers in North China.
 Japan's constant avowed policy has been to Get the return of Kiau Chau to China and 1t is declared in authoritative Jap anese quarters that Japan has no terri torial aspirations whatever as to Kiau Chau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Kiau- Chau's Chief Menace

pan to lay siege to the fortress if the land side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Anglo-Japanese Alliance


 have been the decisive factor in bringing about the present step by Japan This alliance was originally made in 1902. On July 13. 1911, the alliance was extended for 10 years, and also much enlarged One important addition, affecting the United States. was in article 4, which pro- vided that neither of the contractine. parties was obliged to go to war with a power with whom treaty of arbitra- tion was in force. As the United States has treaties of general arbitration both with Great Britain and with Japan, this new article 4 excepted this country from the operation of the Anglo-Japanese all liance.
 It is understood the recent exchanges between English and Japanese officials has brought out the view of Great Brit ain that her interests in the far east were being endangered by the operations of German warships and by,the general conditions growing out of Germany's S strong military position at Kiau Chau. Since the beginning of the European war Japan has been preparing her military forces for all emergencies and has been concentrating her naval strength in the China seas. The American government has been kept constantly advised of these movements and has expected that some decisive action on the part of Japan would follow in a formal communication to Germany as the latter's suggestion for the naturalization of the German provinces apparently did not meet with favor In Japan. Germanys resources in the far east are confined in the main to the 5000 men earrisoned at Kiau Chau These have recently been augmented by all the German troops usually kept in and near Pekin. Tien Sien This latter German force consists of r officers and AS men.
 Japan's warships and armies are all concentrated in the orient. Japan's naval stations in southern Corea are within 35O miles of Kiau Chau. There are about 12o0 onited States marines and infantrymen stationed at Pekiu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Local Data

'or the 24 hours ending at p. m
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
Additional Local.

Miss Louise Cherry of Little
Rock, formerly of our city was
here last night en- route home
from Batesville, where she was
summoned as a witness in fed
eral court.
e. C. Bonderant of Memphis
was calling on trade here today
and meeting his many friends.
Harry Westcott of Little Rock
who has been over at Dunning-
ton for the past few weeks was
here today on his return.
Miss Bertha Hirsch will leave
this evening for st. Louis for
an extended visit.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27

Special to Independent.
Little Rock, May 27.-Donald
"A. Biggs, editor and publisher
of the Harrison Herald, was in
the city Monday and reports
that the people of Harrison,
one of the most rapidly devel-
oping towns in the country, are
already planning entertain
ments for the 1915 meeting of
the Arkansas Press Association.
1t will be the first time the city
has ever entertained a state
convention of any kind, and it
will be a big event in it's history.
1t has been suggested that Har-
rison adopt as it's title, the Pearl
of the Ozarks, and the sugges-
ton has met with favor.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
State Aid To Schools

Special to Independent.
Little Rock, May ga meet
ing was held at Supt. Cook
office Monday, for the purpose
Of apportioning state aid to
high schools for the next schol-
astic year. There were LAB APP
plications, including II for nor
NAL high schools, AZ for four
year schools, 46 for three-year
schools and AS for two-year
schools. State aid is demon
strated success, and the mem
bers of the Board are emphatic
in their commentator of the
system.
All schools receiving aid must
have at least three teachers, two
for the grades, and one for the
high school. One of the provis-
l
ions is that no teacher may
teach more than eight periods
Of forty minutes, or seven peri
DDS of As minutes in any school
day. The two year schools
shall receive 5000, three year
schools $3.50, four year school
$500, and the normal schools
$500. Last year in addition to
these amounts the schools re-
ceived 81 for each pupil attend
I! ing from outside the district, the
provision being that tuition
shall be free to any pupil in the
county attending the schools.
| The only school in Jackson
county to which state aid is ex-
tended under these conditions
is the Swifton high school.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27

Loves Jackson County Still.
Rector, Ark, May 25, 1914.
Dear Sir and Friend,
You will find enclosed my per-
sonal check for $1.00 for an
other years reading of your
valuable paper. During my Ca
reer as a teacher in Jackson
county, learned to love her
people and her paper (The In
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
Will Be Candidate For Governor
Special to Independent.

oPCNl0l w AAAN%PNAAAS1os
Little Rock, May 26.-There
is an old saying that you must
go away from home to hear the
news from home. While the
Little Rock correspondent of one
of our largest papers was in
Jonesboro last week, he was in
formed that Wallace Davis, son
of the late United States Sena-
tor, would be a candidate for
governor in the next Democratic
primaries. The crop of candl-
dates is large, to say the least,
and the route being long, and the
road a rough one, quite a few
will be jolted out of wind before
any great distance has been COW
cred. Nv
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27

Galloway College Homecoming.
Hundreds of he Galloway al
umnae will return to their alma
mater this week and next, to be
special guests in the various
homes of Searcy. There is no
one thing in which Searcyans
take more pride than in extend
ing the glad, free hand of true
hospitality to visitors; but ON
this occasion it seems that in
terest is more hearty and unani-
NOUS to make the homecoming
and twenty-fifth anniversary OF
our grand institution a memoir
able event in every detail. But
why not; when the purest
and ablest of Arkansas wom-
anhood are the recipients and
most interested participants on
an occasion of statewide inter-
est which will prove an epoch
in women's education in Ark
ansas. Searcy shall ever con-
tinue loyal to Galloway College
and at this time we are glad to
extend a hand of generous well
come to the illustrious daugh-
tiers of this noble institution
Searcy Citizen.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For Congress-
w. A. OLDFIELD
FOR Circuit Judge
r. E. JEFFERY
FOR Prosecuting Attorney
HUGH WILLIAMSON
FOR Representative
w. NJ. SHAVER
FOR County Judge
w. d. McLAIN i,
For Sheriff :fs
J. F. McCUISTION
For Circuit Clerk
= c. E. SMITH
FOR County Clerk
G. L. ROBINSON
For Treasurer
J. H. CAMP
For Assessor, i
w. M. TINS
For Surveyor 2s'ff
]. H. ATHENS
For Coroner
w. H. NOLEN
For School Superintendent
E. H. BOWMAN
For Justices Of Peace
]. M. BELL
L. B. HARRIS
For Constable
TERRY GUN
For Road Overseer-
w. F. HURLEY
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
Banauets Senior Class.

Regardless of the fact that
school days are over, the Senior
class which has been a very pop
ular one, continues to receive
social courtesies from their
friends and admirers, and a
more beautiful affair could not
have been planned than the
banquet rendered the class at
the Camille Cafe Tuesday even
ing by its proprietor, Mr.. Nc
lCutcheon, who expressed an in
terest in school girls and boys
and took this opportunity to
have them his guests for the
evening.
The long banquet table was
beautifully arranged in the
class colors of green and white,
the same color appearing in
|some of the courses served.
The girls of the class were
beautifully dressed in full ev-
ening attire and with the gen.
tlemanly young boys presented
a pretty scene around the ban
quet table. Prof. Edgar Will
liams gave a toast for the class
to Mr.. McCutcheon, who re-
sponded in a splendid few min
utes' talk to the girls and boys.
At the time of leaving, the class
gave their yells for the host,
thus ending a very delightful
affair.
Those present were Misses
Josephine Deaderick, Mary
Bains, Julia Younger, Nellie
Snetser, Willie o. Minor, Stella
Wallace Rita Written, Carrie
Harris, Aline Mosby; Messrs.
Will Childers, Carl Hirsch, AL
len Martin, Walter Stallings,
Wylie McMinn and Charles Mi
nor and Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Williams.
Following is the menu.
Bullion En- Tassce
Stuffed Olives Waldorf Salad
Dill Pickles.
III
Sardine Sandwiches Aux
Caviare.
Fruit Salad and Stuffed
Tomatoes.
III.
Senior Glass Punch
with
High School Special.
w
Rroiled Spring Chicken with
Saratoga Chips.
French Peas Mashed Potatoes
Bread and Butter
v.
Tea, Coffee Ice Tea and Cocoa
Brick Ice Cream and Cake.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1914-05-27
Price S1.M.
CITY DRUG

dependency as we'll. | received
many favors from them for
which | shall always feel CRATE
full. So let the Independent
come along. With best wishes
for your success, | am,
Very truly yours,
G. S. Jernigan, Jr.