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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
EXPECT ALABAMA
 SHOOTERS TO WIN
Warren, Ryding and Hillman Leave for Dayton for National Handicap
 Shoot, Which Begins Monday

That Birmingham marksmen would give a splendid account of themselves in the national handicap shoot beginning in Day ton Monday. was the statement of IT. C. Ryding, assistant to the vice president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, just before leaving last night for Dayton. He Is one of party from this city, others being John Warren and Gen try Hillman, It is stated that quite a number of Alabama shooters will join the Birmingham men at Dayton. Mir Ryding, MT. Warren and MT. Hillman will stop at Cincinnati and Cleveland be- fore going to Dayton for the shoot.
 " believe the Alabama contingent will win some trophies. said MT. Ryding "The shoots held here rave developed some good shots and We are prepared to eonyinceh i'm that the situation was selves at the meeting in Dayton.
 MT. Ryding and the others from this city win be away about 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
LIMESTONE WILL BE USED FOR POTASH F
 SUPPLY GIVES OUT
When Crushed and Applied to Acid. Land It Makes Fertilizer Much More
 Valuable

With the coming of the war in Europe and the consequent cessation of ship ments from Germany and other European countries of articles used in America famines in many different lines of goods have been reported A famine in potash, extensively used as a fertilizing medium, has been reported. In Alabama this sit- lation will be met, and, incidentally, an industry which heretofore has been car ried on in a small way, is expected to be- come large.
 Crushed limestone can be used oi. sour lands that is. lands in which the acid properties overbalance the alkaline attributes of the soil, and used to such good advantage that the soil will be made to produce better and larger crops. The limestone will have the effect of bringing out in the soil the potash which is stored therein, but which is dormant until re- leased by the action of the lime.
 Limestone is in no wise a fertilizer. Those who crush 1t do not make such claims for it. It is claimed, how ever that pulverized limestone when applied to acid land, will make the fertilizer much more valuable.
 The Birmingham district has large de- posits of limestone and there is d plant at Gate City which crushes limestone for the market. It is the only one of it's Sind in Alabama, if not In the south.
 The plant pulverizes an average of 800 tons of limestone day, and, il Is said finds a ready market for its product. The soil of Alabama as a rule is acid, it s claimed, and while crops are made on it, the addition of limestone would bring out potash and calcium which now are un- available and make the fruit of the crop of much better quality and increase Inc production.
 Germany before the war supplied prac- tically all of the potash used in the United States Now that 1t can no longer do so. broad field is open, it is said, for development of the crushed limestone in- dustry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
BIRMINGHAM NOT
 CRIPPLED BY WAR
A. B. & A. Traffic Manager Comments on Good For
 tune of This City

J. |. Edwards, traffic manager for the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, formerly with the Southern railway in this city was here yester- day a trip of inspection MT. Ed wards, who Is widely known in this city, called on several friends among the industrial leaders during the day. lie said that traffic was very good on the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic and that while the cotton situation nao for d time appeared discouraging, he felt that the government assurance of financial aid was sufficient to allay any fears entertained.
 There is one thing sure and that is Birmingham does not find herself crippled like other cities, said MT. Edwards. This city is helped in the present trouble by the fact that her industrial resources are untouched by the situation and while her cotton trade is very good at the same time that is not the only thing that Bir- mngham looks to for prosperity In that respect Birmingham is exceeding 1y lucky. I know of cities absolutely dependent upon cotton business that will suffer very seriously over the scare that has come up incident to the Eu- ropean War.
 Birmingham is a great city It's pro- gress is the marvel of the south and I am sure the future Is not brighter for any place than it is for Birming- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
JUDGE KAVANAUGH
 |SVERY OPTIMISTIC
Little Rock Banker Says Governments Efforts Will
 Protect the Farmer

Judge William kavanaugh of Little Rock, who is a prominent banker ana business man. in addition to being president of the Southern league. said yesterday that although business was somewhat off there was every reason to believe that the situation would be cleared up soon. Judge Kavanaugh who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate, said that the fed eral government, with the most sym pathetic administration that the south has known in years was working on the problem of the cotton crop and how to handle that staple He said the fact that the administration was so earnestly at work was enough to ing with the importance and the dig not very bad, and that a solution would soon be worked out
 'The announcements from the treas ury department" said Judge Kava- naugh. that the problem had been solved by offering to finance the crop to the extent of 75 per cent indicates that some silver is to be found In the clouds lining Bushes is admittedly quiet on account of the European sit uation. Financiers are undetermined as to what may be expected or what is to be done. They must therefore, be cautious. However, 1 am fully con vinced that the situation will be solved, and that it will be to the pro- tection of the farming interest
 q believe American commerce will profit immensely by the European war. It will convince our bankers of the extreme necessity of foreign agencies and it will also result in tho creation of a merchant marine in keep ing with the importance and the dig nity of this country.
 'The baseball season has been very good The trophy won by Birmingham was deserved. There is the greatest interest manifested constantly in the game here, and the outlook for the league is as bright as can be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
SUITS FILED

c. A Milbourne has entered suit in thu city court against s. E. Te: que and George W. Jones in which he claims from each the sum of s25,d00 for an alleged false and malicious charge of having com mitted larceny The complaint contains number of counts all of which allege that the defendants made, statements and publications derogatory to the character and honesty of the plaintiff.
 E. B. Hanahan has filed suit in the circuit court against the Long-Lewis Hardware company in which he claims damages to the extent of $lo,o0o for all legged personal injuries sustained through an automobile accident.
 Robert Gary. pro ami vs. J. Daniel Ho2 wood and Isabelle Hopwood; the plYd6- tff. who is minor. claims 5000 dana- ages for injuries received. the com'dHint alleging that the defendants wer6 tho owners of a vicious dog, which bit the plaintiff on the leg inflicting injuries for which the above amount is claimed. Nel- lie Gary. mother of the child, has filed an additional suit against the defendants. claiming injuries to her minor child
 Other suits filed were IS follows:
 Will Steen vs Carroll Blake Construc- ton company; $5o00 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Jim Hamilton vs. Southern Railway company; 5000 damages claimed for al- legged personal injuries.
 Robert G. Fogg vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company; $2Ouv damages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 Lilly Bell Smith vs. Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company; 5000 damages claimed by the plaintiff alleging that she was carried beyond her destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
NET PROFIT MARGIN
 LESS THAN $5O,O

Mir Mccall. manager of the Napier Brokerage company, made this statement yesterday: Local jobbers and whole sale dealers were certainly not asleep when the war situation developed, and many dealers and jobbers used good judgment as to the sugar market to se- cure large holdings. My company did not have as much as 15 carloads of sugar bought when prices began to soar. but we were naturally well stocked and were able to care for our trade amply; but We did not realize as much as $50,O00 on these sales.
 We advised our customers here to buy sometime in advance of the spectacular rise in the sugar market and we continue to advise heavy purchases, as in our judgment the market will seek even high CT levels in the near future. Nearly all the large wholesalers in Birmingham laid in large sugar supplies at low prices and are now able to take full advantage of advanced quotations. Among the heavy buyers here were B. F. Roden Grocery company and G. w. Hopson & Sons. The latter concern purchased five carloads Of sugar through my company at low prices. Practically all the large wholesalers here laid in large stocks at low prices. and are now realizing on their investments.
 the American Sugar and Refining com panys goods in t5!s city. This company has never refused to sell from it's sup plies. l view these sugar deals as en- tirely legitimate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
MINER IS FATALLY
 SHOT BY ANOTHER Charlie Carlo Alleged to Have Wounded Charlie
 GOcia at Republic

Charlie Gocia, Q miner employed by the Republic Iron and Steel company at Republic mines, was shot through the lung and thought to have oeen fatally wounded last night about o'clock at the mining camp of the company
 The shooting is alleged to have been done by Charlie Carlo. who escaped.
 According to Superintendent Winn of the Republic company. it was impossible to ascertain just what lead to the shoot ing. MT Vim stated. however, that it was not brought on by the disclosures in the lSidnaping of Mary vitalena last Monday night.
 Constable Armstrong, who is stationed at Republic, is in pursuit of Carlo and. it is stated, expects to nave him under arrest before many hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Rupture

was badly ruptlred while lifting . trunk several yean ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses did no od. Finally got hold of something that quickly and completely cured nc Yean have passed and the rupture has returned although doing hard work carpenter There was operation. lost time. trouble. I have
 nothing to sell. but will give full information abe,e how you may find complete without operation, fl you write to me Eugene NJ Pullen. Carpenter IA Msrcellis Avenue. Manasauan N. ]. Better cut out thls notice and show It to others who arc rup tured--vou may save life at le.st stop the misery of rupture and the wony and danger sn
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
BIRMINGHAM BROKERS GET RICH QUICK WHEN BIG PROFITS ARE MADE ON SUGAR AND LEMONSi
BIRTHS IN ALABAMA IN 1913 MORE THAN
 DOUBLE DEATHS, ACCORDING TO SANDERS

The birth rate of Alabama more than to the official report of Dr W H. Sanders, state health officer. fol 1913, which has just been issued.
 The death rate for the year was 9.6; the birth rate was 21.5. The total deaths were 21.510, and the total births were 47,926.
 The population of the state for 1913 is placed at 2.2S0.s1s. There were 27.579 marriages and 17s4 di- vorees.
 During the year 11,45S persons were examined for the hookworm and of that number 1850 were found infected and took treatment.
 Or the 21,510 deaths. 1O.542 were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
MCOY HELD ON CHARGE OF
 KILLING CLAYTON WRIGHT

William C. Mccoy was committed to the county jail yesterday morning on charge of having killed Clayton Wright. aged s1. miner at Mineral Springs, Tuesday night.
 Yesterday an inquest was held at Min eral Springs and the verdict of jury was that Wright had come to his death at the hands of Mccoy. Immediately thereafter G. E. Bdgood, justice of the peace, swore out a warrant against the accused charging him with murder.
 The deceased, according to evidence ad- duced at the preliminary trial and re- ported in Birmingham bv Constable Dins- more, met death by being struck over the head with the butt of d gun, and receiving two gunshot wounds, one in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

the trade. the coal-a very high grade IS to be paid for in gold as soon as 1t is loaded at the ports This gave rise to the snppostion that the Tennessee com pany is taking no risk in the event that the coal is captured by one of the war ships of belligerent European nations. The fact that the steamers of the Ham, burs-American line are It east partially owned by German capitalists prompted an inquiry as to what disposition would be made of the coal
 George Gordon Crawford, president or the Tennessee company, Is in New York and no other official of tue company was authorized to make statements for the public. For that reason the report of yesterday which was freely discussed and generally believed was neither confirmed nor denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

homfcides were women.
 The birth rate per 1000 for the state Is 21.5. the white birth rate per thou sand being 24 and the negro IS
 There were 7s-5 deaths attributed to preveEtsblc causes. II being stated that "3f.5 per cent of all the deaths in the state of Alabama for 1913 conld have been and should have been prevented"
 The report states there was 1 di- vorce to every 10 marriages among white persons and l divorce to every 10 marriages among negroes.
 The report divides the population of the state into 1,2971iS white and 99S, t6o negroes. From a study of statistics of this and other states and countries 1t is estimated in the report that in- cluding the births and deaths not off cialls reported there are 9 births and 15 deaths per 1000 population per an- mum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
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At the Biiou

Each purchaser of a coupon ticket at the Bijou for the matinee today is en- titled to take one lady in free at the ladies' matinee which will be feature of Thursday of each week at the Bijou this season. It will be ladies' day and the fact promises to bring a large num- Der of ladies, to the theatre. ''rhe Heart Charmers'' is a large musical comedy or ganization which will please and enter tain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
CargOes at Mobile and Pen sacOla to Be Paid for in Gold as Soon as Loaded, Says Report

Local industrial circles were highly animated yesterday by the unconfirmed report that the Tennessee Coal iron and Railroad company is loading at Pensacola and Mobile cargoes of coal for the Ham, burg American line of oceanic steamers.
 It is said that according to the terms of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

groin and another in tho back From all reports, there We're no eyewitnesses. Constable Dinsnore said yesterday that the accepted cause for the tragedy was the attention which the deceased had been paying Ninie Mccoy. the young daughter of the prisoner. The oonstab ble added. however. that Miss Mccoy on the stand yesterday refuted this evidence and declared that while she and the deceased had been good friends. the statement that they had planned an elopement was erroneous.
 The transcript of the evidence given in the preliminary hearing will be delivered to Coroner Spain today. Young Wright was inferred at Mineral Springs yester- day afternoon. He was n we'll known and popular young miner and formerly re- sided. il Is said. with his parents in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
ELDER CONCEDES
 VICTORY TO WILSON

Monroe. La. September 2.-Congress- man J. Walter Elder tonight conceded his defeat by Judge Riley J. Wilson in yes terday's democratic primary. held in the Fifth Louisiana district for the nomina- tion of candidate for Congress. With one precinct out Wilson's unofficial lpoe 3ority is about 50o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Farmers Not Worrying

William Little of Livingston, was acre Sesterday with Mrs. Little MT. Little came here on business and incidentally to see the ball game yesterday. He said the farmers of south Alabama were not wor- ried over the crop situation, as they be- lieved that 1t would be worked out event ually to the best interests of oil con cerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
At the Orpheum

Sophye Barnard with her magnificent voice and happy selection of songs; the Great Leon, the best magician that Bir- mngham has seen since Hermann the Great the three minstrel men in songs and dances: Ben Beyer and brother in a new clcyling speciality, and Lou Anger the German soldier. form a quintette of vaudeville acts at the Orpheum that are of unusual strength.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC
 CHEMICALS SCARCE 0N ACCOUNT OF WAR
Have Risen in Price From 50 to 100 Per Cent-T0 Attempt to Find
 Substitutes

Pretty girls and those otherwise, also, may find 1t difficult in the near future to have their photograph taken. News has reached Birmingham photographers that the chemicals which are necessary to develop and print negatives and prints are not only rising in price but are getting scarce.
 The following letter has been re- ceived by The Age-Herald engraving department from the New York En- gravers' Supply company:
 Letter From Dealer
 'Gentlemen: On account of war con ditions which has caused unsettled gagged in conflict or not, we are com pelled to withdraw all quotations. Where it is possible to do so orders will be filled at same prices as last if not, we will notify you before exe- cutting the order.
 We assure you that no attempt will be made on our part to ask exhorbi- tant prices or take advantage of pre- vailing conditions.
 k Chemicals entering into the the preparation of collodions have ad- vanced in many cases as much as 100 per cent It is well, therefore, to con- H sder iodoze' for iodizing combination r collodion, the price of which is s6 dozen bottles One bottle is required for each half gallon of collodion.
 With compliments we remain very truly yours,
 ANEW YORK ENGRAVERS' SUPPLY.' r Following is letter recently mailed to engravers and photographers by Matthew Woll. president of the Inter- national -Engravers' union, giv- aing the other side of the natter
 Prices Have Scared
 "Gentlemen: As immediate outcome of the war In Europe, the chemical ! market and as a result the photo en- Z graving industry are in very danger ous condition. It is alleged that CD per cent of all chemicals and finer grades of paper used in the production k of photo-engravings are imported and that since the European war, prices have advanced from 50 per cent to, 500 per cent with great prospects of not being able to get some of the sup plies and chemicals at any price.
 ITO meet this conditions of affairs a notice has been sent out by this of flee to our members urging their care full handling of all chemicals and sup plies used.
 .In addition to the foregoing. our international union, through it's tech nical and chemical research depart ment under the direction of MT. Al bert E. Woll, anticipates some relief by the dissemination of formulas which can be made up with chemicals more plentiful and less costly than those of which there is now a scarcity . The cooperation of the American Chemist association is also assured us 2 Then again, we are not convinced that the great increase of price on all chemicals and supplies is entirely due to legitimate trade condition; at least, we propose a thorough in- | vestigation upon which to predicate 3 demand upon the federal government for relief and prosecution of any one using this European war as pretext for purposes of exploitation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
Pankey Davis Brokerage Company Cleans Up' on Vast Quantities of Peas
 and Lemons
THE NAPIER COMPANY SAYS PROFIT ON SUGAR WILL NOT EQUAL S5O,OOO
Representatives of Firms Tell How Advantage Was Taken of Oppor- tunity, and Say Speculations
 Were Entirely legitimate

Since the first spectacular advance in prices on groceries on the Birming- ham market, which followed in the wake of the news of general Euro pean war, rumors have been rife as to huge profits made by local brokers and wholesalers. The retailer has been especially vehement in charges of this nature.
 While some of these reports were naturally exaggerated, there are in dicatons that many local jobbers were wide awake to the probable effect of the war situation on prices, and when the war had fully developed many dealers were in position to take full advantage of the local markets.
 Among the current reports was that one large brokerage concern had 15 cars of sugar warehoused in Birming- ham, which was being held for higher prices, and that all sales were re- fused, and that this lot had advanced fully $50,000 in value within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

white and 1o.sss negroes. about equally divided, But of the 47.926 births during the year s1,195 were white and 16.731 were negroes, the white births almost doubling the negro births.
 The principal causes of death arr .iVan ae follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03
PANKEY EXPLAINS HOW
 PROFITS WERE GAINED

T. M. Pankey, president of the Pankey Davis Brokerage company. made the fol lowing statement yesterday evening:
 While it is true that my concern has recently made large profits on deals in lemons and peas, the actual gross amount of profits has been over stated. We netted a good deal more than $9000 on our sales of peas, but the gross profits on recent sales on lemons and peas together would not total s50,000. The war situation had nothing to do with the success of these deals. Indeed, we had not counted upon the European situation becoming so grave, and had we kept our holdings in warehouse a week or two longer our net gain would have been considerably larger
 Regarding our lemon speculation, we made purchases two months ago when the New York market had been completely glutted with huge ship ments from Italy and the fruit could be bought at auction for song. We stocked heavily at this time, count ing on reaction in quotations in the near future. Our judgment was am- ply justified by future events. The extremely low prices received for lemons in this country had the effect of ruining the market from the ship per's viewpoint, and foreign dealers refused to make further shipments to this country for sometime after that. A general scarcity was then felt in the lemon supply throughout the country. Having had sufficient foresight to take advantage of the market at the right time. we were of course in position to take the best of care of our trade and in many instances allowing the trade to share our advantage, while we were still able to realize a large profit. We disposed of all our holdings before the war situation had been felt on the local market. Any gains which may have resulted from our lemon aha pea speculatiohs were, therefore, clearly legitimate, and were such as any broker would have been glad to have secured. Speculation of this nature is really a benefit to the consumer and dealer. for the broker is generally glad to make quick deal and allow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-03

the dealer to share in profits accru- ing; whereas higher prices are gen erallv in force in the great market places, such as New York