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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
GEW|NNER FINDS
 CONDITIONS GOOD Says Business in Georgia Practically NOrmal-Or-
 ders Are Good

H. J. Gewinner of the Turner Electric company, who returned from a selling trip the latter part of last week, says busi- ness in Georgia has practically resumed normal. He says that in only two of the somewhat smaller towns in Georgia did he ind any evidence of dissatisfaction with business conditions today Mr. Gewin- her says that in two of the larger Geor- gia cities conditions have so nearly re- sumed normal that it would be hard to find a pessimist
 However, Gewinner has not had an op- portunity of buckng the alleged ''hard times. His orders have shown no decrease and he is justified in pointing out that the hard times did not exist in fact, but in the fancy of those who would so have it. MT. Gewinner says that when a man'll buy automobile tires and acces- sories, an absolute luxury, it is a pretty good sign that business is not well on the way to the demnition bow-wows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Nenon's Baby Again

Something always happens and causes the writer of this page to just have to put in something about T. U. Nenon since his baby arrived, and this week word has been received that MT. Nenon is being "weaned' from the child. No the paternal love has not ceased to burn at it's steady, white hot pace. But the fact is, the salesman itinerary soon will compel him to absent himself from the little one for 30 days. Rumor has 1t he will carry with him the bottle and try and get used to that time-honored system.
 According to reports received from MT Nenon business in Tennessee is tending upward and shows a good in crease over the latter part of last year. Business men seem more optimistic and there is more of tendency to get cash into circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
PRUDENTIAL BANK
 ONE OF STRONGEST
Negro Institution Helps to Uplift the Negro Race-Efficiently
 Operated

The Prudential Savings bank is one of the strongest negro banks in Alabama and it's officers are recognized as leaders in the negro race. Their influence in Bir- mingham and the influence of the strong institution which they so efficiently man. age will do much to solve the problem of "the white mans burden" and will go far to making that burden into an aid instead of hindrance
 When the negro learns to follow the teachings of the wise men of his race, and to do his banking according to the rules laid down by the wise men of the age he will have made long step forward And when he learns to save his money still an ot.er long step forward will have been made and the communities in which the negro lives will be all the better off.
 Birmingham is fortunate in having such leaders of it's negro citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
POPULARITY 'OF THE
 WIENER IS GROWING
The Genuine Coney Island'' Wieners' Quality Makes
 Sales Easy

The sales of the genuine Coney Island wienie' have increased wonderfully since it's advent into Birmingham some two months ago, and they continue to grow in popularity every day.
 There are many live genuine Coney Island' wiener men in Birmingham, but F. s. Hardin is probably the only one who goes after orders for his sandwiches and gets them. He has a regular delivery service and reaches most of the down. town office buildings at the lunch hour. He send man to The Age-Herald every night and his salesman never fails to secure a good sized order.
 MT. Hardin sells only the genuine Coney Island" wiener and attributes the popularity of his stand to the fact that the quality of the sandwich he sells is not equalled by his many competitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
BURNETT SELL ALL
 THE GOOD CIGARS
Firm Is One of Largest in the South-Sell Standard
 Brands

The R. D. Burnett Cigar company is the standard in Birmingham, selling all the best cigars, and enjoying the esteem of every dealer who retails tobacco of all kinds. The company sells to practically every retailer in the Birmingham district and it's salesmen reach farther and farther out every year. The firm is one of the largest houses of the kind in the south and handles all the standard brands of cigars cigarettes and tobaccos
 R. D. Burnett the president, is one of the most popular men in Birmingham S civic and social life. He is a member of the Rotary club and several other civic organizations, and his name is prominent ly mentioned in everything that means the upbuilding of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
SAYS ENGLISH AND
 LAPS NOT FRIENDLY
Tsing Tau Nurse Declares Only Officers Prevented
 Armies From Clashing

New Orleans, January 24.-Japanese and British troops at Tsing Tau, capital of the German protectorate of Kiao Chow, in China, were prevented from clashing only through the interference of the officers, according to a statement published to- day here and attributed to Sister Helene, a member of the German Red Cross, who was at Tsing Tau during the siege of that place by the combined Japanese and British forces. The statement charges also that the British, after the fall Of the city, were brutal to it's inhabitants while the Japanese showed the populace kindness and consideration. Sister Helene now is with the first party o1 German women and children en route tc Germany from Tsing Tau through the United States, and gave the statement for publication during the short stay of the refugees in New Orleans. The party sails this week from New York for Genoa, from which city the refugees will make their way to Germany through Switzerland.
 After the capture of the city the Japanese treated us kindly, gave us food and showed us every considera- tion," the statement said, but the Brit ish were brutal, using bad language in front Of the women and making threats against us Here is something the world does not know. The Japan- csc and English are not as friendly as the British press tries to make the world believe. Several times the Jap anese and English were close to open rupture and only the control exercised by their officers prevented serious trouble. The Japanese did all the fight ing and the English remained In the background. l saw this with my own eyes. ural kindness, the Japanese gave the German children d big Christmas tree, December 24 the day we left, an1 be- sides presents, furnished them with a fine feast"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
IMPORTANT RISE
 MADE IN COTTON New High Levels For Sea- son Reached-ReactiOns
 Unsustained

New Orleans, January 24.-Cotton made important advances last week, rising to new high levels for the season and show ing strength of it's own in the face of continued talk of wide reactions. Toward the end of the week reactions did occur but were not well sustained. The net re- suit of the weeks trading was an ad- vance of 13 to 15 points. At the highest the trading months were 52 to 55 points over last weeks close.
 The strength of southern spot markets and the heavy export movement were the main bullish influences. Against the mar ket was the fact that important short lines had been covered and replaced by grow ing long interest, talk of overbought state of affairs and reports from the in- terior indicating that the reduction of acreage this spring would not be any where near as large as has been expected. On the weekend small mill takngs for the week, the large into sight and the census report on ginning were bearish factors which stimulated selling.
 This week the trade will pay much at tention to the technical position of the market and the immediate course of prices will depend not a little on opinion re- garding the size of the long interest. If evidence develops to show that the market has accumulated an unweldly long in terest 1t will require constant fresh buy
 ing to keep the advance going; on the other hand, if it is shown that recent liquidation has kept the market healthy and there is no decrease in the spot de- mand it will require constant and heavy selling to bring about even temporarily declines.
 Exports this last week were almost 100,- 000 bales larger than for the same week last year-26S, 663 bales against ,1s2 Ship ments of this week will have an important bearing because of the prediction that the export movement for the month will be larger than it was for January of last year. Such an outcome would give the bulls a powerful weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
SCHEUING BECOMES
 HOMESICK ON TRIP
First Road Trip of Turner Sales man Finds Him Sending Many
 Letters Home

r. R. Scheuing of the Turner Electric Supply company made his first trip as salesman for the company last week and developed most desperate case of home sickness the first night out. Mr. Scheuing had not been away from his wife and ehil- dren for some years, and he was unfor- tunate enough tor fortunate) to be with H. J. Gewinner, a seasoned salesman, on the first trip.
 Gewinner so arranged matters that the two of them were on Pullman cars every night, and Scheuing had all the oppor- tunity needed to miss the family circle. He refused to retire the first night until he had written letter home.
 However, his homesiekness did not an- noy him during daylight hours, and Mir. Scheuings order book for his novitiate week shows up exceedingly well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
GIANT STEEL ORDER ID BE PLACED HERE Southern Pacific to Place 3O,0OO Ton Rail Order
 With Ensley Mill

New York, January 24.-Specifications against contracts were disappointing to the steel mills last week. Although the railroads have contracted for 225000 tons of rails since the first of the year. in- cluding 116.o00 tons this week, rolling schedules are too meagre to satisfyl needs Among the latest rail orders are 10000 tons for the New Haven, 2oo0 tons for the New York Central lines west of Buffalo, 15,0O9 tons for the Burlington, 10000 for the Pennsylvania, 5000 for the Norfolk and Western and 13.o00 tons for export.
 The additional Pennsylvania, Boston and Maine and Baltimore and Ohio distribu- ticns are only a question of few days or weeks, but the Great Northern and the Northern Pacific will place few if any con- tracts this year. The Southern Pacific will get 5000 tons from the Ensley mill. The Western Maryland had ordered 5000 kegs of spikes and the Louisville and Nashville 1700 tons of angle bars. The Santa Fe is reported to be ordering 5000 cars and the Missouri. Kansas and Texas is buying 10 locomotives. Servia is re- ported to have bought seven engines here.
 Automobile manufacturers and steel mills have bought more billets and spe- cialties. Inquiries for and tenders on structural work were increased, but con tracts placed called for only 10000 tons of steel shapes, half of which was for the Kimball building at Chicago. The other orders were small.
 The industry as a whole is not operating much over 45 per cent of total capacity. but the Steel corpora rfon prod,1eed ahorr 47 per cent of ingots. The tin plate mills are operating S4 to S6 per cent of capacity, but few if any lines have been more than 40 per cent busy. Fabricating shops are more aggressive for business but galvan- ized products are firmer because of the great advance in spelter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

Since the government report of Novem- Der 1 the increase of ? cents a pound in the selling price of cotton, with the cor responding advance in the price'of cotton seed, according to the figures and esti- mates of experts, has resulted in a net increase during this period of approxi- imately s120 600, GOO in the cash value of cot on. The effect of this enhanced value,
 is stated, has been felt in every line business in the south.
 onservative observers of the situation d that never has there been such a hold
 movement in the south as that noted
 ce the opening of the present cotton .ason. At the outbreak of the European r, fall deliveries of cotton ranged from l2c to 13c q pound, which with crop estimated at more than 16,0O0000 bales, forecast a season of remarkable activity With the European markets suddenly closed and the exchanges suspended, the price abruptly decreased about one-half.
 Found Markets Closed
 When the mills entered the market for their usual fall supply they found the ma rket closed. Farmers refused to sell ana SOutHefn business, Wnlcn uepe0dS so largely upon moving of the cotton crop marked time awaiting readjyktment of conditions. About Decemberf1 improve ment began, owing. il. is said, to the re- -H@hption of foreiglf shipments and the Rustment and reopening of the exchange wrkets, both at home and abroad. To-
 thfG1ghout the south the movement -cotton from farm to market is steadily Aogressing, and a result, accord- ar to reliable reports, the farmers are lying their debts to the merchants for
 3ples, the merchants are meeting their aTigations to the small banks and they ~ turn are settling their accounts with the larger banks. The general business tone is declared optimistic.
 In statistical statement of the situa- tion, H. G. Hester, secretary of the New Orleans Cotton exchange, mentions that lment of agriculture figured the average price of cotton to producers at about AS31 50 per bale, while today the same bale Is worth about $10 more
 ''At that time" MT. Hester says, with the cotton exchanges practically closed, the trade for several months had been drifting with no fixed standard of value. Gulf state farmers were selling at one price, and Atlantic state farmers at an- other. Consternation prevailed. From Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
TENDER TORICS" A
 BOON TO TIRED EYES

Dr. J. II. Tender. the optician, num- bers his friends in Birmingham by thou sands. He has been supplying the people of Birmingham with eyeglasses for many years and has established quite a reputation. The celebrated Hinder Tories have been a boon to many who had trouble with their eyes.
 In addition to his other activities, Dr. Finder is prominent in civic work, be- ing connected with the Board of Trade the Rotary club and other organizations of q civic nature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Land Men Attract Attention

Jackson, Miss, January 24.-tSpe- cial.)-A great deal of interest at taches to the presence of three ex- pert land men in Jackson and who, &C., cording to their own statement, were sent here by the general land office at Washington to establish boundary line or two. The party is composed of w. M. Richards of Washington, D. C.. K k Kimmel of Dakota and dark Troxell of Maryland, and they are buscily engaged at the land office at the capitol delving into old and musty records showing the original surveys of the properties in which they are in- terosted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
TYLER COMPANY HAS
 GOOD REPUTATION

blend of coffee enjoys popularity in most Birmingham homes, and it is com- ing to be more and more recognized as a household necessity. The company's salesmen find little trouble in pushing it and once started it maintains a good reputation. Once a sale is made, new orders come without further work.
 The company has made reputation for fair dealing that is unsurpassed by any other wholesale house in this dis trict and it numbers it's friends by thousands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
REPAIRS STOVES
 TWO GENERATIONS

The Robert Prowell Stove company is one of the oldest firms of its kind i., the Birmingham district The company has been repairing the stoves of i,ir- mingham for two generations and IS well along to the third. The reputation of the firm is not confined to the Bir- mingham district, but throughout the county and surrounding counties they receive orders.
 In addition to stove repairing the company specializes in replating, wheth- CT 1t be nickel. brass or bronze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

gust to November l, 1914, farmers mar keted 2.7l9oeo bales, or 2,32s,0O0 bales less than was marketed during the correspond ing three months of the previous year. But the figures show that from November l. l9l4, to January %, 1915. 6,S01 900 bales were marketed, as compared to 559s. 600 bales brought into sight during the same period last season. Thus, since the ex- changes have opened the south has mar keted at advancing value. about 1000, 900 bales. exceeding last years movement for the same period by 100000 bales
 Supply of Cotton
 'The worlds visible supply of American cotton January 22 last was 5,2l7O00 bales The 1914 crop generally is estimated at l6,26O,00o bales of which 9,520,000 have been marketed leaving 67SO,00o to be marketed The visible supply and that remaining to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
HOPE FOR EARLY DECISION ON THE
 BASEBALL SUIT

Chicago. January 24.-Representatives of organized baseball and the Federal league tonight expressed hope for an early decision in the latter's suit for an injunction, which Judge Landis took under advisement last night, after four days of argument by attorneys. Quick settlement of the suit, as well as the several pending against individuals, generally is desired by managers, that they may know in advane of their training season what the make up of their squads will be.
 Lawyers for the defendants will spend the next three weeks in preparing an- swers to the Federal's original bill of complaint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25

be marketed totals 11,947 900 bales. On a basis of BIO a bale advance the increase in value since November 1 last has been Sll9470,0o0, and practically all of this in- crease belongs to the sJuth. Thus the south is better off today by approximately i21,OO0,O00 than she was on November l last.
 The growing confidence in cotton is held to be due largely to the expectation that cotton farmers will make themselves sef-sustaining. If not produce a surplus of food crops for sale. Calculating on a basis of the 1914 estimated crop, 16, ,250 900 bales If the farmers ,e,irtail their 1915 acreage 70 per cent 1t would mean a crop of 1l,Sa5.0o0 bales. Adding the visible sup ply of sh61l, ,oo0 bales left oyer August |, 19li this would mean an average supply Tor the two years-l9lA and 1915-of 14,64s,- 900 bales"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
BUSINESS FOUND ID BE GOOD IN THIS CITY J. M. March of Nashville Se- cures Large Orders From
 Local Merchants

known travelling man, was a visitor to Birmingham Saturday and says he finds business in this district astonishingly good. Mr. March was registered at the Hillman.
 Mir. March said he had heard reports from some quarters that business was not up to the standard here, but was surprised to find it easy to secure orders. He had good-sized batch of large orders and his face was wreathed in smiles that did not appear because of a day of i'll luck.
 MT. March reported that business in Nashville was in good shape, and said that the general situation appeared much brighter than for sometime past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Begin Prohibition Campaign

New Orleans, January 24-An active campaign in favor of prohibition in Louisiana began today here under the auspices of the Anti-Saloon league of Louisiana. Nationally known prohibi- ton advocates are here in charge of the work and through the entire week will deliver addresses in all parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
METRSPLOITAN GETS
 SEASONS DAINTIES

The Metropolitan cafe, operated by c. D. Pantaze. has the reputation of being among the first to secure seasonable dainties, and, among the best in point of service and cleanliness. It is admittedly one of the most popular cafes in the city for business and professional men,
 The Metropolitan is among the first of the citys many restaurants to get strawberries. and other dainties as they come in season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Cold in Mississippi

Columbus. Miss, January 24.--tSpe- cial.) )-For the past 24 hours this sec ton has been in the grip of a severe cold wave, the thermometer lowering near 20 A driving sleet has been fall ing since noon today and the ground is white in an inch of sleet. Tonight the temperature is falling rdaually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Gulland Made Secretary

London, January 2i.-(S:20 D. m John William Gulland, junior, lord of the treasury, has been appointed par liamentary secretary to the treasury, succeeding the late Percy Holden Hing worth. MT. Gulland is a member of Par liament from Dumfries and has been the Scottish whip in the lower house since 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Bout Arranged

Philadelphia, January 24.-Arrange- ments were completed today for six round bout here February 24, between Johnny Kilbane. featherweight cham pion, and Kid Williams, bantamweisnt
 champion. They will weigh in at 1s2
 pounds. Each will receive a purse of S3250 or 35 per cent of the receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Dacia Fails To Sail

Galveston, Tex, January 24.-unfa- vorable weather conditions today pre- vented the departure of the cottcn-la- : den steamer Dacia, which cleared Fri day for Rotterdam. Captain Mcdonald of the Dacia stated tonight that no attempt would be made to start on the voyage until the weather moder- ateS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Seek to Extradite Cardenas

Mexico City, January 24.-Provision- al President Garza is seeking the ex- tradition of former Mayor Francisco Cardenas from Guatemala, where he is in prison. Cardenas is considered one of those responsible for the death of Madero
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Lucy c, Cabaniss Dead

Columbia. S. C.. January 24-,Miss Lucy c. Cabaniss, 6S years old, who was a missionary of the Southern Rap tist convention in Mexico from 1883 to 1911, died today at a hospital nere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
Food Question Considered

London, January 24.--The question Of food supplies in the United Kingdom and the rise in prices is being consid cred by a cabinet committee headed by Premier Asquith, according to an official press bureau statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-25
NASHVILLE MAN GETS LARGE ORDERS FROM BIRMINGHAM
 GEWINNER FINDS GEORGIA CONDITIONS NEAR NORMAL
NOTABLE IMPROVEMENT SHOWN
 INSOUTH'S BUSINESS CONDITION
 Past
 

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Arizona republican., 1915-11-21
Wanted Miscellaneous

WANTED-Drivingp pony, single and double. 151S w. Madison. dd
Arizona republican., 1915-11-21
Cleaning and Pressing

GUARANTEED CLEANING and Pressing at $1.00 per suit. Ladies or gents. Delivery service. Palace Tai loring Co.,, 22 North 3rd St. Phone 1242. If
 $1.00 SAVED -s a s1.00 made. The Arizona Cleaning Works gives 10 per cent on each s1.00 worth of cleaning. Phone sos, Mrs. l.. Wilson. If