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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Muscle shoals Meet Successful

"The meeting at Nashville Friday in the interests of the development Of Muscle Shoals was very successful" said A. S. Preston. mayor of Jasper, who was at the Morris yesterday.
 There was large attendance from practically all the southern states and the consensus of opinion was that this $20,000,000 government nitrate plant could be secured for Muscle Shoals if there was concerted action. The tenor of the meeting was very encoura ging to those who were keenly interested in the Alabama location and I am now hopeful that we will get this big in- vestment with the benefits it brings in this state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
MY DEAR, YOU SHOULD, ETC.

From the Kenyon (Minn.) Leader.
 She was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Westermo. as maid of. honor, who wore pink boils with pink lace overdrape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
NOT IMPORTANT.

NOT IMPORTANT.
 Now that you have promised to marry me. shall I see your father?" "No," answered the Summer girl. That won't be necessary. I'll tell you what he looks like. If you really want to know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

SUPERIOR PERSON. A worth while man Is Hiram Bell, Whc knows more than He'll ever tell.
 Birmingham Age Herald. But old Bill Dill Is full of woes. For Bill tells more Than he ever knows.
 Savannah Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16


 of everything connected with the army when war was declared on Spain, and this country's military force is distinctly efficient. And what ever was wrong in small matters will be remedied as a result of recent ex- perience.
 The facts in which the American people feel concern are mainly these: The National Guard is we'll drilled and well fed and the men are enjoying good health.
 It is related that when MT. Kid Mo Coy, the celebrated pugilist, who en- listed as a soldier, reached the bor- der one of his first duties was to. for an erstwhile monarch of the ring. The war correspondent who writes of pushing "audaciously close to the German line" seems to forget that audacity on the part of war corre- spondent is taken for granted.
 The Germans boast that not a man has been withdrawn from the forces attacking Verdun. However, the chances are that a great many would like to be withdrawn.
 
 That stout patriot. General Trevino, says he's been misunderstood. Still, the general must realize that it is rath- CT hard to tell who's who in Mexico just now.
 It is estimated that more than 25,- 000,000 persons attend the movies every day in this country. And never a one asks for his money back.
 
 It's a far cry from the bottom of the English channel to the top of Bal timores tallest skyscraper, But Cap. tain Koenig made the trip.
 By the way, what has become of that substitute for gasoline that was to make the life of flivver owner grand sweet song?
 Those Cleveland suffragists who pro- pose to take lessons in speaking must be spinsters who have never delivered a curtain lecture.
 Uncle Sam is not as popular in Latin America as he might be. but that's be- cause certain parts of Latin-Ame hate discipline.
 Graft is not unknown in Japan. In fact. number of Japanese officials have a speaking acquaintance with it. General Carranza says he doesn't want to fight but he will if he has to. Exactly the sentiment in this country. Machine guns are playing an import ant part in the European war. And they are the kind that never jam. The recruit who is weighed and found wanting, may still get into the army if he Is willing to fatten himself
  Pursued by his wife. an animal train CT took refuge in a cage of lions at Evanston, H. Safety first! If the Deutschland gets back to Bremen safely it will be a super-super- submarine.
 Business in Turkey is in bad way, but Turkey has never had a head for business.
 Candidate Fairbanks is needed in the south just now-to cool the atmosphere The only good shark is a dead shark and he isn't any too good then.
 DANCING LEADS TO MIxUP New York Correspondence Pittsburg Dis patch.
 Circumstantial evidence got a hard jolt here yesterday and the facts in the case made a new argument for those talesmen who escape jury duty in criminal cases by asserting that they still stick to the old bug -aboo. Then, besides, there's good material for movie scenario. Here goes. Two women live together in Central park, west. One decided to learn dancing. A teacher came. He taught the lady for two hours. It was very warm. He sat down tO rest He fell osleep She for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
L. A. May on Property Value.

l.. A. May, born at Elyton. reared in Birmingham, one of the organizers or May & Thomas Hardware company, now the Wimberly & Thomas company, who moved to New York city nearly 20 years ago, where he made a large fortune, and then moved to London. England where he has resided the last five years, is in Birmingham on his annual visit to his mother who resides in Norwood.
 Speaking of the sale yesterday of the Peerless" corner by Frank Nelson to MT. Toole of Montgomery. MT. May said; Two hundred thousand dollars for corner 25 by. 100 feet seems to show that recent dueries. Whats the mater with Birmingham?' deserve the answer, 'Nothings the matter.with Bir- mingham; she's all right
 This price shows a steady rise from $800O to $200,000 of a business corner here in about a quarter of a century. which is the increase of the originai price by the amount of itself each year. or 100 per cent per anuum Well do l remember that a little over 25 years ago MT. Samuel Torrey, one of the pioneer citizens of Birmingham, had small one-story frame building on that lot which he conducted as a retail grocery He sold 1t to my father, the late Marion A. May. for $S000 cash. My father few months later sold it to the late J. c. Kyle for $s5o0, and was satisfied with the profit. Then MT. Kyle erected the three-story brick building which covers the entire lot, and rented it for years to R. D. Bur nett. Now 25 years later it sells for as much per front foot as the entire 25 feet sold for to my father. Though r have been living in> New York sn1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

Every bondman in his own hand bears
 Julius Caesar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
Praises the Police

The 10 police officers loaned the health department by Commissioner Barber when the outbreak of typhoid fever be- came pronounced, are doing excellent work" said Commissioner Hornady.
 While their duties heretofore have been somewhat different from those per formed in the health department, they have taken hold with enthusiasm and are proving of great assistance especially in bringing about the observance of laws designed to safeguard food products In enforcing these laws, it has been ,neces- sary to make numerous arrests, but as a rule there is a pronounced desire to CO., operate with the city officials in i'm proving conditions.
 Many dealers in food products are prompt in complying with the regula- tions, and others come forward with suggestions that are helpful. Inciden- tally, might say that it is quite a tribute to the efficiency of the police department when it can afford to lose 10 experienced officers temporarily without impairing the excellence of the work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

Greenville Advocate: Wade on Wee wills" headline in newspaper. Yes, the weevils will wade on, or swim to the cot ton. They particularly like to travel through water after their proyender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
ALABAMA PRESS

Prattville Progress: A Mexican soldier IS paid the equivalent of cents a day, showing that his employer has no illusions as to his worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16
An Ardent Enthusiast

Secretary Clarence c. Lloyd of the city commission is another member of the of ficial family at the city hall who is an ardent enthusiast of the separate tax ing district idea, and asserts that the unification of the city and county gov ernments would prove great saving, and step toward official efficiency
 Under the present state and federal laws said Secretary Lloyd, ''the citi- zens of Birmingham are taxed for the support of four separate governments as follows: The federal government collects tariff duties and revenue taxes. The state collects its property, license and poll taxes. The county collects it's property and license taxes and out of what is left the city collects it's property and li- cense taxes.
 Tt is obviously necessary there must be both national and state government, and also one local government, but in the case of large cities as in the case of Birmingham, it is equally clear that there is no necessity whatever for two sets of local governmental officials. Such a dual system is expensive and a burden on the taxpayers and the people of this city are becoming cognizant of the facts regarding the manner in which their money is being spent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-16

Oneonta Southern Democrat: An ex change suggests that our soldier boys are in danger. Not in danger from Mex ican bullets, but from having to eat their own cooking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
WHAT CONGRESS HAS
 DONE FOR FARMERS
 OUTLINED BY WILSON
Chief Executive Writes Letter to Rep- resentative Lever, Commenting on Signing of Agricultural Bill.
 Sums Up Situation

Washington, August 20-What Congress and the administration have done for the farmer is outlined at length in a let ter from President Wilson to Represent tative Lever of South Carolina, chair man of the House committee on agricul- ture, made public tonight by the White House. The President formally an nounces the signing of the agricultural appropriation bill. marking "the practi- cal completion of an important part of the programme for the betterment of rural life which was mapped out at the beginning of the administration" and conveys to MT. Lever and his associates in both houses his appreciation of their services to the nation.
 Summing up the record he mentioned in- creased appropriations for the support of agriculture; efforts to foster pro- duct;on; the cooperative agricultural eX- tension act, creation of the office of mar kets and rural organization, the cotton futures act, the grain standards act, the federal warehouse act the good roads law and the federal reserve and farm loan acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
SHELL STEEL ORDERS POUR IN FROM ALLIES
Renewed Activity in Struc- tural Steel Market-Mills
 Worked to Capacity

New York, August 2o.-The huge ton-
 mage of shell steel nearly 750,0O0 tons, bought for export In the last six weeks,
 and 3oo.00o tons bought by domestic man.
 ufacturers of war munitions in the last
 three weeks for delivery over the first
 quarter and the first half of 1917 have
 made such heavy inroads upon the
 available mill capacity as to indicate an
 adequate supply for home consumption
 few mills are several months late in
 making deliveries and many customers
 are being pinched by short supplies.
 Notwithstanding the large export sales of shell bars, the entente allies are still
 negotiating for nearly 250,000 tons more
 and the same foreign governments want
 l30,0OO tons more rails, while there are
 numerous inquiries for so-called peaceful forms from both beligerent and neutral countries.
 Aside from shell bars the greatest pres- sure is for steel plates and the Pennsyl- vania mills, after selling 50000 tons to shipyards at home and abroad, now are being pressed to sell additional large ton nages.
 A revival in steel building and bridge work makes a demand upon the structu- ral mills for a heavy tonnage of plain shapes that they are reluctant to meet Some Pittsburg mills now are demand ing 2a4 cents to 2.80 cents for shapes. The anticipated buying movement ir pig iron is rapidly developing, with sales of 75,O00 tons in all sections and new in quiries for 100000 tons out in the eastern | territory. In the interior probably as much more is under negotiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE STOCK MARKET

New York August o0-Dealings in the securities market last week were larger and more diversified than at any time since the advent of the summer season and though new high records were reg istered, the undertone at times was one of enforced restraint Outstanding fea- lures were the railway labor controversy and announcement of the new British credit.
 General financial, industrial and com irercial condition manifest no material dhange from their protracted prosperity.
 Sentimentally the market was most fa- vorably influenced by the advance in United States Steel to within easy dis tance of its record quotation made al- most seven years ago. Shares of allied companies were sympathetically in- fluenced and shipping issues were ele- vated to highest prices in their history. Munitions and motors lost some of their former prominence and miscellaneous spectalties indicated shifting of specu- lative interest to other issues.
 No material alterations were registered in the foreign exchange market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
.F|NANC|ER IS DEAD;
 WAS 92 YEARS OLD
James Seligman, Noted Jew ish Banker and Philan-
 thropist, Passes Away

Long Branch, N. J.. August 3.-James Seligman, a retired member of the firm of J. and W. Seligman & Co.,. New York bankers, died at his summer home here today at the age of 92. He was the oldest member of the New York exchange, hav- ing joined the institution in 1869. MT. Seligman came to the United States from Germany when 15 years old. The pres ent banking house was organized in 1864. James Seligman retired from active busi- ness about F years ago. He took a prom inent part in Hebrew and other charities and had been president of the Temple Emanuel since 1898. Three sons, three daughters, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive him. One Of his daughters is Mrs. Benjamin Gug- genheim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
NEGRO MURDERER IS HELD IN FLORIDA
Race War Ends With Capture of
 Boisey Long at Jonesville

Gainesville, Fla, August 2o.-Bosey Long, the negro who. Friday, shot and killed Constable S. G. Wynne and woun- ded Dr. L. G. Harris at Jonesville, Fla, when they went to his home to arrest him for hog stealing, last night was captured by two negroes six miles from Jonesville. At Newbury, Fla, yes terday, five negroes three men and two W omen, were lynched by mob who ac- cused them of having aided Long to es- cape. Long, who was captured by Squire and Jackson Long, father and son, when he sought food at their home, was brought to the Gainesville jail early to- day and later removed to a point un- known here, for safekeeping Squire and Jackson Long are said to be no kin to the prisoner.
 The Jonesville and Newbury sections are quiet tonight and no further trouble is expected. It is expected a special term of court will be held to try Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE COTTON MARKET
Fluctuations in Quotations Were Very Moderate Dur
 ing the Past Week

New Orleans, August 20.-Fluctua- tions in the cotton market last week were within moderate limits. For a while the West Indian hurricane, which struck western Texas, was the dominating influence and caused an advance on which prices rose to with in about 50 cents bale of the highest levels reached this summer, but on the weekend the prevailing opinion seemed to be that the storm had not done much damage to the Texas crop and that the rains accompanying it would be Of great benefit.
 The high prices were reached Friday when the market stood A to 25 points over the level of the previous week s close Last prices were at a net gain of to 12 points. The lowest prices were made Tuesday, when the trading months were 5 to points under the previous weeks final quotations.
 The condition of the crop as a whole caused much discussion and probably will be one of the main features of this week. A private bureau put out a condition report of 69. 8 per cent of the normal, a falling off for the month of S.2' points, and pointing to gov eminent report of GA 1, which would be the lowest since 1909. The August condition period ends next Friday and the figures will be issued Thursday, August 31. At the end of this week several private bureau reports will be out and they probably will have con siderable influence on the market.
 The movement of the new crop will be watched with increased interest this week and the spot situation will be- come of greater importance, for much depends upon whether buyers will take the early cotton off the farmers hands or whether they will withdraw from the market. In the first event, bullish traders predict that high prices will continue; in the latter event, bearish traders forecast a declining market under the pressure of receipts of the new growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
NEWS 0F ENSLEy

The Baptist church was filled to over. flowing yesterday afternoon by friends and acquaintances who assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins, who died Satur- day morning. The rgstrum of the church was banked with floral offerings which included a number of beautiful and appropriate designs from the organiza- tions of which Mrs. Perkins was mem- Der. Eloquent tributes to the Christian character and gentle disposition of the deceased were paid by the Rev. A. K Wright and the Rev. L. F. Whitten, who conducted the service. The choir rendered several of the favorite hymns of the deceased and Edwin Cook sang Face to Face with much feeling. In- torment followed at Elmwood.
 While the condition of Mrs. Perkins was considered critical since her return of her death came as a shock to her friends, many of whom had known her since childhood. She was born almost within the shadow of her late residence and many of her girlhood friends were present at the funeral. Her death cast a gloom over the entire community and much sympathy is expressed for her husband and children in their irreparable loss.
 stereopticon lecture was given at the Baptist church last evening by Rev. A B. Wright on the travels of Paul in Flu rope.
 The Eks will hold their regular meet ing in their new quarters tonight.
 A number of negroes were arrested late Saturday night for gaming and will be tried before Judge Hummer this morning.
 Miss Norma Hickman is visiting ir Centreville, Ala.
 Mrs A. L. Gaston left Saturday fol Anniston. where she will meet her hus' band, who has been motoring through Georgia.
 Mrs. P. B. Harrell, Mrs. I. E. Bennett and Mrs. w. E. Tucker have returned from Atlantic City.
 Mrs Jack Jones, who was recently in. jured in an automobile accident at Fair field is able to be out again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
THIRTEEN PERSONS
 KILLED BY TORNADO
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ton in sheets, demolishing summe Ter cottages built on and over the bay. The 90-mile wind whipped the waves into great walls of water and as each struck the shore it wrecked cottages, beached small craft and tore down docks.
 A large portion of the roof of the Corpus Beach hotel was carried away during the storms intensity while the building itself rocked on its founda- tions.
 Corpus Christi's municipal wharf, covering about three acres and bulk headed out from the shore, was not
 damaged, although large cotton sheds
 built on 1t were unroofed as well as a large cotton compress. Corpus Christi was still without elec- tric light or power tonight, but the gas and water supply were not i'm paired.
 The number of homeless is negligi- ble, probably less than 200, all of whom have been cared for. FEARS DISTILLED Apprehension for residents and property at Port Arthur and Aransas Pass was dispelled tonight when it was definitely learned that the damage in the latter place would not reach more than $50, 000 The three-story building of the First National bank was destroyed. being the greatest loss.
 c. A. Gates of Dallas, general mana.
 ger in Texas for the Southwestern Tele- phone and Telegraph company, who ar
 rived here today from Rockport stated that scarcely a buildings there escaped damage and a number, including the city hall. were demolished Every boat in the harbor, with one exception, was either sunk or washed ashore and only one pier remains. Hundreds of rattlesnakes, MT Gates said were washed ashore from St Joseph Island and are scattering among the debris. Meager reports from St. Jo- seph Island. he said, indicated that prac- tically everything on the island with the
 exception of the lighthouse, had been washed away
 Louis Blaylock of Dallas. and party ot fishermen were caught in the open gull storm while en route from Corpus Christ to Galveston in small launch. After | spending the two days in the open sea the party was landed at Aransas Pass | today
 I State Railroad Commissioner May l field and Judge William Capps of Fort Worth. who were fishing when the storm
 broke have reached Rockport safely, ac- cording to word received here | Railway service out of Corpus Christi | was resumed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
NEEOOTIIGEYTS@ @
 AnD 2SGRERN
N THE Kentucky mountains lived Nell Serviss. 8 wild flower
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

N THE Kentucky mountains
 lived Nell Serviss, a wild flower
 of surpassing beauty. That is the description given of the heroine of The Stronger Love-" five part Morosco- Paramount photoplay at the Strand theatre today and tomorrow. Following is a descriptive bit of the photoplay, which re-introduces the beautiful Miss Martin as a Para mount star:
 The Servisses were at feud' with the Rutherfords, who lived on the other side of the mountain. Jim Serviss, cool, clear-eyed young mountaineer was the leader of his clan and between Jim and Nell Ser viss was a sort of mountain betroth- al, for Jim loved Nell with all his heart and soul. Tom Serviss, his vic ious, worthless brother also loved Nell and consistently annoyed her with his attentions.
 One day handsome stranger from the city, that distant fairyland, came into this little world and went to live with the Rutherfords. A humorous accident made Nell and the newcomer acquainted. Each day the stranger would wander over the mountains examining the rock and chipping it with little hammer. His actions puzzled the moonshining' mountaineers, who suspected him of being a revenooer.'
 Nell Serviss and the newcomer be- came close friends and this friend ship soon grew into something deeper and stronger. Learning of his search for radium ore, Nell showed the stranger rich deposit near the Ser viss 'moonshine' still. Shortly after wards, on the night of the dance in the school house, the still was burned by the revenue officers. The new conner was suspected and the Ser visses started in the morning to get him.
 Nell dashed through the forest to warn her-friend-with evil-minded Tom Serviss in pursuit. But her friends, the mountains, punished Tom in their own fashion and Nell arrived at the Rutherford S cabin in the nick of time. Rutherford then faced Ser viss and in a sacrifice few women have ever been called upon to make little Nell, of Thunder Mountain, humiliated herself that another might be saved and by so doing triumphed in The Stronger Love- that lifted her higher than the mountain peaks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
In the Arms Company

From the New York Telegram.
 Twenty-six thousand women returned to work during one week in Bridgeport after having won the eight-hour day. Not all of the 26,0OO were forced to strike.
 The revolt of part made victory for all The citys employers in every trade were obliged to meet the standard.
 Have you the eight-hour day?" a cus- toner demanded of a saleswoman at one of the largest retail Stores.
 Sure, we have" she beamed "got it last sumer along with the rest of the town. No, we don't have union, but we can always leave and get job in the Arms company If we like.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-21
Tough on Temperament

Berlin. August 20.-(Via Wireless ) The Overseas News Agency says an Ital- ian newspaper has published a report that the English writer. Norman An gell, has been sentenced to IS months at hard labor, after having been under ar rest for several months, because he de- clined to take part in the war. This re- port says MT. Angell's plea that he had conscientious objections to war service was overruled by an English court.