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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
FOR SALE

HOTEL LEASE FOR SALE. 50-room, new, modern, complete ly furnished hotel. centrally located; will sell lease for a period of two years on reasonable terms. Now on paying basis. Possession may be had at once. Apply
 J. MORGAN FLOWERS, PRES. FLOWERS REALTY COMPANY. Lyon-Terry Bldg. Birmingham,
 Ala.
 Phone 496S Main. 1-S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

FLORIDA homes, orange and grape fruit groves, among lakes and hills of Frostproof Lake region; buy the heet direct from owners Fros.proof Citrus Land Co.,, F. Edward Ohlin- g.i. D4 I. r. Vowell. Frostproof. Fla.
 I2-13-su- tu- fri- 13t FOR SALE-14 beautiful 40-foot lots, To- cated one block from car line, near new Southern railway shops; street graded and curbed. We have a sacrifice price of $400 per lot; good terms. This is for white people. Call J. w. Brazeal with Fl. D. Williams Realty Co.,, 1903 Jeffer- son Blk. Bldg. Main 2S5.
 1-S-St- su -tu- thu STYLISH bay horse: spirited, but gen tie; safe for ladies, buggy or sad dle; not afraid of automobiles or cars; about 12 years old; thorough bred; price $200; trial before pur- chase. Write c. K. Bryan, Blount Springs, Ala. 1-3-8t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

FOR RENT-Large. nicely furnished bed room and kitchenette, furnished con- plete for light housekeeping; all modern conveniences; only B. 50 per week. Also bedrooms from S2.50 to s. 50 per week;
 close in. 2ll3 9th ave. 12-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

ELEGANTLY furnished rooms with or without board. 1912 9th ave. north.
 II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

Of many trades are em- ploycd in the navy at good pay. Ser
 vice calls for highly skilled work men. Navy has its trade schools where young men with mechanical l, aptitude are taught their trades. Offers excellent career to young Americans over IF. Navy Recruiting
 Station Hood Building, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
WANTEr

NANTED-Experience stock salesmen to sell stock in an oil company that al- ready had producing wells in the Elec- kra held. and acreage in Caddo. Electra and Oklahoma fields; and has incrr ased its capital stock to extend development:
 liberal commissions references required.
 Address Room s1s. Praetorian Bldg.
 Dallas, Tex. 1-3-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05
LEGAL NOTICES Noti:s

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Trust and Savings bank, Birmingham. Ala. will be held at it's banking rooms. corner First avenue and Twentieth street, at o'clock D. in., Tues- Hay. January F, 1Sl5 for the purpose bf electing directors for the coming year, and for the transaction Of such other business as may properly como before said meeting. W. W. CRAWFORD.
 President.
 11-15-&-2e-1-6-12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

TALK WITH ALAN JTM1SON.
 lo03 Jeff Co. Bank Bldg. .S.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

FOR SALE-HaIf interest In limestone quarry. well located on railroad in Alabama; four steel jacket kilns and other appurtenances; plant in operation; 32o barrels daily; lime 99 per cent pure; unknown quantities rock: good market for lime, concrete, stone, screenings
 This plant Is making money and will stand every investigation. For particu- lars, write R-99. owner, care Age-H Her. aid. 1-3-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

PERRY COUNTY FARM. 263 acres, four miles from Scotts, Ala. on main road; 23S acres in cul- tivation. This entire tract can be cultivated: all black prairie, level land; this place has two wells, ono spring and several tenant houses. Price, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

RENT-Bargain, 3-roon family apart ment. Sll $. 12th st.. sS.5O and s11 50; good neighborhood; water furnished Two new broom bungalows, Fairview. SIC:
 worth sl7.50. Dillard Investment and Insurance Go. Phone 755O 1-2-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-05

NICELY furnished front room, private
 family; 3475 Highland ave- Phone
 Main S456-x2 1-3-at
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
IRREGULAR TONEON
!. NEW YORK MARKET
Traders Await Publication Of
American Note-Prices in
Railroad Groups Lower.

NEW YORK. July z.-The stock
market today was irregular and pro-
fessional. with practically all actic.
Ito centered In the Industrial list.
Traders were disposed to await pub
lication Of the American note in Ber-
lin. to determine the spirit in which
It will be received before making COM
mitments. Rumors that Warsaw had
fallen also had a checking influence.
Bear pressure was resumed, with talk
that the tone Of President Wilson's re-
ply to the German imperial government
will cause a resumption Of foreign
liquidation OF American securities. With
few exceptions among the war spe-
cialties. prices In both the railroad and
industrial groups were below yester-
days close.
Baltimore and Ohio advanced in the
first hour IN points to 7sx. but later
sold off. Texas and Pacific declined
~ points. and both issues of he
Southern Railway Company were un-
der a drive. the preferred declining
3% points to AK.
American Locomotive and Baldwin
Locomotive stocks sold UP IN and
IL points 1 nthe early trading. but
later eased off. General Electric and
New York Air Brake manifested
strength in the otherwise generally
weak market.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
RA|LWAYS.ELECTR|C
HEARING IS ORDERED
Public Utilities Commission
Serves Notice on P. E. P. Co.
Of Coming Investigation.
CONTINUED from First Pase.)

Continued from First Pase.)
o0s4,00o, but the commission would
allow only $353.0O0. -..
On April II an order WAS issued by
the commission authorizing the COM
pany to issue $79.500 general i'm
pTovement 8 per cent debenture bonds
for certain improvements. put de-
clininG to act on the application for
the issuance OF the remaining bonds
On. the ground that certain essential
hands OF the commission until the
completion Of the valuation of the
con1pany's properties. and that the
expenditure of all the money ask cd
wa. not made 9s nscessary .,ry by e; express press
,Iit IL resgecttully urged" says the tn,
essn. netnss or sslia q in tnefs lave reasons are
Several grounds Of objection are
srecifed by the company.
Among them are:
Of bonds aforesaid disresards prece-
dents heretofore established By you IN
tss within he Distrct Of. Sf Columbia and I'd
"Because 1t draws a distinction be-
tween the issuance - bands to cover
capital expenditures voluntarily made
by the company TO enable 1t to ade-
quately serve the public, and like ex-
penditures made necessary by direc-
tion Of Congress or the commission.
Because the law does not require
or contemplate any valuation or COM
pletion Of a valuation of the proper-
ties Of this company as a condition
precedent to action on applications
TO the issuance Of bonds.
because all Of said expenditures
were to enable the company to dis
charge its duties to the public and
are properly chargeable to capital ac-
count"
The company asks for an answer
to its request that the commission
reconsider it's action in declining TO
approve the full bond issue not later
than August s in order that 1t may
have sufficient time prior to August 10
to perfect an appeal II necessary.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
NAVY,

Commander H. V. BUTLER detached
captain of port. Balboa. Canal one.
to Navy Department. August l. 1915
Commander U. T. HOLMES detached
command Vestal. to treatment.
Washington, D. {.
Lieutenant G. e. BAKER detached
Ohio. to Oregon.
Lieutenant l.. NJ STEVENS detached
Oregon. to Ohio.
Lieutenant Gunior grade) s. e. HOLLI-
DAY detached Fulton. to aid on
stan OF commander, submarine no
tilla, Atlantic fleet.
Lieutenant junior grade) R. G. WALL
ING detached Balch. to command
F'lusser.
Lieutenant junior grade) C.. w.
CR0EsE detached Missouri. to MIL
waukee.
Lieutenant Gunior grade) w. c. FAUS
to navy recruiting station. Des
Moines. Iowa.
Midshipman WILLIAM NELSON de-
tached Naval Academy. to Vermont
August %. 1915.
Surgeon c. D. LANGHORNE detached
Vermont, to connection fitting ou;
Oklahoma and on board when COM
missioned.
Assistant Surgeon WILLIAM MckIN-
NEY, Medical Relief Corps, to navy
recruiting station. Ell Paso Tex.
Assistant Paymaster F. &. BOWER
FIND to receiving ship at Norfolk
Va, september !, 1915.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
v. /, WINS, LAWYER,
OF NEW YORK, DEAD
Prominent Attorney Was Coun-
Sc Ifor Barnes in Suit
Against Roosevelt.

NEW YORK. July 23.-William NJ
wins. one Of the foremost lawyers. in
New York. died early today at his
home. l45 West Fifty-eighth street.
from an acute attack of brights dis
ease and uraemic poisoning.
WINS was chief counsel for William
Barnes In his libel suit against Col.
Theodore Roosevelt.
Ixihs nao recehls rt.arhed 'rom &c.
summer with his family. His family
was summoned home last night.
Mr.. WINS was born at Monmouth
n. j., April %, 1851, and came to Brook
lyn when three months old.
He was best known through his work
as international lawyer. authority on
as an international lawyer. authority on
der Mayor Grace, and candidate for
mayor on the Republican ticket in 1905.
He was a Republican OF the 'old
school"
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Copies of kilograms
Must Accompany Bill

Conflict between the rules Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission and
those Of the Governments auditing
force was decided by Comptroller Dow
ney today in favor of the auditors.
In the past it has been necessary to
file original messages when presenting
bills for Government kilograms. The
Interstate Commerce Commission re-
Gently ruled that the telegraph COM
panies. In parting with original copies.
acted in contravention of the rules and
and destruction Of records. These re-
cords and reports thereon must be avail
able to the commission.
The Comptroller Of the Treasury held,
with Government accounts was a prac-
tice of long standing and was essential
to, the accurate auditing of telegraph
accounts.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
His Misfortune.

In the course Of one Of his lecture
trips, Mark Twain arrived at a small
English town Before dinner he went
to a BARRIERS shop to be shaved.
you are a Stranger" asked the bar
ber.
Yes" Mark Twain replied. This
10 the first time I've been here"
"You chose a good time to come"
the barber. continued Mark Twain Is
going to read and lecture tonight. You'll
20. suppose?'
"Oh. / guess So"
Have you bought your ticket7"
"Not vet"
"But everything Is sold out. You'll
have to stand"
How very annoying Mark Twain
said, with a sigh II never saw such
luck! I always have to stand when that
fellow Observation-Disclosures.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Hard Coal Miners
Prepare for National
Strike in September

NEW YORK. July 2s.-The United
Mine Workers Of America. through Of
ficers Of tho organization, has announced
that preparations are being made for .
national strike OF anthracite coal miners.
Tho preparations will include a cam
paign. with two meetings a day until
September 6.
Immediately following the campaign
the three district organizations having
Jurisdiction over the anthracite folds
will meet at Wilkesbarre, Pa. in Joint
convention to FORMULATE the demands of
the workers for presentation to the mine
operators.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Downes and O'Brien. from Newport for
GARDENERS bay; Cummings and Ter
ry. from Newport for Southhod.
Long Island; Nashville, from San
Juan for Santo Domingo City; Paul
Jones. Preble. Perry. and Stewart,
from Bremerton for Sitka; Tennes-
see. from Horto for New York: Des
Moines. from Mersine for Rhodes
Dupont. from Portland, Me-, for
Nantucket; Glacier, from Guaymas
for San Diego; Denver from Manza-
Milo for Mazatlan. via San Bias
Neptune. from Guantanamo for
Hampton Roads: Hannibal, from
Guantanamo for Portsmouth, n. H.
Helena. from Shanghai for Nan
king; Vixen, from Boston for Port
land. Me-; Elfrida, from Norfolk to
Newbern, n. c.: Bailey. from Nor
folk for New Haven. Conn: Jupi-
ter, from Newport to Portsmouth,
n. H.. to Hampton Roads and re-
turn to Newport.
ARRIVED.
Burrows. Paulding. Ammen. Trippo,
Patterson. and Downes at Newport
Puducah at San Juan: Parker at
New York yard; Dolphin at Glouces-
ter Kanawha at Balboa; Reid at
Charleston; Supply at Shanghai;
Hector and Colorado at La Paz.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
To Old to Ride II.

~ am selling encyclopedias" he re-
marked on reaching his intended vic
tim. II have the finest thing in that
line on the face of the earth. Don't
you think that I might interest you In
one?"
Don't believe you kin. young feller."
slowly responded the farmer. resting
on the handle of his hoe. Guess I
hain't got no use for one"
mo use for an encyclopedia" elo-
quently responded the book agent
"why. my dear sir, everybody has
use for one"
Yes they're all right in a way" de-
Mberately admitted the farmer, but
ye see, young feller. I'm afeared I'm
too old now TO ride the darned thing"
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Wholesale Produce Market

EGGS-Nearby. fresh. lsc Der dos. south
ern. lie per dos.
cHEEsE-New York. new. ls,to Per lb. {;
nat lsc per lb.
BUTTER-Elgin print. 2sc per lb.; tub.
CSC per lb. process, 25c per ID.
LIVE POULTRY-Hsns. l51lsc per h. :;
ID. spring chickens. aoa23c per 10.
LIVE sToCkIVeal calves. best sh9sc per
lb.: heavy. 7q7!sc per lb fat sheep. 4df1c
KREY. PEICE 4 co.
vEGETABLEs-(ouotati furnished by
Taylor Wade)-Potatoes, SIPS per barrel.
onions 81 90 per bu.: s2.o0 per sack: cabba 10
75c per crate: lettuce. Soc per basket: beets
81 80 per 100 punches.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Bill Is Allowed for
Agriculture Building

Under a ruling by Comptroller Of the
Treasury Downey today. a bill for 1881
presented by Charles A. Barker for the
tion for the Department of Agriculture,
can be paid despite previous rulings that
appropriations for building construc-
ton must be specifically provided by
Congress.
The Department of Agriculture or
dered the Barker bill paid from the con-
tingent fund Of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. The Comptroller made an ex-
ception because the contract was en-
tered into in good faith.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Grocer Disappears,
Fouf Play Is Feared

Alpheus L. Embrey, twenty-six. u
being sought by the police today, while
his wife and three small children anx-
iously await his return to his home at
80 Fourtcen-and-a-half street north
east.
Embrey was employed in a grocery
store near his home and has not been
seen since he left there last Monday
evening. presumably to go home. He
was In his working clothes and carried
about $50 In money. 1t Is feared he
may have met with foul play.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
David Rothschild Enters
Five Not Guilty Pleas

Pleas Of not guilty to five indictments
charging forgery were entered by David
Rothschild. a member of the bar, when
he was arraigned before Chief Justice
Covington. in Criminal Court No. / to-
day.
In default Of bond Rothschild Is in Jail.
Attorney Alvin Newmyer is counsel for
the accused lawyer. who was arrested in
Toledo. Ohio. recently.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Deserted Him 7 Times
In 18 Months, He SAYS

Replying to the petition of his wife,
Mrs. Helen T. woodeon. for a limited
divorce on grounds Of cruelty>s Charles
e. Woodson charges in his answer, filed
in the District Supreme Court today.
that she deserted him seven times within
eighteen months He denies the alleged
acts Of cruelty set forth In his wife's
bill =
Attorneys A. Leftwlcif Sinclair ana
Walter B. Guy are attorneys for Mr..
Woodson. who is an Inspector In the
engineer department Of the District.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Perry Estate $22S, ,000;'
Attorney Left No Will

r. Ross Perry. the attorney who COM
mitted suicide last Saturday. left no
will. according to a petition filed by his
son. r. Ross Perry. jr.. for letters Of
administration. The value of Mr..
Perry's estate Is fixed at SOS, 900.
The estate consists Of the property at
1909 street northwest. valued at s., 900:
an undivided half interest in eleven
acres Of land in Nebraska avenue.
valued at $4,000, and personal property
worth $500 000
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
British Advance in
Arabian Campaign

LONDON. July 4.-The British have
occupied sukesh- -sheyukh. on the Eu-
pirates river. in Arabia. according to
an official report, and are now attack
ing the Turks, who have taken up a
position below Nasiriyeh.
Reports Of British defeats In Irak are
declared in the report to be unfounded.
Irak-Arabi lies mostly between the
lower courses Of the Tigris and the
Euphrates, and includes the city of
BaEdad.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
Bonds,
Today's Sales.

s.. .Oo04 1904.
Capital Traction, sasoA; loaso.
Washington Railway, pfd., 66SS.
Mergenthaler. 106lS0.
National Capital Bank. lo91o.
After call
Washington Gas, el672k.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23

New York Stocks.

Quotations furnished by w. y. Hibbs q
Hibbs Building.
The Washington times., 1915-07-23
The Leader
9Th Between E and F
TODAY ONLY
Midnight
At M axim'S"

A spectacular 4-act cabaret
show. A picture full of gaiety,
breathing the atmosphere Of
the Gay White Way" toseth-
er with beautiful girls and fas-
cinating dancers.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29

Laredo, Tex. $25, 600 is price on +
head of ex-President Huerta Of Mex
leo. .CaTanzista authorities at Nuezz
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29
Prosperous.

vo Laredo told local district attorney
they would pay that amount for old
dictator.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Britain's Reply to Our Protest

TT is impossible 10 read the reply to this
1 governments protest against interference
with American commerce by the British feet
without reflection that Great Britain at this
crisis of her destinies. is fortunate in the pos
session or Il Foreign Secretary skilled and
able Sir Edward Grey. The brain that
conceived and The hand that penned this
document are fitted to the discharge OF their
great task.
1t is noteworthy that there are few mat
tiers of principle on which the reply takes
issue with the protest There is slight diff
ference, far as this correspondence dis
closes. between the American view and the
British view Of the rights OF neutrals in time
of war. Such differences exist lie rather
in the Interpretation given these principles by
the British fleet
There is. however. one notable exception to
this general rule. 1T is impossible Sir
Edward Grey says. for one belligerent to
depart from rules and presidents and for the
other TO remain bound by them Ii this
means anything. ii refers to those rules and
presidents that establish and sa feguard neu-
trail rights. and il is quite impossible to
accep, this theory when ii is propounded by
Great Britain as it when the same theory
III another form. was propoundcd by Ger
many. Great Britain cannot excuse her vio-
lation OF neutral prerogatives on the ground
that Germany has done or intends to do the
same thing
Nor need Great Britain think that if un-
justified interference with our shipping
should be continued and become more fla
grant that we have means short of decla-
ration or war to express our resentment and
intiict swift reprsals. There exists in this
country to-day. III view of the unparalleled
high price OF bread. a demand of force and
Influence for the declaration of an embargo
on wheat. If justification were sought for
such course it might we'll be found in the
internal condition Of this country and the
necessary protection of its people against
war prices. There would not he much diff
hcuity in transforming an embargo on ship
ments OF wheat into general embargo on
all food supplies. Abundant and recent pre-
cedent exists. moreover, in the embargoes de-
clared by Italy and other neutral nations and
now in effect.
Preponderant American sentiment as il ex-
presses itself to-day, is against an embargo
but sentiment may change. Great Britain
peculiarly and vitality susceptible to every in
terruption in the receipt of food from abroad
may we'll afford to give attention to this
aspect of the general subject. She will be
i'll advised should she fail TO consider the
power Of nonmiltant but destructive re-
taliation we hold in hands
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Coming Late to Dinner

Why do some people always come
late to formal dinners? Is a question
asked OF Chauncey NJ. Depew, a vet
swer was not complimentary TO tardv
guests.
Coming late to dinner" said Mr..
DepeW. rs "A form of egotism. II is "A
pose, usually affected to command at
tention. The person who comes last
and very late knows that the other
guests Will be informed who IL Is that
is late, and that his or her entrance
VIII be an event with some people
IL Is sort of advertisement OF having
remembered only when IL was too late
to get ready In time, because OF such
multitude of engagements.
Many years ago one prominent lady
was always late for dinner Her OK
cuscs were innumerable. and always
occupied the attention OF the whole
room. like speech before dinner.
sent her an Invitation to one of NV
dinners. liking the time half an hour
before The hour uamcd for the other
Invited guests. Consequently she was
not the last to arrive and did moi
keep the company waiting. She never
forEave me.
"Of course. in Europe royalty is al
ways late for dinner, so as to give AN
opportunity for all the guests TO ar
rive. II any one comes after ROYALTY
has arrived, they haven't arrived. their
chair, In the meantime, having flIsan-
pcarcd- from the tablen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Living issues Outside Body

The story OF the cultivation OF tissues
outside OF the living body has ALREADY
lost much OF its novelty. Though We
can still easily count the time in terms
OF months rather than years. the fact
has been established so conclusivel,
and the technic developed so success
fully that the cultivation OF tissues in
this way has already become familiar
practice in many laboratories
Not long ago Carrel. Of the Rookie
Teller Institute for Medical Research.
called attention to the condition OF a
piece of connective tissue kept in
condition of permanent life. II was de-
rived originally from a piece Of heart
from Il chick embryo. The fragment
pulsated for lO4 days and gave rise to a
large number or connective tissue cells
which have since multiplied actively. IL
has now been kept alive artiiicially for
twenty-nine months. according to the
Journal of the American Medical Asso.
citation and shows greater activity than
at the beginning OF that Period, and is
no longer subject to the influence of
time. IT we exclude accidents thcse
connective tissue cells may live inded
nitely.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Billy sunday Demands Attention

NEW YORK ministers are discussing the
Y advisablity Of having Billy SUNDAY con-
duct revival services there in much the same
fashion as the local ministers have debated
tho subject Rev. Charles w. WEIGH, pastor
OF the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church. re-
Gently sent an open letter to the ministers of
the evangelical churches in New York. pro-
posing a Joint revival without Billy Sunday
DR. WEIGH does not think that Sundays slangy
methods are necessary for the evangelization
OF the city
Another New York minister. Rev. Chris
tian f. Resner, has taken issue with him.
lie states that our churches have gone TO
seed on rhetorical sermons and quartet
music" and thinks that Sunday would help
New York because "tIe believes something
and knows why.
The discussions which seem to he aroused
everywhere over Billy Sundays methods are
testimonial to the tremendous interest
taken in the noted preacher by the people
of the United States. Sunday is the most
talked about and striking personality in the
American pulpit. His methods may be open
10 criticism. but there can be no doubt that
he has once more made the preacher power
fu figure in our life.