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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
ARMOUR'S MILLIONS
 SAVE WHEAT TRADE

Chicago, July s1.-Armour' millions today rescued the wheat trade from panic.
 Instead of chaos resulting from a settlement day in the midst of a war market, with possibly scores of firms embarrassed and had virtual certainty that bankruptcies, few or many, would ensue, the Chicago Board of Trade was enabled to maintain its record of never having closed no matter how great the emergency. Tonight not one failure had taken place. The chief reason was that 75 entagled firms and individuals on change were freely given today by Armour & Go. whatever aid the necessities of the situation required George F. Marcy. president of the Armour Grain company, was the man who rose to the occasion. He quietly circulated word on the floor of the board partly in person and partly through his lieutenants, that any member in trouble or need might come to him. Before nignt- fall, Armour & Co. had taken over S,000.- 900 bushels of open trades, which if not transferred were critically in danger oi not being safely settled in due contract time on the expiration of business hours at the end of the month.
 In addition to the relief extended d. rectly, President Marcy ordered the sale of 100000 bushels of wheat in the open | market and was thus largely instrument tai in preventing Chicago prices from
 paralleling the wide upward sweep that in Liverpool came ahead of a steep sub- 1 sequent fall.
 1 The Armour sales of wheat were sup plemented by simultaneous disposal of H. l 100000 bushels of corn and an equal quant- | ity of oats. These sales were afterward covered by numerous gradual purchases, whenever pit conditions would allow with out disturbing the course of prices. MT. Marcy tonight said:
 l ''The Chicago Board of Trade today | owed duty to the country not to close I It was not a similar case to that of the
 stock exchange in New York. Millions
 of bushels of grain in transit had to be | cared for and the effect on railroad an6 other interests had to be taken in account Grains are commodities almost wholly un | like stocks and bonds. 1 Possibly a clear idea Of the strain tha
 reached a climax today can be obtained l from one well verified example. On 6 | single trade, one firm here of excellen | standing was called on for S650. .000 il
 margins, $4O0,o00 at first and s250.ooO on
 | second demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01

vative estimate of parrots age. and it Is recorded that one Of these birds also started nesting after thirty years of cap tivity. With ordinary luck, both the crow and the swan may reasonably expect a century of life.
 It is not by any means the largest birds that enjoy the longest lives. For in stance. the sparrow sometimes celebrates his fortieth birthday Other ages reached by birds are: Hens. 10 years; pheasants and cartridges. 15 years larks and night ingales, IS years; pigeons, 20 years; cana ries, 24 years; peacocks, 30 years, and herons. 60 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
COFFEE EXCHANGE
 WILL BE CLOSED

New York, July S1.-The coffee ex- change members voted today to close the exchange until Monday, owing to the general demoralization in the commer- cial and financial markets of the world and in response to many requests from country roasters who were alarmed over the wild fluctuations recently experienced
 The local spot market developed firm ness during the day and transactions were on more liberal scale with Rio Is quoted at "A cents and Santos As at II cents.
 The advance in spot was due to high war risks shipments from Brazil and fears that foreign steamers. which now carry almost the entire trade with that country will be recalled for military transport duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01

From the London AnsWers.
 The question of which birds live the longest has never been settled satisfac- torily. But the raven comes very high in the last and is said to reach the great age of 200 years
 Eagles and vultures also enjoy long lives. Indeed, an eagle owl Is known to have lived ninety years in captivity. In this particular case the bird began to lay eggs after fifty years and during the last forty years of it's lift brought up numerous little ones.
 A hundred years is probably . conser-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
SECURITY MARKETS OF WORLD CLOSED
 BECAUSE OF WAR
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crisis. It was obvious that, should the exchange open, an avalanche or selling orders would be thrown in from Europe Brokers had on hand buying orders for a large amount, from investors desrous of taking advantage of the unusually low prices. Execution of these orders it was thought, might hold up the mar ket for time. After that, 1t was any ones guess what would happen.
 At 9:30 o'clock, half an hour before the time for the opening, it was generally believed New Cork would once more at tempt to absorb what the rest of the world chose to thrust on it. The decision, however, was not reached at meeting of the governing board of the exchange, but, in secluded room at the office of I p Morpan .&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01

cinnati recently. He travelled with the circus until it reached Springfield. O.. when he said he grew tirsl of the hard work and little pay, and started back for Cincinnati. He said that he reached Cin- cinnati several weeks ago and had beeA sleeping in boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
Pedagogues and Marriage

From the Newark News.
 Two bright-faced academy boys wego discussing their teachers
 MT. Blanks going to get married. ! hear"
 Gee, hope not
 ''Why?"
 Because Mir. Dash got married lase year and now he's fiercA''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
 GREATLY DEMORALIZED

Foreign exchange was more demor- alized than before, but it did not pre- vent the engagements of more gold to the extent of about $3,650, ,O0O, all for London, 1t was said.
 Bankers took up the matter of gold exports in several conferences today
 meeting of foreign exchange rs will be called shortly to con the proposition of cancelling or ss st postponing the fulfillment of
 contracts in exchange. Insur- Qtf companies continued to ask 31O,- million and even then rejected
 'isks. it was declared. The whole
 3n of gold exports took on hase when 1t became known that
 of the English, German and
 ltnes would bs pressed into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
MORGAN FOLLOWS
 EXAMPLE OF FATHER

Mr. Morgan, following the example set by his father, when he did so much to stay the panic of 1907, met there a group of the mightiest fnanciers in New York. There was opposition to the suggestion that the exchange should be closed Many of the exchange governors who were in constant communication with the group of men in MT. Morgans office secuted the idea. SeEN
 The sdebate went on behind closed doors, while all Wall street, through which word of the meeting rapidly had spread, waited arxiously for the decision. On the floor of the exchange wildly excited brokers rushed back and forth shouting In all most every brokerage house in the street there were crowds of men, some eager for the chance to buy stocks at low prices. others in dread of disaster should the market be opened.
 Then came news that Germany had de- j clared state of war in the empire. Even before this news the decision had virtual ly been reached. Word went forth that the board of governors had decided to } close the exchange.
 MT. Ely made the announcement. A few minutes before 10 he mounted the ros- trGm in the board room. The clamor in { stantly ceased. The brokers massed in silent crowd facing MT. Ely As the gong changed for the opening MT. Ely made his brief announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01

Runaway Boy Is Stricken Blind While John Rauckhorst. 1t years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
Birds Longlived

per cent of the total. needy n t. to sure anything like deceH pp."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
LITTLE BOARD" LAST
 EXCHANGE TO CLOSE

For half an hour the consolidated stock exchange, usually known as the little board" was the only open securities mar ket of the world. The consolidated opens half an hour before the New York Stock exchange. A comparatively small amount of business was done during the first half hour today at prices which showed only small changes. The consolidated closed as soon as word came that the big beard" would not open. The coffee ex- change, the produce exchange and the metal exchange quickly followed suit.
 The stock exchange took steps early In the day to discourage in every pos sible way the formation of an outside market for its securities by venture some Or Irresponsible traders. It is- sued notice to members pointing out that the constitution prohibits dealings upon any other exchange in this city, pr publicly outside of the exchange, either directly or indirectly. in securi- ties listed or quoted on the exchange. Private transactions, it Is believed. will continue in moderate volume as long ss the exchange remains closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
Arkansas Crop Spotted

'.Arkansas-The crop is abnormally spot ted in Arkansas. In sections which have had rain and in the river bottoms there is the best prospect for years. In ex- tremely dry sections. which are numerous, tho plant b small but generally well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
n Prices on Boys Wearables
Boys Under wear

All 25c Garments .19c All soc Garments .39c All $100 Garments ....... .79c Boys Night Shirts or Pajamas 50c Night Shirts ...... :. .39c Toe Night Shirts .59c $1.00 Shirts or Pajamas =. .79c $1.25 and 1.50 Shirts or
 PaJamaS ...... .5SC These come in all the soft. cool fabrics for summer wear. Sizes for boys to IS yeaxA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-01
SHOUT OF RELIEF
 FOLLOWS ANNOUNCEMENT

For an instantA while the significance If his words was sinking there was no sound. Then there came a shout of re- lief.
 second conference of bankers was held late today in Mr. Morgan's office, but no further action was decided on. During tEe day the foremost men of Wall street kept in close touch with one an ottcr. in an effort to effect an adjustment Of the situation speedily as possible. It was said that the present position of the banks was unusually strong; that none | was in need of assistance, and that noth- 'ing of an alarming character need be ap- pr pIehendcd, whatever the developments in Europe
 The cotton exchange was open one hour and 10 minutes, in which time the three failures were announced. The cotton ex- change had it's worst experience since the historic day in 1904, when Daniel J. Suly failed. The Pell firm, largest of the three which suspended, did an extensive busi- ness and had contracts widely scattered.
 William Allen Butler of counsel for the firm, in statement tonight, said an es- innate of assets and liabilities was not possible now. but that accountants were at work.
 The cotton market was extremely ex- cited. Fluctuations ranged from 15O to , nearly 200 points, meaning a change of values of S7.50 to $10 bale.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Giant Hero Finds
Hospital Dull

PETROGRAD. Aug. 81 CBy mail to
New York).-The bravery and love
of fight of the Russian soldier is
shown in a conversation between
the Car and a wounded trooper
who was brought back from the
front. His majesty was visiting
the wounded when he came upon
the giant guardsman. who wore
three crosses of St George. a dec
Grafton conferred only upon SOL
diers wounded while engaged in
some gallant action.
Noticing the troopers left arm
in a sling. the Car said:
You have again been wounded"
Yes. sir: last time In Manchuria.
this time near Gumbinnen."
The Gar had been informed that
the trooper had captured five Ger
mans single-handed, and mentioned
the fact.
Yes. your majesty" the trooper
said; they were hiding in houses
and ! pulled them out one by one
when we stormed the village. Some
body put a bullet in nv arm. but
e. brought them, along just the
same
When the Car asked if there
was anything the trooper wished,
he replied:
"Oh, yes: let me go back. MY
arm will be all right in a few days.
1t is very dull here. There we see
new towns every day and there Is
plenty of interesting work.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
ASKED OF AMERICA
Message" Issued by Peace So
Ciety Predicts Arbitration
Will End Wars.

The American Peace Society, in a
message to the American people, urges
everyone to unite in prayer and suppl
cation for the restoration Of world
Teace. The message is issued through
Senator Theodore f. Burton. president
"f the society, and Arthur Deering Call.
director of the organization.
II is set forth in the message" that
the efforts exerted by the people of "a
great nation. whose neutrality and good
'aith is undoubted, cannot but have a
~alutary effect" The message blames
the conflict on the enormous armaments
of the powers. the compulsory military
service. the unsuitable ambition" of
certain rulers ITO increase their per-
sunal power and the intolerable Sc
cret alliances between nations.
The time must inevitably come" ="
SAYS the message. when the peoples of
tho world will demand that the con-
Iroversies between nations shall be set
tied by some form of judicial proce-
dure similar to that now used in the
settlement of controversies between in
dividualS.''
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Refuse to Send Money to
Import German Actors

Officials of the State and Treasury
Departments have refused to take ac-
tion at this time on the request of
Congressman Stafford of Wisconsin
that s2.Oo0 be forwarded to Germany
20 bring German actors of a stock
company. booked at a Milwaukee the
ater. to this country.
The officials took the position that
sold taken abroad on the gold ships
and deposited with the Bank of Eng
lands Canadian branch may not be
sufficient to bring all Americans home
II was decided that the American re-
lief problem should he settled before
efforts are made to pick up other an
-Ies Of the relief situation.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
CLEARANCE SALE
OF FAMOUS.
kUPPFNhE|MFR
CLOTHING STILL
IN PROGRESS
Suits Formerly Selling Up To
$3.50 Being Disposed
Of For Sass.
Grosner's, 1913 Pa. Ave., Is
Scene of Busy Clothing
Sale.

A scene Of great activity is to be
found these days at Grosners. lob
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, where
the large stock Of the famous Kuppen-
heimer Clothing is being rapidly closed
out.
This sale is a semi-annual event In
Washington. and Grosner's is the head
quarters. The factory ships its entire
"end of the season" stock here to be
sold at a price representing but a frac-
tion of its original value.
An excellent selection of high class
garments still remains. and in order to
effect a quick clearance, the purchaser
will be given tho choice of any suit in
the stock, selling up to $3.50 for $12.S5.
This includes black and blue sun-proof
serges.
This is an opportunity to buy a suit
made by these nationally known manu-
facturers at a price way below cost.
These garments will serve for early fall
wear and all next season as well. All
are this seasons styles. weaves and
fabrics.
Note the name and number carefully
Grosner's. 1913 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
ASKS PRAYER FOR
END OF WAR

NEW YORK, Sept. l3.--This is
Peace Day, although President
Wilson has designated October
as a national day Of prayer
for peace.
In a message to the American
people, The American Peace
Society calls upon peace-lovers
to unite in prayer today, and
direct their efforts for peace
on each succeeding day. The
message is signed by Senator
Theodore E. Burton, president
of the society, and Arthur D.
Call, director.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
3 Skeletons Believed
Arch-Slayer's Victims

CHICAGO. Sept 13.-Finding of the
skeletons of two men and a woman
buried in a field near Momence. ILL.,. led
the police to believe that the bones
OF three more victims of Herman Web
ster Mudgett. alias Holmes. who was
hanged in Philadelphia in 1895. have
been unearthed.
Before Holmes went to trial in PAila-
dclphia. detectives searched the field
for the body of Minnie Williams. secre-
tary to the murderer in his swindling
schemes. who disappeared mysterioLsly
from the Holmes castle" but the
body was not found. When Holmes
mounted the gallows at Philadelphia he
confessed to having killed twelve per-
sons.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13

relation between parent and teacher,
and he also spoke of other topics rela-
tive to progressive schooling OF the
young.
The entire day at I.anham was given
over to a varied program in which the
citizens association. study Club, schooi,
church, and fraternai orders partlcl-
mated. All these interests we're organ
ined into a federation which was form
ed to hold a celebration once each
year,
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Elaborate Program for
Closing Carnival Week

AT elaborate program has been pc
rared for the Mt. Rainier carnival for
the closing week beginning tomorrow.
Wfen the pupils of Miss Mattingly will
give exhibition dances. There will be
"one-step'' contests at the carnival on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Wednesday night will be 'Mardi Gras
night" and prizes will be awarded to
~ rsons appearing in the funniest .'Us-
tunes On Friday night the Boy Scouts
VIII give an exhibition of first-aid treat
ment Country dinners are served On
he grounds each evening from to 5
2. m.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Scouts Do Patrol Duty
At Mt. Rainier Carnival

There was no meeting at headquarters
of Troop last Friday. all of the boys
having been called out by the mayor
of Mt Rainier to do patrol duty ut the
carnival. which will last one week
longer.
Scoutmaster Charles III. Pryor is ex-
pected home this evening from Ralti-
more. where he spent the week Troop
Leader Lloyd Morton has been in
charge of the troop.
The troop is scheduled to give An ex-
hibition of first aid work on the dan
cling pavilion Friday. hence there will
be no meeting.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Washingtonians Speak
At Lanham's Meeting

Concluding the Federation Day ex-
ercises at Lanham, Md. yesterday,
two Washington men. Stephen f.
Kramer. supervising principal of the
District schools. and William F. GUIDE,
president of the Chamber of Commerce,
spoke.
Mr.. Guide talked of the good to be de-
rived from organizations among citi-
Zens, and recommended open meetings
at which every one in the community
have an opportunity to make sugges-
tions for the betterment OF conditio..s
Mr.. Kramer dealt at length on the
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Funerals
Maurice J. Wall.

Funeral services for Maurice J. Wall
thirty-three years old, second assistant
examiner at the Patent Office, who died
at Garfield Hospital yesterday, will be
held GS Tuesay morning at the resi-
dencc, 1882 Eleventh street northwest
Mr. Wall, who was graduated from
the Georgetown University Law School
in 1905, shortly afterward entered the
service at the Patent Office He was
fourth degree knight of Carroll Coun-
Gil. Knights of Columbus. and Il member
Of the Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity.
He is survived by Mrs Wall and I
three-year- daughter.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Charles A. Sickle.

Charles a. Sickle. a resient of Wash
inston for twenty-siX years, and a
prominent lawyer, who died suddenly at
his home, the Franklin apartment, 1917
Fourteenth street northwest, will be
buried Tuesday afternoon from the resi-
Gence. 1nterment will be in Glcnwood
Cemetery.
Mr.. Sickle was born sixty-ffve years
ago. in Philadelphia. Pa, the son of the
late Charles A. Sickle, jr., who served
in the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Regiment during the civil war. He was
a member of the Masonic order for
many years.
Mrs. Florence Sickle. his wife, and
two daughters survive him.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
James P. Considine, Noted
Sporting Expert, Dead

NEW YORK. Sept. 13-James P
Jim) Considine. noted sporting expert,
hotel proprietor, and general all-around
sport. was found dead in hts bed yaster-
daa in the Hotel Normandie. Considine.
with his two brothers. was interested
in the Hotel Metropole. in front of
which Herman Rosenthal, gambler. was
murdered
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
JOY Riders Run Into Tree,
Damage "Borrowed' Car

Two joy riders started off with the
automobile of Lester D. Moore. which
was standing in front of 1340 | street
northwest last night. They got as
far as Thirteenth street. when the
machine collided with a tree damag-
ing it to the extent of s25. The two
young men escaped.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
W. B Matthews.

Funeral services for w. B. Matthews
a prominent lawyer fthis city, who
died at his home. 1873 Irving street
northwest, of acute indigestion. will be
held at the residence on Tuesday morn
ing. Burial will be in Hollywood Gem
etery. Richmond, the same day.
Mr.. Matthews was a graduate of the
University of Virginia, and was born in
Virginia. He also attended the old Co
lumbian University here. After prac-
ticing law in Richmond for some time
he gave up his clientele there to come
to Washington. where he has resided
fer thirty-five years.
Mrs Matthews and two children. W.
3. Matthews and Sue NJ. Graves, sur
vive him.
The Washington times., 1914-09-13
Tohn H. Benton.

John II. Benton. a longtime resident
of the District, Pension Office clerk. and
a local church official, who died at his
home. 462 o street northwest, Friday
will be buried from the Hamline NJ. E
Church. Ninth and p streets, tomorrow
at . o'clock. Interment will be in Glen
wood Cemetery.