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The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
Old Colonial
Glass w are.

The charm and refinement of its
simplicity appeal to every house
wife, and its great service, made
possible by durability, is daily in
creasing its popularity, especially
for summer use. A complete show
ing of all the various pieces.
SPECIAL.
A large lot Of those Clear, Bril-
liant Colonial Table Tumblers that
we have distributed such a guam
tity of at the
Special price, 48c dozen.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
Postal Bank. In Large Cities.

Postmaster Morgan. Of New York City.
and the postmasters Of Boston, Chicago,
and st. Louis yesterday held q con-
ference with Postmaster General Hitch
cock regarding the opening of the postal
savings bank in those cities on August
l. The installing Of the system in these
large cities is considered by Mr.. Hitch
cock as q very great undertaking. and
he summoned the postmasters In order
that they might be given personal in
structions on how TO handle the busi-
ness.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY.
Rumor Concerning Theodore Mar
burg Not COnArmed.

President Taft declined to confirm or
deny yesterday the rumor that Theodore
Marburg. of Baltimore. secretary Of the
American Society for the Judicial Settle
ment of International Disputes. has been
selected as the successor to DR.. David
Jayne Hill. as American Ambassador to
Germany. 1t Is understood, however,
that the selection Of the new ambassador
has not yet been made. and that this
and other important diplomatio posts will
be filed by transfers and promotions in
the service.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
IN THESOCIAL WORLD.
Society Members Leave foF
Long Summer Journeys.
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

James r.. Mckee and Family to
Spend Month at Bar Harbor-Capt.
and Mrs. John winthrop wad-
leigh ON Way 10 Yellowstone Park.
Several Parties Sail for Europe.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
NAVAL oRDERs

Lieut. connander !. Il. sYPHER, dssashsd out,
a. sper1ntendent Of cumpasses NAM Obserya-
tory. Washington. d. c.; 10 dnty counscsiou
hitting out Florida and duty = exorutivs cldo6r
vhsn psacst n counission.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

The gum of the Mexican ehicls trps 4
used ~ the basis Tor moet chewing gums
for the roason thak & y tasteloso end,
does not el1>et ~ nevee = eaythlne
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
Must Use New Entrance,

About 800 clerks of the Treasury have
to use the new Fifteenth street entrance
commencing August /. The order was
issued yesterday by Secretary Macveagh.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

4 fan covered with shsorbsnt material
q ho16 water 70 ccol M ar Il aeitatss
~ ben peten,sd ~ xaases eousas.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26
Sale of
Covered Dishes.

Let no one desiring Covered
Dishes judge these by their prices
alone-their real value cannot be
truly estimated and appreciated in
this manner. They are made of
fine quality English porcelain, in a
wide assortment of attractive and
practical shapes.
This is a sample line, and, there
fore, only one in each style, size,
or design.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

A rssidsns OF = section Of Australia
whore the roads are few and poor has
had xoss-country automobile built nom
hIs own idsas, high enough 20 clear psv~
sral feet os water md With winch and
rel q wire rope - ~ \ olsas should q
o1nk - ~ GDoQnk
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Rev. William D. Moss, pastsr Of Wash
ington Heights Presbyterian Church. has
gone to Manitoba, Canada, to spend the
summer at his old home.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mrs. Collins and Miss Elizabeth Collins.
wife and daughter OF DR.. Charles R.
Collins, are spending the summer months
at Winchester, Va, where they are the
guests of friends.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mr.. James Robert Mckee and his
daughter, Miss Mary Lodge Mckee,
Joined Mrs. Mckee and Mr.. Benjamin
Harrison Mckee at Saratoga yesterday.
Next Monday they will go to Bar Har-
Dor, to spend the month of August at
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mrs. Rhett Stuart and Miss Carolyn
Stuart are at Ventnor, N. J., where they
will be Joined in August by DR.. Stuart.
They will then make an extended tour of
the New England States by automobile.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mrs. Murray, wife of Maj. Gen. Murray,
U. S. A, will leave Washington in a few
days to join the Misses Murray in New
York, en- route to Narragansett Pier
and Mountford. Mass, where they will
spend the remainder Of the summer.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mrs. Samuel j. Masters. accompanied
by her daughter and son. Miss Iris Mas
ters and Reginald Masters, has gone
to Atlantic City to spend some time at
the Chalfonte. .....
The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Miss Katherine Lee Jones has gone to
Bar Harbor, where she is visiting Mrs.
Henry NJ. Baker, OF New York, at her
summer home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
DIET ECATES TO OPTTTM
 CONFERENCE LEAVE
The United States Has Great Need to Fight the Drug
 Habit

New York. November 19.--fSpecial.) ) Three of the five American dele gates to the International Opium conference. which opens at The Hague on December I. sailed yesterday on the Red Star liner Lapland. They were Henry J. Finger of Santa Barbara, Cal; Frank l.. Huid- elk ooper, attache of the state depart rert in Washington. and Dr. Hamilton Wright of Maine. The other delegates will be Bishop Brent Episcopal, of the Philippines, and Wallace J. Young.
 The delegates avow their purpose is 10 bring about an agreement among civ ilized nations to limit the use of habit forming drugs to medical uses only.
 Dr. Hamilton Wright. who Is the greatest authority on the drug habit in America, said before sailing:
 we may confidently expect great good from this conference. It is no among those who have made a study of the subject that no country, China not excepted, which needs to fight the drug consuming more than does the United States
 "Of all the nations of the world, America consumes the most opium, in one form or another"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OVER MRS. LATIMER

Greensboro November 19.-(Special)- The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Latimer. former resident of Greensboro, was brought here today from Newberry. s. C., where she died Friday.
 Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church, the Rev. R. A. Moody of the Methodist church officiating. The deceased was born in Tarborougl,, N. C., in 1880.
 She lived in Greensboro for q num- Der of years, having resided in recent years in South Carolina.
 Surviving the deceased are four sons: Charles Latimer of Birmingham, Henry Latimer of Birmingham. John Latimer of Greensboro and the Rev. R. s. Lati- mer of Newberry. s. C., who accompanied the body.
 James J. Garrett of Birmingham, who was also present at the funeral. is the only surviving brother of the deceased, the other brothers. Henry C.. and Will liam c. Garrett of Birmingham, having preceded their sister 10 the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
PRO-ARABIAN SENTIMENT
 SWEEPS OVER EUROPE
By GUGLIELMO FERRERO

Turin, November 19.--(Special.) )--A wave of pro-Arabians ssentimentalism is spreading over Europe and America. The repression of the rebellion which broke out suddenly in Tripoli on Oc- tober 23, has been the object at which the most atrocious reproaches have been levelled. The Italian army has been compared to a horde of Huns, who went their way leaving behind them a bare desert and shedding torrents of blood.
 It will be difficult to conceive a clearer proof of the carelessness with which the public opinion of our time on the mere basis of mutilated, hastily written reports of journalists. who are compelled to exaggerate by professional duty--judges men and events in the gravest circumstances without distinc- tion, without responsibility, without any thought of consequences.
 To none of her ready accusers has it occurred that in a war like that Italy is fighting in Tripoli, it is a question of life or death for the army to be safe in the rear, nor have they taken into consideration what it means to fight against an enemy that does not know any rules of war and that none of whom knows the fate of the wounded and the prisoners. It means war in which, if the Italian army should not be victor, it might run the risk of be- ing annihilated, destroyed. Finally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
CROKER INTERESTS
 THE POLITICIANS
Lays Down Rules Whereby Tammany
 Leader May Thrive and Wax Powerful

New York. November 19.--(Speoiai.> ) Local politicians are discussing with much interest the rules laid down by Richard Croker through the observance of which the boss of Tammany hall may hope to thrive and wax powerful.
 Here is what MT. Croker says:
 Any Tammany hall leader who tries to make himself state leader makes a mistake. never tried to be state lead CT, although I was accused of 1t. The moment the farmers up the state think Tammany is invading their country, they resent it--resent it at the polls. Another rule a leader of Tammany hall ought to follow in order to be sue cessful Is to stay out of Brooklyn. A holy cry goes up in Brooklyn the mo- ment Tammany attempts to step over there. If the protest is not needed there is liable to be some resentment shown on election day
 "A Tammany leader ought to stay in New York. That's what I tried to do. although the papers oftentimes charged mo with trying to extend my power throughout the state.' It Is the we'll nigh universal opinion that the recent elections demonstrated the wisdom of MT. Croker's rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
TO IMPROVE ROAD
 IN PERRY COUNTY
Two Thousand Dollars To Be Spent on the Burroughs Ferry Road
 to Cahaba River

Marion. November 19--(Special.)- The Burroughs ferry road. extending from Marion to the Cahaba river near Sprott. has been selected by the board of county commissioners as the state road on which the s2000 appropriated by the state will be spent. the county setting aside a similar amount to be spent on the same road.
 This in no way affects the bond is- sues and is done to comply with the law to secure the state appropriation for three years. The s11o(ooo worth of bonds have been advertised and bids will be opened about December 15.
 It Is the purpose of the county board to begin the construction of some 50 miles of good roads early in the new year.
 Judge J. B. Shives. A. F. Armstrong and J. Marion Moore have been added to the committee to assist tho board Of county commissioners in tho salo of the bonds and tho preliminary ar of securing the necessary contracts for the building of the pro- posed highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
REORGANIZATION
 DELAYED A WEEK

Chicago, November 19.-Re-organization of the International Harvester Co., prob ably will be delayed another week at least, it was announced today. Attorneys for the company are at work on the draft of new plan, designed to meet the royernment's objections to the first plans submitted and rejected by Attorney Gen eral Wickersham.
 On what lines the Harvester company seeks to establish it's new organization and how this differs from the idea of such reorganization held by the depart ment of justice is being kept secret. It is said to. be along lines somewhat dir ferent from the schemes followed by the corporations which have dissolved under supreme court rulings.
 The supreme court of Missouri will be asked on Monday to modify the s5o,O00 fine imposed last Tuesday on the Inter- national Harvester company. A petition for a rehearing will be filed because of language used in the decision assessing the fine. aIN-
 .'The language of the court contrasts strangely with the fact that the com pany was fined" said Attorney S. P. Spencer of the Harvester company. "The decon reads
 Tn this case, the court is required by the statute to pronounce a judgment of condemnation upon combination which is proved by the facts as they appear in the record to have been so far beneficial to the community
 '.The general public does not know of this,' said Attorney Spencer, "it only knows of a $5O,O0O fine. which indicates to the public mind gross misconduct and injury to the public. whereas the courts decision indicates otherwise. We will seek to have the fine reduced,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

there is the religious fanaticism which adds enormously to the difficulties of a war which is being fought in dif- ferent climate and among peoples of 8 different civilization.
 Without having given thought to any of these things, part of Europe claims that we should recognize the rights of the Arabs to quietly organize revolts without hindrance for the pur- pose of attacking our army in the rear at the same time that 1t is attacked in front, so as to seize the first oppor- tunity to destroy. That and nothing else is he meaning of the protests of Arabian Europe
 "The dangers of such revolts can only be prevented by such measures as were taken recently in TripoIi." Every where-not only in the wars fought in barbarous or semi -barbarous countries like Tripolitana. but even in those fought in Europe between Europeans there have been such dreadful episodes. Every one regrets that wars are still suggest that the Italian army should commit suicide rather than use the de- lenses to which every army has had recourse in critical moments in all ages
 But if, Europe and America show themselves unjust in hastily accusins. us, Europe shows herself also indiscreet and careless. This pro-Arabian, pro- Turkish sentiment Is a serious impru dence and almost an unconscious attack on mutual interests of civilization.
 They weaken Italy, not so much against Turkey, as against Arabian revolt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
THE PROFIT TAKING
 EXPRESSES MARKET.
Retain A Very Large Part
 of the Gains
BULLS ENCOURAGED
Trading Remained so Largely Pro- fessiOnal It Was Questionable Whether Movements Were
 Influenced By Outside

New York, November 19.--Proft taking on a large scale depressed the
 market during the first half of last week. Despite the extent to which the
 movement was carried stocks retained q large part of the gains made during the preceding fortnight and when the pres- sure was removed quotations began to swing upward again. f.. n.s4as.ss- The absorptive power of the market during the period of profit taking en couraged the bulls to enter upon fresh commitments rather than complicating the proposition" and toward the close of the week there was renewed buying for the long account.
 Trading remained so largely profes- sional that it was questionable whether
 the market movements were influenced by outside developments. such as hap pens in business and politics occasion ally. There were several factors, how ever, which were referred to generally
 as having had a stimulating effect upon securities. M Formal acceptance by the United States circuit court of the American To- bacco reorganization plan constitutes perhaps the foremost of these infiu- ences.
 President Roosevelts expression of views on the trust question were re- garded to some extent as being re- sponsible for the more confident tone of the market in the latter part of the week.
 Another influence in the growth of bullish sentiment was the commerce
 court decree staying the proposed in-
 crease in inter-mountain freight rates
 To this was added the influence of
 Union acific's annual'report which was regarded as exceptionally favorable.
 Despite the evidences of underlying g
 strength there was noticeable at all
 times a tendency to sell stock whenever any considerable Improvement was shown with the result that the re- covery late in the week did not reach large proportions.
 An explanation which found some support was that large holders of se- curities were marketing their stocks whenever favorable oportunities were presented in advance of the meeting of Congress next month.
 The possibility of radical tariff re- vision and of legislation dealing with the control of corporations tempered the more hopeful sentiment. In bank ing circles interest attached to the exportation of considerable quantity of gold to Canada in connection with payment for Canadian bonds. Although a small quantity of gold was also en-
 gagged for shipment to South America
 for the account of Paris, there were no Indications that this movement would reach large proportions.
 The trade situation was little changed
 during the week. Better buying of steel products by the railroads was offset to
 some extent by a decrease in the de- mand for other products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
MUCH INTEREST IN
 RIVER NAVIGATION
Knoxville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Decatur and All River Towns
 Appoint Delegates

Chattanooga, November 19.-(SpeciaD.- Much interest is being shown here in the 18th annual conference of the Tennessee River Improvement association which will convene in Chattanooga November 2s. The favorable action which has been taken by Congress recently in regard to providing perennial navigation upon the Tennessee has greatly stimulated the in- terest in the movement and the present session is expected to prove the most im- portant ever held by the body
 Knoxville, Chattanooga, Huntsville, De- catur and all other river towns have al- ready appointed delegates to the conven- tion, their names having been submitted to President John A. Patten of this city
 The present officers of the association are as follows: John A. Patten, presi- dnnt Frederick Giddings, secretary; Judge J. H. Nathan. Sheffield, Ala, Capt. JamesRogers. Paducah, Ky. c. F. Mtl- ton, Knoxville D. M. Steward, Chatta- noog, w. M Cameron. South Pittsburg, Tenn, H. A. Skeggs, Decatur, Gov. Elm Hartman, Tenn. R. E. Pettus, Hunts vile. James T. Kirke. Tuscumbia, G. w. Hildreth. New Decatur. J. P. Tarwater, Redwood, Tenn, and Frank Weiss. Le- noir City, Tenn, vice presidents. :
 As the result Of the apparent irregulari- ties exposed by the recent probe into tho the method of conduct in the county road and convict commissions, County Judge Joe V. Williams has asked the investi- gating committee to recommend to the county court that all expenditures be ap- proved by himself. It is believed that this method of disbursng the county's funds will effectually safeguard the money of the taxpayers.
 John Riser of Birmingham, and Dave Riser of Guild. Tenn, have practically formed $S0.O0O stock company at Tren- ton. Ga, for the purpose of manufactur- ing a pump recently patented by the two. Large sums have been refused for the patent rights by the inventors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20

lhs section may ultimately be developed by arousing the interest of the people through exhibits and displays of what the more thrifty are producing. It is be- lieved that the great success Of the fair this year will make the future fairs of Pike county the greatest annual event of southeast Alabama.
 Some of our wealthy men have already expressed their opinion to the effect that the city of Troy can easily be made the center of trade for the entire section of southeast Alabama.
 Many prominent men from other sec tions pronounced some of the exhibits on display at the fair ground the best they had seen this year. Captain Kolb was much pleased with the excellent live stock exhibit and stated that he had not seen better one anywhere in the state. The exhibits which elicited the most fa- vorable comment from every spectator were the products of domestic arts and science put on display by the young girls of the rural sections of this county. These exhibits spoke for themselves, telling the marked development of the daughter over that of the girl of former years. in ac- quired skill and knowledge in domestic sciences. They have adopted as their motto ''To make the best better"
 Many relics of interest in the way of oid fashioned garments and quilts were quite novel to many of the younger set. Some old homespun and woven garments and quilts of more than a half century ago looked fresh and new and presented a striking contrast with the new modern goods of similar name.
 The management of the fair has been complimented favorably for the unioue and satisfactory way in which they maoe all departments success and for the ex- ceilent order maintained throughout the week. The management itself is highly pleased with the financial outcome. which may be good dividend to the stock holders. All the side shows and carnival interests were we'll patronized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
REPORT 10
 AFFECT PRICES Trade Undoubtedly Looking for Rather BuIlish
 Figures

New Orleans, November 19.-rhis week the cotton market will again struggle with crop reports and it is hard to tell now how they will affect prices. Tuesday at o'clock the census on ginning up to the close of business on the 18th will be issued and Saturday a report will be given out on the supply and distri- button of cotton up to November l. The report on ginning has caused great deal of guesswork, but the trade is undoubt- edly looking for rather bullish figures. , There was a tendency to predict flg- ures of 100000 bales, but the average expectation at the end of the week ap- peared to be for about u,500o00 bales. It is claimed that the weather inter fered with the handling of cotton the last period, although many people con tend that enough cotton was stored in the seed to keep the gins running full time.
 It is not improbable that tho holding movement has had something to do with keeping the amount of cotton ginned down. Many telegrams were received from different parts of the belt during the week ting that farmers were hold ing seed cotton as we,i as baled cotton. In this way the crop is picked, but the yield is not counted. One reason for holding cotton this way is the prevalent belief that 1t increases the percentage Of the yield of lint at the expense of the seed.
 , The report on supply available and dis tribution also is not likely to cause much stir, although once fin a great while one of these reports does contain something material that takes the market by the ears.
 Chances are, however, that it will have little effect one way or the other. The holding movement and the spot demand will be watched closely. The holding movement is having more effect on the market than most people imagine and If 1t grows much stronger It can hardly help putting prices up. It may be, that a demand to fill end of the month ship ments of actual cotton will develop this week. If it does the advantage will be with the bull side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-20
STEEL MILLS BOOK
 SOME HEAVY ORDERS
Further Heavy Buying Is Assured Because of Ad-
 ditiOnal Orders

New York, November 19.--The steel mills booked heavy orders for finished steel products last week, mainly because of the large contracts for railroad equip ment. Further heavy buying is assured because of additional large orders for cars placed.
 Orders for bars, plates and shapes were satisfactory from a tonnage standpoint. but most of the business was done at minimum prices. Manufacturers others than carbuilders endeavor to place bar contracts for long time at the inside prices. but the mills refused to accept business at the minimum other than to cover specific contracts for finished ma terial.
 Greater activity was noted in sheets and tin plate concerns of $1 to g per ton, bringing out larger orders for tin plate especially for delivery during the first quarter of next year. Wire products were relatively quiet
 Rail contracts included 52.000 tons for domestic roads and l05.0OO tons for Canad- ian lines. Between 15.00o and 1600O more cars were ordered, the largest being 5000 for the Baltimore and Ohio. and 24Oo ad- ditfonal for the Southern railway. Orders were also placed for 3l locomotives.
 The principal building contract was for the Continental Commercial National bank, requiring 14.000 tons of steel shapes. A sudden buying movement surprised the pig iron trade with orders for fully l90- 000 tons of foundry and steel making iron as an indirect result of the large rail- road equipment purchases and low prices for pig iron in all districts.
 features of interest was the purchase of upward Of 50.000 tons of foundry iron for export to Canada for shipment dur ing the first half of 1912 Foundry iron consumers in the eastern territory placed numerous and large orders aggregating 72.Oc0 tons. and as much moro was placed in the central west, including 24,o0O tons basic.