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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
STUDENTS INDORSE
 BUY-A-BALE PLAN
Agree to Purchase Cotton From Farmer Direct-All Contribute
 to Movement

University. October 2.-(Special)-The students of the University of Alabama today Joined the buy-a-bale of cotton at 10 cents movement, when by a unan- imous vote they decided to contribute 10 cents each to a fund for the pur- pose of purchasing bale of the south s staple from some Tuscaloosa county farmer who needs help. The bale will be bought by the Young Mems Chris tian association and the Young Mems Christian association at the university in the name of the student body.
 The action was taken at a general assembly of the students held in Nor gan hall this morning. The proposi- tion was presented by Prof. Lee Bid- good of the department of economies, who declared that the buya bale movement is the best means of giving temporary relief to the farmers of the south. The idea was received with the greatest enthusiasm. A number of the students urged that two bales be bought.
 Following the decision to buy bale committee was appointed to collect the funds, and d large part of the nec- essary amount was taken up before lthe students left the hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
SOLLIE REELECTED
 CHEER LEADER

University, October 2.-(Special )-At a meeting of the student body held in Morgan hall this morning officers of the Athletic association were elected and rules for the abolition of hazing and the government of members of the freshman class. previously adopted by the several classes. were ratified.
 The election resulted as follows E. E. Werner of Richland. S. C., junior assistant manager of the football team H. B. Love of New Market president of the Athetlic associations William Harsh of Birmingham, vice president; c. w. Joplin of Gurley, representative of the student body on the general committee on athletics; Mike Sollie of ozark, cheer leader
 The main features in the regulations for freshmen are that the freshmen shall wear green caps and that they shall not attend social functions till after midyear examinations. The adop- tion of these rules means the abandon- ment of all forms of hazing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
]. |. GOODKN|CHT
 DIES IN TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tenn. October 2--James Lin coin Goodnight, aged 6S, clerk and treas urer general travelling secretary of the general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, died at 5 o'clock this afternoon at Red Boiling Springs. He had been i'll 10 days with heart trouble
 Dr. Goodnight was president of West Virginia university in 1s95-97 and presi- dent of Illinois Presbyterian university leOO-94 He was organizer and cashier of the Citizens National bank, Covington, O., 1900.
 pr. Goodnight was born in Allen county, Kentucky. He served pastorates at various places in Kentucky, Nash viile Tenn, at Covington, O., and Waynesburg, Pa. The body will be brought to Nashville tomorrow and fu- neral and burial will take place here.
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tably to cause a favorable influence on the foreign exchange market. The demand for wheat it is presumed, will be so heavy that the. entire surplus which the unprecedented wheat harvest of this year has made will be speedily marketed abroad and at prices for which the his tory of international trade in wheat has no parallel. It is inevitable that with in dustries stimulated as this foreign de- mand must stimulate them, there should be favorable reaction upon domestic busi- ness of all~ kinds. That is one of the reasons why the American banks hope to be able speedily to meet the healthful de- mands of American business men for credit and funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
KETT|G IS NAMED
 CLASS | DIRECTOR Federal Reserve Board An nOunces Directors From . This District

Washington October 1.-Class "C' di- fectors to represent the government in the federal reserve banks of Atlanta and Philadelphia were announced to- night by the federal reserve board. Di- rectors of this class for five of the 12 reserve banks were named Wednesday and it is expected that those for the remaining five will be announced to- morrow, making possible the organiza- tion of the new system in the imme- diate future.
 The Atlanta appointments tonigh, were:
 M. B. Wellborn. Anniston, chair man of board of directors and federal reserve agent Edward T. Brown. At lanta. vice chairman and deputy federal reserve agent; w. H. Kettig, Birming- ham, director.
 Richard L. Austin. Philadelphia, was named federal reserve agent and chair man of the board of directors for Phil adelphia.
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school. Prospects are bright for very
 successful year for the club.
 At St Anthonys Catholic church of this city, divine services will be conduct ed tomorrow. The following announce ment has been made: Order of divine services, low mass and instruction, s O o'clock d. m; Sunday school 9 o'clock a. m., high mass and sermon 10 o'clock a. m baptisms 8 o'clock D. m., week day mass 7:3O o'clock d. m. R. A. storm, superintendent of Sunday school Rev. R. J. McQuillan, pastor.
 1 Tn the first practice game of the sea l son, the Ensley high school football team defeated the Tuxedo football team by a
 score of $ to 0. The game was fast and l hard fought throughout Cook of Ensley making the only touchdown of the game l by line plunges. The Ensley team is get | ting down to hard practice and is looking
 forward to a very successful year. A
 number of the old players are back al 1 their positions and Coach Craig has plenty of new material to choose from The lineup was as follows: Ensley High 1 School-Propst, center; Albert and Brown | guards; Bennett and Meeks. tackle; Pom der and Cook, left half; Gingery, righl half; Cook and. Walker, quarter; Lewis full; Hickman and McWhaters ends Tuxedo-Herst, center; Mandy and Dean guards; Sullivan and Gillett. tackle; M Ponder and Noble half backs; Scott quarter; Delaney, full; G. Propst ana Stone, ends.
 ] The first meeting of the season of tn,
 vvabawo <,f fho Wo1ch od1ouS cor{o<xy n4
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NEWS 0F ENSLEY

There will be meeting of the commit tee of the Ensley lodge No. 9S7, Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks. ap- pointed by Victor Johnston. exalted ruler, to arrange for the annual minstrel enter tainment on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
 The committee is composed of D. A
 Echols, chairman; Hugh Hill, T. R. Mox- ley, w. M Landrum, J. Ellis Brown, Lee Kelley and Albert Spencer. The pre- liminary preparations for the minstre will be made at the meeting tomorrow Each year the Ensley lodge gives a min strel show. the entire proceeds go tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Dismissal vindicated

Montgomery. October 2.-tSpecial) vindication of the action of the state military department in dismissing Bat tery of Montgomery, first field ar
 tillery, from the service of the Alabama National Guard has been shown by the
 United States war department, which has refused to investigate the muster ing out of the company. The investi- gation was asked by Capt Sam Ros- wald, commander. and members of the battery. FThe only hope for an in- yestigations now Is through the gover- nor and the state military department and it3ls unlikely that either will grant | the battery's request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Ind;ui;dua1ity

This year especially elimin- ating the tailored suits on ac- count of price, and eliminating the ready-made suit because of it's lack of individuality, we must emphasize the individual ity of made Suits.
 No man, least of all a man actually getting on in years, has to look older-he can have his suit tailored to make him look as youthful and as healthy as he wants to feel.
 Garments that look well on tall, slender figures would be ill-becoming to those of shorter stature and inclined to stout ness. The experts in charge of this sale will study your per sonality and figure and strive to design the suits to blend with your individuality and to meet the peculiarities of form and to emphasize the most at tractive points of your figure and appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Enter Tax Protest

Anniston, october 2.-(Special)-A large number of business men, firms and cor porations have been summoned to appear before the commissioners court of Cal houn county this month to make answer to the court for their failure to give ac- count for solvent credit taxes. mass meeting was held on September 10 to get the commissioners to postpone action on the cases, but they have not yet rendered a decision in the matter and another meeting is being considered for the pur- pose of putting the final action off until after the legislature shall have passed on the question at issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
An Expert Will Take
 Your Measure

We knew the importance at tached to our first venture in clothing men and secured the makers best tailoring expert. Big men and tall men, men of any size or build, he will meas ure the suit to fit you and sell you a suit to become you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

The first meeting of the season of the members of the Welch Ladies' society Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Our Guarantee

The fabric, the style, the tai loring, the fit, all must be sat isfactory to you. If # is not, you do not accept tie suit. and behind this guarantee is our 28 years of fair dealing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

school. Prospects are bright for a very successful year for the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

the Birmingham district will be held on Wednesday, November 21. with Mrs. J. A. Gould as hostess, at her home at West Highlands. Birmingham. All members are invited to be present.
 Mir and Mrs. w. N. Nichols. of Crows Nest, British Columbia, Canada, are the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. $. Hall on Park avenue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
196 Patterns of Cloth Offer Choice of g.
 Yard Lengths

These are new ideas, new col ors, new patterns-certainly a greater variety perhaps than YOU have ever seen for selec- tion.
 Of your own selection, made to your measure, they are "your very own clothes.
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Banks and the Woman

TT Is "A fact that women, consistent
/ and clear about the thousand de-
tails Of IA household. often become
confused over bank deposits and check
books. \ woman may handle the house,
hold accounts, run bills and pay bills on
a cash basis, with the ability of an en-
pert accountant, yet give her "A deposit
book, check book and slips and the tam
gle In which she cnNclops herself, her
business affairs. the creditor and the
helpless bank Is interesting as we'll as
surprising.
The patience and consideration toward
women dcpostors shown by bank off
Gals are worthy of note Except in cX-
IRENE and aggravated cases II Is seldom
that bank refuses to honor woman's
check for IA moderate sum. Bank
officers know that ii is confusion of
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at San Juan about mld-August,

rived at San Juan about mld-August,
1898.
SIMPSONS bombardment did small
damage, considering the vast weight of
metal that was hurled at and into
San Juan. SO that the residents of the
city are wont to speak of it with de-
rlson. In fact. as ! visited the forti-
fications this morning ! could see al
most no marks left by the lombard
ment.
San Juan is the Oldest and quaintest
possession of the United States in the
New World, having been founded early
in the sixteenth century. ten years
after the city of Santo Domingo and
antedating Havana six or seven years,
St Augustine, in Florida, more than
nifty years, and Santiago de Cuba two
or three years. Entering "a great gate
way in the walls, We find the city regu-
iarly laid out. with six streets running
east and west and seven others cross
ing them at right angles. There are
two large plazas and several smaller
squares, called plazuelas, which are the
favorlte places for promenades and
recreation.
The houses are mainly of massive
construction. oriental-Spanish in as
pect with flat roofs and jutting bal
comics, grlled windows without glass
open patios in the centre, and, until
the coming of the Americans. with few
sanitary convenlences. There was a
howl OF woful protest when the con-
querOrs compelled the owners Of houses
to install sanitary arrangements where
none had ever been before, and to con-
meet them with the sewers which were
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ny ROGER ". BABSON.

IKE other harbors which / have
described in this series, that of
- San Juan, Porto Rico. Is truly
romantic and majestic. There are
many San Juans in these southern
seas: this is San Juan Bautista and
well chosen to be the entrance to the
capital Of Porto Rico.
In addition, however. to the physical
and scenic attractions Of this harbor l
have run across a tragic side in which
readers may be interested. This harhor
IL the scene Of one Of the most pathetic
Of the sea stories of England. the story
Of the last voyage OF Admiral Hawkins
and Francis Drake.
These great E,llzabethan sailors got
together fleet and sailed from Ply.
mouth in 1895. The voyage was disas-
trous from the beginning to the end.
After suffering reverses at the Cana
ries and Marie Galante the fleet arrived
on San Juan. The aged Admiral died
when land was sighted and Drake then
took command OF the ships. ON a
Wednesday at break OF day the Eng
lish fleet appeared Off the forts. After
several attacks in which the invincible
Drake was repulsed the English fleet
pore away neaten
The capital Of Porto Rico will forever
he associated with the life and times of
that most romantic adventurer Juan
Ponce de Leon. This picturesque Cas-
titan was soldier of fortune who had
already served in many campaigns be-
fore he embarked with Columbus on his
second voyage in 1893. In 1909 Ponce
de Leon was appointed Governor of
founded the city Of San Juan Bautista.
Here he lived in the Casa Blanca. the
White House. which he built for him
self by the margin of the harbor and
which can he seen to-day.
have been surprised to find the ISL
and so thickly populated. The United
States has n population of only about
twenty per square mile. which would
figure only forty a square mile il as
Stunning one-half Of the land To be un-
Unable Considering the available land
In Canada the present population of the
Dominion Is at the rate OF only one or
two persons per square mile. The
population of Porto Rico. however. is
nearly 800 per square mile, These peo-
pile are mixture Of Spanish. negroes
and Indian. a race very much like the
Cubans but more peaceful. not having
been abused So much by Spain.
find. however. that the feeling
toward Americans is not much more
friendly in Porto Rico than in Cuba or
South America. All these countries
look upon us Americans as intruders.
Even the Spanish. who treated them so
cruelty are considered with greater re-
spect than are Americans. And yet we
have done no diffprently in seiziny fha
island or debating to these people than
have the English in their relations with
Jamaica. Trinidad and the Barbados.
The fact. however. that we pretend to
stand for democracy probably makes us
appear as hypocrtes in the eyes of these
people. Instead Of looking upon us as
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kinds of microbes; but these people GER
tainiy are not "A very energetic lot,
whatever the reason therefor. | have
just been in discussion with n
prominent socioloslst as to whether
or not lazincss Is a disease. The So
biologists claim that laZiness Is a disease
and must thus he treated. If laziness
is "A disease. 1t is rather interesting To
consider whether or not it cannot he
stamped out as well as yellow fever.
However. this is not a question to dis
cuss in this letter.
In conclusion, will say that Porto
iiico has no more attractions for me
than has well regulated, we'll kept
and prosperous" cemetery. Certainly
! have seen much better opportunities
for young man to make money in
our own country than in Porto Rico
or course, our West has been pretty
well taken up, and the old saying NJ
Horace Grecleys, "Go West. young
mani" mas lost its value. do. how
ever, feel that there is something in
the saying. "Go South, young man"
Certainly | have seen opportunities in
our Southern States far superior to
those in Porto Rico and equal to any
thing existing in Cuba.
Large tracts Of fertile land, equal
IL not superior to land in Porto
Rico and Cuba, can to-day be pur-
chased in our Southern States for less
money than real estate agents in Porto
Rico and Cuba ask for plantations in
these islands. The land If our south
ern States is due for "A rise. while land
in Porto Rico is due for "A fail.
The climate OF our Southern States
il not tropical. but for products which
are NOT seriously affected by frosts the
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selling for $50 an acre, while others,
away from the railroad or coast. are
quoted at about 500 an acre. To a
young man with courage and little
capital there Is nothing attractive in
| the prices and conditions. Moreover, IL
sugar is to be admitted free there will
surely be decline in land values.
| Briefly. Porto Rico has scenery.
schools, good government, attractive
| climate and everything excepting OPP.
portunity. 1t cannot he called the land
OF opportunity, and the young Ameri-
can going to Porto Rico must do one
OF two things; namely. either hold q
Government job or else work for one
OF the big American trusts. Native
labor is paid about 90 cents day, the
highest OF any place ! have visited on
this trip.
The principal cities are San Juan,
Ponce and MayagueZ. ] was not enough
| interested in the situation to visit the
latter two cities. but the following de-
scription OF San Juan by a well known
authority may be Of interest;
ITO begin with, It Is the only forth
fled city on the island, situated on a
small island at the end Of most beauti-
iul ndTboT. ne lSlanu Is TWO miles IN
length and half mile in breadth, con-
nected with the mainland by two
bridges. Lying between its fine harbor
on the coast line and chain Of lagoons
In the rear. its position was almost
lmpregnable.
The northwest end OF the islet. which
Is bluff. even precipitous, is crowned
by the far famed Moro. the initial
fertilization, which was begun soon
after the place was first found but not
completed until 1884. In general shape
MORO Castle is an Obtuse angle, with
three tiers OF batteries facing the sea.
II was the citadel. and a small military
town in Itself, with chapel. bakehouse,
great water tanks, warehouses, officers
quarters. barracks, bombproofs and dun.
geons near and under the sea.
As in Havana, here stands the faro
or lighthouse. with first class lam
tern. 40 feet above sea level. This
old citadel is hut the beginning OF the
wall Of decentralization. completely
enclosing the city within a line Of con
nected hastions. deep meats, guarded
gates. crenelated battlements with pro-
jecting sentry boXcs-in fact, all the
defences Of walled city Of medieval
times.
In addition TO the great stone walls
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their liberators they feel that We have
stolen their island.
As a result of peace negotiations
which followed the war between Spain
and the United States Porto Rico was
coded to the United States, and on
October IS. 1898. formal possession OF
the island was assumed and the Ameri-
can flag raised over the Notifications
from which the emblem OF Spain had
flown for nearly four centuries. We
have, however, not yet given citizenship
to the Porto Ricans, although IL we do
not soon do so there is sure to be
trouble.
Porto Rico originally had as many
natural advantages as any Of the other
islands which have visited. 1t Is fairly
high gradually rising toward the centre.
which consists of mountain some
1000 feet high. The hills are partly
wooded and there abound fertile valleys.
The island is also blessed with many
rivers and streams, although these are
not navigable, as is the case of streams
Of certain other islands This high
land has made the island much more
healthful than some of the others, there
being but few swampy sections.
Although the temperature ia tropical
yet II IL fairly steady. the average being
about so, The thermometer will run
up to 100 during the heat OF the day and
fall considerably at night. The varia-
lions Of elevation make II possible to
enjoy about any temperature one de-
sires, II being very hot in the low lands
and very cool on the mountains. More
over the customary trade winds make
the nights pleasant and also add to ones
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agricultural opportunities are fully as
good. Moreover. as the Panama Canal
is developed the transportation facili-
ties of the South will be greatly i'm
proved and freight rates will decrease
rather than increase. Great bargains
exist in the South for one with capital.
although before purchasing any land
In the South or elsewhere the buyer
should personally visit the tract. and II
possible buy direct from the owners
rather than through real estate COM
panes.
When a land company sells tract
one can usually lie sure that the cream
has been SKINNED. The land company
must get something to pay for its adj
vcrtising and selling as well as a good
profit. When one Is buying land in
any country one must be willing To
tramp through fields and forests IL bar
gains are desired. Bargains cannot be
obtained by sitting in easy chairs in
we'll furnished offices of large cities and
depending upon maps and prospeCtuses
for information.
The only sure way To get money H. to
earn It. Money can hc earned IN va
rious ways: by manual labor. 10y men
tai effort through discovery or through
the assumption of risk. There are OPP
portuntios In all four of these meth
ODDS to-day. All four of these methods
however. can Ice reduced to one rule.
namely, that the way t. make money
is by doing the dislsrceahle thing which
the other fellow does not want to do
or by doing the needed thing before
the other fellow does it,
In Porto Rico there il no disagree
al. N In 4 h. l.