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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
ACTIVITY IF MILLS INDICATES THAT
 BUSINESS IS GOOD
Steady Improvement Noted in Steel Market-Struc- tural Mills Secure
 Good Orders

Cleveland O., June 30-(Special ) The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say: The reality of the improvement in business is shown not only by very large volume of inquiries and by gen eral tendency toward higher prices. but also by very heavy shipments and steady increase of activities In manu- featuring plants. While orders con nected with the European war are still very important factors, there is en- couraging increase in domestic demand. For example. in sheets the buying of automobile manufacturers has been very heavy and last week the American Sheet and Tin Plate company enjoy ed the largest volume of business in two years. Many warehouses selling a large variety of products report that the slow but steady improvement of pre- ceding months was continued in June.
 Among most important contracts for structural material awarded during the past week were 24,00O tons for a new municipal bridge at St Louis to the American Bridge company and about 1000 tons for the Polk street ware touse of the Pennsylvania, Chicago to the McClintic Marshall companv.
 
 general tone of the market is con- sioerably stronger.
 Four tank ships awarded by the Standard Oil company to New York Ship Building company will require from 12,000 to 14,0O0 tons of shapes and plates. The vessels are not to be delivered. for about two years ow- ing to filled-up condition of the ship building company
 Reports from the Connellsville re- zion indicate that Italians In large numbers are leaving to take part in the war and that there Is increasing dan ger of a shortage in labor. During the past few days a number of companies have advanced the wages of their men, bringing them up to the schedule of the Prick Coke company. Prices of coke for prompt delivery are stiffel- frg.
 Important inquiries for railroad equip ments are still pending from foreign coun- tries Russia is actively negotiating for at least l00,00O tons steel rails, and is also figuring on ordering additional rolling stock. France is in the market for about 100000 tons of rails and may place an order for 345 passenger coaches. On an inquiry for 10000 tons of rails for ship ment to Australia bids are to be received July z. Inquiries for cars for domestic lines aggregate from 5000 to 10000.
 The demand for lathes and other ma chine tools for the manufacture of muni- tions is of very large volume. Many com- panies are looking into the possibility of engaging in the manufacture of shells, but find it very difficult to obtain neces- sary equipment for anything like early delivery and actual buying is not of the large volume that 1t would be if prompt delivery could be guaranteed. Domestic demand shows some improvement but buying not connected in any way with war is rather light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
ID DRILL FOR GAS
 AND O|L IN BERRY City AgOg With Speculation Since Organization of
 New Company

Berry, June 0-(SpeciaI )-All Berry Is agog with speculation as to whether an oil company recently or ss nized will succeed in striking oil or natural gas. Plans have just about mltured to start drilling and opera tions are expected within the next month. Gus Hobson, a brother of Rich mond Pearson Hobson, is one of the leaders in the new venture.
 A bumper crop in corn Is antioi- rated in Fayette county. The peaches are more plentiful than last year but there is scarcity of apples. While the acreage in cotton has been diminished this year, the crop Is in good condi. tion and seems to frecast a normal yield. The recent rains have helped the condition of the soil, but more railk would not be unwelcome.
 The yield of the farms will be more' productive this season, since the crop will be more diversified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
NO REVIEW GIVEN
 FOR GEN. HUERTA

Washington, June 30.-When Secre- tary Garrison's attention was called to- day to reports that a review had been held in General Huerta's honor at Fort Bliss, Tex, and that the ex-Mexican dictator had been a dinner guest of Colonel Morgan he telegraphed Ma for General Funston, commanding the bor- der forces, that he thought no honors should be shown man in Huerta's status.
 General Funston at once replied that no review had been given for Huerta. MT. Garrison did not ask about the re- ported dinner. but sent general instruc tions to General Funston to guide army officers in their relations with HueI ta.
 .'I think it manifestly improper" said MT Garrison commenting on unofficial bopler reports a for one branch of the government to be toasting and fct- ing a man under arrest by another branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
ANNISTON
Want Commissioners to Prepare Bud- get-To Celebrate Fourth-Presbytc- rian School to Devote Time to Ath- Ietics

Anniston, June 30.-(SpeciaL )-State Sen ator Charles D. Kline is sounding the people of Calhoun county to ascertain whether or not there is general demand on the part of the people to have the county commissioners prepare a budget annually of all money they propose to spend on each road in the county, and to have the commissioners publish the condi- tons of such roads for the benefit of the public. If the replies to Senator Kline s queries indicate that the people want the commissioners to take the above steps, he will introduce bill in the legislature in July, requiring the commissioners to prepare such a budget and to inform the people of the conditions of the roads in the county.
 The Fourth of July celebration at Chosea Springs will be held this year on Saturday, July 3, and one of the features of the celebration will be an old fiddler s contest In the afternoon, which will be participated in by many of the prominent "fiddlers' of the county, and the old Vir- gnia reel will be danced to the music made by the fiddlers. State Senator Charles D. Kline and other prominent men will speak on the meaning of the celebration, and Senator Kline will read Patrick Henrys famous Faneuil Hall speech. The exercises will be held in Howell Memorial tabernacle
 Dr. E. D. McDougall president of the Alabama Presbyterian college, is in the northern part of the state canvassing for students for the college next session. A good number of new students have signi- fled their intention to come to this col lege next session, and as practically all of the old students reserved rooms for the succeeding year before last years ses- sion came to a close, is thought that if will be necessary to use part of the space now occupied by the gymnasium as a dormitory. If this is necessary, new auar- ters will be found for the gymna sium.
 Red" Moore, coach of the institution. and the football manager, have drawn up good schedule of games for the A. P. C. in the fall Professor Gillespie will devote his afternoons to training and coaching the football team in the High school de- partment. This means that the A. P. c. will have a good scrub team this year.
 A number of new boys will come from Memphis for the next session of the col lege and it is thought that some good football material will be in the bunch. Prof. ". A. White is making a thorough canvass of the city for local patrona ge for the college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
N4NS0F ENSLEY

priv. nstJaflation of the newly elect cd officd of IEnsley lodge, No. 1s5. rn- aependelM Ord}er of Odd Fellows. will be heid In e Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue this evening. The officers will pe inst hd Yy E. R. Piper, deputy grand marshj T{he following officers will be install /Dr. T. J. Springfield, noble grand R "A. Baker, vice grand; c. E. Lind, EnaIncial secretary; E. R. Piper record g secretary, and W. H. Canant secretkyE The other officers will be ap- Ioint9 lduring the installation tonight severt fother matters of importance will De taAh up and all members are request ed 10 l5c nreeent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
INTEREST IN FRAUD
 CASES REVIVED

Washington, June 30.-Interest in election fraud cases in many states has been re- v!ved at the department of justice by the supreme court decision in the Okla horna and Maryland grandfather's clause case. Officials here see in that decision the possibility of successful federal pro- ccedings in cases where there has been kyaud or bribery in the choice of sen ator or representative. Heretofore it had could proceed only where voter had been deprived of his rights by force or intim- idation
 Copies of the supreme courts opinion have been sent to federal attorneys who have been Investigating alleged election frauds with the idea that it may suggest new avenues of action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
Place of Merriment

Talladesa Springs is truly a place of merriment now. It has just closed rec rd-breaking month, having been crowded all during the month of June. The season will open formally upon next Saturday night. July 3, with a grand opening ball. The hotel has a splendid orchestra and the dance will be held in the new audi torium 60x100. Weekend tickets will be sold at greatly reduced rates by way of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
HUNTSVILLE
Dispensary Closes-Boys' Corn Club.
 Johnson Resigns

Huntsville. June 30.-(Special. )-Th e Huntsville dispensary went out of bus mess this evening at 6 o'clock in ac- cordance with the prohibition law adopted by the legislature during the winter months Every article of goods in stock was sold before the close at the regular price. All of the beer was exhausted early during the week 4 great many patrons of the institution have invested in considerable ouanti- ties of liquor and 1t is believed that there are more wet goods in the homes of Huntsville and Madison county now than ever before. The dispensary man. agement, it is stated allowed the stock to run low in anticipation of the close but even at that there was thou sands of dollars worth of liquors to ho disposed of and the demand was 6reater than the supply. The dispen- sary has been running nearly four years and it has yielded a net profit of about s50,000 year. which was di- vided between the city, county and state.
 There Is more interest than ever be- fore in the Boys corn club in Madison c, unty and 1t is stated that there will he some very fine corn raised by the r,embers this season. Marvin McNatt pupil of Cedar Point school, who i.ade the largest yield last year, will attend the agricultural summer school at Auburn next month free of all cX- pcnse to him.
 The Rev J. J. Johnson has resigned his position as pastor of the First Baptist church of this city after serv- ing In that capacity about two years.
 An ordinance has been adopted by the city commissioner forbidding the sale of merchandise on the streets at auction. An ordinance has also been adopted providing for the improve ment of Pratt avenue in the residence section of the city.
 Relatives In Huntsville have been notified of the death of Mrs W. n. Whitner. 3S3 years old. In Shelbyville. She was daughter of MT and Mrs. J. T. Reed of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
STOCK EXCHANGE
 } OPEN SATURDAY

New York, June 30.-The governing committee of the New York stock cx- change voted today to keep the ex- change open next Saturday, notwith- standing that members approved re- gently a movement to close on that date The exchange will be closed Monday, July 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
SHEFFIELD SALOONS
 CLOSE THEIR DOORS

Sheffield, June Special )-Sa- 'r,onists in Sheffield and Tuscumbia cl'sed their doors at II o'clock to- nffht. Large quantities of liquors of all kinds were sold today to the hun creds who thronged the saloons, the utchasers evidently being desirous of preparing for the long "drouth" ahead. Some of the saloons almost closed out their ire stocks and there will not be so much to return 10 the wholesale Eouses as was predicted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
Rifle Shoot

Cedar Point O., June 30.-Breaking 100 targets without miss, William Ridley of Whatcheer, la, won the amateur cham pionship of the Indians trapshooting tourns ment here today Samuel Huntley of Omaha finished second with 99. Hunt ley was high man in the l75 target sweep stakes event with 173.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, June 30-(Special.)-Sp cotton was quoted here today as follows: Midding fair, e63c; strict good middling, 9.3Sc; good mddling, 9.13c; strict middling, s.sSc; midding, s.6Sc; strict low middling. S13c; low middling. 7.63c; strict good ordi- nary, 713c; good ordinary, 6.Ssc. Market quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01


 The annual election of the officers of the Steel City lodge No. 19O Knights of Pythlas. was held in the hall on Tues day night with the following result: J. W. shuff, chancellor commander; C. w War ren, vice chancellor: C. D. Glenn, prelate: C W. Cole keeper of seal and records; S A. McRae, master of finance; A. D. siye, master of exchequer T. R. Walker T aster of work. C. E. Tyler. master of arms; R. c. McMahon. inner guard and (. D. Gray, the outer guard The elected officers will be installed together with the officers of Purity temple No 8, Pythian Sisters, next Tuesday evening at a joint public installation.
 All interesting programme has been arr ranged for the regular meeting of the Anglican Young Peoples association which will be held at the parish house Of St. Johns Episcopal church this even- ing at o'clock. The programme will be m charge of Miss Moore and the subject of the evening will be, Sights from strange Lands" Among the speakers on the programme are: William Palmer, who Will speak on scenes in England Rev. ]. w. Fulford on scenes in the Philippines and Cuba; A. O. Canes. on scenes in Quebec, and several others. All members are invited to be present.
 
 Life With the Troops in Africa During tho Boer War; will be the subject of the Rev. William McDougall, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Pratt City at a lecture which will be given by the Chris tan Endeavor of that church tomorrow night at the city hall on Third street. Dr. McDougall is a native of Scotland The public is invited.
 The installation of the officers of the Baraca class on the Ensley Methodist church. who were elected last Sunday Will be held on Sunday morning. The Rev. B. T. Waits, pastor of the church, will officiate.
 John Boyalian, a native of Asia Minor, will deliver a lecture at the Ensley Meth odist church, under the auspices of the EpWorth league of the church tomorrow evening at o'clock. Mir Boyalian will speak on the Armenian Religions and Customs" and will deliver the lecture in his native costume. The ladies of the church will serve ice cream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 18th meridian time, June 30, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
HI: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. June so.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Occasional showers and thunderstorms Thursday and Fri day.
 Georgia: Showers Thursday; Friday partly cloudy.
 Tennessee: Showers Thursday; Friday fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
TO DISCUSS TERMS FOR PEACE

London. June so.-(s:so D. m.) Premier Asquith. replying in the House of Commons today to tho question asked yesterday as to whether the government wbuld state terms on which p1ace would be possible. said: Tt would not be in the pub
 interest to add anything to
 at have already publicly hted on this subject."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
TO BEGIN WORK, <0x s2so,ooo ROLLING MILL
 N =. SOON

Chattanooga. June 3, fsne cial. al.)-Announcement tka work would be immediately hae,,,, here upon a steel rollt nil to cost $250,0O0. and have an annual output of soon tons of sheet steel. was made today
 William Bleckler of on aro noted the new venture,
 announced. Special spur.
 to the plant will be built Cincinnati Southern railwd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ' D. m., Jun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01

Congressman John l.. Burnett is making preparations for an agricultural and live stock campaign in the Seventh district. Under the plan farm experts will conduct four meetings in each county of the district. Mrs. H. G. Mathis, who has won distinction in crop diversification work. will take a prominent part in the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01

Stations and w eather at 8 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01

11ftPIOyCS
 "The steam railroads of the country are now employing less than 1,60O,0OO persons compared with 100000 a year ago, 1,S0o,- GOO two years ago and 1,7O0,OO0 three years ago. Their annual wage amounts to about 1900 million dollars compared with 1,S7; millions last year. 1874 millions In 1s1; and l,274 millions in 1912. Wages take uI more than 45 per cent of the gross earn. ings of the railroads compared with 4 per cent 10 years ago.
 Cotton exports in April were 672. .00' bales bales compared with 29s. GOO for Apri of last year and for the season to date exports have been 1882 thousand bales compared with S.334 thousand last year Active spindles at the close of April were 30.933 thousand compared with u,074 thou sand a year ago. The best figures oeta:p- able at this early date indicate cottor acreage planted about 10 per cent less -thau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-01

r. l.. Wyatt has been elected captain of Company F. Alabama National Guard, succeeding Capt w. E. Bare, who resign ed to become a major in the Third regi- ment. Captain Wyatt served four years in the United States navy. Loui Greet was elected second lieutenant of the com pany, succeeding Kirby Smith. resigned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
ARE YOUR, COWS EFF
CIENT?
Professor of Botany,
Clemson Agricultural College.

Putting the efficiency test to cows
with the milk scales and the Babcock
tester is one of the essentials of con.
Quoting successful dairy. When feed
is high in price farmer cannot af.
ford to have boarders in his dairy
barn who eat up more in feed than
their milk yield is worth. The Bab-
cock test will show these delinquent
COWS in their true light and the milk
scales will put the clincher on the
argument. Testing cows will give
some farmers big surprise. Some
times the cow that looks like the
poorest creature in the lot is the best
butterfat producer. The dairy divis.
ION of Clemson College offers to give
any farmer advice about testing milk
and keeping records. Test, don't
guess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
BUILDING UP A DAIRY HERD
Not Necessary to Go to Great Expense,
1 but Few Years OF Time Are Re-
/; qulred for Purpose.

Are you satisfied with your present
herd of nonpaying common cows? If
not why not begin now to improve
them and get out Of the old rut?
When developing the dairy herd from
common stock it is not necessary to
go to great expense, but few years
of time are necessary in which to ac'
complish this.
The amount Of time called for will
to some extent, be dependent upon the
character of the stock that you now
have, or the one you intend to use for
a foundation herd.
In some instances two, or three gen.
erations of correct breeding will build
up common herd to fine paying
herd. IN other instances a longer
time will be required but 1t should
not require more than four or five
generations to effect the changes
sought. -,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
NEED OF WATER FOR A CALF
Necessity Not Generally Understood
! and Young Animal la Quite FIRE.
quent!y Painfully Thirsty.

The young calf does not receive all
the moisture it needs from the skim
milk which it gets as a regular ration.
AT very early age 1t will drink a lit
tie water if it has an opportunity and
it will do this number Of times dur.
ing the day.
It is a good plan to have water be.
fore it at all times. This need Of the
calf for water is not generally un,
derstood and the young animal is
usually painfully thirsty as well as
hungry at feeding time. The result
is that it gorges itself with the milk
or drinks too rapidly when it has a
chance. Thus it does not get the full
benefit of the milk and digestive trou-
bles will result. Remember that milk
Is the calf's food. Water should be
its drink.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
EQUIPPED FOR LIVE.
STOCK WORK.

The extension division OF Clemson
College is we'll equipped to assist
farmers in any part Of South Carolina
with any problems in livestock that
may arise. The college has two men
giving all their time to beef cattle
and swine extension work, threesdairy
extension experts and one extension
poultryman. This Is one of the larg-
est audsbest equipped animal husband
ry extension forces in the United
States. South Carolina farmers
should tske advantage Of their oppor.
tunities along this line to get expert
help free Of cost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
NO PLACE FOR coUNTERFEITs
Difficulty Of RepIenishins and Starting
Herds With Good Animals Wor-
ries Dairy Farmer.

The development of the increasing
demand for well-bred dairy cattle Is
based upon the recognition Of the fact
that under present production condi-
tions, the counterfeit dairy cow has no
place on the pasture or in the feed
yard.
During the past few years, difficulty
in replenishing and starting herds
with good animals has confronted the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
Leave Calf With Cow.

It is good practice to let the calf
suck the cow for about forty-eight
hours after birth, after which it should
be taken from its mother. In the case
Of weak calf, however, it is. better
to let it remain two or three days
longer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10
Care Of Calf After Weanlna.

Make sure that the calf does not
get to the cow again, once it is sepa.
rated from her and put on the skim
milk diet, as it will tend to spoil, not
only the calf, but will cause the cow
to worry after the calf and reduce her
milk flow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10

Cleanliness 10 Necessary.
In raising calves remember this:
Cleanliness in all OF the feeding op-
erations is extremely necessary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10

dairy farmer at every turn. High feed
bills have demonstrated the futility
of expecting satisfactory returns when
keeping poor producers, and the wide
awake, progressive. business dairymen
are centering their demands on merit,
of which there must be greater sup
ply to meet this demand. Foreign
competition has created well grou' d..
ed impression that the most effective
way of evading it is by greater pro
duction per animal and better prod
ucts,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-11-10

Use Artificial colorlng.
lit is desired to use artificial color
ing, it should be added to the cream
just before churning.