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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
CHEERFUL TONE IN SOME TRADE LINES Prospects Are Brighter as Year
 Comes to Close IRON AND STEEL STRONGER There Is Exceptional Ease In the Money Market, at Time When
 Higher Rates Are to
 Be Expected.
IRON AND STEEL STRONGER

New York December 24.-Bradstreefs tomorrow will say:
 Activity in holiday trade with sales equal to or in excess of last year at most markets and quiet in wholesale lines. as usual at this period, with fair recorders from iobbers and exceptionally strong and active markets for speculativey dealt-in staples, notably cotton wheat coffee and provisions, are the salient features of the week. Other points brought out are the sustained better feeling in iron and steel and exceptional ease in money at time when disbursement preparations might be expected to lead to high rates.
 Prices for raw textiles are a drawback with which the cotton manufacturing trade particularly is struggling. Hides. leather and wool are stronger in tone. In industrial lines the features are the end ing of the Colorado strikes and the grad ual downward re-adjustment of wages in coal, coke, iron and steel, to meet changed conditions Of supply and demand. The year is, however, closing in many lines with rather more cheerful tone than seemed possible some time ago. Re-affirm ing of billet, plate and structural steel prices has given a more confidential tone to some lines, despite criticism that ruling quotations discouraged new business. It might be observed, however. that finished iron and steel did not rise as high as crude material and therefore did not have as great a distance to fall. Large buy ing is not expected until after January l.
 Eastern cotton mills not well supplied with cotton are buying sparingly. Cotton goods arI stronger, forced by the strength of raw cotton but prospective buyers are all that will be taken at current quota lions.
 The eastern shoe trade is finishing well with a gain of IA per cent in shipments over 1902. Hides are stronger and leather feels the stimulus, though current busi- less Is seasonably light Wheat, including flour exports for the wee.i ending De- cember 4 aggregate 2,335, COG bushels against 3363, ,035 last week and 3,560 4S6 this week last year. For twenty five weeks of the cereal year they aggregate S3,21S.- 40 against 125, 021 in 1902 Corn exports for the week aggregate Sl6054 bushels against 637,S76 last week and 1,5O2, 55l a year ago.
 Failures in the United States for the five days ending December number 243 against 239 last week (seven days) and 166 in the like week in 1902. In Canada failures for the same period number 15 against % last week and 13 last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Y. M. C. A. WORK.

The educational work of the Young Mems Christian asociation will be open ed on January Il.
 D. M. Drennen is chairman of the edu- cational committee and he with General Secretary Jackson has completed the se- lection of instructors The selections were made with the greatest care and the result is most gratifying. The in- structors are:
 Arithmetic-Thomas c. Young, principal Martin school.
 Bookkeeping-E L. Parsons. expert ac- countant Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company
 Mechanical Drawing-E. L. Penrud- docke, head draughtsman Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company.
 Reading, Spelling and Writing-J. D. Williams, principal Woodlawn High school.
 at the T. M. C. A building in the even ings. The school is intended for employ ed men, and offers an unusual oppor- tunity to those who need special training or who for any reason are deficient in their education. It is the employed mans opportunity to better his position and increase his salary. The best possible ad- vantages are offered at a cost within the reach of all.
 The term will be three months and the cost will be barely enough to meet actual necessary expenses. The educational de- partment is of course one of the mem- bership privileges. But any self-respect- ing young man who is not engaged in any questionable business can become a member of the association on payment of the membership fee, $5 per year. and will then, of course, have the privilege of en- tering the classes not only this winter but next September when the department will open for it's second term.
 The tuition for the term Is for reading writing and spelling, or for arithmetic three dollars. For bookkeeping or me chanical drawing four dollars.
 It Is the desire of the committee and of the secretaries that every one who has the desire to take up one or more of these arrangement as to payments can be made. There are at present more than thirty thousand men in the association schools throughout the country and the number is increasing by leaps and bounds.
 J. S. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
ROOT WANTS MONEY.
Funds Are Wanted for Constructing
 lnsular Defenses.

Washington, Wecember H-Secretary Root has forwarded to the house of rep resentatives. through the treasury depart ment. a supplemental estimate of s2.526 900 for the immediate construction of the de- lenses of the insular possessions of the United States. In his request the secre- tary says:
 "Defenses for Porto Rico. the Hawaiian Islands, Guam and the Philippines are urgently needed to protect the newly ac- ouired territory of the United States and government property to be stored there; also to prevent interruption Of cable com munication between San Francisco, the territory of Hawaii and Manila"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
SUMMARY POWERS GRANTED.
Finland Will Remove Administrative
 Officials at Pleasure.

St. Petersburg, December 24.-The government of Finlanc has been em- powered to remove administrative off cials and school teachers, except uni versity teachers, and to stop their sal aries altogether, or partly without waiting for the conclusion of an in- quiry into their conduct
 -.mona the officials subject to the new powers are mayors, aldermen and others in the municipal communal serv- ices.
 It is officially explained that the powers granted to the governor gen eral in August proved inadequate be- cause of the continued agitation and obstruction of Russian measures by officials and owing to the fact that an inquiry of this nature aften lasts six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Arrivals in Town.

Miss Annie l. Gleary of Augusta. Ga, IS the guest of her sister. Mrs Cheney.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Berkely Watkins arrived last night from Richmond Va, and are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Hiden.
 MT. Albert Bush of Mobile and MT. T. G- Bush, Jr., are the guests of their pa-- ents. MT. and Mrs. T. C. Bush.
 Miss Eula Drennen has arrived from New York to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. William Drennen.
 Miss Eugenia Ballinger has arrived from New York.
 Mis- Edna Moore has arrived in town from Converse College.
 Miss Annie LeGrande has arrived from Converse College.
 Miss Maud Robinson of scottsboro is the guest of Mrs. John w. sain during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
CHARTER GRANTED NEW TRUST.
Believed That Window Glass Combine
 Will Go Through.

Pittsturg, Pa, December 24.-A charter was granted today in New Jer- sey to the Manufacturers Window Glass company, the proposed combina- tion of the principal interests of the country. The capital is $1,000,00
 The company has not yet been per fected, but the promoters are confident that the plan will be successful. If it is not, the project will be declared off, and there will be an open market for window glass. A heavy drop in prices will follow and wages will be cut from B 1-3 to 40 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
FORM DECIDED.
Bonds for Friars' Lands Will Amount
 to $7,2oo, ,ooo.

Washington, December 24-Secre- tary Root had a conference today with Colonel Edwards of tho insular bureau. at which the form for the bonds for the purchase of the friars' lands in the Philippines v,s agreed upon.
 The amount of the issue is to be S7,200,O00. Bids for the bonds will be received early in January, and in case the bonds are not ready at that time it is probable that certificates will be issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
MADE NEW FORTUNE.
Moody Merrill of Boston Dies in New
 Mexico.

Santa Fe, N. M, December 24- Moody Merrill of Boston, alias c. F. Graerson. of Silver City, died suddenly today at Silver City from pneumonia.
 Merrill had held very high positions in Boston, when he suddenly dlsap- peared and was supposed to be dead until a short time ago. Political ene- mics revealed his whereabouts, and he was arrested in New York city on serl- ous financial charges. In New Mexico he had made a new fortune. represent ing the Colers ot New York in south western schemes, and had been presi- dent of the Silver City National bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
RIOT INVERTED.
Trouble in Georgia Town QueIIed By
 Call for Troops.

Hahira, Ga, December 24-A race riot was narrowly averted here last night be- tween a crowd of white men, who had been making a Christmas celebration, and some negroes who became involved in a dispute.
 Fearing serious trouble Sheriff Bassa- more called on the governor for troops. who ordered the Naldosta Videttes to re- port to the sheriff, As soon as the re- quest for the military was learned of the men dispersed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
SIT IS IGNORANC THAT WASTES EFFORT" TRAINED SERVANTS USE
 SAPOL 10
Labor Testimony Ended.

Washington, December 24.-The tes- timony of the Knights of Labor to de- termine whether the legal officers of that orGer belong to the Simon Burns faction or the J. w Hayes faction was concluded in the district supreme court today, and the arguments will be- gin after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

The shops were thronged until late yesterday afternoon, and all of Christ mas eve was given up to making pur- ehases and distributing them.
 The avenues were almost impossible anu there was string of cabs and pri- Vate carriages in the shopping districts Almost every person had one or more packages, and the hurrying throngs, the Jam at the street crossings. the. little messenger boys ladened with flower boxes, the scene possessed many cosmo- poitan features
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Marines Expect to Leave.

Boston. December 24.-Orders were re- ceived at the Charleston navy yard today for company of marines, ninety-six men, who volunteered for duty at Panama. to be held in readiness to start, Another or der giving directions for the company to leave is expected soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Additional Customs Duty Abolished.

Buenos Ayres, December 24.-The government has submitted bill to the chamber of deputies abolishing the per cent additional customs duty from January l. The budget committee of the house favors the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Hom2seekers, Excursions.

On the first and third Tuesday of each month the Frisco system offers very low rates both one way and round trip from Birmingham to all points in Texas. Okla homa and Indian Territory. For particu- lars apply to or address L. B. Washing ton, city passenger agent. Frisco system, Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Puerto Plata Bombarded.

Washington, December 24.-Consul Simpson, cabling tonight from Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, confirms the press dispatches that the revolutionists have bombarded that city. The dis patch is very brief and gives no de tails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

TDccc Fruit and Shade Trees of all lnCLOs varieties, EverSre e n 3, Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Hedge Plants, all guaranteed. G. B. LUFF- MAN, Landscape Gardener, 2231 Syca- more street. Bell 1889.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
WoMAaNNr;, aNr,nrv
COfiIIon af The Club.

The usual Christmas morning cotlllion will be danced today at the Southern club, and will be led by MT. William M. Walker. The occasion will assemble large contingent of the dancing set, and many of the visiting belles will be pres ent Egg-nog will be served. and the cotillion will be characterized with charming informality.
 Among some of the young women who will be present are Miss Annie Jemison. Miss Louise Walker. Miss Nixon. Miss cobbs, Miss Bessie Jemison, Miss De- Bardeleben, Miss Northington, Miss King. Miss Seymour Nance Miss Catch ings, Miss Roden, Miss Weatherly, Miss Kate Smith, Miss Lestra Kinney.
 Christmas Day, in society, with the ex- eeption of the club eotillion. will be ex- tremely quiet. There are many people with guests for the holidays, but there will be only the quiet dinner parties and the family celebrations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Will Reside in Berlin.

Berlin. December 24.-Dr. von Holle- ben, the former German ambassador to the United States, intends as chairman of the German Colonial society, to re- side Tn Berlin instead oI Carlsruhe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
REAL EsTATE.


 FOR SALE. $1600-Good Groom cottage and lot 100x140 at Lakeview; $500 cash. balance one and two years. Secure this home and stop paying rent. $2750-Fine corner 100x145 ave F and 18th st; good location for store and tenement houses. $9OO0--$1000 cash. balance one and two years; good Groom cottage and lot 50x190; Sth ave, near 24th st $525-25x20O feet; 1st ave, near 10th st. $500-$100 cash, balance $15 per month; lot 5Oxl35 18th st, near 18th ave. north. $725-Lot 50x1O0 and 10x40. with two small houses; ave c, near 12th st.
 FOR RENT s20.00-New Groom house, 247 Sth ave S25.0O-6 rooms. 530 S. 26th st, newly pa- pered and in good repair. $20.00-S rooms, 1908 ave c. s15.m-4 rooms, 2214 ave G. SS5. 00-Store, 114 N. 18th st. 22.50-Stores, 18th st and 4th ave.
 SMITH & STILLMAN.
 Ayeppa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
for all your Small >Remittancss. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

To cure scrofula. salt rheum. dyspepsia. catarrh and rheumatism, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
Special Matinee Bijou today

The new Apollo Billiard Parlor and Bowling Alley invites your presence at it's place eff bpsiuess. 1915 2d Aye. The jonly first class place of it's kind in the city. Everything new and up-to- date. No sA Aloon connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
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 MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security: easy payments. Southern
 Discount Co.,. BOP Cnaiifoux- S-l2-tf MONEY loaned on real estate. from $100 up City Loan and Banking Co., 106 N 2fst st 12-15-1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
w. B. LEEDY & co. Phones 42. 112 North 21st St
NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE.

NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE. s75 each-Lots 50x140; 2 blocks north of Oceola station. near South Ensley car line; $15 cash, balance monthly. $200--50 feet near Cain station in Avon- dale; near East Lake car line s15O0-Corner 23d st. and 10th ave-. south; 4-room cottage.
 $15co-s1OO cash. s2O per month; lots and 5-room cottage; Kingston. s6O0-75x140; on 20th st., North Birming- ham car line; this is lot worth 5000; good neighborhood; can give terms.
 s. E. THOMPSON & co. Phone 24 223 Fist Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished room for one or
 two gentlemen. All conveniences: walk ing distance from city. 2030 Humboldt avenue. 11-25-tf FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. SIS North
 18th street. 12-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
BUSINESS CHANGES.

PARTY from the north, here to commence manufacture of article never introduced in south. but has met with enormous sale north and west, with large profits, wishes southern partner with $500 cash, business will clear s50O0 first year, and be permanent: this will stand strict in- vestigation. For investigation, address Northerner care of Age.Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
LOST.
STOLEN.

a = STOLEN-A new Columbia bicycle. No.
 37l. from the front of the Age-Herald
 office. S5 reward if returned to Avis
 Pruitt, care Age-Herald office. No ques- tions asked 12-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
FOR RENT.

aysitfaHr0PeupAjv's waves shr au aupa FOR RENT-New 3-room cottages. with
 front and rear porches; $50 per month;
 water free. Macke. 2113 3d ave. 12-23-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
WANTED.

lJdIHS, Grocery Company. 1-1-tf WANTED-Scrap iron. Write ]. P. Vel Ter. Birmingham, Ala 10-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
FOR SALE.

Nice corner lot near Sycamore st.. LOOK An elegant eight-room brick residence on Sth ave, north Modern in every way. Modern eight-room residence on l2th ave. S.. lot 50x19O Also vacant lot tl 12th ave, 165x100.
 A modern. well improved six-room cot tase at Woodlawn. with lot 60x235. on car lir and at a bargain
 Call on us for prices and terr-s. We can please you in both.
 FOR RENT. 24th st. and 10th ave. N., rooms. .. .$20 .00 43l7 9th ave, Avondale, rooms... 30 .00 Rooms over 190S-1O Ave D.. each.... 300 2245 Arlington ave, 8 rooms.......... 45.0O 2225 Arlington ave, rooms......... 35 .00 2915 Juniper ave-, ooms.............. 35.0O 523 s. 26th st.. rooms. ............ 20.0O
 STORES AND OFFICES. Warehouse on Ave. A. extending to k. H ......................... fo.W Stores on Ist ave. and 17th st.......... 35 .00 Ground floor office First Nat. Bnk. BlQg. ......................... lo.uO Three-story double store on 3rd ave. and 18th st., each. ................. 175.OO Cor. 16th st. and End ave............... 70.00 All kinds of insurance.
 Loans negotiated.
 Those having property for sale or for rent will do well to list it with us, as we have facilities for finding good customers. UNDERWRITERS REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones. SIS. 2017 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

FOR SALE. s3S50-Residence. Humbolt avenue. s25O0-Lot Ave. and 18th street S45O0-Lot 11th ave, south. $5750-Residence. Avenue K. s450o-Residence. 11th ave. south. s5750-Residence 12th ave-. south. 3909-75x240. 12th ave. and 23rd street. s5000-Residence, 18th avenue. south. s2500--Lot 18th ave. near south 20th street s1500-Lot 18th avenue. south. 420o-Residence. 18th street. south. 5000 Residence 18th street. south. s3150-Cor residence. 18th stre2. s4200- Residence. South i1th street. s2500-Vacant lot on Highlands s5000-Residence. 12th street. south. $l65o-Cor. lot 10th avenue. south. S3150-100 it. lot Sycamore street.
 w. B. LEEDY 6 co. Phones 42 112 North 21st St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
FOR SALE.

: OR SALE~1O,OOO feet Linen pipe; also 30 tons 30-pound steel relay rails. all in good condition Write J. P Weller.
 Birmingham, Ala. 10-17-tf FOR SALE-At Lacon. Ala. a large com
 plete brick plant, now in operation:
 capacity 40 thousand daily. Mrs. Eliza A. Orendorff 11-7-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS.
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 BY THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27,oo0 miles of irst-class railroads, with connections with other com panies, to all points accessible by express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
MONEY TO LOAN
 REAL ESTATE

in amounts from $25O to S1O,00O upon terms to suit borrowers and at lowest market rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25
MISCELLANY NEOUS.

--------~~----~~~>~~~ EXPERT ACCOUNTANT-Boo of cor porations opened and closed. Accounts verified and statements rendered. S. H.
 Brigham, 423 N. 18th st. Bell telephone 243O 12-23-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamunds and watches. 1ewelry. silverware and clocks. on small weekly or monthly pay
 ments; lowest prices: best quality; goods guaranteed: will call K desired ].
 Lowinsnhn. 1921 md avenue. 7-i2-ef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

FOR SALE. s2650-Cor. F & 15 st. 100x145; bargain. $250O-5-r. new cottage; modern; rents s25. S3250-Elegant Ger. house, N. Highlands. $15OO-Cor. 23 & Magnolia ave-; improved. s1500-Lovely home; N. B'ham; 21 ave; 75x140. $2500-Good home; fronts car Fulton Sta; large lot. s2200-Cor. store and Ger. dwelling; Wood lawn. $3O0O-Choice Sycamore st. lot. 75 it S5150-Good Ave. K home fine condition. Handsome business block; pays 10 per cent.
 FOR RENT. SIP. 2.50-Lovely N. Bham 5-r cottage. S15-Pretty West End 5-r. cottage. $20-5 rooms: new; 924 N. "A st. $65-14 rooms; elegant; 253O 5th ave. s65O-New 3-r. cottages for colored peo- pie.
 MCCONNELL G CARTWRIGHT. Phones 46 220 N. 21st St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-25

Alabama
 Trust and Savings
 Company, 2OO7 First Avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-08-31

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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-08-31
IN THE
SOCIAL
WORLD
PINK AND WHITE WEDDING.
Marriage OF Mr.. E. A. Rodecker and
Miss Eva Biggs.

The marriage OF Miss Eva Myrtle
Biggs TO Mr. Frank A Rodecker was
celebrated Tuesday afternoon at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs. S NJ Riggs. on Fifth avenue.
The ceremony took place at 3 O'Clock
in the presence Of many relatives and
friends. Rev w II. Ferguson oniciat.
ing with the ring service.
The bride and groom came down
the stairs to the music OF the Lohen-
grin march. played by Prof York and
was preceded by the attendants, MIR
Ho. Homer Bggs and Miss Bertha
Biggs, brother and sister Of the bride
aud took their places under most
beautiful wedding bell of pink and
white swee, peas. Mr. $, NJ. Biggs, the
father Of the bride, giving her away
In the impressive service During the
ceremony Prof York played softly the
sweet strains OF Annie Laurie" and
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-08-31
A sLANTINo VIEW OF LIFE.

Alfred Henry Lewis was discussing
politics and politicians when the name
Of a Tammany man OF some promi-
nence was mentioned. -
MIR. Blank is too suspicious" saiA
Mr. Lewis He thinks every one 10
cious as George Biddles dog"
And how about the dog" asked
listener who expected q story.
"Oh, the dog" said Mrs. Lewis,
was 30 suspicious that he went
through life sideways for fear some
one would kick him."-Nsw York
Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-08-31
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

The present is as good az any time
to get up match between the ice
men and the coal men for the light
weight championship.
There is no call for sympathy for
Corbett He got 81 900 out OF the me-
lee, pretty fat consolation for .
back number.
Chicago reached it's one hundredth
birthday last week. No one would
have suspected the century mark, but
the papers got gay and gave the old
dame away.
The old reliable favorite OF the
newspaper headliner. the bashiba-
zouks OF Turkey, are getting in their
work in the Balkan muddle in nne
shape. In fact they are having
killing time.