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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
CAMPBELL WILL NOT bE AN APPLICANT ID SUCCEED SHELBY
Makes Formal and Definite Statement to that Effect in Asheville, N. C., on
 Thursday

Asheville. N C.. August 2T.-tspecial) Judge Edward K. Campbell. chief jus tice of the court of claims of the United pointment by President Woodrow Wilson as successor to the late United States Circuit Judge D. D. Shelby of Huntsville.
 Judge Campbell made formal and definite statement to that effect while at luncheon with the correspondent of The Age-Herald in Asheville Just before his departure for Washington. He intimated such course, as told in these columns Thursday morning. on the night before. when seen at the home of his brother. John A. Campbell. an ex-mayor of this city, where he was visiting.
 Judge Campbell had no comments to make other than the positive declaration that he would not be an applicant for the the toga of the late Judge Shelby. Judge Campbell is an appointee of President Wilson.
 That John B Knox of Alabama Is to be one strong contender for the federal dis trict iudgeshin is the contention of the members of the Alabama colony here. MT. Knox is in the city. He will not dis- cuss the matter, but it is understood that his friends are already at work in his be- half Those who are in a position to know think the vacancy Is sure to go to Alabama. Some say that Judge Richard W. Walker, a personal friend and school mate of President Wilson, stands the best chance, although admitting Judge N D. Denson and Mir. Knox will both be strong contenders. Judge w. I. Grubb has said he would not seek the appointment, ac- cording to reports to the Alabama colony from Birmingham. 1t looks like Judge Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
COTTON EXCHANGE
 MAY REOPEN SOON
Question of Trading Only In New Government Being
 Considered

New York. August 27.-While no official statement has been issued 1t was report ed here today that the board of managers of the Cotton exchange was considering tho question of trading only in the new government contracts when the exchange is reopened for business. Whether these plans contemplate the reopening for trad ing in new style contracts before the old interest has been entirely strengthened out could not be learned, but il Is said that the general trade is feeling the lack of an open market and that an early resumption of business is being advo- cated in some circles.
 Some definite action in this respect is considered probable after the first of the month, providing there is satisfactory adjustment of the international trades. No official quotation was made here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
CHARLES G. GATES
 ESTATE APPROVED

New York, August 27.--The estate of Charles G. Gates, son of the late John w. Gates, in New York state has been appraised at $73,5os, which amount the transfer tax appraiser has reported to the surrogates court as taxable.
 MT. Gates, who died october IS, 1913, left gross estate valued at $7,500, 900, the net value after the deductions for debts and administration expenses be- ing $6.000, 900. He left his estate to his wife Mrs. Florence H. Gates. and his mother, Mrs. Dellora R. Gates.
 After MT. Gates death ,here was question ss to his legal residence, he having lived part of the time in New York. Texas. Minnesota and California. It was decided that Port Arthur. Tex, where he had veen voter, was the residence for purposes of taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
CONTINUED RISE IN
 THE PRICE 0F FLOUR
Result of Extraordinary Wheat Quotations-Fur-
 ther Advance Expected

Advances in flour quotations in the past few days have been sensational In three days self-rising flour rose from $5.75 to $650; Tennessee four from, s5.5o to s5.95; Michigan flour, from ss.75 to s715 And prices on other grades of flour have risen in proportion. These prices are said to be the direct result of extraordinary wheat quotations, this commodity ehav- ing advanced 3 cents per bushel two days in succession. One authority on grain states that it is generally be- lieved that the market will continue to advance both on wheat and four and that prices will break all records except, perhaps, those of 1S9S Busi- ness generally is good on Morris ave- nue, and there is indication of a brisk weekend trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
BOYISH PRANK COMES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
 FIRE IN MONTGOMERY
Messenger Boy Drops Burning Paper Into Cable Paint at the Southern Hotel-Damage is Close to
 Two Thousand Dollars

Montgomery, August T.-(Speclal) While playing with several companions today, Ralph Eiland, messenger boy for the Postal Telegraph company. thrust a piece of burning paper into a can of cable paint in the rear@of the telegraph company's office and caused a fire which theratened Montgomery's principal busi- ness district.
 The fire was extinguished before much damage was done, though consternation prevailed among guests of the Southern hotel. building occupied by the Postai company, when the fire was discovered The damage to the building was between $500 and $2000 The telegraph company resumed business in about 15 minutes after the fire was extngushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
WAR REFLECTED
 IN THE WHEAT PIT Excited Advance in Prices. Highest Prices In
 Four Years

Chicago, August 27.-The war was re- fected in the wheat pit again today by an excited advance in prices, in the course of which May wheat sold at $1 %, the highest in four years, and 3Sc over the price just before the start of the big European struggle. The various options at their best were from 37sa5ssc higher than when the market closed yesterday.
 The purchase of small lots boosted prices a penny at a leap, and the aggregate of business was small. Scattered sales by holders to secure profits wiped out the gain and closing prices were 1sqssc net lower, with May selling at $1.19A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Dr. P. V. Bomar has returned to Jud- son after supplying the pulpit of the First Baptist church in Minneapolis He re- ports prospects for Judson as very flat tering for the next session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Lu, ,,.,Lnu, REGISTERS : HIGHEST SINCE 191O
Bulge Fails to Hold Due to Profit Taking-Close
 Is to 5-Sc Under

Chicago. August 27.-Wheat today registered the highest prices since 1910, but the bulge did not hold. owing to profit taking and the close was % to ssc undery esterday. May touched ys1.25. Oats closed isc higher to ssc lower; corn 7sc higher to lkc lower I.and provisions from 121ac higher to $1 lower.
 '~s Wheat opened wild with the lowest sales of May 2ss under yesterday s close. December was off an extreme 1Ac and September ssc, From this level. with the market almost bare of offerings, prices shot up on the war situation. The extreme range for the day was sAc in the May delivery. De- cember covered a range of 5&c and September one of 5 cents. Last night many commission houses advised their clients against trifling with the mar ket in its present cratic condition and the opening depression suggested the advice was producing its effect. but the new element of so-called outsiders now speculating, still was eager to speculate, and small lots purchased on their orders was largely responsible for the upturn. Within an hour prices settled back close to the previous level and continued quiet with an occasional Interruption to the end. September closed ssc down, but other deliveries were higher.
 With delivery day only two trading , days distant there was considerable 'September corn for sale today, while the deferred futures held steady. rho volume of trade was limited, owing ,to the supreme attractions of oats and wheat.
 L@ September oats were for sale and ct a concession from yesterday, but De- cember and May ruled firm. Prices were held in check by increased coun- try offerings and the impression that export demand was slackening The sample market was firm.
 An increasing demand for January product was the feature of the day in the provisions pit, and this delivery ranged higher under the leadership of pork. September pork dropped sl. The general tone was easy on the de- cline in live hogs and expectations or a larger run of them next week.
 Future quotations were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Fruits and Produce

Cantanloupes--S2@2.25. 9. a d Watermelons-15Q30c. Lemons-$5. 50d6.
 Limes-75cQS1.25.
 Home Grown Cabbage-21ac ID. Northern Apples-Barrel, fancy, S4.50. Home-Grown Lettuce-Per hamper, q. California Peaches-$1.10 per box. Peanuts-6Q7c.
 Imported Peanuts-9lxc pound. Egg Plants-S2Q2.5 Pineapples-$2Q2.5 Snap Beans-$l.50. New Sweet Potatoes-Barrell, s2. .75. New Irish Potatoes-In sacks, s110. Squash-Hamper. q.
 Cucumbers-Per crate. s101.25. New Corn-Dozen. 15c. Peaches-Georgia. s1.75Q250 White Grapes-4-lb. baskets, soc. Figs-s2.50Q3 per crate. n Okra. six-basket crate, g. 2.50. Tomatoes-Si crates, g. .5oq3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
DELEGATES WALK INTO BIRMINGHAM Little Thing Like a Train Wreck Couldn't Check
 Their Enthusiasm

L. D. Gibson, merchant from Line merchants convention and it took more than train wreck to keep him away. Mir. Gibson stated yesterday that the Att lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic train oa which he was passenger with several other incoming delegates broke down q mile or two from Birmingham.
 The delegates to the convention. how ever. piled out of the cars with their travelling grips, fell into line like regi- ment of German soldiers and with lock step started off toward Birmingham and the convention. They walked to the city and MT Gibson states that the convention well repaid them for their sprint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Officials of the Perry County Fair as- sociation are working an extensive tour of advertising for the fair which opens on October 6> Application for space is being received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
RELEASE MOBILE FIRM
 FROM ITS CONTRACT
Officials Later Award Contract For States Stationery to Nashville
 House

Montgomery. August N.-tSpecial)--At the request of the Mobile Book-Binding company, the states stationery contract for the next two years has been with drawn from that concern. The Mobile company was recently awarded the con- tract, their bid being considerably lower than those of other concerns.
 Upon receipt of the request asking that the contract be withdrawn, state officials awarded the contract to the Marshall & Bruce company of Nashville. whose bid was about $500. The Nashville company has supplied the state with stationery for the past several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
CULLMAN PRIMARY Y ON SEPTEMBER 21

Cullman. August 27.-(Special.)--A city election will be held in Cullman for the offices of mayor and five aldermen. The two questions of public interest are wa ter and whiskey. The first to find some- where to spend the $150.000 bonds recently issued and sold that Cullman may have an adequate water supply, and the lat ter to control the liquor business in Gull man.
 There is no opposition to ,the present city clerk. A. G. Coe. Mayor M l.. Rob- ertson, the president official, and H. Clay Smith and L. N. Buell. have been spoken of as prospective candidates. The election is called for September q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Coffee Market

September contracts estimated at about 25,0c0 bags. were issued in the local coffee market today, which 1t was supposed practically complete liquidation of the near months as large number of Sep tember contracts have been transferred into December. No material change was reported in the spot situation. Cost and freight offers from Brazil were said to be a shade easier. but such business is subject to war delay, and coffee in the local warehouses is firmly held as a rule. particularly on the better grades. Rio 7's were quoted at 77sc and Santos Us at 12Kc. Receipts at interior Brazilian points are running heavier, but Brazilian port stocks have shown little change since the beginning of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Live Stock Market

Chicago, August 27.-Hogs; Receipts. 30.000; lower; bulk, .$S.55@9.15; light, 9s.S0@9.25; mixed. $s.55M9.25; heavy. 4S40@s20; rough, $S.4oG s.60; pigs, $600@S50
 Cattle: Receipts, 4000; steady; beeves. 3675 O 10.65; steers, s6.S50940; stock CTS. $5.50@S.15; cows and heifers. $3.S0 G3.25; calves, $7.50@11.
 Sheep: Receipts 32.0oo; lower; sheep. s$4.7505.65; yearlings, $5.60@ 6.50; lambs. $6.00nS.30.
 Kansas City. August 27.-Hogs: Re- seipts, 4000; steady; bulk, $S.95 @915; heavy. $s.05@s171a; packers and butch CTS, $soo@915; light, $S.S0Q10; pigs, e775@s75.
 Cattle: Receipts, 5000; steady; prime fed steers. s9.65 e 10.15; dressed beeves. $5.75 @9.05; southern steers, s715Q 7-55 !; cows. $4.25 c 5.36; stockers, $5.75 O 500.
 Sheep: Receipts. 5000; lambs, $7.0O0 750; yearlings, $5.50@6.25; wethers. 9405@525
 St. Louis. August 27-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 63000s lower; pigs and lights. 37.OO@ 9.35; mixed and butchers, $5.00@ O ss5: good heavy, $a.15@9.35.
 Cattle: Receipts $500; lower; native beef steers. s7.50@10.4o; cows and heifers, $5.00@9.5o; stockers, $5.00@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
No Games in Commercial

atteries. Robert sand Jennlngs; Haf- n, Kramer and Mackin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
TUSCALOOSANS WORK
 ON COUNTY ROADS

Tuscaloosa, August 27.-(special)-Th most successful good roads work ever done in Alabama was reported tonight by local men returning from the Jefferson county line oun the road to Birmingham. Seventy-five automobiles and 200 men. 100 of who mwere laborers. left Tuscaloosa at o'clock this morning and spent the entire day engaged in the work. A large number continued on to Birmingham late in the afternoon after the work was com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
SPRAGGINS URGES
 WALKER AS JUDGE

Washington. August T.-tSpecial )--Im- petus today was given 10 the various campaigns for the appointment of an Alabama man to the vacancy on the fed- eral circuit court bench ry the appear ance of State Senator Robert T.. Sprag- gins of Huntsville. who came in the in terest of Judge Walker Friends of O. R. Hood also are very busy and the sup porters of the other candidates have not heen idle. The prospect of any agree ment in the delegation is remote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Batteries: J. Jennings and P Jennings;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Meetings To Be Held

Each division of the Miners league will meet Sunday morning at Kimberly for the regular conference. The meeting will be begun at 9:So. The Jefferson County league will hold its regular meeting at Inglenook at o'clock on the same after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MAJOR BROWN MAY
 BE TRANSFERRED

Washington. August T.--tSpecial.)-On information that movement was on foot for the transfer of Major Brown of the engineers office from Montgomery to Pensacola. Fla. Representative Dent to- day took up the question with General King, by whom he was informed that if the movement assumed "ssrious" propor- tons. he would be given ample warning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, August 27.-Cotton seed oil had a fair advance early on further in- quiry for actual oil from both foreign and domestic consuming interests, but the list turned easy in the afternoon under scattered liquidation and lack of sup porting orders. Final prices were gen orally l to points net higher.
 The cotton seed oil market closed bare ly steady. Spot and August, 7.10@1 200; September. 6.90d6. 94o; October, 6.s096. SAC; November, 6.6Od6 65c: December, 6.6o@ 663c; January. 6.6296. 64c; February, 6.639 6.7oc; March, 6.66Q6. roc. Total sales, 9SGO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

W. M. Eiland of Sprott and R. L. Mirer of Marion are erecting each a 175-ton slo on their farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
|DR. OATES INSPECTS NORTH ALABAMA JAILS

Montgomery. August N-(special.) )-Dr. w. H. Oates. state prison inspector. re- turned today from north Alabama. where department Dr. Oates came to Mont gomery direct from Huntsville. whero he inspected the Madison county jail. Be- fore going to Huntsville he inspected the convict camp of Morgan county and tho county Jail at Decatur. He will file re- port on his inspections in the governors office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Flour and Breadstuffs

Self rising flour, $6.50; Tennessee flour, $5 .95 Michigan flour, S.15 Idaho flour, s5. 95; Indiana flour, $6.25; spring wheat shorts. $35 pure wheat bran, s32; c. s. meal, 71z per cent, so; Cremo meal, per ton, $2O; C. s. hulls s10@11 ton; mixed ton. $26; No. 1 timothy hay, per ton, $25; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass per ton, $20 c. s. hulls, 1D0 lbs, s11 ton; mixed feed, $36; oats, 6sc bu.; corn. $1 10: cornmeal, $2. .05 per 96 lbs. New crop al- falfa, western. $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Hides and TalIow

Green saIted hides, 14015c; partly cured. 13Q14c; green. 1s01s1tc; damaged and culls. one-half price,; dry flint. 27Q2sc; dry salted. 25@26; dry culs. 121kc; goat skins. 25Q40c; kids. one-half price; lamb skins. 25435; sheep skins. 25U75c; shear ings, 15@25c: green salted horse hides, No. 2s. q; glues and ponies, s1@1.60; No. clear tubwashed wool. 30Q3S: burry. 15020
 AQ60c: wild ginsing. $69s; cultivated gin- sing. ssd5; golden seal, s35o@4; clear grease wool. 16Q19c; slightly bury. 15G1s; tallow, 5q6c; No. 2 tallow. 4c: beeswax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Visitors at the Capitol

Montgomery. August N.-(special.) Among the visitors at the capitol today was J. w. Green of Selma. who was recently renominated as a member of the legislature Mir. Green Is behind u movement looking to prison reform, and will use his efforts to secure better laws covering the subject. During the past few months MT. Green has travelled over the state inspecting prisons and convict camps. and has thoroughly acquainted himself with prison conditions in Ala bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
ALABAMIANS AT
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington. August 27.-tSpecial)-J. W. Worthington of Sheffield today called on Senator Bankhead, and also inquired about the progress of the dam bill." in which he Is understood to be interested. Mir. McMillan of Brewton. Miss Metcalf of the same place and Miss Simms of Georgiana called on Representative Dent on their way home after pleasure trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Bank of England Statement

London, August 21-Weekly statement of the Bank of England: Total reserve, increased G7,129,00o circulation, decreased 211,615, 900; bullion, increased f5,513563; other securities, increased fl5.11S.000; public deposits, increased e10.202, 900; other deposits increased 915. 79S,000: notes reserve increa sed G7,170000; government securities, increased G3. 30S, 000
 The proportion of banks reserve to lia- bility this week is T.. .S3 per cent; last week it. was 15.so per cent; rate of discount, 5 estr cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
ELECTION OFFICERS
 IN NEW DECATUR
Ward Meetings Held Last Night, at Which Time Aldermen Were
 Nominated

Decatur, August 27.-(Special )--The following election officers have been appointed to hold the city election in New Decatur on September 21: Central New Decatur, Herman Troupe and Tom Foust, clerks Dan Walden, Tom Kearns and w T. Staten. inspectors; W. II. Sorber. returning clerk; s. F. Dutton, c. Halbrooks and M. A. Master ing officer.
 Ward meetings were held in the four wards of New Decatur tonight and al- cermen from these wards were nom- mated Tomorrow night mass meeting vii, be held in Central New Decatur for tin. nomination of candidates for mayor.
 On the same date of the city cleo tiop the qualified voters of New De- catur will also vote on changing the name of New Decatur to Morgan City. The Decatur election will take place also on the same date of the New De- cl UT election.
 Four prisoners from Cullman coun- ty. who are convicted of capital crimes. are in the Morgan county jail in De- catur for safe keeping. Three of the prisoners have been given life sem tt nee and one, George James, was sen- t. need to hang. Another prisoner, who IS charged with capital crime, will bc brought here from Cullman county wi, hin the next few days.
 The Morgan county la wand equity court will convene here on September [ with Judge Thomas w. Vert presid- ing. There are 107 cases on the crim inal docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

On account of a change in plans, caused by the Alabama Merchants association meeting, the players in the Commercial league were forced to abandon the games scheduled for yesterday. It was an- nounced that they will be played later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
. Creamery Products

Country Butter-2oQ25c: fresh creamery butter, 3311c; process butter, 2Sc.
 Cheese-161h imported Swiss cheese, 40c; German brick cheese, 1Sc; limburger. 1sc imported Roquefort. 40c; Neufchatel cheese. per dozen. 15c; Pimento cheese, 1.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
1Hubbard Bros. & Co.

fetten H1erchants, Hanover sauare. N. ". Members New York Cotton EX. change, New orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. As6os e;;ste Aembers Liverpool Cotton Asso- ehege and sale of Cotton and Cotton 9eed Qti for future delivery. Special esss2eion cpd liberal terms gtyen 3ee EsSs5: 5 SssssssS IT ' Sssl leesss IF isssissA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Port Movement

New Orleans: Receipts. 52; exports, Ss; stock, 52,247
 Galveston: Receipts, 97s; exports. 26S4; stock, 75,516
 Mobile Receipts, 60; stock, 2379. Savannah: Receipts, 193: stock, 7771. Charleston: Receipts, 131; stock, 12Ss. Wilmington: Stock, 7753.' Norfolk: Receipts. |; exports. 25; stock. 13,512.
 Baltimore: Stock, 2622
 Boston: Stock, 4100
 Philadelphia Stock, 23s3. New York: Exports, s16; stock, a1,s2i. Minor ports Stock, 1923 Total today: Receipts, 1410; exports, 3564; stock, 225, ,215.
 Total for week: Receipts. sOo1; exports r, 159.
 Total for season; Receipts. 10. 44s,297; ex- ports, S,s94557.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Fisf,
Perch--sc pound.

PefCn--6c pOunu.
 Salt Water Trout-l2isc pound. Blue Catfish-1GSc pound. Red Snapper-Siad9c. Gray Snapper-5c.
 Mullet-51s@6c pound. Spanish Mackerel--l5c pound. Fresh Pompano-25c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Wheat
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, August N-Whe No' \2 hard $1.07G1 Il; No. red, sl.09@l 10. Corn: No. ? mixed S0ds01ac; No. white, S1hc. Oats: No. ? white 491sa5oc; No. mixed, 451sc. . t54f -.sst-f54
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Child Run Down by Auto

MOntgOmeTy, August 2I-tSpeciaI,5 William Alfred. 13 years old was run over and probably fatally injured by an automobile driven by J. H. West today. The machine passed over his chest and broke his collarbone. Alfred ran in front of the car after Jumping from . street car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Dry Goods

New York. August 27.-Dry goods mar kets were active today. Prices on sbrown sheetngs weer lower. 7Colored goods were withdrawn by one of the leading houses because of the scarcity of dyestuffs, which are imported from Europe. Worsted dress goods were in demand for prompt delivery. Japanese raw silk declined sharply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwin

Sylacauga. August 27.-vtSpecial.) Mrs. Elizabeth Baldwyn died at the home of J. w. Conville last night after an illness of five weeks. She was S6 years old. and resided in Shelby county. She leaves several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Naval Stores

Savannah, August 27-Turpentine nomi- nal 451kc; no sales; receipts, BIT; ship ments. 12: stocks, 2s.s4s.
 Resin nominal: no sales; receipts, sbS; shipments. 3l3 stocks. 121, 3Ss. Quote: A, B, $3.50: c. D, $s.521a F, F, G, H, l. s350; K, s415; M, $4.5o; N, s6; VIC, s6.25; wv, S. 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Inglenook Is Victorious

Inglenook captured the first game of q scheduled double header from the Osceola Pharmacy team, and gained the second through default, as the Osceola team re- fused to play. Lovelace held the Phar- macists to three scattered hits in the first ganie, but five errors were scored behind him, giving his opponents four runs Score: R. H. E. Inglenoox ....................,...... D ID Q OSceOld T |
 Batteries: R. Lovelace and Davis; Smith and Hood.