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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18

Just how near the consummstion Of tie
loan plan was, made this reply:
81 am sorry | can't tell you mora
than the fact that We are day nearer,
at least"
The belief in financial circles here is
that the proposed loan, which may Be
$500, 900, 900, will take the form Of one.
five and ten year bonds, which will be
purchased or underwritten by a syndi-
cate headed by J. P. Morgan & Co.
As forecast in The Trbune's dis.
patches, gold 10 the amount Of $3.50.
Office yesterday from Ottawa for tie
account of the Morgan firm as fur.
Their payment for goods purchased By
them as commercial agents for the
British government. II is understood
last lot placed by the Bank Of England
in it's Canadian depository
Yesterdays shipment consisted Of
Japanese yen, worth about $3.50 each.
The gold was contained in 233 bags and
was delivered to the Assay Office in two
large automobile trucks of the Ameri.
can Express Company. At the Morgan
Offices il was stated that no further
consignments OF gold have been ar
ranged for or are expected in the near
future.
On the announcement Of the receipt
OF yesterdays gold, demand sterling.
which previously had equslled the low
record of 464, established Monday, raj
lied to 4.65, and cables TO 465&, The
closing quotations were, respectively
4.65 and 4.65la. French exchange prior
to the receipt of the gold was even
weaker than the previous day, checks
falling to COS and cables 70 6.O4 The
close showed more strength at Sol for
demand and 8 for cables. Mark checks
were quoted at 8ls, Tires at 6.49,
kronen at 1905 and rubles al 36h.
Leading bankers in Wall Street be-
lieve that a British loan in this coun.
try, il the terms are made sufficiently
attractive, will be readily absorbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
Cabinet Meeting Expected
to Announce Decision
Already Reached.
WASHINGTON TO AID
SOUTHERN GROWERS
President Also Gives Assurance
British Blockade Protest
Will Be Pushed.
Try Cable 10 The Tribupe.l

London, Aug. I7.-Following the
Cabinet meeting tomorrow, announce.
ment that cotton has been declared
contrsband is expected. An extensively
signed memorial urging this action
was presented TO Prime Minister As
auth to-day.
II is no longer denied that the gov
eminent intends TO act. The delay is
attributed to a desire to obtain the
formal consent of Great Britain's al
lies, as this nation intends that the
full burden Of the responsibility for
making the declaration shall not fall
on her 1t is felt here that the Brit
ish have been forced to bear more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
WILL TURN FRANC
BONDS INTO DOLLARS

Negotiations for the purchase of the
Pennsylvania Company 3a4 per cent
franc bonds Of 1906 to the amount OF
about s2S. 100000 par value. which un-
derlie part Of the loan made TO France
through the Rothschilds by J. p. Nor
gan & Co. in June, are under way, it
is understood.
The amount of the Rothschild loan
is about S43,OOO,C00 That part Of It
secured by the Pennsylvania bonds Will
be paid off. The Pennsy lvania Com
pany will probably issue. an equal
amount Of bonds with which to take up
the bonds to be purchased, the new
bonds TO be in dollars instead OF francs,
1t is said that Kuhn, Loeb e. Co. Will
finance the exchange OF Pennsylvania
bonds from francs into dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
Senator Hitchcock Denies
knowledge of system"
lBy telegraph TO The Tribune.

Omaha, Aug. 17.-Senator Hitch
cock, OF Nebraska. denied to-day that
he had any knowledge concerning the
German propaganda as described by
"The New York World" In part, SEN
ator Hitchcocks statement reads:
IL know nothing whatever of the
movement described by The New York
World and have never heard of the
men mentioned as engineering it.
Last December | introduced in the
Senate a bill to prohibit the trade in
arms and ammunitions. | later offered
my bill as an amendment to the ship
ping bill. On that occasion I made a
speech in support of it. That is the
only occasion | have spoken on the SUBJ
ject."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
Morgan Sees Bankers
About British Loan

Bond men and bankers in large num-
bers held frequent conferences in the
Offices of ]. P. Morgan & Co. yesterday,
participating in what is believed to be
the practical conclusion of negotiations
for the offering in this country of Brit
ish bonds.
A banker Of international promi-
hence, when asked if he would not
make a statement that would indicate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18

than their share Of the blame for in
reference with neutral shipping.
Informal consent of the European
powers allied with England has al
ready been obtained Another signiii-
cant indication that the declaration Is
forthcoming was the postponement oil
a mass meeting set for to-day calling
upon the government TO make cotton
contraband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
Horn Denies Charges
Against Won Papen
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune J

Boston, Aug. 17.-Daniel T. O'Con-
nell, Of the law firm of which ex-Repre-
sentative Joseph F. 0'Connell is the
senior member, and attorney for Wer-
ner Horn, gave out the following state
ment to-day:
Il carefully read the article published
IN The Providence Journal and then
conferred with Lieutenant Horn at the
East Cambridge Jail. Ny client author
lied me TO say that the accusation
against Captain Won Papen is unquali-
fedly false and the alleged confession
is a sensational fake"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18
SEES CONSUMPTION
OR BRITISH DEFEAT

London. Aug 17.-Colonel Arthur
Lee. Member Of Parliament for the
Fareham Division Of Hants. told his
constituents this afternoon that moth
ing less than compulsory service would
solve the difficulties Great Britain
faces. This conviction, he said. was
shared BY nearly all who had been in
contact with the realities Of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-18

"But in the June half of the year
Americas exports were much smaller
than they will be in the December
half of the year, and in the next six
months to Christmas the balance Of
exports over imports in favor of the
United States, after making allowance
for all outgongs, for interest and SER
vice, probably will be one thousand
million dollars; it conceivably may
reach a still greater figure.
THE amount of exports from the
United States in the current half year
depends upon the American people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

Since May of last year, 800 goats have
 "worked'. industriously in clearing the
 12so-acre farm of a Michigan man of un-
 derbrush. Next spring an additional flock of 1000 goats will be turned loose on the bad lands" When the owner of this farm settled on it about four years ago there was only a small log house and tiny barn in the center of a clear ing. All the rest of the property was thickiy covered with underbrush and trees. Willow and poplar grew in such abundance that it was hard to cope with, SD the farmer conceived the idea of us- ing goats to clear the land for him. He started with a small number at first and found the animals so efficient that he increased his flock to 800. The goats strip all the foliage from the underbrush and feed upon the bark, which causes the to die. Once dead it can be easily burned. As the goats do not eat the grass, In order to get rid of all vege- tation cattle are turned into the under brush with the goats. It is said that the cattle and goats can clear 80 acres of land in about month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
As to An Industrial Exhibit

From time to time the United States census bureau and the Birming- ham Chamber of Commerce present statistics of the industrial activities of the Birmingham district, but notwith- standing the fine showing that the figures make, comparatively few peo- pie seem to realize the extent and va riety of our local products.
 What Birmingham needs is perma- nent exhibit of homemade commodi- ties. This matter was brought before the Chamber of Commerce sometime ago and was favorably regarded, but the lack of a suitable exhibit hall, a building adequate in size and centrally situation, prevented action.
 As soon as the city gets out of it's present financial difficult ties spacious auditorium of fireproof COIlSIruCIlOIl d1lu WllIi liouClh @PPNAAAS ments will be built, and one of the features of the auditorium should be a handsome exhibition hall.
 In the meantime, it is hoped that the Ad club, or the Business Mems league, or the two in conjunction, will plan for an exhibit of home products this year in a temporary building. The Ad club organized an exhibit on short notice year before last. It was decidedly creditable, but by taking ample time something on large and comprehensive scale could be pre- scented.
 Of course, there would have to be hearty cooperation on the part of To- cal manufacturers, but this would fol- low if the movement were properly launched.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
Business In January

Bankers and manufacturers who have been saying for some weeks past that business would improve in a very marked degree early in the new year have no reason to change their views.
 It was hardly to be expected that business would become very active un- til after the middle of January, but there are now unmistakable signs of improvement. There is a steady in- crease of inquiries for steel products. The fact is that the order books of the big steel companies were begin ming to show gains in December.
 Prosperity may not be in full swing before spring, but many people be- lieve that there will be great deal of it before the end of the present month. No new disturbing influences are looked for in the business world Industry and trade are approaching normal, and there will probably be no recession until new high records are reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
HOBSON'S PRIVATE DEMON RUM From the St Louis Post Dispatch.


 MT. Hobson having declared during the prohibition debate that Alcohol averages 20Oo Americans day: alcohol actually kills fully 7S0.O0o American citizens every year." certain skeptical gentlemen turned to the official mortality figures of the United States. They discovered that the total deaths of Americans over years old number sS3.612 year, or about 25O0 day. That is. if 2000 American citizens die day from alcoholism, only 800. including many children not yet out or their teens. are left who died from all other causes. They also point to statistics showing that only about 6000 die a year whose death ie really attributed to alcoholism and sug- gest that MT. Hobson's figures are an even 724 4.ooo-or 99. 1l per cent-out of the way. The skeptical gentlemen are officers of a liquor dealers organization and conse- quently their showing in mitigation Is to be discredited. Americans have no busi- ness to die of anything but alcoholism when MT. Hobson has a prohibition speech to make. Almost as malicious and mean are those surviving Americans who would confine MT. Hobson to facts In discusss- ing naval needs. the Japanese peril or the demon rum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
Newspapers In the Libraries

At a meeting of the league of library committees held in Chicago last week the suggestion was made that current newspapers as features of public reading rooms be discon- tinued, but formal action on this ques- tion was postponed until the next meeting which will take place in June.
 Dr. Frank P. Hill, librarian of the Brooklyn public library, led in the suggestion, and the reason he ad- vanced was that the cost to the public for newspapers was so low that every body who read anything could pay for daily publications. He pointed out that while the cost to the individual was virtually negligible free reading room of daily papers was burden to the library and mot of sufficient benefit to the patrons"
 But pr. Hill missed the main ques- tion. The people who avail them selves of the reading rooms of public libraries subscribe for one or more dailies as matter of course, but they wish the privilege of looking over many of the leading newspapers, and the only place they can have access to a great number of papers is in the library.
 The league of library committees should certainly think well before ac- cepting Dr. Hills idea. Should the daily papers be discontinued in the Brooklyn library or the library of any other considerable city there would be mighty protest from reading room visitors.
 The public library is recognized as distinct educational factor in the life of every city. What the,modern library needs is large assortment of literature including newspapers as well as periodicals and books. The more newspapers the better will the reading room public be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
NEW HOME FOR PRESIDENTS

ha ssadors, governors and other digni- , taries.
 Constructed of granite and marble over steel frames on concrete foundations, the
 building as planned is to be castlelike in
 general effect, fitting into the rugged,
 rocky surroundings. An area of about 40
 acres on the summit of Mount Falcon has
 been chosen for the house itself and its immediate grounds and gardens. The ap- proach will be from the south, over q crest on which are located the garage. stables, water tower and sally port thence over a three-span masonry bridge to the inner court, 240 by PA feet. Here the road branches one part leading through funnel to the service court at the east of the main tower. in the base of which are the engine and storerooms.
 The other branch of the road Sweeps around circle, 160 feet in diameter, to the porte-cochere, giving access to the three main units of the structure, the administration wing, the public space and the state wing. "The administration wing contains the offices of the President and his secre- taries, a conference room, reception rooms, and a library, above which are the private apartments of the President The position of the wing is such that view of the plains, the valleys and peaks is always obtainable, and provision is made for private approaches so the Presi- dent may come and go unobserved."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
War May End Soon

one of the best indications that the European war will mot be prolonged beyond spring or summer is that the discussion which goes on abroad, to say nothing of this country, is based on the ldea of peace negotiations starting sometime during the next two months . said William F. Darnell of Boston.
 Soon after the war began it was generally said that 1t would last from TWO to four years. Lord Kitchener said It would last three years or more. But now the financial reviewers reviews and they generally have keen insight seem to think that several of the bellig- erent nations would not only be glad to stop fighting, but are sounding r1eu- tral powers as to the best way to start negotiations for peace treaties.
 Germany can hold out and keep on fighting, but what's the use? This war has been terrible butchery. There was no solid reason for hostilities. I think that every one regards the war as a blot on civilization. After it is over it will be sometime before there is an- other war, but I believe that armies and navies will be maintained in fighting trim right up to the millennium"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Venus by Sunlight

The public is neglecting good op- portunity to see Venus in the daytime said Sterling A. Wood. for as he puts IL, Venus is now some 2 times brighter than Jupiter and blazes as the morning star most gloriously.
 She is just now in the best position Tor observation from the earth, being only some 40,O00,O00 miles away If one Will locate her, she can be plainly seen in a clear sky all through the day. That Is to say, until she goes below the western horizon, some four hours before the sun.
 Venus, barring the moon, is our closest neighbor, even if we know but little about her charms. Unlike her prototypes on earth. she is surrounded With an impenetrable cloud, so that her limbs and markings cannot be seen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

A SUMMER home in the heart of the
 A Rocky mountains for the Presi- A dents of the United States, built and presented to the nation by the citi- zens of the 22 states west of the Missis- sippi, is projected by citizens of Denver. Six hundred and forty acres of land on Mount Falcon, 15 miles west of Denver, has been given as a site, and a consider able part of the $1,O000OO which it is pro- posed to spend in the construction of the building and the development of it's sur rounding park has been subscribed The formal laying of the corner stone is to take place as soon as President Wilson can find an opportunity to attend the ceremony in person. A handsome page view of the castle appears in a recent number of Popular Mechanics Magazine, and an article states:
 'The purpose in view is not only to provide sumptuous and appropriate summer home for the head of the na- ton, but to bring those responsible for the administration of affairs in Washing ton into closer touch with the west, it's needs, and it's interests. To this end the building has been planned so as 60 provide ample room, not only for home but for the presidential offices, as well as accommodations for other public of ficials, space for public gatherings, and suitable accommodations for visiting am-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 Laughter is merely a smile set to music. Words of wisdom are few, but there are many echoes.
 It's easier to fall in love or river than 1t Is to climb out.
 True domestic happiness is founded upon the rock of a cradle.
 We feel sorry for deaf mute when he steps on a tack in the dark. It's poor mirror that will not enable man to see his best friend
 A foolish woman grows old about as gra cefully as she climbs fence.
 What most married men would rejoice to see is a war tax on old bachelors.
 Eliminate politics. religion and the weather, and there wouldn't be much left to talk about.
 Toadstools are often mistaken for mush- rooms. just as gall is frequently mistaken for genius.
 Nearly all men are doomed to death by the doctors, but occasionally the doom is postponed for years.
 The real difference between a porus plaster and a spOnging relative is that you can pry the porus plaster loose.
 By the time the average man reaches the age of 50 he knows a lot of things he would like to get rid of at s9 per cent less than cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

tations when it came to freshness of thought. But President Wilson will doubtless make the highest record of any President in the matter of fine phrasing and true eloquence. Of course his speeches will be largely political. He will defend his administration and will have in mind the nominating con- vention of 1916.
 But no matter whether the public agrees with him or not everybody will read with keen interest what President Wilson says and be impressed with his superb English style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
A Contrast in Royalty

The amiable, if efficient, young Prince of Wales is being given "+aste of war" while attached to the staffs of various generals in rotatlon' SO that he may gain the widest ex- perience possible.
 Only kind words are spoken ot the nr;nce. Latest reports declare that he is getting to be regular fellow" put there is a tone of good-humored con descension in speaking of the heir to Great Britain's throne which shows how little he really amounts to Tn the nresent war. He will not be exposed to danger. His military service Will consist of sights and scenes somewhat more strenuous, perhaps, than ordi- nary manuevers, but of actual war fare he will probably see very little. That he will be exposed to bombs, shells and bullets is not to be ex- pected.
 Still. it is better so. Royalty ln England, at least, is not what it used to be and it would serve no good pur- pose for the Prince of Wales to sacrl- flee his life on the battlefield, other than to prove that he is as brave as thouands of farmers sons, tradesmen and clerks who have already done that much for their country. As leader he is totally too immature, although in times gone by many prince of his years has been foremost in battle and has acquitted himself in gallant style. The Kaiser's sons, it must be con- fessed, have had a more strenuous time of it, but even they are careful ly protected and little harm is liable to come to them.
 Though other monarchs have been chary of exposing their august per sons on the firing line, King Albert of Belgium stands out as the one great heroic figue of the war, man who is "every inch a king" and true leader of his people. Albert upholds the best traditions of royalty. He has done more than any other man of his day to restore something of the glamor that once belonged to crowned heads. Even the Kaiser, although tremendous personality, falls short of the kingly qualities that have placed Albert of Belgium among the heroes of history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
BLOODY STORY OF TYRES

From the London Globe.
 "HE story of most of the Flemish
 towns might indeed be written
 4 in blood for not century passed but left it the ruins of hostile armies civil wars and religious wars fought out neither less cruelty nor less bitterly one is moved with pity for a people so industrious. The name of the town Of Ypres, at present one of the most im- portant points on the west front, has lost it's world fame long ago. And yet there was a time when it was house. hold word, especially with the fair sex as much as Paris is today. But that Is long, long ago. as far back as the mid de of the thirteenth century.
 At that time it was, with it's 100000 inhabitants (today it numbers but 1s,- O00), the richest and most powerful city of Flanders, and supplied many of the European countries with the products of it's looms, of which there were not less than 400O in full swing. The Weaver Guild of Antwerp is mentioned in an- cient records as early as 1073, and in the year 1900 Count Baldwin TX Is spoken of as laying the foundation stone of a hall destined for it. It must be pleasant thought for Englishmen that as they brought about the fall of Ypres'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
ALL IS NOT LOST.

The cigarette. soundly abusel for theseT many years by reformers in trousers. ass well as in petticoats. is being immortal ized in the present war. Some of the greatest generals in the opposing armies are cigarette smokers and the daunt- less captain of the Formidable went down with his ship while smoking one. Quan- titles of cigarettes are distributed among the sailors and soldiers by Rcd Cross workers and others However, there is a field left for the anti-cigarette ag:tators. If Europe's war has made the cigarette the solace of heroes, it has given :. black eye to John Barleycorn and his close relative, Ivan Vodka. The cigarette re- formers will be welcomed to the ranks of the militant prohibitionists and may henceforth exercise their lungs to some purpose by shouting, Down with the DemOn Rum!
 MORE ADVICE. Just kiss your hand to trouble
 When trouble tries to stay. And should your cares redouble,
 Why, whistle them away!
 AN IMPORTANT FIGURE.
 'who is this General von Hindenburg. any way?"
 Hes the impresario in the eastsrn the atre of var LOST THE OTHERS.
 Nine years ago." said Gadsby, T de- cided to buy bungalow on the install ment plan.''
 ''well. it's cozy little home," said Boffels.
 Don't be so nasty in your conclusion. The house I'm living in now is my third attempt to buy bungalow on the in- stallment plan" PAUL COOK.