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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
WEATHER IS GOOD
 FOR WHEAT CROP
Prospects for Record Crop Frightened by Govern
 ment Report

Washington, June 9.-Prospects of a billion -bushel wheat crop were bright ened during the past week by favorable weather for both winter and spring wheat, according to todays weather and crop bulletin. Since the governments June canvass. upon which the crop report ing board predicted bumper wheat crop. winter wheat is said to have improved while spring wheat made satisfactory progress.
 The composite condition of all crops June 1 was about 1.6 per cent above their 10-year average condition on that date. compared with 2.2 per cent last year. Fewer extremes than usual prevailed in the growing conditions generally. Only one, sugar cane. of p crops reported upon was below it's average condition The peach crop ranked highest with 2S.4 per cent above average condition.
 California, with 12.S per cent above average condition, was first among the states in general average crop conditions on June l. Louisiana stood lowest with S.9 per cent below average condition.
 This spring was unusually favorable for farm work, enabling farmers to put in large acreagcs of field crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
EXPORT TRADE FOR
 MONTH ENORMOUS
Practically All Important Articles Show Big Up
 ward Trend

Washington, June 9.--Explosives, au- tomobiles, leather and leather manufac- lures so much in demand for the Euro pean armies. showed the greatest in- creases in American exports exclusive of foodstuffs during April.
 Manufactures in most lines" said a department of commerce foreign trade analysis tonight, show large advances in April over April of other years ard practically all important articles show an upward trend during recent months "
 Explosives valued at $6, 100000 were sent abroad, an increase of $5,200, ,O00 ever April 1914; automobiles atd pal ts of automobiles showed an increase of S6,400, 900; and leather, boots and leath- CT manufactures increased $7,20O, 900. Other increases were:
 Chemicals and medicines S3,t00000. iron and steel and manufactures there Of $4,700,000; brass manufactures s2,S0O, 900; cGston goods and clothing S2,600.000; zinc and its manufactures sl90O, 900; oil cake and meal, Sl 800 00O and electrical machinery s2 4u0. 0oO Wool and it's manufactures show ed the greatest decrease-$4 500, ,OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

N. Nelson of Hendrix college has been elected to succeed MT. Waites.
 MT. Waites has held the chair of his tory and philosophy in Birmingham college for the past four years, and 1t is with much regret that the college community gives him up MT. Nelson comes to his new field with splendid equipment and good reputation be- hind him. Besides having university training in leading institutions of America he is a graduate of Oxford university. England.
 Dr. simpson now enters upon his sixth year as president of the college. During this time it has made marked progress. The commencement just closing was declared to be the most largely attended and the most sue cessful ever before held.
 Next year the institution will have a department of pedagogy in order to meet the requirements of the new state law, which provides first-class teachers certificates to graduates of institutions offering this work Students will be able to avail themselves of this spe- cial training under an expert instruc- tor and after graduation will not have to stand an examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
INSTITUTE WORKERS
 CONFERENCE CLOSES


 Montgomery, June 9.-tSpecial,) )-Witt addresses by Superintendent of Educa- ton William F. Feagin. Prof. l.. N. Dun. can of Auburn. Superintendent W. C. Griggs of Gadsden and other well-knowr educators, the conference for institute workers, which began in the senate cham Der Monday morning. closed this after noon.
 The discussions of the day were devot- ed largely to primary work in the pub lie schools of the state. and dozen or more teachers had places on the pro- sramme. Superintendent Feagins sub- ject was ''The Institutes For 1915.
 All the institute instructors, selected to teach in the summer schools, attended the conference, and the meeting is de- elared to have been the most success ful of its kind ever held in the state. The first institutes will open in north Alabama next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
ANNISTON

Anniston June 1O.+tSpeciaI.)--In the opinion of those attending the whole state of Alabama will eventually feel the effects of the meeting of the aeri- cultural committee of the Alabama Bankers association which met In this city Tuesday afternoon. The wisdom of President James Keith, Jr.. in ap- pointing this committee has been dem onstrated already, for more capable committee or one which would take more slterest in the work could hardly be found, and the plans which have been evolved. If executed in accordance With the wishes of the committee, will assure this state of a revolution in agricultural and farming methods.
 The meeting held here was presided over by Judge c. E. Thomas of Pratt vile, who is chairman of the commit tee. Another well known banker Who is member of the committee and who made many valuable recommeEda- tions yesterday, is Snowden McGauhey of Gadsden. President James Keith of the bankers association, who is known throughout the state as an authority on diversitlcation. also attended the meetings, and stated today that the work of Judge Thomas and his asso- ciates on the committee would be in- valuable, not only to the Agricultural interests of the state, but that all lines of industry would be benefited by their efforts.
 match will be played on the greens at the, Anniston Country club, Friday, between the golfers of the local club and the Coosa Country club of Rome. Ga The play will start Friday morn ing and at noon lunch will be served by tn eladies at the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

The baccalaureate address was de- livered by Dr. T. N Ivey of Nashville, editor of The Christian Advocate. De- erees were conferred upon the follow ing graduates by Dr. Simpson. T. S. Bugg, J. P Franklin, w. B. Nolen, B. NJ. Porter and R B. Walston.
 pr. Simpson announced winners of medals and prizes as follows: Training school Reclamation medal, woi by Charles Ellis training school scholar ship. won by Frank Neal; freshman Reclamation won by E. G. Hodge; sophomore Reclamation, won by Harvey Brown, junior Reclamation won by c. H. Randall; college scholarship medal won by R. B. Walston; Conner English medal won by r. K. Nesbitt; trustees essay medal won by k. E. Walston: Robertson athletic medal won by Fred Capps.
 pr. ]. D. Simpson was elected by the trustees for another term as president, and with him will be associated all the present faculty except the Rev. B. T. Waites. who has resigned to take up active pastoral work. The Rev. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
ID SIX COUNTRIES FROM BIRMINGHAM Shipments of Vitalitas Re centlv Made-Wo Wide Demand for Earth
 Product

In addition to shipments of Vitalitas, from Birmingham all over Alabama and in fact throughout many American states, ccnsisnments have recently been made
 to six foreign countries as follows: Cuba, Nenezula Canada, Central America and Mexico. Similar shipments are also re- crted from Memphis. New Orleans, Nash vile. and from other large distributing points in the south, as well as from the general headquarters of the producers of Nitalitas at Houston, Tex.
 The fame of Vitalitas is becoming world wide. and it is being recognized wherever 1t is used as the greatest nat ural tonic and corrective known. Marvel ous cures are constantly being reported from it's use, particularly of chronic ills of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels and llood. Its freedom from harmful ingredi- ents, its pleasantness and it's wonderful I, sponsiveness is making it home rem
 ody everywhere.
 See the display and sample Vitalitas at Averyts drug store, 109-111 Twentieth
 street. or write there for information
 Also for sale by Pegram- Patton Drug company, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Revival in Cullman

Cullman, June 9.-(Special.)- the past 10 days, one of the greatest revivals that has ever been held in CuNman has been conducted by the pastor. Rev. Mar win Hefiin. assisted by Rev. Walt Hol- comb of Nashville. The services are be- ing held in a tent and the forceful preach ing of Rev. Walt Holcomb has drawn immense crowds. Great interest has been manifested by all classes of people of the town. and most of the merchants and some of the whisky men are closing their stores during the morning services.
 Many have been converted and the meeting is growing in interest every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
COLUMBUS, MISS.

columbus, Miss, June 9.-(Special )-R. K. Anderson and Mrs. Corrie G. Reynolds were married at the home of the bride, 4t9 South Fifteenth street. yesterday aft ernoon. the ceremony having been per formed by Rev. J. M. Carpenter. pastor of the Central Methodist church. Mr. Anderson is employed as an engineer at the plant of the Columbus Railway, Light and Power, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his employers and numerous friends, while his bride is an attractive and accomplished lady
 In an official announcement recently is- sued from the New York office of the Lucas E. Moore Slave company. Thomas. Robertson, who for several years past has been manager of the plant operated by the comAauy in this city is promoted to the position of general manager of production. being in full charge of this branch of the work In the several mills operated by the com pany at different points throughout the south. Columbus is designated as Mir. Robertson's headquarters and he will con- tinue to reside here.
 Rev. L J. Hines. formerly of Brooks
 
 pulpit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in this city. succeeding Rev. J. G. Stewart, who resigned short time since to accept call to Coker. MT. Stew art had several churches under his charge and conducted services at the local edi- flee only twice month, but MT. Hines will devote his entire time to the work and during his incumbency there will be preac ching every Sunday morning and evening and regular weekly prayer meet ings on Thursday evening of each week executrix and Is mt required to give bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
GADSDEN

Gadsden, June 9.-(Special )-Mrs Le- ona Bessier, who sued the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad company to recover s100Oo for the death of her hus- band, who was killed on the Cansey avenue car line, was awarded judgment in the sum of s2275 by jury in the city court of Gadsden today. The jury went out this morning and reached a decision at noon. It was the third time the case had been tried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Atlantic coast yards are pending and an additional ship for the Munson Lines has been placed with the Maryland Steel company. one shipbuilder estimates that contracts amounting to $20.0O0.00 are in sight One large shipyard is iil3ed up With work for boats until a year from next october.
 Wire mills are extremely busy, md heavy demand is coming from domestic trade. Cables from many parts the world are being received indicating that the demand for wire in foreign countries is greater than at any time since war was declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Succeeds Granard

London. June 9.-u0 p. m.)-In the changes in the heads of departments in the Kings household, due to the forma- tion of the coalition government, the Earl of Granard, who had been master of horse for eight years. is replaced by Lord Chesterfield. This post carries the best salary paid in the royal 500 year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
STEEL CONDITIONS ARE STIMULATED Feel Effect of Dissolution
 Decision BIG DEMAND FOR WIRE Demand for War Materials and Ma chinery Continues Active.
 General Improve
 ment Seen

Cleveland, June 9.-(SpecialD-Th Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Competitors and customers of she Steel corporation heartily approve the decision in the dissolution suit and the enthusiasm thus generated has had a stimulating ef- feet on general conditions The trade is. however, looking at the decision broadly as to it's far reaching effects and is not expecting immediate effect to bo large orders. Entirely aside from the decision there is decided improvement in most lines. The demand for war materials and for machinery for their manufacture con tinues very active. In the case of ma chinery, particularly lathes, orders are limited only to the ability of the manu- facturer to fill them.
 The report that the General Electric company is about to place tremendous order for shells for the allies through J. P. Morgan X Co seems to be well founded and generally accepted state ments are that the order will amount to about S100.O0O00o. The entrance of Italy as bellgerent has resulted in heavy in crease in demand for shrapnel and other munitions.
 Car Orders Pending
 Orders for cars pending or placed have greatly strengthened the position Of steel plants and have had tendency 10 make prices frmer. While it is understood that the order for 15000 cars for Russia will not be formally signed until Saturday. there is excellent reason for believing that dis trbution will be as follows:
 American Car and Foundry company, 2000 Canadian Car and Foundry com pany, 2000; Eastern Car and Construction company, 2000; Nova Scotia Car company, 20oO; and Pressed Steel Car company. 1000. Cars will involve about 200,000 tons of steel. not including wheels and axles, which will require 60,000 tons. An in- quiry for 5000 cars for France is pending. Lukens Iron and Steel company has bought from 300O0 to 35,000 tons additional of basic pig iron and the market in east ern Pennsylvania seems to be pretty well established at $l315 delivered. In most parts of the country foundry iron IS quiet Prices of southern grades are somewhat weaker.
 Shipping Heavy
 Eastern Pennsylvania makers of low phosphorus pig iron have been shipping heavily. In spite of continued dullsess in pig iron market there is greater confi- dence among makers in future and many believe that higher prices will prevail Many projects for building vessels at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. June 9.-(Special )-The com missoners of Madison county have de- cided to proceed with the building of the model state highway over Big Cove noun tain and give the people occupying about one-fifth of the area of Madison county easy access to the city. The new road will be of regulation width and will trav- erse the mountain with a grade of not more than per cent. Frank Powell's bid of s11,5o0 to build the road has been accepted and work will begin immediate ly For a time the commissioners hesi- tated in undertaking the new enterprise because the cost was greater than. ex. pected but the demand for the new road having 1t so apparent that they decided to carry 1t through as planned.
 
 William s. Frost, who has been secre- tary of the Huntsville Young Mems Chris. tian association during the last five years. has resigned that position. MT Frost has also been secretary of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce several years.
 Because the call for the recent school bond election contained the words buy or build, the attorney for the purcha se of the city high school bonds for s45,OOO has decided that there is some question of their legality and another election will be called immediately. The bonds were sold to l.. M. Weatherly of Memphis. Work on the new schoo building was to have been started immediately, but it will be delayed at least 30 days because of the necessity of a new election.
 Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton, known throughout the country as "A Belle of the Fifties,'' is very i'll at the home of Mrs Ellelee c. Humes in this city. Mrs. Copton was taken sick while visiting Mrs. Humes.
 Huntsville baseball fans are organizing team of local players and college boys to play in the Saturday Baseball league, thriving organization which at present is composed of teams representing the sub- urban towns around this city. The league has been playing several weeks and there is apparently as much interest in the games as if regular professional bali were being played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Improvements involving an expendi- ture of $S1,000 on Birmingham college were announced yesterday morning by Chairman R. & Munger of the hpard of trustees, following the closing eXer- cises of the commencement period. Def mite plans have been decided upon for a forward movement in the work and equipment of the college. he said. Work will begin immediately on the erection of a science building, which will cost $30,000. 1t will have -15 class rooms and splendid laboratory facilities. This building will be ready for use be- fore the end of the present year. The present main building will be improved, the dormitories overhauled and the campus further laid out according to the plan agreed upon
 Mir Munger in his address highly complimented the institution upon the splendid work it has done during the present year, and urged the Methodists of the state to give 1t still larger sup port and patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 9.-Forecast for Ala hama- Georgia Mississippi Fair Thursday and Friday
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday; Friday part Friday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

While expressing regret because of W. J. Bryan's resignation as Secretary of State. Congressman John l.. Burnett to- day stated that he does not anticipate there was any serious breach between the former Secretary and the President. MT. Burnett does not anticipate there will be any serious rupture between the United States and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
To those not present users of
Lithography
but who should be-
which means all
 businesses using 5000 letter heads or more annually.
'RADE IN BIRMINGHAM
 Talk No. 3


 Ans. We answer by asking another question. 'Would you send an un- couth, cheap looking or cheap acting representative to make your import ant financial arrangements or to pur- chase your stock of merchandise, or especially to sell it?
 No, of course you would not.
 Then, check these facts:
 1t costs the average business to han ale correspondence at least S40.OO per thousand letters; two cents for the postage paid Uncle Sam on each letter and at least two cents more per letter for the prorata expense of the steno- grapher, taking dictation, typewrit- ing, keeping carbon copies, type writer supplies, etc., to say nothing of your valuable time in planning and dictating.
 If, therefore, it costs minimum of S40.00 per thousand merely to handle correspondence, not including the cost of the envelopes and sheets of let ter paper that carry your so important messages, is it not rather penny wise and pound foolish to attempt to save(?) two or three paltry dollars or less per thousand by using cheap let ter heads and running the risk of los ing results or business each time you write letter?
 Don't let competitor, through the use of better stationery, make a bet ter impression and get the business that you should have.
 Remember, when you write letters, your letters are your representative and you are judged by them. Not only should the verbage of your letter be well thought out and presented, but the vehicle for that presentation, the heading and sheet of letter paper it. self, should be attractive and radiate personality and stability.
 We know that you see the point and have no doubt thought of these same things yourself number of times.
 Why delay? Let our Autograph salesman plan now, together with you, better busi- ness through better stationery.
 We have many new samples and ap- pealing ideas for your consideration.
 Phone or write us today, stating your kind of business, so that we may know what will be best suited for you, and our salesman will call with sam- ples and ideas to turn the trick.
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 ''The Big Alabama House.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending p. m., 75th me- ridian time. June g. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton. known throughout the country as "A Belle of the Fifties,' is very i'll at the home of Mrs Ellelee c. Humes in this city. Mrs. Copton was taken sick while visiting Mrs. Humes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

The announcement that s. McGaughy
 of this city will head the new Jefferson Trust company that will take over the
 Jefferson County Savings bank, was re- ceived here with regret. as 1t will mean Mr. McGaughty will retire from Gadsden. MT. McGaughy is now managing head of the First National bank of this city. It is regarded almost certain that be will accept the position in Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Mrs. Joe DePrima, an American woman who married an Italian year ago, drank carbolic acid last night. It is said she was Respondent because she feared her hIsbs I'd would return to Italy to take up arms against the Austrians. He is a war enthusiast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Stations and Weather at s D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

W. H. Portner, superintendent of the Gadsden Car works, left last night for Jersey City, where he will attend the meeting of the Master Car Builders as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
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The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-31
Russians Cut Off From All Communications

BERLIN Aug. 31-The office officially announced in
 statement issued this morning that in the east the Nemen River General Echhons army had reached point northeast of Oa taking sixteen hundred prisoners and The Teutons placed this region that the guard division of the Russian army which has been protecting the retiring of Grand Duke Nkoa forces is cut off from retreat except through the marshes which will that expeditions troops can be made there being railroad line of communication left to them and all the passabe roads occupied by the Germans The Russians determined stand resulting in heavy fghtnp the line in the Konnubo district south of Kobn Despite the desperate efforts of the Savs they defeated aso although the Russian commander brought back and threw the action of the Russian divisions which had previously retired The percentage of killed and wounded the Russian must have been excessive.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-08-31
England Must Pay Premium on War Orders.

NEW YORK, Aug 31-The low level which British ex- change reached this morning 45815 has caused serious sit uaton to arise in regard to the possibility of Great Britain continuing the placing of large orders in this country Several weeks at conference of leading financial experts it decided that $ SO the reducbe minimum to which the exchange rate could and that has beaten
 cent one ha it felt that British buyers will be compelled seek other markets This low exchange that add
 on to the top market which already being paid for American products that England must be obliged pay cent premium all her purchases in order bring purchasing price of her pound sterling up fifteen cents below Two alternatives face Great Britain she must either cura her purchases practice rigid The situation critical for the British to find satisfactory solution of and in rough figures that these far the purchase of materials are curailed about per cent