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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
DEMOCRATS ID WIN
 ALL OVER THE STATE
Chairman Bibb Graves Says Headquarters Will Be
 Opened in Birmingham

Despite the bitterness which divided stormy period beginning with January and ending May Il, this year. Gen. Bibb Graves, chairman of the state executive committee of the party. while in Birming- ham yesterday, vouchsafed the prediction that the nominees would be successful in the general election in November.
 As matter of fact, General Graves, who managed the campaign (for south Alabama) of B. B. Conner, candidate for governor, will set a worthy example him. self, for it is generally understood that for campaign manager of all democratic nominees, he will appoint Sam P Ken nedy, who led the fight against MT. Co., mer and for the successful candidate, Charles, Henderson.
 Campaign headquarters will be estab- lished in Birmingham in the near fu- ture, according to a statement of the chairman. The fight will be waged ac- lively in every county of the state where in there is the slightest chance of anti democratic success. General Graves is very hopeful that as result of the elec-
  Der of republicans chosen to fill county offices and to occupy seats in the legis- lature than ever before.
 ''I have always been a firm believer said the chairman, 'in the idea that a short, snappy, vigorous campaign is pref erable to long drawn out struggle. For that reason I have been tardy in nam ing the state campaign committee. How ever, l will do so in the near future, and headquarters will be opened in Birming- ham. We want democrats this year to win everywhere. Democracy, in the na tion and the state, Is more popular than ever before. I predict the nomination of Woodrow Wilson for a second term without opposition. and his overwhelming reelection before the people. This is one era in which democrats, having had an opportunity. have failed to make fools of themselves
 General Graves is confident that the legislature in it's next regular session, will enact a state primary law which will put an end forever to the open trafficking in votes which marred and marked the campaigns which led up to, the dem1- cratic primaries. In the framing of SUI. n a measure the chairman is aiding >-~~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
SAL LI!P|E!IRE ! FOUND
 IN JACKSON COUNTY Cullman Resident Buys Property Containing Great
 Quantity of Mineral

Attalla, September S.-(Special.) )-An- nouncement was made today by E. B. Wallace of Cullman that he has just completed the purchase of property ia Jackson county oR. which there is cave containing nearly 2.o0o,v0O tons OF saltpetre. He intends to organize a com- pany at once and start mining opera tions at the earliest date possible. The discovery of such a large quantity of saltpetre in Alabama will be well come news to farmers of this state who have been. worried over their inability to purchase German kainit, as the salt German kainit will be obtained.
 petre will be refined and distilled and a fertilizer far superior to the best
 Borings were recently made in differen. parts of the cave by Ross Chester Wal lace. the noted chemist and mining eng- neer of Philadelphia, who estimates there is at least 1,7590OO tons of saltpetre in the deposit. A Detroit chemist has of- fered cents pound for the raw ma teriai delivered f. O. b. Detroit.
 The cave Is known locally as the Bat Cave,' and Is said to oe the home Of countless thousands of bats. 1t is esti- mated that in addition to the saltpetre, the cave contains at least 1900 carloads or Buano or pat manure. An anaiys SIS of this manure shows that it contains 9.s7 per cent ammonia. 264 per cent phos- phoric acid and per cent potash, making a fertilizer in every way equal to the famous Peruvian guano which Is used so extensively by northern farmers.
 The cave from which this aaltpetre and guano will be taken is of historic in terest. having furnished the southern army with saltpetre for the manufacture of gunpowder during the last two years of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
DELEGATES NAMED TO
 CROP CONFERENCE

Montgomery, September S.-(Special) Delegates to represent Alabama at the Southeastern Food Crops conference. to te held in Atlanta. October 5 and G. were announced today by Capt Reu- ben F. Kolb. commissioner of agri- culture and industries Four delegates from the state at large and two from each congressional district were named.
 Following Is the list of delegates:
 State at large-Capt. R. F. Kolb. Mont gomery; ]. A. Wade. Alexander City ]. T. Watt, Auburn. and R R. Poole Uniontown.
 First District-Sam R. Bethea. Faunsdale. and E. P. Chapman, Grove Hill; second district. c. P. Deming. Evergreen, and c. G. Abercrombie, Montgomery: third district. S H. Dent. E,ufaula, and John Canty, Fort Mitch~ ell fourth district. c. w. Cooper. Selma, and Judge P. B. Deason. Clan- ton; fifth district J. c. Wright, Roa- |noke, aud A Hohenberg, Wetumpka; sixth district John A. Rodgers, Gaines vile, and Judge W. w. Brandon. Tus- caloosa: seventh district, Frank ". Tnlford, Cullman. and Judge L. Y Herzberg. Gadsden; eighth distrie9 Hector D. Lane, Courtland. and ". H. Johnson, Huntsville; ninth district. w. w. Lavender. Centreville, and M. c. Allgood. Chapultapec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ALL IN READINESS
 FOR HOTEL CLERKS Will Be Shown Sights of the Birmingham District
 This Afternoon

The announcement was made yesterday
 by W. B. Averett of the Chamber of Commerce that everything was in readi-
 ness for the trip over the city this after
 noon of the Birmingham branch of the Southeastern Greeters association.
 The party, accompanied by several prominent Birmingham citizens, will leave
 the Tutwiler at 215 o'clock in 12 auto
 mobiles. The official route will be out
 Third avenue and the 'Possum valley
 road to Fairfield. The American Steel and Wire company plant will be looked over there. On the return watermelon feast will be served the visitors by the
 Fairfield Commercial club, of which pr.
 Burr Ferguson is president. Dr. Fergu-
 son will say few words of welcome to
 the visitors, and an opportunity will be given the hotel men to see Fairfield, the
 model industrial city. Returning the party will proceed in on Eighth avenue and
 circle the Norwood boulevard. The party, after going through the Placid Place, will cross the city on Twenty-second street to Five Points and circle Highland avenue to the northern entrance to Ches- nut Hill That development will be looked over and the view across the Country club golf links enjoyed. The party will go out the southern entrance of Chestnut Hill up Halls avenue to Altamont road. Mountain Terrace will be viewed and the party will go through Mlner Heights After that the party will return to the city. A stop will be made at the Country club, where refreshments will be served the members of the party by Secretary Dilemma.
 MT. Everett of the Chamber of Commerce is acting in the absence of William c.
 Radcliffe and President P. c. Shook, both Of whom have unqualifiedly indorsed the idea. said yesterday that all cars that are to be used for the excursion should he on hand at the Tutwiler not later than 2 0 clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
A MORE CHEERFUL
 FEELING IN COTTON Increasing Hope of Early Settlement of War Is
 Mainly Responsible


 New York, September S.-Rather H more cheerful feeling appeared to be developing in the cotton trade here to- day. Possibly this was partly due to more optimistic View of the European situation and increasing hope of an early settlement of the war; but beyond such consideration the small ginning returns to September l. suggested determined holding in the seed, as well as bad weather during August, and there were also reports of an improving spot de- mand.
 Local spot people said some expert demand had developed toward the end of the last week, and that domestic mills also had been rather better buy CTS. It also was claimsd that firm of- fers from the southwest were about S-i5 cents higher than last Friday.
 Most of the local firms having open contracts are reported to have promptly margined their trades down to the prices fixed upon for inc liquidation of the New York-Liverpool straddle, and tns committee announces that 1t is now ready to begin executing orders in ec- cordance with the plan approved by mem bers of the exchange last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
APPLICANTS ID BE
 RECEIVED FRIDAY
Governor Will Take Up Jef- ferson Excise Commission
 Situation Then

Montgomery September s.-(Special) Applicants for appointment on the excise commission of Jefferson county will be given an opportunity to lay their claims before the governor on next Friday, on which day the chief executive will receive all persons and delegations interested in the situation. Announcement to this eff feet was made by the governor to The Age- Herald correspondent tonight
 The governor declared, in setting aside day to consider the Birmingham excise commission question. that he will not grant interviews to any persons in re- gard to the matter before the specified time. He indicated tonight that he had been considerably harassed already in regard to the two appointments. and ex- pressed the hope that no one else would attempt to see him with regard to the matter before Friday.
 The governor had a brief conference to- day with small Birmingham delegation. who called on him in the interest of Chair man w. G. Agee. The delegation included Judge J. H. Miller of the circuit court. Judge H. B. Abernethy of the court oi common pleas. George Howle. Dr. Giles pie and one or two others. No assurance was given the delegation that MT. Ages might be appointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
COURTS MAY SETTLE
 COTTON DISPUTE

New -9feans, September s.-Courts may be Asked to settle differences between the long and short faction in the October cot ton future situation, according to state ments of influential operators of each side at the New Orleans cotton exchange to- day. Many traders who are short on October contracts today positively refused to settle at 10.51c, the last official quota ton made before the exchange closed Longs have been urging settlement at this basis, saying it is the only official figures they have to work on.
 To combat this statement shorts say they see no reason why they should set tie at this figure when several markets are quoting spot cotton at 71s cents. ac- cording to information they say they have. They say they can deliver actual cotton against their paper. Longs cor tend deliveries cannot be made with ex- change closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
GOVERNOR NAMES
 H. VAN THOMPSON
Chairman of Girard Excise C0mmis- sion Named to Succeed Dr.
 Prather

Montgomery, September S.-tSpecial) H. Van Thompson was today appointed by the governor chairman of the excise commission of Girard. to succeed Dr. Robert C. Prather. who failed to qualify.
 The chairmanship of the Girard com mission had been hanging fire for sew eral weeks The governor at first favored for the place John Adams. whose ap- pointment was protested by large mum Der of prominent citizens of Girard.
 The governor then appointed Dr. Pra- tker. who declined the onice. H. Van Thompson is the third person whom the governor has named for the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
PURCHASE OF GERMAN SHIPS MIGHT INVOLVE UNITED STATES WITH ALLIES
 SAYS MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE

Washington, September s.-"Fear, are expressed that we will involve our we buy German ships,- says . report of the merchant marine committee, sub- n,itted to the House today, advocst- Ing the Alexander biII for govern ment-controlled company to purchase and operate ships.
 That may be so,' the report con- tinues. This bill does not direct the shipping board to buy ships of any particular nation. They have the widest discretion in the purchase or construc- ton of vessels. We have no reason to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

or more of the belligerents, some would nave Us make no effort to repair the damage done to our industries and commerce by the European war or to exercise any of the rights as a neu- tra1 power Me have rights as neu- trals as well as duties.
 The report declares the United States now has less than 100000 tons of shipping in the foreign trade. It points out that many lines seeking shelter under the American flag, although American owned, may pass again to foreign flags after this crisis if to their pecuniary advantage. It declares the governments policy should be to tuild up the merchant marine perma- Eently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ENSlEY NEWS

~ta8~special meeting of the Ems icy club, which was held last night in the inferior courtroom the members passed resolutions protesting against the proposed increase in coal rates of the railroads. The chair was author ized to appoint delegates to go to Montgomery on September IA to pro- test against this raise. The matter was thoroughly discussed and the Ems the raise.
 The report of the committee which was to have gone before the city com sisisoners on the change of transfer places made by the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company was continued until the next meeting. The members of the committee will go be- fore the city commissioners on Fri day morning and will make report at the meeting of the club on next Tuesday night.
 Alex Curtis, a negro, was shot in the left arm last night about 7:20 o'clock by George Douglass, another negro, in a poolroom on Avenue K and Nineteenth street Douglass escaped
 There will be a meeting of the Ems ley Athletic club this evening at 8 o'clock at the hall on Seventeenth street and Avenue E. Several mat tcrs of importance will be, taken up and arrangements for practice games will be made. Prospects are bright for the Ensley soccer football team in the coming season. as number of the old players are in the lineup this yeal and there is plenty of new material on hand.
 There will be meeting of Camp Pat Claybourne, United Confederate Vet erans. next Sunday afternoon 0t : o'clock at the police assembly room al the city hall.
 Owing to. the derailment of Tide water Pratt City car last night at the Pratt City junction, the cars on the line were unable to run for about two hours and the schedule was badly con- fused. The rear trucks on the car split the switch at the junction.
 A lecture will be given at the Ems ley Christian church this evening al 7:45 o'clock by ". R. Holder re- turned missionary from the Congo Africa. Mir. Holder has delivered s number of lectures since his return 10 this country. The public is invited to attend.
 The members of the Thread of ths Story club will hold their first meet ing of the club year on tomorrow aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence
 of Mrs. A K. Wright at her Ahome ol Avenue G. The response to the rol call will be vocational experiences. Tn programme will include an opening ad dress by Mrs. Harry TIillhouse, tn president. with reading by Mrs. j F. Lee. Mrs. J. w. McCarty is tn reader for the afternoon. The subjec for the study of the club for the yea lis "Our Country.
 l The ladies of the Woodmen Circl will hold their regular meeting thi l afternoon in the Knights of Pythia hall on Avenue D at which time re treatments will be served. All member lsre invited to attend.
 1 Mrs M H. Mcdonald has returne from visiting relative in Tennessee. | MT. and Mrs. !. H. Tetlow has re turned from a visit to friends in Jack sonville.
 Miss Eva Daughton has returne from a visit to friends in Virginia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
 Weather Forecast

Washington, September S.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy and somewhat cooler Wednesday; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Wednes- day and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

northern Alabama and north Georgia.
 Fair weather was general over the south ern states
 Temperatures have changed but little over the cotton states, the ?. m. read ings ranging slightly above 80 degrees in the gulf states. and west of the Mis-. sissippi in the interior while in Tennessee and North Carolina they were in the '7os at that hour.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations September s, 91i:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

believe they will act otherwise than with the greatest care in whatever they do.a
 "The war in Europe the report adds. not only has demoralized com merce, but credits as we'll However much enterprising citizens and corpor- ations may wish to meet the demands in the present emergency, they seem to be powerless to do so without gov crnment aid. Hence the rational course Is to utilize government resources to inure to the benefit of. all the peo- pie.
 That rather than hazard the possi- bility of a misunderstanding with one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, September s-.G D. m) While pressures have changed but slight ly during the past 24 hours over the cotton states. the easterly movement of the high pressure area over the upper Mississippi valley has caused general changes throughout the north. The rain area that appeared on Monday night 8
 map over the Missouri and Ohio valleys has extended southward into Tennessee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Articles of Incorporation

Montgomery. September s.-(Special.I ! Notice of the incorporation of the In- ternational Housebuilding company of Birmingham has been filed in the office of the secretary of state The new cor poration is capitalized at $5000, all of which has been paid fn. The incorpora- tors are: John w. streit, Fred w. Streit and L. J. Haley, W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
CHIEF ACCUSED OF
 PADDING FEED BILLS
Charges Against A. D. Kirby Being Heard Before Hunts
 vile Commission

Huntsville September S-(Special 1.-The lice A. D. Kirby, who Is accused of pad ding the feed accounts of the city prison, began this morning before the city com mssioners. There are great many witnesses to be heard. Coming at this time while the city commission race is on, tho attack on Chief Kirby has at tracted a great deal of interest.
 The quarterly meeting of the Woman g Missionary union of the Liberty Baptist association was held here today in the First Baptist church.
 The City Pastors union Led their first autumn meeting yesterday afternoon. It was decided that religious services will be conducted each Sunday afternoon by someone of the city pastors at the city hospital for the benefit of nurses and patients.
 The Merrimack public school opened yesterday with large attendance in a fine new school building that has just been completed.
 public roads, claims the unique distinc- ton of furnishing the largest rrmber cf sons that ever attended the University Of Alabama at any one lime. He has four sons in the university now, Ray .nond. Edwin, Walter and Howard Jones. and they are football and baseball. play CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Lawrence Court Convenes

Moulton. September s.--ospeciai. 1.-The jury term of circuit court opened here Monday with many people in town. The dockets are full, there being two mur- der cases to be tried. Ed Alnon. demo- cratic nominee for Congress from this district, made speech in the interest of his candidacy. He has one opponent who Is a socialist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND PINE HILL

Pine Hill. September s.-(Special.)- The school al this place opened yesterday with a large enrolment. County farm demon strator Carmichael was present and made an earnest plea for better methods iu farming.
 J. W. Crawford has sold his place here and will move to Mobile where he has held a position for some time. Mrs. Kim brough was the buyer and will move shortly
 J. D. Dees, the young man who some time ago lost leg In a railroad accident. has returned home from the hospital at Selma.
 The farmers of this section are busily engaged during this beautiful weather in the harvesting of their crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Jar Spangled Banner
 Celebration Friday

Washington. September s.-A provisional brigade of troops was ordered to Balti- more today to participate Friday in q military parade. which is to be feature of the S.ar-Spangled Banner centennial celebration. The grand marshal of the parade will be Maj. Gen. w. w. Woth- erspoon of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09

Invigorating to the Pale and slekIy
 The Old Standard general strength |ening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria, enriches the blood, builds up the system. A true Tonic. For adults and children. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
Eroauement Announced

Hartselle. September Especial )-Mr. and Mrs. James Hance Corsbie announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kathleen. to pr. Roy Mansey McGlathery of New Decatur. the wedding date to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
General Attention

The incident attracted general attention today because it foreshadowed similar ac-
 tion on the part of Great Britain and France toward ships that may be pur-
 chased by the United States for its mer- chant marine. Both governments, in ex-
 pressing their attitude on the neutraliza- tion of ships formerly owned by beiger- ents. suggested that the crews of these vessels ought to be American, as they could not permit sailors of hostile coup- tries to enter their ports under neutral 1 flags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
ENGLISH MEN AND WOMEN IN FIELDS TOSAVE THE CROPS Mrs. Butt Writes About Changed Life In England
 As Result of War LABORERS ADMIRE
 WORK OF WEALTHY Comments Closing of Cotton Ex- change As Means of Saving
 Market From Utter
 Generalization

Mss. Butt, former Georgia lady, now living near Liverpool, writes an other interesting article on the changed life of England IS result of the present war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-09
No Announcements After Conference

The meeting yesterday OI tTe blrlhlng- ham Fire and Casualty exchange in the eading room of the Chamber of Com merce was executive and President Adams of the exchange said there was nothing done .of interest to the public" The fire insurance committee of the Board of Trade met with the exchange, but it was asserted that nothing of importance was transacted. As to whether or not the prospective report of the fire insurance engineers in Birmingham was discussed is not known, and no information on the matter could be obtained.