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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
.SERWA DECIDES TO
CEDE TERRITORY TO
THE bULGAR|ANS
Nation Bows to Decision of
Europe and Wishes Peac-
able Solution to Adri-
attic Question

Milan, Italy, August 23.--(Via Paris, As
p. m)-Premier Pachitch of Servia, is
quoted In an interview In the Corriere
Della Sierra as saying that Servia has
given way to Italy regarding Albania.
This has been one of the main difficulties
in the way of solution of the Balkan
problem favorable to the allies.
Premier Pachtch, according to the
newspaper, declared Austria had tried
several times to conclude a separate
peace with Servia, but met with refusals.
The inaction of the Servian army the
premier said, was due to sanitary condi-
tions and the necessity for reorganiza-
ton, and the accumulation of war sup
plies. When the moment comes. he de-
clared, the Servian army will fight stead
tasty. Serva has been endeavoring to
reach an agreement with Bulgaria. The
premier said this was on a basis conserv-
ing the vital interests of both countries.
So far as concerns Albania the premier
Is quoted as declaring "Servia bows to
the decision of Europe and wishes a
friendly solution of the Adriatic question
with Italy, acknowledging the predomi-
nant position of ITALY.
An agreement has been reached, Pre-.
mier Pachitch added, for Servia to send
to Italy Austrian prisoners of Italian
nationality in exchange for prisoners OF
slavic nationalties taken from Austria
by Italy.
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u. s. GOVERNMENT
is STILL WITHOUT
DETAILED ACCOUNT
OF ARABIC SINKING

ing astern of the Dunsley the underwater
boat came so close that it was possible to
note she showed no number or dis
tinguishing mark. Later they declared
the submarine submerged and rounded
the Dunsley's stern. showing only her
periscope.
These statements are considered to I'LL
the gap in the testimony given by Captain
Finch, the passengers and crew of the
Arabic, who did not. see the submarine
because she was astern of the Dunsley.
Those aboard the Arabic have declared
they saw the torpedo speeding toward the
ship and the Dunsley's survivors now as
sert the torpedo was fired from German
submarine they saw maneuvering behind
them.
All affidavits made by American pas
sengers on the Arabic have been cabled
to the state department These state
ments give every detail available from
American sources. They relate chiefly t.
Individual experiences, but all agree that
no warning was given. The approaching
torpedo was seen but not the submarine
The funerals of some of the members
OF the Arabcs crew whose bodies have
been recovered were held at Queenstown
today The services were attended by
members of the city council the Royal
Irish constabulary, representatives OF the
White Star line and a great crowd of citi-
zenS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
VILLA Mobiles
ARMY AT TORREON
Said to Have 10000 Men.
Carranza Stirs Up the
Yaqui Tribes

FL Paso, Tex, August 23.-Arrivals
from northern Mexico today declare
General Villa is mobilizing his forces at
Torreon, preparatory to a guerrilla war
fare against General Obegon. Sixty pieces
of artillery have been parked at Santa
Clara and Santa Rosario, many miles to
the north of Torreon, as u reserve. Cen
eral Villa is said to have 10000 men. 1t
Is said General Felipe Angeles. now in
southern Sonora, is endeavoring to induce
southern Yaqui tribes to attack Gen. f..
P. Gales, Carranza commander In that
state, with a view to relieving pressure
In the delta against Governor Maytorena
at Nogales.
A report of the hospital service at Chi
huahua shows that 7140 wounded were re-
ceived between March and July. The NOR
tally was 49, 5197 being discharged, and
1865 remaining. Vacancies caused by dis
charges permitted reception of 5000 more
wounded from hospitals at Torreon and
elsewhere making a total of more than
u, 900 wounded treated since March l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
BULGARIA S|GNSNEW'
TREATY WITH | TURKS
Entente Powers Fail to Re-
vive Benevolent Alliance
in Balkan States

Berlin. August 2S.-(By Wireless to
Sayville.)-The; Overseas. News Agency to-
day gave out the following:
.Official reports from Sofia, and Con-
stantnople state that Turkey and Bull
gara have signed new treaty Turkey
granting Bulgaria her desired direct rail-
road connection with the sea and Bull
garia agreeing to observe benevolent
neutrality.
This demonstrates the definite failure
of the efforts of the entente powers to
revive benevolent alliance of the Balkan
states and induce them to join in the war
against Turkey" it adds.
Unofficial reports late In July stated that
convention had been signed on July "a
by which Turkey coded to Bulgaria tho
Turkish portion of the Dedegahatch rail-
way. The reports stated that the treaty
left Bulgaria unpledged.
That Bulgaria had not been pledged tn
any course as regards the war. has been
the assumption Under which negotiations
have been conducted by the allies. Sew
eral unofficial reports concerning Bull
garias diplomatic activities appeared t.
confirm this view.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24

The events of womans wor]d have be-
come factor in news gathering. The
hand that rocks the cradle and the voice
that sings the nursery lullabys seem of
greater interest today greater perhaps
than yesterday, because there arc more
strenuous duties; she has been tried and
proven worthy of the emergency
In former times it has been said the
news items only chronicled two Incl
dents In a womans career. her marriage
and her DEATH. Today she is giving to
the world incidents that entertain and
instruct. In her literary career she is pre-
pairing herself for high ideals, in her phil
anthropies and charities she is putting
those ideals into practice. In other words
her time seems more worth while.
Hence the need of women's columns In
our papers. A corner devoted to the in
terest of woman, touching upon her prog
ress and her accomplishments. Not only
the arts that grace and give pleasure, bu'
those that are practical and uplift.
We read the headlines society" Be
meath we see chroniced the happenings
of the events that make every day life
a little nonsense now and then" This
goes to make the lives Of men.
While we hear of the home social W,
are interested in the one practical. This
Is the factory that molds the character OF
our men and women for future citizen
ship The home that does not have gooe
management for a foundation is liable tC
crumble and fall. This good or bad con
dition affects the social world, involve'
the contentment of others, and retards
community welfare. News columns war;
against the lack of moral standards ant
chronicle the achievement that follow
worthy and intelligent effort-either phase
of the story gives examples for profit.
Lessons attained from the successful
experience of others are more often APP
preciated when read as a story than whef
offered by a friend as advise. The i'm
preston is more favorable and more last
ing.
Good business Is as much needed In
the home as In the commercial world
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
LESSON TAUGHT IN
NEWSPAPER READING
by MRS. J. b. REID

The columns of Domestic Science give
inspiration to others who need the tram
ing and few there be who do not find
comparison valuable lesson. One must
outline each days programme in the home
as carefully as they plan a dress. The
menu + is only a pattern that gives
system to the expense accounts. only as
one figures out the details of this serv-
ice can they intelligently live within
their income.
There are many women who are max
ing living today telling others through
the medium of the press of the result
Of their own practice.
Every subject pertaining to accomplish
mefit is of valuable interest to the public
and the editor is on the alert for things
worth while. He is public teacher; his
paper represents the best interests of the
community; treats of policies, both polit-
ical and domestic. Entails. retails its
news, instructs, entertains and informs
the public. 1t is wonder, then, that
women have in recent years become a
factor in newspaper making? A voice
from the home has become a part of
the world welfare.
In years of plenty, in the southland ies-
pecially, woman played her most promi-
nent part in social affairs only, and her
graces had their share in making the
so,ith's history famous. The dignity, hos
pitality and aristocracy of the homes
were conspicuous word souvenirs sent
abroad the world over. The scenes of
today represent a different panorama and
the daughters of yesterdays generation
are called to different activity.
Many instances the door of home opens
into the world of commerce, and woman
steps out to accomplish something in a
foreign sphere of business. Many women
feel the need of their service and master
the situation, knowing she is not alone.
In every avenue she is qualifying for
good business, and there is no place for
failures. and no time for misery, the
watchword of duty is cheerfulness.
He who imparts cheerfulness is adding
to the wealth of the world
Men are under the domain of natural
law as much as bees. Men succeed only
by working with other men and for other
men,
The press reaches the means in a short
er period than any known method-it
talks to thousands every day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24

Blossoms Live Wire Girls" in laugh
able burlesque entitled "A Mistake in So
ciety" with the added attraction of Nine
Vera in oriental dances and English
George In a sensational sword swallow
ing, act filled three crowded houses at
the Grand theatre yesterday.
T. ]. Beeson, the new director and come
dian, made decided hit with the audi
ence. AS an Irish comedian he is clever
and had the house laughing from start
to finish. He Is ably supported in the
fun making by AL Bush, the most popu-
lar comedian that has ever played at
the Grand. Between these two the pat
rons of the Grand are guaranteed laugh
a minute.
Ethel Mcdonald is the leading woman,
and as usual made big hit with the
audience. Her work Is far above any
lead that has ever graced the stage at
the Grand. Her voice is extremely pleas
ing and her rendition of "Ill Be Waiting
for YOU" and Under the American
Flag was repeatedly encored. Miss Nc
Donald is an actress of different type
than is generally found in burlesque. She
| reads her lines perfectly and appears bet
ter than the usual run of actresses.
Mae Kennis, new member of the COM
pany this week. proved to be an ex-
ceptionally clever little actress. She pos
sesses good voice ana tnls, coupled with
| her daintiness. made her favorite witt
| the audience Her work will undoubtedly
| win an unusual amount of popularity for
her while here. Her song. I'll Do 1t All
| Over Again" was rendered we'll and acted
| cleverly. Miss Gladys Goldman in Come
| Along was pleasing.
| Isabella Drisdale should be dubbed
pepper box" This clever actress is con
| tinually working while on the stage, ant
| she gets her lines over with snap thai
is always hit with the audience. The
sword swallowing and glass eating act II
| truly remarkable English George is thu
| title by which this freak of humanit,
| is billed He, to all appearances, swa
lows swords measuring from one to tw'
| feet After the first show he demon
| strated this remarkable feat to the audi
ence in their presence, much to thei
amazement. A complete and clever pro
gramme of the real kind is at the Grand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
CHICAGO TEACHERS
FORBIDDEN TO JOIN
UNION OF ANY KIND

Chicago. August 23.-The rules commit
tee of the board of education tonight
adopted an amendment forbidding teach
ers from belonging to any union or fed
GRAFTON. The amendment was aimed al
the Chicago Teachers federation, reputed
to have exerted considerable influence Ii
school affairs.
Under the proposal any teacher AFFILIATED
with labor organization will be dis
missed from the service. Members of tbs
committee declared that unionism in the
teaching profession was detrimental t.
the welfare of the public school system
The amendment will be laid before thu
board of education next month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
RUSSIAN NAVAL
+ VICTORY DISPELS
DEPRESSION IN
CARS DOMAINS

burgs further advance toward Petrograd.
The German capture of the fortress of
Ossowetz gives them another stronghold,
only Grodnc and Brest -Litovsk remain
ing in the central section. 1t also gives
them the main point on the railway to
Bielsk and Brest-Litovsk.
Special reports from Petrograd indicate
that the Russian position at Brest-Litovsk
gradually is becoming untenable.
Meagre details have been received con-
corning the British bombardment of the
German submarine base at Zeebrugge and
neighboring points on the Belgian coast
Berlin reports that 40 Britishs ships were
engaged In it. but the British admiralty
has made no statement. The firing lasted
several hours, the German heavy artil-
lery answering the British fire.
That there has been French naval ac'
tivity in the same locality is shown IN
the Paris official communication, which
announces the sinking of German tor
pedo boat destroyer on Ostend by two
French torpedo boats.
In the west there have been no notable
changes in the battle line.
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interesting programme mas peen arranged
and all members are requested to be
present.
The Bible class of the First Baptist
church will meet Thursday night at 8
O. clock at the church and all members
are earnestly requested to be present.
Miss Bessie Saunders and Warrick
Saunders have gone to Tuscaloosa where
they will be the guests of relatives for a
few days. ~
Detective E. Ross is at present spend
ing his vacation out of the city.
George Davies and Fred Todd returned
this afternoon from two weeks visit
to Wrightsville Beach and other summer
resorts on the Atlantic coast.
Miss Mary Donohue left yesterday for
an extended visit to Denver and other
points in the west.
Joseph Hagerty returned to his home
here yesterday from a visit to relatives
in Franklin. He was accompanied home
by his cousin, Miss Marguerite Hagerty,
who will be the guest of relatives here
for sometime.
The members of the two patrols of the
Boy Scouts of America held most en-
thusiastic meeting tonight in their hall
in the Steiner building at which time w.
l. Pittman, who has come here to accept
a position as principal of the Bessemer
High school, met with them and gave
them a short talk on the scout work in
his section of the state.
Mr.. Pittman has been scoutmaster in
Enterprise and is thoroughly familiar
with every branch of the scout work and
he will be of great assistance to Scout
master George Stoves here in his work
with the local patrols.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
C.. M. GREEN DIES AT y
MOUNTAIN CREEK

Mountain Creek, August 23.-(Special)
Capt c. M. Green, Company A, First
Arkansas Confederate regiment, died at
s clock Sunday morning, and was buried
on Monday at p. M, in the Soldiers
Home cemetery. Capt. j. M. Simpson
conducted the funeral services. l
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
$3O,OOO.OO0 WILL BE
PLACED IN BANKS
/ TO PROTECT COTTON
CROP IF NECESSARY
Continued from Page one)

would give him the assurance that the
money so deposited or the credit based
thereon would be loaned on cotton insured
or warehoused and at rate of interest
not to exceed per cent.
THE Secretary declared he believed that
there was no occasion for alarm about the
future of cotton and that If the bankers
and merchants would cooperate with each
other and with the cotton producers of
the south in a spirit of patriotism and
mutual regard for each others welfare.
the situation could be handled with happy
results to all concerned. He expressed
the earnest hope that this would be
DONE
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news Of ENSLEY

E. r. Maynord of Ensley was awarded
the contract to remodel and renovate the
building purchased by the Ensley lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
as permanent home. There were num-
Der of subcontracts let, all of which will
be under the supervision of Mr. May
nord. The total amount of the contract
was $3.50, the lowest bidder in each case
being awarded the contract. Mason &
Dulion secured the plumbing contract
the Barbour Plumbing company the eiec
trio wiring and lights, and George r.
Lum the heating. The new home is To-
Gated on Avenue d, between Twentieth
and Twenty-first streets, and the work
of remodeling will be commenced at once.
a large lodge room will be built in the
rear of the present structure. A hand
some ladys parlor. reading room, BIZ
iiard hall, dining room and ots.er con-
veniences will be among the features OF
the new home. which will be completed
in about 10 weeks.
The contracts were awarded at the
regular meeting held last night which
was largely attended and very enthusi-
astic. Among the other business trans
acted was a report from the membership
committee, and tentative plans were
adopted for the annual minstrel enter
tainment which is to be produced on a
bigger and grander scale than ever be.
fore attempted.
The preliminary hearing of James Ire
land, charged with assault with intent
to murder. will be heard this morning be-
fore Judge J. T I.owery. Ireland was ar
rested Sunday night, it being alleged that
he cut and seriously wounded Charles
Culpepper Sunday afternoon in tn,
Pratt city park. Culpepper cut IL
the side and at first he was thought tt
have been fatally wounded. He is re.
Iorted as much improved and practical
ly out of danger.
The regular weekly meeting of the Ems
ley Merchants association will be held
this afternoon at the inferior courtrooms
President Louis Smith requests a largs
attendance, as many important matters
are pending before the association.
Cunningham chapter, Order of the East
ern Star. will meet tonight in regular
session at the Masonic temple, Avenue +
and Twenty-third street. at T:30 o'clock
Several candidates will be initiated and al
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
Mexican Arrested

Eel Paso. Tex, August 23.-Jesus Real.
Mexican. was arrested today on tho
charge of purchasing ammunition from
United States soldiers Several thousand
rounds of rife ammunition belonging tn
the Sixteenth infantry disappeared re-
Gently. Investigation was said to have
disclosed that soldiers were selling cart
ridges to Mexicans who in turn disposed
of them to the revolutionary factions. 4
number of soldiers are said to be under
arrest IN connection with the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
Railway Clerks Meet

Detroit, August 23.-Among the ques-
tions expected to attract attention a.
the national convention of the grand
lodge of the Brotherhood OF Railway
Clerks, which was opened here today,
is proposed movement to organize Ill
transportation unions into one large
federation. Resolutions already pre-.
pared state that the old plan of deal
Ing with railway managers. as indi-
vidual crafts, has shown weakness and
that the federation has been only u
parfial success. l.t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Orpheum

Hal Reds "At Cripple Creek" as it
was presented Monday night at the
Orpheum theatre by the popular Or
pheum players, Interpreted this we'll
known and ever liked western play
IN manner that adds credit to com
pany of artists. and that each and
every member of the cast was at his
and her best. one only needs to hear
the expressions of the exceptionally
large and well pleased audience that
attended this play on the opening
night
The story is a strong and thrilling
drama filled with life and action at all
times. with a strong and not at all
over drawn climax at the fall of each
curtain Dating back to the life in
Cripple Creek in ~, when the newly
found fields of gold lured people of
all kinds and classes that they might
find wealth. "At Cripple Creek" unfolds
story that holds the audience in real
interest all through the plot
w. X. Chagnon, as Joe Mayfield, Lot
tie Glenmore, as Ann Marbury, Dyna-
mite Ann, were particularly good in
their parts. Russell Hampton as Mar
tin Mason, was at home in his part as
the owner of saloon and halfbreed
he having played this part for two
seasons when this play was touring
the country. Others of the cast well
worthy of mention for their clever
work were Ira Martin as Waketa, the
Ute Indian and James Park as Ben
White, but black, were more pleasing
than any time since their appearance
here with the Orpheum players.
There were two new members in
the company, Gladys Whitfield as
Maggie Mason and Baby Katheryn
Welch as Tattoo, Joe's Claim, and that
these two young actresses seem to
have natural abilities for the dramat-
| o work the approval of the entire au-
! dience for their parts is sufficient.
They are unusually clever for their
years.
+; The other members of the cast as
sisted very ably In the presentation of
! at Cripple Creek" on its opening
| night and no doubt the people of Bir-
| mingham will class this show as the
| best since the Orpheum reopening with
stock. This show will be presented all
| this week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
Galveston Without Water Supply

Galveston, August 23.-Divers late today
discovered section of the submerged wa
land, 500 feet in length, was carried away
In the recent hurricane. This will oc-
casion a slight further delay in supply
Ing the city with fresh water through the
MAN.
A week has elapsed since the city pipes
have been filled with water and each
day adds to the inconvenience and dan
ger from unclean sewers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-24
Germany to Apologize

London. August 2A-C.54 a. m.)-Ger-
many's reply to Denmarks protest
against the firing on the British subma-
rinc E-l3 by a German torpedo boat while
the Ella lay grounded on the Danish
island of Salthom. will be an unreserved
apology. according to information re-
ceived by the Exchange Teegraph's Co.
penhagen correspondent Fourteen Brit
ish sailors are said to have been killed
In the attack.