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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Weekly Cotton Goods Review

New York, August 2l.-Beyond such progress as has been made in the work of evening up old contracts and in de- vIsing plans to complete that operation there appears to have been little change in the cotton situation during the past week so far as reflected in local circles. A large number of contracts have been running out through the transfer of in- terest to December and changes have been proposed in the by-laws to meet conditions created by the new cotton futures bill, which may accelerate such operations.
 No material progress is expected in tl 4 elimination of the interna tional interest however, until after the delegates of the Liverpool Cotton association. who are to sail for New York tomorrow have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, August 21.-Wheat: No. 2 red, sSods1; No. ? hard, 9514cd$1.02. Corn: No. ?. s2lx9s2&c; No. white. 9s1s&s4c. Oats: No. ?, 43c; No. ? white, 44hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Fish
Perch-sc pound.

tT CI1-oC POullUs
 Salt Water Trout-12hc pound Blue Catfish-70Sc pound. Red Snapper-8 -8Q81xc. Gray Snapper-5c. Mullet-518@6c pound. Spanish Mackerel-15c pound. Fresh Pompano-26c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Creamery Products

Country Butter-20Q25c: fresh creamery butter. 331Ac; process butter, 2sc.
 Cheese-161h; imported Swiss cheese, 40c; German brick cheese, 1Sc; limburger lsc; imported Roquefort, 4oc; Neufchatel cheese. per dozen, 45c: Pimento cheese, $1.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
WILSON AND BRYAN VIRTUALLY YDEC|DE AS ID THECAbLECENSOR
No Censorship On Cables and Modification of Wireless Supervision
 Included In Plans

Washington. August 2i.--President Will son and Secretary Bryan virtually have decided to what extent the United States government shall endeavor to enforce neutrality at cable offices and wireless stations in the Jurisdiction of this coun- try.
 No censorship on cables and modiflca- ton of the present strict supervision of wireless is contemplated in a plan that will be submitted tomorrow by Secretary Bryan to Hanie von Haimbausen. Ger man charge daffaires should the Ger man government approve the new sug- gestion, 1t will be promptly put into ef- feet.
 The plan would permit the sending of code messages at the sayville. L-I.. wire- less station by the German government or any other government. but an Amcri- can naval officer would he retained in charge to prohibit unneatral messages. Loses Cable
 Since the order prohihitns code mes sages of all kinds from leaving the coast wireless stations. the German govern ment has lost it's cable to the United States. 1t has found itself isolated from the world and protested against tho embargo. In wrestling with the question officials and international lawyers have been trying to find solution that would give Germany q means of eommunica- tion on a parity with England, which has had uninterrupted cable communication from the United States
 At first 1t was contended and virtually decided that the American government should apply equal censorship on cables and wireless. The point was debated in cabinet council. however and the conclu- sion was reached that the cable did not stand in the same relation to the wire less. It was realized. however. that to censor cables would mean a stupendous undertaking and could not interfere with Fngland's cable communication through Canada England protested also against a possible censorsng of the eahle, claim ing that Germany could cut the cables at sen. II finally was determined that the United States should protect itself against the nnneutral use Of wireless sta tions as there was no pnyslcal means fo- helligerents to interfere with wireless messages when once sent from a neutral station.
 Not Operating
 It was learned tonight that the new plan would affect only the Sayville l.. l.. station. which is German owned. The other powerful station at Tuokerton, N. J.. is not operating because 1t was dis covered that 1t had no license from this government in accordance with commer- cial regulations. Whether such license will be granted now Is a matter of con lecture, as it is claimed at the British embassy here that to grant a license to the Tucketon station would be violation of The Hague convention. which forbids the erection of wireless stations on neu- tral territory after the outbreak of hos tilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool. August N.-Spot cotton sales, 700 bales, all American, on the basis of 6.20d for mddling. No receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
CEREAL MARKETS ALL CLOSE HIGHER
Wheat ? 3-8 to ? 7-Sc; Corn 5-8 to 1c; Oats 5-S
 to 1 1-Sc

Chicago, August 21.-The cereal mar kets advanced today and all closed higher. wheat 2ss @2Mc; corn. %@1c. and oats B @1Bc.. Provisions averaged slightly higher.
 The feature in wheat was the narrow ing of the September-D December option which spread to a difference of 4sc as compared with 5 &e at the close yes terday. The market was strong all day but the volume of trade was light Fac tors in the strength were the demand for flour and strength of northwestern markets. The close was about half a cent from the top. Winter wheat re- ceipts were reported decreasing. Sea board clearances were large.
 The corn advance was based on sym pathy with wheat and oats, rather bull ish crop reports, and reports of export bids. Volume of business was small.
 There was 8 large trade in oats on the resumption of export bids. Cash and commission houses headed the buying, while big elevator concern bought September and sold May. Country of ferings were light. A conspicuous fea- ture of rather eventless day in the provision pit was the investment buy ing of January lard. Lard and ribs were offered freely by longs because of drop in the price of live hogs. Pork closed 10c down; lard 7@17c higher, and ribs 2c lower to : lac higher.
 Future quotations We're as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
DrS. DOZier
 & DOZier Specialists
soeoM FIRST AVENUE
 BIRMINGHAM. ALA.

Treats scientifically chronic. ner- vous. blood. skin. genito- urinary ana female diseases; also cancer, scrofula, rhsumatism and morbid conditions of the heart. lungs. liver. Kidneys and pelvic organs of men and women: and by reason of long experience. modern noEl fectn cures nG tn excellent raeiiiteo sf and with moderate expense to patients.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
The Iron Market
Poultry and Eggs

HenS-l4c.
 Fryers-1A-1h lbs.; average, 221ac.-2oc. Ducks-15c lb.
 Guineas-30c.
 Roosters-30c.
 Geese-40Q4oc each.
 Eggs-Fresh country receipts. lSQ19c; canded, 22c; extra graded candled, 24c; candled carton eggs, 26c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Persons who need glasses or Who
 have any trouble with their eyes. cara. nose or throat. are cordially Invited to visit our offices and be examined without charge. The removal of Ado- holds. Polipi. and the skillful extir- patton of diseased tonsils. and the soi- entific treatment of maladies. of tho Eye. Ear Nose and Throat. Is pro- full work. ''7-7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Coffee Market
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade

New York August 21.-Dun's review tomorrow will say:
 Prompt and effective action by the government, in cooperation with lead ing representatives of American busi ness IS steadily making for the Srestora- fion Of more normal conditions in for eign trade.
 There Is nothing either under south ern or unpromisng in the domestic and crop situation. all the disturbance now experienced in the market being due to the interruption of foreign commerce and the suspension of the usual foreign exchange transactions caused by the European war. With the reopening of our foreign trade on liberal scale. there should be a return to full normal prosperity in American business
 Failures this week in the United States were 346 against 247 last year: in Canada 59 against 3S last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Meats

Lard-1112c; compound, 91Ac. Extra Ribs-S15.071a. Belies-20-25. $l6.321. Boston Butts-17c. Pork Loins-20c. Breakfast Bacon-2092sc. Spare Ribs-12mc. Regular Hams-2011c. Skinned Hams-21hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

been in conference with representatives of the two American exchanges.
 Meanwhile nothing more than few scattering transactions are being report ed in spot cotton at irregular prices, and the general attitude of the trade IS that of awaiting developments with reference to new crop marketing. the export Sit 'uation and a reopening of the futures market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Port Movement

New Orleans: Receipts. 03, stock, oS 254
 Galveston: Receipts. sss; exports. 1s5s; stock, 36.5S4.
 Mobiles: Receipts. 2; stock, 22o7. Savannah: Receipts, 9S; stock, 66s9. Charleston: Receipts, 5l stock, l23a. Wilmington: Stock, 7753. Norfolk: Stock 14,321.
 Baltimore: Receipts, 25; stock, 2S39. Boston: ATiddling, He; receipts, l0l; stock. 4127.
 Philadelphia: Stock, 2t13. New York: Exports, 164 stock, 94,922 Minor ports: Stock, 1923.
 Total today: Receipts, 1440; exports, 2120; stock, 227. .s23
 Total for week.. Receipts, 4775; exports, 36S0.
 Total for season: Receipts, 10, 40, 296; exports. S.S77, ,sss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Interior Movement

Houston: Receipts, 14S9; shipments, 1ls; stock, 2S, 1SS.
 Memphis: Receipts. 31; shipments, 16o; stock, 15,294.
 Augusta: Middling, 97sc; receipts, 26; shipments 130; stock. 94S4
 St Louis: Receipts, 137; shipments, 4Sl; stock 14,S50.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 502; shipments, 66; stock, 13.067
 Little Rock: Shipments, 10; stock. 55S7. Total today: Receipts, a135; shipments, 1515; stock, S5.970.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Live Stock

LiNt 0tUCh
 Chicago, August 2l-Hogs: Receipts, 16,ooo Bulk, ss.S5q9.2o; light, $sS5a9.So mixed $S65a9.S5; heavy, ss.5od92o; rough, ss.5odS.65; pigs, S@S.70.
 Cattle: Receipts 1500; market weak Reeves, s6T5d1o60; steers, $6.3O@9.4o; stock CTS, S5.40@S,10, cows and heifers, $360Q9.20 calves. $.75d1o.75.
 Sheep: Receipts, 14000; market lower. Sheep, s5.1o66o5; yearlings, s697; lambs s6.504S50
 Kansas City, August 21.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 4eoo; market lower. Bulk, s9Gs.25; heavy, s915@9.25; packers and butchers, s9a9.So light, ss9Oa9.15; pigs, sS@s.5o.
 Cattle: Receipts 500 market steady. Prime fed steers, S9.6Od10.50; dressed beef steers, sS.1549.50; southern steers, $525dS; cows. s425a5.25 heifers, s5.75@9.50; stock CTS, $5.75QS.25.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1900; market strong. Lambs, &.75Gs2o; yearlings, $5.75Q6.5O; wethers, s5.40m5.s6; ewes $5d5.50. St. Louis, August 2.-Hogs: Receipts, 6100; market lower. Pigs and lights, 7@ 9.45; mixed and butchers, $9.lO@9.45; good heavy, $9. 2oa940.
 Cattle: Receipts. 1ooo:. market steady. Native beef steers, s1.50@10-40; cows and heifers, $5n5.50; Texas and Indian steers, seqs.25; cows and heifers. sl96. .25; native calves. $6@1o50 fF 7' Sheep Receipts, 40o market steady. Native muttons, s4@5.25; lambs, s7aS.15.
 Boston Wool Market
 Boston, August 21.-Confidence in the position of raw wool has been height ened this week by the advent in the market of many manufacturers, some Of whom have been out a long time Prices are strong and in few instances slight advances are reported. Advices from abroad indicate little change in the situation Missouri three-eghths blood 27c quarter-blood, 26026ikc: braid, 21@22c Kentucky and similar half-blood; DeLaine unwashed, 26a2sc; three-eighths blood, unwashed, 27d2Sc. Secured basis Texas fine 12-months, 60n62c; fine six to eight months 55@57c; fine fall, 4SMo0c.
 Coffee Market
 New York, August 21.-It was reported in the coffee trade today that arrange ments had been made to finance small purchases from Brazil by New York credits but there seemed to be consid- erable uncertainty among local mer- chants regarding the extent to which such credits would be available. tt. Talk of better prospects for a renewal of business with Brazil and of lower firm offers from primary sources has been accompanied by decided falling off in the demand from the interior, how ever, and the spot market showed a. further decline with Rio IS quoted at T5sc and Santos is at 12ssc Santos 4s were said to be offered at 10Ac cost and freight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Dry Goods

New York August Y.-Domestic wools were firm and active today. Carpet wools were quiet with prices lower abroad than here Cotton goods were generally quiet with print cloths easing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Naval Stores

Savannah, Ga, August 21.-Turpen- tine nominal 4511c: no sales; receipts, 347; shipments. 257; stock, 2S,15s.
 Resin nomina1 no sales; receipts, 536 shipments. S3; stock. 11s.414 A, B, s3.5o C. D. $3.521s E. F, G. H, I. ss.65; K. s415; M. $4.50; N. $500; w G, s625; w w, $685.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

Information from Center is to the ef feet that E. White will be named post master to succeed w. M. Watts, re signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

The condition of the convict camp is reported as greatly improved by the coun- ty commissioners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

One of the largest assemblages of farm CTS in the history of the courthouse Is expected to be present at the conference tomorrow morning. Winter crops and marketing of cotton will be discussed.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
MEMS BEACON 'SHOfS
AT RECORD LOW
PRICES
A New Shipment Of Famous
Trade Mark Footwear Re-
ceived by the Manufactur.
ers' Outlet Co., 621 E St.
Standard 81 and S. Grades at
$3.50 Pair. !.

1t 10 seldom that an opportunity Of
such money-saving magnitude is pre-
sented the men Of Washington to pro-
Vide tneir footwear needs at suca low
price as now offered by the ManufAc-
turers Outlet Co., 81 + street. Crowds
OF appfecfat,ve shoe buyers will be sure
70 avail themselves Of such an Unusual
bargain chance, for this trade-mark
brand OK footwear Is well known for
correct style, high quality, and service.
,Beacon shoes rank among the best
lines OF mems footwear sold In wash
ington, and a mere mention of the re-
duced price Ia sufficient to ennphasize
tho importance Of the present sale
They are qualities sold regularly Al
N.o0 and 500. and choice Is ofYered on
the entire lot at g. % q pair.
Other big values In mems and bows
shoes include the following items: N.ss
buys regular 800 shoes. Nse buys S.So
shoes, and the finest bench-made foot
wear, worth 800 and $500, Is selling ct
A cleanup Of q lot OF mems hats, I'm
soft styles and derbies, worth up TO
500, for SOC each is another remarkable
bargain offering.
Mems spring and summer suits are
marked at tremendous sacridces. For
example: Mems so and 81 suits for s.;
regular $3.50 and $150Q suits for S7.8
and regular s1e5o and $500 suits for
$Sss.
Pay a visit to 81 e street at once
The Washington times., 1914-04-24

sons who would like to make use of
such lists.
Librarian George =. Bowerman has
volunteered to assist in material and
practical way in this Campaign. A
will show the names and addresses of
farmers who are willing to get In touch
with the city consumers, and the quo
tations at which the farmers will sell
their products.
Although the announcement circular
has only recently been sent out, the
Public Library has already received
some quotations. and these are in place
on the bulletin board. In talking about
the matter this morning. DR.. Bowerman,
after commenting on the possibilities
OF the parcel post, stated emphatically
that the library's responsibility ended
with the posting Of the names, address
es and quotations of the producers.
THE library he said, cannot be
held responsible for the freshness OF
eggs, the quality of butter or poultry.
the time or safety of delivery, or for
the settlements between the farmer and
consumer. The library's contribution
cost Of living begins and ends with the
bringing to the attention OF the 1000
or more daily visitors to our library the
names, addresses and quotations cur
rently received from the farmers, poul-
trymen, and truck-growers who may re-
spond to Postmaster Praeger's circu-
lars"
The quotations on the bulletin board
ttractedconsiderable attention from the
many housewives that visited the L.
brary this morning.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
LIBRARY HELPS TO
LOWER LIVING COST
Postoffice Gets Amount of Prod
uce and Prices From Farm
ers of Vicinity.

The Washington Public Library has
Joined hands with the Washington post
office In a campaign which Postmaster
General Burleson recently inaugurated
to bring the rural producer and the city
consumer into direct contact, through
the medium Of the parcel post.
Thousands of circulars are being sent
to farmers Of Maryland. Virginia Penn
sylvania, and West virginia. who live
within practicable shipping distance Of
the Capital. by Postmaster Praeger, in
vitfng all farmers who desire to sell
and ship country produce by parcel post
direct to the consumer. to send their
names and addresses by mail to Post
master, Washington, D. c., Produce
List" and to state what they have to
sell
When a sufficient number Of names
has been received at the postoffice. they
will be printed and distributed to per
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
TO GUARD INTERESTS
OF WOMEN WORKERS
Three Inspectors Are Named
Under Law Regulating Dis
trjct's Hours of Labor.

The Commissioners today appointed
Paul w. Garrett, Miss Margaret Dis
morr, and Miss Mary Louise Simpson
inspectors under the act regulating the
hours Of labor Of women employees IN
the District. Mr.. Garrett was formerly
an agent Of the Bureau of Animal In
dustry employed in the enforcement of
the Federal statute requiring that cattle
in interstate transportation be unloaded
every twenty eight hours for food, rest,
and water. He has been a resident Of
Washington for the last two years.
Miss Dismorr is q graduate Of Bryn
Mawr. She was formerly a special
agent for the Massachusetts, Minimum
Wage Commission and more recently
was employed as an investigator of
Bureau Of Labor statistics. Miss Simp-
son was formerly employed in the Of
flee of the District Assessor. She is a
lifelong resident of Washington. The
appointees were selected from list of
400 applicants. The positions pay $500
a year each.
The duties Of the inspectors are to
visit and inspect places where women
are employed. They are required to
make daily reports to the Commission
ers and also report any cIses Of flle-
gal employment to the Corporation
Counsel.
The inspectors will enter upon their
work tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Quite Safe.

do you think can safely ask your
daughter to marry NOR
"r am sure Of Il. She tcld me Sue
wouldn't marry you II you were the last
man on earth.'-Houston Post.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Normal School Alumni
Hold Dance at Reunion

After a short business session. mem
bers of the alumni of Normal School
reunion of the class Of 1907 of the in
stitution last night. held dance. Those
present were: J. Moria Saunders. presi-
dent: Miss jamie s. Cole, vice president;
Miss NJ. G. Scurlock. secretary; samuel
D. Matthews. treasurer: MISS Edna
Murray, Miss haywood Mitchell. Miss
Esther Mitchell, Miss Lenora west;
Miss ANGELA Braxton; Miss Maud M,si
Fleming. Miss Zelaca Wooding, MISS
Thomasine Corrothers, Mrs. Samuel d.
Matthews. Miss Ernestine De5t Brent Miss Miss
E1nssie Parker. Miss Rosetta Wilkinson,
Miss Annie Murdock. Miss Enola NC
Daniels. Miss Adella Parks. Miss Hat
tie Edmonds. Miss vashti Turley. Miss
Valerie Chase. Mr.. and Mrs. Addison
N. Scurlock. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Al.
berta, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Opey, ana
Messrs. PriestIy. Pollard. Chapman
Truehart. Savoy, Marshall, Howard; ;,, Sy-
son, and Drs. Freeman, Burwell' and
Mayer.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Niche in History Waits
Writer of War Song

after" which did not look to him like
a cold gray dawn at all; Harriet Beecher
stowe was so impressed with Lincoln
that she scribbled her contribution on
a piece of hotel note paper.
Yankee Doodle was rhyme wished
on US by the British, who parodied the
famous "Macaroni' to ridicule Amer
lean soldiers Hail. Hail. the Gangs $
All Here" almost entered the war song
repertoire when the Thirty-third vol
unteers, stationed at Zamboango, in
the Moro Province started a Christ
mas tree innovation among the ma
tive children.
Out of gratitude. the priest thought
1t would be a good idea to sing the
American national anthem for the
officers and men Of the Stars and
Stripes. So, on Christmas morning.
the Americans were awakened by the
strains of the carol, and supposed
national hymn:
Hail, Hail the gangs all here.
What the He'll do We care"
This is a true story. But 1t does not
settle the question Of who shall write
a Mexican war song.
When iambic. trochaic. and dactylic
effusions begin to pour in, and not
until then, will the war be on.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24

taken into the Martha Washington
lunch room, and afterwards carried
to Taylor's drug store, where her
wound was teated by Louis Davis. DR..
NJ. D. Delaney latter arrived and
dressed the injury.
Over 200 members of Aakoma Lodge
of Masons, Of Takoma, D. c., paid
fraternal visit to Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge. Accompanying the party
were Past Grand Masters Woodman
and CHM Of the grand lodge OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The third degree
was conferred. z. s. Harnden, Worship
full master of Takoma Lodge, was In
charge Of tn eparty.
The ninety-fifth anniversary Of the
establishment of the Independent Or
der Of Odd Fellows will be celebrated
next Sunday night at Grace Episcopal
Church. Members of Potomac Lodge;
No. 80, and Sarepta Lodge, NO. 46, Will
attend in a body.
More than s12 900 has been subscribed
to the fund for the Alexandria Hos
pital The chamber of commerce at
meeting last night, contributed $500 and
Alexandria W ashington Lodge Of Ma
sons, 500.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Woman Not Mentioned.

Druggist-Here is a medicine good for
man and beast.
Wife-Give me two bottles of Il.
please; 1 can use one and my husband
the cther-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Commissioners Reject
bad Checks" Measure

The Commissioners sent to Congress
today an unfavorable report on the bill
introduced by Congressman Samuel B.
Avis, OF West Virginia, to amend the
District laws so as to make it a GRIM
inal offense for any person to issue a
check CT draft by which money or goods
are obtained. when the drawer has no
funds or insufficient funds. The bill pro-
vides that IL the check or draft is made
good within twenty days after notice
that it has been dishonored, no prose-
cution shall be made The Commission
ers way the object Of the bill is sub
stantially met by Section SO, of the code.
which relates to the obtaining Of money
under false pretenses.
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Wanted-One war song.

Wanted-One war song.
The President can send the battleships
forth, and Congress can appropriate
the money. but it takes the poets to de-
clare war.
Perhaps this is because most of our
American wars started in the month
of April, from the battle of Lexington
right down to the firing upon Fort sum-
ter and the Spanish-American war
April. VIGOROUSLY. is the season Of the
greatest poetic eXuberance.
Yankee Doodle" is a survival Of revo-
lutionary times: the war of 1872 brought
forth The Star-Spangled Banner" the
civil war left as its lyric iegacy the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" and
the Spanish-American war contributed
THE Blue and the Gray"
Who will write the song of the second
war with MeXico-that is, II there Is
war? There may be ultimatums and
occupations, bombardments and seiz-
ures, but it will not be quite certain
about this war until a genuine war
song is forthcoming.
How will it be written? Francis Scott
Key composed his on the morning
The Washington times., 1914-04-24
Dying, Egypt, Dying!''

Cleopatra, my Egyptian deity, why
Is the local train from Rome to Cairo
like a poor baseball league?"
Antony, my easy Mark, I confess I
know not And why is the local train
from Rome to Cairo like a poor baseball
league?" [
"Ah, Cleo, the local train from Rome
to Cairo is like a poor baseball league
because. Cleo, because of its many bad,
short stopsr'
Fanfare Bus. Cleopatra reaches for
favor1te asp.-Harvard Lampoon.