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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
M. CoxWELLD
City Ticket Agent
E. H. COAPMAN
General Manager

conditions prevailing In the bond mar
ket that prices In the general list are
now nearly at the level attained In 1897
Bank statements, however, are not In
strict accord with the facts. They. tend
to give an erroneous impression OF the
real condition that prevails. 1t is true
that, In some cases, prices have gone
nearly, II not quite to the lowest point
of the decline three years ago. but the
responsible bonds are still about 10 points
above that level.
Crop conditions are still In allegiance.
o. E. Dunlap, president of the Texas
Bankers association, who Is now In New
York on his annual visit, says crops In
Texas are very good and that the only
adverse circumstance which the farmers
and ranchers face is a railroad car short
age.
This year will doubtless prove the
most prosperous in the agricultural his
tory of Texas" said Mr.. Dunlap this
afternoon. Texas produces farm pro-
ducts each year to the value of $3.50. 100000,
manufactured products to the extent OF
and has sixteen million head of live stock
valued at more than $3oo.o00,ooo. Texas
ought to produce four million bales of
cotton this year. Three fourths of that
will be exported, making a credit of
s225. 100000. This movement is now only
30 days distant. The half of our crop
will me moved by November /. In North
ern Texas, the crop is late but salts
factory weather is prevailing"
The issuance of the United States Steel
Corporation report this week was an
important item In helping the market.
The net profit for the c6mmon stock for
the three onths ending June 80 equals
four per cent. Only the most favorable
Interpretation can be placed upon the
report and in addition 1t was supplemented
by the information that orders are on
hand to keep the mills OF the company
busy for six months. It means a con-
tinuation of the regular dividends by the
corporation.
The report of the Bethlehem Steel cor
poration was also made public this week
and 1t likewise shows heavy gains in net
profits.
Copper distributors report good sales.
The American Smelling and Refining
Company is sold ahead until the middle
of September and the United Metals Sell.
Ing company is about the only agency
with any nearby metal in quantity for
sale. The London warrant market Is
more active than usual.
The iron and ore markets IN both the
middle west and the south are listless.
The makers are we'll sold into the fourth
quarter, but the buyers are cautious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01

The table indicates that each state
showed an increase over 1905 In 1910.
The condition of this years crop, as
reported by the department, shows the
states of the south leading the coun-
try, Mississippi being first, Alabama
second and Georgia third.
This great increase in the acreage
the most hopeful signs in the south to-
day. In letter to the directors OF the
southern Railway company. President
Finley called particular attention to
these figures, and said:
THE increase in the acreage of corn.
accompanied, as it Is. by quite gem
eral adoption of improved cultural
methods. is one of the most encourag-
ing features of southern agricultural
progress. 1t is one OF the results OF d
general movement throughout the south
In the direction of diversified agricul-
ture--a movement which we are en-
deavoring to encourage and assist as
far as we can properly do So
AS the farmers of the south Increase
their yield, Of corn, they will save enor-
nous sums which they have been
spending in the west for food products
and Will consequently themselves real
ize more from cotton and other market
crops. Economic authorities agree In
declaring the American corn crop the
besis Of the country's prosperity. since
In such a large measure the produc.
tion OF other crops as we'll as the park
supply depends upon 1t and a greater
Yield of corn in the SOUTH consequently
means greater share fof prosperity
for this section.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
ACREAGE IN CORN IS
2, INCREASING FAST
South Is Planting More and
More Corn Every Year
A VERY HOPEFUL SIGN
Acreage Planted In Corn This Year Is
Three Million Greater Than in 1905
and the Crop Is Fast Becom-
ing u Staple One
A VERY HOPEFUL SIGN

Atlanta, July 31.-tSpecial.)- with
2s,2S7,ooo acres planted in corn this
year, being an increase of 1,535,0OO over
1909 and 2,776,000 acres over 1908, the
farmers of Virginia, North Carolina
South Carolina. Georgia, Kentucky,
Tennessee. Alabama and Mississippi
are furnishing very substantial proof
of the fact that the south is constantly
devoting more attention to raising Its
own food supplies. These figures are
from the last report of the bureau of
statistics of the United States depart
ment of agriculture. The acreage in
corn for the different years in these
states is shown in the following table:
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ACTIVE WEEK In
DRY GOODS TRADE

New York, July 31.-Buying In the drv
goods market has been better during the
past week. Cotton goods are firmer and
higher. Mems wear houses report a fair
demand for spring weights at the lower
prices current as compared with last
year In the cotton goods division OF
the market the most active buying has
been done by the converting and manu-
featuring trades rather than by the tob-
bers. The latter are still moving con-
servatively
Fail River sold 10000 pieces of print
cloth and curtailed the output $50. 600
pieces. Southern mills, have been SELL
Ing print cloth yarns <convertibles at a
slightly improved figure and there is a
small increase in the demand for sheet-
ings. The curtailment of output in cot
ton goods is now fully 90 per cent and
this is having its effect on prices.
There has been considerable improve.
ment in the demand for printed goods
since 1t became known lower prices could
be made. Bleached cottons are selling
moderately, but at close prices, There
Is better call for dress ginghams for
spring delivery. Staples rule quiet. Dem
ims tickings and other colored cottons
are frmer and some lines are scarce
In consequence of the limited produce
ton.
The tenor of reports from western Job
bling centers bespeak a fair trade and
pessimism is less prominent in the east
Conservative purchases are ANTICIPATED
until the August government report on
cotton The underlying digest of the
conditions appear to indicate more ac-
tivity and firmer values in consequence
of the determination of mills to stop fur
Their losses on the output. The reorgan-
ization of the Consolidated Cotton Duck
company gives promise of more frmness
in merchandise and it is expected that
values on the heavier qualities of cot
ton will be advanced shortly and more
In keeping with the cost of the staple
and other producing costs. The yarn
markets are firmer with limited busi-
ness passing.
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IRON AND STEEL
BUSINESS GOOD

New York, July 31.--Although the
steel companies are taking new orders
only to the extent of between 30 and &C
per cent, they have recently secured
specifications on previous contracts and
on current business in sufficien'
amount to keep rs per cent to SO per
cent of their capacity. @FabricatinS
shops are doing even better in some in :
stances. the American Bridge company
running IS to 30 per cent, the American
Steel and wire company have taken
some heavy contracts from manufac-
turers for shipment over the remainder
Of this year In the last two weeks
which has brought their average daily
July sales in excess of 1900 tons. and
the total volume of business. with the
exception of 1907. has been the heavi-
est for July In the history OF the COM
pany.
There is competition for new orders
In plates, shapes and even In bars
Some fabricated business last week was
taken on the basis of $1.35 Pittsburg
even plain material was sold under
$40. Railroad contracts for equipmen,
of all KINDS nave peen tne sH'AAest Oh
any month this year, rail orders being
less than $4,000 tons. Last week rail-
roads awarded contracts for bridge
work calling for about 5000 tons. The
total July fabricated contracts were
only 1000 tons, against 100000 tons
in June.
The output of pig iron is now lest
than $4,000, 900 tons annually, including
charcoal a. well as mineral fuel iron
and 1t Is estimated that the decrease
in July was about 100000 tons. Tne
Steel corporation is now running ~
per cent Of its blast furnace capacity.
Business last week was again tight
and the lowest prices made within q
year were touched on sales of boti
basis ami foundry grades. Stocks arc
still accommodating. Total transactions
in July were small, aggregating lesl
than zoe, 900 tons In all districts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
COTTON MEN WANTED
NO TARIFF CHANGES
Cotton Expert Gives View on
Payne Tariff Law
BUSINESS IS INJURED
Tariff on Cotton Is Said to Be So
Mixed Up and Unjust That the
Trade Has Been Very
ia sa, Badly Upset 1900 $40
BUSINESS IS INJURED

Boston, July 3.-(Special)- tariff
changes brought about by the Payne
Aldrich bill not only were not asked
for by the cotton manufacturers, but have
resulted in a complete upset of the cot
ton business ]. d. Whitaker, manager
of the cotton yarn en6 of the business
of Fearing Wilton. one. of the best
known cotton commission houses in New
England, made his answer today when
asked what he thought of the new cotton
tariff Mr. Whitaker has a very close
acquaintance with most of the New Eng
land cotton manufacturers.
why the tariff should have been in
fcreased, as 1t certainly was" he re-
marked, ''passes my comprehension MI.
$Aldrich or perhaps Senator Nrane. may
he able to offer good reasons, but I am
Xsure the manufacturers cannot. AS
@result of the changes from the previous
ftariff the cotton business throughout
New England is today at a standstill and
tthe domestic manufacturers. the foreign
manufacturers and the importers have
mot been able to adjust themselves to the
New conditions.
u 80 far as my knowledge goes there
Hwas not even the suggestion for an IN
Creased tariff rate among the manufac-
Iurers of cotton In New England. All
We wanted was to be let alone.
What happened? Instead of the old
kariff under which we knew exactly what
We had to pay for every piece of yarn,
I've find ourselves saddled with mix
lure of advalore niand specific duties
which have completely unbalanced the
rade. / do not believe there is man
h the cotton business today in New Eng
land who can tell just where and how
he is going to get out of this muddle.'
II Have you any reason to believe Sen
tor Aldrich is in any way connected with
Ihe cotton industry?' Mr.. Whitaker was
usked.
II know nothing of Mr. Aldrich's pri-
ate AFFAIRS" he replied. but do know
||hat somebody who had an ak to grind
nust have got busy with the committee.
the frst draft, 1t will be recalled. made
such radical changes as were later
| nterpolateG
ut will end in the same old story.
The public will have to pay more for its
Manufactured cotton goods to enable
| ome mill companies to keep on paying
he extravagant dividends they have
I[een paying for the past few years.
"Revise the tariff downward was sep
2osed to be the slogan. but instead It
Has gone up and up, not to protect any
Industry but to foster some favored con-
srns that are noe equipped and never
[hn be equipped to properly compete with
Iertain foreign goods except at the ex-
||ense of the people who have to pur-
Iaase the finished MATERIAL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
CRISIS IN NAVAL
STORES INDUSTRY

Charleston, s. c., July Slack of
conservation of the pine forests of the
south-wasteful methods Of boxing and
"scraping' the trees in turpentining oper-
atoms, and the recklessness of the yellow
pine manufacturers-has brought the
country face to face with a crisis In
the naval stores industry, according to
reports from operators In this section.
The present shortage in the production
of spirits of turpentine and rosin, with
the consequent high prices, has resulted
in serious consideration being given the
suggestion that substitutes for these pro-
auctions must before many years be
placed on the market.
The quotations on spirits of turpen-
tine and rosin have been higher this sea-
son on legitimate trading basis than
the trade has ever before known. Tur-
pentine has ranged between 81 and Il
cents per gallon the past week. closing
here yesterday at 6SH cents, while the
average price for rosin in that period has
been about Sc. so per barrel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
WANTED

10 sell an interest to right
party to take active manage
ment Of good paying establish
ed business in Birmingham.
Best reasons for selling an in
terest. Investigate if you have
$500.00 cash and mean bust
ness. j. J. g., care Age
Herald.
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Thrce soIdler. Dro,vu~a

Lawrence. Kan, July H.-Harry Cox
of Little Rock, Ark; James Higgins
Of Texarkana. Ark, and Lindsay Sidell
Of Steel's Run. w. Va, all privates of
Company l., Third battalion of En-
gineers. were drowned while swim
ming In the Kansas river near here to-
day No trace Of the bodies has been
found
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
Mar,hail Wins His Game

Hamburg, July 3l.-Frank J. Mar
shall. the American champion. won his
game in the eleventh round Of the in
ternational chess tourney today against
Spielmann. The record Is Schlechter and
Niemzowitch, won ehch; Duras. Mar
shall, 6H won each; Chotimirski. 6
won; Alekhine, Leonhardt and Spiel
mann and Teichmann. 6h won each.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01

New York, July 31.-Two days after
leaving on July 90 the British steamer
Ikidas In today from Buenos Ayres,
sighted sinking sloop flying signals
of distress, which turned out to be the
Little Sunlight, wandering cargo
carrier between the Islands Of Antigua
and Barbados,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
robncco CROP Ruined Rx FIood

Lexington, KY, July 31.--About 1000
acres of tobacco. nearly as much wheat
and over 500 acres OF corn were de-
stroyed by a cloudburst in Lincoln,
BOYLE and Mercer counties last night
and today. A flock of sheep were
washed away. Several farmers and
their families barely escaped death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BIRMINGHAM ALA.
Capital $1,000, 900.


The Safety Vault Department of this bank has the
complete and modern equipment to be found in the South
"a large has been added to this department which
the service Of the friends and patrons of the bank 1t will
be found very convenie meeting place for those
private business to tra6f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
Queen and Orescent Route

Excursions north and east, Saturday.
August 13; Chicago. August 20. Secure
railroad and Pullman tickets now.
1895 First Avnue.
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\. T. s Caldwell Will Buy Bell n 1;:'s r.:

II offered at Once
5etock in all local banks.
EGloss Bonds
5eouthern Iron and Steel securities.
Country Club Bonds
Protective Life Stock.
Hotel Hillman Stock.
Estate Fair Bonds.
RAlab ama State bonds.
Underlying! bonds Tennessee Coal & Iron
10.
Casualty.
fWhile not guaranteeing 1t, we will I'M
8srtake to buy and sell securities at
H'ices named in our daily quotations.
|kquiries solicited.
N CALDWELL & WARD
!5ew York Correspondents: Hanover Ma
tional Bank; Harvey Fisk & Sons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01
EUBBARD BROS. 4 ca

Hanover Square, New York.
|ENBERS-New York Cotton Hx.
ange. New York CoRoo 1x6hango.
bw Orleans Cotton Exchange, Chicaro
bard Of Trade Associato Noubere
vsFpool Cotton Assoeiatson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-01

Birmingham Special" the
only steel car train to W ashing-
ton.
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MAXIMUM or LUXURY AT
MINIMUM COST,
Seaboard Cheap coast excur-
sions on sale August is only.
Washington and return, $500;
Norfolk and Richmond and re-
turn, $780,. Phone johnson,
Bell 1882.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
SPOKANE BRIDGE
Being REPAIRED
COMMISSIONER TItIGG MAKES
STATEMENT REGARDING IT'S
CONDITION.
ESplains How Extra Cost was Ia.
pendci.

Alarmed by the reported dangerous
condition OF the new bridge which
spans the Spokane river between the
city and the plant OF the Blackwell
Lumber company, c. NJ. Trlgg. chair
man OF the board OF county com-
mlssioners, IN company with the con
tractor, made an examination Of the
structure yesterday and says that tho
reports Of damage and danger are
greatly magniAed. To the Preas Mr..
Trigg said IN substance:
we have examined the bridge ana
the claims that II IA unsafe or in q
dangerous condition are unfounded.
There are Two bentn 10 one OF the
approaches which the high water has
undermined and caused them 10 set.
tie four or i've inches. which SCENE
to be the extent Of damage and any
danger slgn which may have been
placed on the bridge Ia there by tho
act Of some Individual and Il merely
a chalk mark.
Regarding the contract price %
the bridge, the Press must have been
misinformed. because II Ia 81 eco In.
stead Of IS 200. and tho 81 900 allow
cd for extras Ia due to the fact that
las feet Of approach on the east
side was changed from a dirt nli 10
wooden structure. The engineers
plans did not provide for strong
enough sway braces and these we're
doubled. then the shear boom and
driving Of piilns we're figured in the
extras"
The bridge Is temporarily CLOSED
pending the completion OF repairs
which are being made by the Car
SCALE Brothers, who were the origin
al contractors. These repairs will
be completed with the least possible
delay.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
COL. ROOSEVELT
and king HAAKON
Distinguished American and Wits
Guests Of the King and
Queen.

cHRIsTIANA. May l.--Kink Haa-
kon aud Queen Maud usre the frsi
persons to greet Col Roosevelt, when
he arrived here at noon today. Both
Col. Roosevelt and the king wore
plain frOck coats. Thousands OF peo.
ple crowded the streeia IN their anx-
Lefty 20 secure a glimpse Of the dis
tlngnished American. The royal
band headed the carriages which
bore the party 10 the kings palace.
Col. Roosevelt being seated with the
queen and Mrs. Roosevelt with the
king. They later had luncheon Nith
the king and queen AZ the American
embassy. Tonight Col Roosevelt
will be the guest OF the king al q
state dinner.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
PRESIDENT TAFT
REACHES ST. LOUIS
Discusses Action Of Congreas Toward
His Pet Railroad
hin.

ST. LOUIS. May 4.--Prealdent Taft
arrived In 81. Louis today on his
swing around the circle and was re-
ceived by committee Of prominent
men representing the Business Mems
league. the Trafic club, the Farm
ers union and other organizations.
He will make an address at a ban.
Quet to be given In his honor tonight.
Although the Central Trades union
has passed resolution setting forth
that President Tafts attendance at
the Cleveland-st. Louis American lea
que game here today would be con.
sidered an atfront. 1t Is believed he
will see the game,
4 labor boycott IL on the Cleveland
team, because a little non-union la
Dor was used on the handsome new
baseball grounds in Cleveland.
President Taft Is notably opposed
to boyeotts. as he has remarked IN
public frequently.
In q statement given out after his
arrival IN the city. President Taft
said I'VE are going to have a salts
factory railroad regulation bill or not
going to have any" He would not
discuss the slaughter OF the bill by
the two houses yesterday. but he in
timated that II II passes II must be
satisfactory. which indicates his
probable action when Il comes up TO
him for signing. II IL believed that
he does not intend 10 submit 70 the
action of congress in ehopping out
whole sections OF his pet measure.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
MILL nANE MArINEE RAe1s.

A move il on foot n0w to hold
matinee races in this city on DecoFa-
ton day. May so. at which time a
number Of the best horses IN the
northwest will be here and par,iei-
pate. Several OF the local horse-
men have the matter IN charge and
wili puah the arrangements TO com
pletion At an early date. II Is ex-
peeted that the citizens will be Civ
en- some good exhibitions Of racing
In both trottihg and paeing.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
OOHUR D'AIEsR IDAHO. WEDNESDAY. MAY :. loaO.

G. and Infantry, /. N. al. returned
from Moscow last evening. where be
went 70 review and inspect the cadet
battalion and at the same time act
IN the capacity Of Judge IN the COM
petitive drill between the companies
for the color.
The contest was very close be-
tween the B and @ companies. re-
ports Capt. wilkins. "A company
was badly handicapped by the large
list OF absentees, and the decision re-
suited in favor OF company b. Com
pany @ attained the highest mark
ings for proficiency In the manual OF
arms. but company b overcama this
BY making . little better grade in
both the close and extended order
drilI.
Lieutenant A. w. Smith OF the ard
United States cavalry. who Is the
commandant and military Instructor
nc the university. Is doing excellent
work in his instruction in military
science and tactics. one feature which
he has originated himself IN the
making OF a military map OF Mos.
cow and vicinity and is applying the
problems Of the text books used on
the Fort Leavenworth maps OF the
army service schools at Fort Leayen-
worth. Kan. to the military map OF
Moscow and vicinity, thus giving the
cadet officers an excellent training In
actual outpost. advance and rear
guard duty. on orders issued to them
by use Of the local maps.
''one very pleasing feature OF the
drill OF the cadet battalion" said Mr..
wilkins. els the execution OF the
manuel OF arms and Butts manuel to
music furnished by the cadet band.
The effect OF this with their dress
uniforms OF blue coats and white
trousers Is extremely pleasing and
spectacular"
The cadet battalion will undoubt-
edly make an excellent showing AZ
the approaching inspection OF the
military schools Of the country by
the government inspector, which
event occurs In the near future.
The Occur d'Alene boys
are prominent in the bat
TALON. Clark Moon being the first
lieutenant Of company A; Hawthorn
Gray. sergeant major OF the battal-
ion. and William Lefler. Is one OF the
best shots Of the indoor rifle team,
All of these men are or have been
members of company C End infantry.
|. n. c., OF this city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-05-04
ILLINOIS SENA-
TORIAL SCANDAL
Member of Legislature Admits He
Took $1,000 60 Vote For SEN.
atOF LoFinleF.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. May 4.--Investiga-
ton Of three bribery charges in con-
nection with the election OF United
States Senator Lorimer began today
by District Attorney Wyman. Charles
White, member OF the Illinois leg
islature, was the HrBt witness. He
was questioned regarding published
newspaper statements which II Is al.
legged he has made to the effect that
he received $4,000 TO vote for Lori
mer. Lee o'NeilI, the democratic
leader OF the house. paid white n
part OF the sum. according to the
printed statements. II IL expected
that the grand jury will probe this
matter today at lis session and en-
deayor to ascertain information which
will enable 1t to summon a number
OF the members OF the legislature
following the testimony Of white.
Senator Lorimer returned from Wash
ington today. but he refused TO talk
further than TO say that Whites story
Is false.