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MERC HANTS AD VISE
if CONSUMERS TO BUY
SUGAR CAUTIOUSLY
»
Opinions Conflict as to !
Whether or Not Present
Inflated Prices
Will Hold Up
_ f 1
R. E. ORR THINKS
LIMIT REACHED AND
EXPECTS A DECLINE
Henry W. Fowlkes Expects Slump in
*i0 Days—Caldwell Advises Patient
Waiting—Many Reluctant to
Discuss Conditions
♦ ♦
» SUGAR FOR *1 i
1 Yellding Bros. 12% $
* T.ynn Grocery Co. 11 i
i C. E. Davis & Co. 11 4
4 Thomas J. Batson . 13 4
4 J. B. Burris & Son .. 12 4
4 (Wood lawn). 4
4 J. G. Fowler (Bessemer). 12 4
4 W. S. Brown . 13 4
4 Drennen & Co. 12 4
4 Hogan Bros. 12 4
4 Bovett Bros. 10 4
4 Home Grocery Co. 13% 4
4 Mackln Bros. 12 4
4 Hal J. Copeland . 12 4
4 Norwood Grocery Co. 12 4
4 Atlantic & Pacific . 13 4
4 Fowlkes & Myatt . 12 4
4 Orr & Roberts . 12 4
4 V. W. Wood & Co. 13 4
4 Shropshire & Daniels . 12 4
4 Clark* Bros.y. 10 4
4 Highland Grocery Co. 4
4 (Ensley.) . 12 4
4 H. G. Hill Grocery Co. 14 4
4 Lane & McKelvey declined to 4
4 tell The Age-Hernid how •
4 ninny pounds of sngnr that 4
4 firm sella for 91.00. 4
4 ♦
Conflicting views are expressed by the
merchants of the city as to whether or
not present exorbitant sugar rates will
remain in effect for any length of time;
but the consensus of opinion seems to
he that quotations have reached the high
est stage "of advance. Some dealers say
that the market has been overbought and
now must necessarily seek lower price
levels; others state it as their belief that
present prices will be maintained for a
long time to come. Several merchants re
fused to be quoted, stating that they
were not well versed in market condi
tions.
“Limit” Reached Friday
R. E. Orr of Orr & Roberts said; “In
my opinion sugar quotations had reached
the highest stage of advance Friday
morning when the wholesale price in
Birmingham was held at $S per hun
dred. Later In the day there was a de
cline of 25 cents per hundredweight.
This decline, I believe, marked the be
ginning of a slow but steady decline in
prices. I had some sugar in stock before
I noted the upward trend of the mar
ket. I then made several purchases as
prices advanced; and so have sugar in
stock upon which widely varying prices
were paid. I have now ceased to buy.
however, having decided to make no fur
ther inlays until prices have become
much lower than at the present, or my
stock has become entirely exhausted. One
large wholesaler of Birmingham, "f ant
told, is now filling all orders at $7.50,
f.o.b. this city. In my opinion, this de
cline is significant. The market has gone
wild and prices had become somewhat
inflated. Sugar quotations are now' seek
ing a much lower level. Of course the
sugar market will not be normal for
sometime to come; for the European war
situation must continue to exert a buoy
ant influence. Present wholesale prices,
however, can but be regarded as some
what artificial; and are, perhaps, in a
large measure the result of undue spec
ulation.”
Slump in Sixty Days
Henry W. Fowlkes of Fowlkes &
Myatt paid; “To the best of my judg
ment present sugar rates will remain in
effect for at least GO days, when there
may be a decided falling off in prices;
but thig is very uncertain, for no on 3
can bo certain concerning the market
developments when such a war as this
unprecedented European affair is in pro
gress. As no one can foretell the period
of time over which the conflict will be
drawn out, it naturally follows that it
w'ould be unwise to hazard a guess as
to future market developments.”
Care for Present Needs
F. B. Yeilding of YeilcUng Brothers
said: “My firm was extremely fortunate
in having made large purchases before
war conditions had affected the market.
It was only yesterday ♦hat a solid car
load of the commodity, which is at pres
ent in such great demand, reached Bir
mingham; and it will certainly be stored
away with great care. The arrival of this
shipment brings our sugar holdings up
to a car and a half, as a half car re
mained of a previous purchase which we
bad made. I don’t pretend to have fore
seen the probable magnitude of the pres
ent conflict; but the fact remains that
our.concern is now in a position to take
the best of care of its trade. Our quo
tation is now 12% pounds for $1. We do
not advise the public, however, to lay
in heavy supplies; for no one can say
that there will not be a slump in prices
in the near future. I believe It to be
« the best policy’for the consumer to con
fine sugar purchases to present needs
and await further developments before
deciding as to supplying future needs,
perhaps prices now in force are the re
sult of overspeculation.”
“Patient Wailing” Advised
»S. L. Caldwell, manager for W. S.
Brown said: “I would prefer not to take ,
a -guess aE to future developments in
t the sugar market. For I believe the only ,
* persons qualified to speak with author- (
ity on the present situation is the re- -
finer. However, I would advise no one
to make large purchases at prices now
in force, for I believe the ‘patient wait- ■>
ing’ policy W'ould apply well to the pres
ent sugar situation. Our firm is well t
prepared to supply the needs of all its «
customers, and 'I believe . ur rates to be
quite reasonable. We sell a 25-pound sack
of sugar for $1.90 and make a price of .
$1 lor 13 pounds.’
Buy Slow Is Advised ‘
E. S. Moore, proprietor of the North- 1
Bide market, said: "There are numerous 1
rumors in circulation in regard to the
Birmingham sugar market. I heard Bat- *
urday that one firm had 15 carloads in J
stock and refused to make sales at pres
ent prices. It seems that these people ex
pect an upward trend shortly In sugar ^
quotations. But I certainly would not '
risk any capital in buying large quail- !
ties of sugar at the price which now
prevails." 1
l| In the Wake of the War !
Y ICalloseU from Page Oae) I
assistance to an attacking fleet in giving Y
them sighting points. They also have de- •
strnyed the rallfoad bridge at the boun- I
dary of their leased territory and have t
rased the Chinese villages within the ter- 1
- * s
rltory. The inhabitants of these villages
have been partially compensated.
JAP CHARGE
LEAVES BERLIN
Berlin, via London, August 24.—(8:50
p. m.)—The Japanese charge d’affaires,
who was handed his passports by the Gor
man government yesterday, left Berlin
today. His departure was accompanied
by no untoward incident. He is proceed
ing to the Dutch frontier.
The first post from the United States
since the outbreak of the war reached
Berlin today, it included letters and pa
pers up to August 15.
Courteous Treatment
London, August 24.-(8 p. m.)—The cor
respondent at Amsterdam of Reuter’s
Telegram company sends a story taken
form the Aachner Post telling of the
courteous treatment General Iceman,
commander of the Liege forts, received
at the hands of General Von Emmich, of
the German forces.
“General Leman,” the story runs, “was
found by the Germans nearly suffocated
under the ruin! of a destroyed fort. The
German officers treated him with the
greatest friendliness, took him before
General Emmich, to whom the Belgian
handed over his sword.”
In recognition of General Leman’s brave
j conduct in a hopeless situation, General
Von Emmich returned his sword to him
and after a short rest he was taken
with other captive officers to Aix-la
, Chapelle and thence to Cologne.
Americans Leave
[ Nice, France, August 24.—(3 p. m.f via
Paris 4:15 p. m.)—Three hundred Ameri
cans left here today for Barcelona, from
which port they will sail for the United
States.
Most of the other Americans at Nice
who waited until the French mobiliza
tion was completed already have gone to
Paris.
Resident Americans have taken charge
of ten beds in a local Red Cross hospi
tal for French wounded.
London, August 24.—The Cunard liner
Aquitania, now in the government serv
ice, anchored this evening on the Mersey
bar with her bow’s damaged, according
to a Lloyds dispatch from Liverpool.
London, August 24.-00:80 p. m.I—A
Lloyds dispatch from Falmouth says the
United States cruiser North Carolina ar
rived there today.
London, August 24—(9:01 p. m.)—A dis
patch from Amsterdam says that the
commander of the American cruiser Ten
nessee. Captain Benton C. Decker, today
called upon the American minister at The |
Hague, Henry Van Dyke.
London, August 24.—(9:01 p. m.)—Julius
Lay, the American consul general at
Berlin, is about to leave I^ondon for his j
post by way of Holland.
French Army Defeated
Berlin. August 24.—(By wireless to the
Associated Press from Nauen, Germany,
via Sayville, L. I.)—Official announce
ment was made here today that the Ger
man army, commanded by Grand Duke
Albrecht of Wurtemburg, has defeated a
French army at Noufchateau. It captured
many guns, flags and prisoners, including
several generals.
German armies under Prince Rupprecht
of Bavaria; Crown Prince Frederick Wil
helm and Grand Duke Albrecht captured
150 guns at Luneville, Blamont and Cirey,
in the French department of Meurthe and
Moselle.
The army commanded by the crown
prince pursued the French beyond
Longrwy. The Germans are west of the
River Meuse and advancing against
Maaubeuge.
They have beaten an English brigade i
of cavalry.
General Engagement Continues
Paris, August 24.—(2:57 p. m.)—"The gen
eral engagement continues today with
desperation," is the wording of an official
note given out today. Already both sides
have suffered serious losses.
German Victories Confirmed
Paris August 24.—(3:10 p. m.)—An official
announcement says that Luneville,
Amance and Dieuloard, In the department
of Meurthe and Moselle, have been oc
cupied by the Germans. Tile French front
elsewhere has not been much damaged.
Great Battle in Progress
Paris, August 24.—(10:18 a. m.)—The fol
lowing official announcement was made
here today: , i ,
'the -.eo! battle between the greater
part of the forces of England and France
against the bulk of the German army
continues today. The mission of the Eng
liso and the French Is to hold virtually
the entire German army in Belgium, while
our armies pursue iholr successes in the
east.” **
"The Russians occupy territory 50 miles
wide on the German frontier.
"After a great victory the Servians are
now ready to invade Austrian territory
to the north of the River Save.
"T"“ Rusa’au line on the German
frontier extends from Tilsit to Iversburg
a..u to Ayers The German population Is
evacuating Willenberg. 91 miles so"th*-<«t
of Koeningshurg. because of the arrival
of Russian columns from Poland,
already have penetrated a considerable
distance toward Soidau."
Dire Threat Against Belgium
London. August 24.—(4:22 p. m.)—The
London pupers today quote the German
paper, Tngllsehe Rundschau, as declaring
that Belgium bitterly will rue tile time
she dared to oppose her mighty power
a neighbor. Great Britain, the German
paper also says, will pay dearly for her*
notable interference in the war by seeing
the permanent establishment of a German
naval base on the coast of Belgium.
The pan-Germanic organs declare that
the portions of Belgium now overrun by
the German army will be permanently in
corporated in the German empire.
Italian Troops Concentrate
Geneva, August 23.-(Via Paris, August
24, 4:15 p. m. Delayed in transmission.)—
Italian troops, according to the reliable
information reaching tie re. are concentrat
ing on the Austrian frontier territory.
The French frontier of Switzerland lias
been virtually stripped of its garrison,
owing to partial mobilization by individual
an(! not by public order. Ac
cording to reports In Geneva the Italian
army has been raised and reviewed to the
number of 200,000 men.
Just the Part for Him
*rom Answers, London.
YY hat Pawt have you—aw-weserved
nUl\ Miss coaohem?” asked'young
Sap.eigh of the fair manager of the
amateur theatricals.
„"1Yhy;I re«,Iy- ,Mr- sapldgh." she re
plied—Miss Coachem, It will be observed
was a very tactful young woman—"I'm
afraid we quite forgot about you, and
now—how very sinfortunatel-all-the parts
Have been assigned."
Young Spaleigh’s eyeglasses clattered to
the floor, and so dejected became his
mien that even Miss Coacnem's cunning
Heart welted somewhat.
"By the way.” she continued, •'! be
lieve the part of the heroine's father
s still vacant. Perhaps that would suit
you?"
Young Sapleigh's face brightened via
bly.
“The pawt,” he said. "Is weally of lit
tle—aw—consequence, doncher know, pro
dded that I’m one of the—aw—actaha.
Er—aw-what am I—aw—supposed to do
n the pawt?”
"YVell," replied the nianageress, who
lad hoped to steer clear of this question,
'since the whole plot depends in the
)eroine being an orphan. I'm afraid It’ll
>e necessary for you to remain dead!"
Prsm tbe New York Tribuna *
Refugees From War Zone
Talk of the Situation
London. August 24.—(9:40 p. m.)—Dr. R.
K. Morton of Philadelphia, who arrived
in liondon from Lausanne, said:
“Alarm Is preading in Boulogne. The
idea now prevails there that the Germans
will try to capture that port as part ot
a general plan to shut, off communication j
between France and England. The peo
ple of Boulogne fear the foggy, cloudy
.season, when they expect activity by the
Germans along the English channel.”
A prominent Massachusetts woman who
reached London by way of The Hague,
said that when she left Munich on Tues
day the city was much depressed on ac
count of rumors that the Munich troops
had suffered heavy losses a few days
before at Muelhausen. It was reported
that nearly half the families of Munich
had relatives among the killed or wounded
but the facts were kept from strangers.
One countess Is said to have lost three
sons in the Muelhausen engagement.^
Oscar S. Straus, former American am
bassador to Turkey and member of the
permanent court of arbitration, said to
day:
"Sympathy with allies in the war would
be greatly Increased were it not for the
feeling that Russia does not grant all
her citizens equal rights in times of peace.
In war Russia is willing that men of all
faiths shall fight. All her citizens want
to fight. But in a spirit of fairness Rus
sia should put all her citizens on an equal
footing both in time of war and in time
of peace.
• i hey offer their lives together In be
half of the government; they should stand
on an equal footing after the war. Rus
sia s assurance,that It will treat all equal
ly would strengthen the allies, would con
vince neutral nations that Russia will no
longer discriminate against its citizens,
and I hope that Great Britain and France *
will suggest diplomatically that Russia
strengthen tlie triple entente by such ac
tion.”
BRITISH PEOPLE
ARE AWAKENING TO
THE FULL GRAVITY
OF WAR SITUATION
(Continued from Page One)
sent to Antwerp for sufferers who have
taken refuge there. Thousands of Bel
gians have crossed the French border
for asylum, and a committee will ar
range for their relief.
England and Franco apparently pro
pose to care for their smaller ally,
who thus far has borne the brunt of the
hardships which the war entails.
No Evidence of Conspiracy
New York, August 24.—The federal
iryiiry into the higher cost of food
since the war began ih Europe has not
developed that the increases were un
warranted, according to Roger B. Wood,
United States assistant district attor
ney in charge of the investigation.
No evidence of conspiracies to force
up the price of food has been disclosed
which would warrant criminal action
being instituted by the government.
Mr. Wood said today: "Generally
speaking, there has been no unusual
rise In the price of foodstuffs. There
have been increases in a few commod
ities, but some of these have become
dearer because of natural causes.
I will admit that the timeliness of
our inquiry might have arrested a gen
eral upward movement of prices due
to the greed of retailers and whole
salers."
William M. Offley, division superin
tendent of the local bureau of investi
gation ol the department of justice ex
pects tp make his complete report to
Wash lug tor on Thursday.
district Attorney Whitman’s John
Doe inquiry into the higher cost of liv
ing was lesumed today before Chief
Magistrate McAdoo. Wholesalers who
testified said prices fluctuated with
supply and demand and denied that
there w as an understanding and among
packers to mice prices. Retailers who
were witnesses placed the blame on
the wholesalers.
Triangle Parasol Is Latest Fad
Atlantic City.—The riot of undisciplined
fancy in fashions continues here, despite
warnings from Paris and New York that
simplicity is to be the keynote.
A week ago the basque dress, fashioned
alter the styles of 30 or more years ago.
made its first appearance on the board
walk. and, although there were many who
declared it w-ould not become poputar be
cause too extreme, there were dozens on
the boardwalk today.
I The flame veil, first seen here last
t Sunday, has now taken its place as a
regular feature of milady’s costume, and
two more novelties—the tliree-cornored
parasol and the “party box"—came out
this morning. Several of ine now shaped
parasols, which have six ribs set in pairs
close together, making th«* three-cornered
effect, were in bright king’s blue silk,
with a white edge and black and white
cording around them further to define
the shape. A directoire bow was placed
at one turned-up side.
The ‘party box" is such a handy affair
that many women who purchased them
recently have w'ondered why nobody e\ er
though of them before. The box Is about
six by four inches, bound in colored
leather and fitted with a handle. Inside
are miniature toilet articles of every de
scription—hail file, mirror, powder puffs,
rouge pencil, chamois and hairpins. Some
of the more expensive “party boxes" even
contain a set ol “Kis-me-quick" curls.
HIRE PULLMAN SECTION
FOR WATER SPANIELS
From the New York Herald.
Two little water spaniels cost Mrs.
G. M. Eaughlin, III., whose husband is
a member of the firm of .lones & Haugli
lin of Pittsburg, a great deal of trouble
yesterday. She wanted to take the dogs
with her to Bar Harbor, and yet did not
wish to leave them at the mercy of the
baggage man. She has been stopping at
,the Vanderbilt, and it was the porter or
that hotel who solved the problem for
Mrs. Eaughlin.
Wiggles and Fritz, the two dogs, were
given over to the porter's care in the
morning, and he made arrangements for
a special section of a Pullman car for
them. Mrs. Laughlln, when site heard
that that was the only way she could have
the dogs with her, Iwd derided to hire
the compartment.
The conductor of the train glared at
Fritz and Giggles when they were taken
aboard the train, as he had not heard
that they ware traveling de luxe.
A Question of Politeness
From the Boston Transcript.
Bobbie and Elsie were told that there
were two apples on the table for them.
Being taught to consider each other first,
Bobbie said: ‘‘Take your choice. Elsie.”
“No.” said Elsip, “you take your choice.”
Eacli kept insisting that the other take
first choice, until finally Elsie broke the
deadlock by taking the bigger apple. In
stantly Bobbie's eyes mlashed and he ex
claimed wrathfully, “Put that back and
take your choice.”
HasaCureforPellagra
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remedy when I did I would not have
lived much longer. I am glad you dis
covered this wonderful remedy that
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ing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my
weight was *0 odd pounds; now It Is
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This Is published at her request If
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anyone who suffera from Pellagra. It
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Baughn. who has fought and conquered 1
the dreaded malady right In the
Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
The symptoms—hands red like sun- 1
bum, skin peeling off. sore mouth, the ,
lips, throat and tongue a flaming red. ,
with much muclious and choking, Indi
gestion and nausea, either diarrhea or i
constipation.
There Is hope If you have Pallagra.
You can be cured by Baughn’s Pallagra i
Remedy. Get big free book on Pallagra. I
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money is refunded In any case where 1
the remedy falls to care. i
SOUTHERN BANKS
CAN (1ET MONEY TO
FINANCE 4,000.000
BALES OF COTTON
(Continued from Page One)
Past experiences were cited in which
government funds had been diverted to
the sole use of the land or crop specu
lator and Secretary McAdoo demanded
and was promised the name of a hank
In Arkansas which was alleged to have
loand speculators $170,000 originally de
signed for the use of the producer.
Interesting Points
Two especially interesting points brought
out on the government side of the ques
tion came from President Willson and
Secretary McAdoo. “Keep cool," said the
President to the visitors. “Do not. be
come any more excited than you would
under normal conditions.” “Polities must
and shall be kept out of the conference
and out of the ultimate relief measures,’*
said Secretary McAdoo.
Among the concrete plans suggested
were two or three from Alabama, the
first coming from O. W. Palmer, of
Union Springs, who spoke for the pro
ducers of Bullock county. This provided
that the government should advance to
local banks funds to cover half the crop
at a valuation, of 9 cents a pound, or
$45 a bale, to he ^carried for six months;
the cotton to be carried in brick or
cement warehouses; the local banks to
maki ad vanees on American middling at
2 per cent in the last year, said Mr. Pal
mar. Cotton had sold at 13 cents and a
valuation of 9 cents would be a fair basis.
“Send the money to the local banks, 1
where the cotton is produced." argued 6
Mr. Palmer, "so that the producer may ’
have the solo benefit and not the specu
la tor.”
Uabor, he added, was becoming uneasy
under present conditions, and the south
now faces a possible sacrifice of its crop,
so immediate action is imperative. He
filed a brief with Secretary McAdoo.
I'inrkard's Suggestion
Col. .1. S. Pinckard suggested, in effect,
immediate legislation for providing ships
to carry the crop abroad; that the gov
ernment take the war risk on cotton
^tapped abroad; that the government ad
vance, "Say, 8 cents a pound" on 2,600,000
bales of cotton, taking warehouse receipts
as security.
"It may bo claimed," said Colonel Pinck
ard, "that if the government is to carry
for the cotton farmer, it should carry
wheat and other foodstuffs for those who
produce them, but this Is not so. The
war will raise the prices of foodstuffs
enormously, but the price of cotton, un
less the grower has assistance to carry
the surplus crop, will drop enormously.”
Kyen as he was speaking in the Pan- 1
American building, this very point was (
under violent discussion on the floor oi
the Senate and under informal considera
tion by knots of members of the House.
Senator Martine of New Jersey in a speech
"threatened” to demand that applejack,
one of the principal products of his state,
be placed in Senator Hoke Smith s bill
for the warehousing of cotton. Western
senators said that canned salmon should
be included In any scheme for carrying
crops or "staple products," and Represen
tative Dietrick of Massachusetts said he
proposed to make a fight for the inclu
sion of truck from the market gardens of
his district. Smith's bill went through
with tobacco, canned salmon and naval
stores Included.
Should Protect Naval Stores
•I. W. Newman, commissioner of agricul
ture of Kentucky, and Senator James of
the same state, demanded In the confer
ence that the tobacco crop be financed
also, and former Governor Jennings ot
Florida said that naval stores must have
the same protection.
From tile remarks of Secretary McAdoo,
however, the cotton men oplnen thut first
consideration 'would be given to that
crop, and they are prepared for Its pro
tection, regardless of all other Interests.
Colonel Plnckard's estimate on cotton con
ditions agreed In the main with those
of Secretary McAdoo; that the normal
exportation of 7,200,000 bales to Great Brit
ain. Germany and France would be rut
in half and that American mills would
consume 1,000,000 bales more than their
usual demand of 5,400,000 thus leaving 2,
000,000 bales to be carried until this coun
try can spin it, or it can be taken abroad.
The Alabama men who answered the
roll cull at the conference were T. o.
Smith. Birmingham; Kmil, Well, Louis
Farley and J. S. Pinokard: Montgomery
W. M. Blount and C. W. Palmer, Pnlon
Springs, and A. M. Tunstall, Greensboro.
Mr. Farley presented a plan of relief
also.
Proper Warehouse Facilities
\N ashlngton, August 24.—Representa
t’ves of the various branches of the
cotton Industry. In conference hero to
uay with the fedpral reserve board and
other government officials, were as
sured by Secretary of the Treasury Me
A.doo that properly safeguarded ware
house receipts for cotton would be
made the basis for currency Issued by
new federal reserve banks. The con
ference Immediately took up the ques
tion of proper warehouse facilities and
discussed details of financing the crop
Secretary McAdoo declared the dispo
sition was to make not only cotton hut
tobacco and all other "stable products,
rroperly secured,” the basis of hank
credit.
The conference which represented
colton growers, merchants, bankers
and manufacturers for 22 states, after
a morning session with Secretary’ Mc
Adoo and the reserve board, called on
tin- President. He assured them of the
full co-operation of the government In
their efforts to meet the situation con
fronting the industry as a result of
closing of Hluropean markets by war.
The President urged thut every interest
do Its best to help itself.
“I am not willing to believe," he
said, “that the conferences are Intend
ed to call upon government to rescue
men who cannot help themselves, but
they are called for the purpose of
common counsel, and for putting at
the disposal of men who know how
to take care of themselves every le
gitimate Instrumentality of the gov
ernment itself.
Much Accomplished
"The conferences that wo have held
in rebent weeks have done a vast deal,
first of all to clarify problems and
second, and perhaps more Important,
to "show how by co-operation wo can
solve the problems. Not all of these
problems are going to be solved, but
they will come very near to being
solved, I for one have no doubt provided
always we keep cool and think of these
thlnge In the same self-poeeessed tem
per we would exercise If conditions
were not extraordinary. We are not to
be run away with by sudden excite
ment. we are not be Imposed upon by
-- ■ -
-Visiting Merchants
Will find it to their interest to
investigate our prices on
Men’s Fine Suits
Tt makes no difference whether you have been buying direct
from a manufacturer or a jobber * «
YOU’LL FIND HERE SUITS
In our End-of-Season Sale at less
than manufacturer’s cost. All wool
suits in blue serges or fancy wor
steds.
Real $15 Suits
now selling for.
Real $20 Suits (MO CA
now selling for.(1) XLrf«t-/U
Real $25.00 Suits Are Now $16.50
$30.00 Suits Are Now $20.00
In Our Furnishings for Men You’ll Find All Summer Stocks
Reduced
$1.00 Shirts.69c E. & W. Red Men Collars 9c
All 50c Underwear.r. 35c or 3 for 25c
All $1.00 Underwear.69c All 50c Neckwear .....:.. .29c
Men’s $5.00 $5 00 Cowhide
Trousers Suitcases or
$2.99 Bags $3.75
unusual conditions and the minute we
sit down together 1 am sure that we
can work things out.”
Tim conference devoted considerable
time to discussing warehouse facilities.
S. T. Morgan. Richmond, Va., represent
ing the Virginia-Carolina Chemical com
pany, said that following the secretary's
announcement his company had made all
arrangements for building cotton ware
houses throughout the south from North
Carolina to Texas.
Postmaster General Burleson urged the
cotton representatives to disregard radi
cal plans proposed for dealing with the
situation such as the valorization of cot
ton. Both the Postmaster general and
tlie Secretary of the Treasury warned
against hysteria and panic.
Discussion developed a sentiment fav
orable to the proposed purchase of ships
by the government for the foreign trade.
It was said with South American and
Asiatic trade routes opened to the Ameri
can ships, the American manufacturers
could extend their cotton cloths to these
markets and increase their consumption
of raw cotton by 1.500.000 bales. The gen- >
eral opinion was that 3,000,000 or 4,000,000
bales of cotton would have to be carried
over as a result of the closing of British,
French and German mills.
Cotton manufacturers promised to make
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every effort to Increase their consumption
and agreed not to force clown prices for
raw cotton. Bankers agreed to make
every legitimate effort to aid In the fi
nancing of the crop.
Tfho conference will meet again tomor
row'.
Texas Solons Take Action
Austin, Tex., August 24.—Bills provid
ing for the placing of cotton warehouses
in Texas under state supervision and
for tho establishment 'f a system of
bonded warehouses were introduced in
the house today at a special session of
the Texas legislature called to consider
means of marketing the present cotton
crop in view of the situation caused by
the European war. State supervision was
proposed as an emergency measure and
bonded warehouses as a permanent solu
tion of tlie cotton marketing problem.
Both bills were referred to committees
who will confer with planters and bank
ers in perfecting the measures.
No bills were introduced In the senate
today.
Both brandies of the legislature ad
journed until tomorrow morning.
Former Governor Comer, J. M. Cody,
Luverne; Willliam Duncan Nesbit, Bir
mtngham; W. W. Rainer and Hugh Fos
ter, Union 8prlngs; Urey Goodman. Gads
den, were also present.
Are the Men to Blame?
From “The Right to Be Amused," In tha
Unpopular Review.
The present loonoclasm concerning our
once Idolized women will do very little
good until It be clearly perceived that
what Is very much the misfortune of tha
American woman Is also very much the
fault of the American man. When he
begins to realize that he is not merely a
provider or patron, hut In the fullest
senso a partner, the old sentimentalism
w'lll give way to reality and common
sense.
Testing the Qualifications
From the Washington Htar.
The young man in the bureau of inform
(nation laid down the railroad guide and
looked reproachfully at the woman who
had turned In a volley of questions.
“Madame/' he said, “you can't possibly
take all those trains you are asking*
about.”
"I know It,” she replied, serenely; “hut
as long ns I didn't have anything else
to do I thought I'd Just sea for myself
how much you railroad men really know
about your business.”