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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

sources and can and will rediscount notes
secured by properly insured and ware.
housed cotton for member banks at 81:
per cent interest or whatever the rate
may be; that the federal reserve system
was created by Congress for Just this
and similar kinds of emergencies and car
demonstrate it's usefulness in the cotton
situation most effectively if the national
and state banks will help the cotton pro-
Queer
Fifth, that in addition to the help the
federal reserve bank can give, the Sec
rotary of the Treasury has announced
that in order to assist the farmer to grad
ually market his cotton he will If neces-
sary. deposit $50, 100000 of gold in fedora
reserve banks or In national banks N
the south to be loaned by the bank at
not to exceed per cent interest on notes
secured by properly insured and ware
housed cotton.
Sixth, that the banks of the south,
In view of the large resources thus made
available to them through the treasury
of the United States and the federal re-
serve bank, will have no excuse for not
making liberal loans to producers at low
rates, say. per cent, secured by proper
ly insured and warehoused cotton.
II think you can make a strong point
in favor of the federal reserve system II
you show clearly just how 1t can and
will help in this emergency, for you car,
also make clear by such a summary that
IL the banks and merchants of the south
who can borrow at low rates from ths
banks, don't help the farmer carry his
fair prices. it Is the responsibility of the
banks and merchants and nobody else.
You have great opportunity to sho Y
how membership In the federal reserve
system gives member banks big advan-
tages over non-member banks in just this
sort of emergency, and how bank GUS
toners have guarantee of great security
and facilities where they do business with
national banks and those state banks
which have sign on their windows,
Member of the Federal Reserve Sys-
tenn also, it is most important to state
rediscount rate of federal reserve banks.
THE words. low rates., imply nothing
definite. If you could say that the re-
discount rate of federal reserve banks is
only to 31a per cent, the southern pro-
Queer and borrower will know what to
expect and demand of the member bank.
These are mere suggestions for such
use as you may care to make of them
What the farmer needs to know is just
how to get relief and who is responsible
if he doesn't get It, This sort of sum-
mary will Put him wise Best wishes.
wv. G. MADOO."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
ROSENBERGER AND
SHERMAN FIGHT:
RAZOR IS WELDED
But 1t Was Only Rubber
and ROtarians Laugh
at the Joke When
They Tumble

The meeting of the Rotary club al
the Tutwiler yesterday was enlivened
by personal encounter between J. d
Rosenberger and Fred Shireman of the
hotel, in which a razor was used by
Rosenberger after he had been vio-
lcntly elected from his chair by the
manager of the Tutwiler.
The affair created CONSERVATION
among the diners who had been sitting
paralyzed while the brief but sanguin-
airy battle was IN progress Members
of the club were reticent regarding the
affair last night. but from what could
BE CLEANED it seemed the difficulty
started when Mr.. Rosenberger began
TO criticize the service offered by the
Tutwiler at the weekly luncheons of
the Rotary club.
After being particularly severe in
his condemnation he suggested that
The president of the club take some ac-
ton looking to having the luncheons
elsewhere, adding that Mr.. Shlreman
was particularly to be censured in that
he was a member of the club and
should do especially well toward the
club He ended by suggesting that the
members inspect the bottoms of their
OF the audience disclosing five large
black finger prints.
Amid an embarrassed silence Mr..
Chireman arose almost in tears and
said that he was very sorry that the
question had arisen, but that he was
not surprised that the complaint came
from Mr.. Rosenberger as he had come
to know him as a chronic kicker and
had had trouble with him in the cafe
several times Mr.. Shireman, as he set
forth his grievances, grew somewhat
angry and, according to all accounts,
app cached Mr.. Rosenberger's chair.
Accounts of what happened next are
not clear, but all agree that in very
short time Mr., Shtreman seized Mr..
Rosenberger by the collar and hoisted
him from his chair and the two tus-
sled about bit. Suddenly Mr.. Rosen-
berger drew razor and slashed Mr..
Snireman across the cheek. Shireman
threw up his hands and staggered
back with blood streaming from his
face.
Members of the club had been watch
Ing the rapid progress of the argument
IL Mortified amazcment and grew
somewhat excited. There were calls
for doctor, for the police and rush
OF men between the two combatants
amid great confusion
1t was not until Dr. d. A. Pyatt, the
veterinarian, came rushing In with two
big saws and a cleaver that 1t dawned
on the Rotarians that they had been
spoofed and that the razor Mr.. Rosen-
berger had used was rubber. Then
there was laughter and Mr.. Rosen-
berger was led out in agony.
Bert Jacobs presided over the meet
ing yesterday and J. D. Mcleod spoke
on "The Plaster Business" After the
stunt" about rs Rotarians went in a
body as the guests of George r. Knox,
Jr.. district manager of the Bell Tele-
phone company. and were taken over
the entire plant of the company
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
BRADLEY BROWN IS
PAINFULLY INJURED
I. IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Suffers Broken Arm and
Bruises About Body When
His Machine Strikes
Delivery Truck

Bradley Brown was painfully,
though not seriously injured yesterday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when the ma
chine he was driving collided with an
automobile delivery truck belonging to
the Robertson Hardware company, at
the corner of Third avenue and Four
teenth street, north. John Holling, ne
gro driver of the truck, was thrown
to the ground by the impact of the col
1ision, and was painfully injured about
the head and arms. Brown was placed
under arrest by Officer Ed Foley on the
charge of reckless driving, and was
then sent to st. Vincent's hospital in
Ehaw's ambulance. He was able to leave
the hospital shortly afterwards. His
injuries consist of broken arm and
decorations about the head and face.
According to a statement made by
Officer Foley, shortly after the acct
dent, Brown was going east on Third
avenue while the delivery truck was
going north on Fourteenth street. Just
rs the truck was about to cross Third
avenue at the intersection of Four
teenth street. Brown struck the truck
amidships and completely demolished
both cars. Brown, as we'll as Holling.
the negro driver, was thrown from his
machine and sustained painful injuries.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

as commissioner, and the field Is sti'l
open for Others Let the people choose
at the polls according to their Judgment
and without dictation from n small CO.
terie of would-be bosses.
Now as to the last proposition. evolved
from the first proposition by this editor.
the organization by caucus or a secret
conclave, to name the candidate and then
force his name before mass meeting of
citizens. who may be In the excitement
of the moment and under the fire of tho
bosses forced to bring forth the name Of
the candidate.
II such manipulations prove successful,
to the manipulators 1t will be a boomerang
and fatal to the victim Ohe candidate)
thus brought to slaughter The people
in hts reghborhood will, in no uncertain
terms, resent the insult to their freedom
of thought and action.
T. C. M'DONALD.
Birmingham August N 1915
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

To the Editor OF The Age-Herald:
Commenting on the call for a meeting to
settle ON the candidate for commissioner.
It does seem to me there should be the
rame or names of some skilled work.
men on the list, for certainly the labor
organizations hold the balance of power.
and it further seems to man up tree
that there is "nigger In the wood.
pile" can't see him. but the aroma is
there. 1t does strike me that it Is already
"cut and dried" We have machinists en-
gineers, b. r. r., O. II. c. and others
that are as much interested as the chosen
few. Respectfully. W. w. LAMPKIN.
East Lake. AIS Eighty-second street. Au-
gust "a 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

Senator j. II. Bankhead, who Is re-
garded as the man who Is responsible
for the canalization of the Warrior
river. will accompany the excursion
lists today. His letter is as follows
MY Dear Mr.. Brown: l beg to ac-
knowledge receipt of your esteemed
letter. with enclosures. dated August
2S. l accept your cordial invitation
To accompany the merchants down the
Warrior to Lock II, with a great deal
of pleasure. I am sure that the mer-
chants of Alabama who are coming to
attend the convention will greatly en-
joy the trip. Like others who have not
seen the Warrior ard Lock IT. they
Will be greatly pleased and encour-
aged, Very sincerely,
u. H. BANKHEAD
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

Mr.. Harding read Secretary Nc
Adoo's telegram during his speech
and the secretary strongly urged that
southern banks lend money to the far
mer at not more than per cent at the
most and thus aid him to hold his cot
ton until the price is better
If necessary, "in order to assist the
farmer of the south to gradually mar.
ket his cotton" the secretary states
Il will deposit $30,O00,OO0 of gold in
federal reserve banks or in national
banks in the south to be loaned by the
bank at not to exceed 6 per cent in
terest on notes secured by properly in.
sured and warehoused cotton"
Wire to Harding
The telegram was sent from North
Haven, Maine, where Mr.. McAdoo is
spending a short vacation. 1t was as
follows:
North Haven. Me-, August "a, 1915.
tioii. w. w. f1dTUlnK,
"Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, Ala.
Have read your excellent speech. 1t
will do good. May suggest that you
add as conclusion, a summary in the
form of concrete suggestions, to the fol-
lowing effect
First, that farmers do not rush their
crop all at once to market, but store II
ON their farms where possible or in good
insured warehouses, where they have in
SUFFICIENT farm storage, until reasonable
prices can be obtained.
Second, that producers borrow on their
Gotten. where properly warehoused and
insured. instead of selling at sacrifcs
prices.
Third, that banks in the south hay.
ample resources to carry a large part
OF the cotton crop on insured and ware
housed cotton; that the banks can well
afford to make loans to producers at
per cent interest and ought to do so.
since the security is of the best and the
banks will help themselves and the whole
south by helping the farmer to get Just
value for his crop.
Created for Emergency
Fourth, that If the national banks and
those state banks in the south which are
members of the federal reserve systems
need additional funds to enable them t.
help the cotton producers, the federal
reserve banks have large available re-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
UP TO BANKS AND MERCHANTS TO TAKE
CARE OF FARMER, M'ADOO TELEGRAPHS
Government is Lending Banks Money at Low
Rates of Interest and if They Refuse to Lower
Rates Accordingly the Responsibility is Theirs,
Secretary of the Treasury Wires Mr.. Harding

If the banks and merchants of the south don help the
carry his cotton at low until he sell it fair
prices it the responsibility of the banks and and
nobody else.
What the farmer needs to know is just how get relief
and who responsible if he doesn't get it, declares W.
McAdoo secretary of the treasury of the United States in
telegram to w p G. Harding of the federal board
Birmingham last night to address the convention of
Alabama Merchants association the cotton situation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Kilby Couldn't Turn Loose

Lieut.-Gov. Thomas E. Kilby yesterday
wired Murray Brown his regrets that the
legislature could not adjourn to hear Mr..
Harding's address last night, as follows
Murray Brown, Chairman Wholesale
Trade Committee, Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham: For myself and on behalf
of all members of senate, thank you for
your courteous invitation. Because Of in
vitation extended Mr.. Harding to address
legislature and pressing engagements
Thursday we regret we cannot be with
you. Thomas E. Kilby.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Accidentally EIectrocuted

Chattanooga, August 25.-(Special)
John Jones aged p years. head bleacher
OF the Southern Aseptc Cotton company.
was electrocuted when his body came into
contact with an ordinary electric light
wire OF 220 volts. He was standing in
some water preparing to screw an extern
sion cord in light socket from which
he had removed the globe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Chilean Ambassador Returns

Santiago. Chile. August 25.-lIenry
p. Fletcher. American ambassador to
Chile, who has been on leave OF alb
Scnce In the United States. has re-
turned George T. Summerlin. the Sec
Rotary. has taken leave OF absence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

The Alabama Merchants association has
a weakness for big men.
Witness thereto the presidents Of the
association, past and present. Bill Og-
den of Sulligcnt is one of the biggest
men in the state. He Is well over six
feet tall and tips the scales at about 800.
But he is a bantam weight compared with
the new president, w. L. Waters of Alex
ander City.
Mr. Waters is a big man all over,
even to his smile He is we'll over six
feet, weighs about $50 pounds and wears
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
No Dues to Association

What are the dues of membership In
the Alabama Merchants association
yesterday afternoon asked new dele
gate of Paul Earle, one of the local bust
ness men helping out at the registration
tables.
Your good WILL promptly responded
Mr.. Earle, and the delegate Immediately
took out a membership received his Gre
dentials and badge and headed for the
baseball game. Before he got away,
however. Mr.. Earle said:
There are no dues financially speak
ing, to the membership in the Alabama
Merchants association. The people of
Birmingham ask the merchants to come
here each august and spend thousands
of dollars In entertaining them the best
way we know how.
you pay for 1t by giving us your good
will We want your friendship. We be-
lieve that you retail merchants of Ala
bama and we wholesale merchants of
Birmingham can be friends to our mutual
advantage. We only want a chance to
show you that that is true. And any
merchant who will give US his good will
and friendship will be enrolled as a
member of the association and given all
the privileges of the entertainment plans
for the convention
THAT sure sounds good to mel! said
the delegate and broke into a run for
the baseball car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Decreasing Cotton Acreage

There will be a big decrease in the
cotton production OF my section Of the
state" stated 8. L. Grantham of Pleas
ant Ridge yesterday. 1.-THE people In
my neighborhod didn't plant much cot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

The regular monthly meeting of the
city missionary board will be held this
morning at 10 o'clock at the First Metho-
dist church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
DRINKING MANS
''FAv0RITE"

GETTING IN BAD"--declared ''pio-
SON by science. made 'prisonef az
war" In Europe and "tabooed" In best
business and social circles Before YOU
"xet In bad' take the Neal Treatment
for three days at Neal Institutes No. SIS
South 10th street. phone Main 4516.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Mrs. Acuff,s win Probated

The will of the late Mrs Phlura NJ.
Acuff was filed in the probate court yes
terday afternoon. The deceased left all
Of her property to her two children.
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all public utilities such as gas and cleo
trio lighting companies. telephone COM
panies, street railroad companies, and the
like.
I'm other words, 1t confirms the pres
ent railroad commission and commission
ers In the exercise of the power now
given by law and confers additional pow
ers the body being called the Alabama
public service commission. instead of tho
state railroad commission.
1T Is very general and comprehensive
in its terms and has evidently been very
carefully drawn to accomplish definite
purpose. Apparently no specific power to
regulate rates Is given as to public uti-
tiles. other than those which the present
railroad commission has power to reg
ulate. but the bill may have the danger
Gus effect of repeating specific and con-
crete powers now possessed by munich
paltles over public utilities without sub
shutting therefor any adequate powers In
the state railroad commission, and in this
way leaving the whole subject of regu-
lation vague and incomplete.
1.-THE bill should be carefully looked into
by each and every member OF the delega-
ton in the legislature from this county,
and the commissioners express the hope
that Senator Judge and especially the
lawyers in the house delegation from this
county will scrutinize this bill carefully
and do whatever is necessary to protect
the interests of the city of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Only 1850 on Excursion

All persons who get onto the train
at the Louisville and Nashville sta
ton at ~ o'clock today will be count ed
and when the number 1850 is reached
the gates will have to be closed.
While the crowd is expected to reach
the limit very nearly, 1t Is hoped by
the committee In charge that no one
will have to be turned away. No more
than this number can be taken be-
cause the government inspectors will
not permit them on the boats at Sal
ter's Bluff
While there are over 1000 merchants
registered at the convention, 1t Is be-
lieved that not more than about 1900
or 1900 will go to the locks. The rea-
son the committee underestimate tho
crowd. IL such proves to be the case,
is due to the fact that the delegates
failed to send in promptly their ac-
ccptances of the invitation cards sent
them, and it was. therefore. impos-
sible for the committee to accurately
judge just how many boats to secure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26

a smile that won't come off. For proofs
see his picture in yesterday mornings
Age-Herald.
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ton. and what they did plant has not
amounted to very much.
II believe that general conditions in
alabama are much better than last
year"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-08-26
Harding Says South Has
Nothing to Fear if She
Behaves Herself-Drives
About City With Crawford
CONFERENCE THIS
MORNING WITH THE
COTTON COMMITTEES
No Dues to Association But
Good WilI-kilby Couldn't
Turn Loose the Legisla-
ture to Hear Harding

This country has nothing to be alarm
ed about If the south will behave her
SELF
This was the laconic statement made
by w. p. G. Harding yesterday after
noon to an Age-Herald reporter shortly
after his arrival in the city. Mr.. Harding
was looking very we'll and appears to be
taking on a little weight He was in
good spirits and very glad to get a
glimpse of Birmingham again.
Mr. Harding was met at the train by
Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of
Commerce. L. NJ. Porter, his brother-in-
law, and a group of newspaper men and
photographers. He went Immediately to
Mr.. Porter's home then came downtown
and lunched at the Tutwiler with party
of friends and in the afternoon rode
about town a little with w. w. Craw-
ford. president of the American Trust
and Savings bank, and w. Fl. Kettig,
member of the Atlanta regional reserve
bank board.
Mr.. Harding was in good form last
night and made the best speech probab bly,
he has ever delivered in Birmingham. His
birmingham IrlenuS repeatedly TeTarkeu
that Mr.. Harding is acquiring a very
effective delivery and good stage pres
ence, the lack of which he has always
stated was his greatest weakness here
tofore in public appearance.
Mr.. Harding will be engaged this morn
ing in a conference with several special
delegations appointed to meet him at
the directors rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce, including delegations from the
Southern Bankers association, the South
ern Cotton Growers associat ton, the Ala
bama Bankers association. the Alabama
Merchants association. and others. The
purpose of the conference is to go into
details with him, IL necessary, any
points brought out in his speech last
night and advise with him over any
plans which might be considered neces-
sary for the handling of the cotton situa-
ton this fall
Mr. Harding will leave this evening
at $40 o'clock for Washington by way
of Ashevile, N c., and wants to be
back in Washington Sunday.
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T0DAY'S EVENTS

Ad Club. Day at Redwood field; Bir-
mfngham plays Little Rock at $40
O'clock
W. P. G. Harding and committees
confer on cotton situation this morn
ing at Chamber of Commerce.
Special train leaves at noon for trip
down the Warrior river.
City mission board meets at 10
O'clock at First Methodist church.
East Lynnee" will be presented by
Oorcas society of East Lake at Howard
college auditorium tonight at SIS
O'clock.
At The Theatres
Grand-"A Mistake In Society," bur-
lesque; matinee at p. M. night, 1880
and 9 o'clock.
Orpheum-"At Cripple Creek" melo-
drama; matinee at ESQ p. M; night at
$50 o'clock.
At Photoplay Houses
Trianon-"The White Sister," with
Viola Allen.
Princess-"Fable of the REGISTERING
Blades" Essanay special.
NOTWITHSTANDING ance," with Cleo
Madison.
Odeon Two-Special feature.
Odeon One--"Pinto Bend" with w. S.
Hart, a western play.
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s. W. Perdue Of Saginaw, accom-.
panied by his father -in-law, Mr.. Payne,
We're late arrivals yesterday afternoon
DIT the convention. They hurriedly reg
istered and secured their credentials
and made bee-line for Fleetwood
J. Pluv.. Of course spoiled 1t, but they
enjoyed Mr.. Harding's address at the
Bijou last night.
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L. NJ. Box of Childersburg. who is in
attendance at the A. M. A. conven-
(Csntinued On Pass Twelve)
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Created for Emergency

Fourth. that If the national banks AMI
those state banks in the south which are
members of the federal reserve systems
need additional funds to enable them t.
help the cotton producers, the federal
reserve banks have large available re-
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Wants Laboring Men On List

= y W y ItNtkT II
Birmingham. August %. 1915.
The day book., 1915-05-19

unusual human theme, delves into
the fantastic, revealing motherhood
in the jungles in an extraordinary
way. Mr.. Oliver formerly was lead
ing man of E. ], LIE Saints company
at the Seig mission studio. He played
opposite Miss Stella Razeto.
The day book., 1915-05-19

Know who this is, folks? Sure
interesting Bosworth moving picture:
a movie star of the dainty type. She
and feels us much at home acting be
before the fireside. Watch for Myrtle
Mr.. Guy oliver, whose mixed ca
reer on the screen has been followed
by SeIg admirers for. more than
year, has just completed his first
picture as a producer 1t is 'fThe An
gel of Spring." and: in addition to an