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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
ITALIANS ARE FIRED
 ON BY GERMANS
Immigrants Tell of Hard ships Endured In Kaiser's
 Dominions

Rome. August 1s.--tvia Paris, 4;25 D. ni.) Notwithstanding the German official de- nials, Italian emigrants returning here today confirmed tho report that they were deliberately fired upon by German sol- diers at Magdeburg
 They declared that about 6ooo Italians were taken on cattle trucks to Cologne. being sS hours without food. When they appealed for provisions at inns<'near the station they said they were refused. the reply being that Italy having declared her neutrality they could die of hunger.
 Surrounded by soldiers with fixed bayo- nets, the Italians were taken into the country and kept for two days and two nights, without shelter in the rain. Aft erward they were transported by train to Magdeburg, where they were quartered in the stables of the fortress. Potatoes and flour were served to them once day.
 After being held three days, the Ital- ians were notified they might leave for Italy. Filled with joy by the announce ment, some of them cried 'viya Italyl" which irritated the soldiers who. it is said. fired Into the unarmed crowd, will ing one and wounding 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
MEADOW CLUB TENNIS NEARING THE FINALS

Southampton. N. r.. August 19.-Straight set victories were the order today as Ella Fottrell, Alfred s. Dabney, William Johnston and George Peabody Gardner, Jr., won their places in the round be- fore the semi-final in the Meadow club tennis singles.
 Gardner. former Harvard crack, defeat ed George l.. Wrenn, Jr., 6-2 6-4. Fottrell beat Bernard Law, Princeton, 6-2 60. Johnston beat pr. Alfred Stillman, 7-5, 7-5, and Dabney beat Leonard Beeck- man, 6-3, 6-4
 The feature of tho afternoon session of the Meadow club tennis matches on the tennis courts here was the defeat of Ella Fottrell. the Californian. who was beaten by Alfred s. Dabney, 2-6. 6-3. 7-5.
 Dabney was the first of the field to get into the semi final round in the singles.
 Norman E. Brookes and William A. Larned in the doubles defeated Count Otto Salm and George Aranyi. the Aus trian- French pair, 7-5, 6-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
LOTHIAN BANKS GET
 MOVEMENT MONEY
First Shipment of Emer- gency Currency to Fi-
 nance Cotton Received

Dothan. August 19.-(Special )-Dothan received its first shipment of emergency currency with which to finance the cotton crop today when the First National bank of this city received a consignment of s100,0
 In all, Dothan banks have applied for an even $500.0O0 with which to care for the situation here.
 While business has been disorganized for the first few days following the war, this section, and Dothan especially, is very optimistic over the outlook. The banks seem amply able to care for the situation and no uneasiness is felt.
 Dothan banks have remarkable record for the manner in which they have cared for difficult situations. In no panic or war scare or other disturbance have they ever resorted to clearing house certificates or limited withdrawal During the panic of 1906 payments for cotton in cash were not suspended as in other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
A LITTLE GOSSIP
 ABOUT THE GAME
 AND THE PLAYERS

The downfall experienced by the Bar ons did not jerk the club from first place. Had New Orleans scored double vic- tory over Mobile, they would have been forced to descend to second position. The scores posted of the second game at Redwood seemed to indicate that Mobile had taken both. but Townsend failed to turn the trick in the last.
 
 Birmingham has experienced more trouble against the clubs in the second division than from the leading teams Five consecutive victories were regis tered against the Mobile club, in second place. and New orleans, in the lead at the beginning of the series. The Billi- kens, last In the running, stopped the Barons
 Bobby Gilks was preparing for Day to blow. but the youngster refused. In the eighth inning, after Tragesser had sin gled. Day issned two straight balls to Robertson. The Montgomery manager. believing that the result was still in peril. sent Mcleod out to warm up with Lefty Black.
 Tragessers pegs to second were off color yesterday, but 1t was an abrupt reversal of form. Against Mobile and New Orleans, the young receiver caught in fine form and begged with wonderful accuracy. Walter is showing speed afoot now, too.
 Dave Roth will be the choice of the Barons this afternoon. Curley Brown will be saved until Saturday for Manager Molesworth wants to save him to open the first game of the series against Chat tanooga. Curley has the Loolxouts beaten by merely walking in the box. Mcleod is scheduled to pitch for Montgomery
 
 Molesworth is a regular on the lines on foreign fields. but directs the Barons from his wicker chair at Redwood. How over, the Baron boss wanders upon the lines occasionally. Eddie Mcdonald waxed real peppery in the ninth yesterday at first
 Two substitute catchers appeared in stellar roles in two battles yesterday Red" smith, the second Vol receiver. drove in two runs for Nashville. while Shotgun Wallace singled timely against the Bilikens and enabled Birmingham to dodge shut-out.
 Day did not seem to possess startling amount of speed or curves, but he kept the ball away from the Barons handily. Nine balls were hit to the Montgomery outfielders. four of them being line drives. Robertson was slightly reckless when he got the Montgomery batsmen in the hole
 ees
 Although seven Barons reached first base before the last inning, not one reached third base. When men were on the bases the locals had tendency. to hit in the air rather than on the ground
 Considering the fact that Montgomery was opposing Birmingham good crowd attended the game. Over 2000 people were in the stands. Nappi's band performed in major league style and cheered them along, despite the downfall
 The battle was hiumdinger until the seventh. Both Birmingham and Mont gomery got runners to second. but were unable to reach third. Robertson and Day were forced to pitch out of several slight difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
GERMAN PRIZE
 ESCAPES CAPTURE

New York. August 19.--The German bark Matador. on the seas since July 2s a war prize worth almost $4oO,OoO. eiuded all warships and tied up fin dock here late today. For week or more after the declaration of war her officers knew nothing of 1t and steered their craft for Bremen. unconscious of their risk of cap ture,
 July 20 for Bremen with a cargo of to- bacco and slaves worth s3f7.UoO, Two weeks later. on August l2. Captain Re- mos of the Matador. spoke the Mallory liner Alamo. Learning for the first time of the European war from the Alamo'n captain. tho Matador's captain mads for this port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Society
ocontlnued from Page Six,

tContinued from Page Six) Miss Marie Moore. have returned to Hart well. Ga. after visiting friends in Wood lawn.
 Miss Helen Harrison of Chattanooga is the guest of Miss Pauline Ballard.
 MT James Day of Woodlawn is spend ing his vacation at his home in Orr vile.
 Mr. Fred Moore has gone to Miami, Fla, to make his future home.
 MT. Charles Moore. who has been seri- ously i'll at his home in Woodlawn, is slightly improved, Bankston after a visit to Mrs. B. w. Finck.
 MT H. c. Valentine left last night for a trip to South Carolina and later he will go to Washington.
 Mir and Mrs. H. w. Sparks have come from Georgia to make their home with Mrs. M. E. Meade in Ensley.
 Mir and Mrs J. H. Vines of Clanton are visiting MT. and Mrs. l.. R. Vines.
 Mrs. Matte Hood and Mrs. J. M. Don aldson and children are spending several weeks at Blount Springs
 Mrs. F. c. Fonvllle has returned from a stay in Rochester Minn.
 Mrs. J. K. Landham and Miss Cora Landham, -who have been visiting friends in Ensey, have returned to Annfston.
 Miss Ruby Truss is at home after a stay with relatives in Sylacauga.
 Miss Grace Young has returned from a visit to Blocton.
 MT. and Mrs. T. H. Kinney have named their little son Paul Henderson Kinney.
 MT. and Mrs Will Mongot have re- turned from a visit to Kansas City and Wellington, Mo
 MT. P. w. Craig and son, Clarence Craig, have gone to Gulfport, Miss, to spend several days.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Thomas have re- turned from a visit to relatives in Rome, Ga.
 Miss Mary Daily of Knoxville is the guest of Mrs. W. w. Powell in Pratt City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
WHOLESALE TRADE
 |SFA|RLY BRISK Heavy Sales of Canteloupes and Mel0ns-QuOtatiOns
 Are Generally Firm

Produce men on Morris avenue re- port business as fairly brisk. demand ana supply being good. Cantaloupes and watermelons are In abundance. and sales are large. The war situation has had little effect on the produce prices
 but quotations are generally firm with little indication of an early reduction
 The only fruit quotation that might be affected to any appreciable extent would be that of lemons; the greater part of which are produced in Italy. The demand, however, at ehe present time for this fruit is not very strong
 and It seems to be generally under stood that there will be no decided ad- vance in prices here as long as sup plies on hand last, but an adjustment of quotations will probably take place when further stocks become necessity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
ROAD CONTRACT LET
 AT MARION TUESDAY
L. c. R0wlins0n Will Con- struct State Aid High
 way for $10,070

Marion. August -(spae'al)-The con. tract for completing the state-aid road leading east from here. was let on Tues day to L. C. Rowiinson of Grand View. There were four bidders and the gravel from cahaha river and Montgomery were included in the bids. l.. C. Rowlinson bid sl0.o74; W. H. England of Marion sio, 1880: D. R. Cook of Montgomery si1.757: Dixon Smith Construction company sn.47e. The cost per mile is based on sssO0 which is less than the cost of that portion al- ready completed. however tho most ex- pensive part of the road was in getting up Joice hill Work will start septem- Der 1.
 W. O. Shivers, who has a reputation as a pecan and peanut grower. has diversl- fled his interest to include short horn cattle. He has purchased two young heifers at a cost of s275 and will start a small stock farm on his town properties.
 Recent continuous rains have checked the cotton opening, however few lsles are coming in and are being stored as there is no spot market. aud for the first time in the history of the black belt the staple has no sale or commercial value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
WETUMPKA CITIZENS
 NOMINATE TICKET
Entire Board Renominated At Mass Meeting Held Recently-F. w.
 LuIl for Mayor

Wetumpka, August 1s.-(special)-At a mass meeting ofSthe citizens held recently the following municipal ticket was nomi- mated:
 For mayor: Frank w Lull.
 For aldermen: J. M. Holley, J. R. Gamble, A. Hohenberg, W. E. Thomas. l.. c. Cantelou.
 After serving four years, the townspeo- pie showed their appreciation of the work done by the present board by nominating the entire body for the third term. There was no opposition to the ticket.
 Mayor Frank Lull, in accepting the nomination, made an interesting talk to the assembled citizens.
 During the present administration side walks have been paved throughout the town, the streets have been greatly im- proved and sanitary sewerage established. Mayor Lul! outlined his plans for future civic improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
QUADRUPLE TIE FOR
 CHESS TITLE OF WEST

Memphis August 1s.-At the end of the nineteenth round of play today of the annual tourney of the Western Chess as- sociation, the final of the scheduled rounds, resulted in a quadruple tie for first place and the championship. Herman Hahlbohm, Chicago; F. F. Sohrader. Syr- acuse B. B. Jefferson. Memphis. present title-hoder, and c. H. Wolbrecht, St. Louis. each being credited with score of IA.
 These players will start double round tourney to decide the championship. H. F, Lee of Chicago will referee their play as he has that of the tournament.
 F. P. Elliott of Minneapolis was selected president of the association.
 The 1915 tournament will be held at Lake Minnetonka. Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
|. ). ANDERSON. SR. BROWNS IN MADISON Prominent Farmer While Seining Seized With
 Cramp

ton D. Anderson, ST., prominent farmer, was drowned this afternoon in Lees pond on the Krebs place nYr here. He was in seining with some boys and was seized with cramp and drowned before help could reach him. His friend, Holmes Krebs, tried to save him. out was unsuc- cessful. The- water where he lost his life is only five feet deep.
 MT. Anderson was one of the most pro- gressive farmers in this section and this season enjoyed the distinction of produc- ing the first bale of 1914 cotton in Madi- son county. He Is survived by his widow and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Hides and Tallow

Green saIted hides, 14Q16c partly cured, 13014c; green. 13G131kc; damaged and culls, one-half price; dry flint, 27Q1c: dry salted, 25Q26; dry culs. 12hc; goat skins. 25Q40c; kids. one-half price: lamb skins. 25Q35; sheep skins. 25@75c: shear ings, 15Q25c; green salted horse hides, No.
 2s, g; glues and ponies, $1@1.60; No. tallow, 5Q6c; No. tallow, 4c; beeswax, 28Q60c wild ginsing, s6QS; cultivated gin- sing. $3Q5; golden seal. $s50Q4 clear grease wool. 16@19c: slightly burry. 15@1S; clear tubwashed wool. 3OQ33; bury 15Q2o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
FURTHER ADVANCES IN OATS AND WHEAT Corn Only Market Which Failed to Profit By Rains
 In the Southwest

Chicago, August 19-All board of trade markets except corn, which was bear ishly influenced by rains in the south west, scored further advances today Wheat gained 1ss to cents, oats IA to s4 cent, and provisions T to 40 cents' while corn declined as to lsc.
 Yesterdays reports of export saies' while unconfirmed were still bul1shiy m tfluenced as was wheat by an advance III the Liverpool market Other influences favoring the price were the estimate py an English expert of reduction or o'f' GOO GOO bushels in the European crop anu export clearances mainly from the gun of 1.255.00o bushels.
 Corn reached it's best prices under the influence of wheat but reports Of raio III the southwest started profit taking uhuer which the gain was lost together "i,l' some of yesterdays.
 The recent advance in futures was re- fected in a lighter demand for shippers of oats. This market declined, put re- covered sharply on an excellent class or or ( buying. Higher hogs and falling OFT m the western movement sent provislohs up despite liberal profit taking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
FIRST REACTION
 IN SUGAR PRICES

New York. August la,-The first reaction In sugar prices since the recent excited advance of over e,s' cents pound oo- cured today, when Cuba centrifugal 96 test sold at 5A cents. representing a de- cline of N cent from the high record prtce. It was understood that Cuban holders were offering raw sugar at con- csssions as the recent heavy demand had been pretty well filled up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Fun Tor the little ones and fun for
 the whole family in COLORADO

f An outing in this great sunshiny out ,of-doors vacation land will brinr re e- turns in health and happiness far m iexcess of the nominal e1Denses incident to the trip.
 It's surprising. too. but 1t costs no more for the family than at home. and famous .'Rocky Mountain Limfted'- every morning from Chicago or the Kansas City, to Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
 [ Through slsepers daily from Birminr.| ham via Memphis and Kansas City. Chigssc. st. Louis Memphis to Colcssdo.| Finest modern all. steel .equipment.
 We maintain q Travel Bureau at lol septatives are travel s3psrts. who win s.nfoal vacation. give you full informa- -l ton about hotels campA boardinR|
 Write. piione or drop in for our 1SScin- ating picture books of wonderfsil- Col. HrnSS fsnS nH H H pbons MSnt Main P ss4. fl. Rock r.
 Lew tRrea June te septenheR e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Receives Part of Crop Fund

Montgomery, August 19-(Special.) Louis J. Farley, president of the Farley National bank of Montgomery, stated today that he has received portion or the crop fund from the United States treasury, though did not say what amount This is. 90 far as known, the hrat shipment of tho Qsoo. 900 although Aiabama for the movemsut Of osops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20

Chattanooga, August l9.-(special.)- Hciss, ST.. employed by the Durham Coal and Iron company in thoir mines at soddy, Tenn. died today from burns re- ceived whom . can of powder ignited in the shaft of the mine In which he and his son. Joe Hdlsp. Jr, were working. Young Heiss. while terribly burned. will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, August 19.-Rough lion duras and clean Honduras and Japan r;ce ia very strong and active. Quote: Rough Honduras, 4OOd5.10c clean Hon duras, 474Qsssc; JaJpan, 4A@4sc. Rice' polished, per ton. s2Sq2S; bran, per ton' S1s02o. Receipts: Rough, 11,Sl2: miiiers' 3920; clean, 1939 Sales, S734 sacks rough Honduras at s5oa5, ,1oc; 5sl0 pockets clean Honduras at 33s6I63sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
ALABAMA PARTY
 SAFE AT DRESDEN

Washington. August 1e.-t Special )-Rep- resentative Underwood and Representa- tive Dent were notified today by the state department that Mrs. Thomas Ellis and party of Birmingham and Miss Cornelia Elliott of Gadsden were safe at Dresden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Flour and Breadstuffs

Self rising flour. $50; Tennessee flour, s5.30; Michigan flour. $6.40; pure wheat shorts. sS4; pure wheat bran, $32; c. S. meal. 71s per cent, 80; Cremo meal, per ton. $26; No timothy hay, per ton, $25; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, per ton. $20; c. S. hulls, 80 lbs., SIP ton; mixed feed, $35; oats 5Sc bu.: corn, $110; corn meal, s2.05 per 96 lbs. New crop alfalfa. $24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
TALKS ON THRIFT
Preventing Industrial Waste

Waste Is worse than loss The time is coming when every person who lays claim to ability will keep the question of waste before him constantly. The scope of thrift is limitless." s."-Thomas A. Edison
 In the making of coke in this country the beehive type of oven is generally used and the valuable by-products, in- cluding the ammonia, valued at millions of dollars, are allowed to escape Cal culated from the amount of coal used in these industries in the United States, the annual production of ammonium sulphate should be approximately 640. 900 tons, valued at 30,000, 900. Actually only 35,000 tons, valued at $1,S40,000 are being produced. One of the big independent steel com panes is about to invest $3,000, 900 in by-product coke ovens, and will place the ammonia on the market for ferti- lizer purposes
 It is also said that the United States Steel corporation, after sending it's en- gineers abroad more than year ago to investigate coke making, has, as re- suit, decided gradually to do away with it's old fashioned, wasteful beehive coke ovens and save the by-products.
 It Is true of some American wooden mills that what goes down the river in waste would constitute handsome profit for the same mill in foreign country. But merican manufacturers are waking up to the folly of such waste.
 The utilization of cotton seed and cotton seed oil, until recent years waste product of the cotton crop, is now valued in the United States alone at $50,000,000 year
 The Standard oil company is a mar vel of scientific management in the matter of waste prevention. Ebert Hub bard enthusiastically says of that much discussed corporations: Tt has stopped the leaks, taken up the eco~ homie slack, reduced friction and rem dered service to the world that is the nearest approach to business perfection of any example that can be named"
 Briefly summarized, some of the principal ways in which waste Is now being eliminated on a large scale in- clude these:
 Water powers are being utilized to a greater extent.
 Timber cutting in the national for ests is carefully controlled.
 Resouces of coal are being protected although millions in minerals are still being wasted, the national bureau of mines reports.
 Steel scrap is being converted into Bessemer.
 There are laws to insure thc HeditH and safety of workmen.
 We are making successful war on disease.
 We are introducing more practical ideas in education fitting young people to earn an honorable living along chosen lines
 We are installing a new reserve bank and currency system by which the sup ply of money will expand and contract in accordance with the demands of business, so that 1t will ebb and flow between the sections where there IS surplus and the places where there IS scarcity and will prevent panics by pe- ing always available where there IS legitimate need
 The elimination of waste from our personal affairs Is equally important. T. D. MACGREGOR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
BEST COMBINATION OF WATERS PICKED BY VETERAN SCRIBE

portant part, and many players in or ganized ball make 1t regular practice of working the pitcher for free passes. When such are issued 1t puts the pitcher in hole and compells him to divide his attention between the plate and first base Players who are weak at the plate often attempt the practice of securing walks but they are not alone in this class.
 The best team of walters. selected from tho leaders of each position. show that such heavy hitters as Crawford. Eddie Collins, Iris Speaker and Murphy are among the best.
 A team of. best walters selected by Ernest Lanigan. the veteran baseball scribe, follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Fish
Perch-sc pound.

fercn-Sc pound, Salt Water Trout-12lxc pound. Blue Catfish-7QSc pound. Red Snapper-sdS11c Gray Snapper-5c. Mullet-51aQ6c pound. Spanish Mackerel-15c pound. Fresh Pompano-25c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
COUNTY INSTITUTE
 ON AT DADEVILLE

Dadeville. August i9.-(Special.) )-The TaIlapcosa County Teachers institute Is in session this week with more than 100 teachers in attendance. Professor Brown Of Birmingham, is conductor. assisted by Miss Fisher of Birmingham and Miss Pitts of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
GAR RUSHES DOWN
 INCLINE |NTOQUARRY
Serious Accident Narrowly Averted At Cement
 Plant

Leeds. August 19.-(Special.)-A serious accident was narrowly averted yester- day at the limestone quarry of the Stand ard Portland Cement company, when the large skip car carrying stone from the quarry to the crusher broke loose at top of the decline and ran wild down the slope Into the quarry. completely demolish- ing the car There were a number of men. at work in the quarry at the time, but none of them were injured. The quarry was shut down for about 15 hours.
 The singing school at Heburn will close next Sunday with an all-day singing. There will be dinner served on the ground forsa who go.
 Buster Brown Hall, negro, it is alleged, stole horse yesterday belonging to Tom Batson, a farmer near Leeds. MT. Batson drove his horse to town leaving it hitched to tree back of the hotel while he was transacting some business. A party living in West Leeds saw the negro pass his place riding the horse and suspected the negro had stolen it. He came downtown to make inquiry. MT. Batson secured an- other horse and pursued the negro, over taking him near Moodys Cross Roads. The boy jumped off the horse and took to the woods After a half mile chase MT. Batson captured the negro and brought him back to Leeds, where he was placed in iail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Prime Mercantile Paper

New York, August 19.-Prime mercantile paper, 6@7 per cent. Exchanges, Ao4,- 302, ,29s; balances. $7,s61,54o. Prime mercan- tile paper, 4d7 per cent. Sterling ex- change strong. Rates nominal, not quoted; for cables, S!04; for demand, D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Creamerv Products

Country Butter-20@25c: fresh creamery butter, 331zc; process butter 2sc
 Cheese-l61A; imported Swiss cheese, 40c: German brick cheese, 1sc limburger. lSc; imported Roquefort, 40c; Neufchatei cheese. per dozen. 45c; Pimento cheese, $1.35.