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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
GENERALLY BETTER
Iron and Steel Recovering
From Depression
OPTIMISM Is FELT
Spring Buying by Interior Jobbers
and Large Retailers Noted at the
Large Markets-Demand
for Footwear Brisk

New York, February 13.-Bradstreet' 8
will say tomorrow:
There has been a shifting of activities
in trade and industry, but no apparent
abatement of the sanguine sentiment
hitherto in evidence. Activity has been
chiefly noticeable in the larger primary
markets, where good reports as to past
business have been and are being con-
firmed. and III the ranks of final distribu-
tors. who have felt the beneficial effects
OF d full week of cold weather upon re-
tail trade in heavy wearing apparel.
In iron and steel and in cotton and
woolen manufacturing, the effects of good
January ordering are now visible in large
outputs and increased capacity employed.
Then too, the first wave of spring buy
ing by interior iobbers and large retailers
is noted at the larger markets, where,
however. buying is chiefly of small lots
widely distributed.
Business failures for the week were
309. which compares with 2S5 in 1913
Wheat exports for the week aggregate
4092, ,40S bushels against 4,35416S last
year.
New York. February 13.-Dun's trade re-
view tomorrow will say:
Distribution of seasonable merchandise
has been stimulated by zero tempera-
lures Whlcn nave accelerated the move
ment of heavy weight apparel and fuel
Recent stormy weather also broadened
the demand for footwear and the general
business situation reflects gradual BETTER
ment
1t is significant that the leading inter-
ests in iron and steel reported a quotable
gain in untitled tons during January, fol-
lowing one year of continuous losses This
obviously means that the great basic in
;c ri FRO, Il
preston, Notwithstanding the fact that
the railroads still confne their purchases
to the closest possible limits.
In the matter of prices the general ten
dency is trailing upward with producers
reluctant to contract for future business
except at advance over former levels.
Failures this week numbered 403 in the
United States against 800 last year and 81
in Canada corresponding with SO year
before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST
AROUND GADSDEN
New Lime Company at Attalla--TrOop
X, Eleventh Cavalry, in
Camp

Gadsden February 10 (Speclal.)-A
new lime company with a nominal
capital stock OF $4,000 has filed articles
Of incorporation in the office OF the
probate Judge today. The name of the
corporation is the Alfalfa Lime and
land company and the incorporators
are W. r. Showers. Wilburn Hill and
II. b. Walker. Quarries on 40 acres of
land will be Developed
Al a conference between the city
council of Gadsden and Mayor Burns
and Alderman T,oner of Alabama City
yesterday afternoon assurance was
given to the latter that Gadsden has
no intention of attempting to force an
neAation upon her neighbors, II is
probable that as a result of the con-
ference negotiations will be resumed
by which Gadsden may supply water to
Alabama City.
Troop X, Eleventh cavalry, e. S. A.,
tonight is campedd on the banks of the
Coosa at the foot of Broad street. The
troop arrived on its return from Bir-
mingham to Chattanooga shortly be-
fore noon and will resume the march
tomorrow. A great many citizens
thronged about the camp during the
day. Captain Shelley Is the guest of A.
A. Towers.
=. $. Kyle has sued out an injunction
against the city from continuing with
improvements on First avenue from
Seventh to Ninth streets. Although the
street has been opened and Is in use
Mr.. Kyle seeks an injunction.
When his home was destroyed by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
GUNTERSVILLE WILL
HAVE NEW CHURCH

Guntersville, February 13.-(Special. }
The Methodists in Guntersville will begin
work at once on $4,000 church build
ing, which will be modern in every par
ticuar
A new corporation is being formed to
put into operation a spindle mill for the
purpose of making spindles for the cotton
mills. The mill is to be built at cost
of about $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
POLITICS BEGIN TO
PICK UP IN CHATTOOGA

Lyerly, Ga, February 13.-(speeial.) }
Ihe entry of l.. II. Lamb into the race
for clerk of Chattooga superior court
brings the total number of candidates
for that office up to four. the other can
didates for the place being J. N. Rush.
incumbent; C. I. Garner and s. C. Mar.
tin.
Announcement was also made this week
by Coroner j. 70. Dalton of his intention
of standing for reelection He is on
posed by W. l.. Farrow of Summeryille.
Nineteen candidates are now in the va
rlous races for county offices and other
announcements are expected within a few
days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
WATER FAMINE IN
MICHIGAN TOWN

St Joseph, Mich, February 12.-The
water supply of this city today had
been entirely cut off for SO hours and
there was little prospect. it was said
for relief within the next "a hours
The breaking through of slush ice into
the intake pipe. extending half mile
out in : Lake Michigan, caused stop
page in the water supply. The city
today was without adequate fire pro-
te ction. all schools were closed and sew
erai manufacturing plants had sus.
pended operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
TAX RATE LOWERED
IN TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa February 13.--tSpecial.)
That Tuscaloosa county is ono of the
most prosperous in the state is shown
by the action of tho board of county
commissioners in lowering the county tax
rate from s mills to z mills. The county
has on hand in cash about $4,000 after all
bills are paid and more money Is coming
into the treasury than ia needed for the
operation of the county government.
Tuscaloosa county has practically no
bonded Indebtedness and is spending
large sum every year from the general
fund in the construction or good roads.
The county is now, and has been for
more than a year working the county
conviets on the roads and tho board Is
well pleased with the results attained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
Postmaster Examinations

Held next month. Twelve Examinations
on this subject by a Civil Service teach
er OF ten ycnra' succcssful expe rience.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Any questions answered. Bank refer
ence. Price $500. Get ready for 1t.
ny ordering to-day. Civil Service Self
1nntructof, Louisville Trust Buildings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
WILLIAM w. BEASLEY
OUT FOR THE SENATE
CarrOllton Business Man Announces
Candidacy From 14th-Six in
Race for Sheriff

Carrollfon, February 13.- -(Specia l.)-Wil-
linn W Beasley of this city has. an
nounced his candidacy for state senator
from the Fourteenth senatorial district,
composed of Sumter and Pickens coun-
ties He is opposed by John r. Bell of
Gordo.
There are six announced candidates in
this county for sheriff, and 1t will re-
quire the second primary to determine
the winner, the majority plan having been
adopted by the county executive COM
mittee, and the second primary win be
held on May II.
Walter d. Seed will carry this county
by a nice majority for governor: Hob
son will get his usual majority of not
less than 500 and the impression prevails
that Bankhead and Oliver will break
even.
Construction work on the new county
Jail is being rapidly pushed forward. The
Iittle-Cleckler Construction company of
Admission, who obtained the contract, have
a large force of hands at work with a
view of completing the structure at the
very earliest possible moment. The con-
tract calls for the completion of the
building by February Is, but owing to un-
avoidable delays more time will be grant
ed, and it is expected TO begin service
for the county about March /.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14

fire several days ago, T.. b. Dickinson
at Wellington lost 5000 in gold and cur
renoy. The gold was sent to the treas
ury department in its melted condition
and of 500 he received about SS1.
T.. r. Sehuler announces that he Will
build a new brick structure on the
site of the recently burned Etowah Ice
and Supply company stables Ii fs'prob-
able that building will be constructed
as a garage.
\ movement Is under. way To try
to induce the county and the city TO
Join hands I'm extending the white way
about the courthouse and city park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
Nut Growers Meet Today

Bay Minette. February 13.--tSpecial)
Fruit and Nut Growers association has
called r meeting of that association at
Robertsdale for Saturday of this week.
The association has been doing great
work toward the promotion of the in
dustries for which 1t is named In this
county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14

ton arise and situation should offer
itself which it would be necessary to
meet with solidarity and absolute unity
of action. But, after all, Mr.. May in
Inmates that the success or failue of the
measure depends upon the board Of
governors to be nominated by the Pres
ident.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
CLARA MORRIS TAKES
UP GUITAR PLAYING
Actress to Celebrate This and
Also Goth Birthday on
st. Patrick's Day.

Clara Morris, nm actress who has de-
lighted SO many audiences in thss country
and abroad, will celebrate her sixty-ninth
birthday to-day. and also the fact that
she Is rapidly becoming an accomplished
artist with tho guitar She began 70
study the guitar three months ago for
diversion from the tediousness of oonfine-
mcnt in n sick bel.
She lies In quaint old house on tho
Sound AT Wholesome. l.. l.. and her h'is-
band lies III IN the same room. She is full
OF hope and cheer and the delicate humor
which all who knew her on tne stage
must remember. AS a proof of that the
following note written TO n reporter for
THE sun who called yesterday II offered
MY DEAR SIR. ! am fiat down in bed
with sciaticu ,but for heavens sake don't
say SOL. have been better. truly. My
vision ~ of course limited. but I am so
happy to see at all that I only complain
when ] cant So. m notes--for now
live with an ancient guitar on the foot
Of the bed and a s-rd catalogue At hand.
Testing aside. | am extra happy be-
cause my husband Ca'no received d stroke
of paralysis) is better. and nay mother
who is 90. has fought through pneumonia
safely. So thank you with all my heart
for the interest THE SvS shows for my
welfare, and
Here's hoping that you yourself. sir.
may have the courage TO come some day
when spring is here and Zoe received by
yours CLARA MoRRIs'
II is true that Miss Morris keeps an
ancient guitar" ut the foot of her bed,
She has been studying that instrument
assiduously and IL now, so her nurse
said. able 10 play very we'll The instru-
nent may be heard at midnight or 3
o'clock In the norning in fact AT any
hour when the spirit moves her 10 play.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
UNIQUE OPERATION
AS PARALYSIS CURE.
DR.. william Sharpe shows Sue
cessful Cases Before Medi-
cal Association.
RELIEVES BRAIN PRESSURE
Motion Pictures Made to Show
Rapid Improvement
in Patients.

DIR. william sharpe told the Medical
Association Of Greater New York in the
Academy Of Medicine last night about
new operative treatment for spastlc par
alysis or paralysis accompanied by
spasms which he has found to be success
full. He called In nearly dozen patients.
all children who had been either unable
to walk or to use their arms, and had
them parade up and down the aisle TO
show the doctors present the startling re-
suits Of the operation which he performed
Dr. Sharpe performed an operation to
relieve intercranial pressure by making a
subtemporal decomposition. He said he
had selected the worst cases he could find
from the Orthopedic and Rupture and
Cripple hospitals and reported on thirty
four OF them. In some instances he oper-
ated on only one side OF the child's head
to relieve the lntercra'ial pressure az n
result of hemorrhage. In others the
operation was performed first on one side
and month later on thu other.
II have had moving pictures taken OF all
these children" said DR.. Sharpe. land
these pictures will show how the children
had muscular contractions or deformities.
An arm or "A leg. or both. were drawn
up 80 that they couldn't walk or use the
arm. Pictures taken OF the subjects after
the operation and subsequent treatment
show the great Improvement The chill
dren walk around and can Use their
arms"
one OF the subjects DR.. sharpe showed
the society last night was a girl who was
operated on a month ago. he said. She
had never walked Her legs We're cross d
az q result OF paralysis with commissions.
She Is now beginning TO walk. DR..
Sharpe said that he had to make a
tila:eral decomposition on her to increase
the intercranial cars city three inches.
"Intercranial hemorrhage over the cor
tex II the most frequent cause OF this
paralysis" said DR.. Sharpe. THE opera
tons Of the past are of only Temporal ~
benefit. The spastlcity returns later
This new operation Is not formids BILE
! procedure. ! have had three deaths and
they were extreme types. find that the
mentality OF the subject is also Increase
| by the operation. mis- Improvement Is
! striking. They become awakened TO sur
observant."
Dr. Sharpe said that the doctor VIII,
| has been working with him found on
last week that the temperature OF a sub
ject was greatly decreased by turning th'
child upside down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
5000 SHARES IN BANK
TO BE SOLD FOR $3.50
Bargain Sale Open Only TO Ex-
ecutOrs Of Estate Of
r. s. Thompson.

A bargain sale OF 1000 shares OF stock
In the Chase National Bank IL disclosed
In an answer filed In the Supreme Court
yesterday by Princeton University In a
suit to determine the disposition o: 900
shares of Chase National stock owned
BY Ferris $. Thompson. who died Feb
ruary Is, 1913. leaving over 81 10000 to
Princeton His grandfather founded the
Chase National Sank. and he owned a
total Of 1850 shares.
Although the Chase stock Is worth about
$500 "A share. the 600 shares are TO be- sold
to the executors under Mr. Thompson's
will for $3.50 n share. The answer OF
Princeton University shows that on
March 80. 1905. Mr.. Thompson trans-
ferred the Chase stock to IN. United
States Trust Company as trustee under
the will OF his mother. Mrs. Abby Thomp-
son. TO form part of her residuary ss-
tate. from which he had the income. The
trust agreement provided that the stock
was TO be returned to him on the payment
OF $4,000. lie instructed his representa-
tives to take up the stock. but before his
wishes could be carried out he died.
Under Mr.. Thon.pson's will his estate Ii
10 be held in trust for the payment of
$4,000 year TO his widow, Mrs Louise
Grassett Thompson OF Paris Princeton
University asks the court to approve an
agreement by which the 1000 shares OF
stock are to be held by Mr.. Thompson's
executors until the death OF his wife, when
one-third goes to Princeton. six. ffteenths
TO the Seaman's Church Institute and
four -fifteenths to the Skin and Cancer
Hospital
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
Victim Rushed TO a Hospital
Near Paris-Dies at
Midnight.
CLIMAX OF AN OLD FEUD
Newspapers Editor Had Ac-
cused EX-Premier Of Graft
in Financial Deals.
LEADING FIGURES IN
THE PARIS SHOOTING

M. CASTOR Calmette, whose news
paper, the Figaro, has been attacking
M. Caillsux, Minister Of Finance, for
alleged efforts to graft election funds,
was shot four times at the Office Of the
Figaro, 40 Rue Drouot, Paris. He
died at midnight.
Nine. Genevieve Henriette Call
laux, second wife of M. Caillau, and
former wife Of the writer Leo Claretie,
was the assailsnt, having been in
eensed by the publication in the Figaro
Of the facsimile Of letter written BY
M. Caillaux to his wife before she be-
came Nine. Caillaux.
M. Joseph Cailiaux, former Premier
and four times Minister Of Finance OF
France, statesman and financier, was
the object OF a series of attacks BY
M. Calmette.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
ALLERToN LEFT 100000.
Chicago stock mans VIII Filled IN
That City.

CHICAGO. March i6.-The will OF Samuel
w. Allerton, a pioneer In the stock yards
here. was filed In the Probate Court to-
day and disposes Of an estate valued at
$50, 100000. 1t provides for requests to
Mrs. Agnes c. Allerton. the widow Robert
Henry Allerton, son; Mrs, Kate Allerton
tombstone, daughter ana the iatter's two
sons and her husband: Julia Moyhan. a
servant. and william =. williams OF Chi
cago, FRIEND The widow. son and
daughter are named as executors.
The Alierton estate consists largely Of
farm lands and city property. Mr.. Aller-
ton In known to have owned bank stock
valued at more than $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
GARRISON AID BEATS FENCERS.
Br-ckenridGe and HIS Brother sensa-
ton Among Champions.

Assistant Secretary Of War Henry s.
Breckenridge. his brother. DIR. Scott
Breckenridge and J. A. Mclaughlin of
Washington descended upon the con-
testants Of the national team foils cham
pionship at the New York Turn Vere.n
last night and walked away with every
thing.
Although they were newcomers they de-
feated the New York Athletic team TO o
and promptly repeated by the same score
with the Fencers Club Of New York.
Secretary Breckenridge won two bouts
against the New York Athletic Club and
one against the Fencers Club and he was
engaged with Paul Meylan, national
champion, when his brother won from
A. v. Y. Post, which gave them the match.
Then, as the Washington men had to
hurry to catch train. the Secretary and
Mr.. Meylan lifted their masks. saiuted
and shook hands.
1t was new team and the older
fencers had not recovered from their
establishment when the evenings events
closed. The Breckenridge Of course are
Kentuckians.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
APIA SURVIVORS REUNION.


Disaster Meet at kie1.
Special Cable DespafcA to TIE SuN.
BERLIN, March 16.-Thc German sur
vivors of the great hurricane which de-
stroyed German and American warships
and cost the lives OF l4s officers and
sailors at Apia, Samoa, on March l6.
1889. met at KEEL to-day to observe the
twenty -ffth anniversary OF that disaster.
About 1870 OF the crews Of the German
warships Eber. Adler and Olga were
present under command of Baron Won
Eberhardt. who was the commander Of
the Olga at the time OF the disaster.
Six warships and fifteen merchant ves-
sells were caught in Apia harbor by the
hurricane and most OF them were smashed
TO pieces on the rocks. Among these were
the Trenton tHagshlp) and the Vandalia
and Nipsic OF the American Pacific squad
ron. The Germans lost the gunboat Eber
and the flagship Adler. but the Olga.
which grounded managed to get on. The
Germans lost Ave officers and ninety men
and the Americans fifty-one officers and
men.
The disaster occurred at a time when
the ships OF the two countries and also
Of Great Britain had assembled at Apia
during an international dispute over
Samoa.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
SAT ON A FIGHTING ALLIGATOR.
New Yorker Has n Wild Tussle with
Florida Monster.

PALM BEACH, Fla, March 16.-L II
Green OF New York was attacked near
here to-day by female alligator after one
her young had swallowed his
I'VE bait, line and sinker. which Green
vas hauling toward his small boat The
boat upset and Green slid astride the
mother allgators back.
The guide dived INTO the water to escape
her jaws, and Green quickly did likewise.
Arthur Middleton OF New York probably
saVed the lives of the two by striking
NE alligator across the nose repeatedly
WIN has boathook while Green and his
guido got ashore,
Green, Middleton, John Francis and
william Dietch. all OF New York, who
composed the fishing party. related the
story.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
ASKS $4,000 FOR THRILLING. A"
Girl Has Man Arrested 20 Impress
Him With His Wickcdn~ss.

Morris Benjamin. manager for "A print
ing firm. was arrested by deputy sheriHs
yesterday In "a suit brought by Miss Rose
Jacobs for $4,000 damages for breach
OF promise. He was released on giving
81 900 bali.
Miss Jacobs said that the reason she
wanted benjamin arrested was ito i'm
press the fact on the defendant that II
In wrong and wicked TO trine with the
love and affection of a decent girl who
placed her confidence in him and who
has betrayed her by false promises and
protestations OF love-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
POLICE BILLS TO BE FAVORED.
Assembly Committee Votes 10 RECON-
mend Their Passage.

ALBANY, March ~ Tuesday The
Assembly Cities Committee at 80 4. ".
this morning after an hours executive
session voted to report favorably the
Mitchell New York city police bills in the
form OF one bill The consolidated meas
ure does not change materially the five
bills as originally introduced
AsSrmblymen Hon Of Brooklyn, Malone
OF Albany. Horton of Erie. Stoddard AMI
Eleubogen Of Manhattan, Buecheler Of
Onondaga, Phillips OF Monroe, Repuoll-
cans, and Thaycr of Erie. Progressive,
voted for the bills, ana Blakely OF West
ch, ster. Republican. and McCue OF New
York, Democrat, against
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
MAY MAIL LETTER WITH PARCEL
BurlesOn's New Rule Provides for
Putting Two Together.

WAsHISGroN, March 16.-Postmaster-
General Burleson signed an order to-day
providing that the sender Of a parcel post
package on which postage at the fourth
class. or parcel post rate, is fully prepaid
may place communication in an enve-
lope prepaid at the first class, or letter
rate, and attach il to the parcel, the en-
velope being addressed to correspond with
the address on the parcel.
The envelope must be tied or otherwise
securely fastened TO the outside OF the
parcel in such manner as to prevent ts
separation from the parcel.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
5000 GIRLS CALLED OUT TO-DAY.
ehi'dr.n's Dressmskers Unioa "a
strike for Higher Wages.

Red paper circulars printed In Yiddish,
Italian and English will be distributed
MS morning among the 5000 girls en-
ployed In the non union shops where chill
oten's dresses are made. These circulars
WIZ call on the girls to quit work and to
~ 70 the meeting halls In accordance with
4 as"'Son yesterday N 20 on strike.
IN. strike WAS decided on a week ago
ey the executive committee OF the Chill
aFVn'- br-ssrnak-rs Union and yesterday
representatives of the girls In the various
shops unanimously approved IL. The de-
nahds ore for fifty hour working week,
= 10 per cent. increase In wages. uHtoI
shop conditions and a price committee In
s,e shops to arrange for the wages OF the
piece workers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
HUSBAND NAMES DEAD DOCTOR
DR.. CrOpsry's suit Explains suicide
Letter of Dr. DE- BRun.

RrrHERroRp. y, J., March l6.-Dr. c.
Il. Cropsey OF Donaldson avenue. Kuther-
ford. had papers in divorce proceedings
served on his wife tonight. Or. cropsey
names AS correspondent DR.. Edward De
Baum OF Paterson, who Is dead.
DR. De Baum shot himself In January
leaving letter which said that he was
the victim OF IL hopeless love. There was
considerable speculation al the time as to
who might be tho object Of his affection.
but the name never came out.
DR.. DE Baun's letter. which he left on
a table in the room in which he took his
life, was as follows:
Love Is the greatest thing In all this
world. No one man OF woman can really
love two women or men. only loved
one. No flowers. No tears, No ---- for
me. Just let me rest In peace
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-17
DEMOCRATS IGNORE WILSON.
stand Of Gov. Hooper. Republican,
Endorsed In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 1s.-Demo-
cratic hopes OF harmony In Tennessee. as
advocated by President Wilson in a state
ment issued Saturday. received shock
to-day AT the state committee meeting OF
the independent or Csrmack. Democrats.
The committee In selecting April % for
"a convention date. Endorsed the course OF
Gov. Hooper. Republican, elected twice
as the fusion candidate.
In dealing with President Wilson the
committee officially expressed regret that
he had allowed himself to lend an ear to
Democrats prominent in national affairs.
meaning the Tennessee Representatives in
Congress while Gov. Hooper had twice
been supported by members Of the COM
mittce