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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
PRESIDENT WILSON INTERVIEWS ID STOP
 BIG RAILROAD STRIKE
Invites Delegation of Elm plOyes of Western Roads to Confer With Him at
 White House

Chicago, July 3O.-President Wilson 55.OOO engineers and firemen on nil rail- roads west of Chicago. Mediation by the federal board having failed. the President today requested the members Of the board. the general mansgers' committee and representatives of the men to confer with him at the White House Saturday.
 His invitation immediately was ac- cepted. William l.. Chambers and Judge Martin A. Knapp. members of the board of mediation. conciliation and arbitration, left tonight for the capital. Several mem bers of the general managers committee also started for Washington.
 G. ". w. Hanger, third member of the board, remained in Chicago to look after possible developments. though none is ex- pected.
 If the President cannot persuade the employees to arbitrate, strike will be called Wednesday or Thursday. In ad- diton to the engineers and firemen thou sands of oilers and wipers and other rail road employees may be involved indirectly.
 MT. Hanger asserted tonight that after the board had met separately with the employees and employers for three days the futilty of a settlement by mediation was realized. The commissioners met
 with the committee seven days more in
 the hope of finding some grounds on which the men would agree to arbitration. Hope, he said. was abandoned yester-
 day and the mediators notified President Wilson. The President immediately in- vited the factions to Washington to meet with him.
 About 97 per cent of the engine crews voted to strike when the ballot was taken recently. Their leaders declared lS per cent of them would obey the strike
 order and that steam traffic west of Chicago would be paralyzed. With the railroads facing the move
 ment of the largest agricultural yield in years strike at this time would be unusually unfortunate, the mediators felt, and they asked the President to n- tervene
 The committee of engineers and fire men, headed by Warren S. Stone, grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. and W. s. Car ter. president of the Brotherhood of Lo- comotive Bremen and Enlightenment will hold final meeting here tomorrow morn ing at which they will decide upon their attitude in their conference with the President Neither MT. Carter nor MT Stone would make any statement re-
 garding the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
NEW ORLEANS TRADERS WATCH WAR NEWS

New Orleans, July 30.-The cotton mar ket broke badly today on reports from Europe portraying a more menacing sit uation as the day wore on. At the low est prices were S2 to 9l points below the close yesterday but in the last few minutes the market took a slight brace in profit taking sales and closed 77 to 80 points down or at an average of about s4 a bale.
 First sales were at s1 bale less than the closing yesterday. The decline from this level was gradual until at noon the market was 51 to 53 points down The decline then seemed to be checked for a time but no material advance could be made. Within a few minutes after II was announced that Germany had de- manded of Russia an explanation of her intentions, prices went 20 points farther down.
 No trader paid attention to anything except war news and while this was not reassuring toward the close of the day prices were steadied somewhat by the many selling orders sent in by shorts satisfied with their large profits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
POSSIBILITY THAT JAPAN MAY ENTER
 AUSTRO SERVIAN
 WAR CONSIDERED
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weeks, Is destined at the outset to be-
 come a strategetlc highway of three worlds if the present hostiltles be- tween Austria Hungary and Servia de-
 velope Into a general conflst involving the other European powers.
 The treaty stipulation provides that the canal like the Suez canal. shall be free and open to the vessels of con- merce and of war of all nations and shall never be blockaded, nor shall any right of war be exercised nor act of hostility be committed within it.
 The liability of search would~ be a hazard to Suez and Mediterranean commerce if the present war clouds burst and 1t was pointed out commer- cial activities might be steadily cur tailed as the parties to the conflict de- fined more sharply the commodities to be included in contraband of war. It was suggested here that d large part of the Suez commerce might be di- Nerted to Panama.
 While the vessels of war as well as Of commerce of belligerents may freely use the canal. exact rules have been de- vised to maintain the strictest nen- trality of the waterway. The transit o' war vessels must be made with tho least possible delay and with only such |ntermissions as may result from the necessities of the service. No belliger- ent may embark or disembark troops. munitions of war or warlike materials in the canal except in case of acci- dental hindrance of the transit. and in such case the transit shall be re- sumed with all possible dispatch
 The treaty provisions prohibiting any act of hostility in the canal precludes any war vessel from exercising the right of search on a commercial vessel in transit through the waterway or within three miles of either terminal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
MUCH FROM
 THE WARRIOR RIVER
Tuscaloosa Believes Stream Will Eventually Bring
 Her Greatness

Washington Moody, a prominent young attorney of Tuscaloosa, while visiting in Birmingham yesterday, expressed him. self as being in entire agreement with those prophets who contend that Tusca- loosa in the near future will be one of the four large cities of Alabama.
 Tuscaloosa is growing rapidly" said Mr Moody and has been steadily inn proving for period of 10 years. By the coming of fall, 1t is probable that our dummy line will be electrified. Col. R. A. Mitchell of Gadsden, one of the vice presidents of the Alabama Power com pany, in an address in Tuscaloosa the other day, declared that his company industries in Tuscaloosa by fall With the year around. there is every reason to believe that new manufacturing plants will be attracted.
 By January l, 10 barges will be op- erating daily on the Warrior river on a regular schedule, one leaving and arriv- ing every morning. This transportation, the cheapest of the world, will cause the opening up of the Warrior coal fields which contain an inexhaustible supply of coal. Some of these days a railroad will connect Birmingham with the Warrior river, and all the products of this city and county will find their way to the seat through Tuscaloosa.
 We are very proud of our city and very certain of it's future.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

ness. The nominal quotation of French per cent 1entes was unchanged
 The French public seems to regard a general confiagration as certainty
 The crowds in front of the savings banks today were three times as numer- ous as those of yesterday.
 Private boarding and the precautions taken by the Bank of France have a1- most removed minted coin from circu- lation.
 A line of several thousand store keepers waited outside the Bank of France today holding the hope of get ting silver for their notes as their inability to make change Is para1yzing retail business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
CASH TRANSACTIONS ONJ.V AT BERLIN

Berlin. July 30.-Settlement dealings on the bourse were entirely suspended to- day, and brokers confined themselves to cash transactions.
 The most pessmistic rumors were in circulation and many firms were in diffi- culties.
 Exciting scenes were witnessed on the produce exchange. where wheat and rice were quoted from N.b to g per metric ton higher.
 It is understood that the Imperial Ger man bank followed Londons example in increasing the bank rate
 A Potsdam banker, Eugen Biber. and his wife, committed suicide in Berlin hotel today because they had lost over $62. 900 since the beginning of the war crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

is dominated by the Montenegrin noun outlet of AIontenegero
 The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times says partial mobilization has been ordered by Russia and is confined to the army corps stationed along the bor- ders of Austria Hungary. The prolonged diplomatic conferences at St. Petersburg, adds the correspondent, have been de- void of practical results.
 'The persistent unanimity of Austria s and Germany's bland responses to Rus sa's despairing appeal for a hearing" he declares, 'compels the unwilling con- clusion that all this diplomatic effort has been mere by-play to gain time"
 The Chronicles St. Petersburg cor respondent declares that though described as only partial, the Russian mobilization in effect is general and absolute and that the sailors of the Baltic and Black sea fleets have been ordered to hold them selves in immediate readiness.
 The Chronicles Warsaw correspondent says that although officially there has been no mobilization ordefed in Poland the military authorities have taken charge of all the railways.
 The Morning Post in an editorial, fol- lows the lead of the Times in declaring that Great Britain must, if occas sion arises. take up arms to prevent Germany crushing France.
 The Berlin correspondent of the Times fears there is little to be hoped from Sir Edward Grey's latest mediation pro- pOsals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE CAUSES PESSIMISM
 ASTOPEACE PLANS
 OF DIPLOMATISTS
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opened from Belgrade. and in reply the Austro- Hungarian monitors bombarded the city.
 At l o'clock in the morning the powder magazine in Belgrade blew up. At dawn the Servians made another unsuccessful attempt to destroy the bridge.
 AS shots were fired from the Servian customs house upon our troops, our ar tilery was trained upon the building which was quickly demolished. This was followed by the sound of rife fire. Stimuli taneously fires broke out at different points in Belgrade.
 During the Servian attempts to blow up the bridge 1e Servians were captured by our men and taken to Petervardein
 ''It is rumored that serious disturbances have broken out in New Servia, where the non-Servian elements are reported to have refused to enter the army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT ORPHANS OUTING
 
Tennessee Co. Team Wins Ball Game-Other Con-
 tests Amusing

Ideal weather brought an immense
 crowd out to the fair grounds yesterday
 to attend the annual outing given by the
 Jefferson County Orphans association,
 the proceeds from which are devoted to
 the home at East Lake. A number of things were conducive to an unusually
 large attendance. Yesterday was half
 holiday given. employees of the stores in
 the city and they came out in great
 numbers to witness the ball game and
 to dance.
 One of the most enjoyable features of
 the day was the ball game between the
 Tennessee company team and the team
 of the Birmingham Railway, Light and
 Power company Young Mems Christian association. which resulted in a victory for the Tennessee company by. score of to 3. Both teams played jam-up> ball and the contest was provocative of much enthusiasm
 A feature that attracted considerable comment was the orphans from the home all of whom were present. They marched around the grounds and children of all ages were in line. They received an oya- tion when they marched past the grand sta nd.
 The motorcycle and horse races be- tween Birmingham amateurs were very interesting, while the contests among the ol idren caused much amusement. In connection with the outing mum. Der of booths were fitted up and dainty things disposed of A considerable sun was realized, but the amount will not bt announced for several days until the ful returns from the sale of tickets are avail able.
 Not the least feature of the day was dancing which began in the afternoon and continued until II o'clock In the afternoon the floor was comfortably filled but last night the space was insufficient to accommodate the dancers. It was the consensus of opinion las night that the outing was one of the most successful, if not the most sue cessfu, of any ever given by the asso- iaia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

one of the features of today's trading pointed to as significant of the domestic situation was the large amount of in- vestment buying at the record low prices to which many of the standard securities dropped. 1t was further pointed out that there already had been long period of liquidation in this country so that the onslaught from abroad could have not come at a more favorable time.
 The local market was prepared in a measure before the opening for what was to come Early advices from London and the continent pointed to crises in all European centres.
 The action of the banks of England and France and the Netherlands in ad- vancing their discounts testified to the increasing severity of the financial strain. This was augmented by the suspension of business at all minor European ex- changes and commodity markets and a number of failures in London.
 Opening prices were down to per cent, in some instances even more From the outset the market manifested it's in- ability to stand up under the enormous offerings. Selling for London alone was estimated at over 5o,00o shares and a conservative estimate placed the total foreign selling at 100000.
 There were intermittent rallies of to points, but these gains were lost in the final hour-when the cables told Of Germany's representations to Russia From that stage until the close the sell ing gathered greater impetus, though q few issues made some recovery from the lowest.
 Notwithstanding that the war risk rate of insurance on gold shipments went up to $1O00O per million today, $s,500,0o0 more of the metal was engaged for Europe. The financial district continued Its ac- tivty long after the close of the market and lights burned late tonight in the great Wall street skyscrapers. Bankers with foreign connections kept the cables busy with messages for their correspond ents and arbitrage brokers prepared for tomorrow's early business from abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
RICHARDSON WILL
 PROBABLY RECOVER

Bert Richardson of Cordova. who is wanted for the murder of Monroe Butt, policeman, last Sunday night appeared in such good condition last night at the Hillman hospital that the doctors were positive that he would recover. Richard son attempted suicide by sIashing his throat early yesterday morning when captured by Officer w. R. Mitchell at the Terminal station.
 J. NJ. Miller, mayor of Cordova, visited Birmingham yesterday and stated that he would pay the $200 reward to Officer Mitchell for arresting Richardson, wheth- CT the latter died or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
SCIENTIFIC
 DISCOVERY
A Vegetable Element That ii Rapidly Doing Away With
 the Use of Calomel

Gum Drug Co.,. 3rd Ave and goth St. and Gunns Pharmacy are among thu first progressive concerns to offer foI sale the new system of medicine that il fast supplanting the use of old fashioned calomel as liver medicine.
 Nearly everyone knows how easily the liver becomes sluggish in this eli. mate and how this sluggishness effects not only all the other physical organa but the mind as well.
 The signal towers of this dread con dition. which some call malaria are coated tongue lack of energy. dull eyes, constipation. sallow complexion.
 Taken with regularity this proven scientific liquid vegetable medicine in the form of CarsweIl's L1ver-Ald will prevent or promptly relieve all liver troubles
 On sale under money return guaran- tee by Gum Drug Co, 3rd Ave. and 2Oth St, and 0unn's Pharmacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
NEGRO IS FATALLY
 SHOT BY CONSTABLE

Robert Chapman, a negro. was fatally shot about o'clock yesterday afternoon at Pratt City by Constable Will Stande- meyer. The negro died at the Hillman hospital at 10 30 o'clock last night from his wounds.
 Accounts of the shooting are that Con- stable Standemeyer attempted to place Chapman under arrest and met resistance The shooting followed.
 Coroner c. l.. Spain was notified and will conduct an investigation today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
COTTON EXPERIENCES
 AN UNUSUAL BREAK

New York, July 30-Cotton broke
 $2.50 to $3 a bale today In one of the
 most sensational markets since the Sully campaign. In two months the price has declined $S to SIP bale. Today's collapse was due to the fact that in the event of general European war, domestic markets would have to absorb and finance most of this years cotton crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Two tO Hang

Atlanta, July 30.-Bart and Jim Cantrell of Hall county will be hanged tomorrow at Gaipesville, Ga, for the murder of Arthur Hawkins year ago. Governor Slaton late today declined to interfere with the execution of the death sentence. The brothers were to have been hanged last Friday but on pleas of clemency for Bart Cantrell. IS years of age, the gov ernor allowed weeks respite in order that he might have more time to go over the records in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Mrs. Nettis King

' Eufaula, July @.-(Special.) )-Funeral services were held today at Batesville. this county, for Mrs. Nettis King, who died at the home of a daughter at Mi- ami, Fla. She was the widow of Dr.. King of Batesville and the daughter of Mrs. R. F. Wilkins, of prominent Bar bour county stock. The services were conducted by the Rev. J. M. Truitt of Eufaula, and were followed by burial in the churchyard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
COFFEE EXCHANGE
 MAY BE CLOSED

New York, July 30.-The coffee ex- change board of managers have been empowered to close the exchange at any time at their discretion, it was learned today
 The war situation has threatened Bra zils loan negotiations and 1t Is feared Brazil may have to dump a vast amount of coffee on the American market.
 The local coffee market was wildly ex- cited over war news today and fell more than 90 points, or practically cent a pound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
WHEAT SURPRISES TRADERS AT CLOSE
 BY DECLINE WHEN
 ADVANCE WAS DUE
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night, and prices today for the first time this year went above the dollar mark.
 For the first time, the war scare today affected materially the dealings on the Chicago stock exchange. Selling was general and resulted in the heaviest breaks in recent years. The sharpesl declines were in Sears Roebuck and Union Carbide, respectively, 15A and IT points down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Richardson Not a Mason

sfc the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Noticing in the paper of today the statement of the capture of Bert Rich ardson of Cordova. for the murder of Policeman Monroe Butt and note his high standing in the Masonic order here, beg to say that the Masonic or der has been done an injustice at Cor dova, as he was not a member of Cor dova lodge, nor do we know that he ever was a Mason. as he never visited or affiliated with Cordova lodge. A. F. & A. M, and in justice to the Masonic fraternity, will ask that this correction be made in your next issue. Very truly, J. s. GARRETT. SIR, w. NJ Cordova, July 3O 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Mrs. Robert Steele

Anniston, July S0.-(Special. )-Mrs Rob- ert Steele, mother of Fred Steele. a prom ir ent jeweler of this city. died at the home of her son here this morning. The funeral will occur at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. The deceased was born at Dahlonega, Ga. and was I3 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Negro Charged With Assault

LeWis Wilson, a negro was arrested last night by Detectives Daly. Moser and Darnel. and placed in the city jail on the charge of assault with intent to mur- der. The alleged assault occurred a week ago and the negro woman who was as saulted is still in an infirmary in seri ous condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Charged With Stealing Horse

Mott Hayes was arrested last night in Bessemer by Detectives Daly, Darnel and Moser and brought back to Birming- ham and placed in the city jail on the charge of stealing horse valued at $200 The horse has been recovered. Accord ing to the detectives the alleged theft took place at Warrior a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Austrians Capture Belgrade

London, July SI.-A Semlin dispatch 10 the Standard says:
 "rhe Austrians crossed the Danube 90 miles east of Belgrade and the Save 10 miles south. Belgrade has been captured and is now occupied by Austrian troops, and the force which invaded Servia at Semendria is advancing along the road which leads to Osipanica and ultimately to Nish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Bernard I. Morris

Funeral services over the remains Bernard J. Morris, aged 20 years, who died at local infirmary Wednesday, We're conducted yesterday morning at fn o'clock from the West End Catholic cEurch. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Hugh Wesley Odell

Funeral services over the remains of Hugh Wesley Odell. the infant son of MT. and Mrs G. L. Odell, S120 Ave-
 nue F. were conducted yesterday after noon at o'clock from the family resi- dence. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Lena Coleman

The remains of Miss Lena Coleman, who died Wednesday at a local infirm- ary. were sent to Cardiff yesterday for interment by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Ixey Childress

Funeral services over the remains of
 Ivey Childress, who died in Memphis,
 were conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence, 216
 North Forty-seventh street Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Hold Negro For Helena Authorities

Odus Williams. negro. was arrested last night by Detectives Daly, Darnell and Goldstein and placed in the city jail kIt is alleged that Williams is wanted in
 ErIelena on a serious charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
EUROPEAN BANKS
 RAISE DISCOUNT RATES

Amsterdam, July 30.-The Bourse re-
 opened today a committee of bank CTS have placed large sum of money at
 the disposal of the Boursen committee for loans on national securities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Berlin, July S0.--The committee Of the Imperial Bank of Germany has
 been called to meet tomorrow to act
 on the advisability of raising the bank rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
NO BUSINESS IN
 PARIS BOURSE

Paris. July 3O.-The Paris bourse opened today as usual. but there was no bust-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Paris, July 30.-The Bank of France today raised it's discount rate from 3ta to 4lk per cent. and It's rate fdr. loans from 4 F to 5is per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

JOHNS Underta,drs Co. Phone loas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Brussels, June 30.-The rate of dis count of the Bank of Belgium was raised from to per cent today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Stockholm July s0.--The Swedish Piksbank today raised it's discount rate from 41s to 5is per cent.