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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
.DEFUN|AK ON THE
 STAND IN RATE CASE
Lamb, Assistant Comptroller of l.. & N. Completes Tes-
 timony Friday

Montgomery, September 1S=tSpe- eial )--George W. Lamb of Louisville assistant comptroller of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company com plcted his testimony before the railroad commission early this afternoon in the case in which his road is seeking tc withdraw all special coal rates from Birmingham to Gadsden, Anniston Talladega and other cities in that dis trict and to increase the rate of coai from the mines to Birmingham 10 cents per ton. MT. Lamb was on the stand yesterday.
 At the conclusion of his testimony Earnest A. Defuniak, general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville went on the stand and was still being examined when the commission ad. journed this afternoon. Mir. Defunial will probably be on the stand the greater part of tomorrow.
 Following the testimony of railroad officials, the various coal companies will put witnesses on the stand. Indi- cations are that the hearings will not be concluded before the last of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
CONFIDENT FEELING
 IS MAINTAINED
Hesitancy in Entering Upon New Commitments
 Continues

New York September 1s.-Dun's re view tomorrow will say:
 'Hesitsncy in entering upon new commitments continues and spirit of caution Is manifest everywhere. yet the confident feeling in business circles is maintained. Sentiment Is strengthened by developments in the financial situa- tion,.a favorable impression being ere ated by the further improvement in for eign exchange and the action taken to meet maturing obligations abroad. Con siderable gold already has been shipped to Canada for this purpose, and it is evident that banking interests here are trying actively to restore more normal monetary conditions. The prevailing high rates for accommodation still exert restraining influence upon trade expansion, but moderate progress is noted in various leading lines, es- peeially in the eastern and western sec tions of the country.
 Failures this week in the United States were 3S4, compared with 2s2; in Canada, 55 against 20 last year. Bank ing clearings. $2,o67624,000. decrease of 267 from last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
BIRMINGHAM. ENsLEY AND BESSEMER RAILROAD COMPANY
 First Mortgage Five Per Cent Thirty Year Gold Bonds.

In view of the default by the Bir- mingham, Ensley and Bessemer Rail- road company in payment of the inter- est on it's first mortgage bonds due September 1, 1914, 1t is evident that the holders of bonds should unite in prompt and concerted action for the protection of their interests. At the request of holders of said bonds to a large amount the undersigned have consented to act as a committee for the bondholders, reserving the righ. to associate. others with themselves as members of such committee.
 A protective agreement dated Sep- tenber 15, 1914, has been prepared Holders of bonds are urged to de- posite the same at once in negotiable tember l, 1914. and all subsequent cou- company of New York. the depositary named in the protective agreement at its office. No. 65 Cedar street. New York city. Certificates of deposit will be issued for all bonds so deposited. For further information and for copies of the protective agreement ap- ply to the secretary.
 Dated September 12, 1914.
 CHARLES H. ZEHNDER,
 Chairman.
 SAMUEL B. vROOMAN,
 ]. D. KIRKPATRICK.
 FREDERICK H. HACK.
 D. F. SHERMAN, Secretary B>ndholders' Committee, 42 Broadway. New York city.
 Empire Trust company. depositary, 65 Cedar street. New York city. s-14-16-19-23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
THE bUY-A-bALE IDEA MEETSW|THFAV0R|N ALL PARTS IF SOUTH.
Virginia and Missouri Firms Seek Information as to How to Purchase
 Staple

Montgomery, September ts.-(spe- c;al. )-That the "buy -a-ba1e" move ment is meeting with popular favor in all parts of the south Is evidenced by the fact that many letters have come 10 the governors office during tho past few days asking for informa-
 ton relative to the plan and seeking
 means of promoting the success of the
 scheme The latest correspondence re-
 ceived at the governors office came
 today from a well known wholesale
 establishment of St. Louis and from
 large manufacturing plant at Peters
 burg. Va.
 The St. Louis correspondent was the corporation of George D. Barnard Ss Co, wholesale stationers, who enclosed
 check for sloo with which to pur-
 chase two bales of cotton. We are ranfully aware of the distressing con-
 dit ion in the south caused by the Eu-
 rorean war wrote k. T. Ustick, vice president of the company. Someone
 has offered us a partial solution to the stagnation In the south. the purchase
 of a bale of cotton each. by as many persons as can afford to carry It. to hc held until such time as a market Is to he found al not less than 10 cents per pound.
 The check was in St. Louis exchange for s100 and made out to the governor. Similar letters, each containing check for like amount, were sent to the governors of the other cotton produc- ing states.
 The Petersburg firm. the Virginia Trunk and Bag company, asked for Information as to how to purchase Q bale of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Live Stock

Chicago, September 1s.-Hogs: Receipts , 12,oooS market weak, mostly loc lower Bulk, $s. 45M9: light $s.s0d9 40: mixed SS. 25m9. 40; heavy, $S 10@S 40; rough, sS.10@ s.15; pigs, $5. 25@e.
 Cattle: Receipts. 200o market weak Reeves. ss.9o@11; steers, s6.35q9 .25; stock CTS, s5. .50@s. S5; cows and heifers, s. roc a.as; calves. sS. 5od12 .25
 Sheep Receipts, 2l000 market weak 15 to 25 cents under yesteidaxs s aver age. Sheep. 8 .3o06.05; yearlings S6m6.95 lambs, $7@S.60
 Kansas City. September 1S.-Hogss Re ceipts, 230o market steady to 3oc higher Bulk, '$S. 40qS 90; heavy, $s. .50dS. .95:. pack CTS and butchers sS. S.45d9.05; light, $s.S5@ s95: pigs, s7.500fs, 9.
 Cattle: Receipts, 20e0: market steady steers, SS@9. 75; western steers, 6.75@9. 25 southern steers. s5 25Gl7 25; cows. $f50d 725; heifers, $6l50n9. 50: stockers. $6M8. 2o.
 Sheep: Receipts. 6O0o; market slow tc weak Lambs, s7.75@s5 50; yearlings, ss5,75d s6.75: wethers. s5.40d61o: ewes. s5@S.6o stockers and feeders. $40t7 50
 St. Louis, September. 1S.-Hogs: Re ceipts 7G90; market 10c higher. Pigs and lights. s7. 1909. 42iz; mixed and butchers s91069.35: good heavy. ss.99d915.
 Cattle, Receipts. 2700; market steady Native beef steers. s7.5oml0.75; cows ano heifers. 8Q9.65; stocSers, $5d7 50; Texas and Indian steers. s6mS; cows and heif- CTS, S4a6 50: native calves. s6d11.
 Sheep: Receipts. 100; market 15 to 25e lower. Native muttons. s40f5.eo; lambs. s 6S.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
WHOLESALE TRADE
 CONTINUES GOOD Week-End Trade Proves Excellent-NO Change in
 Flour Prices

Business on Norris avenue continues good, and the weekend produce trade has proven excellent. Fish and oysters are in good demand, and supplies are said to be adequate. The poultry men are also transacting satisfactory business. The slack demand for meat which prevails at this time has reacted somewhat on quotations, and the mar ket Is somewhat off Salt meat has experienced heavy reductions in price.
 There were no changes in flour prices yesterday on the local market despite the fact that wheat quotations were reduced by as much as 3 cents on the day before. There was slight reac- ton yesterday, however, in the Chi cago wheat market. and this probably accounts for an unchanged flour mar let, as local quotations have heretofore proven highly sensitive to changes in the wheat market. Oats were quoted at 67c yesterday, 8 rise of Pc over the price of the day before. Business gen orally is reported active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
FINAL VOTE ON
 TRUST BILL TODAY

Washington, September 1S.-Conferees of the Senate and House on the Clayton antitrust bill today agreed to take final vote on all disputed sections of the bill at noon on Monday and to make their report Tuesday.
 The disputed sections of the bill to- gether with the portions already agreed to. were submitted to President Wilson and officials of the department of justice to6ay. When the conferecs resumed theii sessions after the visit to the White House, practically all of the mea sure had been accepted. except the sections relat- ing to interlocking directors in banks and to prevent corporations doing ar interstate business from violating the laws of states in which they are incor. porated or during business.
 The conferees expect to reac ha com. plete agreement with little further dif. ficuty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
GARRARD HARRIS
 TOLEAVE TODAY
Says Birmingham Men Well Informed on Conditions
 in Latin-America

Garrard Harris, special government agent to investigate trade conditions ir Central America will leave Birmingham at 12 o'clock today. after having con ferred with large number of Birming- hams promenent manufacturers and busi- ness men regarding special phases of the work in which he Is engaged His time here has been completely filled with in- terviews with business men. and between and 1e o'clock this morning he will be very busy.
 NIr. Harris was appointed by the gov ernnment to investigate trade conditions in Central America, and to find out what American made goods could find a profit able field there and what products of those countries could be used in the United States. He will enter Central America at British Honduras. and expects to be seven months completing his work. He came to Birmingham at the request of Senator Frank s. White for the purpose of reeev- lines of trade and to make suggestions tc business men.
 The manufacturers and business mer with whom I have talked here are re- markaby well informed on conditions anc the essentials of getting the trade il Central and South America.'' said Mir Harris yesterday. "They evidently hay, devoted great deal of care and clos, study to the trade situation, and 1 be lieve they are going to make a success in their efforts in that line. see nc reason why they should not because witi such sound ideas and natural advantages this district has. it's success should b, almost certain, when trade is pushed along the lines they have outlined t' me-"
 Mir. Harris was much impressed wltl Birmingham He said he thought it's bus ness section was very metropolitan. H, saw only a small part of the residential sections here. but expressed amazemen at the beauty of the Highland avenue sec tion and Altamont road from which view is to be had of all Birmingham.
 Mir. Harris win leave today at 12 o'clocl for New Orleans, where he expects within a few days to get a boat for Centra America. He will prepare his data for de partment of commerce bulletins at stated intervals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
GOOD BUSINESS
 IN NEW ORLEANS
Southern Spot Cotton Mar kets Continue to Show
 Steady Advance

New Orleans. September ls.-southcrn spot cotton markets today continued to show steady advance, and in some cases reported what might be considered. under present circumstances, heavy trading.
 In the eastern belt Savannah and Nor folk advanced prices Ac, Savannah quot ing middling at SIC and Norfolk at SSsc. In the central belt Memphis rose an eighth ot cent. quoting midding at SIC and re- porting sales of 1000 bales. In the western belt Houston. Dallas and Galveston all marked quotations up one-eighth, Houston and Galveston quoting mlddlng at slkc While Dallas stood at Sisc. Sales at Dallas s were surprisingly large. 3336 bales; Gal weston traded in 1000 bales and Houston in looa, These large Texas sales were thought to mean that mills generally were taking more interest in acquiring their supplies of raw material for the sea son.
 Foreign exports for the day from all United States ports were 1884 bales, which. while small. were better than the aver age daily outward movement since the Eu- ropean war started The coastw1se move- ment was 9767 bales. and 1t was considered that much of this cotton was destined for American mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
REPUBLICANS FILE
 LIST OF NOMIN NATIONS

Montgomery, September 1s.-(Special) ) Republican nominees for state and con gressional offices were filed in the office of the secretary of state today by Charles B. Kennamer. chairman, and s. T. Wright, secretary of the state republican com mittee The nominees were selected at a convention in Birmingham on July P last. Following is the list:
 For United States senator, Alex c. Birch, Birmingham; congressman at aige James I. Abercrombie, Birming- ham; lieutenant governor. George Beyer, Cullman secretary of state, Frank Eel tus, Birmingham: attorney general w. l.. Chenault. Russellville: treasurer. J. w. Atkins, Heflin; auditor, R. o. Noogen, Attalla; associate justices of the supreme court, Warren s. Reese of Montgomery and James B. Sloan, Oneonta: commits sioner of agriculture. Norris Woodruff. Alexandria; railroad commissioner, C. R. Lunsford. Hackelburg; superintendent of education. Thomas H. Robinson, Russell vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19

Farmers of Etowah county will meet at the courthouse tomorrow morning to discuss the cotton situation. Competi-
 tive bidding yesterday sent the price to Sls cents, and further improvement lis expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
PAGEANT TO FEATURE
 COLBERT COUNTY FAIR
Parade at Tuscumbia October 2 Will Depict Salient Points of Interest
 in States History

Florence, September 1S.-(Special.) ) The Colbert County fair, which Is to be held in Tuscumbia on October T. Is attracting much interest in Florence, many of whose citizens will take part in the great pageant depicting the sa- lient points of interest in the history of Alabama.
 The epochs shown n their order are the discovery of the state by DeSoto, the period of colonization beginning in 17O2, in which is featured the sun dance of the aboriginal inhabitants and the era of American occupation. begin ming in 1900. The pageant will con- clude with living flag of the United States. Great care is being taken to have the costumes historically correct, and as all participants are being as- siduously drilled.
 By courtesy of the various auto own CTS of Florence the young ladies who are just entering the state normal school visited the various points of in- terest in and about Florence yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Fruits and Produce

Cantaloupes-$2@2.2o 20. Watermelons-15Q3o Lemons-s4. 5045 50.
 Limes-75cQs1.25. Virginia Cabbage-2c ib. Northern Appes-Barrel, fancy. S4.50. Home-Grown Lettuce-Per hamper, q California Peaches-$1.10 per box. Peanuts-6@7c.
 Imported Peanuts-9hc pound. Egg Plants-$2Q2.5 50. Pineapples-s2Q2.5 Snap Beans-S1.50 50. New Sweet Potatoes-Barrel. S2.5O. New Irish Potatoes-In sackc. s110. Squash-Hamper, q. Cucumbers-Per crate, slQ1t6. New Corn-Dozen, 15c. Peaches-Georgia, S.7542.5o. White Grapes-4-lb. baskets, a0c. Flgs-$250Q3 pef crate. Okra, six-basket crate, $2.50. Tnmatoes--Six-baske sket crates, $2. 5068. Concord Grapes-4 pounds. 1Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Boston Wool Market

Boston, September 1S-The wool mar ket has been quiet this week. new con tracts reported hardly exceeding 2,000 900 pounds, including all grades. The tone is easier and sales have been made in instances at. lower prices. although some large holders are refusing to meet buy ers' offers. The financial situation is a little better and the outlook for business in the colonial markets is also better. Missouri three-eighths blood, 26c quarter blood. 25s4q26c; braid, 22c Kentucky and similar, half-blood unwashed, 26d27c; three-quarter blood, unwashed, 27@2Sc. Secured basis: Texas. fine 12 months, 600 62c; fine six to eight months, 55@57c; fine fall 4S050c I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
ADJUSTMENTS
"Adele"

The distinct feature in the production of Adele. he big musical success, which plays T return engagement at the Jeffer- son theatre Wednesday matinee and night, is the fact that the New Era Pro- ducing company, Inc. Joseph P. BiclSer- ton, Jr., managing director. it's sponsor. has given to 1t line of costumes the ike of which has not been seen for many years. The gowns worn by the ladies of the company represent the very latest word in Parisian styles and are tho only new gowns that have arrived fin the United States since the European war crisis. Seat sale Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Help to Cut Down the
 Government Expense

Washington, September 18-In4 line with President Wilson's announcement that the governments expense must be kept down, Secretary Houston has in- structed bureau chiefs of the depart
 ment of agriculture not to plan new projects unless aimed to meet, some emergency growing out of the Euro- pean war. and not to attempt exten- sions of projects under way where they will not be injured by marking time
 With it's wide range of constructive work the agricultural departments ex- penditures have increased from $3,826,- 900 in 1900 to $25,S65.O0o in the fiscal year of 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
CROSSLAND INDORSED
 FOR TAX ASSESSOR

|. Montgomery, September 1S.-(spe- |city.)--City and county officials, busi- ness and professional men of Montgom- |ery met this afterrvoon and indorsed David w. Crossland for the office of tax assessor of Montgomery county to suc- ceed the late Morgan S. Gilmer. Tele-
 grams urging MT. Crossland's appoint
 ment were sent to the governor at
 Washington. MT. Crossland has been
 connected with the tax assessors office
 for several years, and he is being 1n- dorsed for the office by all classes of |oitixens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
REGIMENT CASE
 IN NCULlMAN MONDAY
Proceedings Against Con- msisi0ners to Be Tried Be-
 fore Judge Speake

cullman, September 1s.-tSpecial)
 Tho impeachment proceedings against the county commissioners will begin on Monday, September si. and will be tried before Circuit Judge D. W. speake, In the circuit court The com missioners will be represented by very able counsel and will put up a stiff fight. They believe the action taken against them was entirely too drastic, as there was no intention on their part to violate the law. they simply being the victims of misplaced confi- d.nce.
 The municipal election for city off cers will be held on Monday, Septem- Der 2l. There will be three tickets in the field The candidates for mayor are M. l.. Robertson, John F. Beyei and Adam Dreher.
 The case of Probate Judge R. I Burke against J. c. Garland X Co. railroad contractors. and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company fol
 the death of hls brother. Edmund, ter minated yesterday in verdict for tho Iplaintiff for sS000. Judge Burke will appeal the case. not being satisfied
 with some of the rulings of Circuit Judge D. w. Speake.
 A new lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Security was organized here last week with a membership of IS This lodge carries life insurance, and
 also has a social feature which takes | in members of the families of the in- ! sured members.
 l The new Baptist church, which is being erected on the corner of Fifth street and Second avenue west. Is rap | idly nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Money on Call

New York, September 1S.-Foreign ex- change weaker Cables, s4.9S. I5@4.9f. For demand. si93@93S So. Time money, 9QS per cent. Mexican pesos 40 per cent nominal. Bar silver 51E per cent. Mercantile paper, per cent. Exchanges, sl,76S, 400; bal ances, S11, ,S76. 309.
 Closing: Mercantile paper, per cent. Sterling exchange. firm: cables, 496, for demand 495. Time money, 7aS per cent. Bar silver. 5ls4 per cent. Mexican dol lars, 40 per -oent--~- z<ra ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Coffee Market

New York, September 1S.-The coffee market was unsettled and a shade easier today, particularly on Santos grades. Not much change was reported in the cost and freight situation, but there were con- tinued rumors that Brazilian shippers would accept bids at slight concessions from the quoted prices, while further ar rivals here and the continued slack de- mand probably were responsible for the declining tendency of the local spot mar ket. Rio 7's were quoted at 6sd and San tos As at 1lss Hamburg statisticians es- timated at decrease of 7,3oO.000 bags in the worlds visible supply for August against an increase of 9,600,fc9 for last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
BANK OF BAY ANNETTE
 SELLS OUT HOLDINGS
Depositors Will Be Paid in Full by Baldwin County Bank, Now
 in Charge

Bay Minette, September 1s.-(5pecial) The Bank of Bay Minette today sold out it's entire holdings to the Baldwin County bank of this place in order to save them. selves from being closed.
 The bank was started a little mora than year ago and until recently seemed to be doing good business. Their dis continuance. however. is not surprise. and all the depositors will be paid In full by the older institution. which is now in charge of all the business of the retiring bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
At the Biiou

Good. wholesome clean musical comedy is offered at the Bijou this week by Tho Trans-Atlantics' and the theatre prom ises to be well filled for the matinee this afternoon Many women seek the Bijou on Saturday afternoon as offering the cleverest and best amusement. here is plenty of music. chorus of pretty yirls. large number of stunning costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
FAMOUS PRUSSIAN
 FORCE WIPED OUT

London, September 1s.--qo:35 D. m)-The Paris correspondent of the Exchange Tel egraph company says: "All accounts re- ceived in Paris agree that the famous Prussian guards corps, the elite of the empire, and the especial pride of the Ger man Emperor, has been virtually plotted out in the battles waged along the Mouse. Marne and Aisne rivers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
"Hanky Paukyv

"Hanky Panky" which will be seen matinee and night, is musical melanse. Fresh, bright costumes. tuneful music, graceful dancing and last but not least. bit of scrambled nonsense of the fa- nous Lew Fields brand. make up the evenings offering under the Illuminating title of "lIanl<y Panky." It is intended to drive dull care away and succeeds ade nirably Seat sale Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
Articles of Incorporation

Montgomery, September 1S.-(Special.) The secretary of state has been informed of the incorporation of the Clapton Pub fishing company of Clanton. Chiffon coun- ty The new corporation is capitalized at s2O0. one-half of which has been paid in. Incorporators: J. P. vanDerveer. Jr.. W. c. Barbour and !. D. Driver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-19
MUCH STRENGTH|N } THE WHEAT MARKET
Reports of European Busi- ness Boosts Grain-1 1-2
 to 1 5-Sc Net Advance

Chicago. September IS. 1S.-Persistent re ports of European business at the sea- board and at the gulf and of good sales here to foreigners put considerable strength today into wheat. Although the feeling in the end was rather nervous, the market showed an advance of 1lan 1ssc net. Corn finished as@lssc up. Oats with a gain of 1sGAc. and provisions the same as last night to 121ac above.
 Export transactions in wheat for the day were estimated at 100000 bushels, and there were advices that farmers were selling less freely. especially in Kansas and the northwest.
 Signs also were not wanting that the crest of the movement of the crop in the spring wheat belt had been reached.
 Corn, trade lacked volume, but the mar ket hardened with wheat and as a re- suit of sales said to have been made at New York for shipment to France.
 Oats trade broadened out because of a renewal of seaboard demand. Some ex- porters were said to have paid the high est figures so far on the crop.
 Support from large packer overcame weakness in provisions due to break in the price of hogs. Buying was confined chiefly to October lard