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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
AMERICAN VESSELS
 HELD AT GIBRALTAR
 MAY BE RELEASED
Italy's Embargo on Copper Exportation Will Change England's Attitude
 Is Belief

Washington. October 2s.-After A con. ference between Acting Secretary of State Lansing and Sir Cecil spring-R the British ambassador late today, 1t was stated authoritatively that Great Britain probably would release vessels carrying American copper detained at Gibraltar | It was learned that the Italian govern raent already has declared an embargo on copper exportation to belllgerent coun- tries but that the notification has not formally reached England As soon as the fact is officially communicated the steamers destined to IJly will be per mitted to continue thep voyage. accord ing to the view of i/e British officials here.
 Incidentally the British ambassador re- vealed that negotiations were we'll under way between Great Britain and all neu- tral countries of Europe whereby neu- tral governments would act as consignee of all products classed as conditional con- traband. It is intended to put the guar Gntee of each neutral government behind shipments to insure against re-exporta- ton.
 In the case of copper already en route to Italy or Sweden or Greece. the British government will be guided by the ulti- mate destination of each cargo. offering to buy the copper believed to be con- signed indirectly to krupp's ammunition orks in Germany or to Austrian fac tories
 The ambassador made 1t plain that the least possible friction would ensue If qbipnera obtained from nf fhe countries to which they consigned their oargoes certificate saying the neutral governments in question would not per- init re-exportation.
 The principal object of the British am- bassador's visit to MT. Lansing was to correct an impression current yesterday that Great Britain would protest against Secretary McAdoo's order to collectors of customs asking them to withhold from publication the nature of cargoes until 90 day after ships cleared American ports. The ambassador issued the following statement of explanation:
 The United States government has a perfect right to issue whatever regula- tions is thinks fit. Foreign powers have no reaon to complain. In New York city this regulation has actually been in force for some time"
 Demands of American exporting in- terests were responsible for Secretary MoAdoos order. Since the beginning of the war the old general manifest, which gave only vague information of the de- tails of tho ships cargo, has been re- placed by a precise invoice of all goods in the bottom. Shipping interests com plained that the publication of these new manifests operated injuriously to the in- dividual shipper by acquainting business rivals of his methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30

the present attack on Russian seaports has not been explained, but it is possible her injection into the war may bring to arms the Balkan states which up to the present have remained quiet.
 The retirement of Prince Louis of Bat tenberg from the British admiralty will be learned with no surprise, for the Brit ish admiral, who held the post of first sea lord, has been the subject of a news paper campaign because of his Austrian birth and his German connections. Tn his letter of resignation Prince Louis says he has been driven to the painful con- clusion that his birth and parentage has impaired his usefulness on the board of the admiralty and that he withdrew, hop ing to facilitate the task of administration, to which he had devoted his life
 Along the battle fronts. both In Belgium and the north of France, and in the east ern arena the same story is being told of indeterminate actions. The British ad- miralty continues to call attention to the effective service rendered by the war ships off the North sea coast: the French tell of German repulses and French prog ress; the Germans, speaking of the battles in France and Belgium, declare their progress is entirely satisfactory.
 The Russian hosts, according to ad- vices are pushing the Germans and Aus trians back. This to a certain extent Ger many has admitted, but the Austrians aver they are holding their own
 The report that Greece has taken pos session of southern Albania Is causing a profound impression in Rome, but in Italian political circles it Is believed that Greece will not be supported by Great Britain and France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
MARTIN BACK FROM
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

Montgomery, october 2s.-(Special.' William l.. Martin. assistant attorney general, and democratic nominee for at torney general. has returned from Wash. inston, where he represented the state in the hearing before the United States supreme court of the much talked oi peonage cases, growing out of an at tack on Alabama's confession of Judgment statutes. MT Martin argued the case for the state last week.
 Before appearing before the supreme court MT. Martin attended at Washing ton the annual convention of the Ameri. can Association of Attorneys General which body conferred upon him for the ensuing year the office of secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
CRIMSON AGAINST
 EXTRA SESSION

Montgomery. october 29.-(Special.) Claude A. Grayson, member of the Mo bile county delegation In the next leg islature, does not believe the governor should call an extra session of the legis- lature to consider the cotton situation un- til some plan of relief has been devised MT. Grayson was in Montgomery today and visited several departments at the capitol
 While I cannot speak for other per sons who will represent Mobile county in the legislature I can say that am willing to do anything that will benefit the people, declared Mir. Grayson.
 However. I do not believe an extra session of the legislature should be called until some plan for solution of the cotton problem has been worked out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
EMBALMERS MEET
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, La, october 29.-The elev- enth annual conference of the North American embalmers examining board which met here in conjunction with the convention of the National Funeral Di- rectors association, adjourning tonight after eiecting officers. John Maas, Louis vile, Ky. was chosen president: B. F. Markey, New Orleans, vice president, and Frank c. Haley. Jr., Louisiana Mo, sec retary-treasurer The next annual con ference will be held at the convention city to be designated by the Funeral Di- rectors' association. many of the dele gates expressing the opinion that San Francisco will be chosen.
 Delegates of the National Funeral Di- rectors' association enjoyed a boat out ing today on the Mississippi river. To- morrow the convention will elect officers and adjourn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
BRYAN ATTACKS
 CUMMINS IN SPEECH

Waterloo, la, October 29.-"If you want to stab President Wilson in the back no sharper knife than Cummins can be found," said Secretary of State Bryan here today in a speech urging the de- feat of Senator Cumming for reelection
 'No other member of fhe United States Senate has been as bitter in his attacks on President Wilson," the secretary added. If the people of Iowa are not fin sympathy with the President of the Uni ted States and want to make the next two years of his term barren of remedial measures they will vote for Senator Cum mins."
 Secretary Bryan said the democratic administration had laid the foundation for universal peace in treaties signed by 30 nations and indorsed in principle by virtually every nation of the world
 Had Europe been given one week in which to deliberate there would have been no war in Europe at this time,' he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October 29.-(Special. )-After spending nearly s2o,00o for Improvements In the mixing department, which includes new machinery and additions to the ca pacity, the Jefferson Fertilizer plant is working good force of men, making ready for next years output The fer tlllzer plant is assisting the farmer in handling his cotton by taking it at the market price and holding it until next June. and If the farmer wishes to have the company hold 1t longer for a better price, he must pay them per cent. The company has already purchased roo bales or cotton.
 The Bessemer city court was engaged this afternoon in the hearing of the case or Tom Jones vs. k. T. Lamb. as re-
 ceiver of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad for the alleged killing Of COW. The plaintiff was represented by Goodwin & Ross, while T. T. Huey and Tillman, Bradley & Morrow repre- sented the defendant company of Bir- mingham. In the case of Joe Kimbrel vs. the Southern Railroad company, the jury being unable to agree mistrial was re- turned. A verdict for the defendant was returned in the case of T. S. Ashcraft vs. j. A Hurst. A verdict in the amount or $oo was returned in the case of Sophie Randolph vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light 4nd Power company. The plaintiff was seeking damages in the amount of S2ooo, 1t being alleged that she was caught In the gates of a car and injured. About noon today the fire department made run to Berkley avenue and Nine teenth street where a small blaze was found on the roof of the residence of Grady Batson. The fire was quickly ex- tinguished with chemicals, the damage amounting to about s25
 Berney Clifton King, the 1-year-old son Of MT. and Mrs. J. H. King, died last night at the home of his parents. 11is Twenty-third street, after a short illness Of pneumonia. The funeral will take place In the morning at 9 o'clock from the resi- dence the services being conducted by the Rev. M K. Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will be at Brighton cemetery.
 The funeral of Ed Mooneyhand. who died in Birmingham yesterday afternoon. were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Brighton cemetery by the Rev. NJ K. Thornton. Interment was made at the Brighton cemetery.
 Everything is in readiness for the Hal loween party, which will be given Friday night at the home of Mrs J. r, Mitchum at Wilkes station on the North Bessemer car line for the benefit of the Wilkes Baptist church. There will be ghosts witches and all kinds of Halloween games as well as splendid musical programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30

for few moments during which buffet luncheon was served in the same room. They filed back in, partook of the re- treatments and at 2:30 o'clock the aft ernoon session was called to order, a discussion by Arthur H. Lee on "rhe Use of Titaniferous Ores in the Blast Furnace being left over from the morn ing session and taken up at the afternoon session.
 Formal Programme
 In the place of Judge Gary. Willis J. King of Pittsburg, one of the best-known iron and steel men of the country, pre- sided at the afternoon session at Judge Gary's request The programme of the morning and afternoon sessions as car- ried out was as follows: Forenoon session, 10 a. m:
 Address by the president, Ebert H. Gary.
 The Use of Steam Turbines for Var fous Purposes" Frank c. Cutler. chief bureau of steam engineering, Tennes- see Coal. Iron and Railroad company, Birmingham.
 Discussion, Karl Nibecker, engineer, Youngstown Sheet and Tube company, Youngstown, O.
 Discussion. Alexander L. Hoerr, steam and hydraulic engineer. National Tube company, McKeesport, Pa.
 "The Repair Department of a Mod ern Steel Plant" John Hulst, chief me- chanical engineer. Carnegie Steel com pany, Pittsburs, Pa.
 Discussion, Bertram D. Quarrie, gem eral superintendent Newburgh Works of American Steel and Wire company, Cleveland. o.
 Discussion, Howard L. Bodwell as- sistant district manager. American Sheet and Tin Plate company. Wander grift. Pa.
 s.r-,, o Tv.. .S r;t,.;<oro,. nr.. t,, tbo Blast Furnace" F. E. Bachman, blast furnace manager. MacIntyre Iron com pan, Port Henry, N. Y.
 Afternoon session. 2 D. m:
 "The Modern Development of the Iron and Steel Industry in the South Thomas K. Glenn, president Atlanta Steel company, Atlanta, Ga.
 Discussion, George W. Connors, president Connors- Weyman Steel com pany, Birmingham.
 Discussion, M. P. Gentry Hillman, Carpenter & Hillman, Birmingham.
 Southern Foundry Pig Iron.' James W. Mcqueen. vice president sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company. Birming- ham.
 Discussion, L. R. Lemoine, president United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company, Burlington, N. J.
 Discussion, Pascha1 Shook, president Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham.
 Discussion on MT. Bachman's paper, Arthur H. Lee. superintendent blast furnaces Lackawanna Steel company. Buffalo, N Y. (
 New members elected by the board of directors of the institute in a meet ing yesterday are as follows: Paschal G. Shook, J. Warner Shook. Priestly Toulmin, Herbert Tutwiler. James w. Whatley, Frank L. Estep. Archer H. Carpenter, John F. Kent, James R. Mc- Wane. Frederick B. Wins1ow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
FICIURES OF PALESTINE Pictures Will Be Shown Sunday for Benefit of War Sufferers There

The announcement that 100000 peo- pie in Jerusalem were in danger of starvation as result of the war caused renewed activity among the zionists of Birmingham in the effort to make the moving pictures to be shown at the Trianon theatre next Sunday.
 There will be special programme of sacred music on the organ during the showing of the pictures which will be in six reels. Scenes from the Holy Land as 1t is today will be shown, while many famous historic incidents of the Bible will be pictured on the screen.
 The pictures will be shown under the auspices of the Zikwath Zion society and the proceeds will go to the war sufferers in Palestine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
LILLE HEADS VIRGINIA
 MEDICAL MEN

Washington, October 2s-Papers dealing with trachoma. its cause and treatment, occupied the attention of the Medical So- ciety of Virginia's convention here to- day. The discussion was led by Doctors Taliaferro Clark and John McMulen of the United States public health service A paper on Conservation of Vision" was read by Dr. Joseph A. White. Richmond
 Officers elected today include: Presl- dent, Dr. Samuel Lille; first vice presi- dent, Dr. Samuel B. Moore; second vice president. Dr. Joseph T. Buxton; third vice president. Dr. J. W. Preston; secre- tary, Dr. P. A. Irving; treasurer. Dr. M. w. Peyser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
KING ALBERT URGES
 SOLDIERS TO FIGHT

London. october 2s.-(s;5s D. m.) The Exchange Telesraph's Amsterdam correspondent sends the following proc iamation to the Belgain troops by King Albert:
 "our towns have been burned and our houses destroyed and there is mourning over the whole country But more terrible disasters will follow If vadere.
 "rhat 10 your imperative duty. and it to . duty you can fulfill with the Assistance of our allies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
SAYS U. s. NEEDS
 LARGER NAVY

Boston. October 29.--"The United States needs larger navy Battleships are cheaper than battles" declared George von l.. Meyer. former Secretary of tho Navy, in an address before the City club tonight. 'It's fools paradise to talk about preventing war when, by lack of defense, we invite invasion."
 Outlining plan for increasing the navy. he continued:
 Build four battleships a year until we have 4S and their auxiliaries. Increase our fleet of hydoplanes Obtain more ammuntion supplies and transports'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
GOVERNORS DAY
 AT BUTLER FAIR

Greenville. october 2s.-(Special. ) Friday Is Governors Day" at the But Ter county fair. State officials from Montgomery will be here to discuss subjects of much importance to the farmers and business men of this sec- tion.
 Capt. R. F. Kolb opened the meet ings for today with an excellent ad dress that all Alabama farmers and merchants should have heard. He also he'd charge of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
TURKO-PERSIAN
 ALLIANCE DENIED

Petrograd, October 29.-Via London, 1o:5o p. m.)-Reports from Berlin that an alliance exists between Turkey and Per sia were denied today by the Persian minister. The report originated, he said. from purely personal visit by Aria Ud Doula, Persian statesman, to Constanti- nople. The denial says Russia's relations with Persia have not been changed. and that Persia's request for Russia to move her troops from the frontier was not made seriously or accepted seriously. If the troops were withdrawn, the minister said. the territory would immediately be occupied by the Turks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
ALLIES HAVE MADE
 SLIGHT ADVANCE

London, October 2s-(s:so D. m.) The Flushing correspondent of the Ex- change Telegraph company says:
 There has been a slight advance by the allies toward Ostend. The British are occupying the villages they carried by bayonet charges. Bavarian bat talion refused to fight and surrend- cred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
OSTEND SEA FRONT
 ORDERED VACATED

Washington. October 29.--The Os- tend sea front has been ordered va cated by German military authorities and the population is taking refuge farther inland. according to a dispatch from American Consul Henry Albert Johnson The consul said he had sent many American citizens to Sluis and removed his office from the danger zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
LYLE DROPS DEAD
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, October 29.-tSpecial.) T. L. Lyle, manager of the linen de- partment of the Montgomery Fair, a large department store. dropped dead in the basement of the building today.
 Lyle had been complaining for sew eral days, and had told several of his friends that he did not expect to live He had lived in Montgomery several years and was married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
MRS. MARY HARRINGTON
 DIES IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, October 29.-(Special) ) Mrs. Mary Arlington. mother of Robert c. Arlington, assistant solicitor of Mont somery. and A. M. Arlington, former recorder of the city, died at her homo here today. She had been i'll for several months, but her death was unexpected.
 Mrs. Arlington was A years old and was born and reared in Montgomery. Her father was George Goldthwaite, who served as United States senator and as a member of the state supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Rubber Club Abandons Banouet

Now York, October 2s.-The Rubber Club of America, national organixa- ton of rubber manufacturers and crude rubber importers. will abandon its annual banquet next January. In- stead of holding the dinner the club will make contribution for the relief of Eurobean war sufferers, according to an announcement tonight by the secretary. Harry s. vorhis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Hill to Take. Offensive

San Antonio. Tex, october 2e.-Gen. Benjamin Hill, commanding constitution alist forces at Naco. Sonora, Is prepared to take the offensive against Governor Maytorena, who recently besieged Naco. Hs soon as the Aguas Calientes confer ence is adjusted. message from Naco. Ariz.. tonight announced. Maytorena' . army is reported retreating toward Her uosi1lo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

The outstanding features of the great war are the entrance of Turkey into the struggle, as reported from Petrograd and Tokio and Prince Louis of Battenbers's s retirement as first sea lord of the British admiralty.
 Esver since the war began the attitude of Turkey has been the subject of doubt. It has been reported a number of times that Turkey was ready to join forces with Germany, and it was even said that Germany had supplied the ot- toman government with large sums of money. Great Britain warned Turkey to keep off and recent advices from Con- stantinople indicated that Turkey intend ed to maintain her neutrality.
 Now comes word that a Turkish cruiser has bombarded the Russian seaport of Iheodosia, in Crimea. and that another Turkish cruiser has threatened the sea- port of Novorossysk, on the Black sea
 Under stress of pursuit by British war ships the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau early in the war took refuge at Constantinople. They were purchased by Turkey, but the German officers and crews were retained. Later they sallied forth and warning was issued by Rus sia that should the Russian warships meet these two cruisers they would open fire.
 The former German warships have proved cause of irritation throughout the last few weeks to the allies and Great Britain asked the Ottoman government to remove the Germans from the vessels, but Turkey replied that it was domestic question.
 Meanwhile Turkey has been. under sur- veillance by the allies. Her action in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Mexicans Arrive

Nogales, Ariz.. october 29.-Six hun dred Mexican troops from Lower Cal ifornia arrived today at Nogales. So. nora, supposedly on their way to Nacc to reinforce the Villa troops under Governor Maytorena. They were equipped with four machine guns and one field piece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
HOW THE EMDEN
 SECURES COAL

Cardiff, Wales. October 9.--(via Lon- don, Midnight.) t.)-One explanation of how the German cruiser Emden can keep at Sea without putting into ports for coal Is contained in cablegram from Co., lombo, Ceylon, today. This message re- ported the safe arrival at Colombo of the captain and crew of the steamer Ex- ford and added that the commander of the Emden announced before he sank the Emford that he intended to taka on board the steamers 7000 tons of steam coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Close Packing Contract

Oklahoma City. Okla. October 29. Announcement was made tonight that a contract for the delivery of 15,00, 900 pounds of canned meat to one of the nations engaged in the European war has been placed with a local pack ing company. Orders have also been given for large quantities of salt pork.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Halloween Party Tonirht

Halloween party will be given to- night by the Sunday school classes of the Church of the Advent at the parish hou5e. An appropriate programme has been arranged which will include for tune telling, apple grab and other Hal loween games. Refreshments will be nerved. At the conclusion of the games dance will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Favorp Prohibition

Baltimore. October ze.--For the first time in the history of the Episcopal church of Maryland the annual dio- cesan convention today placed itself on record as sympethizing with the na- ttou-wide prohibition movement. Thers wore few disseuting votea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
BIRMINGHAM'S NEW CITY
 BEAUTIFUL DEPARTMENT
By Luther the Florist

In reply to yours of the 18th Inst. in regard to seasonable suggestions as to what to do right now, will state that a good suggestion is to mow your lawn as close as possible and seed 1t down with a good, reliable lawn grass seed which you may be able to get from any of the seedsmen in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30

This, if properly sown and thoroughly watered. will give you Eseen lawn all through the winter. l VIII also suggest that 1t is time to urge your nurseryman or gardner to get all plants and shruh- bery ready to be planted as soon Us we have frost that you expect to plant this season, as fall planting is always more satisfactory than spring planting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Steamer Seized

Bordeaux. via Paris. October 2s.-(1 ,.
 m. )--The port authorities today seized the steamer Colonia on suspicion. A prize court will decide whether the profcssed transfer from German to British owner- l ship is valid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Coleman Named Rerlstrsr

Montgomery. October 2s.--{special.) ) The governor today appointed J. w. Coleman of Pickensville member of the board of registrars of Pickeus county. to succeed W. c. McCaa, deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
NOTICE, BRICKLAYnns

THERE WILL ZEE A SPECIAL MEETING HELD AT THE HALL ON TONIGHT. OCTOBER 90. AT 7,3o F. M. IMPORTANT BUeINEsS I'D DE T4ANsAC1ED. EyDnY MEMBER Is EXPECTED TO DE rnEsENT. BY Oa- DER or THE PR01lDENT. ,. w. EI.- LIoONs oECvY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-30
Hoxton Made Rank Deputy

St. Louis, October 2s.-W. W. Hoxton, manager of the st. Louis clearing house. was elected deputy governor of the St. Louis federal reserve bank today. A com mittee was appointed to report on quarters for the bank by November Il.