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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
ATTITUDE OF J. 5.
 CAUSES UNEAS|NESS
Fall in Demand of Sterling Makes Plain Urgent .
 Demands

l New York. February 2f-Relations of 1 tions was reflected in some uneasiness upon last weeks speculative markets | It was feared that untoward events might precipitate crisis growing out of the contentious of either side in the diplo- | matic exchanges with Germany, Great Britain's threat of a blockade of Ger many's food imports and suspension of travel across the British channel pre- sented new problems.
 Meanwhile a fall in demand sterling to s4.79 for the pound, with other foreign exchanges closely corresponding, made plain the urgent and universal demand for outside payments to this country. Re- luctance to release gold to us increased | their difficulties and illustrated the fc- t1tious nature of their easy money mar kets Arrangements of large British government credit with banks here was indicated as means of relief Selling Of foreign-owned securities at this center was induced, but not in quantity suffi- cient to effect relief. Some movement of
 for eigr capital here under cover was sus-
 pected. Thus is sought escape from gov erLment restrictions on account of the
 war, such the prohibition of British shar eholders of New York Central from participating in the $1O0000,000 convertible bond issue.
 Domestic money conditions were undis-
 turbed in spite of the call for additional credits to foreigners. Progress in cor
 poraton financing continued. Govern ment estimates showed the foreign trade
 balance more than well sustained. The
 break caused in wheat by the diplomatic strair. encountered enormous fresh buy ing for export. Assurance against short art of food supplies was derived from the agricultural departments estimates of surplus stocks
 Steel trade reports were more encour- aging. Resumption of reports of freight car surplus by the American Railway as- sociation revealed a heavy accumulation
 but was a step toward return of normal conditions. Current gross earnings of railroads indicated some fresh declines.
 Steady selling of bonds in the invest ment class for foreign account caused more less severe depression in that group of securities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
SELLING PRESSURE IN COTTON MARKET Prices Close at Net Loss for the Weeks
 Trading

New Orleans February 21-The cotton
 market was under considerable selling pressure last week but the net results were not material, prices closing at a ! loss of to IA points under the close of the previous week. The main bearish influence of the week was the measures England and Germany took against each other on the sea. At the end of the week the total amount of American cotton afioat was 1,3OO,O0O bales and traders were fearful that these shipments might be so endangered as to stop or partially stop. exports.
 The first effect of the United States cotton futures act last week was to re- strict business, brokers generally hold ing off so that they might study it's working. This lessened business was also in favor of the short side, as were re- ports from various parts of the belt tha spot buyers were operating less freely and were not as yelling as they were to meet the price views of holders. The main bullsh influences were the large exports for the week, 39O 16S bales against an 113403 the same week last year, and the large mill takings-349,0 900 bales, against 2S4,O00 the same week last year. Bulls made much of reports from northern mill centers stating that mills generally were running full time. Ca bled reports that Irish linen mills were using cotton also attracted attention.
 This week the situation in regard to shipments abroad probably will over
 shadow all other features. Exporters will not care to go on with their busi- ness unless change for the better takes place. On the other hand, if the situation is strengthened out shippers in this country will again become busy, especially if they can arrange cargoes for Russia as the demand from spinners in that country is increasing.
 Lack of the usual preparations for cot ton planting has been attracting attention of late and if work in cotton fields does not become more active this week it may be a supporting factor of conse- quence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
WINKLER DRIVES A
 "JITNEY" TAXICAB

F. W. Biickford of the Donovan Pro- vision company tells the following story:
 "A few days ago Max Winkler, a prom irent attorney, driving his own automo- bile, started for the city His sister-in- law accompanied him. He had proceeded well or his way to the downtown dis trict when a lady rushed from a nearby residence and called frantically:
 '' Stop, stop,'
 MT. Winkler stopped wondering whether or not he had killed any pet be- longing to the lady. She approached the artom obile hurriedly, jerked the door open and said:
 "'Why don't you look where you are going? I thought you were going to leave me.
 ' Why, madam, 1-er--.' he began.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
T. P. A. ACTIVITIES

Secretary W. R. Mabry of the Tray eler's Protective association will visit Dothan this week for the purpose of Corning branch organization of the body ne represents. There are quite a num- Der of travelling men in Dothan, and it is a good field for a branch of the T. P. A. MT Mabry will go from Dothan to Mobile the latter part of the week and aid in the campaign for new members at that post.
 The fiscal year of the association ends April 90 and a general membership cam paign is now well under way, it being the intertion of every member of the organ ization to make as good a showing as possible when the state convention is held in April at Gadsden and also at the national convention in June. The Bir- mingham body established a post at An
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
l. BUSINESS .,MOVEMENTGAVE ORDER TO BUSINESS
W. A. KAY

and money. as a matter of course, wal tight II
 Those well-intentioned people wh| started the movement probably saY their mistake after it was too latd Farmers refused to pay their debts un less they could get 10 cents for thei cotton. They did not stop to think tha had there been no disturbance abroa' or no local depression of any kind, cot ton could not possibly have reached i; higher price than s or cents a pound larger than it ever had been. This wa the reason cotton prices were so low.
 Farmers are now realizing that the, are wrong in trying to hold their cot ton for 10 cents, or refusing to pa. their honest obligations unless they cal hquidate on 10-cent basis. The stol order to business that was issued tw, months ago has been revoked and order now are coming in that should hay, been received 60 days since Farmer are selling cotton at market prices ant paying their obligations. The sma town merchant is enabled to pay hi, bills to the wholesaler, who, in turn is paying the manufacturer. It ha. helped all along the line. and whei lost we will see prosperity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
DECATUR

Decatur, February 21.-(Specia1) )-Mrs. L. C. Crouch, white woman, who con- ducts small store on lower Bank street, was arrested last night by Deputy Sher- ifs McCulloch and May on the charge of violating the prohibition laws.
 One of the most peculiar public sales ever witnessed here was the sale of a lot of tombstones, which were sold at public outcry on the corner of Bank and Church streets yesterday evening by Jus
 tice T. J. Newsom
 The American hotel. one of the oldest hotels in Decatur, has been leased by w. IT. Jones, who operates a chain of hotels all over the country. The name of the American will be changed to the Southern hotel.
 At meeting of the bar association of the Decaturs held yesterday Samuel Blackwell, Marvin West and l.. P. Troup were appointed committee to draft res- olutions of respect on the death of Chan cellor w. H. Simpson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
TRAVELLERS WANTA |. 5. ID PUT TRAIN
 BACK IN SERVICE
Ask That Local Stops Be- tween Birmingham and Chattanooga be
 Resumed

The Travellers Protective association, the United Commercial Travellers and the Alabama Travelling Mems association have joined in an appeal to the Alabama Great Southern railroad to put back in operation one or two of it's trains be- tween Birmingham and Chattanooga. The travelling men, in their petition. point out that there is only one train a day between thees two points, and that this train does not make all local stops. This is a great inconvenience to local travel ins men, as they find it hard to reach the towns where no stops are made, and many of them have customers along this route
 Ajax Davis, secretary of the U. c. T.'s, and W. R. Mabry, secretary of the T. F. As, both asserted Saturday that they believed the Alabama Great Southern road was disposed to look with favor upon the petition of the travelling men. MT. Davis points out that it would be of great benefit to local travelling men in that they would be able to see customers every week and therefore would have bet ter trade
 MT. Mabry points out that the addi- tion of a train between Birmingham and Chattanooga would be advantageous not only to travelling men, but to the travel ing public. He says only a few stops are made along this route, and that if the railroad company only would arrange for the one train now running to make all local stops it would be a help to local salesmen.
 The petition was mailed to the A. G. S. Saturday night after the representatives of the travelling mems organizations had talked with the district manager of the road for this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
JESSEL IN BUSINESS

J. Jessel, formerly with Marksten Bros Millinery company, has associated with NJ. c. Lesser and opened offices in the Chamber of Commerce building with a line of mems hats, work shirts and hosiery. MT. Jessel says business is fair ly good and that he expects to see a great Improvement soon.
 Mr. Lesses says collections are get ting better and that orders are coming in well.
 MT. Jessel showed the writer new he recently received for distribution
 \e local trade, which is an imitation
 anna. The hat Is as light as Pan-
 } weaving is an excellent imita-
 dd Mir. Jessel says it withstands
 as rough as any Panama ever re-
 fd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
Total fares refunded 1e1 Total fares refunded 191

As the year 1914 neared its close the Business Mems league determined to inaugurate a campaign to bring more shoppers to Birmingham-"t make two shoppers come where only one came be- fore" in their own words. Advertising in various state papers was resorted to. Lists of the names of the most de- sirable citizens of practically every community in the state were secured Circular letters were used and word of mouth advertising-in fact, every possi ble method of bringing home to pros pective shoppers the fact that Birming- ham was the one place to shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
BUY 
  
Travelling Man Getting Or ders Now He Should Have Had 60 Days AgO-Busi- ness Better

"1 A. KAY. who travels out of
 w Birminsham. is of the opin-
 W A ion that business now is much better than it was some weeks ago, and says he sees improvement that is slow, but steady and sure. MT Kay believes, with many others. that the buy-a-bale- le-of-cotton movement gave a stop order to business for so days. He says that he is now gatting orders he should have received two months ago and which were held tip solely because of the fictitious value of cotton, made by the buy bale movement
 "A few months ago someone started the buy-a-bale movement and caused farmers to believe, they should receive at least 10 cents a pound for the cot ton they had grown" said MT Kay Business stopped as suddenly as though the people had entered into an agreement to that end Cotton was held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
Treasury Statement

Washington, February 2.-The condi- ton of the United States treasury at the beginning of business yesterday was Net balance in general fund, $43, ASA, ,225. Total receipts, sl,s29.129. Total payments, g. .495 6s9 The deficit this fiscal year is $s3 497, 179, against a deficit of $25, 42S.575 last year, exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
To Appoint Stevens

Jackson, Miss, February 21.-(Specal) Governor Brewer announces that he is going to appoint Judge J.. Morgan Ste vens of Hattiesburg as successor to Jus- dce Richard Reed on the supreme bench, whose term expires May 1 next. He will also appoint w. M. Denny, Jr., of Pascagoula as the successor of Judge Stevens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

That that campaign has borne fruit is evidenced by the increase in rail- road fares rebated. It shows also that the residents of rural communities are yet able to buy supplies that the price of cotton has not killed the south, ' and that business is not well on it's way to perdition.
 The fellow who says, tits no use going after business, the people haven't any money" would learn valuable lesson by observing how wideawake business men find people who have money. And they will spend it if prop erly approached by an intelligent sales man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
No Typhoid in Decatur

Decatur. February 2l.-(Special)-All fear of an epidemic of typhoid fever in the Decaturs has now passed. All water is being boiled and every precaution be- ing taken. There has not been a new case of the fever for several days and the physicians do not anticipate that there will be any more cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
At Observation-Disclosures

Among the visitors to the Doster-North- ington Drug company last week were the folio wing:
 Dr. R. G. Redden of Sulligent. pr. II. L. McWhorter of Collinsville. pr. A. ]. Clardy of Wadley. Dr. M. Denton of Oneonta.
 Dr. R. S. Glasgow of Adamsville pr. A. J. Kitchens of Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

The Ala bama Travellers associa- ton at a recently held meeting in Mobile appointed the following press committee:
 Bruce Kennedy, chairman, Mont gomery; M. H. Morrison, Selma c. J. Gray, Mobile; A. S John son, Birmingham; T. V. Boardman, Greensboro; John C.. Cole, Tusca- loosa; l.. R. Field, Opelika; B. B. Mabson. Greenville; w. A. Morgan, Troy, and Lee B. Morris, Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

niston recently, which is in a fiourishine condition.
 The Spanish class of the local body of T. P. As is making much progress un- der the direction or Professor Alexander. It is the purpose of the association to fit it's members to sell goods in South Amer ica and to that end the opportunity is given them to learn the Spanish lan- guage without knowledge of which they would make little headway toward sell ing South American United States products.
 On the second Saturday night of each month the Travellers Protective associa- tion meets at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium The meetings are open to anyone whC wants to come and Secre- tary bry invites all travelling men to attend the meetings. Matters of interest to travelling men are discussed freely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22
TURNER SPARKS

J. W. Egee of the Turner Electric com pany says business in Mobile is begin ninG to get better. And, believe me, said Egee when Mobile begins to pick up things certainly going to hum. Mobiles shipping is a trade index for the state, and when Mobile enjoys pros perity, Alabama enjoys the same brand" ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

o. c. Turner was in Montgomery last Eelectric company whereby they are to handle the lines for which the Turner company has the southern agency, includ- ing Peerless fans, motors and lamps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

C. l.. Mcbride spent yesterday in Me ridian, having spent last week in north Alabama and Georgia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

T. U. Nenon of the Turner company is in North Carolina and finds business con ditions there fairly good. He is sending some orders to Birmingham too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

F. s. Scheuing is i'll Savannah. where he has secured some nice orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

Drive on,' said the lady. I'm in . hurry.
 Yes'm answered MT. Winker 'The lady fumbled in her purse for a moment and said, Here's your nickel
 Then Mir. Winkler realized what had happened to him.
 We're hauling 'em free this morning. ma 'ain,' he said.
 All right she snapped, but hurry and take me to the B. R., l.. & P. Co.,
 Yes'm,' answered MT Winkler
 When the lady was deposited at the office of the street railway company she did not even thank MT. Winkler. She looked at him and said. I wish you would look where you are going in the future and stop for me when l call
 Yes'm,' answered the ear-jitney' bus driver, as he turned his machine to pr oceed to his office.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

ELEVEN PER CENT INCREASE IN
 BUYING FROM LOCAL MERCHANTS
of Town Shoppers For First Five Weeks of 1915 Spend More
 Period YaRebae Bureau Business Mems League Furnishes Figures

Bng shows O Birmingham who is
 by Miss ~ 0 of ono ash the %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-22

Evidence Removed From the Indianapolis Star. Mrs. Diggins-"What kind of folks ar. your new neighborsa Mrs. Wiggins-'T haven't the least idea. They send their wash to the laundry
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
Safety First.

The Safety First Movement. inaugur
ated several years ago by the Railroads
all over the United States and Canada.
has taken such a strong hold upon the
hearts and Limbs of the people that
meetings are being held in various
schools and towns by the public at large,
as we'll as by the railroads, and every
body who appreciates the value Of
human life mas become interested II
this Safety First Movement.
The Nallee Division of thu ST Louis
Iron Mountain < Southern Railroad Is
pushing this movement al possible n
the towns along its line, Il we'll as
among It's employees Their Safety
Committee passed through Dermott
Saturday on special motor carr. spread.
ing the Safety First Movement among
its Agents Section, Extra Gang, and
Bridge Men. az well as Citizens Of the
towns along the line.
The Committee was composed of the
following members.
+. p. Hawkins, General Roadmaster
W T. Romirc. Trainmaster
J A Morris Roadmaster
l. t. Duraine, Yard Foreman
Ed Adams, Fireman
Jerry Lawrence. Engineer
J. Nj Bates, Conductor
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
Entertains Rock Club.

ne 'h'ho'f7 OF tnt hooN nun We're
delightfully."- entertained en- last thurs
gay afternoon al The nome oil Mrs r.
/. hemi'5 \ pf9iaSi2n al beautiful
flowers decorated the rooms ard made
II difficult To believe that tins Is the
season ct the scar amt Yellow leaf.
lhere We're seven tables at players
ana SIN interesting progressive games
were played tie honors tor high score
"er' divided Tho same number oi
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
Keep the Cars Moving.

Whva Look Al M traja rrport.
With heavy grain crops in rood demand.
:, readv sale for COTTON the tirbsr
market active. and large orders for our
,,a~io,,s n,od.cts business - boo,n-
inc
Ills n the interest of an SINNERS AS
we'll "a the railroad. 10 do all rossibIe
To preVept car SHORTAGE
Here i a matter in which ,or,can CO.
onarate with the railroads ia TIN, f9lIe4t
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
A Quilting Bee.

In response to an invitation to the
home of Mrs G. F Dowden, some of
the members of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Presbyterian church. met on Fri
day, Nov. 5th, for Quilting To
further enlarge the amount in the
treasury. each one was requested
to bring something to market
which proved quite a success. Many
hands make light work and soon the
comfort was completed after which
the hostess served dainty refresh
ments. Xxx.
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18

Miss Avis Johnson Crews and Mr.
G. Lowery We're married last Wednes-
day evening at Lake Village, Rev A.
Nj Shaw officiating
Miss Crews has been employed as
operator here by the telephone com
pany for several months. and Mr.
Lowery. until recently of Dermott,
now travels for the Saline Grocery
Company of Warren.
They returned to Dermott from Lake
Village by auto and left on the mid
night train for Little Rock and Hot
Springs to spend few days.
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18

The survey of the road from the
southern part of the county to McGehee
has been completed the work from mere
north having been done under the super
vision Of Judge Parker The building
of the road near Dermott viii probably
be done through the formation of an I'm
pcovemeat District, plans for which
are to be promoted 10y the Board Of
Trade
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18

Ii you will subscribe for The Dermott
News for one year we will give you
four monthly magazines for only 25c
extra.
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18

We nov urge eur subscribers to re
new their subscription to The Dermott
News and get four magazines one year
for only 25e extra
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
II. ORCHARD MANAGEMENT.

IL ORCHARD MANAGEMENT
J ). kuoN, Extension Haraculturtst.
University OF ARKANSAS.
The question OF orchard manage.
meut is one OF primary Importance to
the frmt growers of the state. ana al.
So oue in which every orehaedist
should ne intensely Interested "
matter how iueal The soil. location
rainfall. climate, etc one is not likely
70 meet with success in olchaadiug
unless tine orchard is property maa-
aged. A. proof OF tins statement ole
has to 20 but very short dG-tanea
from h~ own home The men who
are deyoting their time and attention
to theiS orchards and keeping them III
good growing condition 10y cultiyattnE
and combating the various insects
and diseases are the ones Who come
out ahead every time There Is al.
Ways fair market for we'll grown
truit. ana the time Is past When one
eaH grow hr,t-class fruit without CIV
ing his orchard proper attention
i''ee, 0"' "' '''e 81 pioo'e'i'.
that contronts the orchardist Is that
81 image an" nF'' i oaf petH'' '"'
importance o. N"''H "teas 70 ~ '''''
pressed upon the minds OF the fruit
grower, OF the state. Ii IL by no
iiis"i.s ""S"''''o" 10 So S'9aS o.
ellaioA coming "' ""eis dp>ott''N
nc cane Is "'I''6 give" il''.a 2ueH
= CO.. MT - "','''' - '.H'',' ~ ''''
ass''u''i'" vi '.''' o'e.4"la aei2t1
sitsa1s s'''' vi Il. lst2{ 10 ~ gu IT.
ever coming i't'o N'ie fto'=3ets
bearing
GENERALLY SPe2A'A&s Tie orchard
should ee gwen at least one aao5
90sH ard t3ir'} deep Sa+tttatieit Iii
the tate Iaii OF the Neaf. and II
cover crop o' rye winter oats or
wheat Is No"n al tins um@ II vii
help TO prevent the washing OF the
land ana also helP 10 mold some oil
the soluble fertilizers HI place oN
taking them up and returning them
again when turl'd under IN the
spring oi the year
Rod should be frequent bar shallow
This can be done either by disc
harrow or by several makes Of spring
tooth harrow hc obiee' Is simply
to keep down weeds and to hold the
soll moisture by kr'ptu- i sod mulch
established to brcaA Tire capiiur'
tubes which bring HE mo,-taFe 20 tn"
surface
Ia order TO detray the expense OF
culuyaun2 younE orchard crops
like beans. peas. sweet POTATOES. tur
njps. etc. may be- grown between the
rows iu cultiN2tuE the orchard III
other crops will also he sept clean
Do no. Try 10 culrWate too near The
.rees and generally bY Jae tlme tho
The Dermott news., 1915-11-18
Notice 20 Odd Fellows.

An / O. @ r Encampment will be
instituted at permott on Friday night,
Dec. TO- All brothers wishing to take
these degrees may have them conferred
at that time for only $500.
J. y. CLOSEUP Sec'y.