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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
Cotton Weighmasters and Ticks

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 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We ought to have legal, sworn, bonded weighmasters at every cotton market to insure justice between cotton buyers and cotton sellers. You can't sell load of hay. ton of coal or a frltin of butter in most civilized countries without a cer. tihcate of weight from public weigh master. Yet Alabama makes 1.5oo.0oO bales of cotton yearly, every one of which is
 weighed by irresponsible parties who may for ought we know be in cahoot with the men who buy 1t, and who may cheat with impunity. In fact, I know of many cases where such has been done, and have heard many complaints of such. This evil affects the poor and the ignorant mostly. It would be risky to try it on those who can guard their interests. False balances are an abomination to the Lord and his prophets denounced the users oi them unsparingly. Surely in an en.
 frightened country all such should 'be above suspicion.
 The legislature ought to make it a misdemeanor punishable by fine or i'm prisonment for a farmer to allow ticks on his cattle. There is no excuse for them. They are easily gotten rid of and they are a menace to all the cattle ir the neighborhood and no other course will get rid of them. Before we had stock law the WOOOB were Iull or them nerea bout and in summer seed ticks were an intoler. able nuisance, but since stock has beer taken off the range ticks are as scarce al hens teeth, except in isolated pastures Coal oil and change of pastures are 4 sure cure for ticks as they are kille< by oil and they die out where no stock il kept.
 For years kept my pasture free iron them. though we had some outbreaks dli' to ticks from the woods. creek run through my pasture and the time Calves ton was destroyed we had great freDhe which noated ticks from the countr' above me where stock still ran at IargN lost valuable COW by murrain or tcl fever because she had not been rondero' | immune by being bitten by ticks In he calfhood. Ticks are now more dangercu than they used to be whom they Wer abundant everywhere for the foregoinI Treason. Stock raising is going to bo on kof the principal lndustries Of klaoome I the near future. and no man ln nib oonee who knQwu about ticks would think 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

WE will build you home. Birming-
 ham Building and Imp. Co. 414-15-16 American Trust Bldg. 1-16-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

sale at Thorsby, Ala about acres good, fertile land with well-built Groom house; only 3 blocks from l.. & N station has big variety fruit trees; also strawberries and grapes; espe- cialy adapted for trucking and poultry.
 Price, sl650, on very easy terms. Phone EaStburn, Main 4900. .l-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
WANTED-HELP

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 WANTED-RailWay mail and postal clerks; examinations soon; over 2O00 ap pointments yearly; prepare al home, write for plan No. 3G of payment after appointment Philadelphia usiness College, Civil Service Dept, Philadel- phia, Pa. 1-3-tf POSITIONS SECURED--We can secure position for you: if out of work Or want better position we can help you. Carter Employment Service. S21 Empire Bldg. 1-17-3t-su tu- thu WANTED--White girl or woman under stands marking" in laundry; hairdress- CT and manicurist, beauty pallors in first-class hotel; houseScepers for pri- vate families out city, transportation furnished. Room 626 Chamber Com lnerce Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
HOTELS
JOB PRINTING

BELL PRINTING co.
 2021h Third Ave. ..-.ss. q. .5 Commercial Printing and quick delivery speciality. Telephone 1074 Mail orders s special attention. u-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN L6sT-S6nday afternoon h sand bed d Norwood park, gold locket with mono gram c. F. T. Reward if left at Age Herald office or phone Main 767s.
 1-1s-ti LOST-Between Five Points and Wood lawn, Tuesday morning. Presto auto- mobile headlight. Finder please return 96 Woodward Bldg. and receive re- ward. M 1-20-3t LOST-Cne Boston female puppy about months old; brindle with white points Return to 1721 2d ave. and receive re. ward. 6s s.a ,s 1-2O-1l LOST-One Boston female puppy about months old; brindle with white points i Return to 17A 2d ave. and receive re. ward. 1-20-2l L0sT-Aiabama Kenny Savings bank book, two checks. two notes and s money; $5 reward If returned to J ! w. Rhodes. Telephone Main 1918 or 4339. Lost at market, corner goth st. S.. and Ave- c.
 LOSTlGold breaat pin in share q ! flower with diamond center; lost near 112l & ssd st. Reward if returned to 1124 s. s3d st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
How Fire Originated

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 In this mornings edition of your pa per you state that the fire which dam aged the Woodlawn Central school an. mex started from an open grate in the Kindergarten. wish to correct this mis- take.
 There is no open grate in the kinder garten room, as it Is heated by stove which was left in a safe condition al the close of school yesterday. The fire originated in an adjoining room which Is occupied by the manual training de- partment. and is in no way connected with the supervision of the kindergar- ten. Hoping you will correct this erro, and thanking you in advance, remain yours truly, HELEN WEISS.
 Woodlawn Kindergarten Teacher
 Birmingham, January 19 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
ONE CENT 4 W0RD|0NE CENT 4 W0RD|
WANTED

RATES-One cent a word Il day: no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

MONEY TO LEND-We have money to lend in amounts 5000 to 5000 on im- proved real estate in Birmingham;
 straight loans; money immediately available. R. C. Hemphill, President.
 i00l Empire Bldg. 1-S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
FOR SALE

FOX SALE--A 10-room home: iIas six bedrooms on 18th ave, between 18th and 18th sts, S.; owner leaving city and will sell for $4S50; worth 5000 more; has large lot, garage and ser wants room. Call J. w. Brazeal, witE H. D. Williams Realty Co. 1203-4 Jefferson Bank Bldg. Main 2S5.
 1-17-3t -su- tu- tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
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BEAUTIFUL CORNER STORE, ssx4O, AT 4th AVE. AND 3oth ST., WITH COM- PLETE GLADo ExPOsUhE ON TWe suDIcs. STEAM HEATED AND BEAU- TTrULLY DECORATED HAS TWO LARGE. FIREPnOOF VAULTS.
 R. L. GREGORY, AGENT CLARK UNDERWRITING AGENCY
 lth AVE. q 10th ST. PHONE CT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

WE buy second hand clothes, shoes, for
 cash. Phone 15Sl. 2116 Second. 1-20-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

FOX SALE
 FOR SALE-Lot in Oak Hill cemetery, al bargain. See Sexton. 1-19-3t FOR SALE OR ISxCHANGE-Fo good vacant lot as part pay. new nome in Norwood on corner lot. corner 18th ave. and Boulevard; has reception hall, living room conservatory, din- ing room breakfast room large kitchen, four dandy bedrooms with closets. large sleeping porch, tile lath, furnace heat, oak floors throughout; faces east with beau tifIl view of Boulevard; price ss000; good terms; will be glad to show you this bargain. ID. Williams Realty Co., 1908 Jefferson Bank Bldg. Main 2S5 1-17-3t- su- tu-t Il
 BARGAINS IN HOMES THIRD OR MORE LESS THAN
 VALUE.
 PART OF PURCHASE MONEY PAID YOU CAN OWN A HOME BY PAYING BALANCE. NORTH AND SOUTH HIGHLANDS AND ALL SUBURBS.
 NICE HOMES FOR RENT.
 NORMENT 2026 1ST AVE.
 PHONE MAIN 269.
 FARM FOR SALE. We have an attractive proposition in a 47S-acre alfalfa and stock arm in Greene county. If you want to buy a good farm. this is your chance
 LESTER FAIN
 2107 Sd ave. Main "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
sHITfNG f0c at f5ss 1f6 ave. IT. SS-ff

offAN INot IVu dt I9-5 'tH dVe. II- 19-tI WE sharpen safety razor blades better
 than new, 25c dozen. Send them parcel post. Robert Prowell Stove Co.,. Bir-
 mingham, Ala. 5-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
PERSONAL

LADIES-$1O00 reward; positively guarantee my great successful monthly remedy; safely relieves some of the longest. most obstinate ' abnormal cases in three to five days: no harm. pain or interference with work; mall, $1.50; double strength, e2;
 booklet free. pr. Southington. 38 Long Bldg, Kansas City. Mo. l0-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE FOR SALE-The entire stock and fixtures of Clark Bros. Grocery Co.,; must be sold at cost and below within 10 days. w. c. Bonham. trustee; w. H. Buforu in charge.
 FOR SALE-cheap. tables. chairs. beds, sideboard, dressers, stand and rugs. 709h N 18th st. 1-19-at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

TALK WITH ALAN JEMISON.
 1903 Jeff. Co. Bank Bldg. S-S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

FOR RENT NOW.
 As ground floor offices or small shops in new fireproof B. R.. L. & P. Co, building; modern fronts. tile floors. high ceilings, central location; only available ground floor. offices or stores in business center
 JEMISON R. E. &,I. co. 211 N goth St. Main 52so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

WANTED-To buy new or second hand
 to 6 h. D. gasoline engine in good con dition; must be a bargain. Address Big Sandy Lumber Co, Hull, Ala. 1-1T-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21
WANTED-MAL HELP

MEN, increase your earnings; learn the
 barber trade for which there is all ways demand. Many jobs waiting at wages higher than you would expect. Taught in few weeks by our system.
 Earn while learning. Write today. Moler Burber College, Atlanta, Ga. 1-16-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

HOTEL FOR RENT OR LEASE. We have new 60-room, modern, fireproof hotel, conveniently located to sTerminal Station, for rent or long lease. Every room has bath, telephone, hot and cold water, steam heat, electric lights and fans. This hotel will have to be seen to be appreciated. Apply
 J. MORGAN FLOWERS, PRES, FLOWERS REALTY COMPANY,
 No. 6 LYON-TERRY BLDG,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
 Phone 496s Main.
 1-21-4t FOR RENT-A most modern Broom resi- dence, on South Highlands, 1121 Cullom st; splendid neighborhood. $35 per month. Call Owner. Main S504, or Wood lawn 1211-W. 1-17-st-su-tu-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

sPECIAL UNDERNEATH month to ambitious man over 21, and em
 ployed, who wishes to learn law easy and thorough Address Fl. care Age Herald. 17-1mo-tu-th-s su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

E. J. BURNS co. REAL ESTATE. PHONE 7c6
 1n-4-ff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

'XANTED-Men. everywhere; yes, we will teach you the barber trade, in few weeks. and give you position, at good wages; tools free. make money while learning All for 80. Terms, Sl5 down,
 SIS ill 10 days. Write us today. Jack sonville Barber College, S12 W. Bay st., Jacksonvlle, Fla. 12-29-10t-tu thu sat-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

RATES-One cent . word . day: no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-21

TOR SALE-Lot in Oak Hill cemetery, at
 a bargain. See Sexton. 1-19-3t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
BELIEVES EUROPE U.|
 WILL SEE LIGHT
Lane Predicts that as 8 Result of the Great War Europe
 Will be Enlightened.

RALEIGH, N. C., Nov. 9.-Frank- lin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, in a speech delivered last night be- fore the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association, expressed the belief that new and greater Eu- rope will result from the war which is now devouring the countries en- gagged in the struggle.
 Secretary Lane believes that the peoples of all the European coun- tries are coming into a realization of their true liberties and that as a result of the war an enlightened hu- manity will. realize the futility of en- gazing in a war and sacrificing the lives of milllols of men because a royal family was assassinated by crazy fanatics.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
Italy Aided Serbia.

ROME, Nov 9.-A semi-ofticial statement issued by the Italian gov ernment yesterday says that while Italy did not send troops to aid in the recent expedition to aid the Ser bians that she found a better way to oppose the Teutons and had prevent ed Austrian troops from being sent to the Balkans by engaging in general offensive movement from the border of Switzerland to the Adriatic. It is stated that the Bulgarian attack on Serbia, which was opened by the Bull garians themselves when they threat ened to invade Albania to reach the Adriatic, was designed as an offen- sive action and dangerous to Italian interests and that Italy would take appropriate measures immediately to frustrate the Bulgarians from reach ing the Adriatic sea.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
DENY MAKING 0F
 FALSE PASSPORTS
German Government Believes Men Arrested in New York Will be
 Found to be British Spies.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. B. The German government has enter ed an official denial to the charge that German officials have prepared American passports and handed them to agents of the German government to enable them to secure information in countries with which Germany is at war.
 The German government has no knowledge of Robert Fay, who has claimed to be an officer in the Ger man army when arrested in New York, nor of Walter Scholz. his companion. The truth of Fay's all legged confessions is now seriously doubted and the opinion is expressed that investigation will disclose the fact that the supposed German off cer is British spy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
BATTLESHIP AEROPLANE
 PROBLEM IS SOLVED,

PENSACOLA. Florida, Nov. B. After three years experimenting a de- vice has been perfected enabling aer- oplanes to leave and return to war ship without in any way obstructing the gunfire. In test Saturday afternoon an aeroplane left the stern of the warship North Carolina at a speed of fifty an hour and after circ- ling the bay made a perfect landing on the battleship while she was trav- cling at full speed.
 The device will enable aviators to operate from battleships against an enemy ship irrespective of the dis tance from land and at the same time does not obstruct the fire of the guns over which it passes in its flight or return to the ship.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
GERMANS ] !! CAPTURE
 MUCH MATERIAL
Find Millions of Dollars worth of Metals, Oils and Rubber in
 Serbian Arsenal City.

BERLIN, Nov. 9.-Advices from Belgrade state that when German troops captured the Serbian arsenals at Kraguievatz, they secured quan- tity of munitions and other war ma terial valued at more than ten mill ]iosf dollars.
 As the Serbians were driven into the moutnains they were unable to transport the stores of metals, oils, rubber and other articles used in the manufacture of munitions and at tempted to conceal them in the noun tains west of the city. The German soldiers have recovered millions of dollars worth of these materials and are now operating the Serbian muni- ton factories turning out shells to be used against King Peters troops.
 The Teutons captured the city in . bayonet charge and the fleeing Ser bians were prevented from destroy ing thousands of shells stored in the warehouses. The guns of the fort were found to have been but little damaged and are being repaired by German workmen and will be sent to equip a new force which Turkey is creating for the campaign which she plans against the British in Egypt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
WILL MI DRESS SEAL PE[TS IN S1. LOUIS
American Company Handling Gov
  ernment Fur Sales Engage En- glish Experts for Work.

ST. LOUIS Nov. 9.-The officials of the American fur company which has ethe contract for handling the United States governments annual fur sales have announced that they will build a plant in St. Louis for dyeing and dressing fur seal pelts, which will reduce the cost of the fin- ished article to American purchasers
 fully one hundred per cent.
 The management of the company states that two Englishmen who have served in the great London fur dye ing and dressing plant have been en- gagged to take charge of the plant as
 they are familiar with the process of
 curing and dyeing seal belts.
 It is not generally known that the secret of curing fur seal belts sue cessfully has been kept secret by one London Jewish family who have handed the business down from gen eration to generation for centuries, without the secret process becoming known and as a consequence they have enjoyed a virtual monopoly of the fur seal dyeing business. Com petitors, claiming to have discovered the process, have engaged in the business but have failed to reach the standard of the original Jewish dyers demanded by connoisseurs of furs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
GERMAN PRESS SAYS
 WILSON'S NOTE TOO MILD.

BERLIN, Nov. 9.-The German press commenting on the note sent the British government by President Wilson, states that the president is very mild in his demands, but express the hope that the note will serve to develop a situation which will cause ahe British government to raise the blockade against German or breach in diplomatic relations which will cause an embargo to be placed upon shipments of munitions from the Uni ted sstates to the Allies. .,.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
BLIZZARD INTERRUPTS
 TRAFFIC IN MANITOBA.

WINNIPEG, Nov. 9.-The first heavy sleet storm in years struck Manitoba today and has interrupted traffic in all parts of the province. The wires are down in every direc- ton and many parts of the country are isolated. The sleet wrought hav- oc with the telephone and transmits sion lines in this city, causing many of the poles to break under the bur- den of ice and interrupting traffic as we'll as communication by wire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
VILLAS SOLDIERS
 RAID CHIHUAHUA
Hhter German Consulate ana secure Bullion Left There for Safe-
 keeping by Companies.

CHIHUAHUA, Nov. 9.-General Villas soldiers, who have not re- reived their pay for months, and are sn a starving condition, yesterday zaided and burned the public market and other buildings in this city, kill ing many who resisted the raiders and carrying off the supplies of food stuffs from the stores.
 The soldiers raided the German consulate and seized quantity Of bullion which had been stored in the consulate for safekeeping. No vio- Jence was offered the German off, t:ials, as the raiders had evidently re- eeived instructions to secure the bull lion without assaulting the officials ;, ss's's; gs,s: Of fire. were started in var,- uus parts of the city by the troops after they had raided the premises, and the citizens were kept in con- Htant state of terror for hours until B committee of merchants raised $100,OOO in gold to pay off the sol diers.
 It is reported that the gold bullion secured from the German consulate by the raiders was more than one million dollars as number of min- ing companies have continued opera tions despite the numerous attacks upon their employees by raiders.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
GERMAN AGENTS ARE
 ACTIVE IN GREECE.

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Advices from Athens state that pro-Germanism is increasing in Greece and it is believ- ed that King Constantine is not un- favorable to the nation joining the Teutons in the war. The rapid change in sentiment in Greece is causing alarm here as should Greece enter into the war as an ally of the Teutons the troops of the Allies in Bulgaria will be isolated from their base at Saloniki.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09

LONDON, Nov. 9.-It is admitted that the Allies are preparing to launch a campaign in the Balkans to recover the Belgrade-Nish-saloniki railroad with the object of prevent ing Germanic transportation of mu- nitions and supplies toward Turkey. The Balkan operations are skirting southward and it is believed deci- sive battle will be fought in Bulga- ria. The Bulgarians are exerting every effort to annihifate the Serbian troops before they are reinforced by the Allies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
SUBMARINES ACTIVE IN MEDITERRANEAN.
French Steamship Yser, formerly tn American Ship Dacia, Sunk off
 the Algerian Coast.

PARIS, Nov. 9.-Advices from tn Algerian coast state that the Frenc steamer Yser, formerly the America steamer Dacia, was torpedoed by German submarine off the Algeria coast. The crew reached shore safely
 Before the beginning of hostilitie was interned in an American DOT soon after the beginning of the wal She was purchased by Edward Brei tung, a wealthy German American and after being registered under tn American flag was sent to Brema with a cargo of American cotton. Tn vessel was captured by Frenc! cruiser and taken to a French DOT and later sold as prize of war.
 During the past week six ships fly ing the flags of the Allies have beel sunk by German submarines in th Mediterranean. Two Italian ships two French, one British. and one Jap anese ship under charter to the Brit ish government. have been claimed as victims by the undersea fighters All the passengers. with the excep tion of one Italian ship. reached thu shore. In the case of the Italian yes sel lost only four members of tn, crew were saved as the ship wen down almost immediately after beins hit by the torpedo.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
REPORTED KITCHENER
 HAS GONE TO INDIA.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. g. It is reported here that Lord Kitch ener, commander in chief of the Brit ish forces, who suddenly departed from London and was believed to have gone to the Balkans or the Dar- danelles. has in reality gone to India. where a serious insurrection is re- ported to have broken out. It is re- ported that several companies of na- tive troops have revolted, murdered their officers, and seizing the arms are offering resistance to the Euro pean troops. s~.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09

l WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. g. The open rupture between President Wilson and William Jennings Bryan, caused by the latter's criticism of the presidents Manhattan speech, will have far-reaching effect There are now two Democratic forces in the Democratic party, and each have their hats in the ring and are tear ing at each others throats.
 The Republicans are looking on and cheering the combatants to greater efforts to destroy each other satisfied that no matter which faction of the Democratic party succeeds in discrediting the other that they will have strengthened the Republican chances of winning at the next na- tional election. It is believed that it will be a ba...~ to the finish between the two giants of the Democratic par ty.
 It is understood in Democratic cir cles that the break between Wilson and Bryan. while suppressed so far as the general public was concerned, had It's beginning when Bryan sud- denly withdrew from the presidents cabinet. It would appear that the political breach had been widening ever since Bryan abruptly resigned from the cabinet but as matter of fact the political bitterness between them is no more intense at the pres ent time than it was when Bryan quit the cabinet.
 Democrats who are in his confi- dence assert that Bryan is confident that Wilson has gone over to the money-power and has deserted the common people and is herding with plutocrats.. While he has not openly charged Wilson with having done so, by every inference he proclaims that the Presidents policy for prepared ness is the result of his having fallen
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-09
SERBIANS ARE ESCAPING
 FROM AUSTRIAN TRAP.

BERLIN, Nov. 9.-Dispatches from Belgrade are to the effect that the Serbians are escaping from the Austrian troops which are trying to prevent the fleeing Serbians reaching Montenegro. The Austrian troops are reported to have been checked in their southward march by the MoR- tenegrin troops, preventing the trap from closing on King Peters army.