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The Washington times., 1914-07-31
Canada Prepares to Send
Troops to Aid British

OTTAWA, July 3L-Canada is making
ready TO aid the mother-country IL Eng,
land Is drawn into war.
Following a special meeting. the mill.
tia council announced today that pre-,
ltminary plans had been made for send.
men. Permanent forces at Halifax
Esquimault. and other points have beer
ordered held in readiness for mobiliza.
ton orders. The Halifax garrison was
today ordered back from camp. Min
lister Of Militia Hughes said the first
detachment of Canadian troops could
leave within two or three weeks, II
Esesssary.
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Censorship on News
From Vienna Tight

LONDON, July 3l.-Censorship on
news from vienA was frightened today,
and there was evidence OF diplomatic
censorship in all messages received from
Servia. The result is that all reports
are conflicting. Vienna specials persist
that Belgrade has been occupied by the
Austriaps. Dispatches from Wish as
sert that invasion by Austrian troops
has been repulscd at all points.
Vienna emphasizes the strength of
Servtan resistance. Nish, In turn, en-
phasizes the power Of the Austrian at
tack. The government censors on each
side appear to be playing to the dipIo-
mats. pending the German Russia crisis.
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Big Brokerage Firm in
New York City Fails

NEW YORK, July as. H. p. Pell
& Co., one Of New York's largest brols-
erage firms, failed today. The firm
was established July ], 1903. Besides
S. H. P. Pell. Charles Kittle. and How
land Haggerty Pell are partners. Col.
Robert M Thompson, a special MEM
Der Of the stock exchange, was con-
nected with the company. Pell & Co.,
were heavy dealers in cotton, and were
severely affected by the slump of yes
terday.
Flower & Co., stock exchange firm
later. also suspended. The members are
+. S. Flower, John s. George and
Charles George. The firm was organ
lied in May, 1900.
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Austria Seeking Alliance
With Japan, Berlin Hears

BERLIN. July 5L-Austria today en-
oesvored TO form a defensive alliance
with japan. according to a special dis
patch from Vienna to the National
Gazette.
The dispatch stated that Foreign Min
lister Berchthold held a secret CONFER
ence with the japanese ambassador
Lasting two and a nalf hours. 1t car
ried the report that Berchthold made
oVertUres for an aIliance to become ef-
fective in case either Japan or Austria
should be at war with Russia
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ALL RUSSIAN FIGHTING MEN CALLED.

ST. PETERSBURG July 3l.-An apparently authentic report
circulation here order has been issued for general
mobilization of all Russian troops the districts west of the Ua
All officers and resers entire Russian have been
ordered the colors.
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Cotton Firm Collapses.

NEW YORK. July 31.-The suspension
of the firm of F. J. Frederickson & Co.
was announced today upon the opening
OF the cotton exchange. The Frederick
son firm was a small one, and the
failure had no effect on the market,
IL was declared.
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Cotton Exchange Closes
After Opening Slump

NEW YORK. July Slater an hour
and a half of trading the cotton ex-
change closed here today. The ex-
change will open tomorrow. it is an
nounced. Prices slumped at the OPEN
was eff "a. October. 107, and March, 105
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DENY KAISER'S DEMAND ON CAR.

BERLIN July 3l-(Passed by Censor)The Grand Duke of
es has not gone Petersburg Grand The Kaiser
has made upon Gar for explanation within twenty
four hours of the mobilization News of these reports
given wide circulation yesterday through British news agency
reached Berlin dispatch from Paris and promptly denied
at foreign office.
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Need Not Halt Business.

The directors of the New York clear
ing house today, decided that the pros
pect of a general European war need
not make any serious interruption to
business in the United States.
The business and financial condi-
ton of New York ard the entire coun-
try Is sound, but the situation in Eu-
rope justifies extreme prudence and
self-control on the part Of the United
States" read a statement issued by
the committee
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LONDON July 3l.-An mitancy the part Of the women
endeavog equal suffrage England will be suspended
Curing the present war crisis this effect today issued
from the HEADQUARTERS Womens Social Political Union The
orders for the cessation mlitancy all England
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WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and probably Sat
urday; slowly rising temperature; mod
crate northeast winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Fair tonight
and probably Saturday; slowly rising
temperature; moderate northeast winds
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Aff1ecks:
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NEW YORK EXCHANGE
CLOSED INDEFINITELY
Last of Worlds Great Stock
Markets to Suspend on Ac-
count of War.
Continued from First Page.)

back American securities at low prices.
Presumably they will pay for those Sc
curities with their wheat and other
products at high prices.
1T Is idle to say that America will
not be hurt by the general European
war. The wholesale waste of capital
involved In such a catastrophe would
result in a distribution Of losses the
world over, but the loss here would
be infinitesimal compared with the
losses to the countries Immediately
involved. There is NJ doubt that the
whole American people will cooperate
to restore normal conditions through
out the country at the earliest possible
mornenf -
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Cleveland Exchange Open.

CLEVELAND. July 1.-Officers OF
the Cleveland Stock Exchange, which
deals in local securities. decided today
not to close with New York. Chicago,
and other exchanges.
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ABANDON HOPE OF LOCALIZING WAR.

LONDON July 5A censored dispatch to the Exchange eie-
graph Company today from Vienna says:
Hope of ocalzng has been given up all quarters
Much significance attached fact that the passed
this message.
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LONDON July 3l-A Berlin dispatch to the Exchange Iele-
graph passed by the German without delay states that the
foreign office denies emphaay has been will be mob
of the army today No particular importance at
bed to the Dispatch obviously intended for blind
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Metal Exchange Closes.

NEW YORK, July 3l.-The New York
Metal Exchange closed today. The
board of managers decided he OK
change should remain closed until Tues
day.
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BERLIN July 51The most rigid censorship since the present
crisis put effect today The refused to
pass any message dealing the of troops orders
to the navy. Many dispatches were held up.
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10000 Depositors Start
Run on Brussels Bank

BRUSSELS. July 3.-Ten thousand
persons demanded their deposits from
the National Bank here today, creating
a big run on the institution.
After several hours during which the
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bank steadily met all demands upon II.
confidence was restored among the de-
posters waiting in line and the run
subsidized.
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LIOydS Raises Rate.

LONDON, July a.-Lloyds today
raised the six months rate against an
Anglo-German war to 70 per cent.
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BRITISH HOLD LINER AT HONGKONG.

MONTREAL July 31-The Canadian Pacific liner Empress Of
Asia was requoned Hongkong by the British admiralty Though
subsidized liner Canadian Pacific railroad Offered her will
iuplv Vice President Bosworth said today
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NETHERLANDS Mobiles ARMY.

THE HAGUE, July 5-The Netherlands army was today
dered mobilize
The Washington times., 1914-07-31
Philadelphia Cotton
Brokers Also Suspend

PHILADELPHIA, July A.-Suspen-
sion of the firm OF Homer, Howe L
Co., cotton brokers is announced
The Washington times., 1914-07-31
KING GEORGE AWAITS CRISIS OUTCOME.

LONDON July 3-Kng George late today cancelled all en-
and will remain Buckingham palace awaiting the out
come of the crisis
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REPORTS RUSSO-AUSTRIAN BREAK.

BERLIN July 31The Deutsche Tageszeiung influential I'M
peras paper today declares diplomatic relations have been
broken off between Russia and Austria
The Washington times., 1914-07-31
Russians Destroy Bridge
Oper ViStula, Says Message

BERLIN, July 31.-Passed by censor)-A series of
explosions were heard on the Russian side of the Ausro
Russian frontier Myslowz carly today and the Cars
troops are reported have blown up big bridge the
Vislua, messages received here declare
The bridge reported to be blown up is an important
one on the Wenna-Warsaw railroad Myslowitz is 116
miles southeast of Breslau and about thirty miles east of
Cracow in Galicia.
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FOOD PRICES SOAR IN BERLIN.

BERLIN July 31-(Passed by Censor)-Pnces food i'm
ported from Russia today Potatoes unobnabe There
were no London mails today
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Paris FeperishU Waits
Call to Defend Frontiers

PARIS, July 31.-Germany is modifying tremen-
dous force on the French frontier according to late after
noon dispatches. While no mobilization orders to the
French army have yet been issued the barracks and rem
devious points are crowded with reservss momentary
expecting the call to arms Business and trade is at
standstiD. Paris RACES with the war fever.
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Manhattans

All our Manhattan Shirts have been
cut in price to meet the usual figures
Of the regular midsummer 'sManhat-
tan" reductions.
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Our famous "Yorke" Shirts guaran-
teed absolutely against laundry fad
ing-the 81 and S2.5o qualities are
now
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These are IS to $3.50 values. of Lin
en- or Mohair. with belt backs and
convertible collars. the finest kind Of
cleaned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
HENDERSON SPEAKS
 IN EUFAULA FRIDAY
Saturday Addresses Will Be Deliv- cred at Clayton, Louisville
 and Clio

Eufaula, March al)--Charles Henderson, president of the Alabama railroad commission, and candidate for governor, will speak in Eufaula Friday night at the courthouse under arrange ments perfected today by F. B. Weeden, who received message from MT. Tender son that he would be able to come to En- faula upon that date.
 Henderson will speak on Saturday al Clayton, Louisville and Clio, and return from the last named place to his home al Troy. Local Henderson men are enthus- iastic that their candidate is able to come to Barbour county at this time. and not only able to make one but four speeches It will be his first visit to the county and probably the last one in the campaign
 Thus far only two of the gubernatoria candidates have been heard here. and they arc former Gov. B. B. Conner and Capt R. F. Kolb. both of them Barbour county men. Hendcrson's strength Is con- tinually growing here as well as elsewhere throughout the state, according to his friends who expect him to roll up good vote in the primary of April 6, though Barbour does have two sons in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
HEALT PROMOTIONS IN SOUTH DISCUSSED

Montgomery, March 4.-(Special) ) Officials of the Rockefeller interna- tional health commission and members of the state boards of health of Il counties of Alabama are in confer ence in Montgomery for the purpose of considering various health conditions of the south.
 Dr. w. ". Dinsmore. in charge of the Rockefeller commission in this state, has charge of the entertainment features of the conference. The ses- sions of the conference are being held at the Gay-Teague hotel.
 Those in attendance on the confer ence are:
 Wickliffe Rose, Washington, director of Rockefeller Foundation; pr. John A. Farrell, Washington, assistant di- rector of Rockefeller Foundation; Dr. c. W. Stiles, United States public health service; pr. w. w. Dinsmore, Alabama board of health; pr. c. w. Garrison, Arkansas boar dof health Dr. Morgan Smith. Arkansas board of health; Dr. A. G. Fort, Georgia board of Trade; pr. A. T. Mccormack, Ken lucky board of health1s Dr. Sidney D. Porter, Louisiana board of health; Dr.. w. s. feathers. Mississippi board of health: pr. c. L. Pridgen, North Car olina board of health; pr. J. I.aBruct Ward, South Carolina board of health i; pr. Olin West, Tennessee board of healthB Dr. H. H. Boerner. Texas board of health; Dr. A. w. Freeman, Virginia boar oof health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
STATE BANKERS ID ,, MEET AT DECATUR Twenty-secOnd Annual Ses- sion Will Convene
 May 12-14

Pell City, March 4.-tspecial)--The twenty-second annual convention of the Alabama Bankers association will be held at Decatur Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 12, 1S and 14, 1914. Head quarters will be at the Hotel Lyons. The Echols and Bismarlz hotels will also take care of delegates. The office of the sec retary will be on the ground floor of the Lyons near the main lobby Business ses- sions of the convention will be held at the city hall.
 The first session is Tuesday, May F, 1O:3O a. m, at city hall. The second ses- sion will be at 3:30 p. m. At o'clock there will be tea and reception to the ladies at the Progressive Culture club. Banquet at Hotel Lyons 8 p. m.
 Wednesday,, May 13-Business session, 10 a. m. Afternoon, golf and automobile drives. Business at D. m., followed by informal dancing at the Colonial club.
 Thursday, May IA, boat ride on the Ten nessee river. Steamer will leave landing at foot of Bank street. Lunch served on board. The government work at Muscle Shoals, with the canal and Il locks, will be inspected. Delegates desiring to re- turn quicker than by steamer will be cared fer by special train service.
 In addition to routine addresses snd reports, there will be number of speeches by notable men, national leaders in their respective lines of business. The federal reserve act will be thoroughly cop cid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
CITIZEN GIVES PUBLIC PRAISE FOR RAPID CURE Gets Quick Relief With New Medicine After Suffering
 Many Years OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ACTION Irregularity of Modern Ways of Liv- ing Cause City People To
 Break Down
~RHUBARAL"HAsMAGIC ACTION


 Remarkable are the many statements Of praise made by Birmingham people in discussing the curative powers of the wonderful new medicine. 'Rhu- baral,' now being introduced here.
 Ray E. Knigghton of 622 Twenty-sec- ond street, north, who has been using the remedy short time, in discussing the merits of this preparation, said:
 T wish to state for the benefit of sufferers from modern ailments that 'RhubaraP Is the worlds best medicine, for I have been ailing with compli- cation of symptoms for five long years and. though doctoring and taking many medicines. nothing gave me relief but 'Rhubaral.'
 "I was in constant misery from head aches, biliousness, dizziness, poor appe- tite and despondency. My tongue was coated and my complexion sallow. Hav- ing heard of the quick relief given other sufferers from as serious ailments l determined to try it and the results given with only few doses have been marvellous"
 Such statements as the above are be- ing made at Averyts drug store at 1O9 Twentieth street. north, where scores of people are obtaining test doses of the new medicine free, and where many are coming daily to report the results of ..Rhubaral." after having used it but
 
 Headachy, tired and worn-out people, irritable and nervous people-all alike praise "Rhubaral," and say that they never thought theirs was one of the cases that the new medicine would be able to show action with.
 "Rhubaraf' (pronounced Roo-bur-alD cleanses the system and works wonders in many so-called cases of kidney and liver troubles. It gives quick and astonishing results and is guaran- teed to restore health or purchase price refunded.
 Averyt's chain of drug stores at 1J9 Twentieth street: 1091 Avenue F., Ems ley; 134 Third street, Pratt City: 2900 Twenty street, North BirminS- ham; Adams durg store, Patton-P Pope and all other leading druggists n Greater Birmingham and Bessemer have "Rhubaral.''
 sterNorthngton company are wholesale distributors for this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
TWO OUT OF SHERIFF'S
 RACE IN CHILTON
County Greatly Interested in Politics Just at -Blackmon to
 Visit County

Clanton. March 4.-tSpecial.) )-Chilton county is interested in politics jus, now. The candidate for lieutenant gov ernor. Thomas A. Curry, returned hero to remain in this section of the state until after he fills his appointment for Friday at the Soldiers Home.
 Two of the seven candidates for sher- if, J. r. Gore and Moses Killgorc have withdrawn, leaving five fighting for the office
 F. B. Deason, candidate for Congress in the Fourth congressional district, is very active. This was probate court week, and as there was a short dock ct the judge finished up in two days and then went on the road again intending to visit Cleybourne and Dallas coun- ties this week.
 A letter received here from Fred L. Blackmon. who is a candidate for Con- gress in this district for reelection says he will visit Chiffon shortly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
WOMAN OFFERS ID O|L MADISON ROADS Commissioners Accept Miss McCOrmick's Proposal RESURFACE HIGHWAY Ex-Governor Speaks Along Educa- tional Lines in Madison-Question
 of Sunday "Movies" To Be
 Decided By People

Huntsville. March 4.-(Special The county commissioners have accepted a proposition presented to them by rep
 resentative of Miss Virginia Mccormick,
 who desires to furnish oil sufficient to
 dress four miles of the model highway extending out Meridianville pike from the city limits north to Normal. Miss
 Mccormick proposed to furnish and put
 the oil dressing on. This will give Mad ison county the first oil road in Ala bama north of Birmingham. The model highway is made of limestone and the
 greatest objection to il. the white dust,
 will be eliminated by the oil treatment. Governor B. R. Conner is cam
 paigning in the country precincts of
 Madison county today. ILe Is making
 a plea for anotheS term 'as a booster
 for education in the rural precincts and says that every dollar of money put out in educating the country boy Is not spent, but invested. He is keeping the prohibition issue fin the background. and says that there are matters of more importance than prohibition in the cam paign now.
 The question of whether or not the people of Huntsville wish to have pie tufe SHOWS OH cunudy WILL pc lelt eli = tirely up to them. The city commits sioners have decided to suspend an old ordinance which forbids Sunday amusc-
 ments, where admission is charged, and will require that only shows of I strictly moral character be exhibited The attendance at the Sunday shows
 will be taken as an index of the public's desire.
 The matter was brought up by pro- test of the ministers following a Sun
 day show at local moving picture theatre. They requested the commis- sioners to forbid a repetition of the of fense against the city ordinances. In order to put the matter mp to the public itself, the law will be suspended for 9 irnlf fad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting 8 trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never re- turned, although I am doing hard work as n carpenter. There vas no operation, no lost time no trouble l have nothing to sell, but will give full information cure without operation, if you write me- Eugene M. Pullen, Carpenter. S9S Marcellus Avenue. Manasquan, N ;, Better cut out this notice and show 1t to any others who are ruptured--you may save a life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
Protection Against Bron
 chitis and Pneumonia
. Recine

Into pitcher put tablespoonful of butter, one-quarter cup light brown sugar. an ounce of Duffy's pure malt whiskey. Let 1t stand for half an hour: then add one-half pint boiling water. Let 1t stand again for a short while, and before serv- ing stir well and add the juice of one orange and one lemon. This is to be served in wine glass;
 It is very wholesome. appetizing and strengthening, especially for fever and chills in stormy and clustering weather. Prompt action on such occasions will ward off many serious and oft-times fetal attack of bronchitis and pneumonia. as we'll as irritating coughs and colds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
PRIMARY ELECTION
 IS HELD IN MACON
Q. $. Lewis Chosen State Senator Over w. F.. HuddlestOn-W. s. Webb
 Deputy Sheriff

Tuskegee. March f.-(Special. )-The Macon county primary election, which was held yesterday, shows by official count the following: For state sen ator, o. S. Lewis wins over w. D. Hud- dleston. H. O. Merrett, present speaker protem, of the state legislature was elected over E. W. Thompson and W. $. Webb, present deputy sheriff, was chosen over two active candidates for sheriff of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
LEEDS STUDENTS TO PLANT TREES FRIDAY
High School Pupils Engaged in Beau.
 tifying the Campus-L- brary Expected Shortly

be set out Friday afternoon by the high school students. The work of beautifying the campus has been twice interrupted by rain. The work of setting out the trees will be under the supervision of Prof. J. w. Ellenburg.
 The library awarded to the Leeds High school by the state and county is ex- pected to arrive either Friday or Satur- day.
 A '-conumdrum supper will be given Friday night at the home of Dr. A. J. Farley for the benefit of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-05
Modern Way
Judge.

..Sakes alivev calculated the stork upon meeting the little God of Love crying bitterly. What Is the matter, Dan?''
 "rhe mum-matter." sobbed Cupid lis that Cupidity Is making twice as many matches as am! Uh, yah! hah! ha -a-ah!"