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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
ARGENTINA COMING TO BE IMPORTANT
FACTOR IN ECONOMIC BALANCE OF WORLD

dant businss in the purchase and sale Oh
exchange would be created.
Recently the managers of business
houses in Argentina who have sought
large freight space for beef and corn
which were to be exported TO the uniteo
States have been told that almost all the
space had been contracted for months
ahead. The figures above quoted are sur
ficient proof that exportation TO the
United States from South America has
begun, and is to be continued upon a scale
which would Justify the establishment or
American banks.
, Those who are best informed with re-
spect to South American trade conditions
have within a few months completely
changed their views about the expediency
of establishing American banks in Ar
gentina and other South American coun-
tries.
There is probably no one of better in-
formation respecting the Iatin-Americah
countries and their trade and hnanciar
characteristics than is Ernest II. Nahds
He was the commissioner-in-chief VINO
represented the United States and the
state department at the centennial ceie-
bration of the birth of the Argentine ma
ton two years ago He has been the or
fetal representative of the state depart
ment in Latin-American countries ior
nearly 20 years. Mr.. Wands, until the hrst
of the present year, was convinced that
the establishment of American banks IN
South America would not be a good pusl-
ness proposition. But when demonstra-
ton was made of the great increase IN
our trade relations with South America
/ Immediately after the new tariff law went
| into effect Mr.. Wands changed his opin-
ion. In this changed view he is sup
ported by one of the leading executive
| officers of O corporation which has been
| for years identified with South American
| trade. This executive, until the first OF
the year, did not believe that 1t was,
from the business point of view. expedi-
ent to establish American banking insti-
tutions in South America. He is now con-
yinced that the change in our interna-
| tional trade relations with South Amer
! lea, especially with Argentina. fully JUS
titles the establishment of American
banks In that country In commercial
| circles in this city the opinion is strong
that there are to be large increases In
the already large investment of American
capital in South America which will FUR
nish business to American banking instl'
| tutions established there.
The opening of the Panama canal VII
speedily stimulate American capital tt
| investment in banking business on th'
west coast of South America because th'
seaports on our Atlantic coast between
New York and Boston will be much near
er to the countries of the west coast thar
England or the continent of Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
ny HOLLAND

States 100000 bushels of corn, the money
value of which was little under $4,000,
whereas in the first three months of COM
meree with Argentina under the new
tariff the South American republic sent
to the United States 100000 bushels of
corn, round numbers, the value of which
was 81. 775,ooo, round numbers In the
year 1912, Argentina sent no fresh beef
to the United States and only a small
amount of corn.
Due to the Tariff
This change cannot be ascribed to any
other influence than the effect of the new
tariff law, and the figures which show the
commerce of Argentina with the United
States after the new law went into effect
are used because they furnish better
object lesson than does our trade relation
with any other country of Latin America.
Argentina is daily becoming a more and
more important factor in the economic
balance of the world.
An Inevitable Effect
One effect of this change in our trade
relations with Argentina, and to lesser
extent with other South American ma
tions, will undoubtedly be the speedy es-
tablishment of American banking insttu-
tions in the countries of South America,
probably at first in Argentina.
For some years American bankers have
made investigation IN the principal cities
of South America with a view of dis
covering whether or not it was a reason
able banking proposition that American
banks be established in these cities. The
invariabe result of these Investigations
has been the reporting to banking author
tiles that the plan was not expedient. The
reason given was that while American
vessels carried large expectations TO
South America. yet they were almost
always compelled to return with small
cargoes and frequently with none at all,
thereby entailing water ballast. In the
season of the movement of coffee from
Brazil to the United States steamers did
obtain large return cargoes, but this
season was short one.
In order to establish American banks
in the leading cities of South America
with reasonable prospects of profitable
business it is essential that there should
be a large export trade from the United
States and also large import trade from
South American countries. For the chiei
business with which an American bank
say in Buenos Ayres. would be con
cerned would be the buying and selling
of foreign exchange. If expectation from
Argentina were small, no great demand
for exchange would reach the American
banks. But If the steamers plying from
American ports to Argentina carried large
cargoes and the steamers which loaded
at the Argentina ports were able to re
ceinve full return cargoes, then an abun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MORGAN PHYSICIANS
RENDERED BANQUET
Enjoy able Affair Given by County
Medical Society Last Night
in Decatur

Decatur. February 19.-tSpecial.)-The
Morgan County Medical society gave
banquet at the Hotel Lyons tonight. DIR.
NJ w. Murray of New Decatur acted as
toastmaster There were "a large num-
ber of doctors present. number of
toasts were responded to and the affair
was one of the most enjoyable of the
season.
At the meeting of the Decatur city coun-
Gil, when a cripple asked for free licenses
for a lunch stand and dray, Mayor Henry
A, Skeggs took occasion to caution the
board of aldermen against issuing free
licenses, saying that II all requests Of
this kind. were granted the city would
soon be overrun with poor and cripples of
other cities.
Hector Fits, the small adopted son of
Fire Chief ]. s. Acker, has disappeared
from his home. The boy is 10 years
of age. He has not been home since last
Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

New York, February 19.-(Special)-The
arrival few days ago at philadelphia
of steamer containing a full cargo of
corn harvested in and exported from
Argentina was an incident of our foreign
trade which points decisively to the be-
ginning of new relations between the
United States and that South American
republic. For it means undoubtedly the
early establishment of American banks
in South America. Supplementing as
this full cargo of corn did the large inn
portations of beef recently sent from
Argentina to the United States, and GER
importations of corn. the incident has oc-
oasioned great deal of discussion in
banking circles in this city.
This morning advance sheets from the
monthly summary of commerce ano
finance which is issued at Washington
were received. These contain some stat
istical information of great Importance
and likewise very suggestive of changes
of magnitude which have just begun
For instance, the advance sheets show
that in the month of December, 1918, there
Nde q pHeuoiiltDal Increase III the imports
TO the United States from Argentina
The figures given prove the truth OF the
statement. In December of year ago
the money value of the imports from Ar
gentina to the United States was $3.50
s4S. But In the month of December, 1918
the money value of the importtaions from
Argentina to the United States was S4,569,-
i24. This is an increase of little ovel
100 per cent, and it is record making
increase, unprecedented so far a sthe rec.
ord for a single month reveals.
These importations consisted chiefly OF
the beef and veal. Argentina sent to
the United States in the months of Oc-
tober, November and December,( 1913
beef and veal aggregating nearly 6610,0G
pounds. The money value of this meal
was $4,000, round numbers.
This Importation was supplemented by
that of corn, of which Argentina sent to
the United States 4.103,0Oo bushels IL
round numbers. valued at $2,100,075 IL
round numbers.
Now. if comparison be made with thu
figures telling of the importations from
Argentina of these commodities in TIL,
months of July, August and September
which were the closing months of thu
period in which corn was dutiable. 1
will be easy to see how sudden and grea
was the increase beginning with the frs
month after the new tariff went into eff
feet. In the last three months of the ole
tariff Argentina sent to the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
WILL ASK THAT
CONSUL BE RECALLED

San Francisco, February 19.-After
reading a transcript of the testimony in
the case, John w. Preston, United States
attorney, said today that ne would for
ward to attorney General McReynolds a
full record of the evidence against Car
los Sanjines, Bolivian consul general here,
accused of an offense against two small
girls. A police judge held that his court
had no jurisdiction.
"a feel | shall recommend that my su-
perior ask Secretary Bryaa, or the state
department. to request Sanjinez be re-
called,' said Mr.. Preston. His counsel
made no attempt to deny the acts charged
against him and the onry defense Of
fered was the technical one that he was
immune from prosecution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
MISS CROz|ER TALKS
ON MODERN DRAMA
Noted Tennessee Sociological
Worker Delivering Series
of Talks at Admission

Admission, February 19.-(Special.) Miss
Lucy Crozier, a noted sociological worker
and brilliant lecturer of Knoxville, Tenn,
is delivering a series of lectures at No
BILE Institute under the auspices of the
Young Matrons club of Admission, her
topic being 1.-THE Modern Drama
In discussing the place of Maurice
Maeterlinck and Henrik Ibsen in modern
life, Miss Crozier Wednesday afternoon
drew a comparison between American
society of today and that of French dur
ing the four years Immediately preced-
ing the French revolution. She said that
the French nobility lost their power be-
cause of their stupidity in refusing to
recognize the voice of the people, the
handwriting on the walls of their times;
and, in like manner. the American ma
ton will fall into the control of the
socialists unless there is a social and
economic readjustment through political
economy.
Miss Crozer has no patience with the
dolls house, type of woman. and she
says that when she was seeking en-
ployment for girls in New York she
was often forced to regard business men
as philanthropists when they gave green,
about which they knew nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
BRONZE MEDAL
PRESENTED DOG

New York, February 19.--Jim, a
Great Dane belonging to II. Galpin, yes
terday was presented with a bronze
medal by the New York Women S
League for Animals for saving the life
of his master. On the forenoon of Oc-
tober 21 last Jim dragged his master
from his burning apartment.
Gas escaping from a melted fixture
had overcome Balpin, but he soon re-
vived in the open air where the dog
had pulled him. Others We're awakened
by hi min the apartment. Jim Is two
and a half years old. He weighs 120
pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
URGES BRITAIN TO
TAKE PART IN
BIG EXPOSITION

London, February 19.-Sir Arthur G..
Doyle today forwarded to Premier As
quith q petition signed by prominent
British authors urging British partici-
patton in the Panama-Pacifice exposition
at San Francisco in 1915. The petition
dwells on the moderateness of the ex-
penditure involved compared with the
great harm that would result from the
deterioration of the good relations ex-
isting between Great Britain and the
United States.
by three hundred members Of the House
OF Commons, IL ready for presentation
to the premier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
HEARSE BEARING
A BODY BURNS

New York. February 1s.-The sight Of
automobile hearse containing body and
a blaze from end to end attracted 2oOt
pedestrians on Lower Broadway today
Harry Duris. the chauffeur. swathed in a
big fur coat, also caught on fire. The
body was removed from the blazing hearse
by the police. The fire department ex-
tinguished the fire. 1t had caught from
the motor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
CHARGED WITH USING
MAILS TO DEFRAUD

Washington, February 19.--Robc crt
Andrew Hamilton, 81 years old, who
says he Is a civil engineer employed by
the Canadian Pacific railway. was arr
rested here today on charge of lav-
ing used the mails with intent TO de-
fraud In connection with the mailing OF
circulars to mayors OF 700 cities solicit
ing contributions to $4,000 fund to
buy home for Col George w. Goe-
thals.
Hamilton protested that he was a
great admirer of Colonel Goethals and
intended to withhold from the funds
collected only enough TO pay his ex-
penses in arranging for the gift to the
Panama canal builder.
.~-~-~
OF his hearers. He referred to the other
gubernatoral candidates, and B. B.
Conner received his portion of the re-
marks.
A colonial matinee will be given at the
Greenville opera house on Saturday aft
ernoon under the auspices of the Camp
fire Girls. A splendid programme has
been arranged. Some out-of-town talent
will assist the local talent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Arrested on Arson Charge

Detroit, Mich, February 19.-The Rev.
j. A. Cotton, pastor of the Methodist
church at Dearborn. a suburb, was ar
rested here late today on warrant
charging arson in connection with the
burning of his parsonage January Is.
After the fire the pastor declared he
had received threatening letters from
persons of a different religious tendency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
THE DISMISSAL OF
NAVAL ACADEMY
STUDENT APPROVED

Washington, February 19.-Dismissal OF
Midshipman V |. Mcclure of lola, Kan,
from the Naval academy on charges OF
irregularities in an examination was ap-
proved today by President WILSON, Inc
cases of two midshipmen implicated with
him were not acted on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
OPPOSITION TO
OSBORN REMOVED

Albany, n Y. February 19.-Every
obstacle to the election of Governor
Glynn's choice for state chairman of the
democratic party, William Church Os-
born, apparently was removed today,
when George M. Palmer, the incumbent,
announced he would resign March z.
Palmer Will probably be appointed
counsel for the workmen's compensation
committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
|. IN. REMOVES OLD
DEPOT AT CU[LMAN
Effort Made to Secure
Building for Club Rooms
CASH FOR BERRIES
CulIman Without Candidate for Leg
islature-Rainey, Candidate for
Congress, Announces Whirl-
wind Tour of County

Cullman, February 19.-(Special.)- THE
dismantlng of the old depot in this city
and it's removal has begun. This was an
excellent building. frame, with tile roof,
but in no sense as handsome as the new
station. Some effort was made to Sc
cure this building for a clubroom. but
Superintendent Brooks had made con-
tract for the Louisville and Nashville
with the city council to remove the build
ing on the right of way and to make a
park along the big cut.
A. Bapst, young man living about two
miles from this city, a member of an
excellent family. had the misfortune to
break his leg in two places. He was
hauling lumber when the accident oc-
CURED.
The German American Truckers asso-
citation. August Jeager, manager have re-
fused to close any contract for the straw
berries this year. He will sell for the
growers for cash at the platform and
ship on commission basis. This crop
puts in the hands of the farmers of Gull
man county annually the neat sum of $50,
900 at the season of the year when there
Is no other money crop.
Cullman is still without a candidate for
the legislature. The only entries for the
county offices are the candidates for
sheriff--C. C. Yearwood, the present
sheriff. an appointee of the governor;
Hint Dial of Hanceville, James G. Glass
cock and L. B. Burch of this city.
At ST. Johns Lutheran church at
o'clock Wednesday evening, Miss Louise
Schwann and Mr. Otto Richter were
united in marriage by the pastor, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
Engineers MAY Strike

Marseiles. France, February 19.-The
engineers of the Messageries Maritimes,
the biggest French steamship company,
today decided to strike unless their pay
is raised Immediately. The company de-
cares 1t will dock it's vessels rather than
give in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
EUFAULAMAY HAVE
COMMISSION FORM
One Petition Asking for an
Election Lost Before
Presented

Eufaula, February 19.-(Special. )-When
the committee of the Commercial club
was collecting the petitions for an cleo
ton on the commission form of govern
ment for Eufaula today preparatory 10
sending them to the judge of probate at
CLAYTON. IL was found that one of the
petitions containing about % names was
missing, and has not since been accounted
for An effort will be made, however, to
have those who signed this petition sign
one of the Others in order that there may
be no doubt of the election being ordered
by the probate Judge The latter request
ed them to be held until this time In
order that a full list of the qualif1ed
voters of the county, who have paid their
mol, tax. might be received from the tax
collector.
The anniversary of the birth OF George
Washington will be celebrated next week
by Lewis chapter. Daughters OF the
American Revolution, who have prepared
an interesting programme for the oc-
casion.
After having worked the county con-
victs on the roads for about month,
on account of it's inability to get proper
bid for their use by the mines or lumber
companies, the board of revenue of Bar
bour county at meeting today at Clay
ton accepted the bid of the Consolidated
Coal and Iron company for the lease OF
the convicts. They will pay $l4.5O per
month. the prisoners to be delivered to
them at Montgomery. The highest bid
previously received by the board was
only s11.
Fred Bell. aged %, of Clayton was ar
rested here today upon a charge of rots
berry at the instance of Sheriff Teal, who
called up the local police from Clay
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Rev. Chris PEPPER, in the presence OF
a number of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

L. B. Rainey. candidate for Congress
from this district, has announced a
whirlwind tour of Culman county be-
ginning at Vinemont next Monday lie
will speak at Is places in this county
in six days. John l.. Burnett, the pres
ent congressman, has been called ON to
explain his immigration bill, which has
been condemned by the German-American
alliance. during the presidency of William
Richard of this city. Mr.. Burnett will
speak in Cullman within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

L. N. Buell., a leading Odd Fellow,
leaves today for the Oneonta roundup,
which takes place tomorrow night. At
the Cullman roundup 25 lodges out of 80
reported and an attendance of 200 Odd
Fellows resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

DIR. w. B. Crumpton, Miss Patrick, DIR.
Marlborough and other state workers OF
the Baptist denomination of Alabama are
conducting an educational meeting at
ures of the Wednesday afternoon services
were the workers meeting, and the meet
ing OF the W. M. ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

Capt. Reuben f. Kolb, a candidate for
governor, spoke at the Butler county
courthouse yesterday morning. He spoke
on the issues of the campaign and dis
cussed his platform to the satisfaction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20
CANCEL SPEAKING
DATES IN GREENVILLE
Through Lack of Advertisement En-.
gagements in Interest of I'm
derwOOd Called Off

Greenville, February 9.--(Special tine
speaking engagements for S. j. Bowie
of Birmingham and Sam Blackwell of
Decatur, in the behalf of the candidacy
of Oscar W. Underwood for United States
senator We're cancelled for Greepville on
account of the lack OF proper advertise
men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-20

At st. Johns Lutheran church at 7
o'clock Wednesday evening. Miss Louise
Schwann and Mr. Otto Richter were
united in marriage by the pastor, the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-01

1hC yOQ AOnNJ AO4 q Ao1u 1uA
he inquired.
well, sir" replied Tim, "as you
see, Old Ready is no racehorse, but
if it's sure, steady, plugging gait he
can't be beat"
"Get up on your box and follow
orders, then" directed the stranger.
'You shall have good pay, only do
just as 1 direct you," and to Tins
surprise the man got up beside him as
though resolved to act as pilot direct.
He pulled his coat collar well up
over his face and spoke crisply, nerv-
ously when he spoke at all. After de-
vious turns and windings he ordered
Tim to drive slowly down a dark lane.
Behind a three-story brick house he
whispered an order to halt.
Then he was lost in the darkness
of the yard beyond for some minutes.
When he returned, to the amazement
of Tim he carried in his arms, a girl
ish form wrapped up in great water
proof coat.
See here, mister exclaimed Tim,
aghast, whats this-kidnaping?"
mo" fiared out the young man
breathlessly, "villainy! Poor. dear"
and he held the form more shelter
ingly. Get us away quick, if you
want to help good cause"
The man disposed of the senseIess
form of the girl within the vehicle.
Then he spoke hurriedly and definite
ly to Tim. He wished to reach a GER
tain point, little suburb eight miles
distant.
enc traversed roads," he explain
ed. 'You must cut across the prairies
west of the city"
It'll be slow work for this old rig,
that" reported Tim obviously.
do your best-you shan't lose,"
assured his fare.
1t was indeed slow work, and I'M
pleasant and venturesome at that.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-01

Tic SudIIS dnu lay III LIE H4uu duus
mire, collapsed.
''This is pretty Serious grumbled
Tim. 81 hope you'll see to the dam
age"
"Doubly over, my man." promised
the fare. "Ahr' he exclaimed joy
fully, looking within the vehicle
Aida, it is l. We have escaped" and
he fastened over some explanations.
81 will be back as soon as get my
charge to the town just beyond here"
he assured Tim and half supporting
his companion he disappeared amid
the darkness.
Him.. commented Tim lugu-
briously, "the end has come for the
old layout, l guess"
1t was about an hour when Tim,
anxiously stroking poor Ready who
appeared to be at his last gasp, was
startled by the appearance of two
men. They were GREATNESS from
running, and in a minute oratwo Tim
knew that they were on the trail of
his recent fare. They looked inside
the vehicle. Then they began to
question him as to the direction his
passenger had gone.
Sturdy Tim gave them no satisfac-
ton and they tried to force him to
speak. He beat off one of his assail-
ants. The other Selling a stone was
about to lay him out, when Ready
staggered to his feet With a quick
nip he seized the mans arm between
his powerful jaws. There was a
crunching sound, curdling yell and
then the two baffled fellows sneaked
away.
Daylight was dawning as a well
come figure appeared upon the bleak
spot on the prairie. There was hap
py, relieved look in the face Of the
young man.
well, my man." he hailed cheerily,
thought was going to forget you.