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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-14
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surveys for which are already under way.
 8. The creation oE an Administra- tive Development Board, to be com posed of bona fjde residents of Alas ka to sit at the Capital of Alaska to perform all the work now in charge of the various bureaus in Washington as advocated by Secretary of the In- terior Franklyn K. Lane.
 4. The opening immediately of the coal and oil lands of Alaska, so that those great necessities of civilization may be made cheap and abundant to the people.
 5. The abolition of the National Forest Reserves in Alaska which are wholly unnecessary to the preserva- tion of the forest.s, but operate mere | ly as a yexatious hindrance to tue mln- CT and the homesteader.
 6. The abolition of the St. Michael Military Reserve. except as to lands actually needed for the use of the Military Post at that point 2. To prevent by law the great cor. porate financial interests of the coun- try from taking any part in politics, or seeking to exert any secret infu. eace upon Territorial or Federal off, cials.
 8. To provide for the admission of Alaska into the Union as State as ! soon as she has attained a population of 100000, which with the impulse given to her growth by the wise policy of the Democratic Administration we confidently expect to secure within a very few years.
 g. The speedy extension of the sys. tenn of public surveys to all the agri. cultural lands of the Territory, SC that the homestead laws may be eff ciently and economically administer ed; that the law providing for re, serve of eighty rods between claims or navigable water be repealed, and that a land office be established in Southwestern Alaska.
 10. The Democratic Party further declares in favor of Direct Primary Election Law; the Australian Ballot; a Workman's Compensation Law; ad ditlonal aids to navigation and i'm, provement to the mouth of the Yu, kon River and the harbor at Nome; liberal appropriations for Roads and Trails; the establishment of more gov. ernment fish hatcheries, and a strict regulation of the canneries and fish. cries, so that our fishing industry may not be destroyed or impaired; and the reduction of cable tolls.
 The people of Alaska are now be. ginning to reap the benefits flowing from the wise, liberal and just treat. ment accorded them by the present administration; and to them we earn. estly appeal to support its party and policies, and thereby demonstrate their appreciation and approval; they have never had friend or been given a hope from any other administration or party; and regardless of former political associations. we cordially in- vite ell men and women who love AL aska to join us in accomplishing the purposes of this platform by electing its candidate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-14
Respectfully, P. c. MCCORMACK.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

Adopted at Skagway, Aug. 1, IA.
 We congratulate the people of Al. aska upon the advent to power of the Democratic Party under the splendid and inspiring leadership of President Woodrow Wilson and the great men The has summoned to his Cabinet.
 In the nation at large, it has re. deemed every pledge made in the platform adopted at . Baltimore in 1912; has freed industry from the
 domination of special interests; brought independence and prosperity to the people as a whole, in spite of the utmost efforts, of the great cor. porate and financial interests of Wall Street to precipitate a panic for poli- tical purposes; has abandoned the Dollar Diplomacy" of proceeding ad- ministrations and with patience and wisdom guided the country through trying and vexatious foreign compli cations into the ways o: righteous. ness and peace.
 And of far more immediate concern to us, 1t has struck off the shackles which SO long bound and restricted this Territory and has at last set Al. asks on the high road toward the de- velopment of a rich. prosperous. hap py and contented commonwealth.
 This development is not only al- ready in full swing at many points in the Territory, but. from Cape Fox to Point Barrow and from the Gulf of Alaska to the Frozen Ocean the Wilson Administration has infused every town and camp with the spirit of hope and confidence in the future
 The Democratic Party of Alaska, in convention assembled. therefore pled- ges itself and its candidate for dele gate to Congress to cooperate with the National Administration in securing the following beneficial legislation:
 1. An amendment to the Organic Act, so that in the words of the Presi- dent, Alaska may have a full Terri torial form of government" enlarging the powers of the Territorial Legis- lature to every needful subject of leg, islation not of strictly national char acter.
 2. The constructioa of the trunk lines of railroad from tidewater to he great interior basins, preliminary
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-14

worthy of note that the record of Congressman Humphreys
 Congressional work printed campaign document before
 the Republican primary Seattle Alaska was mentioned Notwithstanding that Seattle does business to the amount of ap proxmat s7OOOOOOO year with Alaska the member of Con from that city has not been identified with Alaska egsa- ton of kind to such extent that his political friends thought worth while to mention it. That circumstance should make pretty good foundation political document itself is confession that Humphreys title "he Congressman who never did anything for Alaska" firmly earned
 Congress has eliminated s1SOOOOOO from the rivers and habos bill of the reduction the counry income account of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
COTTON TONE GOOD IN NEW ORLEANS Advances Made Over Last Weeks Close-Spots
 Marked Up

New Orleans. November s.-In spite of the bearish showing of ginning re- turns the market for cotton held good tone and made advances over the level of last weeks close. Spots were marked up 1-16c to 73sc, and January contracts rose to 7.67 in liquidation trading
 At a meeting of the Future Brokers association today the proposition to in- crease commission rates was laid on the table and the market will reopen on the old rates of $15 for each 100 bales to outsiders and s7.50 to members of the exchange. The general idea seemed to be that the future market would be resumed Monday morning. In anticipa- tion of this, it was decided to call mar gins down to S65, which is 200 points under the level at which the future market closed when the European war began.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
TRADING BRISK WITH COLDER WEATHER
Week Opens With Brisk De- mand on Morris Avenue.
 Quotations Steady

Business on Morris avenue began yesterday with a brisk demand. and colder weather lent zest to trade. Meat and oyster sales assumed larger pro- portions than usual and greater activ- ity prevailed among both wholesale and retail dealers in these commodities. Prices are generally firm and supplies are said to be adequate despite an ex- cellent weekend trade.
 The demand for poultry and eggs is also heavy, and the merchants are prepared to supply the city's immediate needs. Large shipments of hens and eggs are scheduled to arrive as the week advances, which will provide for later wants of both retailer and con- sumer. Poultry prices are unchanged.
 The grain and flour markets are &C., tive, and there was a rise of 10 cents per barrel yesterday on Idaho flour. Prices on hides in many instances have advanced; but quotations on ginseng have been reduced. Cotton quotations are firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

A distinct novelty in the race for s. I. A. A. football honors this season will be the presentation of the Birmingham News raper club championship trophy. which is to be awarded to the eleven capturing the association's championship. This tro- phy. handsome silver cup, has just been purchased by the Newspaper club and is now on display in the club rooms, where 1t will remain until its presentation im- mediately following the close of the cur rent season. The trophy has been appro- priately and artistically engraved and. as tangible evidence of success, should furnish added stimulus to southern elev- ems who seek the coveted honor of being Dixie's foremost gridiron machine.
 In order that the winning eleven be fair ly and competently adjudged the s. I. A. 4. champions, the Newspaper club has appointed In addition to President Riggs of the S. l. A A. and President C. M. Stanley of the club, three of the south's most foremost football authorities. to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
CLUB
 TROPHY ARRIVES
Handsome Silver Loving Cup to Be Presented Winner of S. A. A. Championship Football Enthusiasts Enthusiastic
 Over Presentation-How It Will Be Conferred

make the presentation. These men act- Ing as a committee will select the cham pionship eleven by ballot. and in case no eleven has clear title to the honor will make comparative scores and strength of schedules as basis for com rarison. Immediately following the selec- tion of a championship eleven the club will send the trophy to the college rep resented by the winning eleven. The tro- phy becomes the property of the college who's eleven wins 1t three successive years.
 Local football followers are enthusi- estic over the effort of the Newspaper club to show to the football elevens of the south its appreciation of their efforts. and Secretary Dameron of the club Is being heartily congratulated on the suc- cess of his undertaking. This trophy will be the first of its kind ever presented in the south. Its beauty and elegance will make 1t an emblem of which any college may well be proud. In deciding to present it. the Newspaper club has earned the good will of every college in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
INTEREST IN GAME
 SATURDAY ACUTE
vanderbts Defeat Fails Dampen Ardor of Local Enhus iasm-Can Coach McGugin Come Back?-Review of Season Shows Many Surprses-Dance for
 Visiting Teams at Newspaper Club
By ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

the miserable showing of Vanderbilt this season. but probably tho most reasonable of all is that McGugin is passing his whole seasons success on defeating Auburn. The defeat of Van derbilt at the hands of Tennessee makes this opinion rather far fetched. It was all right to lose to Virginia. but Coach McGugin hardly would have risked defeat at the hands of Cleven- gers machine even to win over Au- burn. A victory over the Orange and Blue would hardly discountenance the humiliation of last Saturdays defeat at the hands of Tennessee. It is reasonable to believe that the Com- modores this season naturally lack the punch, but after all 1t may be that McGugin is workin0 for one and only one purpose--to defeat Auburn. Coach Pollard of Alabama has been known to adopt, and to adopt successfully. Just such a course.
 But whatever may be the reason for Vanderbilt's defeats. the fact re- mains that nothing save a huge up-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, November 9.-Cotton seed oil was easy under liquidation by the belated longs, the disappointing lard market and lack of bull support. Shorts were best buyers. Final prices were 8 to 20 points net lower. Sales, 11,600 bar erls. Prime crude, 4.27c nomina1M prime summer yellow, spot and November, 5.30c; December, 5.42c; January. 6.55c. February, 5.67c; March, 5.79c; April, 5.s7c; May, 5.99c; June, 6.o5c; prime win ter yellow and summer white, $500 6.50c. Spot, 5.S0@5.42c; November, 5.30 @5.8sc December 542@548c; January, 5.55@5.57o; February, 5.67 05.69c; March, 57e@5s1c; April. 5.s7@5.s2c; May, 5.ssQ6.O1c; June. e.o5 96.15c. Total sales. 11,600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
M'GUGIN TRYING TO
 PATCH COMMODORES
Wants to Make Good Showing Against Auburn, Even Though Vandy's Chances for Champion ship Have Gone Glimmering-Will Shake Up Line, Front and Back.

Nashville, November 9.-(Special.)- Tennessee eliminated Vanderbilt as con- testant for s. I. A. A. championship hon. CTS, Coach McGugin is making a desper- ate effort to reorganize his scattered
 forces for the Auburn. nursing the for lorn hope that he at least may be able to take the number of the Donahue clan.
 While the usual crop of injured Commo-
 dores came cut of the affair with Ten ressee, McGugin. with remarkable optim- ism, is hopeful that the squad will round into shape ir time to give Auburn a stiff
 tattle.
 The Tennessee victory was all the more
 humiliating because it upset the tradi- tions of many years, marking the first de- feat that Vanderbilt has ever suffered at the hands of the east Tennesseeans. The
 Commodores were clearly outplayed and showing.
 McGugin is forced to again shake up his | entire lineup, front and back. and 1t is 1 this lack of an established backfield and set of forwards that has prevented the Ccmmodores from attaining precision and unity of attack. Admittedly weak ofren- l sively. McGugin has never been able to develop the speed and dash of Wander Tilt to it's highest point, since the line-ups have been different in every game which the Commodores have played.
 The newest shift in the backfield is the | removal of Carman from the fullback position and the substitution of "Yunk'' Chester, whose previous experience has
 been at end. As line plunger Carman, a former line man, has cen found i'm possible. His starts are al ways too sl--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Feeding the Fleet

Ask Jack" what he thinks of ths food abroad and he will probably say. Its nothing to shout about" at the same time admitting that if you are hungry It's not "bad tack" The nut ton comes from Australia the timed beef fcailed Fanny Adams" name which is supposed to commemorate the awful fate of an over curious young lady who was once tempted to try a ration) from America. while the pickIed pork halls from Russia. says Tit-Bits.
 And 1t cannot be called exactly fresh killed for the authorities believe in having an inexhaustible supply in stock. The consequences is that at Malta there is seven years supply of Chicaso beef stored, not counting a large quantity at Gibraltar.
 The home victualizing yards are the Royal Victoria at Deptford (close to tho cattle trade centerl. the RoyaI Clar- ence at Gosport. and the Royal William at Plymouth There are also depots at the Cape of Good Hone. Halifax. Ber- mudo. HonFkong. Trincomalee, Ja- mnica. Sydney and Esuuimault
 To eat with his meat the sailor has shin'r biscuit--or "hard tack"-out of which 1t has been found almost impos- sible to keep the weevils.
 Flour. oatmeal cocoa. mustard. md pepper are also issued. with lime juice for all hands and oatmeal water for the stokers This. with rum. makes up the official dietary of the British hlucJa oket.
 By system officially known as say ings." however. the tar can add va riety to his bill of fare. A mess of 2{ men entitled to draw 24 pounds of ment, may agree to draw only 1s pound The balance Is credited to the mess as savings. on the following scale: Pork, 4d pound; salt beef 1hd mound: timed beef 5d a pound. On cocoa 5d per round is saved. and on rum 9s . Callcn. The money thus snved is nooled emons the men and snert at the dry carteen. where rsrdines. timed salmon and ether humble luxuries can be oh- taiDcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Taxis Must Wait By Tall Poles

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Monopoly on desirable taxicab stands in New York city has been completely ended by the city. and permanent sign posts are now being erected announcing the desig- nation of public taxicab and hack stands. Many of these signs have been placed Tn front of the leading hotels that fought vigorously against the taking away of the private cab stands.
 The sign posts are Il feet high and an- nounce the number of taxicabs that will be allowed space at the stand. They are ornamental and are equipped with metal placards two feet by one foot, lettered in white on blue enamel.
 The placing of the signs and estab- lishment thereby of public stands, will do much to give New York a better taxi cab service, 1t Is believed One inde- pendent company has recently added to its equipment 50 new taxicabs and no doubt the appearance of these indepen- dent cars will force the taxicab corpora
 ns to place new taxicabs in service.
 ling the place of poorly kept and ap-
 tring csbs that are now operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

H EsPITE the defeat of Wander
 bilt at the hands of Tennesset O bilt at the hands of Tennessee Commodores from the race for the s. I. A. championship. interest in the Aupurn-Vanderb battle has not Jagged and one of the largest crowds of the season is expected Saturday when these two elevens clash on Rick wood field.
 Coach Donahue's Tigers rank high favorites to trail in the dust the colors of the Commodore. Thus far this season no eleven has been able to cross the Auburn goal. The Orange and the Blue defense, strong early in the season, has rapidly reached It's stride and now 1t is without doubt the most impregnable of any in Dixie. With Vanderbilt the season has been one disaster after another. Follow ing their brilliant battle with North Carolina the Commodores crumbled before the onslaught of Virginia and a week later collapsed completely be- fore Tennessee.
 vanderbilt's showing this season has been the most startling Of the long series of surprises which have shocked the south. With the return of Kent Morrison, the reinstatement of Sikes and the acquisition of the mighty Cody. vanderbilt's early prospects assumed a rose hued tint. Coach McGugin had lost several stars, but he was touted to have a wealth of new material about which to build a winning ma chine. The failure of the Commodores has been complete. Their only chance now lies in defeating Auburn and Sewanee. Will McGugin come back? There is just chance that he will.
 
 Many have advanced opinions as to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

set of all order of things can give her a victory over Auburn. There is no reasonable way by which a Van derbilt victory can be forecast, just ss there was no reasonable way by which an Alabama victory over Geor- gia Tech could be forecast or by which a Sewanee victory over Alabama could be forecast; but when football seasons run amuck what's the use of reason ing7 Auburn Is doped to win; there fore. by precedents established this season 1t Is well to look for Wander bilt victory. The trend of the season makes Vanderbilt inversely a fayorite. for Vanderbilt must spring a surprise to win and surprises this fall are as numerous as the gay notes that peo- pie the sunbeams. Football victories nowadays seem to vary inversey as the square of the dope against the team winning them. Dope favors Au- burn to i vandy will win by two touchdowns. And 50 quod erat dem- onstrandum, Hs they say in the clas- sics. It's easy, all of 1t, but not healthy as a betting proposition.
 
 Word comes from various strong holds of Auburn alumni that many cid Auburn stars are coming to Blrming- ham Saturday to witness the battle. Already preparations are under way by local alumni to do them honor. The Birmingham Newspaper club will ,en- der the visiting teams an official Au- burn-Vanderbilt dance Saturday ni.;ht which promises to be the biggest thing of It's kind ever given in Birmingham At the dance the clubs trophy. which is to be presented to the S. I. A. A. champions will be on display Every thing is being done to give all at- tending the game an enjoyable time And meanwhile the interest grows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
KINKY HAIR

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10

and he seems absolutely unable to find an opening in the line
 Chester played remarkable game against Tennessee and defensively was one of the best men on the field. His showing in the new position in the early practice this week. while not impressive, has been better than that of Carman Reams will take Chester's place at end, while Bob Turner, after his showing at kalfback against the east Tennesseeans, seems certain to win a regular position. Turner's greatest failing at present Is his Inability to use the stiff arm, although the coaches are giving him special .in- struction in this play in preparation for Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
WHEAT ONDERGOES
 SLIGHT CHANGES Government Crop Estimate Favorable to Bulls-The
 Close Unsettled

Chicago. November s.-speculative sell ing. due to the absence of any radical bullish news. operated as a drag today on wheat. Prices at the close were unsettled. ss@asc to IxGSsc lower than Saturday night Other cereals, too, offered a net de- cline-corn Sc to 7c and oats 1kc to Hd%c. In provisions the outcome was unchanged to 10c down.
 Although wheat traders inclined to ac- ccpt the likelihood of a falling off soon in the crop movement to leading termi- nals. it could not be denied that today's developments were far from satisfactory to bulls. Primary receipts were heavier than either last week or year ago, and there was still an uncomfortable rate of increase in the visible supply total.
 Unfounded fear of bearish Washing ton crop report weakened corn. The gov ernment estimate was bullish.
 Oats felt the depression in other grain.
 Selling by packers eased off the pro- vision market.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Metal Exchange Open

New York, November 9.-The metal exchange, both here and in London, re- opened today. Dealings in the local market were confined to spot and near month shipments. The interest appeared to be small and only a few transac- tions were made Spot, tin, $34.00@ 34.621s for five-ton lots. Lead, $3.50@ 3.60. Spelter, $4.90@5.00. Electrelytic, $11.25 01150. Iron quiet; No. 1 north ern, $14.25@14.75; No. 2, $14.00@14.50. No. 1 southern, $1425@14.75; No. ?, $1425@14.74. At London spot tin. f139. Strndard copper f5O 5s Lead. f1s 2s 6d. SpeAter, f24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, November 9.-Spot cot ton steady; sales on the spot. s5; to ar rive, 1850. Good ordinary, Ac nominal; strict good ordinary. 6ssc nominal; low middling, 67sc nominal; strict low mid ding. 7bc; middling. 7ssc strict mid ding, 75sc; good middling, Sc; strict good middling, sssc nominal. Receipts. 1915; stock, 143,S29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
New Orleans Rice Market

Fey Orleans, November 9.-Both the TcSlh and clean grades or lice ruled steady today. Quote: Rough Honduras. 20Oq3.65c Japan 2.0003. 50c; clean Hon duras, SA@5c; Japan, 21sa35sc. Rice: Polished, per ton, S25d27.50; bran, per ton, sl4a16 Receipts: Rough, 56S3; millers, >4597; clean, 1496 Sales, 1017 sacks rough Honduras at 2s5qS. soc; 607 sacks Japan at 2.s0G3.30c; 14ss pockets clean Honduras at Tz@4Ac; 1887 pockets Japan at 21k@31sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-10
Live Stock Market

Kansas City November 9.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 1S,000; higher. Bulk. $7.50@7.90; heavy, $7.70@7.9O; packers and butch CTS, s7.60@7.9O; light. $7.60@7.90; pigs. e.60@7.00.
 Cattle: Receipts 33.00o; steady. Stock CTS and feeders very dull. Prime fed steers $1o.00@1075; dressed beef steers, S8.0O@9.75; southern steers, $5.b0@ 7.55; cows. $4.75Q725; heifers, $6.5O@ $50; stockers, $5.50@7.50.
 Sheep Receipts, 17.00; steady Lambs. Ss.00@9.O0 yearlings. $500 @7.00; weth- CTS, $5.50@65O; ewes. $500 O6.00.