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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
PROGRESS OF SOUTHERN CITIES

rNOUhESS OF SOUIHEHN CITIES From the Manufacturers Record
 Preliminary reports concerning manu- featuring enterprises which are being is- sued from time to time by the census bureau give summary for the following southern cities:
 Houston, Tex: In 1914 the amount of capital invested in manufactures was $25.- 443,000, a gain of $SS49, 600, or 53.3 per cent over $16,5940OO in 1909. The value of it's manufactured products was s25,S55, 900 in 1914 and s2S,O16,OOO in 1909, the increase being $2,SS9,000. or 123 per cent.
 Hot Springs Ark: The capital re- ported invested in 1914 was $5S0,000 and PAT per cent and the value of it's products was $627,OOO in 1914, a decrease of $2lS, GOO, or 25.S per cent over $S45,000 in 1909.
 Fl Paso, Tex: The capital invested, as reported in 1914 was sS,6e60oO. gain of $4414,0O0, or 103.S per cent over $4, 252. .0O0O in 19O9 The value of El Pasos manu- factured products was $6,135,0Oo in 1914 and $3,6SS,0O0 in 19O9 the increase being $2.497.OOO. or 6S.e per cent.
 ,brlStOl, Na--Ienn.. AS reported III lSI1' the capital invested in the twin cities was $2.941, ,OO0, decrease of $122,000, or per cent over $3.O6SOOO in 1909, but the value of its products in 1914 was S. .S9S 900. an increase of $549.0O0, or 19.5 per cent over $2,S49 600 in 1909.
 Waco, Tex: The capital invested in manufacturing at Waco in 1914 was $S,- 964, 900, a gain of ,000, or 11.S per cent over s, ,561 900 in 19O9 For the same pe- riod the value of it's products was, re- spectively, $5.612,OO0 and $4,769.0OO the in- crease being $S4S0O0. or TIT per cent Sherman, Tex: The capital invested in 1914 was $2.968. 900, gain of $1,S3O.O0O, or SIP per cent over $1. 63S, 900 in 1909, while the value of the products was $7,O2SOOO in 1914 and $4.676.000 in 1909. the increase being $2,S52,0O0, or 50,3 per cent. Palestine. Tex: The amount of capital reported invested in manufacturing 1T , 1914 was $9O6,000 and $1.5240O0 in 19O9 a ! decrease of $61S,0O0, or 4O.6 per cent, and
 the value of it's products. which amounted to $1222. 900 ir- 1914 and $l,313,-
 coo in 1909. showed a decrease of $s10Oo. ol , 6.9 per cent
 1 San Angelo. Tex: In 1914 the amount oi capital invested was $3S0,0OO. gain O. $74,000, or 24.2 per cent over $3O6,O0O in 1909 The value of it's products was $499,00O 1T l1914 and $31S.000 in 1909. an increase ol
 $lS1, 900, or 569 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
BEGINNING THE DAY-Perhaps

shall not accomplish much oy keeping on. But if every other should stop with me the worio would be clothed in darkness an" the wheels would turn no more' Ds Keeping on I shall, at Ieast' acco
 p1fsh my little share. Loro' eNe
 s+renrth to keep on for the sake = nv little share, and for the sake = .h. health of my own soul. In r.t,~s.t,. name. Amen--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

ences. Strikes are never beneficial to anyone; and there should be no strike in this instance.
 * * x
 The best people of Alabama hope that such men as B. M Allen and Frank White and Judge Denson and Joe Willett and the other four can didates for delegates s-at-large to the democratic national convention will act as sensible men and get together.
 Frank White and Manly Allen, right here in Birmingham, can get together and agree to report to the state chair man, Bibb Graves, that they, as op- ponents, have decided to combine, and their influence on the others should bring them all together.
 Each of the eight men simply want the honor of attending and voting in the national convention. All eight are good men and all eight have agreed not to inject, the prohibition question into the convention. So. let them, as practical men, get together in per sona1 caucus and agree to present themselves to the voters as one man, cross mark in front of all eight names.
 It is the reasonable thing to do and they should do it.
 <. # #
 The Tidewater street railway seems to be a thorn in the side of the Bir- mingham City Commission.
 It may or it may not be wise for this independent street railway line to be taken over by the Birmingham  Railway, Light and Power company But before doing so every fact in connection with the franchises, organi- zation, rights and operation of the two companies should be presented to the public They are public utilities cor porations. owned by individual stock holders and operated for the benefit of the people of Birmingham
 Both the stockholders and the people of Birmingham should be presented with all the facts. There should be no quick action. There should be noth- ing done which in future would cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
NO RELIEF IN SIGHT

From the Charlotte Observer.
 If every male movie fan will wear a high hat to the theatre and keep it on, ; growls the Greenville News. "the request on the screen. Ladies Will Please Re move Their Hats will cease to be a joke" A fitting reprisal. surely, but the remedy would be worse than the malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
ALL MARY CONTRIBUTES

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 Mary Pickford has become writer, upon heart and home topics. for news paper syndicate. Some famous writers get dollar a word. but Mary's contracts are for fat sum for the two words. Mary Pickford''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
ALABAMA PRESS

Aniston Star: Uncle Sam calls attention to the increased cost of paper, but still keeps on wasting it by writing useless notes.
 New Decatur Advertiser: Now that Baby Week has passed, and Dress up Week is upon us why not have an All Fools Week, so that everybody may come in?
 Mobile Register: Although there was total decrease of nine banks and three branches, the total deposits of Alabama banks increased s1,s27. .1s7.26 between the time the statement was rendered to the state banking department October ana the time the first statement for 1916 was rendered March z. TfAs fact was shown in a comparative statement of tota! re- sources and liabilities of the banks, which was issued by the banking department Wednesday. The increase in deposits Is one of the most remarkable showings that has been made since the banking de- partment was created.
 St. Cidlr COuuLy N6WS. WnO WOuiu have thought that the tin can is a mem ace to the public health? The expert ma laria Investigators of the United States public health service have found, how ever, that discarded tin cans containing rain water are breeding places for the mosquito which Is the sole agent in spreading malaria. A hole in the bottom of the empty can might have resulted in the saving of human life. Certainly it would have assisted in preventing de- bilitating Illness Empty tin cans have no business about the premises, anyway. but if we must so decorate our back yards, let's see to it that the can has a hole in the bottom.
 Cullman Democrat: The. majority of our candidates are farmers, who depend upon crop yields for their income and it becomes most serious matter when they are called out of their fields at this season of the year. The problem has been solved ] by many by using the columns of the
 newspaper to make their canvass. Their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
MEMORIES.

No use to try-he can't keep still When spring draws near. The sun-kissed
 hill,
 The sylvan slopes, the valleys green, First blooms that OCT the waters lean Bring back sweet fancies half-forgot. Once more a lad, he seeks the spot Where he was wont, in years gone by, Upon the soft, warm earth to lie Reclined in unfrequented nook. And read bold adventure book With paladins and ladies fair, Whose virtues were beyond compare, He tarried till the setting sun Warned him the day was nearly done Brave thoughts were his, in dreams he
 clove
 The tossing seas to treasure trove, With pirates fought the bloody fight And brought their secret gold to light, Or else in wars meath England's skies He fathered many a bold emprise. Now, wiser grown and, somewhat gray, No longer yields to fancy's sway, Save when, in retrospective mood. He threads once more the traclSless wood Where little creatures of the wild His youthful heart in sport beguiled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

ploits of our troops in Mexico, but it
 shouldn't be overlooked that chasing
 peons is an entirely different proposi- tion from opposing highly trained sol diers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Birmingham has been used as head quarters for a successful gang of train robbers. However. our alert Chamber of Commerce did not encourage them to locate here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Lieutenant Becker will be shown in wax at Coney Island this summer. Villa may possibly be added to the list of dead notables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Secretary Daniels says the armor plate manufacturers made a death-bed repent ance. They are not dead yet, nor even in a moribund condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

A ship carrying 225,0O0 gallons of rum left Boston for Africa recently. Now you know where the Demon Rum really has his headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

It Is said that United States troops are now writing the last chapter in the life and Adventure of Francisco Villa" but you never can tell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Crazy or not. Schiller contributed a unique exploit to the annals of the pres ent war by capturing a ship single handed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

platforms are placed before the voters and their intentions and views are pre- sented in concise and impressive man ner.
 The voter can digest this matter when ne IS al leisure and is far more likely to arrive at a conclusion in accordance with his convictions than by having the facts thrust upon him at some inopportune timA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Poets may sing about the little red schoolhouse. but the modern child is for tunate in not having to study in a little red schoolhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
ON SAFE GROUND.

"The Dubwaites are talking about talk ing a trip to the orient when the war is over.''
 ''Why don't they run down to Palm Beach for awhile? There's nothing to prevent their taking a trip of that sort"
 'I guess that's just the reason why they don't talk about it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
CONTRARY .PANCHO"

From the Kansas City Times.
 Villa, it is reported, will not prove ] formidable enemy if he is ever brought to bay. The trouble is he refuses to know where bay is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
THE BITER BITTEN

From the Boston Herald.
 Germans are complaining still that Japan seized lawlessly their land in China--just how did Germany get Kiau Chauf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
YOU'VE SEEN THEM.

YOU'VE SEEN THEM. Mary has a rope of pearls, She wears them all the time She fools the men, but other girls Know that they cost dime. Luke McLuke in Cincinnati Equirer Bessie got lavallere From her most loving Ben; But all the girls in town know it Came from the five-and-ten.
 Allentown Democrat. Katie has a piano About which she brags: But everybody knows she got It with tobacco tags.
 Houston Post. Polly has a Persian rug Imported, so they say; But we've a notion it was made Somewhere in old N J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Baltimore confesses that 1t hasn't felt better in years-thanks to the purging ef- feet of a Billy Sunday revival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
S. o. s. AN ECONOMY SLOGAN rrnv,o tho a~Iav, N1oha

From the London Globe.
 IS. O. S."-"Save our stationary" is the prominently displayed motto in the offices of large commercial undertak- ing. The waste of paper. in which few people habitually economize. might well lead to general adoption of this exhor- tation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Whats a Red Cross hospital ship among civilized nations at war? The undersea captains answer. Nothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

Pleasure and revenge Have ears more deaf than adders t
  the voice Of any true decision.
 -Troilus and Cressida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

BECAUSE THEY'RE STYLISH. Funny thing about women,' said the observant man
 'The more clothes they leave off, the more airs they put on"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
Kansas may boast that MT. Willard f

the product of dry" state. but 1t must be remembered that he seldom stays al home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
d3ouea.
ADRIFT WITH THE TIr1ES
LATEST MODEL.

Young Gadsby tells me he is going to marry one of those all-around girls T know the type''
 ''Yes?"
 All around town and never at home.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
WORRY AND GROW THIN

What is Mrs. Twobble doing these days to reduce her weight?'
 'Oh, she just worries about it..
 That beats rolling on the floor. She couldn't hit upon better plan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
ANOTHER BACKsLIDER.

ANOTHER BACKSLIDER. Been away for your health?' That was my plan" ''Well?" But when got there decided to enjoy myself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
AN EASY VICTIM.

AN EASY VICTIM He did not fear the pesky germs, At least he often so declared; And that was why, his doc" affirms His health by them was much im- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02
NO MONEY LOST.

T see where crusade has been started against prize-fights"
 "Still, the crusaders showed some con- sideration.''
 How was that?'
 They waited till the big match was over.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-02

New Decatur Advertiser: Now that Baby Week has passed, and Dress-Up Week is upon us, why not have an All Fools Week, so that everybody may come in?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
WAR WITH ENGLAND
IS NOT IMPROBABLE

Washington, Jan. 25.-America is
in more danger Of war with England
than with Germany, declared Minor
ity Leader Mann today in announc-
ing he will support plans for increas-
ing this nations military prepared
ness.
He urged creation Immediately Of
a standing army Of from 250,000 to
500, 900, ample coast Notifications
and navy "able to defend US on the
seas"
A crowded house heard the repub-
lican leaders remarks, and greeted
them with burst OF applause. He
urged non-partisan consideration OF
preparedness and support for the ad-
ministration in its efforts to improve
defense conditions.
"It is we'll known that / have never
been in favor OF a large standing
army" he said, "and I suppose have
been properly classed as a little
navy man"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
FRANCE ANXIOUS FOR
GERMAN BLOCKADE

London. Jan. 25.--France has
urged England to declare an imme-
diate blockade OF Germany. without
>saiting for further protests from the
United States or other neutrals. II Is
reported.
This action. coming on the eve OF
parliament discussion OF the block
ade subject. strengthened the posi-
ton OF Lord Beresford and other ad-
vocates OF a strict. actual blockade
OF the Teutons to replace the present
technical blockade under the order
in-council.
Advocates predicted today that q
strong sentiment In the house OF CON-
mons in favor OF their proposal will
force the government to act imme-
diately. They declared that the
blockade should be put into effect
simultaneously with conscription TO
prove TO Germany that England is In
deadly earnest In her determination
to overwhelm the Teutons at any
cost.
The conscription bill passed the
commons finally last night with only
SO votes In opposition and went 10
the lords for the first reading.
Reports that Sweden has appointed
a committee on defense. though om-
inously Interpreted in some quarters
In England. lent encouragement TO
the pro-blockade faction. They will
argue in parliament tomorrow that
decisive action Is necessary to cut of
objections by neutral nations.
In a letter to the Morning Post.
Lord Beresford today protested
against honoring passports for Amer
lean Germans. The Post printed an
other letter saying that Englishmen
are not liked In America and that
Great Britain should not try hard to
that nation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
woRkMEN ON NEW 4. \.
SUBMARINE STRIKE

Seattle, Jan, ?6,--Claiming that
Seattle Construction 4 Dry Dock
company, which has a contract for the
building OF three submarines. has
broken the agreement by which n
fixed schedule OF wages was arranged
a month ago. 900 OF the employees OF
the company are out on strike today
for the second time In two months
The trouble, according to tho men
on strike. was precipltatod by ]. v,
Paterson, president OF tho company.
who discharged ono OF the men for
refusing TO work for less than the
agreed rate, Paterson also insisted
on piece work In repairs. which. Il Ia
claimed. is In direct violation OF the
agreement OF the workmen signed
December IS last.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
FIREBUGS RETALIATE
ON PORTLAND OFFICIALS

Portland, Jan. 25.--Fire officials
declared today that a campaign OF re-
taliation has been begun by firebugs
against the activities OF the larson
squad" OF the Portland fire depart
ment.
A suburban fire crew was called
out this morning to rescue burning
automobile by the roadside. The
automobile proved to be that OF Cap
tain Groce Of the larson squad" It
had been stolen last night. At the
same time Fire Marshal Stevens au-
tomobile was stripped Of everything
movable and left In the street, prac-
tically a wreck.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
YUMA IRRIGATION
PROJECT MUCH DAMAGED

Yuma. Aria. Jan, 9S.--- Serious
damage to the Yuma irrigation pro-
ject and canals was reported today az
tho Hood waters recoded Ranchers
who depend on the projec, for tho
safety OF their homcs are greatly
agi,atcd. despite the assurances OF
government, officials today that all
damage will be repaired before tho
water Ia needed for irrigation.
Falling waters were reported today
from all points affected by the deluge.
Marks OF the food. however, were
visible everywhere, Tho town OF
Winkleman was partially wrecked,
the lower portions OF Yuma destroy
cd. much minor damage done. and
farmers on the California side made
known heavy losses In livestock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
GERMAN A|RMEN
bOMbARO DUNK|RK

London, Jan. 25.-Following out
their new campaign Of aerial activity.
two German birdmen at 6 a. m. to-
day bombarded Dunkirk. France, It
was officially announced, Later a
British airman shot down q German
aviator at Nieuport.
Official announcement was made
last night OF a German raid yesterday
afternoon against Dover. England,
British anti-aircraft guns, however.
drove OF the invader.
The Dunkirk raid made the fourth
attack on channel ports within two
days, while behind the French lines
the Teutons were especially active.
Two Sunday expeditions were assayed
against Kent county towns and an
attempted attack was made on Dover
yesterday afternoon.
The type of machine used was not
given officially, but London believes
that the new Fokkers. equipped to
carry heavy cargoes Of bombs. plan
systematic raids to terrorize civilians.
Since the removal OF British head
quarters from Dunkirk, that city has
been practically immune from at
tacks.
While the Teutons were busy with
their fresh aerial endeavors, the
French in force attacked Ghevgeli.
Serbia. near the Grecian border, kill
ing and wounding over 100 persons.
The Dover raid followed announce
ment by the Berlin war office OF
Sunday attack against Dover and
Hougham.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
STEEL DIVIDEND
ST|RS WALL STREET

New York, Jan. 25.-Wall street
expected one OF the most feverish
sessions in the history OF the ex-
change today, as brokers and the
public speculated on what action the
United States Steel corporation dir
ectors will take about a dividend on
common stock Books were made
with thousands of dollars OF bets
thereon over this action. Experts
declared that the corporation session
would be of the utmost financial.
commercial, industrial and political
significance, and they anticipated
that the decision would be announced
after the close of the exchange.
A financial man in close touch with
the situation, outlined the status and
significance OF the matter as follows:
''It is common knowledge that
there is sharp division in the direc-
torate over the advisahility OF de-
claring a dividend on steel common.
II is believed that Morgan and Frick
are strongly in favor OF 1t. while Gary
may oppose it.
There is s50S. 100000 worth OF
common stock. Normally this pays
N per cent quarterly, but every
body knows that war orders and
other contracts have doomed the
business until the common stock is
earning 25 per cent annually. Yet
the last quarterly dividend was not
declared.
"And it is common knowledge that
this was withheld not because the
stock is not earning enough, but for
another reason. There is one fac
ton of the directorate strongly OPP
posed to President Wilson. Another
faction feels that the corporation has
prospered legitimately under him, is
disposed to let well enough alone,
and is averse to playing politics. The
safe and sane faction favors pro-
ceeding strictly on business basis
and on relying on the intelligence Of
the public to appreciate what pros
perity is normal and what can be at
tributed to the war.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
PORTLAND HAS ANOTHER
FALL OF THE BEAUTIFUL

Portland. Jan. 25.--A two.inch
blanket OF snow covered the ground
today. Just after Portland people had
finished conEratulating themselves on
the complete cessation OF the recent
cold weather, The cold wave and
snow were general throughout the
northwest, but not severe. The
weather man predicted that the pre-
sent snow will not last long.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25

the United States can be made avail
able for settlement. and afford homes
for million people, The cost of
that would be the simple use OF s10,-
100000 and the government power
that goes with the measure in the
form OF a revolving land fund. Out
of the s1o.Ooo,ooo provided for the
purchase OF the $500, ,ooo acres. s4.-
25o,000 would be available for de-
velopment and the purchase OF lands
in other parts Of the country for sim
liar settlement work"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
ARMOR PLATE COST
TO REMAIN SECRET

Washington, Jan. 25.--Armor
plate manufacturers today refused to
tell the senate naval committee the
cost Of their products. As a result
the hearing by which those in favor
OF private plate manufacture hoped
to postpone favorable report on a
government armor plant bill was
practically ended, and the bill will be
reported favorably.
When Senator Poindexter queried
the plate men as to the cost, they
replied that this was a trade secret,
which It was unfair for the govern
ment to seek, since the latter is con-
templating entering the business.
well, this ends the hearing, as far
as I am concerned" retorted Poin-
dexter. These gentlemen have been
given an opportunity to state their
case. and have declined"
The plate men agreed at Poindex-
ter's suggestion to give the figures
secretly to the committee. but sena-
tor Clapp declared that he would not
receive any information as a public
officer which he could not give the
public.
President Dinkey, OF the Midvale
company, then said that the navy de-
partment estimate OF 1892 a ton Is
nearly correct, though the real cost
is slightly higher. The committee
men said that they wanted the plate
mems own books and figures.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-01-25
TLAND MARKET rs

Portland. Jan, sb-'Markot quota
tlons today were
wheat--Club, i,07@l.iG blue
stem. l,iSGri,lS,
oats.--No. white feed. sI6f $3.50
BARLEY Feed. s9,s5Gsl,
Hogs---Bost live. TAO.
Prime steers. 7sbG7,6O; fancy
cows. 60G.g5; best calves. T0S,
Spring lambs. SIS,sb,
Buttor---City creamery. 81; eoun-
try. ab(las,
Eggs---Selooted local extras. 10,
Hens, iSIl6; broilers. lac 10;
geese. i0dli,