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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
STEEL MILLS THINK
 POSITION STRONG Further Advance of S1 Per Ton on Bars, Plates and
 Shapes

New York, June 2o-Beeause of heavy orders booked for rolled steel products the steel mills consider their position strong enough to justify a further ad- vance of N per ton on bars, plates and shapes. Three of the largest companies now hold at $l 25 base for these forms but few still need business and are talk ing orders at sl 20 for plates and 8 l5 for shapes Boiler tubes. have advanced s2 q ton. Shafting and steel bands also are stronger
 The most encouraging feature during the week was heavy buying of railroad equipment for export. Russia closed for 45O locomotives France and Servia for 64 and 20 locomotives, respectively France also consummat ted contracts for 5oOoO tons of rails and for s7i5 cars Domestic roads bought i2 locomotives 40e0 cars and i0ooo tons of rails In all railroad equipment orders called for 2So,0O0 tons of rolled steel.
 Marine work was gratifyins.s. The Nun son line ordered one boat from the Mary land Steel company and the l-nckenbach interests one large freight boat from the Fore River yard The Ward line IS n bout to close for one passenger and one freight boat, and the Standard oil com pany for another tank steamship. Ihe iat- ter company also bought 10000 tons plates from an eastern mill. The Standard Steel Car company placed an order for "o tons for a new shipment.
 The new steel building and bridge work is quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

year they permitting it to lie in the banks, although the reason for doine that is not understood even by the bank CTS. There are no symptoms Of stagna- tion or business demoralization in the great section which west of the Mlssis- sippi and northeast of the Missouri.
 One feature of modern farming develop ment which especially impressed busi- ness men and bankers of this city who recently travelled through that great sec tion is the fact that the advice given some years ago by James J. Hill and by Howard Elliott has been adopted by the farmers. They are raising more cattle than ever before and they lind this profitable First, because prices are
 good; and, second, because they can convert their beef cattle instantly into cash. The really wonderful development of dairy farming in Minnesota has been spoken of by those who have returned recently to New York as one of the most striking of the many important phe- nomena of the great farms
 These men learned that the experiment which was first made year or two ago by means of which excellent food both for dairy cattle and fof beef cattle could be provided without the necessity of ex- tensive ranching seems to be success. It origianted in Texas, where scientific farming is being rapidly developed. The food is a composite of alfelfa, the re- fuse of sugar cane and slight mixture of corn meal It makes an admirable slo; it Is devoured with relish by cat tie. and while it is very fattenng for steers 1t also is excellent for dairy cattle The use of this will probably be extended in another year and it may go long ways toward solving what has been re- garded as one of the most difficult prob lems In the cattle industry--the providing of sufficient food in view of the fact that so many of the great ranches have been deserted to the crops. The opinion Of these business men serves to confirm the estimate made by the Wall Street Jour nal that the new wealth of the United States VIII be increased within three or four months by the grain harvest by as much as s25, GOO a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
MRS. w. 4. KING
 TAXES OWN LIFE

Marion. June 20.-- tSpeciall- W. A. King committed suicide this morning by jumping into an unused well at her home on Judson College square. Her husband noted. the absence and began a search which led to the well. where he heard her struggling in the water. but before as- sstance arrived she had drowned. She had been in poor health all the year, but kept up her work at Judson, where she had been a teacher of piano. and organ for over 40 years
 She was one of the most widely known women in Marion, and for many years a member and organist of Siloam Baptist church. Before marriage she was Miss Fanny Modawell, daughter of Major Moda well. prominent Mareneo county lawyer She Is survived by her husband, Mrs Ben Cooke. a sister and several neces and nephews
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

he is attending some sort of meeting and he is one of the most public spir- ited fellows in this territory
 MT Plaisance said that the Alabama Pharmaceutical association at it's meet ing last week decided to admit sales men calling on druggists to active membership in the association hence forward. Statesmen in the drug trade have been fighting for this concession for several years. Heretofore they have been permitted to pay dues and observe the proceedings of the meet ines as associate members not being permitted to hold office or to vote
 Tine decision will tend to encourage salesmen calling on druggists and it is expected renewed interest will de velop among them as result of It.
 MT. Plaisance says it was hotter down in Selma last week than in Bir- mingham And we all thought he was a truthful chapl
 Ajax Davis he of the rosy complex ion and iovial bearing. was in Br mingham last week and lost IS pounds in two days. Mir. Davis did not miss the weight until just before leaving. and says he will make it point 10 he in Birmingham whenever possible. If he continues to lose weight at that rate, MT Davis will make Billie Will kerson hustle to retain his laurels as the thinnest man in town.
 Jack Jessel returned from a trip in north Alabama and Georgia last week looking as debonair as ever. Jack says business in Anniston. Gadsden. Cedar town and other north Alabama towns is in good shape. apparently. He says if the people up there ever felt the depression they have made a remarka- bly, quick recovery. He was in An niston less than day and secured two very large orders. In Rome, he says the business men seem to he in the best of spirits The fact that Rome is on the main line of the proposed Dixie highway Is enough to make the citi- Zens there feel somewhat chesty.
 Jack expects to go to New York in short time and will travel out of Br- mingham for a New York firm, sell ing ladies' ready-to- wear. He carried out line of ladies' goods last week and his success. he says was far bet ter than anticipated. It is his first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
Twenty-Five Millions Daily In New Wealth In United
 States From Crops
VAST CONSEQUENCES
 ASIDE FROM MONEY
New York Business Houses Just Real izing What Economic Effects of Slaughter Will Be-American
 Banks International Now
By HOLLAND

New York. June 20.-tSpecial.) .)-The prime minister of Great Britain, MT. As quith was reported to have said day or two ago, when speaking in the House of Commons, that the daily expenditure on account of the war has been-usng the equivalent in American money of pounds sterling-nearly s12ooo,0oo On the same day the Wall Street Journal reported the results of an estimate carefully made that with favorable weather conditions there would be earned in new wealth de- rived from the American grain crops ap- proxfmately s25, ,00c, coo a day. This daily accumulation of new wealth will continue for three or four months. Therefore, while Great Britain is spending about $l2,0O0,0o0 a day for war purposes the United States is earning twice that amount in peaceful vacations carried on by the farmers, The great bankers are, however not exclusive ly occupied with considerations purely financial. They are not estimating ex- clusively the effects of the war in terms of dollars. In almost al~lof the directors rooms of the larger New York banks there can almost daily be heard discussions based upon other than the mere financial effects of the war. The economic ef- fects occasioned by the slaughtering of so many men-an appalling number al ready greater than ,the combined armies under Napoleon and the allies who de- feated him 100 years ago--banl<ers say, will cause consequences vastly more inn portant than those which can be set forth in terms of money.
 It is observed also that in the great banking houses there begins to be some realization. as yet vague, of the magni- tude of the world war which is now in progress. One of the leading bankers of New York said this morning that the three great world-changing events of the past 100 years were the defeat of Ma polcon and the end of his dynasty, the civil war in the United States and the world war which is now in progress and that the greatest of these is the pres ent war. Yet the financial considerations are of the utmost consequence. Among others is the fact that the greatest of American banks is now very great in- ternational banking institution, not mere lye because it has established branches in South America or has participated in loans made to South American nations, but also to far greater extent than the public realizes it is participating in the stupendous fnancing,whch is now in pro- gress in Europe.
 There are now good reasons for in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

attempt to sell such goods.
 As matter Of fact. Jack Jessel could sell ice cream in the dead of winter
 ". A. Johnson. past supreme coun- Columbus. O. n ere n will he in at tendance at the session or the supreme MT Johnson is a charter ember of the U: c. T and has not missed meetins of the supreme council daa ring the last 25 years His record surpassed by any man in the United states
 Ben Heck was in town Saturday night and down the U C. T. says he was in A nn niston last week and shook hands with that post near served for him during the IL C. T. state convention in May. He says he did not have to lean on it. he had something better
 The friends Of Charlie Abrams are predietirfs trouble in various and just bought n car- sor four it) and tr., of the season s newest m al<es, carrying "fms%fnt %hsn fire t9 the % n q of six spa guns and , and G The automobile is mannfac tured- he says by com sizes this year His Friends say Mr. Abrams can be found most any night what ails the com m IT tsa tor. or the diff ferentia1. the carbure or, the left car Charlie says none Of them shall ride in the unless they cease hurl-
 R. K. Kennedy. the genial innior pre- sonE No 7s offe IT CT 9 in n s Sfm mdmtsomsrg somgl four days last week nd says he was other days in the old town forced to his mind. The croa Xxi ing of frogs in the swamps Of ErIoriia.'' he lugubrous- ly explained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
LITTLE TRADING REPORTED
 IN LOCAL SECURITY MARKET
Investors Evidently Confident In District and Show No Dis position to Put Holdings On Market-Much Better
 Sentiment In Evidence Here

hand by level headed men of affairs whose judgment Is highly valued in business circles. Large development work has been outlined by several cor porations for the near future. and the output Is being increased at many of the plants.
 The recent decision in the federal court in favor of the Steel corporation Is expected 10 react favorahly upon the activities of it's subsidiary companies having plants in the Birmingham dis trict. and other companies will be great ly benefited by the decided increase i'm demand for products manufactured here. With the coming of fall when 1t IS seen that good dividends will he de- clared 1t is predicted that there will be large buying movement and that qao- tations will advance rapidly. Following are quotations on local securities:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
MAKES REPL TO, ARTICLE ON IRA VEL LERS
 AND PROMISES M AIDE

~ ONE weeks ago the writer took oc-
 caslon to "bounce'' in a friendly o vein certain members of the Uni ted Commercial Travellers throughout Alabama for not making good promises to send news regarding their activities to The Age-Herald's page for travelling men.
 A reply at last has been received from one of the "bounced' ones. J. NJ. Bowman of Anniston council No. Al, right hand fly yields the whip in larruping this writer for the aforementioned article. Mr. Bowman's complaint is that on the same day the article referred to appeared there was story on the same page with 1t in regard to d meeting of Anniston council So there was. But it was secured through the active efforts of The Age-Heralds $ correspondent in Anniston and not from "Immies' press committee, which sol emnly promised to send some dope every week-som weeks--to The Age Herald regarding Anniston
 MT. Bowman finally has made good his promise and has sent some news of An niston council. He includes the news in his letter to the editor of this page and 1t is appreciated. The foregoing explan- ation was placed in advance of Mir. Bow mans article in order that mo undue ad- vantage would be gained by this writer through virtue of explanations following 1t. Here is his letter.
 To the Editor of The Age Herald $. Page
 for Travelling Men:
 I noticed story in The Age Herald some weeks ago which was attributed to your trenchant pen. in which you took few shots at Anniston council Al, Uni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

Little trading is reported at the present time in stocks or corporations located in the Birmingham district, and those controlling these securities show no disposition to place them on the market in large quantities.
 There is. however. feeling of con ndence among capitalists in the enter prises located in this district. and ihe outlook has of late grown much bright CT. Very little trouble Is now encorn- tered in floating large bond issues which sell readily through local brokerage houses.
 Quotations on stocks of the principal companies have not varied recently to any 'appreciable extent, tho marlet holding firm
 A general improvement in sentiment Is now being evidenced here. and opt mistic predictions are made on every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
GEORGE FORTSON
 SHOT AND KILLED Well Known Houston Farm CT Killed By Bob
 Andrews

Dothan, June 2o.- Special. )-George Fortson, well-known Houston county farmer. was shot and instantly killed about II o'clock this morning by Bob An drews, a tenant on one of Fortson's farms. Andrews has been arrested and placed in jail here.
 The trouble Is said to have grown out of a dispute about mule. Andrews used a single barrel shotgun, the load taking ef- feet in Fortson's breast The shooting occurred at the home of George McAllis- ter, neighbors of Andrews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
BRUTON ADDS HIS PROTEST ID THAT
 OF WILLARD HEISE
Says Cummins Baggage Law Imposes on Travelling Men-ShOuld Be Op-
 posed by Statesmen

Last Monday The Age Herald printed on It's page for travelling men a eommunica- tion from NJ F. Heise president of the Associated Commercial Travellers of America, attacking the Cummins amend ment to the baggage law This amend ment provided that a valuation be placed upon all baggage and that where the D cents should he paid as insurance for each additional $10O value
 Travel,ng men generally feel that this law works an injustice upon them. and following is a letter from a traveling man that just about expresses the sentiments of the majority:
 To the Editor of The Age- Herald:
 As travelling man. I wish to add my protest to that of Mir. Willard F. Hese president of the Associated Commercial Travellers of America, and to back up all he has said in his letter published in last Monday's Age-Herald in protest of the Cammins' baggage law. Every well think Ing travelling salesman will oppose this law from start to finish.
 It is an outrage to thus impose upon the traveler who contributes so much to the railroads, not only in passenger fares and excess baggage. but in freght-the goods he sells. Yours very truly,
 T. o. BRUTON. With Capewell Horse Nail Co. Hartford,
 Conn.
 Sheffield. June 19 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

AME RUMOR hath said that E. F. c.Bilie'l wilkerson is - slated for a promotion and that in all probability he will be removed from the Birmingham territory by the firm for which he slaves and placed in charge of it's force of salesmen throughout the country, with head quarters in St Louis.
 Mir. Wilkerson has been travelling out of Birmingham about four years for the Shappley Hardware company of St Louis and during the time he has been here has made a warm place for himself in the hearts of all who know him. He is prominent in |. T. C., circles and while everyone will be glad to see Dame Fortune smile upon him tgranting the rumor be true) his leav- ing will be a source of regret to his many friends in Birmingham and the Birmingham territory. Not only has he made reputation as a good fellow, but he has proved his ability AS a salesman many times over and should promotion come to him, it will be de- served.
 F. P. Dunnam became at least 20 years younger when he was informed Saturday that he was to go to colum- bus. O., to represent Alabama juris- dietion, United Commercial Travellers this week The Supreme council will convene tomorrow in Columbus for q fiye-days' session and Mir. Dunnam cx- poets to enjoy every moment of the time
 George NJ Plasance "dripped' into town Saturday and at intervals when he was not mopping his face with red bandanna said he had been down in South Alabama: had attended the meeting of the Alabama Pharmaceuti- cal association at Selma and had been appointed a delegate of that body 10 represent it at the meeting of the Ten 'nessee association, which convenes at Mont Eagle, Tenn, next month. You know, when George isn't selling drugs
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Rate. Bid. Asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21
FORT PAYNE

Fort Payne. June 2o-@tSpecial.)-The old Fort Payne Mill and Feed cofs1pany which formerly opera ted large flour mill at this place. has recently been reorgan- ized with Dr. NV F. ouin president and with a capital of fSOoo-
 New machinery has been purchased and the mill oveIha uled entirely and July |1 it will be req dy for operation. It will be nrst-cla<s mill in every
 Miss Jennie Brock and J. R Bennett of Georgiana were. married at the home of the bride in this place Wednesday even ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-21

ferring that it is in part due to sugges- tions made by American bankers that France is now endeavoring to exchange American securities now held in that re-. public for national obligations issued by France so that these American securities can be utilized in facilitating the pay ments France must make to us on account of war purchases in the United States The French bankers are now appealing to the patriotism of French investors to make the exchange, and our own bankers are of the opinion that these apepas VIII not be in vain. Therefore it is pre- sumed that before summer ends a large amount of American securities now held In France will be exchanged for French securities so that these Americans" can be utilized. as they easily can be, in liqui- dating obligations to the United States In transactions of this kind the greater American banks will have conspicuous part.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-11-06
FOR AMERICAN
LUMBER IN THE ORIENT

For many months Franklin *.
Smith, a commercial agent Of the
bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, department of commerce,
has been travelling in the Far East
and Australasia. conducting a thor
cugh investigation into the markets
there for the products of American
forests. In his report on China
which has just come from the press,
he reviews in detail the lumber sit
uation in the great Oriental repub-
lie. Mr.. Smith is optimistic with re-
spect to China, believing that the
future will witness a largely i'll
creased use of American woods. The
population, he says, is slowly shak-
ing off the old order of existence and
turning toward the new, toward
greater agricultural and industrial
activity, absorbing new ideas ana
adopting modern methods. With
increasing development along many
lines and with the extension OF the
railroads. with their civilizing and
trade-creating effects. there must of
necessity come a larger, wider call
for lumber. The United States with
it's durable, easily worked, and COM
paratively cheap timber will, with
O D precautions, control this
trade,
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-11-06
APEX LITIGATION AT
TONOPAH is SETTLED

The apex suit of the Tonopah VIC
tor against the TOnopah Cash noy
CONSOLIDATED and the Cash Boy Con
so,idated Mining companies, filed
shortly before the Victor was taken
over by the Tonopah
merger, has been compromised anu
settled. and the action dismissed OF
record. 1t appears hat prior to the
REORGANIZATION of the Cash Boy a
deed for certain ground was receiv-
ed from the Victor company M an
agreement was made whereby the
Cash Boy fixed a certain vertical
boundary line and promised to exc
cute a deed for ex~tra-lateral rights
north of that line, to the Victor COM
pany. Subsequently, on demand for
the deed being made, a dispute arose
as to the construction of the agree
ment. and the Cash Boy refused to
execute the deed except on condition
that the Victor deed to the Cash Bow
all extra-lateral rights OF the VIC
tor, south of such vertical line. The
Victor refused, and at once filed suit
for specific performance. and later
Mr.. Ross and the Extension manage
ment had a conference, and as a re-
suit a deed was executed by the Cash
Boy Consolidated to the Extension
company as demanded by the Victor
company in the litigation. The suit
was dismissed and the two compan-
les are proceeding in harmony in
opening up the section where the re-
cent ore find was made. H. r.
Cooke was the attorney for the Vic
tor company in the suit, and George
B. Thatcher and Pierce, Critchlow
and Barrette of Salt Lake represent
ed the defendant companies.-Bo-
nanZa.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-11-06
LABOR ON
AUSTIN MANHATTAN
OLD PROPERTY Is BEING PRO-
TECTED FROM JUMPING By
THE OWNERS

The annual labor on the unpat-
ented mining claims, formerly own
ed by the Austin-Manhattan Consol-
idated Mining company. has been
carried on throughout the present
year, and is now approaching com-
pletion, under the management OF
W. A. Marshall.
The assessment work performed
on the Willow group for the year
1914. gave indications that made a
deeper sinking of the inclined shaft
on the Canapoharie shaft very nee
essary. but the heavy inflow of wa
ter made further sinking with a
windlass at that time impossible. A
small gasoline hoist will be installed
at this point and will make possible
a further sinking of this shaft.
The work on the Jack Pot group
is nearly completed for the year. The
Jack Pot No. 2 tunnel shows a good
vein that will probably increase in
values as it approaches water level
The assessment work on the Har-
dy group has been and is being per-
formed at different points. The
Hardy crosscut tunnel and the Col
den Eagle north tunnel have botn
been advanced and a promising in
cline shaft on the Mizpah claim will
he sunk to a greater depth. The
vein at this point is on the contact
Of the granite and the dyke rock and
the quartz is lively and we'll miner
aliZed.-Reveille.