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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Hides and TalIow

Green salted hides, 14Qtlac: partly cured, 13414c; green, 13al3isc; damaged and culls. one-half price; dry flint. s7Qfzyc: :: dry salted. 26a26; dry culs. 12Isc goat skins 25Gi4oc; kids. one-half price; lamb skins 2a435 sheep skins. 25n75c; shear ihgs 15@25c; green salted horse hides. No. 2s. A glues and ponies $l0fl.50 No. clear tuDwashed wool. soa3s: bury. 15le20. SQ60c; wild ginsing. s6@S; cultivated gin- sing. s3ao; golden seal, s3.50Q4: clear grease wool. 16ai9c; slightly bury lb@ls; tallow. b06c: No. 2 talow, 4c: beeswax,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Coffee Market

New York, August 29.--No change was reported in the coffee situation here to- day Considerable sprogress is said to have been made during the week with reference to renewed trade with Brazil, but so far credits have been available for financing only q moderate business in the cost and freight market and hold CTS of desirebale coffees in the local stock are reported generally firm in their price views. Rio 7s were quoted ut 73sc and Santos As at 12Ssc.
 The Brazilian cables reported an ad- vance Of 175 reis in the market at Rio at the close yesterday. but the curb mar ket at Santos was unchanged, and no change was reported in cost and freight offers. Receipts at the two Brazilian ports were l6,0o0 bags on Friday: Sao Paulo re- ceipts, 5000 and Jundiahy 24,o00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Head-Skuli rather narrow, with full, bright eye Rather short. stout bill. Comb fine in texture. Size not as important as texture.
 Noclx-Rather long. not too thick.
 Body-Breast prominent and rather long. Back long and wide across the hips Good cushion. In short. square built bird with body held at such an angle as to throw the stern much lower than the breast
 Legs-Medium in length and set well apart.
 Tail-Carried rather high.
 The whole appearance of the bird should be trim and active.
 l also pay some attention to the pelvic bones, the pointed bones which may be felt just above the vent. These should be well separated.
 The above in brief outlines my method of breeding and selecting heavy layers It is given to the poultrymen of Ameri- ca in the hope that 1t may be of benefit to them.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Dry Goods

New York, August 2e-The primary cotton goods market was quiet today. Prices on unfinished goods We're lr- regular. Buyers offered to place con tracts on print cloths and brown sheet 'hgs under the prices established on irluay' but these propositions were not ccepted' Linen prices pointed upward Tor forWard delivery. Advances of hnli cent to three quarters were made on aomest1c linen crashes and towelinr. Scme sellers of mems and women's cot lon knit underwear reduced their prices oil goods for the fall season. Burlau values were firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Fruits and Produce

FTuttS anu ITOuuCe Cantanloupes-s2 -s2n28. Watermelons-15Q30 Lemons & 60u6. Limes-l5cnSi.2 Home Grown Cabbage-2iac 10. Northern Apples Barrel fancy. Si 90. Home-Grown Lettuce-rer hamper Sl California Peaches-Si.10 per box. Peanuts -6ule. Imported peanuts-9,sc pound. Egg Plants S2u2.50. Pineapples-$2d2.50 Snap Beaus-$.50. New Sweet -Barrell. S275. New Irish Potatoes-ln sacks, Sl.10. Squash--Hamper. s1. Cucumbers-Per crate, sla1.25. New Corn-Dozcn, 15c. Peaches-Georgia, N.f56l2.50 White Grapes--4-lb. baskets. soc. Flgs-S2 50df3 pef crate. ukra, slx-pasket crate, s2.hO. Tomatoes-Six-baske crates, s. 5061s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, August 99zThe cotton seed oil market was q little easier at the start owing to tenders of 1900 Sep ten.ber notices, but rallied on renewed buying on the firmness in the lard market Closing prices were 1 point net lower to higher The cotton seed oil market closed steady. Spot, 6S0 e 6.95c; September, 6.79m6 soc. October 6.7Sm6.T9c; November. 6.b6dD6.5Sc, De- ccmber, G5SW6.60c, January, 660 O 6.6ac; February. 6.62 m 6.65c March. 663 e C.66c: total sales. BOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
By EDWIN MEGARGEE

cult to breed to any considerable degree of perfection. the Silver Polish Is es- sentally a favorite of the dyed-in-the- wool fancier. It is true that the hens are very good layers, but they are sell dom if ever. kept for the commercial production of eggs.
 The ideal shape of the breed is so clear ly shown in the cut that further descrip- ton is not required. The surface color of the plumage of the variety under discussion Is white, each feather being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Interior Movement

Houston; Receipts, s15i: shipments, 9s2s; stock, 32, 9S9
 Memphis: Receipts, 60; shipments, s5; stock. 14TfS.
 St. Louis: Middling, si4c: receipts. 5al shipments, 224 sales, 2S2; stock, 96gl clnclnnati Receipts, 123; shipments, 129; stock, 14.17s
 Little Rock: Shipments. (; stock. 12. .205 Total today; Receipts, l497 shipments, 326I; stock. S9267.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Avoiding All Risks

From the Louisville Herald.
 An old couple came in from the country to see the circus The luncheon basket was heavy. The old wife w'ss carrying it. As they crossed a crowded street. the hus- band held out his hand and said,
 Gimme that basket. Hannah"
 The poor old woman surrendered tho basket with a grateful look. That's real Kind of you, Joshua. she quavered.
 'kind,' growled the old man. kind; was afraid ye'd get lost.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Flour and Breads,uffs

Self rising flour, S6.50; Tennessee flour. &.95; Michigan flour, S.15: Idaho flour. shorts, sS5, pure wheat bran. S32; C. <. meal 71s per cent. S30 Cremo neal per ton, S26; c. S., hulls. $10u1l ton. i. No. l timothy hay, per ton. S25. mixed ai- falfa and Johnson grass. per ton. SEQ: C. $. hulls. 100 lbs, sl1 ton; mixed feed ss6. oats 6Sc bu.; corn, Sl 10; cornmeal g 05 per 96 lbs. New crop alfalfa. western. Soh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Creamery Prnducts

Country Butter-20Q2Sc. fresh creamery butter, 3Slse; process butter, 2sc.
 Cheese-l6'e; imported Swiss cheese. 40c, German brick cheese, 1Sc: limburger. lSc; imported Roquefort. soc Neufchatel cheese, per dozen, 45c; Pimento cheese, sl.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

In the whole list of breeds of poultry, and it is a long one, there is none that excels the Bearded Silver Polish in beau ty of plumage and striking and unique points. Graceful in form and carriage
 with hugh crests and odd boards; with marked coats in contrasting colors. this variety may well lay claim to being the dandies of poultrydom. Frankly fancy or exhibition fowl, diff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Fish
Percl,--sc pound.

Salt Water rrout-l2,Sc pound Blue Catfish-7@Sc pound. Red Snapper--Sisaigc Gray Snapner--5c.
 Mullet--5laM6c pound. Spanish Mackerel--l5c pound. Fresh Pompano--25c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Naval Stores

Savannah, August 29.--Turpentine nomi- nal no sales Receipts. 560: shipments, Ill., stocks, 3O,444. Rosin nominal no sales. Receipts. 513; shipments. .569; stocks, 119,l4S Cute, A. B, ss50: C. D, s3521s; b, F. G, II, I, s3.55; K $415; M, s4.5o; N, SC; VIC, $6.a5; wv. $6.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

laced with black. The undercolor Is usu- ally slate. The bill is horn color shanlSs and feet lead blue.
 Crests should be large and symmetrical and boards thick and large. extending in graceful curve well to the rear of the eyes
 For small f1oe1s on home grounds or estates, where beauty is the leading con sideration, this lovely variety of won defu breed is worthy of special consid- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, August 29.--Rough Hon. duras rice is strong and in good de- mand. Clean Honduras Is strong and active and Japan is very strong. Quote Rough Honduras, s4@5 10; clean Hon duras, 41a@6hs; Japan, 4M54c. Polished rice and bran quotations unchanged. Re- ceipts: Rough, 495S millers. 1053; clean, 146s. Sales: 44s9 sacks rough Honduras at 4.50M5. .10c; 51s1 pockets clean Honduras at 35s616c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Money Market

New York, August 29.--Close. Prime mercantile paper per cent; sterling ex- change nominal. For cables 5.0S per cent for demand, 5.07 per cent. Bar silver, 5Sc. Mercantile paper. per cent. Exchanges, s156,249,7 7S9, balances, $11 604, 436
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
St. Louis Grain

St Louis August 29.-Wheat: No red s1 .oSa1 os; No. hard, Sl.o5 m1.12. Corn No 3, s1e; No. white, sSc. Oats: No. ,, 49iac No. white. 51c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, August 29.-Wheat: No. 2 hard, 99lacMSl .06; No. red. H.04ls. Corn: No. ? mixed, s712c; No. white, soc. Oats No. white. i9uis1sc No. ? mixed, 45iac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Live Stock Market

Chicago, August 2s.-Hogs: Receipts. 5000; market higher Bulk s.S5@9. .25; ; light, S. 20@9. 40; mixed. $s. 7O@9 40; heavy, $S .5OQ9 .35; rough. ss .50@s.7o; pigs, s5. 509 8. .65
 Cattle: Receipts. 200; market steady Reeves, s6.75@1o.s5; steers, ss.35a9 40;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Heard on a Piazza

From the Boston Eeening Transcript.
 She tthrowing down magazine) "Goodness' The end of that story pose iti-ely startled me"
 He-" You shouldn't jump at conclus- ions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool. August 2e.-Spot cotton un- changed. No sales. Receipts 1000 bales, including 500 American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Meats Lard iliae, compound. 9.sc. Extra Ribs -Si492 Bellies 20-l5. Si6, i71s. Boston BItts-l3c. Pork Loins-20c. Breakfast Bacon e0U2Sc. Spare Ribs l2iac. Regular Hams 20iac. Skinned Ilams-2llac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Careful Feeding Demanded

There are many good systems of feed inf. prefer to use moist mash, but I know the dry mash system is all right. since my birds have made such good records in the various American laying competitions. where this plan is fol- lowed.
 But regardless of the feeding method adopted, make 1t rule to use high Grade feeds. Inferior feeds mean les Ser cd production and loss.
 careful feeding is very important, put careful, intelligent breeding is mere so. Some hens will not lay we'll regardless of how they are fed The tendency toward heavy egg produc- ron Is surely inherited. and this val u'loie characteristic can surely be in- tcnsiried where proper breeding meth ois are pursued.
 The basis of success in this work IS q knowledge of the pedigree and per TOT nance of the individual This ap- l'nes 10 poultry as in other lines of stock breeding, and. of course. 1t in- dicates the persistent use of the ira hest in the breeding pens.
 would advise anyone to secure good 1oundation stock when taking LID this line. Much time may be saved by talk Ing advantage of the work which oth- CTS have already done. Start with two or more unrelated pens in order that cl"se 1nbreeding may be avoided with out bringing in unrelated blood of un- kncwn value.
 Trap nest the selected females and use tEe heaviest layers for breeding purposes the next season. Use only srch as are strong and vigorous and whlch lay eggs of the desired type.
 To these mate an unrelated male which Is the son of heavy layer. This me stter Is of greatest importance and must not be disregarded
 For fall laying-which also means winter laying-hatch Leghorns about the first or second week of April; Wyandottes and similar breeds, the sec ond or third week of March.
 Care in Rearing Chicks
 Give the chicks the most careful atten- ton. Discard all weddings. Health and strength are demanded and must be ap- parent in the strain if permanent suc- cess is to be had.
 All chicks should be toe marked 10 that both sire and tem ars known. Again
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Meats

e~ndled 2lo. extra graded candled, 2Scs candled cartoon eggs 2sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

teristics. Judging from present indica- tions, the buying public is rapidly reach ing the position where it is willing to pay as high prices for heavy layers as for prize winners in the poultry exhibi- tions.
 It is not my purpose to say anything which may be construed as being detri- mental to the fanciers. There Is great fascination in the work of breeding fowls to an established standard of form and color There is much pleasure to be gained from exhibiting these and winning trophies which testify to ones skill. In a vast number of cases this line has proved highly profitable also
 Utility Poultry Farming Best
 But, as before stated, feel that to the average man, especially the beginner. the chances of making a complete success are greater in the utility than in the fancy line. One is sure to find ready sale for his market eggs anyway, and this in- sures steady income from the start. If a strain of consistent heavy producers is established, trade in marching eggs and breeding birds may be developed. When business is on paying basis, one may then safely experiment in the breeding of fancy fowls if he so desires.
 Understand the above refers to those who engage in the poultry business as a means of making a living. ihe wealthy man is not influenced by the same prac- fical considerations, and to him this ad- vice does not necessarily apply.
 My own farm is located on heavy soi, and near the sea coast This compels me 10 adopt certain methods which might not aprly under more favorable conditions ol soil and climate. But chere are a few basic principles which apply anywhere, and these will discuss briefly
 Advice to Amateurs
 TO the amateur l would say with the greatest emphasis, begin on a small scale. Gain experience in the everyday details of caring for your stock before sttcmpting to handle large number of birds. VI
 Avoid the evils of overcrowding. If your experimental plant is of necessity restricted in area, keep the size of your iiock correspondingly small. Intensive methods may serve for time, but in the great majority of cases success comes easiest where plenty of land is available. It is easier to grow the chickens and there is less mortality on soll which is not overstocked but is fresh and uncontaminated. Let the bus mess plant be established on a suffi- cient acreage to insure clean soil and afford full opportunity for chicks to ratge widely
 Tn houses should be we'll construct ed. well ventilated, easy to clean.
 Let the runs for the breeders be large Tn size. in order that there may be a constant supply of growing greens in them.
 Keep the houses deeply bedded with clean litter, in order to make the birds exercise. Rake the scratch feed into tafs, because the exercise thus induced is essential
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
SLATE CREEK OPERATORS
 TAKING IN SUPPLIES

John Hazelett and John Miller two we'll known mining men of the Slate creek section, passed through Juneau last night on the Admiral Sampson en- route to the diggings. They are talk ing in supplies for the seasons opera tions. What we need in there" said Mir Miller, Is transportation facili- ties. Give us a railroad and the coun- try will be great wealth producer"
 Slate creek was discovered in 1900 and has been a constant producer since 1901. In the earlier years there were some sensational clean.ups, but at the present time that portion that paid to shovel into the sluice boxes is worked out. It is conservatively es- timated that Slate creek has produced s2,5OO,OOO through the old methods of mining, but there are many more mil. lions in the benches to be worked by hydraulic or other economical methods of mining.
 The creek pay is about three miles long and the one producing tributary known as Miller gulch is one mile long. The benches are wide and con tain, it is said, thousands of acres that will pay to hydraulic. The creek is now owned by about dozen opera tors all told.
 The Chisana, heading on the oppo, site side of the Slate creek divide, is said to have auriferous gravel deposits of about the same character as Slate creek. John Hazelett owns about 2OOO acres on this stream and much of it has been proved by drill prospecting,
 All told there are each season about 50 to 60 men in the Slate creek sec, tion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
GREAT PROGRESS
 AT PERSEVERANCE

The Perseverance ore body has been developed from the tenth level (Alex' ander tunnel )to level No. 5, height of 1000 feet. and has been crosscut on level No. 1S (Sheep creek tunneD, On each successive level from No. down the ore body is found to grow larger and better.
 The ore recovered in this develop ment work is being stored in the open stopes that were left from previous operation and by the time the mill is ready to commence operations next fall there will have been accumulated over 100000 tons of milling ore as a reserve to be drawn on as required in order to keep the big 6,OOO-ton mill steadily grinding.
 The Perseverance mine employs at present a crew of 2SO men and this crew will be increased as room in which to work to advantage is made in the mine.
 The finishing of the Alaska Gastin- eau Mining company's Sheep creek tunnel has made more power available for other branches of development and in the new distribution of power Per severance will profit to great ex- tent. The acquisition of new machin- cry is also an advantage and from this time on the mine development will progress with increased strides.
 A careful summing up will show that Supt. H. c. Jackson with his we'll organized forces has done a tremend- ous amount of mine developing. Dur ing the month of March 25OO feet of drifts and crosscuts and raises have been made in the mine and this sort of thing has been going on for more than year.
 While the finishing touches to the great Sheep creek traffic tunnel was absorbing the principal interest on ac- count of it being a special feature of the general development plan, the steady progress in mine development has continued. although little public notice has been given it. As mat ter of fact the work at the Persever- ance mine has been prosecuted with the same vigor that characterized the boring of the hole through the noun tain connecting the mine with Sheep creek basin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
Senator Lodge Supports
 Presidents Tolls Policy

WASHINGTON, April 9. - Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, today urged that the bill repeating the tolls exemption clause in favor of American coastwise shipping through the Panama canal be passed He said that he had concluded that the clause was not in violation of the Hay.Paunce- fote treaty agreement, but he thought, legal or otherwise, the foreign rela- tions of the United States required that the canal should be offered to the ships of all Nations on an equal basis. He said, further, that he believed that the United States could exempt Amer ican foreign shipping from the pay ment of tolls without violating the treaty, but he thought 1t would be an unwise foreign policy to Carry 1t out. He contended that if the United States is to take the position among the Ma. tions of the world that It's best in. terests required that 1t take 1t should adopt a broad policy such as would commend the country to foreign peo- ples. He also contended that the granting of exemption to American ships using the Panama canal would be an illogical and unfair discrimina. tion in the manner of bestowing ia. yors to American shipping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
MARYLAND HAS ORDERS
 TO TEST ALASKA COAL

BREMERTON, April 2.-The armor- ed cruiser Maryland, Commander Phil. ip Andrews, commanding, will arrive at the navy yard upon the completion of her repairs at Mare Island. At this yeard the cruiser fill take on a full load of fuel coal and proceed to Con. troller Bay Alaska.
 At Controller bay there are two large barges hauled up on the bank at Chilcat, near Katalla. The Mary. land will hoist these barges on board and steam to the head of Cook In- let and take on board approximately goo tons of Matanuska coal, which has been transported from the coal beds at Knik, at the head of Cook Inlet.
 The Maryland then is under orders to make series of complete and ex- haustive tests on the Matanuska coal, which is claimed to be far superior to that tested by the navy department. Claimants for the value of Alaska coal for use of the navy have entered a protest against the recent adverse de- cision of the Department in that they claim that the coal tested last year by the Maryland had been exposed to the elements for a considerable time and was mixed with rock and dirt in the careless handling and sacking of it.
 The Maryland has instructions to be at the head of Cook Inlet by June 1, in order that the tests required may be completed by August, when tho Maryland will be called upon to con- yey the submarine tender Alert and the newly designated flotilla that is to be stationed at Pearl Harbor. The submarines comprising the flotilla will be the F type, two of which were con- structed in Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
GAME LAWS MAY
 BE MORE LIBERAL

FAIRBANKS, March 25.-When J. F. A. Strong, governor of Alaska, was in Fairbanks last. summer, a number of the hunters and lovers of guns and cunning in this city, called upon him with a view of having the shooting of certain kind of game, especially wa. terfowl and grouse, changed so that the season would be made longer. The governor at that time stated that he would do all in his power to aid the Fairbanksans and that he Is doing so, is evidenced by letter received from him on last nights mail by Game War, den Andy Hoey.
 The letter to Mr. Hoey states that the Governor, in his annual report to the Secretary of Agriculture, has rec. commended that the date of the open ing of the season be advanced from September 1st to August 18th. He has also recommended that the license fee of $40 for the shipping outside of one moose head be reduced in the case of all bona fide Alaskans. He also asks a like reduction on all other trophies of the kind.
 Just what will be the result of the recommendations of the Governor is not yet known. However, the chief executive of the territory stated that he would keep the local game warden advised in the event that the propos, cd changes in the laws were made Fairbanks News-Miner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-09
READY TO
 AID NEW COUNCIL

"we have a good city council" said former Mayor Emery Valentine, de. feated candidate at Tuesdays election, today. Tt is composed of sensible men of business capacity. The peo- pie should be very reasonable and very generous with them" he continued, because they have many grave prob lens to meet. If there is any way in the world that I can be of assistance to them I shall feel it my duty and pleasure to render it. Every citizen of Juneau should feel the same way about it."
 Mir. Valentine was at his store yes terday evening and early this morning. He takes his defeat philosophically, and accepts the verdict of the people gracefully.