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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
bANKHEAD STILL IS
 FOREXTRASESS|ON
Favors It in Spite of Fact That Many Business Men
 Disagree With Him

1 Senator Banl1head, who passed through
 Birmingham en route to Jasper yesterday, is very hopeful that the governor will convene the legislature in extraordinary session in that some action for the relief of the grower of cotton might be taken. Business men of Birming gham, several Of whom were interviewed yesterday, dis agree with the senator in respect to the need of a special session. They point to caucus of future members of the legis- lature held in Montgomery recently fin which no one of the 20 present could offer suggestion and all finally adjourned without having given indication that they had even considered the problem. That
 lack of action, that perturbation which characterized the caucus was an excellent indication of what the legislature would do, is their contention.
 Senator Bankhead, however, holds that the governor should call the legislature together in order that something might be done for the relief of the cotton grow ing section. His plan is as is known, for the state to issue s40,OO00Oo in bonds and retire the crop on a basis of 10 cents Pci pouiid. pidll ildS 6cHcidlly pecu considered impracticabls.
 There is doubt as to the course the governor will pursue. O. P. Ford, presi- dent of the Farmers union of Alabama, has written a letter to future members of the legislature asking them whether or not they think there should be an extra session. The governor will likewise write the members this week. When answers to both letters are received, 1t is considered probable that the governor will be in possession of facts sufficient either to warrant him in calling the session or in continuing to withstand the importunities of certain leaders It is considered cer- tain that the governor will not call the legislature together until he is reasonably, certain that a majority can agree on some course which he, himself, considers prac- ticable and which does not necessitate in it's effect the bankruptcy of the state government.
 An extra session." said Senator Bank head, would strengthen the situation, give everybody courage, and do a great deal of good. I cannot see how the gov ernor can evade the responsibility in the present emergency"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
D|VERS|F|C IS
 HOPE 0F FARMER
 R. B. FulfOrd
Salesman Says the Cullman Farmers Are Prosperous
 and Busy

K. B. Fulford, who travels for Vim berly & Thomas. says that the farm CTS of Cullman and other counties through which he passes are in excel lent shape MT. Fulford says the Gull man farmers, for the most part, diver sify their crops and go to market ar average of four times year It is tc this fact he attributes their prosperity now
 'rhe farmer of Alabama is slowly learning that true prosperity lies in the diversification of crops," said MT. Full ford. When he has fully learned thai lesson this will be one of the mos! prosperous states in the union. Alabama soil can be adapted to the production of practically everything that is grown in the United States Cattle can be raised in this state as profitably as anywhere else in the country. Hogs are always in demand and can be raised in Alabama with much profit.
 "The farmers of Cullman county are prosperous. Practically all of them diversity their crops, and market their produce an average of four times a year. The land is turned over often and is enhanced in value.
 '"The small town merchant should come to the aid of the farmer by hay
 ing him diversity his crops perforce In other words, he should refuse to ad- vance supplies unless the tiller of the soil agrees to plant less cotton and moro of food crops. That is one good solution of the present situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
WANT CASE SENTTO . THE EFEDERAL COURT
Birmingham WaterwOrks Go. Files Answer to McLin
 Injunction Petition

Petition to remove the suit of Earl G. McLin from the city court to the federal court was filed with the answer of the Birmingham Waterworks company to the petition asking for an injunction against the company collecting water rates based on the contract of 1888.
 The federal court has already granted the waterworks company an injunction restraining the city from attempting to enforce ordinance, 119-C, which is now pending in the United States court of appeals
 A temporary injunction restraining the waterworks company from attempting to collect the 1888 rates and to prohibit the cutting off of water supply was grant ed by Judge Charles ". Ferguson last week and the hearing on the temporary injunction set for October 30. By agree ment the case was passed to November 2, when Judge Ferguson will hear the argu- ments in the case. The removal to the federal court is asked on constitutional grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
CALL ON CITIZENS ID OBSERVE ARb0R DAY
City Commissioners Ask the People to Beautify Prem
 ises on November 20

The following proclamation calling upon the citizens of Birmingham to observe Arbor Day was issued yesterday by the city commission:
 PROCLAMATION Tn view of the fact that November 20 has been set aside as official Arbor Day for the public schools of the city of Bir- mingham, the city commission of Bir- mingham hereby asks that this day be observed appropriately by the citizens of Birmingham in cooperation with the schools; that ornamental and shade trees, fruit trees bulb flowers and grasses be planted in order that the city may be further beautified.
 Tt Is also requested that all house. holders make every effort on this day to improve the general appearance of their homes and cooperate with the city in beautifying the parks and sidewalk strips.
 '"rhe public at large is requested and invited to attend the celebration of Arbor Day at the various schools.
 "A. O. LANE,
 JAMES WEATHERLY.
 "G. WARD,
 Commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits
 filed in the city and circuit courts yes terday:
 Mrs Sue Taylor vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company; $5ooO damages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 J. W. Coats vs. Sulzberger Sons com pany; $1OOO damages claimed for alleged personal injuries. Alma Powell vs. the Johnnie Jones Street Carnival company; $500 damages
 claimed for alleged personal injuries. Mrs. Katie B. Morton vs. Birmingham
 Coca Cola Bottling works $3OOO damages
 claimed for alleged personal injuries. Walter Brown vs. Louisville and Nash Coca Cola Bottling works; 5000 damages claimed for an alleged assault and bat tery.
 Wash Woolridge vs. Woodward Iron company; 5000 damages claimed for al legged personal injuries H. D. Breeding vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company; $5O0l
 damages claimed for alleged personal in juries. w. A. Jenkins vs. Southern Bell Tele.
 phone and Telegraph company; $15OO dam- | ages claimed for alleged wrongful remov- al of telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
LOCAL SALESMEN FAIRLY EXUDE OPTIMISM \
 BUSINESS CONDITIONS NOW ARE ALL RIGHT
An Editorial
By ELLIS 2. HoLLUMs

WHERE are travelling out of
 Birmingham upward of 300
 of the livest salesmen that ever boosted a city. They repre- sent firms that are as live and carry as complete stocks of goods as any firms in the United States. It is the dream of each and ev- cry salesman and of every firm to sec Birmingham the jobbing center of the south, second to none.
 And that dream will come true.
 The Alabama Merchants associa- ten, composed of practically all the retail merchants in the smaller towns of Alabama. believe in Bir- mingham. This association twice has been royalty entertained by local jobbers and manufacturers an entertainment not actuated by a hope for monetary gain. but an entertainment one would extend to a friend one was glad to see. And the Alabama merchants appreciate it. These merchants do their trad ing in Birmingham.
 This city is the jobbing center Of Alabama. The salesmen travelling out of here are helping every day to make Birmingham the jobbing center of the south.
 Than the travelling salesman there is no one more optimistic. He fairly exudes optimism and he con vinces his customer that "haro times" exist only in the imagina- tion of those who would so have it. secures his order. and departs, leaving behind an exponent of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
TURNER DECLARES BUSINESS IS GOOD Says Reports From Sales men Show Up Well-Is
 Optimistic

Business is all right" says Oscar c. Turner. president and manager of sales men of the Turner Electric company. "The reports from our sa1esmen are showing up we'll and with confidence restored, I can see no reason why things should not hum in Birmin gham. |"
 MT. Turner returned recently from a convention from the Jovian order, composed of men engaged in the elec- trical business, and, says optimism was the keynote of the meeting. He declares there was not a single pessimist in the entire convention.
 q talked with many of those in at tendance at the convention of the Ala bama traction men held in Birmingham this week." said MT. Turner yesterday.
 and they feel as I do about the present situation. There is nothing wrong with business. If hard times prevail in some sections it's because of lack of con- fidence. This must be overcome, sand will be. When this is done, everything will be on sound basis, and the United States will be prosperous, more so than ever before"
 Mir. Turner yesterday had a report from A. H. Shirley. who represents the firm in Georgia. The report said con ditions were improving every day and that the outlook was fine for new busi- ness.
 A report from c. S. Mcbride, cover ing Mississippi and north Alabama, brought practically the same news. Business is improving. Conditions are becoming better. Merchants are becom- ing more confident.
 A similar report was receive from T. U. Newman, who travels Tennessee for the Turner company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

a good time to push sweaters, underwear and wool overshirts-goods that we do rot want to carry over and on which we have complete lines-goods for which the merchants will have calls.
 We have all heard great deal about cooperation. This is the time to put il into practice. We are anxious to do our part and feel that you will do yours. The salesman who assists the credit depart ment in making collections or in secur- ing any account that may be a shade shaky is the salesman who is helping him. self and helping us at the same time.
 The world never applauds or rewards a ouitter. Perhaps your competitor may be in that class. Any way, there is going to be lot of goods sold to consumers this fali-there will be plenty of orders for the salesman who works-there will be merchants who can and will buy and pay for goods, war or no war-go after them. Fight for business; don't quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
FOR SALESMEN ONLY

The sales manager of a local jobbing house mailed letter to his road men on October that is worth reproducing. The manager referred to is too modest to per- nit either his name or the name of his firm to be used.
 Here is the letter:
 'To Our Salesmen:
 Yesterday, the last day of September, was the best, both as to sales and coliec- tions, that we had during the entire month and we are gratified to state that it was considerably in advance of the same day in 1913
 With the rains that we are having, the chances are that we will shortly have some cool days This is bound to bring business to the retail merchant-not nec- essarily big business, but business, and this should mean orders for you. Now is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

war. He has more cotton than he ever held before. and if he only will sell 1t for what he can get. liauidate his indebted ness and turn his attention in the future to crops other than cotton the enre coun- try will be more prosperous than for many years.
 'I know a farmer who has raised this year all he will need for the winter. He holds six bales of cotton, and has a mort gage for s135 which has to be paid. This is all he owes. He could sell his cotton for cents a pound pay his indebtedness and have s45 left. His food and supplies for the winter already have been pro- yided He has sufficient supply of corn. plenty of meat and peas. What he is kick ing about I don't know.
 sThe farmer is said to be a business man. This being so. he must learn to phiosophically accept his losses as a busi- ness man would. In the instance I have cited the farmer is in much better shape than hundreds of sa1aried men in Bir- mineham. He will have nothing to spend, hut he has nothing to buy. So there you are"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
SHELBY ID ATTEND x ROTARY CONVENTION Will Inaugurate Movement to Secure 1916 Meeting
 for Birmingham

Plans for the securing of the 1916 Inter- national Rotary club convention for Bir- mingham will be started at the South eastern Rotary convention at Jackson- vile, Fla, this week. J. E.. Shelby, presi- dent of the Birmingham Rotary club and vice president of the International Asso- citation of Rotary clubs, will leave today for Jacksonville to prepare for the conven- ton to be held there October 27.
 The Birmingham delegation, which will be composed of 12 to 15 men probably viii leave tomorrow A complete programme of the 1916 convention has been prepared and other plans made. While the Jack- sonville meeting is not for this purpose. at the same time the Birmingham club expects to bring the 1916 convention mat ter up and secure now the support of the solid south in Rotary.
 The local men will then leave for the 1915 convention in San Francisco next summer with the support of the solid south already gained, and they expect to have little trouble in swinging the big international convention for Birmingham the next year. This convention has be- come one of the largest in the country bringing delegates from almost every part of the world, although the chief home of Rotary is in the United States.
 The expense of entertaining the conven. tion runs into many thousands of dollars, and the local club is already planning ways to raise this money. President Frank Mulholland of Toledo, who was in Birmingham few days ago. will be at the Jacksonville meeting.
 Among others who will attend the Jacksonville trip are: T. H. Rennie. John Shelby, R. A. Mullins F. J. Kim brough, J. w. Sibley, Tom Hill, E. H. Andrews, Oscar Turner. Sidney Lag arus, Ed Fruitticher and Oliver Cox,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

faith in the future of business con ditions.
 For him the cotton situation has no fears.
 He has rubbed shoulders with the men who are most affected. He sees things just as they are, yet returns to his home city uncon- vinced that the country is going 10 ruin. despite the machinations of politicians and the ranting of hys- terica1 ones who would sacrifice fu- ture prosperity for the momentary applause of the masses.
 The travelling salesman knows that the cotton situation will ad- just itself in time. He knows that nc enc is going to starve, because of the lack of 10-cent market for cotton. The bankers already are beginning to. adjust themselves and their clients to the situation, and the sun is beginning to throw his rosy beams across the noun tain of darkness that for the last 30 days has confronted the cotton farmer.
 Business at the present time is In good condition, and with return ing confidence money will be more easy. It is a most excellent time to begin an active campaign for the holiday and spring trade. The Ala bama merchants know Birmingham and Birmingham merchants. That they will buy here is almost a fore gone conclusion.
 MT. Travelling Salesman. begin to branch out. Make a hard try for the trade of surrounding states. Go into the territory heretofore claimed by Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis or Knoxville.
 Birmingham ought to be the job hing center of the south, and there are enough good '1ive-wire" salesmen travelling out of this city to make 1t so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Dies Pleading His Case

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
 Stricken with apoplexy while pleading his case in Justice Wright's court yester- day, l.. IT. Dale. 60 years old, of 1502 Thirteenth avenue, was taken to the city hospital, where he died about half an hour later.
 Dale had been brought before the court by Ida Feather, a restaurant proprietor, who claimed that he owed her S on some meal tickets which he had purchased for himself and wife. The defendant had no counsel and was engaged in cross-exami- ing the plaintiff when he suddenly fell to the floor.
 ! Dr. Witherspoon revived Dale until he could be taken to the city hospital, where he was found to be suffering from an apoplectic shock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
EQUAL SUFFRAGISTS
 IN REGULAR SESSION
Delegates Named to National Conven- tion at Nashville-To Invite Dr.
 Shaw to Birmingham

An interesting meeting of the Birming- ham Equal Suffrage association was held yesterday afternoon at Cable hall with a good attendance. Mrs. H. H. She'll pres ident was in the chair and dispatched the regular order of business promptly The feature of the meeting was the dis cussion of the resolution offered by Miss Amelia Worthington to change the by laws in reference to the membership of the association The resolution sought to divide the membership into three classes-sustaining members, contributing members and enrolled members. The pur- pose of the resolution was to raise funds to carry out the work, as the association is not allowed to charge dues. Miss Maud Kelley led the opposition to the end would tend to divide the member ship into classes. A motion to table the resolution carried.
 The secretary was instructed to write Dr. Anna Shaw with a view of inducing her to give lecture in Birmingham, either preceding or after the national equal suffrage convention, which meets next month in Nashville at which pr. Shaw will be in attendance. Delegates to the national convention were named as follows: Miss Helen Benners, Mrs. H. H. Shell, Mrs. Nixon Norris, Mrs. R. A. Jackson, Miss Amelia Worthington, Mrs. Angus Taylor. Mrs. o. R. Hundley. Mrs. Solon Jacobs, state president, will head the delegation.
 Announcement was made by the pres ident that Mrs. Bonelli of New York will open a law class on Tuesday at the headquarters, the course to consist of eight lessons Mrs. Ida Adams gave a short talk on her recent visit to Eng land, especially referring to the militant suffragettes Mrs. r. D. Losey of Tusca- lcosa also addressed the meeting
 At adjournment tea was served in the headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Hughes B. Kennedy of the Wimberly &; Thomas Hardware company was in the city yesterday and reports business in his territory as in excellent shape. MT. Ken nedy said that a piano salesman from Birmingham last week sold four pianos to farmers, a transaction which involved, all told, more than s1400
 "A piano is a luxury" said MT. Ken nedy, and the fact that farmers are pur- chasing musical instruments would seem to indicate that the condition of the farm CT. is not such as some would have us believe. I am told. too, that many auto mobiles are being sold at the present time in rural communities. An automobile has not yet become a household necessity, de- spite the efforts of some of the manufac- turers along this line.
 Farmers Doing We'll
 ''The farmer today, in my opinion, Is in better shape than he has been since the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Dostcr-NOrthingtOn Visitors

Up at the Doster-N -Northington Drug company yesterday there were many visitors, merchants from Alabama towns who wished to inspect holiday lines and others who called by for a friendly chat.
 Among those seen were:
 R. O. Driver, a prominent drug gist of Roanoke; George E. Collins, druggist, of Lafayette; MT. Oden and MT. Shirey of the Oden-Shirey Drug company at Winfield, and D. P. Cannon of Coaling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS

You will like their positive action. They have tonic effect on the bow els, and give wholesome. thorough cleansing to the entire bowel tract Stir the liver to healthy activity and keep stomach sweet Constipation, headache dull, tired feeling never af- fllct those who use Foley Cathartic Tablets. Only 25c. Specially comfort ing tc stout persons who enjoy the light and free feeling they give. Sold by all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
sNELLGROvE FINDS
 BUSINESS GOOD

T. A. Snellgrove, who travels for the Doster-Northington Drug com pany. was in the city yesterday and said that the Sand mountain region was prosperous. Orders arc com ing along fairly good. he says, and confidence is being restored. The farmers. he says, are holding on to their cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
A Social Call

From the Pittsburgh Post Did you call on those poor people ?'' "Oh, yes," answered the amateur well fare worker. And what do they need?" Why I didn't go inside. The house
 was so fearfully squalid that just left cards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
SHIPS CARLOAD OF BEANS

Hattiesburg, Miss. October 24 Special)-A solid carload of green beans of the Valentine variety will be shipped from here tomorrow by the Forrest County Truckers association, to the eastern markets. Pittsburg will probably get the larger part of the consignment, ac- cording to W. E. Bobo, secretary of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Two of the oldest young" travelling salesmen in point of service in Bir- mingham are Hughes B. Kennedy and Harry Jones. Both of them are known throughout the state. Their hands are gnarled and knotted from frequent handshaking with their many friends, but the smile of each continues to make friends wherever they go. Gap"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
CALAMITY HOWLERS'
 CLAIMS ARE UNTRUE
Hughes B. Kennedy Says Farmers Are Buying Pianos and Automobiles Never Saw Farmer In Better Condition Than He Is Today

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

Kennedy has been a traye1ing saesman for Wimberly 6 Thomas Hardware Co. for 25 years. MT. Jones has sold goods for the Moore & Handley Hardware Co. for 27 years. Neither of the veterans appear to be too old for service and it will be many years yet before they will become fit subjects for a demon stration of the Osler theory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Visits to Property Owners in Vicinity of
2lst and Race Streets and Vague Of
fers to Buy Assume New Significance
in Light of Municipal Court Project.
Proposed Purchase fthe Magdalen Home
Admitted by Those in the Secret to
Be Only the Entering Wedge" in
S2,OOO,OOO Building Fund.

to deserve all the hard things said of
1t by those who want to build a new one
'On court days" she said 1.-THE halls
are crowded 50 that 1t is almost i'm,
possible to pass. And the Judge has only
one small room to himself II people
come to see him he has only that small
room to entertain them ill.,"
The advisory board, of which Louis
Wolf George @. Horwita, Louise Jurlst.
and others are members. complain be.
cause their meetings are interrupted, they
say, by the noise OF street cars passing
along Arch street and turning north on
I'd street. Their meeting room is al
the side facing 22d street. but they have
to go over into the probation officers
room for their meeting because the cars
make so much noise. according to Mr.
HorwitG.
Meanwhile Municipal Court officials and
other organization mon are considerably
upset by the publicity given their plans
There is an impression that the plans
for buying the rest of the property may
oe submerged for time in the hope that
the size Of the grab and the methods
chosen to make it may be forgotten.