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The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15
THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
Editorial From Fridays Daily Press)


 Today just one hundred years ago, the lanous o"' +, f New Orleans took place-an incident which result a ; tho defeat of twelve British soldiers who f.o having spent several weeks the island of Ja-
 roeiv;nq recruits from northern divisions were ,..o.ohod oeainst the river city with view to capturing the this great waterway and placing ,,os ., ; nosition to operate from three different directions against American forces The history or .bs batt1e is still fresh the minds of all Proudly we non to the fact that General Jackson with only 45Oo or,v eouipped and l-trained recruits met the spen ,;a,, drilled troops of Pakenham and forced them to retire in disorder Nearly school boy can tell you that Andy, Jackson whipped the British at New Or leans but few can inegeny discuss the causes which led up to the engagement
 II is matter of peculiar interest that today-lust
 ,aod wears after the last battle with Great Britain was fought-he United States finds tseil Ill 'le a'''e of making protest this nation nvoNlng the same con tenons of right which prompted President adsoh anu the war party declare hostes agalnst the mother country Wilson through the state department mas inst forwarded London most vigorous protest against the practice of vessels in holding up ana search ing American The protest is so direct ana yet at the same time so replee with explanations of our rights that it was feared rupture with Engian1 rebt follow So grave the situation early last week no+ ;rsnrance companies were asked to issue policies against the possibility Great Britain and tho Tinted States SngularIy enough the same policy f usurnation of powers exercised by the British fleet nrevious to 1915; the practice of holding up and examining American cargoes the high seas prompt cd the American government declare war upon her The preceding this declaration cons tuted one of the unsettled in our entire his tory Napoleon was at zenith of his power Opposed to hin, was Great Britain, commanding the seven seas Nanoleon issued decree closing the ports of Hamburg and Bremen (which had lately captured) and so cut ting off British trade with Germany Great Britain taliated with an bockading the coast ot Europe from Brest to the of the river Elb Napoleon re- plied with the Berlin declaring the British Isles in state of blockade and forbddng English trade with any country French control Great Britain issued another order commanding her naval officers to seize any neutral vessel going any closed in Europe less it first touched at British port paid duty and bought license to trade Napoleon thereupon issued his Milan Decree authorizing seizure of neutral yes sel that had touched any British port and taken out license.
 Facing these conditions, the young American nation was forced realization that must submit amely to the dictates Napoleon and Great Britain in matters
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

Explorations within recent years have indicated that China has coal fields containing more fuel than all the rest of the world combined.
 Worcester, Mass, in twelve days of whirlwind campaign, raised S162,- 691 for boys club building, a fac tory of good citizenship"
 The Country Gentleman recently contained an article describing Huntsville and Madison county. Far from being pleased at national pub licity, the people of the county are circulating petition demanding that the magazine print an apology.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

In the opinion of an English scien- tist the wear of macadam roads IS not due to the suction of automobile tires. but almost entirely to the crushing effects of horseshoes and iron tired wheels
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

We have a team of horses, height 16 hands, ages to 9 years, bay and brown, sound in every way and guaranteed to work. Will trade for cotton at 1-2c a pound. J. B. Mime. %9t&w1t
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

The great coffee industry of Bra gil was started in 1760, when the first coffee tree was planted in that country
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

Biggest values for less money ever offered. Heaton's Sacrifice Sale, *16&w1t
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

In the reign of Philip III of France women were forced to wear wells in obedience to ecclesiastical degree
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

About 65 per cent of the Swiss fed eral railways rest on steel ties.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

Sacrifice Sale at Heaton's Big Brick on North Pruet. %16&w1t
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

Every article priced lower at Heaton's Sacrifice Sale. *16<
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15

Philadelphia s yearly loss because of rats is estimated at $1,000,000.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-01-15
MOOSE RULES ON
 CHILD LABOR LAW
Opinion of Attorney General Declares New Statute Does Not Prohibit
 Carrying Papers.

In answer to request by Deputy Labor Commissioner NJ. J. McMahon, Attornev General Moose has render ed the following opinion on the child labor law;
 You request my opinion as to whether boy under IA years of age may, without violating the law, car ry and deliver papers.
 Section 1 of the act provided, in substance. that no child under n years of age shall be employed or permitted to work in any remunera- tive occupation except that during school vacation he may be permitted to work in any business owned or controlled by his parent or guardian. The word occupation has been construed by one court as that which practically takes up ones time and energies, especially ones regu- lar business; and another court de- fines it in this language; 'Occupa- ton, as commonly understood, signi- fies vocation, calling, trade, the business which one principally en- gages in to secure living or obtain wealth.
 Ht DuSlHeSS Ol lIlc morning and evening newspapers by small boys, which is done before and aftQ\school hours, and requires only ap( lr two of time, could hardly
 I'd an occupation when the
 | of the day is spent by the
 school room. In other
 Marrying of the paper
 up the principal part
 and energies, and
 kcalled his regular
 rade or employ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
RESTRICTED EXPORT
 OUTLET FOR COTTON
Very Little Cotton Was Sold for Early New Crop
 Movement

New York. July s.-There was renewal of heavy liquidation in the cotton market today and further shap break in prices With the close easy at net decline of 70 to 27 points. October contracts were of to s2oc the lowest point reached since that delivery touched the high Ievel of 1902 te ward the end of last April and a break of about & per bale from the high point of last week.
 Liverpool no more than met yesterdav's s local decline, but there were quite a good many overnight selling orders around the local ring. and the opening here was barely steady at a decline of Co poin{s Offerings tapered off around this level and there were rallies of or points from the lowest on covering. or little scat- tered buying for reaction, which was probably prompted by an Idea that scat tering long accounts had been pretty well lquidated on the break of yesterday aft ernoon. No aggressive support developed however. and selling was renewed shortly after midday owing to increased nervous ness over international politics. the con- tinued weakness of the stock market, and the favorable weather map. Houses with western and Wall street connection were among the more active sellers on the break. while local bear pressure became more oppressive and stop orders were un- covered as the market broke into new low ground for the movement. There was covering enough to check the decline around 91h cents for December contracts, but otherwise there was said ta be little support around the ring and closing prices were practically at the low point of the day. Reports from Washington that the forecast of the German note was unsatisfactory and reiterated predictions of a very restricted export outlet for early new crop receipts, appeared to be the fac tors most emphasized on the decline. It is reported that exporters who have usu- ally booked a large forward business by this season of year, have sold little or no cotton for early new crop shipment so far this season. Exports today were lS6Si bales so far this season, S,lS3,639. Port re- ceipts. 415o; United States port stocks S16 752
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
.ENDEAVORS PLAN
 ID HELP NEGRO
Convention at Chicago Sees Big Opportunity in the
 South

Chicago. July s-Meved by speeches of men prominent in church and business life of the south. alo southern men and women delegates to the Worlds Christian Endeavor convention in session here to- day. acknowledged hrotherhod with the negro race and determined to extend it the hand of fellowship.
 Out of this idea is to grow the southern extension committee of the Christian En- deavor. which the Rev. Ira Landrith Of Nashville calls tho beginning of the in- terdenomlnational union of the colored people.
 We are going to take the Christian En- deavor in the negro churches" said pr. Lardrith, "organize new societies and help millions of blacks to enlightenment. God has placed at our door the greatest opportunity for Christian work that ever came to any missionaries anywhere
 Until the men rise up and say: T will not Kill" nations will war with one an- other according to Daniel A. Polling. citizenship superintendent of the United Society of the Christian Endeavor He declared that neither arbitration. treaties nor neutrality agreements will bring ever lasting and universal peace.
 The messa ge Of the Christian Endeavor is patriotic" said Mir. Polling. The pa- triotsm of Christian endeavor ia practi- cal and addresses itself to the foes of the state
 These foes are intemperance and war. Against them. the young peoples move ment hurls the flower of the world. the youth of the kingdom Christian En- deavor can and VIII enroll millions or young people from all sects, colors and nationaltles in the peace union which was the vision of President Clark. These millions will proclaim the fulhllment of the sixth commandment these will de- clare. I will not kill
 The annual message of President Clark. who Is absent because of illness. was read at the evening session.
 A message from President Wilson re- greeting his inability to appear and send- ing his best wishes for successful meet ing, was read today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
TWO ARE INJURED IN TUSCALOOSA WRECK

Tuscaloosa July Special )--E;n- gineer s, K. Gayle and Fireman w II. Steele. both of Tuscaloosa, were seri- ously injured this afternoon when the trestle over Hurricane creek near Holt. seven miles from Tuscaloosa, gave way. throwing the heavy engine and sis empty cars of the Warrior Southern into the ditch below
 Gayle's leg was broken and he was otherwise injured about the head. Fire man Steele's back is said to be injured. Both men will recover. The injured men were brought to Tuscaloosa in an am bulsnce and placed in a local hospital. No cause for the accident has been as signed. The bridge was thought to be safe. A section gang was making some minor repairs on the structure at the time of the accident
 The train was composed of number of empty freight cars and two passen- ger cars. The passenger cars. however did not leave the track.
 Engineer Gayle states that he was travelling at four miles an hour and was almost across when the trestle gave way. About 50 feet of the trestle was broken down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
STOCKS NERVOUS AND UNSETTLED
Brokers Report Betterment in General of Lines
 of Trade

New York, July S.-sStocks were again nervous and unsettled today but not to the same degree as yesterday. Dealings were In a much more con- tracted sale. the result in large part of slime diminution in the vilume of for eign offerings. Selling for Europe was . sufficiently extensive. however. 10 cause more new low records.
 Louisville and Nashville declined to 1o41k, Southern Railway common and preferred to 1894 and 45A, respectively, and Missouri Pacific fell to Sls. Many of the standard railroad issues, sold un- der yesterdays levels. especially in the last hour on punishment of the mixed crop report.
 War specialties ranged from l to ? points higher and coppers hardened on denial of reports that the metal is be- ing sold under quoted prices
 Money brokers reported a better de. mand for mercantile loans. an indica- ton of betterment in general lines of trade.
 The feature of the Bank of England S weekly statement was the further large deerease-almost s6.000. .0o0-in gold.
 JapiShese bonds bearing the German stamp figured in todays bond dealings Iotal sales (par value) aggregate ed s2.170, 900.
 United States bonds unchanged on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
MANY CHANGES YESTERDAY
 IN QUOTATIONS ON MEAT
Prices Ribs Salt Bellies and Pure Lard in Pork Lons- Several Cars of Watermelons Received Here Yesterday-Peaches Continue to Arrive
 in Very Large Quantities

Changes in meat quotations was the feature of the local markets here yes terday The wholesale price on extra ribs was reduced from Il cents to los4 cents; salt bellies from l11a to 1l54 cents and pure lard from 1014 to es4 cents. Pork Joins were advanced from Is to r cents per pound.
 Dealers here are unable to account for the reduction in meat prices. The half cent reduction in lard is said to have been brought about by over-production. It is reported that large quantities have been stored in this country for the past year eign trade since the beginning of the war has not been sufficiently large to absorb the surplus supply.
 Several cars of watermelons have been received in Birmingham this week. Four arrived yesterday. and will be disposed of by the Bell-Rodgers Produce company One of these cars was received from south Alabama. two from Georgia and one from Florida. The wholesale quota tion on watermelons now varies from $10 to S25 per 100. Large quantities of cantaloupes are also being received in Birmingham; the greater portion of these shipments now coming from Georgia and Alabama. Cantaloupes are quoted at from 76 cents to s1 .25 per crate and are meet ing with an excellent demand.
 Shipments of peaches continue to ar rive in large quantities from both Ala bama and Georgia points. Among lots re- ceived from Alabama shippers yesterday were 70 crates from Robertsdale, 20 from Gadsden; e4 from Eldridge; 60 from Elm pire and 14 from Canoe.
 V w Wood makes the following state ment in regard to the Birmingham pro- duce market:
 Peaches are now exceedingly plenti- full on the local market, and they are arriving from almost everywhere in Ala bama and Georgia; but I believe at this time there is almost enough of this fruit produced here in Jefferson county to supply the demand Poultry and eggs are also very plentiful and the demand holds up well. Apples and huclSleberries are on the market in good supplies; but the huckleberry s ason will soon come to an end
 Among receipts tf Alabama produce re- ported here yesterday were:
 One case eggs. Sylacauga; four GOODS chickens and five cases eggs, Sulligent; four coops chickens and one case eggs, Winfield; two cases eggs, Guin. three GOODS chickens and one case eggs, Win field; two GOODS chickens, Alexander City; two cs,ops chickens. Guin; two sacks Irish p5otatoes. Cullman ah eight crates toma- 1 toes. Castleberry; nine Tates peaches and l nine grapes, Thorsby; 20 yates peaches | Gadsden; four crates tomatoes Garland | five cases eggs, Sylacauga; five coops chickens and one case eggs, Suhgent, two cases eggs. Alexander City; two
 coops chickens, Winfield; four crates to | matoes, Garland.
 Quotations for today follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
FOREIGN INQUIRIES INFLUENCE MARKET Government Statistics of the Cotton Crop Cause
 Decline

New Orleans, July s.--Unfavorable ru- mors connected with world politics stim- ulated bearish sentiment in the cotton market today and in the afternoon caused selling which broke prices s1 a bale. This was in addition to an earlier loss of half dozen points At the lowest of the ses- sion the more active months were 25 to 9s points over the last prices of yesterdsv The close was at net loss of 2l to 24 points.
 Government statistics showing that inc tast season produced practically a 17.0oo. GOO bale crop had something to do with the decline although the trade was more inclined to pay heed to the prospects of the new season tha to the statistics of Ia st season. It was generally regarded thar the outlook for the foreign distribution of the new crop was not good, althoueh pulls made much of reports of fnoujrjes for cotton from Italy. France and Rus sa Exporters said that the demand was for immediate shipment only, and was on practically an impossible basis. In the early trading prices fell 5 to s points on good weather over the belt and bearish talk from the stock market Shorts took profits and brought about a recovery toward noon; but in the early afternoon the market slumped and was soft until the close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Live Sfnck

Kansas City, July s-Hogs: Receipts, 5400; market lower. Bulk. $7.3od7 50; heavyg s7.S0d7 40; packers and butchers. s7. 7.25a7 so; light. s7soa7so: pigs. ss.5Oa7 40.
 Cattle: Receipts, 29oo: market steady. Prime fed steers, s96oa1o; dressed beef steers, ss 5o@950: southern steers. s6.50d 9.S0; cows. $450d7. .s5 heifers. s7@9.6o; stockers. ss.50dS.s5.
 Sheep: Receipts, 40o0 market steady. Lambs. S9n9.7O; yearlings. ss. .500IS; weth- CTS. s5 5odI6 50; ewes, s525d6.
 St. Louis. July s.-Hogs Receipts, To0: market lower. Pigs and lights, $6.50m7S5; mixed and hrtehers, S65@T s5; good heavy s7.6Od7.7o.
 Cattle Receipts. 2S00: market steady. Native beef steers. s7.50a10; yearling steers and heifers. ss@940; cows. s6dD760 stock CTS ss7s 25: Texas and Indian steers, s .c5 osS5: cows and heifers, s4d6.50 native calves. ssd11o.
 Sheep: Receipts. 1eoo market strong. Clipped native muttons. s5d525; clipped lambs. s7.5Oas.5o; clipped spring lambs, 7.50T9.70.
 Chicago July s.-Hogs: Receipts, 1000; market weak Bulk. $7.15675O; light. s7 B 67.75: mixed. s767.65 heavy, 6S5617. 30 i; rough ss.85@6 95. pigs. ss 5od7. so.
 Cattle: Receipts. 4oNN: market unsettled Native beef steers. s7nl0 40: western steers, s7. sO6fS50: cows and heifers, $S35Q9. 30: calves, $7.5oGf11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Cnrner Stone Laid

Dadeville. July S.-(Speeial With appropriate ceremonies the corner stone of the Masonic school building was laid here today hy Acting Grand Mas ter George A. Reauchamp in the pres ence of fully zoo people The citi- zens of Dadevine made the occasion a half holiday the merchants closing their places of business to attend. Able addresses were made by Past Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee on Masonry Judge G. l. Sorrell, representing the county, on "Education,' and former Mayor George .. Douville, representing the city officials,
 Many prominent Masons of east Ala bama were present. After the oere- monies public dinner was served by the ladies of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, July S,-(Special) )-Another weak market in face of good demand on the spot in Liverpool was caused by heavy local and southern selling based on the large visible supply, together with the depressed cotton condition of the trade, who, overlooking the possibility of any injury to the crop, are calculati ting upon an absence of demand next fall. On the decline there was some forward buy ing by the spinners' brokers on a scale. Sentiment is more bearish than in many months, as nearly everyone Is forgetting that the July prospect for the crop is sell dom realized.
 The extent of the demand for cotton for munitions of war is shown in the high prices paid for inters in face of the de- clining market here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cntfon Market

New Orleans: Middling, s,ssc re- 'ceipts. 749; exports, 3S4O: sales, 1900; stock 169,1S1
 Galveston: Middling, ss5c; receipts, l5So exports. 9s44; sales, 47o; stock, 142.500.
 Mobile Middling. s.50c; receipts. 1o3 sales 50; stock, 15,254,
 Savannah Middling, s.ssc; receipts, 1624; sales, sos; stock. 70,421
 Charleston: Receipts, 3ss stock, 4e. sSs
 Wilmington: Receipts, B stock, 39.- 167.
 Philadelphia: Midd1ing. 945c; stock, 1925
 New York: Middling, s.20c; receipts, 30, sales, 352, stock. 144.096.
 Minor ports Stock, 15,759.
 Total today; Receipts 4150; exports, 1s,- 6s4: stock, S11 ,292.
 Total for week: Receipts, 21,64s: exports 5.s9s
 Total for season: Receipts, 1o,el5,95e; ex- ports, S,l145S0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Paving Off Road Hands

Members of the board of revenue are out on the roads paying off the road hands and making an inspection of the work and conditions of the several camps. The recent continuous rains have inter- ferred greatly with the road work, but notwithstanding this drawback it is re- ported that satisfactory progress has been made. The dirt roads have suffered great ly through the wet weather, and a num- Der of floating" squads are at work making the necessary repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Mtrcantile Pannr

NeW lork' Jn,v s.-Closing: Prime mereantile paper s@s1s her cant
 Sterilng exchange, 60-day Iills sa7 -. oemand. s4.76.50; cables sa-1 as rancs, demand, 566; cables, 5s5. Marks, uemaha, .s1ss; cables. s1%. Lires, de. naua' nea' olo' cables. 6o9. Rubles, demand. Mas;, oaoies, 36% Bar silver, 471sc; neA,cah dollars, S61ac Government bonds steady; railroad honds i'aa..'' '.
 Iime loans steady; GO days 9n rsr cent; so days. 21s per cent: six montbs
 per cent. Money on call steady. biel,
 per cent; low, 1 Is per cent, ruIing rate. per cent; last loan, 2 per cent. per cent. oereo at 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
SUBSTANTIAL GAINS
 IN WHEAT PRICES
Unfavorable Weather Keeps the Corn Market on
 Upgrade

Chicago. July s.--wheat prices made substantial advance today notwithstanding generally accepted unofficial estimates that the government crop report would indicate decided increase of the prob able yield as compared with the pros peet month ago storms which implied that the delays of the movement of new wheat would become worse were chiefly responsible for the upturn in values, The market closed steady, 1 to 1Sc above last night. Corn gained la1isc to l9s@1a.e, and oats shade to 7so. In provisions the out come was unchanged to S2lso lower
 Unfavorable weather and active shipping demand kept the corn market on the up grade.
 In the oats crowd the ruling influence was fear that serious damage had been done by storms.
 Liquidatng sales caused material breaks in provision values.
 Future quotations were as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Interior Cotton Market

Houston. Middlng, S.70c receipts, 35s shipments, l445, sales, 30; stock, 67.S15 Memphis: Middling. s.62c; receipts, 332 shipments, 1899; sales, 100; stock, sl,015. Augusta: Middling, s.75c; receipts PIP shipments, 563; sales, 104e; stock. s3,244 St. Louis: Middling, s34c; receipts, l102 shipments, s3l stock. 9203s.
 Cinnati: Receipts, 32s; shipments, 32S stock, 1S.s03.
 Little Rock: Middling, S,75c; shipments 679; sales, 679 stock. 11,962
 Dallas: Middling, S.25c; sales. 25.
 Total today: Receipts, 2s25; shipments 5445; stock. 294,S77.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-09
Coffee Market

New York, July S.-The market for cof- rec lutures opened at an advance of tc points in sympathy with the con- nnueo steadiness of Brazil and little European buying, which eyidentIv fo,,nd 'efy few sellers around the ring Safes fefe generally to 4 points above Ia st <ights closing prices, and the market cosed at practically the initial figures or to points net higher. Sales, $500 July. Ho2e; August, 6.soc; September, G.s6c: Oc- .ober 6.S9c; November. 6.s1c; December. s.sSe; January, 6.sac; February, 7O1c; March 7.05c: April, :. 10c; May. 7.i5c. Irne
 9.a0c. -''e'
 Spot quiet; Rio No :. 71sc; Santos No. 4.