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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
The Iron Market

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 No complaint Is heard from fur naces, and the buying movement start ed In late November continues along satisfactory lines, as far as increased interest and volume of buying goes. Generally the market Is more quiet, the time of year being credited as largely responsible. Further activity is expected after January l.
 Broadening of the uplift in the iron and steel trade precedes the holidays. Finished lines have perhaps been more to the fore than pig iron. steel in vari- ous forms having the call; bars, plates and shapes have fared we'll, although price conditions have varied in differ ent districts and an improvement Is looked for after the first of January.
 Pig iron quotations have stiffened in all northern districts, and advances registered where conditions of order books justify. Eastern sellers are more cautious in the face of recent and con- tinued activity. Indirectly the whole fabric of the iron consuming business is showing a keen and live appreciation of possibilities ahead, shaking off of the torpor which for months has pos sessed it, and a doing away with the conservation which had become such d habit. There Is desire to be up and doing. As they say on the lake freight CTS when all is prepared for any emer- gency, Lights are bright" in the iron trade.
 Buying locally has covered the en- tire range of grades. This is reflec- tion of buying elsewhere and while transactions this week are less than the week before, there Is still active and earnest inquiry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

"The railways of America are today praying for relief literally on their knees" says LesIie's Weekly. in comment ing on the hard times" railroads are now experiencing The gross earnings of the railroads last year, says this authority
 fell short of those of the preceding year by $79 9,672. In spite of efforts made to economize, expenses increased, on the other hand, s31. .4s4,374. This sum, added to the loss of s7s, ,47s672, reduced the net earnings si10914.e46. In 1914 taxes in- creased more than s1s.ooOo0O over those of the previous year. This swells the total loss of the railroads to more than SPA ooo,oOO. most imposing sum. The cost of hauling ton of freight one mile in the United States averages mills In England it costs 2.33 cents, in France l. fl cents and in Germany f.42 cents. The average daily pay of railroad employees in this country is $223. in England s1 .35, in France SS cents in Germany s9 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

That German officer who tried to es- cape from England in a trunk showed his bravery by intrusting himself to { le
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
As to Military Ereparedn...

"Mr. Bryan made very good point in a recent address when he said that the military preparedness of a nation did not prevent war, as evidenced by the terrible conflict in Europe" remarked w M. Seifert of New York city, formerly a member of the NationaI Guard.
 Some of our congressmen and other men in public life have been urging a more powerful navy and a much larger standing army than we have. Their ar gument has been that the best way to keep out of war is to be prepared for it.; but as Mr. Bryan said. the theory does not hold good. At the same time, the United States should look well after it's coast defenses, and its navy should be second to none; for if foreign foe should attack us, we should be able to drive it back at the start, and it takes prepared ness to cope with a powerful enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

Entered at the blrmingnam, Ala, postoffice as second class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

Anniston Star: Running behind at the rate of about 5000 a day, Birmingham will have to hurry if she ever expects to catch up with attractive Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

A. J. Eaton. Jr.. and O. D. Young are the only authorized travelling represen- tatives of The Age-Herald in its cir culation department
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
|WO OF,MAIN GERMAN ARMIES WITHDRAWN FROM FRANCE
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORY At MAUBfUGf But FRENCH DENY

representatives. More present and
former congressman are in today's
fight for nomination than there are
seats to fill. With the exception of
George E. German of the third dis
trict, and Stephen A. Hoxworth, of
the fifteenth district, both Democrats,
every present member Of the Illinois
delegation is striving to come back.
In the eighteenth district "Uncle
Joe" Cannon's efforts to win the Re-
publican nomination and eventually
Dust Congressman O'Harr, Democrat,
from his seat was opposed by Elmer
B. Cooley, who wants the chance at
O'Harr's scalp. In the fourth district
in Chicago, James T.. McDermott, who
resigned his seat under fire after the
mulhall investigation, is seeking "vin-
dication" by contending again for the
Democratic nomination against the
flock of ambitious stockyard Demo-
Gratis. Representatives James Mann,
Republican floor leader in the house,
has no opposition for the Republican
nomination in the second district but
will have stiff fight in November.
In the nineteer.h district William
B. Mckinley, Taft leader and former
congressman, is the sole aspirant for
the Republican nomination to oppose
Congressman Borchers, Democrat, in
the November elections.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
WHY THEY WENT TO WAR.

The British and German White Pa
pers, giving the diplomatic CORE
spondence that preceded the war, have
been made public From these it ap-
pears that the various nations involv-
ed went to war for the following rea-
sons accepting each nations state
ment Of its own case):
Austria-Because Servia would not
permit Austrian officials to take part
in Investigations in Servia into the
responsibility of Servians for the mur-
der of the Austrian crown prince and
princess.
Servia-Because upon her refusal
to accede to this demand of Austria
on the ground that she would be sac
rificing her own sovereignty, and in
spite Of her proposal to leave the mat
ter to arbitration, Austria attacked
her.
Russia-Because Austria was max
ing war upon Servia.
Germany-Because Russia declined
to cease mobilizing her army-a mob
ilization which Germany believed was
directed at herself as well as at her
ally Austria.
France-Because her ally Russia
was attacked by Germany.
Belgium-Because her neutral ter
ritory, whose neutrality was guaran-
teed by treaty signed by Germany,
was invaded by German arms.
England-Because Germany had
violated the treaty guaranteeing the
neutrality Of Belgium, Of which both
Germany and England were signers.
Japan-Because her treaty with
England bound her to join with Eng
land when the peace Of the Far East
was threatened.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
Beet Crop Biggest in
History Of Valley

SUGAR CITY, Colo, SEPT. o.
Never in the history of the A Kansas
valley has the beet crop been S, prom
ising as at the present time, accord
ing to declarations Of expe IS. In
spite Of the fact that practic cally ev-
cry section of the valley was visited
by hailstorms during May al June
it is generally conceded that pros
poets were never SO bright. When
fruit, grain and other crops were al
most totally destroyed, the It crop
was only temporarily set bac and il
the growing conditions continue IA
vorable record yield will be har-
vested.
Said one railroad official: Gust
what this will mean to the prosper
ity of the Arkansas valley is real
lied by only few. The sugar fac
tories of the valley during the past
season paid the farmers more than
$2,500,000 for beets. The cost Of
supplies to the factories was nearly
81 100000 more"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
FIVE MEN GIVE SKIN FOR
MAN SEVERELY BURNED
United Press.

United Press.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. o.
Through the sacrifice Of five Colorado
Springs men the life Of Wsltar Scho-
field probably was saved recently: The
young man was severely burned In .
recent mine disaster at Aspya snd
shortly after go inches Of skin waa
taken from the arms and thighs Of
the five men and grated on Scho-
fields body. The men who gave up
their skin were Roy Davis, WhitehalI
Hatden, Albert Hayden. Harry Gard
ner and Harold Beattis.
From 10 to ls square inches of slrin
were taken from the arms and thlgAs
Of each man under local auaestAs-
tic. The major operation c,nsunssd
three hours. The neck, cheat and
arms of Schofield were completely
covered by skin taken fr,m his
friends and DR.. SchoHeld believes he
operation will prove entirely sati.fac-
tory. When it became known that akin
was needed, Dr. Schoheld was bssieg-
ed by volunteers who wanted to hava
the privilege of helping the physi-
clans son on the road to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
Weld County Farmers
Hold Big Celebration
United Press.

United Press.
GREELEY, Colo, Sept. 9.-Spon.
sered by the Farmers union Of WelC
county, the farmers Of this commun.
ity today held picnic celebration ant
agricultural exhibition at the Island
Grove park. The festivities will bs
repeated at the same place tomorrow
and many farmers are making q two.
day affair Of II.
Today all the farmers exhibits
were placed and will be judged this
afternoon. Tomorrow prizes will be
awarded and the rest Of the day will
be devoted TO sports and amusements
These consisted Of horse, bicycle and
motorcycle races and various athlet.
ic games and sports.
One Of the principal features Of
tomorrow's celebration will be thu
exhibit Of Weld county mules. Mule
skinners throughout the county have
been grooming their beasts for ssv.
sral weeks In prspsrstion for THE -sx.
Mbltjon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
GLOBE SIGHTS.

1t doesn't do rabbit much good
to have a mean disposition.
1t is Helva culture that must be
defended by torrents of blood.
Some of the old masterpi .ccs
wouldn't be if they were younger.
If she behaves herself, no woman
needs man with a gun to guard her
honor.
Alb Adkins admits he has reached
that age when great mystery can't
excite him.
You may have observed that the
x-ray rsiment exposes comparative.
ly few deformities.
Don't expect lawyer to agree With
you. urgumcnt is lawyers si,ori,. .
indocr amusement.
There is always some consolation;
a man who has no money does little
worrying about panics.
Men are this chivalrous: Women
get credit for breaking most of the
marriage engagements.
Very few fights occur between peo-
pie who have taken time to think
over the tentative cause of hostilities.
Mere reporter: when I feel like
work my typewriter doesn't, and vice
versa, which is the only thing know
about -ice."
Another Indictment against tha
booze business is that comparatively
few men attempt to organize a quar-.
tette when sober.
An Atchison young man is 50 tire
some that when he calls on certain
Atchison girl she pays her mario
sister ten cents an hour to sit in the
room and help entertain him.
When q man feels in need Of .
mornings morning" every morning,
re has reached the danger point, ard
should become q teetotaler. A still
better plan, Of course. IL never to
begin taking the stuff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
No Narrow Skirts in
Grand Junction School

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, Sept.
9.-Narrow skirts are taboo on the
grammar school campus here snd
hereafter girls Of the seventh and
eighth grades must comply with the
rules Of the physical directors and
wear clothing that will permit them
TO get the full benefit Of the exer-
eises Of the physical department.
Moreover, the school board recently
adopted resolution requesting the
parents Of all growing girls to CO.
operate with the board and the su-
pervisor Of physical education.
Complaint war recently made by
Miss Victoria Wilhelmy, Of the ply
sical education department that d.
forts to teach young women had fall
ed because their narrow sklrts him
dsrsd their movements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
Suffrage Leader Makes
Appeal to Members
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, Sept. "a stirring ap-
peal has been made to the members
Of the national union Of women suf-
frage societies (non-militants) by
Mrs. Henry Fawcett, president of the
organization, to bind themselves to-
gether for the purpose Of rendering
the greatest possible aid to the coun-
try at this momentous epoch" The
five hundred societies Of the union
have been asked to make suggestions
as to the best method for relieving
the suffering entailed by the war
The headquarters of the national un-
ion in London have been organized as
a labor exchange bureau for receiv-
ing, classifying and distributing of
fers for help. Many of the constitu-
ent societies have already started
work in various directions. Among
the plans proposed are that lists Of
women workers who are willing to
take the place of men in harvesting,
farm work, etc, shall be prepared;
that schemes should be undertaken
for boarding out" young children,
under five, in the houses of the we'll
to-do; that special service should be
given in connection with the distribu-
tion of government stores and money
to reservists' families, Red Cross and
medical work, and clerical work in of
fees, set up for emergency purposes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
CHANGE IN CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC AT FT. COLLINS

FORT COLLINS, Colo, Sept. o.
During the year there will be change
in the conservatory Of music at the
Colorado Agricultural college here.
Prof. Alexander Emslie was recently
granted leave of absence for one
year by the executive committee of
the state board of agriculture. He
has repeatedly been advised to go to
a lower altitude for year and he
will spend the year in Omaha, where
he will aid in opening the voice de-
partment OF the conservatory Of mu-
sic recently established there.
During the absence of Prof. Emslie
Mrs. Emslie will be acting directress
of the conservatory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
Washington Tax fxpdt
Discusses Years Laws
United Press.


DENVER, Colo, Sept. s.-Taxation
OF express companies and tax leris-
lation and important movements dur
ing the past year with reference to
the leading court decisions were the
two Important subjects discussed At
today's session of the eighth annual
conference Of the National Tax ssso-
citation which opened yesterday and IL
to continue through December IL. Pro-
fessor Carl C. Plehn, Of California,
presided at this mornings sessions
and the discussion on a review Of
tax legislation during the year was
led by NJ. N. Flannery, Of the federal
bureau Of corporations, Washington,
d. c, S. T. Bledsoe, of Oklahoma
City, led the afternoon discussion Of
taxation of express companies. J.F.
Zoller discussed Taxation of Foreign
Corporations" W. Hastings Lyon, Of
the Investment Bankers Association
of America, discussed Taxation Of
Securities in a report which con-
tanned recommendation for Uniform
ity among the states on the impor-
tant question Of the taxation Of notes,
bonds, etc. The annual address Of the
president, Edwin r. A. Seligman. Il
to be delivered at the fourth session
of the conference this evening, whom
Edmund F. Trabue, of Louisville, KY,
will speak.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
GERMAN ATT[PT TO FORCE FRENCH NR FAILS AND ALLIES RFP0RT
CONTINUE !GAS CAR ORDERS CAPTURE OF Berlin At ALL HAZARDS
Illinois Primaries
are Going on Today

CHICAGO, Sept. 9.-Roger C. Sui
livan's fight for the Democratic sen.
atOrial nomination Overshadowed ev.
cry other element in the statewide
primaries when Illinois voters went
to the polls today. Other parties
were to nominate their senatorial
candidates, congressional nominees
and nominees for several state and
for legislative Offices were to be pick
ed, but the fight within the Demo-
cratic ranks was of national inter-
est.
Backed by majority of the state
organization, and 18 of the 28 presi-
Dental electors that voted for Wood
row Wilson, Sullivan conducted a
strenuous speaking campaign that
reached into nearly every county of
the state. Lawrence B. Stringer,
present congressman-at-larg from
Illinois, and Sullivan's principal op-
ponent for the nomination, has the
endorsement of Secretary of State
Bryan, Gov. Dunno, Senator Lewis,
Mayor Harrison of Chicago and Sem
ator Owens of Oklahoma, who spoke
against Sullivan early in the spring.
Despite these odds the former ma
tional committeeman today confident
ly predicted his nomination. Neither
Secretary of State Harry Woods,
Lieutenant Governor Barrett O'Hara,
nor James Traynor, the other three
Democrats who want the toga, are
conceded chance by the Sullivan and
Stringer Democrats.
The big suffrage vote that played
~ an important part in the spring
rthunicipal and local option elections
will not be felt in any of the impor-
tant cont ests today. Women obtain
ed "half-rights" in Illinois by legis-
lative enactment, but while they may
vote for presidential electors and for
municipal officers, they have not yet
achieved the privilege of voting for
Offices created under the state con-
-sitution.
The senatorial fight in the Republi-
can primaries today was very tame
and Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman
was generally conceded the nomina-
ton to succeed himself over William
E. Mason, former senator, who has
not conducted an active campaign.
Raymond Robins, the Progressive
candidate, is unopposed. The Pro-
gressive interest today lay largely in
the Democratic primaries because of
the prevailing opinion that the nomi-
nation of Sullivan will throw the sup
port Of many Progressive Democrats
to the Bull Moose candidate in No
vember.
A whole army of candidates are
pursuing the nominations for state,
legislative offices. Twenty Demo-
Gratis, for example, have filed for state
treasurer and nearly that number for
clerk Of the supreme court. For state
superintendent Of public instruction,
the only other state executive office
to be filed, each Of the three lead
ing parties has woman candidate.
The state will not have to seek
new timber for the national house of
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
United Prssa


DENVER, Sept. 9.-The primary
returns are very incomplete. Those
up to noon indicate that the follow
ing nominations have been made: For
governor on the Democratic ticket,
Patterson; Progressive, Costigan; Re-
publican, Nicholson or Carlson. Mich
olson carried Denver but Carlson is
running strong in the state. Carlson
was probably nominated by small
plurality.
The nominations for senator are:
Thomas, Democrat; Griffith, Progress
sive; Work, Republican. Stevens and
Work are running close.
For supreme court Teller 10 ahead
on the Democratic ticket with Allen
running a close second with = pos
sibility Of winning; Erwin Is the Pro-
gressive candidate, and Campbsll the
Republican.
Tobin was nominated for lieuten-
ant governor by the Democrats;
Troutman by the Progrsssivss, and
Marshall Smith by the Republicans.
For SECRETARY Of state, Hunter and
Brake are the Democrats IN ths lead
and both are making . strong raes,
the result hsdng doubtful.
Kszsshan was, neminatsd for stata
trsasursr BY the DsaaoeFa<s and
0rssnlss hy tls Republicans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
REPS. MAY NOT COMPETE.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 9.-The
political minority" Of the eighth Viz.
ginian congressional district was rep
resented here today at a conclave Of
Republican leaders to discuss whether
they will offer a candidate against
Representative Carlin, the Democratic
nominee. H. P. Dodge, district chair
man, presided.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
MINES
RENOUNCE
UNIONS
United P,.,s.

United f.ess.
BUTTE. Mout., Sept. 9.-Twelve
copper companies, employing 10000
miners, announced hereafter they will
operate on an open shop basis. Union
hours and union wages will prevail
but the unions will not be recognized.
It is expected that trouble will re-
suit Z
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
OPEN ANTEBoozE CAMPAIGN.

GREELEY, Colo, Sept. 9.-The
temperance forces of Greeley, Evans
and LaSalle opened the anti-booze
campaign in the county today by es-
tablishing headquarters at the farm
ers' picnic gorunds and distributing
literature in the interest of the cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
NEW HAVEN CASE ToM0RnOW.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. sspt- -.
Department Of justice officials tsdAy
expressed doubt whether ths MsR
Haven railroad system win tpnosssWI
file its answer In the govsrnmsnt 49,
solution suit at New Ysrk. Deeauol
OF the friendly agrssnsnt ssesAe1 ~
divorce the New Havsa ~ nso10 II
Maine railroads n was sxpos1n1 l11
~ New Haven nisAt sssaso ~
time % prepare H. answess uei1o ,
ordssrd t. b AID - 49, tno = q
morrow, q 'ssxs s'z
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
AMERICAN WOMAN ACTING
AS NURSE IN GREAT WAR

NISH, Sept. 9.-Among the Ameri-
can women serving as army nurses
here is Nine. slavkoy Y. Grouitch,
wife Of the Servian under-secretary
Of foreign affairs. She was formerly
Miss Mable Dunlop, Of Richmond, Pa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
TOO OLD FOR SERVICE,
HIRES MAN IN HIS PLACE

MELBOURNE, Sept. 9.-Thomas
Robertson, Of Ballarat, too old to &c
to the front, is paying ten dollars
a week for = year to younger vol
unteer serving for him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10

PETROGRAD, Sept. 9.-The war
office announced that the Austrian
armies under Generals Dankl and
Auffenburg had been completely
crushed. The prisoners include many
Germans. General Rouszcky attacked
the Austrian right flank and the
Warsaw army attacked them from
the rear. Fighting commenced Sat
urday night and ended today. Rem
nants of the Austrian forces are re
treating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
CARLSON'S STRONG FIGHT
IS SURPRISE OF PRIMARY

For congressman. seldomridgs,
keating and Taylor were renominat-
ed. In the first district Hilliard and
Smith are running close for congress
with the former slightly in the lead.
The surprise Of the primary slse-
tion was the strong fight that Gsssgs
Carlson made for governor. Niehel-
sons headquarters admit that hs car-
ried Las Animas, Husrfano and Frs-
mont counties.
DENVER, Sept. s.-Stats RspahH-
can Chairman AcDonald this aftsr-
noon said that George CArlson was
probably the Republican neminss 1sr
governor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
CALIFORNIA STATE BIRTHDAY

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Sept. g.
California today celebrated the natal
day Of their state. On this date in
1850 California was admitted to state
hood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
$50 MILE MOTORCYCLE RACE
Is ON AT OAKLAND TODAY

United Press.
OAKLAND, Cal, Sept. with
some Of the crack motorcycle ridsrs
on the coast entered the 460-mils en-
durance run of the Oakland Motorcy-
Gle club was started today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10

BORDEAUX, Sept. 9.-The war
office announced this afternoon that
the allies success continues with the
German efforts to force the French
to center failed, che allies advancing
along the entire line.
The statement said: "The gen.
eral battle which commenced Sunday
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10
RESULTS OF LIGHT
VOTING AT PRIMARIES

In common with all portions Of the
state very light vote was cast In
Ii Plata county in the primary cleo
ton held yesterday, but the results
are slow in coming in. Up to the mid
die Of the afternoon returns from sew
sral precincts had not been received
However, it is believed the following
results will not be materially chang
ed:
REpIIRIICAN TICK EFT
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-10

For the last word in forensicorotory
you should hear a colored man ad.
dress pair of dice during an execu
tive session of the crapshooters' un-
ion.