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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
WILLIAMS HERE ON
 INSPECTION TRIP

E. E.. Williams of Atlanta, commercial superintendent of the Western Union who was formerly manager at this sta ton. was here yesterday on a trip of inspection. Mir. Williams is widely known in this section and has many friends here who were pleased to see him yesterday. Birmingham is growing very fast from all appearances" said Mir. Will Hams. Il have never seen place that goes forward so rapidly as Birmingham. It is always interesting to come back here and zee what has been done In new 2ineo."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
FARMERS COTTON IS AS STAPLE AS GOLD
Senator White Says Grow CTS Must Have Confidence
 In the Government

That the farmers of Alabama must have confidence in their staple and in the government if they would profit by this years cotton crop is the state ment of Senator Frank S. White insa. telegram sent to Secretary T. J. Ken nedy of the farmers union yesterday. MT. Kennedy said that the farmers of the state would follow the advice given and hold their cotton for a standard price.
 The message from Senator White was in answer to a telegram from the farm CTS union, signed by National Prsei- dent C. S. Barrett, State President O.. P. Ford and committee. The farmers message "demanded' that the govern- ment aid them to hold their cotton by lending them money on bonded ware house receipts. The resolution which prompted the sending of the telegram outlined a plan whereby the govern ment could stamp the warehouse re ceipts at certain value, and the farm CTS could use such stamped receipts as . medium of exchange.
 Senator Whites telegram follows; ''Nr. O. P Ford, President Farmers
 Union, and Others, Birmingham, Ala.
 'Telegram received Committee south ern congressman, Underwood represent ing Alabama on it, preparing relief meas ures for cotton growers. Have presented warehouse bill, other bill giving substan- tial relief will be presented by them and passed. Success of any measure depends largely upon farmers. They cannot be made to hold cotton but must be per suaded If they hold for fixed price they can obtain it. Their cotton is as staple as gold Great Britain and the world must have it. England must keep open seas to keep her population from starving. In keeping seas open for bread and meat they will be kept open for cotton. not only for England but for the world, except Austria and Germany Cotton will be moving in a very short time Government will enable farmers to hold their cotton, encourage them to do so They must have confidence in their product and in themselves. We are doing all we can and will give them re- lief. FRANK S. WHITE.
 Secretary T. J. Kennedy of the Farmers union stated yesterday that he had re- ceived letters from farmers in various sections of the, state saying they would hold their cotton until they received their own price for it.
 held in Birmingham last week placed the minimum price on cotton at 121s cents a pound According to Senator Whites message they will receive price com mensurate with the value of the product. The senator states that the seas will be open for commerce soon. and that the crops will be moving in short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
LAWRENCE TEACHERS
 TAKE EXAMINA NATIONS

Moulton, August 22-(Special.) )-The third annual uniform, seventh grade, ex- animation for the jubIic schools of the county has just been held. The county board of education conducted this at seven points in the county. It is held fin the summer rather than spring, because so many schools are taught in thls sea son. There were 20 successful applicants of the 24 who applied. besides these 20 about 30 students of the county high school and of the Mount Hope school were promoted last spring.
 The county high school opens it's sixth session next Wednesday. The prospect is good for splendid attendance, not withstanding the drouth of the summer and the outlook for low priced cotton.
 The farmers institute held here by Dr. C. A. Cary last Thursday, was attended by good number of the representative farmers of the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

Col. w. P. Richardson of New or leans was here yesterday visiting George G. Crawford. He is one of the plantation owners in Louis jana and Is in close touch with the sugar situation. which is Just now of absorbing interest in this country. Col onel Richardson said that some months ago when the Louisiana people thought indications were that the tariff would ruin the sugar refineries and planta- ton owners in his state that the ad- ministration was held to blame.
 The prices now are very much to our liking in New Orleans said Col onel Richardson. Temporarily, at least, one of Americas greatest in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP AS BUSINESS
 PROPOSITION NOT POLITICAL FOOTBALL,
 FAVORED BY CANDIDATE HARRY JONES

Harry Jones, in his formal announce ment as candidate for the city comms sion. says:
 Tn submitting my formal candidacy for city commissioner, it seems meet and proper that I should outline briefly my platform.
 T stand for economic administration, progressive development and Il square deal to everyone.
 With reference to the waterworks question. I stand today where l have always stood as my record as an alderman shows. I am for good and pure water and plenty of it.
 T favor municipal ownership as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

business proposition and not polit- teal football
 T, along with others. was instru- mental in securing the passage of a bill by the legislature authorizing Bir- mingham to issue bonds for the pur- pose of procuring waterworks.
 This act was in direct charge of the late John J. Altman, as chairman of the judiciary committee of the city council
 If the people by their votes instruct the commission to buy or build wa terworks. will use every effort in a business way to see that their wishes are carried out.
 Tn my humble way I have tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23

to be booster first. last and all the time for the welfare and prosperity of Birmingham: and if chosen by my fellow citizens to be member of the commission, I will endeavor to serve them faithfully and zeaously, with an eye single to the good of all the people and untrammeled by any pledges to special interests or fac tions. Our city has a great destiny before it and We should lay aside all bickerings and unworthy preju- dices. and pull together to make 1t what 1t justly deserves to be--the commercial metropolis of the south and the best city in the world to live in and make a living in.
 Soliciting the favor of your votes, I am, cordially and faithfully yours.
 " HARRY JONES"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
LOUISIANA PLEASED AT
 PRESENT PRICE OF SUGAR

dustries is saved from severe losses. The war has at least assisted sugar in terests to weather the gale.
 "In New Orleans the greatest optim- ism prevails. The business men there believe that shipping interests will soon be restored to a commercial foot ing and that expectations will be greater than has ever been known. It is believed that the purchase by the United States of the merchant marine equipment to the extent of $20,00o, ,000 will effectively place American inter- ests in the front rank of commercial activities among ouri southern neigh bors. We have great faith in the out look so far as it affects the exporta- tion of commodities from our section'
 Colonel Richardson will return to New Orleans tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23


 People are still talking sugar" Three brief statements deemed of interest fol- low:
 James Bowron. president Gulf States Steel company:
 Sugar is out of my line of business and really know nothing about it. except that it costs a great deal. l don't care to be quoted on something of which I know nothing.
 "Ferromanganese month ago was quoted at s3S; 1t now costs sl1o. I noticed in newspaper the other day that certain chemicals have advanced within the past varsan had been selling for s 50 pound. The price now is $l6." Que to Speculation C. H. French, local representative of Dodd Mead company. formerly of New Orleans:
 While I'm not engaged in the sugar business or in anything relating to it, I am greatly interested in such matters. and while spending last winter in New Orleans acquainted my self with the situa- tion in Louisiana The placing of sugar on the free list in the new tariff schedule caused the sugar crop in that state to be reduced this year by half
 T think the present high prices on sugar is due to speculation. induced by the war in Europe. Someone cornered a large portion of the supply and made his own prices.
 O. P. Bartlett, general agent Southern Pacific railroad in Birmingham: "The United States secures much of its sugar from Cuba and Porto Rico, and in addition to these imports and it's own production has been sending to Germany, France and Belgium for its supplies. These markets now are cut off, and suppose, in view of this fact it is only nhtural that the price should advance
 'The Louisiana sugar crop this year has been cut almost in half because the tariff on sugar was removed in the Un- derwood bill. But the United States never has produced enough sugar for it's own use. The western states, particularly Cal ifornia, which are traversed by our lines, are great producers of sugar. The crop in California this year will be good. Doesn't Blame Trust As to the alleged sugar trust don't think 1t exists Of course. the only in formation I have is from the newspaper but it strikes me that there is not a combine that is elevating the prices. 1t is only natural when one of the greatest sources of supply of sugar in the world Is suddenly made inaccessible, that the price should advance in other sections And, too, the United States depends upon the crops of the European countries at war for her supply.
 "As to the why's and wherefores of the rise, the only thing I can imagine that caused it is the old story of supply and demand. Of course. the wholesalers and retailers complain because they have absolutely no control of the price. They are compelled to supply their trade as cheaply as possible, and are compelled to increase their prices when the commodi- ties cost them more."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
MILITIA OFFICERS
 WILL MEET TO-DAY

In the effort to have suitable memorial exercises on Jefferson County Military Memorial Day, Col. Hughes B. Kennedy has called a meeting this afternoon of all the active and ex-militia and army officers of the district for the purpose of perfecting arrangements for the day. The meeting will be held at the armory of the city hall at o'clock and all interostod are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
First Bale at Jackson

Jackson, Miss. August 22.- tspecial) The first bale of cotton of the 1914 crop was brought to Jackson yesterday by Joe Horton. a tenant on the place of Fred Lynch. Jr., a farmer who lives near town on the west. The bale was ginned by the Union Seed and Fertilizer company elassed as middlinS. but was not sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Albert wiegand. Birninghuin. to Miss Alice Goode.
 J. A. Hornsley Hcustoi, Tex. to Miss Charles Ethel West
 z. A. Taylor Bii ;nI,gham, to Miss Eliz- abesh Franks.
 James R. Williams. Birmingham. to Miss Sarah Estellc Green.
 Joe Cobbs. Bessemer. to Miss Nora Nor ris.
 George B. Jordan, Bessemcr, to Miss Edna Ivy Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
Major Jerow Here

mMaj. L. A. Jerow of the Columbia Mili-
 rvtacademy is in the city. H Is travel in the interest of the school which is Ffegarded as one of the foremost academies for the training of young men in the eouth. He will confer while in the city with several persons who are contemplat- inS' 5endine their sons to military acad- emy. He ! Guest of Hlbert Jemtson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-23
SUGAR FOR *I

%This is cash quotation.
 *sThis firms quotation Satur- day morning was 9 pounds. MT. Daniels stated that he was mis- understood and that the figure should have been 12.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-06-25
CRACKS AT CREATION.
Did YOn Know

Did on Know:
That the Redpath Chautauqua is the
best thing that was ever pulled off in
Lancaster.
That twenty of the leading firms and
citizens of the town put up $40 each as
guarantee fund.
That the public is enjoying it to the
utmost, but the guarantOrs will have to
hold the bag.
That Billy Burton owns that hand
some mare, Clara Bell. that won the
championship at Springfield last week.
That he has refused $500 for her and
this doesn't seem to interest him at all.
That d. R. l.. Pontius was here
yesterday, is here today and from an
indications will be here to Morrow.
That if our patrons will read cur
advertisement IN this issue they will
find some rare bargains.
That Palm Beach suits are all rage
now and can be bought right here in
our city.
That when you put on suit one feels
that he needs an extra petticoat or so.
That the town Is full of pretty WISH
tors, the occasion being the Chautauqua
and the teachers institute.
That there is a Tot of people that
can't spell Chautauqua, vet they are
always ready to try.
That Luther Heron. the best city
marshall that Lancaster ever had,
though slightly disfgured, is stillin the
ring.
That the first car load of bottles ever
shipped to Lancaster came in this
week to the Lancaster BOttling Co.
That R. l.. Elkin sweat drops of blood
last Monday when he saw his ponies
sell so cheap.
That he has the satisfaction of know
ing that ten of the purchasers are the
happiest children in town.
That Bugs" Tomlinson and Bill
Doty are very much alarmed over
certain dog still being IN town.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-06-25
L. & II.
Tram Schedule Al Lancaster, Ky.
ARRIVE.

ARRIVE.
No 10, SEQ a. N.
To MaysT..lr, eonnee ting at Rich,noL:
with l. e & 10 Frankfort e Louisville;
at Winchester with { & o to Licking
ton & Frankfort, Mount Sterling &
Ashland, at Paris to Cincinnati.
No n; S.35 a. N.
To 10" land q Stanford conractirg
at Rowland, f. & " to ali points South
No -; It.Cf a. m.
To Richmond, connecting with J. &
n TO Irvine Sc Beattyvile. Lexington
e Cincinnati, Middlesboro & Kuoxvi.'a.
No 70. 1850 a. n.
To Richmond, connecting with East
train 10 Cincinnati.
No a; z:C9 p. n.
TO Louisville connecting IT Lebanon
Junction to Elizabe tht0wn q BOw,irs
Green, and 1T Bardstown Junction to
Bardstown q Springfield.
No ,; SIP p. ~.
TO Stanford. connecting witt faSs
train to Bristol q Atlanta.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-06-25

Miss kellogg of Richmond is the CUES
of Miss Margaret Arnold.
Miss Grace Helen Patterson is visit
ing friends in Williamsburg.
Miss Margaret Smith, of Richmond
is the guest of Lancaster friends.
Mr.. T. M. Wilson of Rowling Greer
has joined his wife here for visit.
Miss Charley Elmore has been il
Richmond visiting Miss Sue Chenault
Miss Katie May Dlckerson of Rich
mond is here for visit with relatives.
Miss Lorena Robinson of jefferson
vile is the guest of Miss Mary Elmore.
Miss Ella Thompson of Danville Is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Halle
Brown.
Mrs Emma Higginbotham has been
visiting her sister, Mrs J. w. West in
Stanford.
Mrs. ". A, Carson and daughters of
Stanford are guests of Mrs. W. j..
Romans.
Mrs. VIM Burnett and daughter of
Shelbyvilie are here for the week of
Chautauqua.
Miss Minnie Brown is at home after
2 short visis to Miss Kathleen Hanley
in Nicholasville.
Mrs. B. NJ. Spindle Sr., of Christians
burg, Va. is the guest of Mrs. K. f..
McRoberts and daughter.
Mr.. Quincy Gray OF ConnersviIle.
Ind, has been with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
K. Walker for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bohon Campbell and
and little daughter Martha were guests
Sunday of Mrs. Joanna Ball.
Miss Annie Davis McRoberts will
spend this Chautauqua week with her
cousin Miss Lettie May McRobercs.
Miss Nancy Goodloe arrived from
Danville Friday to spend the vacation
with her father Mr.. W. o. Goodloe,
Mrs Dollie Brown and Miss Amanda
Anderson were recent guests of their
sister. Mrs Bette Miller, of Lexington.
Mrs. Carrie Davidson and niece Miss
Carrie Bell Romans have been visiting
Mrs. z. T. Rice and family in Rich
mond.
Cecil Brown entertained quite q
number of young friends on Friday
evening in a most pleasing manner
Delicious ices and cakes added to the
enjoyment of the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Speath arrived
Sunday from Louisville for visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. R. thinner at the Ken
garlan, and are receiving hearty
welcome from their host of Lancaster
| friends.
The Misses McWhorter's of Paint
Lick, Misses Ruth Hartman and Nancy
Swope of Winchester. and Halle Coy
of KIrksville will complete a pleasant
couse party this week at the home of
Miss Nancy Long.
Misses Allie and Stella Hendren are
entertaining at house party, in honor
of Miss May James of Richmond, Miss
es Leah White, Mary Martin, Mabel
Kumbel and Mary Altman of the Cald-
well High School faculty at Richmond.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-06-25

Miss Jennie Dickerson of Richmond
is visiting Miss Minnie Brown.
Miss Ann Sinclair of Covington is the
guest of Mrs. John E. Stormes.
Mr.. A. C. Pruitt of Lagrange was
the regent guest of Miss Joan Mount.
Miss Chastine Rucker of Paint Lick
is an attractive visitor of Miss Matte
Adams.
Miss Pauline Hooker of Stanford is
the guest of her aunt Mrs. Matte
Duncan.
Lewis Herndon of Atlanta has joined
his wife here for visit to friends and
relatives
Mrs. James Beazley and daughter
have been visiting Mrs. VIM. Hays in
Stanford.
Ruth and Louise Taylor are visiting
their cousin Miss Ruth Arnold at
Hyattsville.
Lucian NJ Grant left Tuesday for a
visit to his uncle Mr.. J. s. Bowman in
Lewis county.
Miss Lucy Hudson Walker of Rich
mond is the guest OF her cousin Miss
Alice Rigney.
Mr., Theodore Kirk OF Covington was
with MIR. and Mrs. John E. Stormes
for short visit
Mrs Ed Price and N. B. Price We're
in DanviIIe Wednesday with DR.. and
Mrs. s. P. Grant
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Estes of Kinks
vile were visiting his sister Miss Mat
tie Estes, Monday.
Miss Nellie Scott of Paint Lick is
spending Chautauqua week with Misses
Jennie and Nellie Cox.
Mrs. Sarah Rayburn left Monday to
see her grandson RaYburn Rucker vino
is i'll at his home in Butler Ky.
Miss Elizabeth Morgan of st. Louis
Mo-, is expected this week for a visit
to her aunt Mrs. Carrie Davidson.
Miss Christine Sanders is at home
after a pleasant visit with Miss
Margaret Elkin Hughes in Louisville.
John Burnside has returned to San
Angelo Texas after q stay with his
parents Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Burnside.
Miss Cecil Batson is at home after
visit of several weeks with her grand
mother Mrs. j A. Hilton of Stanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Simpson and
little daughter Elizabeth Logan Simp
son are in Stanford for stay of several
days.
Friends regret very much to hear of
the painful accident that recently be-
fel Mrs. Alex Swinebroad at her home
in the country.
Miss Margaret O'Hearn and little
nephew returned home Monday after a
visit of two weeks 20 Mr.. and Mrs. C..
B. Flannery in Paris.
Mrs Maurean Mason of New Rich
mond Ind. and Miss Emma Odor and
NJ. A. Walker of Paint Lick are guests
of Mrs. Stephen Walker.
Mr J. o. Reid has sufficiently recov-
cred from his recent illness as to be
able to leave his room. much to the
gratifica ton of his many friends.
Mrs. j. E. Stormes entertained at a
picnic on her beautiful grounds for her
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hubbard
and Miss Sinclair of Covington.
Miss Margaretta Smith Of Richmond
who is in attendance on the wounded
Coins boy at Marksbury will be the
guest of friends in Lancaster before
her return to Richmond, and as soon as
the condition of her patient will permitE
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-06-25

Mrs. j. S. Bowman returned to her
home in Lewis Co., Wednesday. She
was accompanied by her neice, Frances
Grant.
Mrs w. S. Elkin who has been the
guest of Lancaster relatives, returned
to her home in Atlanta Ga, on last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. BaIland little
daughter were in Mckinney last Sunday,
the guests of Mrs. Balls uncle, Mr.. Sam
M. Owens.
Mesdames U. d. Simpson aud Samuel
Embry, Miss Katie Simpson and brother
John motored to Hustonville for the
funeral of the late Mrs E. S. Powell.
Miss Hacllley of Georgetown, Miss
Susan Sutton of Marhsbury, and Mrs.
e. H. Lane of Buena Vista are visiting
Mrs. J. L. Hamilton and attended the
Chautauqua.
Miss Tommie Francis was the gracious
hostess at course dinner the guests of
honor being Mrs. j. Vincent Arnold of
Birmingham and brother John Burnside
of San Angelo Texas.
Mrs. VIM. R. Cook and Miss Sue
Shelby Mason gave an enjoyable picnic
on w. B. Mason's lawn, the honcrees
being Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hubbard
and Miss Ann Sinclair of Covington. =
Messrs W. III. Harris OF Paris, Sam
B. Harris Of Louisville, George b.
Harris of Birmingham Ala. and j.
Randolph Harris of Stanford have been
the guests of their parents, Judge and
Mrs. Z, w. Harris. This is quartet,e
of as fine young men as ever called
Lancaster home, and Judge and
Mrs. Harris are justly proud OF them.
Miss La Verne Dickerson was the
charming young hostess at birthday
party at her attractive home on Water
street. About 30 young friends We're
invited to honor the occasion. Eleven
candles shed brilliant light to en-
phasize the celebrations. The house
and yard was decorated with palms,
ferns and blooming flowers. Ices and
cake We're served to the young guests.
Mrs. Francis Ana Walker and her
daughter, Mrs Geiger. of Huntington,
w. Va. are visiting Mrs. James Burn
side on North street Mr.. K. L.
Walker, of Nichclasvile is the guest of
his brother, Mr.. James b. Walker.
Prof. d. w. Bridges, left for his old
home in Southern Kentucky, where he
will spend the summer vacation. 49,
Paragraph.
Master Joe Cabell Ramsey celebrated
his twelfth birthday at the family home
on Danvile street last Saturday after
noon. A half hundred of his little
friends responded to the invitations.
The hours were from to 6, and every
minute was Thoroughly enjoyed by the
happy little folks. Ices, berries and
cake were served. The cutting of the
cake was attended with much enthus-
iasm and expectancy. Master Hudson
Frisbie cut the ring and Master Russell
Sanford the dime Misses Florence
Johnson, Mamie Stormes Dunn and
Nancy Goodloe were in the receiving
line and also composed the entertain
ment committee, and these young
ladies left nothing undoue that would
add to the entertainment of the little
guests.