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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02

MT. McCleery said that he had accepted the nomination. and that all he could say in reference to the other side of the question was that he was not notified of the meeting at which the Board of Trade was reorganized, and that he did not know that he was to be elected as an officer.
 The name of M P. Northington was withdrawn from the ticket prepared by the nominating committee of the Cham Der of Commerce at the request of MT. Warrington, whose work as head of the traffic bureau prevented him from ac- cepting the office of vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. Statements leading to the belief that the name of MT. Northington on the nominating ticket had any bearing upon the action taken by the Board of Trade were denied by members of both the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce.
 Officials of the Chamber of Commerce are firm in the belief that the breach will be bridged, and that the Board of Trade will continue to hold the same relation to the Chamber of Commerce that it has held in the past.
 Members of the newly organized Board of Trade say that they are receiving the support of people in all parts of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
CLAIM ALABAMA IS RICH IN DEPOSITS
 0F FINE LEAD ORE
Large Sum Is to Be Spent in Developing Property in
 Cherokee County

Closely following the news of the dis covery of oil in the Cordova section, comes word of large deposits of lead in Cherokee county in the neighborhood of Cedar Bluff and Jamestown.
 Some six months ago, it is stated, Bir- mingham men were appraised of the loca- ton of lead lands by halfbreed Chero- kee named Crossed Low" who brought exceptional samples of Galena and, realiz- ing their possible value, they at once ob- tained options on several hundred acres and had samples of the lead analysed. The analysis, it is claimed, proved the ore to contain lead of s6.3 per cent pur- ity. Following the advice of world famed geologist, they purchased about 100 acres of the land that contained the richest ore, and at once began operations that were destined to be the first steps toward the mining of lead in Alabama.
 J. B. Cleveland, president of the Chero- kee Mineral company, in discussing the subject last night, said:
 "The discovery of lead in Alabama, which, In a matter of six months his tory to me, marks an epoch which can be compared as second only to the dis covery of coal and iron. It is true that the United States geological survey shows that there are lead deposits in northern Alabama, but the people of this wonder full state have been lax in developing this branch of their great wealth.
 When, one considers that the earnings of lead mines in the United States for the year 1915 were in excess of S75, ,000, 900, and that the commissioners report on the profits of one lead mine in Idaho showed $16000.000 earned as compared to the earnings of PIP coal mines in this state amounting to less than s5000,00O, we can but attach great significance to the finding of lead in our own state
 T have recently returned from our property and instructions have gone for ward for the commencing of active opera tions, and we have arranged to invest S25, 900 in mining machinery and in the establishment of a permanent mining camp.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
INDUSTRIAL SURVEY . .OF ALABAMA TOWNS Secretary Hay of Alabama Chamber of Commerce
 Will Tour State

Industrial Commissioner T. P. Hay of the Alabama Chamber of Commerce will leave Thursday for tour of the state, to make industrial survey of condi- tions in various Alabama towns.
 This data will be compiled in complete form. and will be kept for reference in the office of the State Chamber of Com merce at Montgomery, with a copy in the office of the body at Chicago.
 The survey to be made by MT. Hay will include list of articles manufactured in the various towns and cities; power rates; water rates; conditions of taxation; rail- road rates; prices of raw material, and a complete list of factory sites.
 The organization work of the State Chamber of Commerce is going ahead well, according to Mir. Hay Secretaries are being appointed in the various coun- ties to assist in the work. Field Sec retary Basil Eaves, who was in Bir- mingham yesterday, is making tour of the state, selecting these secretaries Charles R. Wiggins of Jasper has been named secretary for Walker county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
FUNERAL SERVICES OF. MRS. T.J.SOUTHERLAND
Remains of Beloved Woman Taken to
 GirlhO0d Home for Interment

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. T. J. Southerland, who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bradley Johnson Saunders. on Sunday evening, at Il o'clock, were held yesterday at l o'clock, pr. Middleton s. Barnwell off, ciating.
 Mrs. Southerland had been in i'll health for several months and for the past two months had been quite sick at the home of her daughter. She was a woman of wonderful mentality, gifted mind and of beautiful Christian character. Her early girlhood and married life were spent in Wilmington, N C., where her remains were taken yesterday afternoon. The in- terment Is to be in Oakdale cemetery.
 Mrs. Southerland is survived by six sons. Leon Southerland. Bonner South erland, Thomas Southerland, George Southerland, Lonnie Southerland, and Julian Southerland, and one daughter Mrs Bradley Saunders who accompanied her remains to North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
CITY COMMISSION
 ID HOLD MEETING
First Day of the Year Passed Quietly at the
 City Hall

Sensations are not expected to de- velop during the weekly meeting or the city commission this morning.
 The session will be devoted large ly to the discussion of routine af- fairs. The petition of the residents of Pratt City urging that the commis- sioners refuse to grant licenses to pool rooms in Pratt City and that section will be acted upon. This may prove a rather lively topic when it Is presented for discussion
 There are two or three small inn provement ordinances that will be given consideration. The total amount involved in the ordinances is slight ly more than s20,000.
 The commissioners passed the first day of 1917 in rather seasonly man. ner President George B. Ward came down to the city hall, looked over a few cards of greeting and other mail, arranged a few minor matters and deserted his office for the rest of the day.
 Commissioner J. D. Truss, to listen to a few complaints about the dis posal of garbage and other depart mental matters. remained at his desk for several hours.
 J. R. Hornady was in his office for sometime The health matters were discussed with Dr. F. E. Harrington. Arlie Barber. commissioner of pulp lie safety, was busy.
 Commissioner James Weatherly took a full -fledged holiday. He did not come down to the seat of govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
STRIKING FACTS ON
 COTTON SITUATION
Article Points Out Some Contributing Reasons for Present Price
 of the Staple

An advertisement that will be of interest to all cotton people appears in today's Age-Herald. This advertise- ment calls attention to the loss of millions of dollars to the south by the recent decline and gives the figures to show the apparent crop shortage
 The article shows that the consump- tion of cotton. while materially af- fected by the inability of the central powers to get the cotton, would be very large in spite of this. The cen tra1 powers have only one-t tenth of the worlds spind1es but Japan, for i'm stance, is importing more cotton and running more spinGles, and the spin dies of England and America and oth- CT countries must take over the work that the idle spindles of the central powers cannot do. in order to supply the demand of Central America, South America and other countries which they formerly supplied
 One contributing reason for the high price of cotton is the high price of all commodities due to the enormous amound of gold on hand and the huge paper war credits. The article shows that if the average price of cotton has been 12 cents for the last six years list of 50 commodities has enhanced in value at least 50 per cent and that this natural enhancement of value due to the economic reason above, aside from the shortage of crops. as applied to cotton would make this price IS cents now.
 The article also calls attention to the holders of cotton that under the fed eral reserve bank system there would be no difficulty for local banks to ar range loans to local holders of cotton because these notes could be redis- cnlInfad hxr fba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
Seek Options in
 Oil Lands While /
 Decrying Strike
, the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Actions speak louder than words. Much louder. I note in The Age-Herald of 8 few mornings ago statements from Okla homa men who have visited the oil we'll here to the effect that the trip here was a rainbow chaser, that they were disap- pointed with what they saw, etc, which threw a damper on the hopes of many Alabamians that great oil field was about to be developed
 Of course, these men are used to seeing oil in such vast quantities that are fig ured in numbers incomprehensible to Cordova and many other Alabama people who are not used to seeing great quan- titles of crude oil. and the difference in opinion is no doubt due to the different viewpoints occupied by the different par ties.
 No doubt also to different motives for evidence of the faith of these men in the field here is in their own handwriting in Cordova. I would rather not call their names now but can furnish same if nec- essary because we have no i'll will toward them and feel like we are indebted to them for the developments so far One of the men whose names appeared in the issue in mind, anxiously endeavored to procurse leases from property holders here, whose names can be furnished on request. Another party from Louisiana visited the well few days ago and went around running down. the show in the we'll here and went directly across the river to J. w. Davis, a farmer own ing 5C0 acres, just across from the well and exhausted his efforts to procure lease from Mr. Davis.
 Of course, there are two sides to the question and property holders can re- tard progress in matters of development themselves by practicing hold-up game on investors, and place value upon leases on their property so far above it's real value as to make 1t uninteresting to the oil men who are wanting to drill.
 So far as can learn this is not the case and it is to be hoped that both sides can get together and the speculator elim- mated, and that the real owners of the property will grant locations to those de- siring to go after the oil at such a fig ure that it will make 1t worth their while, and at the same time with such stipulations for royalties as will make it mutually profitable in case the oil turns ont we'll
 just wanted the people who read The Age-Herald to know that the prospects are indeed bright for finding oil in vast quantities in this vicinity which Is evil denced by the efforts of oil men to get hold of all the options and leases they can Jon which to operate. At the same tin<{X appreciate the coming of these men intVtkhis section, and trust that those desiring a location will be able to do so at figure that will permit them to get down to actual business and deter mine the real extent of the oil Yours truly. A. G. SULLIVAN.
 Cordova. December "A. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF OTTO BUEDINGER
 AT JOHNS CHAPEL
We'll Known Citizen Dies After Long Illness and Will Be Laid Away at Elmw0od-Dr. Edmonds
 to Officiate

Funeral services over the remains of Otto Buedinger, aged A, who died Saturday, will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the chapel of the Johns Undertaking company, the Rev. H. M Edmonds officiating. The interment will be made at Elmwood He is sur vived by a. widow, Mrs. Johanna Buedinger.
 The deceased was born in Often bach, Germany, June 3, 1872. and grad uated at the University of Berlin. He came to the United States some years ago as the representative of the Haus- Reisert Water Purifying company of Cologne. and later came south as the representative of a Chicago firm.
 MT. Beudinger entered the employ ment of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company as water expert and then went into business for himself as expert constructor of water purifying apparatus. and built several large plants throughout the state. and patented d number of appliances for water puri- flying purposes.
 About two years ago his health gave way under mental strain caused by his many duties and pending inven : tions, and from that time was an in- valid until his death.
 Mir. Beudinger was a man of culture and exceptional ability. He had his peculiarities, but they were the pe- culiarities of genius. While loyal cit izen of the United States ha loved the fatherland with all the intensity of the educated German, and having been an officer in the German army was keenly interested in the great war He had genial nature and made many close personal friends in the south land he had adopted as his home, who regret sincerelY his untimelY end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
SEND IN VIEWS
 ON MANY TOPICS

The Age-Herald regards it's letters to the editor" department as one of it's most interesting features Year in and year out The Age-Herald receives and publishes more letters to the editor than all other newspapers in Alabama combined.
 During the past few days, however, a numbers of exceptionally interesting let ters have been crowded out because ot limited space. Among the best are the following:
 J. Edward Cook of Wichita. Kan, writes in praise of the efficiency and courtesy of Birningham's police force.
 H. A. Stewart of Jenifer, Ala. calls attention to signs of oil found 1s years ago at Camp Branch, near Ensley
 R. F. I.ackey. 3712 Avenue D, writes stirring Christmas story on Fifty and Failure"
 Joshua Franklin of Pyriton, Clay county, has an extensive article on "The Future of Cotton in the South.'
 Earl Tendon of Fairfield writes on life in the United States navy.
 A. M Wright of Ensley writes on Corporation Commissaries."
 w. M. Horton of Tuscaloosa writes in favor of Billy" Brandon for. gov- ernor.
 A. Lebourg of Gadsden writes urg- ing some provision for care of de- pendents when the head of a family Is sent to Jail.
 Kyle Lawson of Birmingham writes along similar line.
 Joseph F. Mudd of Birmingham writes a thoughtful article in defense of commission government in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
NO REPORTS MADE AT REGULAR MEETING
 OF PASTORS UNION
Dr. George Stuart Spoke on the Work of a Minister of Today and the
 Tasks That Confront Him

The Minister in the Modern Age'' was the subject of an address by Dr. George Stuart. pastor of the First Methodist church, made before the Pastors union at the regular meeting Monday morn ing.
 The speech of pr. Stuart, which was heard by large audience, was the fea- ture of the meeting. No committee re- ports were made. Dr. J. M. Broadly pre- sided
 pr. Stuart spoke of the work of the minister of today. and of the tasks he has confronting him. He spoke of the special effort that must be brought to bear at the present time, in view of the keen competition occasioned by modern development and progress.
 His speech was interspersed with some Of the humor for which he is noted, and . chairman of the programme committee. kDr. A. s. Johnson, was warmly congrat- Hated for the programme he had ar rSNged for the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
MRS. BE. HAGANHAS GAINED q POUNDS
 BY TAKING TANLAC
"Tanlac Has Saved My .Wife's Life," Says Well
 Known City Detective ?

"Tanlac has simply saved my wife'a life and there Is no doubt about it. It has not only saved her life, but she has actually gained 27 pounds since she began taking 1t. Before taking this medicilp she had to spend most of the time during the past year in bed and in the hospital and the doctors finally said that an operation would be the only means of saving her life. Now. after taking six bottles of Tanlac, I consider her perfectly well woman"
 This remarkable statment was mads by City Detective B. F. Hagan, who lives at 1511 Florida avenue, Jackson- vile, Fla. There is not a better known man in that city or in Duval county than Officer Hagan. as he has been a member of the detective force for the past 15 years and has the reputation of being one of it's best and most effi- cient officers. He also stands well as a man and citizen and no one who knows him would doubt his word for q minute.
 "Yes, sir" he continued. "my wife has been in the worst kind of health for the past two years. She suffered all the time from stomach trouble and in- digestion and was in serious cond1- tion. She was almost continually c0sn- plaining of severe pains in her sides and shoulders. She would have awful splitting headaches and her constitution was all run down. It just looked like she couldn't eat at all and what little she did eat would always make her sick at the stomach and cause her to throw up. Really can't begin to tell you all about her case. She had to stay in bed most of the time and finally had to go to the hospital. did everything for her a man could do. but medicines nor nothing else seemed to help her particle. Finally the doe tors said an operation would be her only hope and If she wasn't operated on she would die. We wouldn't agree to 1t, though, and she was brought back home.
 About that time she began taking Tanlac and she had gotten down to where she only weighed 9S pounds.
 After taking only six bottles of this medicine she now weighs 125 pounds.
 and has actually gained 27 pounds That's just exactly what Tanlac did for her and she Is there at home now living witness and all our neighbors will tell you the same thing. never saw a woman pick up and improve aa fast in my life as she did. Why, she can eat anything she wants and has a big appetite. She is not nervous any more. either. and sleeps just fine. She never complains of an ache or pain of any kind and is so much stronger and better in every way that she is not like the same woman. l tell you it'n simply wonderful and don't believe there is another medicine on earth that will do what Tanlao has done If anybody wants to know any moro about her case, Just tell them to coma and see us, and we will both be glad Ito tell them all about it."
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham ex- clusively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Storo and Patton-Pope Drug Co, in Ensley by. ID w. Morris Drug Co.,. in Bessemer by |Pegram-Patten Drug Co.,, In Pratt CIty| by Gale Drug Go, and in North BirminH< ham .hy--AK>lkap-pr Drug co--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
JONES G. MOORE
 IS LAID AT REST
Many Pay Last Tribute to Memory of
 Noted Citizen Yesterday

Funeral services for Jones G. Moore were held yesterday morning at his late residence. 923 Seventeenth street, south Bishop J. H. Mccoy, assisted by the Rev. P. B. Wells and the Rev. W. N. Claybrook. conducted the serv- ices. Interment was made at the Elm wood cemetery.
 Hundreds of friends called at the residence to pay their last tribute of pespect to the memory of one they loved, and numerous telegrams and messages were received by the family from all parts of the state extending condolence and sympathy. All the members of the family were present at the funeral and many of the close friends of the deceased and family.
 The pallbearers were: Active, Walter Moore, w. B. Hillhouse. James Doyell, c. H. Nesbitt. K. A. Conville. j.. H. Miller and R. E. Newman. Honorary, G. B. Mccormack. w. D. Jelks. w. w. Crawford. J. c. Maben, Jr., J. w. Mo- Queen, L. Sevier, P. J. Rogers, Dr. R.. M. Cunningham, Henry B. Gray, Louis ". Clark. Hugh Morrow. Dr. A. E. Meadow, M. D. Orcutt. F. Boutelle. Walker Percy. Culpepper Exum, James Vance, James Weatherly, J. c. Patter- son. F. w. Barrett, J. B. McClary and A. G. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
HALF A HUNDRED
 START YEAR WRONG
No Allowances for Holiday Indiscre- tion Made by Judge Anderton

Fifty-fve persons started the New Year wrong.
 That most dismal feeling-a session in the police court-was experienced by over half hundred residents of Birmingham. The gloomy reception of passing the first day of a brand new year peering from behind iron bars was that of r who had to suffer for the sins of 1916.
 Others might have considered New Years day a holiday. but not Judge An derton. He reviewed the misfortunes ot those who had gambled. violated the pro- hibition statute and overspeeded-these were the three principal offenses-and slapped on the fines. Into the coffers of the city went $159 and a few more were added to the roster of the jail.
 The heaviest fine was S5S and 30 days This was assessed against three violators of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
PIG IRON MARKET
 FIRM AND STEADY
Demand for Iron Persistent Despite
 Recent Peace Proposals

The pig iron market Is firm and steady.
 The minimum for 1917 delivery remains at $24 and has been unchanged for over two weeks. One large interest reported yesterday single order calling for 5000 tons and stated that the, market was very firm. While the recent peace pro- rosals have had tendency to make buyers uncertain. the demand for pig iron has been as persistent aS1s usual during the holidays
 A Foreign inquiries have been received in considerable numbers by two producers. However. the inability of the companies to have steamers to transport the iron to Europe and the levant have caused them to refuse the offered tonnage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
STEEL PLANT RECORDS WILL BE SURPASSED
Employes of Tennessee Company Re- solve to Break All Records
 for Year

The New Year resolution at the Ensley steel plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was that all pre- vious high marks are to be smashed dur ing January.
 The open hearth steel mills. which set new record during October when s7 7.0OO tons of steel were produced, are aiming at 5000 tons. There is reason to be- lieve that this mark will be attained in asmuch as there are 5S turns during the month of January.
 Tn the other departments, the same de- termination has been expressed and the steady grind win proceed during Janu- ary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
Ticket Offices Cloae.]

The various city ticket ofFices of the railroads operating in Birmingham were closed after 1 o'clock yesterday after- noon.
 The traffic on the railroads was rather light. but the travel will 6row heavier from now until January 10 when the hol- iday rates expire. The exoduq of th4 hun dreds of Alabama Studentt t1 kl(olr v1lxl- oils schools md collegen UI]E hGSIn to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
Annual Meeting of
 the Humane Society

The annual meeting and election of of ficers of the Birmingham Humane so- ciety will be held Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the council chamber of the city hall. Mrs. W. M. Wood, president. requests all members and friends of the society to be present, as much busi- ness is to be transacted.
 Reports of the officers, city and county, will be made and plans outlined for the work of the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
Vessels Reported Sunk

London, January 1.-Lloyds reports the following vessels as having been sunk: The Greek steamer Demetrios Inglesis 2OSs tons crew landed; the Norwegian steamers Flora. 10& tons. crew landed, and Evn. part Of crew landed: the Rus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
Attempted Suicide

Jennie Hudgins, negro, of 721 Seventh alley, south, attempted to commit sui- eide yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the above address by taking carbolic acid. The woman was carried to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency car. Little hope Is held out for her re- covery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-02
WHAT TO DO FOR BAD COLDS

If you want a cough medicine that gives quick and sure action In heal ing colds. coughs or croup, get Foley'6 Honey and Tar. It heals inflamed or swollen membranes insehroat. chest or bronchial tubes; breaks up tight coughs. loosens the phlegm. makes breathing easier. stops tickling In throat. w. \. Thomas, sunmerville. io s mort efziolent remody for coughs. sssssi:sss s:'isss s I'll ssss sss1ssss I; .'A