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Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
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Cash quotations: Flour was dull and sass Rf'ss So nsd :pNsos N eean lard, s$s5as STA short rib sides. sssSSt a.os t.cs sides 's4@iisM; whisky, N.is.
 In Wall Street.
 News York. Jan. s.-,There were brief spurtszof activity at the stock exchange to- and generally speaking speculation was to either aavaes or Gt prices In consequence the traders has the market ma all to themselyeS ssye, perhaps, in by firm. with close Washington connec- tions rose from 11Os. to 112,k, !, The fact that sufficiant to start the smaller shorts to cover but it was noticeable that as soon as the demand from that source ceased the stock net gain of only 4 per cent for the day. The grangers, Chicago Gass the coalersand thnonshout % the session, althoush the Iiuetiy ations were by no means Import ant Ear5y transactions were attended with agGoipphrr were scored by the shares just named, but in the afternoon there was a disposition to cent ensued, with final rally of k to &. Manhattan was weaker than the rest and left off at s75s after selling down from ssa4 lower at i'll and closed at 111as. Among the specialties, Tobacco, Anierican Spfrfts and cansdan cs seG and sSdyaafssd yafs Es 5s fell 2. A feature of the days trading was the steady selling by arhitrage houses Of Louisville, St. Paul and other issues listed abroad. The weakness of Manhattan was ascribed to the publication of the report of a decrease of nearly s.0O0, 900 in the number of passengers carried by. the elevated foad during that year. Speculation closed sFh sasfy sifsey eisei May n fdtsi is1 149.o1s shares. including R,4o0 Sugar. lb.soo
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
the woman's Christian Temperance

the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Alabama.
 Mrs. Lake then addressed the audience and repeated her brilliant success of the preceding evening. She showed how woman's help was needed in this cause, for woman has ever been the helpmate of man, linked with him for veal or woe by Divine Providence, and therefore when 1t was question of uprooting vice, or en- couraging virtue she must ever stand by his side to smooth his way and by her loving help and tender hands to minister to him, as a companion of lifes journey, in his labors.
 The appeal was most successful and eighteen charter members of the organ iZation were enrolled. The pledge of the society was then administered by Rev. Father Murray as follows:
 T promise, with the Divine Assistance, and in honor of the sacred thirst and agony of our Savior to abstain from all intoxicating drink, to prevent as much as possible by advice and example, and to discountenance the drinking customs of society,""
 Officers of the new society were elected as follows: President, Miss Belle Dan- gaix; vice-president, Miss M. Rabibte; re- corning secretary, Mrs. J. Kennedy, and treasure, Mrs. P. G. Bowman.
 After a hearty vote of thanks and an expression of good wishes to Mrs. Lake, the meeting separated.
 There will be a children's meeting at 10 a. m. today, after which Mrs. Lake will leave for St. Louis.
 A delightful reception was rendered Mrs. Lake yesterday afternoon by the Ladies of Charity of the Eagle hotel.
 The reception committee consisted of Mesdames M. Clifford, J. Ross, c. B. Spencer c. Wilson, T. H. Moulton, R. D. Johnston, w Herdie, W. H. Jeffries, w. Ballard, F. Holt, G. M. Cruickshank, P. G. Bowman, V. Gibb, Jr H. c. Gibbons, and the Misses O'Brien, Cahalan, Dan gaix and McCrossin.
 A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the seventy ladies who came to pay their respects to the guest of the even ing, and delicious refreshments were served under the direction of Mrs. Cliff ford. is
 Towards the close Mrs. Lake was pre- vailed upon to speak on her favorite sub ject, and all were charmed by her grace and easiness of delivery and diction. There is no necessity for Mrs. Lake to disclaim connection with the new wo- man. Every step that she takes, every wordthat she speaks. every glance of her eyes tells its own tale of her perfect wo- manliness according to the highest type of Christian womanhood
 Birmingham is indebted to Mrs. Lake for her visit, and will extend to her a warm greeting on her next appearance in the Magic City,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
THE CONVICT COMMITTEE
Visited Coalburg Yesterday and Will Be in Session at the Morris Hotel
 Today.

The convict committee inspected the mines at Coalburg yesterday. Chairman Cunningham was seen by State Herald reporter last night, and stated that his committee found things in fairly good condition. The committed, he says, is devoting full time to the work and will have their report complete and ready by the time the legislature reassembles.
 The committee will remain in the city today and will be in session at the Nor ris hotel from g o'clock to II 80 in the morning and from o'clock to 3:30 in the afternoon, and those who are interested are requested to go before them.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
A HITl A GREAT BIG HIT!

A HIT! A GREAT BIG HIT!
 "On Broadway Maggie Clines new play, will be presented at the opera house on Wednesday. ar. es4l,e.l
 It has proven itself a success by doing a phenomenal business in New York Philadelphia and Boston, where crowds not only stood up every night, but were even unable to get into the theater. The play was written especially for Maggie Cline by Clay M. Greene and Ben Teal and is a clever reflex of everyday occur rences in the metropolis, all brought out by the exceedingly clever and interesting work of the star and her strong support ing company. There is a mysterious shooting, the rescue of a girl from drown ing, and a gorgeous crash of a sky scraper building, but through 1t all Miss Cline acts as naturally and easily as an experienced legitimate star, and the ren- dering of her role of Mary Brady bears out all the promise of dramatic ability given in her splendid success in character work on the vaudeville stage. As a star she is a success of the first magnet, and critics everywhere have acknowledged her artistic success Of Maggie Clines own particular hit too much cannot be said. She displayed qualities as an ac- tress, flexibility of method an ease of delivery, and a grace of presence which was totally unexpected in such a recent acquisition from the vaudeville ranks She still introduces those songs which have won for her such an enviable repu- tation, and has more than ever conclu- sively proven her rights to the title of ssrhe Irish Oueen 1" @ts3i1 pft
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Notice of Sale.

Notice of sale of 16th sec. school lands iu township 20, range 4 west, in Jefferson County, Ala.
 will, on the 23d day of January, 1897. be- tween 10 a. m. and p. m.,. in front of Jasper miles south of Bessemer, sell to the highest bidder, the south h ot sec. 16. and the K of pe 4 and the se A of nv "A, sec. 16, T. 20, and fifty-one hundredth dollars and knock ing of to the highest bidder. These lands lie on the south side Shades creek in Jeffer- son county, Ala. Terms made known on day of sale. Fl. N. TYL0R, G ' Dec. 26 lS96. Township Trustee, 12-27- -96-su-4t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
SOCIETY.

MT. H. P. Hef1in will act as attendant at the wedding of Hon. Benton McMillan and Miss Lucille Foster, in Shreveport, La., on the goth. MT. McMillan is mem- Der of congress from Tennessee, and has taken foremost rank in the house. Miss citizens of Birmingham, having visited her friend, Mrs. W. H. Kettig, on two oc. casions. She is an elocutionist of cul- tivation, and recited patriotic poem at the confederate reunion in this city. Her last visit was on her return home from a > trip through Europe She is beautiful and accomplished.
 Richmond Fruit, of Leighton, Ala, was married to Miss Edna Lee Sadler, at Nashville on the eth.
 A most enjoyable evening is expected on Tuesday, the 12th of January. Invita- tions are out to all friends of the Church of the Advent to meet the Yellow Kid" at Mrs. E. M. Tutwilers. 2117 Seventh avenue, from 4 to and from to 12. Admission, 25 cents.
 Hon. Philander Morgan is in the city. looking after the interests of his news paper, the Tribune.
 Miss Pauline Adams, of Montgomery, is the guest of Miss Mattie Fowler, 1707 Eighth avenue, North.
 MT. Eugene Todd and family have re- moved from Bessemer to Birmingham, and located on Third avenue and Twenty second street.
 The undersigned, who were requested to act as a committee on the May Music Festival, pending further and permanent organization beg leave to invite and urge upon all lovers of music in the city and suburbs to meet in the hall of the Elks, over the First National bank, on Monday next at 7:30 p. m., for the purpose of or ganizing a May Festival chorus.
 Especially do we invite the members of the Mendelssohn, Treble Clef, Messiah Chorus, church choirs and all singing so- ceties to be present.
 By earnest, enthusiastic effort Birming- ham can present a series of entertain ments in the auditorium in May which will reflect much honor upon our city, and also greatly encourage love for health full good music Very respectfully,
 A. R. DEARBORN,
 R. S. MUNGER.
 OLIVER CHALIFOUX,
 F. M. ROOF,
 J. A. VAN LOOSE,
 Committee. As announced in yesterdays papers there was a meeting in St. Paufs hall last night for the purpose of organizing a woman's branch of the Total Abstfn- ence Union. There was a very good at- tendance and short address was made by Mrs. c. B. Spencer, state president Of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

first night of tTrilby. No such success had been achieved by any actor in this country in years, and Lackaye was the man of the hour.
 Before this production MT. Lackaye's friends had urged upon him the advisa- bility of undertaking a starring tour, but the actor, whose business abilities, by the way are almost equal to his artistic qual. ineations, steadfastly refrained from talk ing any such step, until as he said, he should run across a play in which he would feel justified in investing his money. .-a ts.sf s 3r.
 Mir. Lackaye has engaged Marie Vain wright as his leading lady, and the scenery and general stage appurtenances will be as lavish, according to the require ments, as money can secure. Hence the public may be sure of not only seeing this sterling actor at his very best, but may depend upon production and perform ance equal to the best ever seen upon any stage.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
New York Cotton Market.

New. York, Jan. s,-Cotton quiet; mid- ding 3-16c; net receipts, none; gross, 4,967 bales; forwarded, 1,5oS; sales, 59, all spinners; 2S576; exports to Great Britain. 5,SI4; France, 1882; continent, 2,S56; forwarded, e. 266; sales 2S,57S; spinners, IFS ports to Great Britain, 1S.696; France, 2, 100; continent, 22,676; stock. 1,20S, ,931.
 Total so far this week: Net receipts,
 16S, ,665; exports to Great Britain, 93 90o: France, 3.462; continent, 70,532; stock none. F. Total since Sept; l: Net receipts, 5,oss.- . France. 42s0S3; continent, l.I65,736 -~ T
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Chicago Change.

Chicago, Jan. S-Wheat continued, on the down grade today, the lowest prices of the week being seen. There was a complete lack of confidence and demoralizationf of the extreme sort was noted.in the bull ranks. Liverpool opening cables were steady, that being sufficient motive for selling, iras- much as we advanced 1c yesterday. Sight of the fact that the English market did not decline with us previously was lost, and when the break set in consideration of any bears have been emboldened by, success and are predicting even lower prices than. yer @ established Reported sales for xport here and caused moderate recovery late in the session. May wheat opened from S2c to 11fq1sc under yesterday. ' Cash wheat was weak and 11zc lower =so 7,rrt fte
 Corn weakened through sympathy with there being no trade to force a break. Quite sentiment in favor of better prices for cOrn cor has dey,eloped of late the reports of corn opened at 254@25ssc,i declined to 24%c, corn was steady, closing easy in sympathy with the futures. 5ag..i- e4,.a,liy 7 .!,-..'
 Oats declined because of the all-round due to the sympathy existing between, this and other speculative commodities, and no, eosea H aay he Nay Sa steady. H9t T9'
 Provisions-A slightly easier feeling was observed in product early, due to the sur roundings and to lower prices for heps Late in the session quite a good demand de- veloped, several packers and commission houses being. prominent as buyers. The talk of light receipts of hogs in the near future helped prices. May pork closed 10c higher May lard 5Q71Rc higher, May ribs 71k@10c higher. s, .s5
 Hides were quiet but firm. Natives, heavy, 91kc; light, SAC; native cows. heavy, SC; light Sc; butt brands, heavy, S12c: light, Tzc.
 Leading futures ranged as follows
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Jan. s.-12:30 p. m.-Cotton- Fair demand; prices firm; American mid ding. 4d; sales estimated at 1900 bales, American, I,300; speculation and export, 800; receipts none. Futures opened steady; demand moderate. American middling, low midding clause: 4.~
 January and February, March and April. 60-64d; June and July. 61-64d; August and September 3 60-64d Futures quet, tenders 100 bales ned dockets. s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Dry Goods.

New York, Jan. S.--There have been indi- cations today in the dry goods market of an improvement in demand in various quaf- ters, some. agents reporting that. for the orders hre such as to encourage them in.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ensley Land company will be held at Ala, on second Monday, Jan. Il, 1897, for the purpose of electing seven directors and for properly come before the meeting Tho stock transfer books will be closed Jan. l, 1897, and remain closed until Jan. 12, 1897.
 J. R. VAIL, Secretary
 Birmingham. Ala. Dec. Il. 1s96 12-12-td
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hopes of substantial expansion in business shortly. In the jobbing trade spring wash fabrics in printed and woven patterned lines and spring prints are being distributed moderately well, whilst at first hands busi- ness is quiet, pending the recorder demand
 Woolen goods of all transactions are ouiet and without material change.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
EAST LYNNE |"


 Manager Charles Whelan displayed his usual astuteness in his selection of Eu- genie Blair for the attraction at the opera house. Miss Blair and both believe that a revival of East Lynne" would be pleasing to every one who admires the good old dramas Of our present genera tion, there are many who, have never seen East ,Lynne"y presented by an ac- knowledged favorite assisted by strong company of artists. Therefore Eugenie Blair has decided to render the charac- ters of Lady Isabel and Madam Vine in Mrs., Henry Woods beautiful play of East Lynne" supported by her own especially selected cast, headed by the handsome and talented, young leading man, Edwin Ferry. The entire company will be under the personal direction of Miss Blair's husband, Robert Downing.
 Eugenie Blair is a beautiful woman of the southern type, 1.-the and graceful, and beyond all this, she can act, which fact is hardly necessary to mention, as her splendid ability is too well known to need comment Had she been alive when East Lynne" was written Mrs. Wood might have had Miss Blair in her mind when she conceived the beautiful and pa- thetic character of her heroine, Lady Isabel ', 9,.st ,.,-.
 Eugenie Blair's engagement takes place Tuesday evening. Miss Blair will be as- si; ed by Edwin Ferry; William Bram- we'll w B. Downing, Louis Frohoff, Stu art Robertson, Joseph Williams, Linda Downing, Mrs. Ella Wren, Cora Wells, and also Master Wells.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Chicago Cattle Market.

Union Stock Yards, H., Jan. Seattle Receipts. 6,O0O; market weak and 5cG1Oc lower; common to extra steers, 8. @5 IS; stockers and feeders, f4.25; cows and bulls $1:75q3.S5; Texans, 8. 4O(I42O.
 Hogs-Receipts, 31 ,OO0; market easy and 5c lower; heavy packing and shipping lots, S42la; choice assorted, s3.40q3.45; light, S325 Q3.45; pigs, S3d3.45.
 Sheep--Receipts, 1,000; market steady; in- ferior to choice, s2.50Q3.75; lambs, $3.5OD
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
Markers bye Telegraph.
Cotton Letter.

New York, Jan. S.-The bears, until today, have been sneering at the lighter receipts, but when they saw small figures of the port and interior movement today they ceased to sheer. Liverpool this morning gave us a grudgipg advance and our market in the forenoon was only few points higher, but at noon advices from Texas indicated a smaller yield in that state than had been reported and foretold approaching exhaus- tion at all interior points. This was fol- lowed by heavy buying for New Orleans account and prices shot upward. March, which opened at 7.0S, advanced to 7.19, clos ing firm at 71S bid. Our friends must be prepared for temporary set back any time, but we are now satisfied that the general tendency of the market will be upward.
 RIORDAN & CO.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

As announced in yesterdays papers there was a meeting in St. PauIs hall last night for the purpose of organizing a woman's branch of the Total Abstin- ence Union. There was a very good at by Mrs. c. B. Spencer state president Of
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
New Orleans.


 New Orleans, Jan S.-Sugar, strong; open kettle, according to. grade, 2AQ2 11-16c; cen- trifugal granulated, 3AG3%c; white, 31h0D I I-1sc; yellow. s-16a3ssc; seconds, 2Aq3Kc. loaf, s453; standard granuiated 1-16c; con- fectioners "A," 303 l5-16c.
 Moasses, weak; open kettle, 10020c; cen- trifugnl according to grade, 4@10c; syrup. Rice dull; fancy 5s4@sc; fair, 4a4Ac; com- mon nominal. Flour patents, s51o@515; extra fancy, $4.60Q$470
 Corn, No. mixed and white sacked, 31c; yellow 32c.
 Oats, No. ? western, 25@251kc; choice. 2sc. Bran COG.
 Hay, prime, s1s.5O@15.5O; choice. s16917 Pork, SS.00@$8.25.
 Dry salt shoulders, 4%c; long clear, short and short rib sides 4A@4a4c. Bacon shoulders 5AQ5ssc; short clear and short rib sides, 5G5hc. Lard. compound, 4A@4ssc; pure 41k@4sc. Hams, 10610%c.
 Coffee, Rio 14Ac; good ordinary, 11%c; common, 10c; Mexican, good, 17Ac; fair, 17Ac. Cotton seed oil, strictly prime, crude in bulk, 16Q1612c; in barrels, 1Sq1S1s,: refined. 23GD24c.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
St. Louis.

St. Louis, Jan. S-Flour dull and un- changed; patents, s460Q4.70; fancy ,s360Q0 S.70; choice, B. 104325 70 Wheat, lower; January, SIC; May, S7%G S8c; July, 75.
 Corn, lower; January, 2OAc; May 22asc;
 Oats, lower; January, 17c; May, 1s5sc
 Pork, standard mess, new, SS; old, $7.75.
 Lard, prime steam, $3.771a; choice, $S87lh. Bacon shoulders, $4.5o; extra short clear 4ssc; clear ribs, A.7O; clear sides, 47sc.
 Dry salt meats, extra short clear 41sc: clear ribs, 4ssc; clear sides, 41ac.
 High wines steady at s11S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-14

Southern Pac Co
Southern Ry....
do pref. 49,.
ST Louis 6 s +.
Do LIST pref.
do I'd pref. 49,.
Texas & Pacific.
Tol & q Central
do pref. 1880.
Union Pacific.
In Pac ID & @.
Wabash ........
do pref. $3.50.
Whee. & l. ID. q.
do pref. .......
Wis Central Co.
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Dipi0cno Noll1rs

OFFICE OF THE
THIRD AVENUE RAILROAD COMPANY.
Third Avenue. &th and Goth Streets
New York. Aug .. 1897.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS.
NOIlCE is hereby given 10 the stockholders
IL this Company that quarterly dividend % TWO
DOLLARS share las this day been declared tho
capital stock PAYABLE Monday Aug. 80. 1891 10 clock
holders u rscoTd On Saturday. Aug H. 1891, AZ "
o'clock M.
The transfer books u the Company w. he closed on
Saturday Aug Il. 500. II II o'clock n. and rema n
closed until Tuesday Aug 81 1884 At 10 O'Clock A. 81
IL prepare for the payment ~ the dividend
by order OF the Board Of Directors
ALFRED LAZARUS. Sccretary.
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but in the majority Of shares at small losses
from last nights closing figures. The wheat
market was also under the influence OF heavy
realizing and its weakness doubtless exerted
considerable influence upon the stock market
particularly in the Granger shares. whcn AT one
time were off materially from the opening.
Selling OF stocks for profits was the most pro-
nounced in the shares which have recently en-
ioyed the heaviest speculative attention. and as
I rule, the declines in these issues were the
greatest. Stocks such as Atchison ana READ
ing showed great resistance. their losses wheh
made being only small fractions. and In num-
Der Of low priced issues net gains were recorded
The general underlying strength of the market
was well tested and well proved to-day, and
operators who thought a break might be ac-
compished were sorely disappointed and dis
gusted Pressure to sell stocks for profits IN a
market based upon sound and legitimate cohul-
lions is not likely 10 cause anything beyond ten'
pOrary small reaction, and people VINO no!u
stocks ana those who have bought them for
rise arc too confident as TO the ultimate course
of values to he scared out on every decune
forced by realizing and bear pressure. III opera
tors keep within the bounds of safety ana 3D.
serve caution there should he no heavy preah
in prices. Arbitrage houses traded on both SIDES
Of the account to-day. their sales outnumberihs
their purchases: but it was reported that con-
siderable buying for foreign account ny houses
which are not in the arbtrage business had
been done both yesterday and to-day.
Prices for the last sales OF the principal active
stocks to-day, compared with the final hgures
of yesterday, were follows:
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CLOSING PRICES OF CHICAGO STOCKS
Chicago August 49, 1897.
Friday, August 13-p. 1

stock market trading was again conducted
upon a heavy volume Of business to-day, total
sales amounting to 5j2 Coz shares. against 74G..
27G shares yesterday. the last-named being the
high record for thu summer movement After
strong opening. prices sold off In response TO
heavy realizing sales. and throughout the day
exhibited considerable irreguarily and weak.
ness Losses were not easily brough. about
however, and there was no indication Of liquida-
tion or selling for reasons other than the taking
Of profits. although the bear element vas per-
siStent in IT'S efforts 10 depress values through
on, the day Last prices were above the lowest,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-14

OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN COAL COMPANY.
No I Broadway
New York. August 9th. 1897.
'HliE BOARD or DIRE TORS Of the Amer
lean ,ooi Company OF Aliegany County Nd. have
this day declared semi annual dividend q four cent
upon the capital stock NJ the Company. payabl, at this
oriee Nrlaesday Sent is 1871
The trfusf,r books Will be closed Aug 18th ~ 2
cloak T. u. aLi reoyenfd tho morning u Sept. 81
1874
GEORGE ~ BOWLBY. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-14

Oh ~ Ann WANTED by responsible party,
~ IV.VOO a loan for two years at =
~ unlisted securities OF value sufficient protect and
satisfv PHILLIPS & WELLS. Tribune Building.
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DipiNcnb Notices.

..,r-~NnNnno~D~~~Nrr</> (.c,So,Ty
CHICAGO AND ALTON RAILROAD COMPASamn-
~ ~ chicago H.. August T. 1887.
NOTICE.-A quarterly dividend OF one dol'
lar and cents per share mas 81 This
the Preferred and Common $500 10
Company payable the first day OF hors
the stockholders Of record =, the close 81 o0S" ~
on the 10th Instant. 49,. york W.T., M.
The dividend registered IN New iorh aasrs
paid at the Of the Company 3 Ase"'s ~
C'uy!er Morgan & Company ~ Pine strest; , hc
and the dividend shares registered IN MAS WIZ "
Pa'' d. WV ~ " Wv C. H. FOSTER. Treasurer