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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-09-03
BY the United Prear.

by the United Press.
ROME. Sept. 3.-Rovereto. the larry
est Austrian city to fall before ths
Italian armies. is being slowly oc-
eupied by the Italian troops.
The RoVereto forts, which blocked
the italian advance on Trent. onlv
thirteen miles away, were blown IN
early yesterday and the Austrian
began to evacuate the city, retreat
ing northward up the Adige valley In
the direction of Trent. Before retir-
ing the enemy forces demolished ali
the historic Italian monuments and
set fire TO the homes of italian resi-
dents.
After the garrison had withdrawn,
Austrian artillery stationed On
heights overlooking the town from
the north poured a heavy fire into
Rovereto throughout yesterday. COM
pleting the work of ruin. These bat
teries were engaged by the Italian
gunners ard partly silenced. The
first italian troops began entering
Rovereto before dusk last night ac-
cording 10 dispatches received hers
today.
Biggest Italian Victory.
Capture of Rovereto marks the
greatest single victory in the italian
advance upon Trent, the goal of Gem
eral Cadornas forces in the north
Though the Austrians have con-
structed barricades across the valley
between Rovereto and Trent, mill
tary men here believe the Italian
troops will approach Trent itself be-
fore winter halts military operations.
The city of Rovereto. lying sixteen
miles north of the Italian frontier,
has been under long range bombard-
ment for many weeks. The civil
population of about 1000 left early
in June. but the garrison, occupying
strong positions, continued its resist
ance until the movement of italian
troops through the Val. Sugana re"
gion and also from the west threas-
ened their envelopment
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-09-03
Dispatch May Refer to Royal
Edwards Sinking, Already
Admitted by London.
BIG TURKISH FORCE REPORTED
SURROUNDED BY THE ALLIES
Berlin Officially Announces Capture of
GrOdnO-- Italians Occupying Rovereto
After Evacuation by AuStrianS.
BY the Associated Press.

BERLIN Sept Sayvile Y)-"Teegrsms
Sofia
the Dardanelles British
hcers soldiers
drowned. Six hundred bodies recovered"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-09-03
BY the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Sept. 8 Wia London. 4:@
p m)-The German troops which
are advancing on the important Rus
sian port of Riga, on the Baltic. have
made a further consequential gain
ofllc1al announcement was made here
today that they had captured a nosj-
tlon northwest of Friedrichstadt
which is about forty miles from,
Riga. o"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-09-03

BY the Associated Press
BERLIN, Sept. 8 (by wireless Ia
Tuckerton, N. J.)-The army of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg has cap
tured Grodno, the last of the strong
Russian fortresses to hold out
The capture of Grodno by the C.er-
mans marks the fall of the twelfth
fortress under Teutonic attacks on
the eastern war front within a
month, beginning with the fall 81
warsaw on August 8. It was Is
last or the Russian fortresseS in po
ANA 10 hold out. 1t became unte,-
able when the Germans cpt a.
Grodno- Wilma railway line 10 ~
northeast and We're fighting tbai,.
way to the stronghold from both tbs
west and the south. Grodno was re-
earoed as a powerful link in III.
russian defenses against invasion
II lies only about fifty miles from,
the German border, on the trurk
railway line running from Petrogras
through Wilma TO Warsaw. It's de-
tenslVe strength has been notably in
creased In late years. The CITY Of
Grodno is the capital of the prov,inc.
OF that name and has a population
of about 10000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-09-03

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
RODE HORSE FROM
 ALABAMA 10 TEXAS
Mrs. Pickett Recalls An Old Time Incident That Ef-
 fected Lives of Two

Mrs. J. A. Pickett. of 1916 Rabgy street. Houston, Tex. who formerly lived in Troy City. Pike county Ala bama, recalls an incident of nearly 40 years ago wherein one of her ncigkpors set cut on horseback for Texas.
 'He was in poor health generally, was suffering from rheumatism and was haking the journey in the hopes Of being benefited. He heard of the Vitalitas mound in Texas, then known as Damon's Mound, and his long trip west ended at that place. He jivec about the mound several weeks talk irg out ana using the mineral as a medicine. He came home entirely well, leaving his crutches at the mound. He brought back all the mineral he could carry and l got some of it. At that had suffered with it for years. Tho course of vitalitas I then took cured meSso well I have never been bothered with rheumatism since. It is unooubt- edly the finest thing in the world for it."
 It is refreshing to hear these old stories about Vitalitas yeaSs before sci- ence knew of it's existence and when cnly Indians and a few whites were familiar with 1t.
 Vitalitas is the greatest natural cura- tive known to science. Multitudes are daily finding freedom from long stand ing ills by its use. It is for derange- rents of stomach, liver, kidneys, bow els and blood Sample Vitalitas today at Averty's >drug store. 1oS-111 Twen- tieth street, pr write there for booklet telling much of Vitalitas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
TALLADEGA

Talladega, January 5.-(Special.)-R G. Nickles of Talladega was made receiver of the Heath Mercantile company of Childersburs, which latter firm went into involuntary bankruptcy Saturday. The liabilities amount to s7soo; assets are yet unknown. The low price of cotton and impossibility of making collections is the cause of the failure.
 The nonjury term of the city court is in session, Judge Marion Sims presiding. Tuesday the criminal nonjury calendar was called and number of cases tried. being misdemeanors entirely. This is the first term at which Judge Sims and So- licitor J. B. Sandford have officiated.
 The report of the chief of police for the month of December shows 8 arrests, g convictions, 6 discharges Fines assessed, ss4S Days labor imposed. 300. This. as compared with the same period last year is falling on of at least 50 per cent in crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
GLASS DENIES VII SON
 WANTS RURAL CREDITS BILL
Chairman House Banking and Currency Committee Sets Rest Rumor That President Has Sanctioned Rural
 Credits Legislation-No Time for Bill He Says

Washington. January 5.-(Special) ) Persistent reports that President Wilson had sanctioned rural credits Legislation and had instructed Chairman Glass of the banking and currency committee to introduce such a bill in the House were fiatly contradicted today by Glass in q chat with the correspondent of The Age Herald The President did discuss the subject with Glass yesterday, but noth- ing came of the conversation.
 As democratic leaders of the House today explained to the correspondent, such legislation is out of the question at this session for two reasons: First, there is not sufficien. time to get such a bill through the House, let alone the Senate also; second. there is wide divergence of opinion on the subject between the White House and the cap itol
 On the one hand, the President and the Secretary of Agriculture believe in sys- tenn by which communities raise a fund to be loaned at lower rate of interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
CHIMES DISTURBED NEIGHBORS' SLEEP
 AND MUST STOP

New York, January 5.--Chimes on the estate of Mrs. Julia Gertrude Lyle at Tenafly, N. J.. may be rung three times a day during the week and twice on Sun day. and not every 15 minutes, according to the lewiston of Vice Chancellor Vivian Lewis.
 "1n the future Mrs. Lyle. may have her bell-ringer at o'clock every morning in the week ring the bell for 30 seconds in the morning. hymn may be played for three minutes Again at sunset Mrs. Lyle may have it played. On Sunday the sched- ulo is changed according to the courts programme. sH
 The first chimes must not sound until 10 a m. Again at sunset the bells may chime
 Mrs. Lyle spent s7S,oOO in having the stone bell tower erected on the estate at Terafly in memory of her husband, John l.. Lyle By clock mechanism the bells tolied every 15 minutes of the day and night Neighbors testified they could not sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
TALLADEGA TO HAVE
 ROAD ENGINEER

Montgomery, January o.--(Special) As 8 means of carrying systematic road work during the coming year. Tal- ladega county will engage the services of a competent road engineer who will take charge of all the construction work. This announcement was made today by State Engineer W. $. Keller. who was in Tal- la adega yesterday to confer with the board of revenue regarding the road work to be undertaken.
 Indications point to the selection of R. IT. Cobbs, Jr., of Anniston, as the first county engineer of Talladega. MT. Cobbs has been county engineer of Hale for the past two years, and has been highly recommended for the new position. There are several other applicants for the place, but the Anniston man seems to be the fayorite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
THANK POPE FOR
 INTEREST SHOWN

Rome, January 5.-(2:15 D. m)-Re- plies received by Pope Benedict from sovereigns with whom he sought to ar range the exchange of wounded prison- CTS of war were given out at the vatf- can today. The first answer. from King George, said:
 Tt is with pleasure that thank your holiness for your telegram With profound satisfaction, my government received the proposal of your holiness, which gave strength to the suggestions We already had made to the Germai, government, which government has notified us just at this moment of their consent. I trust that an agreement will be efrectuated before many days pass from the new year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

to agriculturists; on the other, many southern statesmen demand direct as- slstance from the federal treasury-and there you are. Few members of the House have studied the question, and it will take an immense amount of time for them to inform themselves on the subject.
 Belief prevails in some quarters that the administration would like to let the question come before Congress now, in confidence that no bill could be passed at this time, but in expectation that some dissatisfied agricultural democrats. might be somewhat pacified. In other words, a pretense would be made and the stricken south would he led to the impression that the administration had tried to help 1t. q matter of fact. the President is known to believe that the federal reserve board can give all the help necessary
 Glass, however, appears to have side stepped this responsibility and still sticks to his old statement that such legis- lation now will be attempted. This fact was stated positively in The Age IT erald a long time ago and the situation remains unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
GOVERNOR HAS NOT|
 DECIDED REGARDING FERGUSON REQUEST
Will Confer With Brickell Today As to Authority to Relieve the Birmingham
 Judge of Duty In Case

Montgomery. January J.-(spcpial.D The governor of Alabama tomorrow will ask Attorney General Robert C.. Brici<eII for an opinion ns to his nu- thority to acccde to the request of Judge Charles W. Ferguson, of the Bir- minahnm city court. thSt he be relieved of the duty of sitting onethe Birming- ham WaterwOrks company case, and that n specinI judge he appointed to net in his place.
 This announcement was made by the governor tonight to The Birmingham Age-Herald correspondent. The gov ernor had not received Judge Fergu- son's letter. but was shown copies of the afternoon newspapers containing the full text of the letter. He declared that he would not reach any decision ir the matter until after conference with the attorney general
 The governor today had several long distance telephone conversations with prominent Birmingham citizens, and made repeated requests of his ofsice force for all letters relating to the "atei Wofhs caSe.- t1e ufd not leave ms office until after : o'clock tonight, and up to that time had not received de. tailed information concerning the con- troversy.
 The ge-Herald correspondents. called on the governor at his home and showed him Judge F'ergusons letter as contained in the newspapers. The gov ernor replied that he would not be able to reach any decision in the mat ter before he conferred with the at- torney general. This he will do early tomorrow morning, he stated tonight. His action will be announced during ba -f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
SMITH MADE MEMBER
 HIGHWAY COMMISSION

Montgomery, January 5.--(Special.) Julien Smith of Selma has been appointed by the governor member of the state highway commission, to succeed Maj. ". B. Atkins of Selma. who resigned be- cause of ill health. The appointment was announced this afternoon.
 Major Atkins has been in ill health for several months. his condition being so serious as to prevent the discharge of his duties. He has taken a keen in terest in the highway commission since its establishment, and he was one of the greatest good roads advocates in the state.
 MT. Smith is well known throughout the state as a road engineer, having been city engineer ofNSelma for several years. His appointment was entirely acceptable to the other members of the highway commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
CLAIM AUSTRIAN
 PRISONERS SUFFER

Washington January 5.-Baron Zwiedinek, counselor of the Austrian embassy, informed the state depart ment today that Austrian prisoners Of war in Siberia were reported to be re- oeiying food only every other day and that many were suffering from cold The United States has brought the plight of the prisoners to the attention of the Russian government, but the Austrian embassy asks that further be made. A relief com mittee, composed in part of American missionaries, left Picking today for Siberia with medical and other sup plies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
GADsDEN

GadSden, January 5.-(Special. )-Be- lated news was received here today of a holiday killing at Forney in Cherokee county. Warren Ivey, about 54 years old, was shot. Immediately after the shooting. the assailant, man named Abernathy. went to the telephone and called the sheriff. He was arrested and placed in jail at Centre. The cause of the quarrel cannot be learned.
 The residence of John Keener at Attaila was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Keencr was wakened by the roar of the flames, and practically nothing was saved.
 Rev. MT. Jones, advocate of cold weather. who recently plunged into the Coosa river for a midwinter swim, sur rrised Wardens Green and McClain at ar early hour this morning when he requested them to turn the hose at the city hall on him. He stripped and they complied He gave every evil dence of enjoying his cold bath.
 M. F. Roper. formerly chief of police of Gadsden, was promoted by the coun- c.l of Attalla last night from patro,mai, tc chief Former Chief Burk will serve as a patrolman. Tom Haygood. who re- gently killed a negro in a duel on the Alabama Great Southern platform. was made . patrolman.
 Not less than half dozen houses are under course of construction in West Gadsdsn. and it is understood that con- tracts will be let for others in the near future.
 Tax Collector N M. Gallant reported this morning that collections for De- cember. $5s.7So.1s, would probably set g record. , lAs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Semi-Annual Statement Jefferson County Building and Loan
 Association

The Jefferson County Building and Loan association today publishes 8 statement showing its condition at the close of busi- mesh on December 31, 1914.
 Along with this statement is republished the statement of December 3l. 1913, the gain shown being about $la.o00.
 The statement speaks for itself as show ing the strong position the association has maintained during the stress of the war period. Usually after an interest period more or less stock is withdrawn for other investments, and the Jefferson countys cash balance of over $57.00o is assurance of readiness to meet the call. Generally the excess of withdrawals about January l is more than balanced with new stock taken out before the end of the month. Already the issue of new stock for the first five days of the year would indicate that the disposition to hoard money is disappearing, and de- precision with all financisl institutions is passed and gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
TROY

Troy, January 5.-(Special.)- )-All the banks of the city have announced that they will be closed on January IS in order to allow those connected with them time to attend the inauguration of Governor Henderson in Montgomery. It has been suggested that all stores be closed and a petition is being circulated to that effect. There will be large attendance of Troy and Pike county people at the inaugura- tion to show their loyalty to MT. Hen- derson.
 sam Mittenthal, one of Troy's most prominent merchants. filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Bank Elects Officers

Moulton, January 5.-(Special. )--At their annual meeting Monday of this week the stockholders of the Citizens bank elected as officers for the ensu- ing year: w. H. Bracken, president, and succeeded A. J. Alexander, L. R. Crop per, Will Heflin and Globe Preuit, di- rectors. At recent meeting of the directors a dividend of 10 per cent, to be made February 1, was declared. The bank is now three years old, and not withstanding the financial depression. is in a good condition. hence its ability to declare it's first dividend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
TO ENTER SUITS AGAINST MEMBERS OF
 GOVERNORS STAFF

Montgomery, January 5.-(Special) Auditor Brooks Smith today announced that suits will be immediately entered against all members of tho governors s staff who have not refunded the money they drew from the state in payment of their expenses to Washington to attend the inauguration of President Wilson. Only three members of the stan have voluntarily returned the money.
 The suit will be entered in courts in the counties in which members of the stan reside, and the attorney general will represent the auditor. Suits will be in- stituted under the decision of the su- preme court in the case of the state against l.. s. Betty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
DISMISS REQUESTS
 FOR RATE DECREASE

Montgomery, January 5.-(Special.) Petitions of the Gadsden Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial club of Eufaula for a reduction of raSe on coke from Yoande to Gadsden and a reduc- ton of rate on coal to Eufaula. respec- lively, were dismissed yesterday by the state railroad commission. No persons representing the petitioners appeared be- fore the commission.
 The commission granted the petition of the Southern Express company to close it's agency at Sedden and denied the peti- tion of the company to close its agency at Iron City. Both of these places are on the Southern railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Lumber Co. May Resume

Columbus. Miss, January 5.--(Spe- oial.)-It is probable that the Colum- bus Lumber company, which has been closed down for several months, will resume operations about February l. D. F. Mccullough. the manager. has gone to Detroit. Mich, to confer with officials of the Security Trust com pany, which concern owns the plant, and 1t is Believed that the conference will result in the resumption of opera tions. -t~s n
 Tho Columbus Lumber company i4I one of the largest industrial enterls prices in the city, and when in full operation gives employment to nearly 800 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
CARDINAL THANKS AMERICANS FOR
 AID TO BELGIUM

London, January 5.-Co, D. m.)-''Words fail me to express my deep appreciation of the bountiful generosity of the Amer lean people to Belgium says Cardinal Mercier. primate of Belgium, in letter to Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of the American commission for Belgian relief.
 After all that has been done and is be- ing done by them,' the cardinals letter continues, ito help us in our trouble it might appear unseemly on my part to ask for more; but our distress is so real and the misery caused by the war so great that l cannot but look to the future with anxiety"
 The letter closes with an appeal to the American people ito continue to keep their hearts open to us.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
DISSOLVE ORDER
 AGAINST MAYOR

Toledo, O., January 5.--The appeals court today dissolved an injunction against Mayor Keller in the civil service board custer case. The judges decided that three members of the Toledo civil service board had no right to prevent Keller, by injunction, from removing them from office.
 When Mayor Keller recently threatened to remove them the commissioners pro- cured an injunction. The court ruled that the commissioners came into court pre- maturely. holding that the removal should have taken place first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
NINE MORE PRISONERS PARDONED BY BLEASE

Columbia, s. C., January 5-Governor Blesse today extended executive clemency to nine state prisoners. Two of the men were pardoned, five paroled and two had their sentences commuted. During his four years as South Carolinas chief ex- ecutive Governor Blease has exercised clemency toward more than 1850 prison CTS. Joe Bowman, a negro under life sen- tence for assault, was among those pa roled today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
PROGRESSIVES SIDE
 WITH REPUBLICANS

Springfield, Ils January 5.--At the re- publican caucus of republican state rep resentatives here tonight before opening tomorrow of the Illinois Legislature, Med ill Mccormick, member of the progressive national committee. and member of the house, and H. $. Hicks of Rockford, the only other progressive in the lower house, announced their intention of voting with the republicans during the session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Dusiness b Inprovinr

Annioton. January 6.-(0peciaL) Col. II. clifford, proprietor of the Ala bama hotel, stated Tussday morning that if the number of travelling men on the road is to ba taken as an lndi- cation he is sure better times are not guests." said Colonel Clifford, "within the past few days than we have had in the same lsngth of time for sevsral
 lonths. have talked to mon who
 ravel all over the south. and . number
 ( .northern bueeness men, and all are
 aix eptimisttc." 7,. x.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
CAPTAIN SEALS IS
 MADE MAJOR

Montgomery, January 5.-(Special) At an election held last week in the Sec ond infantry regiment, Capt. Carl H. Seals of Birmingham was chosen major to succeed Maj. K. B. Mckenzie of Eufaula. The returns from the election show that Captain Seals received 31 votes while Major Mckenzie received one. Major Mckenzie Is understood to have with drawn from the race, though no an- nouncement to that effect was made at the military department
 Adjt Gen. J. B. Scully will at once call a special election in Company B, Birmingham, to elect Captain Seals suc- cessor Captain Seals was made captain of the company two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

ida. Fair skies prevailed over the east ern slope north of Cape Hatteras, and over the southwest.
 Temperatures were quite moderate for the season over most of the country. Freezing weather occurred over most of the Rockies, and over the plains states north of Kansas. East of the Mississippi, however, readings of 3s degrees ocurred at Chicago, and 40 degrees at Buffalo. Western cotton states reported ' D. m, readings of from 50 to 60 degrees, and remaining districts readings of from 46 to 5S degrees.
 Nearly normal temperatures prevailed in this section. Cloudy skies were general throughout all cotton districts. Rain was falling at Atlanta, Mobile, Memphis at ' D. m.
 Summary of observations made ar United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., sev- enty-fifth meridian time, January 5, 1915:
 Temp'turs Pre-
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