davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
DEFENSE HAS BEEN
 BUSINESS KEYNOTE
First National Says C0ndi- tions Are Gradually Ad-
 justing Themselves

The monthly financial and commercial review of the First National bank oI Birmingham is as follows:
 ''1t is natural at this time. to think in military terms Defense was the key. note of financial and business operations during September, and the results ar, encouraging.
 Our credit, at home and abroad, has been fortified by the action of the New York banks in advancing gold with which to meet the maturing obligations of New York city, and by the federal reserve boards approval of the plan submitted a fund in gold fixed by the board at s100 900, GOO, with which to facilitate for eign exchange transactions.
 ''The feature of the month in cotton was the spread of the buy-a-bale move. nent. The amount of cotton which will be absorbed by it may be small when compared with the bulk of the crop, but the psychological force of the movement is unquestionable, and it is to be com mended as the best of the many plans for the relief of the situation which iittAc OllBllultu .l1Olll Ollit1 llidli SllltllN business sources. As one result, the growers are gathering. or preparing to gather, the bountiful yield of their fields with some of their old-time cheerfulness. An improvement in the price of seed also encourages them to send cotton to the gins.
 While there is as yet no general mar Eat snOt ara hQ- ing posted in most southern cities and towns. During the latter part of the month the pressure of September commit ments caused an advance in local mar kets ranging from l to 9 cents above earlier prices. With this demand sats- fed, there has been an easing of the market. Vessels are beginning to clear from southern ports for foreign desti- nations with moderate quantities of cotton.
 Southern cotton mills are not increas- ing production at present. Most of them are holding their own, operating at an average rate and mill managers are re- ported to be in an optimistic state of mind.
 'rhe cut of yellow pine lumber has been reduced since August 1, and there has been some softening of prices collec- tions, so far as original shippers are con- are satisfactory.
 Industrial conditions in the Birming- ham district compare well with those in other sections. Here, as elsewhere, it is a case of marking time until the outlook is more clearly defined, with local operators in the general belief of improve ment sooner or later.
 Operations at the Ensley steel mills are at reduced rate, but there is reason to believe that the rate will be increased shortly after the middle of the current month.
 .Pig iron movement from the Brming- ham district during September was small, shipments having been held back to obs tain the benefit of the reduction in freight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
SHARPE ID DIE FOR MURDER OF OFFICER Anniston Jury Deficiencies 30 Minutes and Finds
 Him Guilty

Anniston. October 2.-(Specal)- )-The jury in the case of Tim Sharpe. notorious as an alleged blind tiger operator. was out less than 30 minutes this afternoon before they returned verdict. finding him guilty of first degree murder and fix ing his penalty as death for the assassina- tion of Policeman W. w. billiard, who. to- gether with J. W. Dashwood, another off eer, was shot down in cold blood while going up a stairway to arrest Sharpe on September 12.
 Large crowds have attended every ses- sion of the trial, which was moved to the circuit courtroom on account of the in- ability of the city court quarters to ae- oommodate the large number.
 It has not been learned as vet whether or not w. K. Rayfield or any of the others arrested in connection with the ease will be arraigned. The grand jury is stiI in recess and can be called together at any time by order of the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

iicials. There is no foundation for thS reports that have been heard to tn, effect that the plants have ceased op- erations. Moreover. there has been nc indication of such possible action by the officials. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company exercises the in- variable rule of protecting to the full- est possible extent it's employees, bas-
 Ing that on an economic theory, and II may be given as a positive assur- ance that no deviation from this pol icy will come about.
 The true situation Is summed up in this official statement:
 Operations at the steel plant at Ensley will be at a reduced rate dur ing the next two weeks.
 The blast furnaces will continue in operation as usual and some of the furnaces in the open hearth and the blooming mill will be in operation. The rail mill and the converting mill de- partments will suspend operations for about two weeks and will resume again shortly after the middle of October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
DAYS WORK IN THE
 FEDERAL COURT

Consent judgment for $i500 was accepted by Mrs. Minnie B. Forester, admins tratrix of the estate of J. C. Forester, from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company in the federal court res- terday. The case went to trial and after several witnesses had testified attor- neys for both sides agreed on the above verdict. Mrs. Forester sued the com pany for Ss0,000 damages for the death of her husband. who was killed in the defendant companys mines.
 Verdict for the defendant was given yesterday in the federal court in the case Of Mrs. Mary E. kilcrease, who sued the Illinois Central Railroad company for damages for an alleged search of her house at the instance of the defendant, without the authority of warrant.
 Verdict and judgment for $100 was awarded George Hodges in the same court yesterday against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, as damages for alleged personal injuries.
 This morning Judge w l. Grubb will hear the motions for new trial for w. H. Hood and J. NJ. Patterson. who were convicted this week in the federal court of breaking into a freight car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

rates effective october l. Production was about the same as in August. It is prob able that the market will be more active during October. There is some export in- quiry.
 Activity in the melting plants of the district is fairly we'll sustained Opera tions in cast iron pipe works range from full time to three-quarters of capacity. All soil pipe plants are running.
 tThe coal trade is stimulated to some extent by an increased demand for bunker coal in the gulf ports, as the movement of vessels in the gulf is now larger than 1t has been since August 1. In this con neetion the interesting and significant statement is made that bills for bunker coal due Alabama operators and held up by the moratorium declared in England and on the continent in the beginning of the war have been paid. Buying by steam users is helping the domestic side of the trade.
 The volume of business handled by Birmingham merchants approximates the usual at this season of the year
 As the edge of the war scare wears off. we are taking calmer, more reason- able view of the conditions with which we are confronted, and are adjusting our selves to them. The process Is gradual. but the tonic effect, which is felt already. should be permanent.
 THE FIRST NATIONAL HANK OF
 BIRMINGHAM"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
WORK OF TAX LEAGUE TO BE
 PLANNED AT MEETING TODAY

forming of county tax leagues through out the state Gadsden has already taken up the movement and among other towns asking for information are Anniston and Jasper. A meeting of President Brown and several officers of the league was held yesterday morning but nothing was done which was made public. The meet ing was largely one of consultation for the tentative formation of plans of pro- cedure.
 An amendment to the constitution and bylaws was adopted yesterday whereby women taxpayers will be permitted to become members of the league as well as men.
 The league has established a booth at the State Fair and is very active there. Cards whereby members are solicited are now being printed and will be dis tributed from the booth on the fair grounds.
 So that more counties may be enabled to organize tax leagues, the proposed meeting of the leagues in Montgomery October 10 will probably be postponed for few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

A plan of action will be formulated al a meeting at 9:30 o'clock this morning between President Eugene Brown of the Jefferson County Tax league and mem bers of the special committee of the league appointed for that purpose.
 The plan whereby some relief from the present tax laws and system can be se- cured will be the object of the meet ing, the work of the committee this morning to be submitted later to the officers and board of directors for their approval
 Beginning next week three regular meeting dates will be observed by the tax league each week, on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Much activity marks the affairs of the new organiza- tion and developments of great public in terest are being looked for in the near future.
 Letters are being mailed out by Secre- tary Radcliffe of the civic chamber to other towns to arouse interest in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
BE SURE TO GET
 REAL RESINOL

IT you want to get rid of eczema, pimples, or other distressing skin erup- tion' you will accept no "substitute'' Tor Resinol. Ointments similar in name or appearance are NOT just the same as Resinol." Although FEW unscrup- uious dealers may offer them AS or FOR Resinol. they are often crudely made. of little healing power. and some may even be dangerous to use. Every druggist keeps genuine Resinol because doctors prescribe it regularly; so if you buy in the original BLUE package you will be safe from substitution. For sample free. write to Dept. 41-R. Resi- mol Baltimore. Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
DEPUTY CLAYTON
 NOW DOING WELL

The many friends of l.. F. Clayton, who was operated upon recently at tho McAdory infirmary, will be pleased to learn that he is resting well, and is in good spirits It will be recalled that Mir. Clayton, who is a deputy sheriff, was desperately wounded last July while in a duel with several negroes who resisted. For a time his life was despaired of, but he rallied from serious operation and seemed on a fair way to permanent re- covery when q second operation became necessary. For man of his years he has shown remarkable vitality, and is remarkably cheerful. He states he will be glad to see any of his friends who call at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Real Estate Transfer

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 sS6oo-J. H. Mccain to James H. Awtrey. lot 45. of Holstead's addition to Wood lawn.
 $l2'Ooo-W. B. Harper to A. T. Newell, block B. of original survey of Queens town. including Colonial Stove works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
At the Bijou

The farewell performances of the Blue Ribbon Belles will be given at the Bijou this afternoon and tonight. Ladies will be admitted free of charge to the matinee today if they accompany the holder of a paid ticket. Two ladies are admitted free with each paid ticket, and as a re- suit of this fact there has been a large increase in the matinee attendance all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
FAIR. OFFICIALS ARE OPTIMISTIC DESPITE
 THE RAINY WEATHER
Have Utilized Time 10 Good Ad- vantage-Expect Record Breaking
 Crowds Next Week-Awards Made for Needlework-Everything Is in Readiness for the Poultry Show
ToDAY,s FAIR PROGRAMME


 This is the day at the State Fair devoted to the Boy Scouts, and to the advocates of woman's suffrage. The Boy Scouts will be at the fair in force and they will undertake to perform those small duties for which they have become noted. No less will the ladies work ardu- ously for the cause of suffrage, and to promote their claims. The fol- lowing is the programme for the day:
 9 a. m.-Gates open.
 a:30 a. m.-Band concert. 1:30 p. m.-Trotting and running races.
 2:3o D. m.-Concert by Scotch Highlanders.
 2:30 D. m.-Free acts.
 400 D. m.-Mortorcycle races. f:S0 D. Inland concert. d:30 D. n1.-Free acts. 9:S0 D. m.-Pain's fireworks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
PEACE SERVICES
Congregation Emanu-El Will Hear
 Address by Dr. Dickinson

Rabbi M. Newfeld of Congregation Enanu-Ei announces that the weekly taDernacie services tomorrow night will be peace service in observance of Pres ident Wilson's request that the day be made one of prayer
 The address will be delivered by pr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Bap- tist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS
The Al c. Field Minstrel

Seat sale is on for the three perform ances of Al G. Field minstrels at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee. Three large audiences are expected.
 Bert Swor heads the comedy contin- gent with the Al G. Field minstrels Of but little less standing are Joe Coffman, West Abey and Jack Kennedy. all with records of enthusiastic audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
At the Lyric

children's matinee will be given at the Lyric this afternoon and hundreds of young folks are expected to see the clever dog and monkey pantomime and Marshall Montgomery, the ventriloquist Little folks have enjoyed these acts all week, and the indications point now to a great crowd for the Saturday matinee which is always children's day at the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
"(,row Grain. Ia Suhiact

Anniston October 2-tSpecial.)-A meeting of all the farmers in the terri tory south of here has been called for next Tuesday at Antioch church, near Oxford, at which time talks will be made in behalf of dversifcation and decreased acreage next year. Wesley T. ColSer will take as his subject, Grow Grain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
People to Pray for Peace Tomorrow

People of Birmingham will of the of men
 Practically Birmingham his either already an nonced the crowded
 The cic President Wilson, and urged the proclamation min
 opportunity the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Thomas M. McCombs. Bradford, to Miss Lillian Coleman.
 c. T. Mosteller Oak Grove. to Mss Nell Hinck.
 Harry Fainberg. Baltimore. to Miss Sarah Feldman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
lncOrpOratiOn

The following certificate of ineorpora- ton was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge
 S1o,0Oo-Steel City Produce company, I. Grossman, president and treasurer; Sam Warner vice president, and W. A. Ber- trop, secaretary.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
READY TO CLUTCH.

There is scramble for the Office Of
president Of Colombia, caused by the
general impression which has been al
lowed to gain currency that this coun-
Try is going to do the handsome thing
by the South American republic on &C.
count of our share in the successful re-
bellion of Panama. AS matter of
fact negotiations to this end are going
on, but there may not be so much in
it for tho Colombians as they fondly
imagine. They may get four or five
millions if they can restrain themselves
long enough, but they should disabuse
their minds Of the idea that untold
wealth is about to be showered upon
them. II they get too insistent there
is possibility that they will be left
to swallow their grievances without any
compensation whatsoever.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
REVOLUTIONS.

"The trouble with the Mndero revo-
luton was that it was not fought to a
finish said representative OF the
Constitutiopalists the other day. Is
Latiu-American revolution ever
fought to finishl The speaker de-
clared that the Madero administration
formed too generous compromise with
a beaten enemy, but even If Carranza
and Villa should crush Huerta and muir
der or exile all the prominent followers
of the present dictator, would there be
a finish to revolutions In MeHicof
Some have attributed the revolutions
in Central and South America to the
Latin temperament.a and the warlike mix
turc of Indian blood. II is true that
the Latin peoples even in Europe are
more inclined to military revolutions
than the Teutonic peoples, but this
does not account for the almost unceas-
ing state Of revolution in many OF the
Latin-Americas. Political and socinl
conditions as we'll as temperament must
be considered.
The Latin American republics are es'
tablished upon a principle which ls
doomed to failure. No free government
can long exist where the masses Of the
people are kept in ignorance. In this
country it is accepted as political
axiom that we must have universal
education if we are to maintain our
republican institutions. It is true that
the average citizen Of the United States
is not a constitutional expert, but he
understands and appreciates the I'M
portance of maintaining law and order,
freedom Of speech, Of the press and oil
religion, and Of protecting life and
property Barbarians cannot realize
the value OF such institutions, and the
bulk of the people in the Latin-Ameri-
cas- are barbarious in the sense that
they are kept in slavery of profound
ignorance. Their constitutions arc
framed and adopted by few intel
lectuals. These political documents ex-
press high ideals and aspirations, but
they cannot be maintained because the
people do not understand any of their
principles, and cannot understand them
as long as they are denied the privilege
of sharing in the government, and they
cannot share In the government as long
as they are kept in ignorance.
Another fertile source OF revolution
should be mentioned. The foreign con-
cessionaires, when they find conditions
unfavorable to their interests, promote
and often partially finance rebellion.
In the end, Of course, they get back
their expenditure with extortionate in
ferest
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08

ciety and social Justice was based on
the wicked principle that governments
and men ehould be made TO pay their
debts.
The truth is we have arrived at
timo in our social development and our
freedom Of thought when we know eV-
erything, and know il hard, and among
other things we know is that people
who preceded US in this life, and espec-
tally in this last 100 years, did not
know anything. No pent-up Utica con-
tracts our powers. We are able to sus-
pond the law of grnvitation or any
of the economic laws that have been
thought heretofore to work with as
much certainty as physical laws, ana
by thoir suspension we are gong 10
make everybody happy without lndl.
vidual effort. We are going TO make
tho rich moderately poor and the poor
moderately rich, We are going to mr.
range by legislation that those who
don t mako any effort are not goine
to DO condemned by loss Of Just reward
for merely living. We are, going tc
rearrange human nature such a way
that men will strain thoir minds and
muscles to tho point Of persPiratlon tc
help other people, and that this is not
going to be confined to the few, bu
e is to include everybody. We expect
10 exclude the word demagogue'
from the language, to drive out Of bus
mess politicians, and TO have states
mon who. with complete power owe
legislation. will make good the prom
ises Of every eloquent period that II
calculated to win votes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
PATRIOTIC SWEDES.

II must have oheered the heart Of
the king Of Sweden when the 10000
peasants, many Of whom had travelled
several hundred miles, presented their
petition for increased armament. The
Socialists of Sweden are violently op-
posed to spending money on either tho
army or navy, even though Russia is
suspected Of designs upon the territory
Of her northern neighbor.
The fire Of patriotism still burns in
the breasts Of the farmers Of Sweden
and their march to the palace indicates
that they are ready to sacrifice their
lives upon the altar Of their country.
1t was due to such men that the great
Gustavus Adolphus and Charles XII
rose to dizzy heights of fame and
earned a place for themselves in his
tory. There are only five or six million
people in Sweden, but every freeman
is host when he starts out to fight
for his country, and If Russia makes an
attack these patriotic farmers will have
to be overwhelmed by sheer weight of
numbers. They may die, but they will
never be conquered. All honor to the
rural patriots
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
Shall We Recall Judges?

Under our present elective system. it
seems 20 me that no good reason can be
urged why Judge supreme, district
or city. should not be subject TO recall
h, a ma iority vote OF the qualified elect
org OF his district. But In providing
for n recall let us see II we cannot find
some more efficient means Of conferring
the judicial office upon Il man. Under
orr present system all must admit that
the ability OF a man as canpalgner,
his political affila tions and his service
for his party go long way toward pro
curing his nomination for Office, and the
nomination secured, he almost always
stands or falls with his party
Can we not do much toward changing
this for the better? II seems 10 me
that II would not be so difficult. First,
let us provide that in districts where
more than one Judge is required they
shall be apportioned between, or even
among the different political parties.
True under this provision we might nave
a Socialist or even Bull Moose judge,
Then let us provide that the judges snail
be nominated and elected, or appointed,
if You WILL by a majority vote OF all the
practicing attorneys within the district
over which The judge IS TO preside, pre- ,o
Now we come 10 the recall where
by the people shall rule over lawyers
and judges alike. Let us provide that
on petition signed by specified percentage
or the QuaIneu electors Oh a uiSti .St ehg
judges name shall be submitted to n
vote of tho people at any regular cleo
tion, and II q majority Of the votes cast
or make II two thirds majority, " you
wiIl-he for the recall OF said Judge, then
his office shall be deemed vacant, and
be shall not be eligible for reelection
by the lawyers for a specified number of
years.
It seeing to me that IN the above we
have an outline, In the rough. OF what
would be a vast improvement over our
present system and possibly ono than
ly. the lawyers, who must know one an
other better than anyone else can know
them, can be depended on to nominate
and elect the ablest, the best qualified
and the most upright Of their number to
office.
Might we not, under Huch a system:
hope to establish almost life tenure OF
office to q Just and upright man Of any
political faith, for surely the people would
not recall for light and trivial reasons
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
Miscellany
Rambunctious Animal.

"Did you 'all lose gi-raffe'" ho in
quired.
"Yep," returned the owner; 81 sure
did. Have you found him'"
"Yas, sab; l done found him.
"Got him with youf'
"No, sab; l reckoned i better inquire
first, sab, before fotched him over -
"All right; you fetch him here, and
I'll give you dollar for your trouble. -
"Yas, sab; but 1 reckon de trouble
am wuff mo dan dollah. Dat ole gi-
raffe am right smart rambunctious. He
done tried TO bite me-"
"What are you talking about, nigger
Giruffes don't bite! They kick But
you bring him along, md I II give you
$500"
"All right boss; I reckon you am
mo familiar wild dnt giraffe dan 1 be;
but he sure made signs like ho would
bite me-
The darky departed, and about half
hour later there was q sudden commo
ton on the front porch of the store, the
door was thrust open, and in came the
darky, putting and wild-eyed, and pull
ing on rope. At the other end Of the
rope, squtrming and snarling, was ar
enormous Nubian lion-Hthe fercesi
lion in captivity" according to the
show bills.
"Dar, Mistah White Man" ex
claimed the captor, throwing down ths
rope and pointing to the lion" dar Z
your ole giraffe; and tell You he dc
bite! '-Lippinco Oft %