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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
NO PHYSICAL NEED FOR REST
yiolinlst Was There for Work, No
Matter What the Intention OF
the Composer.

All college men know Harry Ben
nett, the orchestra leader. He can
swing his men into an accompani-
ment for any college song that ever
was written, on a moments notice.
In the early days of his career he
took charge Of the music of a COM
pany of which the once famous
"Fatty" Stewart was the head, en-
gaging his orchestra in the towns
where he showed. In North Adams
the musicians were employees of the
foundry, amateurs, but fully equal
to almost anything. For Stewards
entrance there were blasts from the
brgle, with the rest of the orches-
ira silent. At the rehearsal the bugle
sounded, but the first violin from
the foundry kept right on, notwith-
standing.
"Here, you," said Bennett, "you've
got four bars of rest there"
''That's all right, mister" said the
violinist, saving away, Il amt
tired"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
m THE LAND OF FREEDOM
Customs of Great United States Differ
From Those of Effete European
MonarchieS

The Princes Parlaghy, con-
demning in Ne, -o-k he recent in
vasion of her Plaza suite by the po-
lice, said:
"The way have been treated re-
minds me of a story.
"a foreigner was being shown
over New York by a native. The
two men visited the downtown dis
trict. Here they waded ankle-deep
in old newspaper and straw and
wrapping paper, and every little
while the sidewalk was so crowded
with packing cases and boxes, and
what not, that they had to climb and
leap as if they were up among the
Alps.
"'We don't allow anything like
this where l come from,' painted the
foreigner as he prepared to spring
across a chasm between mound Of
cotton bales and a stack of -four bar
rels.
"The native answered proudly, as
he leaped from the top of piano
case and broke his ankle:
"I know you don't, but this, by
iingo, is a free country"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
OF THE SAME OPINION.

'Why, some of these men in office
get big salaries and do absolutely
nothing" said the woman who want
ed the vote.
'Well, 1 believe women should be
paid the same salaries as men for
the same work." replied her sister
with the orange hair.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
THE ONLY WAY.

'eYou will have to have a police
man at the intellectual debate you're
planning"
'What do We want a policeman
for?"
"To arrest the audiences atten-
lion"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
THE CONSOLATION.

eoThere is one consolation in being
homely," she said.
"And what's that ?"
NEARLY all the other women are
willing to concede that I am SEN
sible and will make good wife for
some man"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
A BLACKSTONE.

Constable-Your honor, I've ar
rested Pat McGinnis for allowing his
goat to sleep on the high school porch
every night.
Magistrate-With what did you
charge him?
Constable-Kidnaping.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
USED AS A TURN"

Mrs. Ayres-Oh, John, I've just
learned that on the night of our
party there's to be an eclipse of the
moon.
Mr.. Ayres- Good. Well be able to
get along without that high priced
fiddler.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic Is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
SOME WEIGHT.

Mrs. Beacon-You seem to have
great weight on your mind, John.
MI. Bacon-Yes, Pm thinking OF
those biscuits you baked yesterday.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
REALLY IMPORTANT.

"He seems to be a man of impor-
tance in the community"
He is. Two-thirds of the citi-
zens have sworn to shoot him."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
FRANK OPINION.

I "How did you enjoy my last
song?' he asked.
'Why, I enjoyed it because it was
your last" was his reply.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
PATHETIC CASE.

"Auntie, did you ever get pro-
posal?'
"Once, dear. A gentleman asked
me to marry him over the telephone.
But he had the wrong number"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
THE RULING PASSION.

Telegraph Operator-The message
shouldn't exceed ten words.
Fair Sender--But I can add
postscript, can't l?
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
No. Six-Sixty-SiX

This 10 prescription prepared especially
for MALARIA or cHILLS & FEVER:
Five or six doses will break any case, and
if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. 1t acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not eripe or sicken. 2sc
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
THE REASON.

II have good name for my boat;
call her the Milkmaid."
'Why do you call her that?"
Because she Skins the waves"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-10-08
A DOUBT.

'1 don't know about one thing"
'What Is that"
'How can an army that is worth
it's salt have running expensesY'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Bonds
Live Stock Market

Chicago, March 14-Hogs; Receipts, 10,- GOO; higher; bulk of sales, $s .S5nS.9 light, $S 654S.9 .95; mixed, sS 65@9; heavy, SS. 50@ 8.921a: rough sS. 506DS 60, pigs, $7. .25ds. TO.
 Cattle: Receipts, 200; slow; beeves, $7.15 Q9l0; Texas steers, S7.100s. .15; stockers, s .60@S.1 10; COWS and heifers, 8 70dS .50; salves, $7d10.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1000; steady; native, s4 4.s0@S.3 30; yearlings, .S5.S0@7; lambs, na- tive, $6.S0G17. 80.
 Kansas City, March 14-Hogs. Receipts, 5000; higher; bulk of sales, sS.50@S.75. heavy. $S. .65GS.S 80; packers and butchers, $ 60dS 10; light, $S. 4odS. 65; pigs, s7 500tS
 Cattle: Receipts, 800, including 100 southerns; steady; prime fed steers. $S. eco 9.35; dressed beef steers, ST .50QS. .50; souht- | ern steers, Ss.5eaS 25; cows, s4. S5Gl7. 75; heifers, S6.75@9
 Sheep-Receipts none; steady: lambs, S.20@7. 80; yearlings, $6 25@7; wethers, $5.50 Q6; ewes, $5d5.75.
 St. Louis. March 14.-Hogs: Receipts, 6000; steady pigs and lights, s7ds; good heavy, $s.S5d9.
 Cattle: Receipts, 400, including 100 Tax ans; native beef steers, $7 50Q9 25; steady; cows and heifers. s4. 25@S.50; stockers, $5@ 7.50; Texas and Indian steers, $5. .750S. .25; cows and heifers s4Q6; native calves, $6@ 10.
 Sheep: Receipts, none; steady; native muttons, S5 l5@6 %; lambs, s717 95.
 Louisville, March 14.-Cattle Receipts. 50; firm; range, $2. .5oGS.
 Hogs: Receipts, 1200; steady to Dc high CT; range, A.50@s .95.
 Sheep: Receipts, 25; steady; lambs, 7c down; sheep, 4c down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
RAILROAD BUYING
 0F MOTIVE POWER Main Feature of Interest Is Increased Activity in
 Structural Shapes

New York, March 1.-The main flea. ture of interest in the steel trade this week was the increased activity in struc- tural shapes to be used in commercial buildings and bridges. In all the fabri. eating shops booked orders for about e2 2,- 0O0 tons. The contracts included 22,0O, tons for the Memphis railroad bridge 5000 for the Widener building, Philadelphia; 5000 for the Tri-Party building, St. Paul; $500 for the First National bank. Min neapols and 5000 for the Seventh avenue subway, New York.
 Tenderse were submitted on 50,OO0 tons for New York Elevated Improvements Railroad buying of motive power was another point of interest orders being placed for 1S6 locomotives, including 7l for the Illinois Central, 50 for the Union Pacific 34 more for the South railway for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas. Tha Kansas City Southern ordered 5000 tons of standard section rail. the St. Louis C, 900 and Chicago and Northwestern 250O Some large export orders also are to be placed. Int St. Louis and Southwestern ordered 200O cars and the Bessemer and Lake Erie put out an inquiry for $500
 The United States Steel corporation in February produced about 1043 GOO tons ot steel ingots and 74,00O tons of rolled steel while orders exceed 1,120, 900 tons and ship ments were about 710,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

Galveston: Firm; middling, 12Mc; net receipts, 4166; gross receipts. 4T66i sales. 150; stock. 334,704; coastwise 1905.
 New Orleans: Firm; middling, 12Rc; net receipts, 3100; gross receipts, 327O; sales, 2155; stock, 241, ,4S0; continent 251.
 Mobile: Steady; middlng. 12%c; net receipts, 10; gross receipts, 40; sales 100; stock, S1,25S; coastwise, 5.
 Savannah: Steady; middling, 12 5-16c; sales. 1893; stock, 65,071; France, 46S0, coastwise, 616.
 Charleston: Stock 19,951.
 Wilmington: Nominal; net receipts S63; gross receipts, 362; stock, 15,622.
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 13c stock 1885.
 New York: Steady; middling. 1S.25c net receipts. 90; gross receipts, 3546j stock, 109,560; Great Britain, 300; con- tinent. 1900; coastwise, 1S43.
 Boston: Steady; middling, 13.25c; net receipts, l50; gross receipts, 145: stock 10, 050.
 Philadelphia: Steady; middling 13.50c, stock, 3352. Texas City: Stock, 19,961. Miner Ports; Stock, 6676; coastwise 312
 Total today at all ports: Net, II .631 Great Britain, 300; France, 46S0; con tinent. 2Ob1; stock. S7.44S.
 Consolidate at all ports: Net, II, ,631 Great Britain, 300; France, 46S0; conti- nent, 2051.
 Total since September 1 at all ports; Net. 90S7, ,442; Great Britain, 2,7s2, 862; France, 945.916; continent, 3,137,790; Japan. 30s,S75; Mexico. 23,7s5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 FINANCIAL WORLD
Uncertain Mood of Specula- ton Due to Conflict
 ing Influences

New Orleans. March 14.--In the cot- ton market this week tho low prices were made on the opening and tho high prices on the closing session. Factors that contributed to tho rise were q bot ter spot demand. too low temperatures over the cotton region and nervousness among shorts. especially in tho near months.
 The net change for tho week was Q rise of IS to s4 points. At the high est the trading months wore s1 to s5 points over last weeks close and Ut tho lowest they were { to points un- der. The range was 25 to 4I points.
 In some quarters 1t was said tho da- mand for spots was partly for tho in- terest of investors who were impressed by tho cheapness of the lower grades and tho strong probability that the next crop would be much higher in grade than the last with tho result that the discount no tho lower grades would eventually narrow.
 Tn the local spot department prices gained Mo. middling closing at 12A against 13zo last week and 12n this week last year. Sales on the spot amounted to 1o.o50 bales against 9S4o last weak and 82s2 this week last year sales to arrive amounted to cSse bales against 2o75 last week and 1887 this week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
CORN SPECULATIVE
 EXCHANGE LEADER
Argentina Harvest Hit by Wet Weather-Wheat
 1-4c Higher

Chicago. March 14-Corn was specula- tive leader today on the exchange The Argentina harvest had been hit by wet weather. Farm offerings were scarce and there was sharp bidding by feeding cen ters. As result, the market, despite heavy profit taking by holders. closed firm. 14GSsc higher. Wheat finished the same as last night to l4e higher and oats varying from shade off to 1sc up. In provisions the outcome was 5a71sc to 121bc decline.
 Nearly ? cents advance for the week formed the record in corn, with final prices at the tip top. Accompanying to- days rise there was greater activity than In any of the other chief staples. Delay and injury to the Argentina crop, it was said. would tend to give impetus to the already improved eastern demand. In ad- dftion. the mild weather here pointed 10 rapid progress of spring field work and consequent virtual stoppage of deliveries rom hrst hands. Missouri river points. meanwhile reported feeding inquiry of the most satisfactory nature
 Too free selling on the upturn resulted at one time in sudden dip. The set back, however. proved brief. and a sub sequent decided broadening of outside trade was apparent
 Wheat, after being depressed the great CT part of the day, rallied in sympathy with the bulge in corn. Besides. there were some Kansas complaints of dry soil and high winds in the western third of the state. Minneapolis flour dealers were quoted also as predieting stiff bids there for wheat~during the rest of the season. The brilliant outlook for the winter crop as whole was the principal influence against the bulls
 oats swayed with corn. but kept with HI III d. narrow range. May and July op- tions were together at the close.
 Realizing by longs in the provision market more than offset the effect of hog prices jumping up to s9. There were predictions that the receipts of hogs next week would be enlarged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
COTTON MARKET
 CONTINUES FIRM
Prices After Early Irregu- larities Tighten Up-Ad-
 vance 1 to 10 Points

New York, March 1.-The cotton showed continued firmness during to- days trading. There was naturally
 more or less realizing for over the week end, but after some early irregu- larities, prices frightened up. and the
 close was very steady at a net advance
 of to 10 points.
 Liverpool was slightly disappointing and first prices here were generally a point or two under yesterdays closing figures. Offerings. however. were readily taken around the opening level.
 owing to continued demand from
 foreign and local shorts in the sum- mer months. Houses with Wall street and western connections again were buyers of new crop deliveries, but the near positions led the advance. selling about to 10 points above Fridays finals New crop positions worked 3
 or points net higher. and the list closed within point or two of the best.
 May contracts sold at 12.osc. or 55 points above the lower level of last May.
 Generally clear weather was reported In the south this morning, but condi- tions recently have been unsettled, and the possibility of a late start with tho new crop, combined with continued re- ports of unsatisfactory seed in some sections of the belt, are considered re- sponsible for the investment buying of the new crop months.
 The stronger ruling of old crop de- liveries is also supposed to have en- eouraged a more bullish view of early new crop positions around the prevail ing discounts. Local spot people point out that while there still is time to bring cotton from the eastern belt for delivery on March contracts, very It, tie cotton has been received hero from that source so far this season.
 Na,,, Vo-I- Co.x... E,,4,...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

excess of legal requirements This is an increase of $5,339,S00 from last week.
 The actual condition Loans, $2,oI9 925,- 0O0; decrease. $7317 900. Specie, $39S, ,69i, 900; increase $S,1o3,0O0. Legal tenders, $73,- o55.00O; decrease, $1,459,000. Net deposits, $l ,966, ,S6S, GOO; increase $5,942,000 Circula- ton, $42,4 GOO: decrease, $36, 600. Banks cash reserve in vault, $404, "A, ,000; trust companies cash reserve in vault. $6700S,- 600; total cash reserve, s47l, ,749 GOO. Excess lawful reserve. s23016,00y, with $500 added; increase, $5,S99, ,S09 Trust companies re- serve with clearing house members car rying 25 per cent cash reserve, SS4, 1Sl, 900.
 Summary of state banks and trust com panies in Greater New York net included in clearing house statement: Loans, s529, 5S9, 400; decrease, $3411, 400. Specie, S57,925,- 100; increase, $S56,60o. Legal tenders, $S,- 161, 200: decrease S534, 200 Total deposits, Ss26, PA, 200; increase, $5, ,701, 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Near Shave

"By the grace of God I was born Ia gentleman; but I act the prince as little as possible,' was a favorite say ing of Emperor Joseph II. Whether his humility was sincere or not, he certainly laid aside his dignity of sta ton. whenever he could also lay aside
 his duties as ruler of the Holy Roman
 empire, says Tit-BitS
 In "Au Couchant de la Monarche,'
 the Marquis de Segur tells of one occa-
 sion when the Emperor went to France
 to visit his sister, Queen Marie An
 toinette The Parisians, accustomed to the luxury and magnificence at the
 court at Versailles, were astonished at
 the extreme simplicity that Joseph II affected.
 He preferred not to be recognized as
 Emperor at all. and travelled with one For two gentlemen, or alone, under an assumed name. Once his quick wit alone preserved his incognito. He had stopped for the night at an inn and in the morning was shaving before a small glass, while the land- lords daughter held a basin of water for him. Something about the man or his belongings had reused the girls curiosity and suspicion, for she pres ently asked, in a respectful voice: r Are you not connected with the court or in the service of the Em- peror?"
 Joseph, who saw what her questions might lead up to, replied, quickly: "Why, certainly, my dear girl; how did you guess it? I shave him." His ready answer, which did not pass the bounds of truth. lulled the girls suspicious completely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Weekly Cotton Review

New York. March 1.-The irregular movements in the securities market this week gave fair reflection of the uncertain state of speculative senti- ment the world over
 Opinion as to the outlook was con- fused, and operations in the stock market were limited chiefly today 10 dealings of professional traders.
 The Mexican situation, ~the freight rates question, the proposed anti-trust legislation at Washington and con- ficting reports as to the business out look all amasscd themselves in serving to restrict speculative operations pending settlement of these problems. f. The weeks trade news gave little Indication of what was to be expected in the way of a general business re- vival, such as was predicted confident- ly at the beginning of the year.
 February statistical returns from the steel and copper industries were un- especially good. Reports from the steel trade for the first half of March, how ever. indicated that new business was not large.
 Railroad earnings continue to fall off.
 The money market was little changed talthough time loans actually showed "a frmer tendency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
LATER REACTION
 CUTS INTO GAINS Rise in Stocks Resumed. Fair Gains in Most Im-
 pOrtant Issues

New York, March 1.-The rise in stocks was resumed today. The most important issues made fair gains but a reaction in the final dealings cut into the advances.
 The late reaction was influenced by the decision of the federal courts or dering dissolution of the bituminous coal combine. Chesapeake and Ohio. which was strong in the early trading, lost it's advance and gradually the other coalers. including the anthracite group, gave way. The industrials were little affected.
 New Haven was depressed by reports from Washington of another hitch In the negotiations for dissolution. The decision of the United States Express company to retire from business caused a sharp advance on the stock on the theory that the Iiquidating value of the shares was in excess Of the market quotation.
 It was the opinion of traders that the outstanding short interest was unusu- ally large and it was assumed that cov- ering was the principal factor In fore ing up quotations yesterday and to- day.
 The bank statement made a better showing than on any recent week. Dull ness in the securities market and the lessened volume of new financing were reflected in a contraction in loans and the cash gain of nearly S7,o00,000 was twice the amount predicted.
 Trading in bonds was quiet with smaller variations among speculative lssues which have been weak recently Total sales. is1 ,43o0o0., United States Is registered declined 1s on call on the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
By Hand and by Post

A country vicar. who invited his flock once a year to supper in the school room. intrusted his handy man with the delivery of the invitation cards. A day or two before the function his reverence found the faithful fellow sitting by the roadside in an advanced state of hilarity.
 Good gracious, Jenkins. what does this mean?"
 "I-Pm dud-dud-drunk, sir"
 ''5o 1t seems. How did you get into this shocking state?"
 Its all along O them cards, sir. l takes em round. and this 'un asks me to drink summat an that 'un asks me to drink summat, and so I gets like this ''
 "Why this is terri;ofe! Are there nc temperance people in the parish?"
 ''Lor' yes, sir, lots of 'em; but send their cards by post"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Weekly Cotton Statement

New York, March 14.-The uncertain mood of speculation this week was due to the conflicting influences surround ing the stock market. In appraising favorable factors it was necessary to qualify them in almost every case by contrary influences. Thus the addition to unified orders of United States Steel for February was unexpectedly large. but the first half of March was de- clared disappointing. Reduction of cop per stocks in February proved greater than supposed. but the price of the metal sagged. There was a decrease s43,000 in idle freight cars in two weeks to March 1, but loading reports failed to register increased traffic so the effect on car supply was ascribed to freight blockades. Anthracite ton mage for February showed a severe shrinkage. Home reports of winter killing modified hopefullness over the winter wheat crop.
 The London market was hopeful of a compromise of the Ulster crisis. Paris was disturbed over parliamentary treatment of finance. Berlin suffered from reports of intended Russian ag- gression. Brazil, Mexico and Canada of- fered troublesome financial problems. The continent still absorbed gold in London in face of unfavorable ex- change conditions.
 Sharp inroads on the New York bank surplus in the last month caused money rates to harden. A slightly easier ten-
 dency prevailed at the end of the week
 Paris ceased to draw gold here. The l securities of railroads whose credit
 1 position is not high relapsed on &C.,
 count of the less promising investment
 situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Fruits and Prnduce

Russet apples. S650 bbl.; western box apples. $225@3; Ben Davis. $50; lines. per 100. S1.25; lemons. box, 360, $4 Florida grapefruit, $4d5; Florida oranges, s3; Malaga grapes, imported, in kegs. seer; Irish potatoes, $1 busnei; Jumbo Sl.75; cranberries, per box, $3; bbls., $l2; strawberries, per quart 25q35c; celery, Sl dozen; Florida celery, per crate, 2.75: tomatoes. S35o crate; Danish cabbage. 2lac h.. purple cabbage, per h., Sc; rutaba3a turnips 1&c h.. new crop red and yellow onions, 41ac lb.; imported onions, crate, 175; cocoanuts, S6 bag; ohestnuts, h.. Sc: imported in kegs, 10c h.: English walnuts. z5@20c; filberts. 15c; oceans. l5c; Call fornia figs, case. $2.50; dates, lb.. SAC. Sweet potatoes, Dooleys, bushel, s1. 20; sweet potatoes, Cream Dams, bushel, S. Florida cabbage, s2.25 crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15
Interior Cotton Movement

Houston: Steady; middllng, 12%c; nel receipts, 2S41; gross receipts, 2S41; ship. ments, 4264; sales, 2306; stock, 15S,65i
 Augusta: Steady; middling, 13Ac; net receipts, 205; gross receipts 376; ship. ments. S66: sales, 1031; stock, 69,414
 Memphis: Steady: middling, 13i4c; nei receipts, 205: gross receipts, 376 shipments 5592 sales, 2O00; stock, 146.S26.
 St. Louis: Quiet; middling, 12%c; net receipts, E. gross receipts, 2165; ship ments. 2l62; stock, 339S6.
 Cincinnati: Net receipts 775; gross re- oeipts, 775; shipments, 40; sales, 45O; stock, 22,1S9.
 Little Rock: Quiet ;middling, 1214c; net receipts. 133; gross receipts, 133; ship ments, 13e2 stock, 51.S76
 Total today: Net receipts, 452e; gross receipts, S640; shipments, 14,656; sales, 27S7; stock, 4S2,9i5.