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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

"And I tell you that the Car was perfectly
justified in his treatment of the Jews" strident
voice rang out from a neighborng group. Il am
a Russian and know hat say; an alien people
sordid grasping, who suck the blood from our
poor peasants-an uncutured, uncouth race who
take from us everything and give us nothing -
'YOu nut" some one shouted, didn't they give
you Cod
Eyes, the British know exactly what they arc
doing" comes from another direction. "ln SIX
weeks Kitchener will have new army ready
You're crazy mani He can't do it in year
I've been in Company c eighteen months, so |
know"
"The whole German nation is united as one
man, and mad to fght"--
Certainly, especially when they're encouraged
by a cst-o-nne-tails," came a rejonder. You
see what the bulletin says, ON the Magdeburg
they found beautiful collection Of them-well
used, too"
"They were no nine-tsils; those were busters
as that so? They do remove the dust skin
and flesh too, though, don't they"
81 assure you it is as / say"
Come off, man, excuses" some one says.
They even had to force the gunners to their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

nearly destroyed. Peter. however was un''
mayed by the misfortune. and m l'li nc ~
strict orders to proceed with the work. noE"''
standing the complaints Of the inhso'ulN
Every building had to be constructed IN ~
ticular manner suited to the dignity Of "f'~
city, and St. Petersburg was proclaimed 'n' -
yal of Russia Historians claim thar one p
dred thousand people died in the hrs' SIX "''"
after the work had begun
Peter the Great, with whose reign the SPIN '
Western Europe was introduced IN kusS'S, p.
definite object n the construction OF st. f's -.
burg. His travels and studies abroad reVe~'s
him the lack of culture in his own country
STA was still under the influence Of 'ne V''
Mongos It had no navy. II mad no puOlN
papers. In fact it lacked everything perlA'NDs
culture Not only the peasants but even u, -.
men were nothing more than o"D'' 4.
To Peter the Great the construction OF u, 4,
meant "window to Europe" through Wn'el ~
rays of the Germanic culture might peneu'
mcvlized Russia. 4.1.,
But he was not satisfied with mere -.
As soon as the city assumed dehnlte P'VF a,
he began to institute many reforms y
lives of the people calculated 70 snake i NJ
Monaghan habits lie was the ar'' Z, p
newspaper for the general public Inc :
tersburg Gazette" Z
Unlike the present Car he was
wonderful ability and marvellous ln'e"' 4
Notwithstanding the extraordinary O'ss )
the new capital and its many nnO'a'V' ,,s
people for many years could not aeeu''O" = h
selves to regard it as such. By centuries b
dition they had come TO look on Aosc0" ~
only capital Russia eve could pOSS''
poets and folksongs celebrated H. 80
An interesting feature with the PTe''a' n
of the name Of St. Petersburg IS the l'
none Of Russia's poets ever spoke OF n''
thing but Petrograd. n, y
It was Pushkin who. bemoan'ng Wv pssl
Moscow said: Before the new eSp''' 10
grad. Moscow bows her head @s ."
widow bows before young Czaf'nS ~ 81
To-day, where only a century ana ,sgI
stood a few mud huts Of fishermen fss- 81
Of marvellous beauty city OF pai'' ~
cathedrals, of theatres and boule'aF0'
versities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

papers lie. What know they The German army
is the best in the whole world, or any other
place -
His opponent laughed. well" he said, you
seem sure about that but still it is only per-
sonal opinion, and # you don't mind I'll have an
other"
"Oh no. my dear friend" Fritz answered. at
is not only my personal opinion. The whole world
knows that It is in the papers to-day All
YOU have one. Let me show you where it says
that
ooh, yes, read that, but the paper lies, it
cannot be-"
Fritz threw up his hands desparingly. "Nun,
what do you say" lie turned to Hans, "Thc lies
he believes ard the truth he calls lies" he said
as he started away.
ooh, come, we won't get angry, will WEI" said
the Engshman. He placed his hand on the Ger
mans shoulder. Look here" he went on more
earnestly. you're Teuton, I'm an Anglo-Saxon.
We're related, brothers brotherhood Of man, and
all that sort of thing, and we live in pretty good
country, don't We? My father took of his hat fo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13

Jobs in the Spanish-Amcricau Var
at is my firm opinion that liquor Is the saas
of the war" proclaims a new voice. With pro
hibition universaP----
"Sharpshooters is what the Germans LACK
Took EN- ten days 70 get Liege ~
ave Irish have no cause to love
they'll be starved out
MOVE ON"
The police are no mean strateglsts themssi'a
and in two minutes the crowd is outhaaka
crushed in the centre and routed. The afse
CLING remnants of it are rather dazed at the ds''
with which the maneuvre was effected and h
police smile good naturedly at their diseOnhsut
and, as if satisfied with their show Of p0Es
discreetly allow the crowd 10 mass. Ana ~
exchange is soon in full wing again.
No matter what the outcome Of the war Ne
men who frequent the spiritual and mental
change which meets in the shadow Of the Be-
iamin Franklin statue will disperse for the AS
time surer of themselves and Of their fellow Hu
better world citizens and better Americans
So Horace Greeley may well incline his aa
and listen. For the voice that arises IRON "
throng before him is familiar one Is
voice of people seeking the truth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13
PRISONERS OF WAR.

York Castle, which is being used a. -
detention for prisoners Of war IN Sp aia'-rs 81
of the finest of the nations old oui'''s Sr. ~
well situated for its present purP''', o,,s ?
says, being between the rivers FOss anu ~ -
walls inclose no fewer than four acres -, "
to contain 10000 person The easus 80 y
certainly from Roman times. possibly
days Of the ancient BritOns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13
DFR1TFP0 FIGHT OUT THE WAR BEFORE BULLETIN BOARD

Words of Argument and Objurgation Fl
Thick and Fast, but the Field of Verbal
Battle Is Lighted by Occasional
Touches of HunOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-13
The Differing Strains of Blood Speak with
Varying Prejudice, but in General
the Voices Blend into That of
Clear Cut An1ericaniSr1

two" the other tried to reason with his rotunl
nCighbor
The German made gesture Of impotence. THE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
CITY COMPTROLLER IS CHARGED WITH
 EMBEZZLING FUNDS
Samuel L. Wilhite of Louisville Said to Have Confessed to Misuse of City's Money-S14,000 Re
 ported Missing

Louisville. Ky, July 7.-Samuel l.. Will hite, city comptroller and prominent in Louisville club and social circles. was ar rested late today charged with embezzle- ment of city funds, following a report by expert accountants that they had dis covered a shortage of approximately s14.- 800 in the comptroller's office.
 Wiihite is alleged to have confessed that since 1911, he has been making con- tractors bonds, deposited in the city treasury as surety and securing loans on them for his personal use. Bonds to the amount of $l4.500 are reported missing from the treasurer's office. Wilhite used the loans, according to his alleged ad- missions, in an effort to recoup losses in lumber deals.
 MT. Wilhite, who is connected with prominent Louisville families, has been city comptroller since 1901. He was elected president of the National Asso- citation of Comptrollers and Accounting Officers at its recent convention In Mill waukee.
 An hour prior to Wilhite's arrest his daughter was married to a prominent society man of this city, who. upon hearing of Wilhites troubles, insisted that the wedding. announced for next fall, should take place immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
INDIAN IMPRISONED
 THIRTY-FOUR YEARS
 WILL BE RELEASED

Washington. July 7-After 34 years im- prisonment under life sentence for mur- der, Spohee, Blackfoot Indian, was un- conditionally pardoned today by Presi- dent Wilson He will be released at once to return to his daughter at Browning, Mon.. whom he has not seen since she was a baby.
 A party of Blackfeet sightseeing In Washington established his tribual iden- tity by an Indian song.
 Officials of the Indian office advised of the discovery began an investigation which resulted in his pardon. Spohee was charged with the murder of white man near the Canadian border north of the line. It is thought by the department of justice that the murder was probably committed In Canada and that the terri torial courts of Montana. which tried him at Fort Benton, had no jurisdiction.
 After Spohee had been convicted he maintained absolute silence. This un- usual conduct resulted in his removal here to the federal hospital for the insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
PORTE REFUSES
 LIFE PRESERVERS
 FOR BIG FLIGHT

Hammondsport N. Y., July 7.-Lieuten- ant Porte, pilot of the transatlantic flying boat America, today declined a pair of life preservers proffered by Lieutenant Samuel Preston, who makes them for the navy aviators at Pensacola
 ''If the America Is wrecked" said Porte, they'll never find two bodies floating on the ocean,
 Porte seems satisfied the start will be made within a few days. He arrived here to6ay accompanied bs Rodnan Wans- makers brother-in-law, Frederick Cruger. and by Captain Creagh Osborne, of the British admiralty. Glenn Curtiss had the America out twice to observe the effect of the hydroplane he is fitting to the bottom of the boat. He and Lieutenant Porte are agreed they can get away with the necessary load by resorting to aux Hilary pontoons Curtiss will devote sev- eral more days if necessary to get the plans just right. Lieutenant Porte, how ever, is impatient to get started and if the hydroplanes do not work out prop erly very soon it is probable the pontoons will be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
NEGRO CONFESSES
 DARING ROBBERY
Relates Details of Gilchrist- -FOrdney Holdup and Killing-Fear for
 NegrO's Safety

Bay Springs, Miss. July "Details of the holdup and robbery of the pay car of the Gilcl rist-Fordney company at Stew ems, Miss, four miles from here, on June 27, wero related by Nose Johnson, q negro, m a confession made tonight to l.. w. Sharbrought. father-in-law of Reese Fitzpatrick, who was killed by the bandit, according to The statement of To- cal officers.
 Johnson. captured early today near Louin, Miss, was brought here and placed in jail and tonight was guarded by Sheriff Jones and 30 heavily armed deputies. who feared for the safety of the prisoner. A mob of 200 men gath cred early in the evening, but were per suaded to leave the vicinity, and are re- ported to have returned to their homes. It was believed that Sheriff Jones at a fs orable opportunity intended to spirit his prisoner to Jackson, Miss, for safe keeping,
 When arrested Johlson- had S365 on his person. Simmons and Robinson, two of the men shot by Johnson, are recovering from their wouads. Fitzpatrick was in stantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
PLAGUE SITUATION
 IN NEW ORLEANS
 NOW MORE SERIOUS
Second Focus of Infection Found and Second Death From Deadly
 Malady Is Confirmed

New Orleans, July 7.-Fhe bubonic plague situation here became more se- rious today with the confirmation of n second death and the existence Of n second focus of infection, three miles distant from the original one. John Jackson, Q year old negro boy, who was found dead on July 2, at his home. 2S3i First street, died from the plague, ac- cording to the announcement today of Assistant Surgeon Charles Williams, of the United States public health nnd ma- rine hospital service.
 Dr. Williams reported that test made by w. Fl. Seeman, city bacteriolo- gist, had proven conclusively that the boys death was due to plague The report stated that the youth had re- sided in the city for the past three months and had been i'll for three days prior to his death. He had cut his foot on a bottle two weeks before.
 Charles Lundene, a Swedish sailor, whose movements were traced for only eight days prior to his death, was the first victim. w. w. Wilkinson iso- le ted ten days ago. is recovering from the disease. No other cases have been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
TARIFF HAS HURT AMERICAN FACTORY
 OWNERS LITTLE
Foreign ManufacturersSend S.S Per Cent More Finished Products Into U. $. Than
 Usual, Says Redfield

Washington, July 7.-Foreign manu- lecturers sent into the United States the first eight months of the new tar if system just s.S per cent more of their finished product than they did under the old. Secretary Redfield pointed to this tonight as sample dem onstration that there was no ground for fears that American factory owners would be driven from business by the democratic tariff
 Importations of foodstuffs showed a large increase while foodstuff exports reduction in the amount of completed manufactures exported.
 "The figures. said Secretary Red field, show the results of the world wide depression in commerce as modi- fled by our own shortage of foodstuffs arising from the inadequate crops of last year, which condition rapidly is passing away. They indicate also that our competing power in manufacturing is well sustained, because al time when our commercial rivals are eager to sell and unwilling to buy, the item of exports of fully finished manufac- lures is depressed relatively little and the item of imports of finished manu- factures increases relatively little
 Total Increase
 The total increase of importations of foodstuffs, the departments figures showed, was $56,750,437 while the total increase In importations for the period was only s55,136,635.
 III the line of finished manufactures, Mir. Redfield said the United States was maintaining its foreign business well.
 "The decrease of exports of food stuffs" the secretary added. "amounts in the eight months to $97573,55S a fact sufficiently explained by our not having the foodstuffs to sell. The pres ent large promise of fine crops already has begun to alter this situation. A further decrease appears in manufac- lures for further use in manufacturing of $30.668,377. reflecting the depressed condition of industries In foreign coun- tries"
 Out of total decrease in exports for the eight months of S145.703,640, more than $128,O 900 was in foodstuffs and manufactures for further use in manu- featuring.
 Imports Compared
 Total imports for the eight months were 31,2SS, ,656,041, compared with $1,- |233,519,365 for the same period last year. Free merchandise for the two periods was, respectively, $S00,214, 4,03S and $683, 015. .455. Total exports were $1, $40, ,365,3 against $1,7S6,070,945. Imports for May. 1914, amounted to $164, 2O9,515, compared with s133,723.7 713 a year ago. Exports were $161, ,732,619. a decrease of 16.9 per cent since the previous May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
MAY YET BE
 RESERVE BOARD MEMBER
Wilson Urges New York Banker Re Consider Determination to Resign-Se Senate Committee Considers Banker
 Has Eliminated Himself

Washington, July With President wilson nrslng fai N. Fsrhirg the New York banker. to reconsider his request that his nomination as a member of the federal reserve board be withdrawn, 1t was reported tonight in circles close to the White House that there was possi- bility of MT. Warbnrg changing his mind
 Mr. Warburg and the Presidents secre- tary, MT. Tumulty, talked over the tele- phone late today and MT. Warburg then expressed his determination not to take the place. Later President Wilson tele- eraphed. urging him to reconsider.
 Despite opposition to MT. Warburg friends of the President have assured him the New York bankers nomination can b.. confirmed. The President is said to be- lieve he will have a hard time finding another man as familiar with foreign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
NEGRO WOMEN COMPLAIN O] CONDITIONS JEFFERSON JAI
Thirty Nine Sign Letter to Prison Inspector Oates Couch
 Complaints Pathetic in Extreme is Negro's Appeal

thetic appeals which Dr. Oates has re- ccived since he assumed office as prison inspector and immediately upon receiv- ing their letter he announced his in- tention of Investigating conditions Ut the Jefferson county jail.
 Dr. Oates said he was familiar with the overcrowded condition of the jail. but was surprised to learn that the prisoners were given an insufficient supply of Ice water. According to the women. all of whom signed the letter. the ice water at the Jefferson county jail gives out every day about noon. They further declared that the Dread which they were forced to eat was Inn properly cooked and wormy.
 It Is probable that Dr. Oates will at once make an investigation of condi- tions at the Jefferson county Jail, and that he will use his influence to secure some relief for the unfortunate negro W omen incarcerated in that prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

Montgomery. July 7.--(special )--pa- tbat,c in the extreme is the appeal which has been made to pr. William H. oates. state prison inspector, by thirty nine negro women, who are imprisoned in the Jefferson county Hil at Birming- ham, The women informed Dr. Oates In a letter that the heat has been unpear- able during the past few weeks ana complained of the lack of Ice water and proper food.
 They asked Dr. Oates to use his in- fluence to allow them to spend a few hours every day in the yard surround ing the jail, declaring that only in that way would they be able to secure tenn porary relief from the hot and nauseat- ing air inside the jail.
 The women made one of the most pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
GARRISON IN LETTER
 CALLS DOWN EVANS

Washington, July 1.-The reprimand which President Wilson ordered for Brig Gen. Robert K. Evans will take the con trolling form of a letter from Secretary Garrison admonishing that officer not to discuss controversial subjects in public.
 Recently at a banquet in New York General Evans, temporarily in command of the eastern department, was reported as referring to the United States as the most meddlesome champion of nations.
 Though he asserted he had been mis- quoted, General Evans admitted discus sion of American diplomacy.
 Secretary Garrisons letter will close the incident. General Evans, who was relieved of the command of the eastern department by Major General Wood. Is under orders to return to command the Second brigade of the First army division on the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Birmingham wins pig iron case. Grand jury begins Bailey probe
 Thursday.
 Plague situation worse.
 Villa -Carranza break settled. 2-Bull moose will oust negroes with
 bold declaration. 3-Morgan and Wilson to have delight
 full visit. 4--Editorial comment 5--Raise $441,S59 for university. Crematory to be built on dump. Hall admits he killed Cowart. 6-Society. 7-Sports. S--Claim bull moose elected Mulkey. 9-Company using Crow as blind says
 Weatherly.  12--Gadsden has good hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08

banking conditions who will accept the place.
 Members Of the Senate banking com mittee today considered MT. Warburg firally had eliminated himself by his tele- gram to Chairman Hitchcock declining to submit to questioning by the committee. In this message MT. Warburg said he felt the committees holding up of his appointment and one other while three were confirmed, would impair his useful ness as @ member of the board It was said if the nomination were not with drawn, the commtte likely would insist on the bankers appearance for examina- tion.
 No action has been taken on the nomi- na tion of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, who yesterday told the committee of his connection with the International Har- vester company. The President Is insis- tent on confirmation. and there has been no suggestion that MT. Jones' nomination would be withdrawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Sinclair Sentence
 Confirmed and He
 Starts Hunger Strike

New York, July 7.-The sentence im- posed on Upton Sinclair last April on a charge of disorderly conduct for at- tempting publicly to rebuke John D. Rockefeller for his attitude in the Col orado strike situation by ejaculations, to- day was confirmed in the court of gen. eral sessions. When given the alternative in the magistrates court of paying fine of $5 or serving three days in the Tombs cells, Sinclair chose the latter and began a hunger strike.
 He served two days of his sentence, then his wife paid the balance of the fine. According to Judge Grains opinion given today, mo citizen has a right to rebuke another citizen by subjecting him to ridi- cule or insult"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
MULE RESENTS BEATING AND KICKS
 MASTER IN FACE

Dothan, July 7.-(Special.) )-After hum- ply taking a severe logging from its mas- ter. a faithful mule decided that the limit of endurance had been attained when it saw an axe handle being brought into action here today, and opportunely and effee lively placed hind leg uppercut against C. rife Cobb's jaw, winning the fight with one lick.
 Cobb, a well known farmer living near Dothan, after severely beating his mule with whip, attempted to finish the job with an axe handle, with the above result, Cobb's jaw was dislocated and he was otherwise cut and bruised about the face.
 Public sentiment is with the mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
WOULD RESTRICT
 TRIAL JUDGES

Washington. July 7-rria judges would be prohibited from giving. peremp- tory instructions directing what verdict a jury shall render under a bill intro- duced by Representative Parks of Geor- gia The proposed law would apply to rending actions as we'll as to those here after instituted.
 Failure to comply by any trial judge would be cause for reversal of the verdict and judgment without reward to the merit of the actions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
SELMA TIMES
 CHANGES HANDS

Selma, July 7.-tSpecial.)-For the sec ond time within the past seven months the Selma Times tonight changed hands, a deal having been closed by which 1t was purchased from Messrs. Armands and E. P. Andereck by Mir. F. T. Raiford, well known young resident of Selma. Mir. Raiford previous to becoming resi- dent of Selma several years ago had con siderable newspaper experience in Texas and Mississippi.
 The Selma Times established in 1925, and one of the oldest morning dailies Of the state. was purchased by the Messrs. Andereck on December l last from R. D. l.. Mel, who. for several years previous had edited and published the paper.
 The price paid by MT. Raiford for the Times was not made public tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
PROF. s. E. MEEK
 DIES IN CHICAGO

Chicago, July IA victim of his enthu- sasm for science, Prof. Seth Eugene Meek assistant curator of zoology at the Field Museum of Natural History here, died last night of illness brought on by exposure during an expedition in Mexico
 Professor Meek was an authority on the fishes and reptiles of this hemisphere. He was a member of the United States fish commission. He was born In Hicks vile, O., in 1850. Interment will be in Bloomington Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
Dominici Named Minister

Washington, July 7.-Santos A. Dom inici, has been appointed minister from Venezuela to the United States, sue Dominica now is minister to Great Britain, Germany and Belgium and for merly was president of the Venezuelean National university under former Pres ident Castro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
JOHN A. SHIELDS
 DIES IN NEW YORK

New York. July 7.-John A. Shields. veteran United States commissioner in this district died today at Richfiele Springs. N. r.. where he had been i'll for sometime. according to advices received in this city.
 Mir. Shields was over 30 years of age and had been in the federal service for more than 50 years.