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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
NATIONS BUSINESS
UNDER A HANDICAP
Boom Not Likely So Long as
Present Spirit of Uncer-
tainty Exists.
BANKS FULL OF MONEY
AWAITING INVESTMENT
No Trouble Expected Here o.
Abroad in Meeting April
Interest Payments.
BY w. S. COUSINS.

NEW YORK, March 2S-Perhaps never
before, to such an enormous extent,
have the burdens of national business
conditions and business methods weigh
ed SO heavily upon those who are really
responsible for the conducting of honest
business in the United States; perhaps
never before have such onerous burdens
and handicaps been placed in the direct
pathway Of our industrial and CONNER
cfal leaders. Moreover, such has been
the spirit of uncertainty which these I'M
solved problems have introduced into
logical to expect a boom time while in
the midst of an obvious transition period
to what is hoped to be one of more
abundant prosperity
Some conception of the number and
the magnitude of these problems can be
had when we consider that the trust pol
icy of the new administration, as ex-
pressed in the five bills that are now
pending in Congress. has caused untold
anxiety to many of our substantial bust
ness concerns; that the persistent perSe-
cution Of large and important business
organizations by professional politicians
and fll-advised legislators has been a
heavy handicap to national prosperity.
and has magnified instead of reduced the
expensive, tardy and useless investiga-
tons conducted by federal, state and mu-
nicipal committees and commissions have
made no profitable contribution to the
solution of national problems and have
not justified their own expense, that the
failure of the interstate commerce COM
mission to permit the adoption of a fair
and equitable freight rate schedule for
the eastern railroads has resulted not
only in great economic loss to the roads
themselves, but also to the industrial
concerns that depend upon the railroads
for their very existence; that in the ap-
plication of the new tariff schedule and
the new currency system new problems
involving important details are daily con-
fronting our captains of business and
finance. Just at present the question OF
commercial paper in its relation to the
new federal reserve system is engaging
particular attention. All these problems
are pressing for solution. and it is hardly
to be expected that business will resume
its normal course until they are forever
removed from the scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES
Corrected to the Close of Business March ~ at
the New York Stock Exchange.
Railway and Miscellaneous Shares

% se table highest CLOSING
last High 1913 and the year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29
THE YEAR 1914 TO DATE
ON LOCAL STOCK EXCHANGE

W. B
FROM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-11
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY H. 1914

ern Lumber Co.; L. * Gaines Pres Lumber AA-
Al" That combination Of letters and figures was as
familiar TO me my First Reader; but turned back
TO the key as though had never seen them before.
"AAA1; over 81 100000. Highest Credit
Presently | pulled myself together and pushed open
the door OF the G.. S. NJ office. Blake barely glanced
up from his writing to say:
$50, you're back How many orders"
"Onc Mr.. Blake, | mcckly answered
| stepped TO the desk and laid my ordcrbool before
him. and after a moment he stopped writing long
enough TO glance at it. Then, as | knew he would, he
reached for the rating book. waited confidently.
"Good work, Kid" said he heartily, swinging round
in his chair 90 look fairly at for the first time Then,
he took my bruised and battered appearance, his
grin came back. "Good order for your first How'd
YOU get it. Fight for it,"
"No, just tumbcd into it., was my reply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-11

~Paper.~ ! answered; but don't suppose YOU can
ell d fellow "a salesman till he's sold something.
put hcsamplcs into his outstretched hand ana he
sat down on fallen log 20 look them over. Thinking
he was .ctu4tel simply by curiosity paid scant attcn-
tiou but went dismanting my wheel.
Here's something could USE ! guess, sad he IN
cating case file with build ling papers, graveled root
in t.--, fet and the like "Wheres Your orderbook'
Awhw.rllv ! drew it from my breast pocket.
Here. You can't write with that bad wrist. owe
tome AMI spreading open on his knee he proceeded
10 fill out the first page Of my book.
watched him with amusement. The brisk mountain
breeze blew his gray hair back against the brn OF his Oh
felt hat. His blue flannel shirt open at the neck
His corduroy trousers tucked into the top oil MS
big boots and as he wrote he pulled away at diSrepu
table looking pipe
Presently nv customer stuck his stubby pencil back
into his leans and handed me the book. " on can i
out The prices later. he remarked 1T isn't just my
way Of doing business: but reckon owe YOU something
for smashing up Your own head instead OF the kld s.
Iran hastily over what he had written. 1t called for
full car Of roofing and shcthing, TO be delivered to the
Northern Lumber Company. At the bottom he had
written. go. K.-E Ihrain X. Gaines.
1T will foot up 10 about eighteen hundred, MI
Gaines ! said 70 which he returned a careless AL
right.
The next day French halibrced took me in buck
board 10 the nearest railway station. gave the little
girl q dime when ! said goodby
On reaching the city made bee line for the oihcc
and the rating book. futtcrcl the thin leaves hastily
ill found the town wanted. There it was. North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-11
Winner of SO Prize
A DAYTON FLOOD TALE
BY ID. Sheridan Thompson Of Buffalo

w TIIEN the passengers boarded the one o'clock
w at Buffalo a light rain falling and this
constantlv increased until at Cleveland II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

at state in this matter" he said, and if is the first lord of the admiralty who has put it at stake"
 MT. Chamberlain declared it was known that the two paragraphs for which the Secretary of War assumed sole responsibility were prepared by him in consultation with Viscount Nor ley, who was present throughout the proceedings. in which the cabinet par ticipated. Lord Morley would not have assented to their inclusion, he con- tended unless the paragraphs were a fair interpretation of what the cabi net had decided. on and the premier would not accept Colonel Seely's resig nation because he only had done what the cabinet members themselves had as- scented to.
 Mir. Churchill, rising, said
 Lord Morley had no direct connec- tion with the paragraphs referred to. He merely happened to be with Colonel See1y in the cabinet room when the dis patch case containing them were brought in. For that reason and be- cause he is chivalrous, he assumed re- sponsibilitiy for them, but Colonel Seely still accepts the sole and the full est responsibility"
 MT Balfours motion to reject the consolidated fund bill, which provided the pretext for the debate was defeated S14 to 222.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. soe-C

IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE ND. SOD-C To provide for the construction of cer-
 Be it ordained by the Board of Com missioners of the city of Birmingham
 section S"i I. That sanitary sewers be con- structed as follows
 Beginning at point on the. sanitary sewer in Fourteenth street at the center Of Fifth alley; thence westward along tho center of said alley to a point 40 feet east of Thirteenth street.
 Sec 9 That said sewers shall be con structed with manhOles and connections in accordance with the full details, draw ings, plans. specifications, surveys and estimates on file in the office of the city engineer of the city or Birmingham fected by said Improvements may see and examine the same, to which refer ence. is hereby made.
 be constructed of brick and concrete ma scrry. terra cotta pipe and iron castings. as shown or described in said details
 Sec 3. That the said sewers are con- structed for the purpose of draining the territory or area bounded as follows: Lots s, G. T, 8 and F. in blOcsS fl, Eiyton Land company survey.
 Sec. A. That the cost of constructing the improvements authorized by this ordi- Eing within the district drained by said sewers and said assessments shall not exceed the total cost Of said improve f.rovided. however. that no charge as- eessed upon and against any lot or par an any of them. shall be greater than the Increased value of such property by req son of the special benefits derived from s'sa sec. s' That the estimated cost of said in,prorements 10 3400, and that the Board of Commissioners of Birmingham will lneet on the 14th das of April. 1914 at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
GIVES UNDERWOOD
 4O,0OO MAJORITY New York Writer Forecasts Senatorial Race After
 Careful Study

Montgomery, March 25-tspecial)-John J. Corrigan, a political writer for the New York Herald, says Oscar ". Un- derwood will win the nomination for the United States Senate by 4oooo majority Mr. Corrigan is in Montgomery, having, come here after a visit to most Of she counties of the state
 In forecasting the result of Nthe Under wood-Hobson race for the Senate, the New York writer said tonight that he had found Underwood sentiment in all parts of the state, and predicted that the democratic leader in the national House of Representatives would carry the state by 4O,0o0 votes.
 Mir. Corrisan is in Alabama for the purpose of studying the senatorial situa- tion He is making careful canvass of the situation, and he has talked both with Hobson and Underwood leaders.
 This afternoon MT. Corrigan saw the governor and talked with the chief execu- tive in regard to the senatorial race.
 The result of MT. Corrigans investiga7 tions so far is that Underwood will win by an overwhelming majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

gross for the repeal, but they want to know what the situation can possibly be to warrant a permanent surrender of all our rights in a great canal which cost years and nearly $4oo,000,000 to construct They believe this big price to pay unless the gravity of the situation demands 1t. But so far as can be learned the President has disclosed nothing of such situation beyond whatever construction may be placed on the language of his message to Congress
 The general opinion is that before the repeal is assured the President will have to deliver another message to Congress and take that body a degree or two fur ther into his confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
JOURNAL DECLARES NO DEFENSE TO THE
 GOVERNOR MEANT
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  but no announcement of an official nature has been made that the former governor will speak.
 Outside of the Journals retraction of the imputation of the governors connec- ton with the convict department scandal, there were no fresh developments today in regard to the Lacy matter. The report was current today that Lacy declined to testify when summoned be- fore the Montgomery county grand jury yesterday, but the report was not con- firmed Solicitor William T. Seibes de- clined to discuss the matter. It is de- clared, however, that Lacy positively re- fused to testify on ti ..r- might incriminate himself. He was summoned witness before the grand jury immediately upon the reas- sembling of the inquisitorial body. which had been called into session in order to investigate his charge against the gov ernor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
ADDRESS ON
 MONROE DOCTRINE SENT ID SENATE

Washington, March 25.-Walter H. Pages celebrated London speech, in which the United States ambassador was ac- credited with having interpreted the Mon roe doctrine as msaning the United States preferred that no European governments should gain more land in the new world and as having made certain references to the repeal of the Panama tolls exemption was forwarded to the Senate today by Secretary Bryan in response to Senator Chamberlain resolution, calling for an explanation.
 Mir. Pages speech, about 2500 words in volume was furnished to the Senate in full
 nal follows.
 T will not say that we constructed the Panama canal even for you. For I am speaking with great frankness and not with diplomatic indrection. We built it for reasons of our own. But l will say that it adds to the pleasure of build ing that great work that you will profit by it. You will profit most by it for you have the greatest carrying trade''
 The portion referring to the Monroe doc- Urine follows:
 May put in another parenthesis also on my own account and produce the im- pression that a part of your press seems to have about the attitude of the United States concerning the investment of your colossal earnings in states of Central America that have volcanic tendencies sometimes read that the United States is entering upon policy to discourage foreign investments there. That is un- true.
 Somewhat DiscOuraging 'I think that some events are happen ing there that have discouraged them somewhat, but 1 hope that they cannot be charged to the United States There is policy forming in the minds of our government and our people which is not new, that would discourage such invest ments, or such concessions as would carry with them the control of any government of any of those states and only such. For so far as the United States is concerned you know how heartily we have well comed your investments in our land and still welcome them and always will.
 You may rest assured that it is none of the business of the United States to put any let or hindrance upon any legit- innate investments of yours anywhere in the world and they most heartily well come your investments in any part of the Americas provided only you do not make them so that you may possibly take the country with them.
 The Monroe doctrine meant this when 1t was first formulated That the United States wouldsobject to any European gov ernments taking more land in the new world. In these days the only way that a foreign government would gain land was literally to go and take it. Now we have more refined methods of exploita- tion, and there are other ways to take it. That is the only protest that the United States has ever whispered.
 You will, l am sure, understand the United States prefers that no land in the new world should be acquired in these new, subter ways. Would you do us the kindness clearly to understand that and possibly to correct the misim- pression that has gone abroad?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Swears Out Libel Warrant

Jerome s. Brown, editor of the Search- light, a weekly newspaper of this city, was placed under $200 bond yesterday on a warrant charging crmi- nal libel The warrant was sworn out before Judge Benners by man giving the name H. w. Plemonds It is al legged in the warrant that in the last issue of MT. Browns weekly there was a printed story under the caption "Plem- onas--That Guy From Texas which in jured the. feelings and reputation of MT. Plemonds. Plemonds is connected with the city detective department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. 154-C

An ordinance fixing and establishing the curbs on both sides thereof, from the east curb line of Twenty-sixth street to the west curb line of Twenty eighth street.
 Be it ordained, by the Board of Com mssioners of the city of Birmingham, That the grade of ,Thirty-second avenue and the curbs on both sides thereof from the east curb line of Twenty-sixth street to the west curb line of Twenty eighth street. be, and the same are here by fixed and established as shown on pro- fife sheet No 159, heretofore exhibited to this board and now on file in the city hall in the office of the city engineer. Approved March 25, 1914.
 GEORGE B. WARD. President
 Board of Commissioners.
 A. o. LANE, Commissioner.
 JAMES WEATHERLY, Com. Attest: H. S. RYALL, City Clerk. Age-Herald, March 26, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Views of Papers

London March 26.--The view of the liberal morning papers Is that though yesterday was the blackest day the gov ernment had experienced in its whole existenco, and, in the words of the Daily Chronicle, "it seemed as if it's life was not worth 4S hours purchase" now the air has cleared and the gov ernment is rehabiiitated in a stronger position than ever.
 The Chronicle remarks that in the face of common danger from the tories and the army combining together. labor is making common cause with liber- alism, and whenever the general cleo tion occurs laborites and liberals will stand shoulder to shoulder.
 The Daily News in an editorial says:
 "It may be that the Curragh incl dent by which the opposition hoped to destroy the government, the Parlia- ment and popular liberties at one blow would be found to have been one of the most fortunate episodes for the gov ernment in this prolonged struggle"
 The Express asserts that all general officers commanding divisions through out England have been ordered to re- port at the war office between 1 and 12 o'clock today.
 Says Plot Exists
 The Morning Post still insisting on the existence of a plot and urging unionists In Parliament to compel the government to divulge the nature of the verbal instructions given to Gen eral Paget. argues that Colonel Seelys real motive and only reason for adding the two clauses to the guarantee given to- General Cough was to prevent the disclosure of the plot.
 The Post believes that Mr. Asquith refused 10 accept Colonel Seely's res- on ior nd aIc involved.
 According to the Daily Mail on Tues day night when the additions to the Cough letter became known. Chancel- Tor Lloy5-Gaorge threatened to resign unless the war secretary resigned, but when tho matter came before the cab met yesterday 1t became evident that Colonel Seely's action involved Mir Churchill and Lord Morley. and though his cabinet might have survived Col onel Seelys retirement. it was impos- sible to lose the three ministers with out disruption. Hence the chancellor of the exchcquer withdrew his opposi- tion.
 The labor papers are dissatisfied at the official exoneration of the King.
 The lobby correspondent of the Daily News says that Colonel Seely added the two offending paragraphs just after he had been in conference with the King at Buckingham palace.
 The Daily Citizen. a labor organ, says that the exoneration of the King by Premier Asqrith and Colonel Seely only was to Dc expected. and adds.
 'It does not affect the statement we made Tuesday that the King has re- peatedIy interfercd but 1t does indt- cate that for the time being there has been "a check to the King" The Dublin correspondent of the Times on the authority of one who was present at the war office conference, asserts that after General Cough had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

to argue that the exemption of American ships from canal tolls is a violation of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty; that it is a form of subsidiary to special interests and the repeal is essential that the Pres ident may carry out his foreign policy. On the other hand, opponents will de-, clare that American shipping needs the free use of the canal; that transcontinen- tai railroads fear the competition of free American ships. and that to repeal the free bill section would be trucking to Great Britain without exhausting -diplo- matte negotiations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
CITY ORDINANCES

the council chamber O. the city hall of at o'clock, D. ln., to hear any objections, remons:rances or protests that may be made to said improvements the manner of making the same or the character of material 10 be used. Approved March 9, 1914
 GEORGE B. WARD, President
 Board of Commissioners.
 A. O. LANE. Commissioner.
 JAMES WEATHERLY, Com. Attest: H. $. RYALIs, City Clerk. Age-Herald. March 26-April ?, 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
At the Bijou

'The Blue Mousse as played by Little Emma Bunting at the Bijou this week is fascinating character and Miss Bunt- ing is gathering fresh laurels. Next week the Bijou will present Little Emma Bunt- ing in Anita, the Singing Girl in which she appears in ooys togs, and q delightful new part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
At the Orpheum

An animal act the clever boy in the Harrison West Trio and souvenirs are ex- pected to bring the children to the Or pheum this week for the Saturday mat inee. The bill is one of the seasons best and contains the wonderful Japanese handwriting expert, kajaiyama. He pet- forms feat of skill and memory the like of which have not been seen here before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by the board mingham, as provided in section 141O of the code of Alabama, that it is their in tention to redeem East Lake Improve series of October l. 1910, at the April 1st, 1914, interest period, by paying off same at the Hanover National bank in the city of New York. and by paying as bonus to the holders thereof sum equal to one-fourth of the annual in- terest thereon for one year.
 By order of the board of Commission CTS of the city of Birmingham, as it's meeting of March TO- 1914.
 H. S. RYALI..
 City Clerk. Age-H erald, March 12. 19, 26, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
GOVERNMENT MAKES
 PUBLIC FACTS ON
 ULSTER SITUATION
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 ~ outspoken dissatisfaction with the whole affair. Many think the matter would have been allowed to rest except for the almost unanimous attacks by the liberal press and boastings of the conservative press over what they speak of as General Coughs victory All talk of a compro- mise on the home rule bill for the time suspended Conservatives hold that re- cent events have shown that no com promise is possible, except on the uncon- ditional exclusion of Ulster The liberals say that would not be a compromise, but surrender.
 Colonel Seely's transfer to another cab inet post is predicted and the announce- ment and acceptance of the resignation of General Paget and General Cough would be no surprise.
 Has Revealed Nothing
 J. Austin Chamberlain complained that the government had revealed nothing con- cerning the instructions given by the army council to General Paget. If. as had been stated, the government merely in- tended the movement of troops to pro- tect th( stores, 1t never would have told General Paget to excuse from service the officers domiciled in Ulster. It was in- conceivable, he said. that when the prem fer gave his statement to the press Sunday he knew that MT. Churchill had ordered a battle squadron to Lamlash.
 The honor of the primo mtnister is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Smashing the Vice Trust

Smashing the Vice Trust" the great picture in which District Attorney Whit man of New York city is shown in ac- ton, is attracting interest at the Jeffer- sen theatre. The picture is strong one and has many realistic scenes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
At the Lyric

The Lyric this week has not only the most expensive, but what many consider the best vaudeville bill that has been seen in the house this season There are three headline acts on the bill: The Pa risian Garden, the Alexander Kids and Ismed, the pianist, and they rival each other for popular favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Not,ce to Contr.ctor.

Sealed proposals will be. received by the undersigned until 3 o'clock D. m., Tuesday, March 31, 1914, for the con- struction of concrete bridge over Vil- ronstruction of certain brick paving Under Improvement Ordinance No. 79S-C. Specifications may. be obtained and Is reserved to reject any and all pro posals.
 Acting City Engineer Age Herald. March 25. 26 and 27, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
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carried his point Colonel Seely asked; What are we to do now for the sake of the army"
 General Paget replied:
 You may make sSSpegoat ot me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26
Rev. John M. Athison Dead

Pittsburg, March 25-The Rev. pr. John M. Athison, aged 67, president of the United Presbyterian board of publication, died here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-26

ORDNANCE NO. so0-C .An ordinance to provide for certain im-
 Irovements on Nelson avenue from
 Nineteenth street to Sixteenth avenue.
 Be 1t ordained by the Board of Com-