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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
PRICE MOVEMENT
 IS VERY IRREGULAR
Dealing in Stocks Small and Trading is Very Indifferent
SELLING OF ROCK ISLAND
Move Was Induced By Criticism of Proposed Refundlne Bond Issue. Peoples Gas Rises a Point.
 Bonds Sympathetic.

New York. Aug. 1.-Dealings in stocks were so small that the tone of the trad ing was so indifferent today that little significance could be attached to the movement of prices, which was very mar row and sluggish except in a few lnol- vidual stocks influenced by special causes Thete was selling of Rock ls- land induced by the criticisms Of the proposed refunding bond issue. Peoples Gas rose more than a point on the de- claration of the regular quarterly dlFl- dedd. There was a gain of point in Mexican Central on rumors of the taking over of large block by private agree ment. North American had the oeneht of the purchase by prominent banking house of the holdings of one or more of the firms which failed last week. The market was almost wholly made up on such scattered movements The decis- ion in favor of the Northern Securities company of the suit brought against It by the state of Minnesota caused a four point jump in that stock on the eurp, but the response in the general market was barely perceptible. The increase Tn loans reported by the bank statement was of more effect, as much had been made by the speculative element or a supposed heavy contraction to be shoWn'
 It is evident that the repayment of the Pennsylvania notes which was expected to reduce the loan account of the banks had been made in part to the trust companies. The call for payment Of $o,- 000,00O on the International Mercantile Marine underwriting and of $35OO,OOO on the Louisville and Nashville bond under writing had to be provided for. Bank CTS also report that there is growing up a large seasonable demand for mer- cantile credits. It is intimated further more that there has been very large liquidations of loans to trust companies during the week. The weeks stock mar ket liquidation has been admittedly very heavy, and the above reasons are ad- vanced to explain why the liquidation is not reflected in the loan item of the as- sociated banks. It must be remembered also that liquidation involves buying as well as selling and some of the banks have been taking up stocks for their GUS toners at what they consider advanta- geous prices. The selling on the bank statement was not pursued and the mar ket steadied and closed lifeless.
 The bond market showed irregularity and the usual active issues moved ir- regularly in sympathy with stocks. Amongst dormant investment issues with preceding transactions dating some time back transfers were effected only at wide concessions.
 U. s. 3s have declined and the old As one-half per cent during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Baxter 6 co.,e Cotton Letter.

New York, August 1.--In the Fort Smith district there was heavy rain today and more or less in other districts, but in no instances heavy. The Chronicle report was of no special significance, while Bradstreet and Dun published better crop accounts than heretofore, Tie lat ter's Houston correspondent took the ground that the boil weevil danger might become a serious factor if rain did not cease. The Liverpool market today was closed, and on this account New York business was on a small scale. The trade is awaiting with no little anxiety the bu- reau report of Monday, showing the con- dition of the crop up to the 26th. If 1t should show condition not over so the market may do better, although there is a feeling here and there that the crop Is possibly doing better than supposed. Nevertheless, prices from September on are so very low compared to the present that 1t will take very little scare to advance them materially. The market was two to seven points lower at the opening. Less interest was shown than for a long while. Changes after the open ing were unimportant, with total business of a holiday character. Port receipts were estimated at two hundred and fifty bales, against twenty-eight hundred bales last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
MARKET RULES
 FAIRLY STEADY Business is Chiefly of an tven-
 ing Up Character VERY LITTLE ANIMATION Liverpool Being Closed Adds to the General DuIlness-Market Closes
 Quiet, But Steady to 4
 Points Lower.
VERY LITTLE ANIMATION

New York. Aug. 1.-The cotton mar ket opened easy at decline of points under liquidation. but followed the call ruled fairly steady and within point or two of the opening figures. with the business chiefly on an evening up char acter, such as usually preeedes the clos ing of the market for Sunday. The ab- sence of cable news, Liverpool being closed today and Monday, added to the general lack of animation while addi- tional showers were reported more or less general over the belt, they had no appreciable effect on sentiment.
 The market closed quiet, but steady, with prices net unchanged to points lower. Spot closed quiet with prices un- changed on the basis of 12.75 for mid ding uplands and 1sc for middling gulf. Sales were nil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
RoARDERs WANTED.


 WANTED-Boarde small families not objectionable, also table boarders, at 1920 9th ave. S-5-zt WANTED-Couple or two gentlemen to occupy nice room with board and all oonveniences. Table a speciality. Terms reasonable. References exchanged. Ap- ply No. 5O9 North Nineteenth St. 9-S-1t REASONABLE board at 7O7 18th street north. e-l-oe HANDSOME FRONT ROOM and board 700 West 20th street. I-ZS-Ie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Condensed Reporf 70 Comptroller The FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Birmingham, Ala
 June 9Th, 1905

LIABILITIES. capital stock 3O0,o0o.00 surnms and profits. 4s,237.s7 Reserved for taxes 3,554.Oo Circulation ... soo,ooo.oo DEPOSITS Individual .. .S4,074,7sf.5o Rank - 555, ,4s0.28 United States. 50,000.oo
 s4,6so, ,277.5s
 s5,es2, ,16s.4s
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sI500-New coftage Of rooms; on new
 Ensley line; ss50 cash. bnlance monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
The Metal Market.

New York, August 1.-There were no new developments in the metal markets today. prices holding steady at about yesterday S basis on a small week end trade Tin closed quiet at $2S.5Od29. .OO for spot Copper was in light demand and nominal. Lake and electrolytic quoted at $13@1325: cast ing SIP. 75I1400. Lead scarce closed firm, 9S0; spelters' quiet, unchanged. 5.S71. Iron weak and nominally unchanged
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New York. Aug. l. Cotton quiet mid ding 1275; sales -- stock 1622 213.
 Total today at all seaports net 244; Great Britain 6.S76; France =; Conti- nent 7015; Stock 196,712.
 Consolidated at all seaports net Ss6,- Great Britain 6,S76; France -; Con- tinent 7,015.
 Total since September 1 at all seaports net 7,692,3S1 Great Britain 7SS 925; France 777,324; Continent 2,S17, 1928; Japan 1S5,13S.
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government will fail to show a substan- tial improvement which will tend to pre- vent much of an advance. Somewhere about SI the condition would compare very favorably with last year and above that of two years ago. Recent rains have so benefited the crop that it is doubtful whether the outlook for the last three seasons at this time could compare with the present promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
AGENTS WANTED.

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 This distinguished American author was summoned to Rome and appointed by the pope as his official biographer. Ap- proved and recognized by Cardinal Gib~ hons and all church authorities as the only official biography of the pope. Over 800 pages, magniicently Illustrated. Unparalleled opportunity for agents
 Best commission. Elegant outfit free. The John c. Winston Co.,. 7ls Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa 7-l-nt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
TOR SALE.

slo, s15 and sso per lot for nice Fountain Heights lots. s0ooo-Large lot and nice Groom cottage. loth street, between 11th and i2th ave nues.
 ssooO-6-room cottage; North Highlands Slo'eoo-Large lot; handsome house; sth avenue corner.
 $6500-s-room modern: North 10th s+u..4 home. ess sio,ooo-Handsome 7th avenue place. $45o0-Northside corner: paws seo mortb,v sllso-sth avenue; lot 5Ox190; Hes well sieoo-south 10th street store; win nav P per cent. p1s sp9o-Excellent home; Avenue c, near Fist street. s"A l60OO-3-story brick; pavs 1o nor oort si50O0-Large. handsome business corno. We have stores and dwellings, for rent
 MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT.
 botn pnones 46. 220 21st Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York, August 1.-Money on call, nominal; time money, easy; sixty days, per cent; ninety days, 4 per cent; six months, 5@5%. Prime mercantile paper, 5%@6; sterling exchange. fairly steady, with actual business in bankers bills at 4.s5.62564S5.S75 for demand and at 483. 37560 4.SS.625 for sixty days; posted rates, 4S4Ih @4.S5 and 4S7G4S715; commercial bills. 4S3A; bar silver 54a4: Mexican dollars, 421hc; government and railroad bonds, steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Paste paint SL 30 per gal lon; Ready mixed Sl.l5 per gallon at Birmingham Paint Mills, 2Ol7 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
HELP WANTED FEMALE.

COPY LETTERS home; s12.5O paid week ly; send stamped envelope sample let ter. Champion Co.,, 1909 Fulton street, prooL1yn N v 7-24-10t WANTED-Young ladies to learn the fastest system of shorthand In 70 les- sons; absolutely most complete and up to date methods; position guaranteed; lessons by mail exclusively; no inter- ference with regular occupations 70 cents per lesson; no difficulties; every thing simple and clear; endorsed by boards of education and leading news papers: thousands of graduates; first lesson free for stamp. Department 259. Campaign of Education, 2ll Townsend bldq New York. 7-26-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

provement in grains and provisions, the market ruling throughout the session, and closing with September wheat 1AQ1Ac higher; corn up 14. oats ssQ& better, while provisions showed a gain throughout the list of from 10 to 1215c.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
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Daily Statement.

alveston-steady; middling 12' receipts IT, stock 1904.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling 1S, receipts l. stock 495.
 savannah-Quiet; middling 13%' receipts B, stock S954
 arleston-NominaI; middling B. stock 125.
 Wilmington middiing 1s, stock 227.
 Norfolk-steady; middllng 18, receipts T., stock 9l.
 Baltimore-Nominal middling 13, stock 200.
 Boston-oulet; middling 1275, gross re- ceipts 13
 Philadelphia-Quiet; middling 1S stock 4SO.
 St. Louis-Quiet; middling 12h, receipts il, stock 2109.
 Memphis-Quiet; middling 12 15-16, re- ceipts 4s, shipments IA sales 25. stock 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

A ride on the naphtha launch at East Lake will cool you off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Losr

TAKEN from Union Station about 6:S0 Sunday afternoon a light brown leather satchel. Reward of s5 will be paid for the return of books and papers; no questions asked. Room 13, Southern rail- way building.
 LOST-Left at Birmingham union depot. grip containing clothing and silver mug marked J. L. Lattimore Finder please write s. c. Lattimore. Dublin, Tex. reward. S-2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

We move our factory on October l to No. lS s. goth street. Prices on paste and ready mixed paints greatly reduced until then. Bir- mingham Paint Mills, 2Ol7 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
A HOME FOR SALE.

If you are in the market for home we have one which is finished in hard oil, cabinet mantels. porcelain bath tub. and in every way complete and desirable home. which we are offering for sale at @ very close figure; small cash payment and balance to suit purchases. It is to your interest to see us before 1t Is sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
FOR SALE.

2OOx19O-On Belt Line; at a bargain Ad- dress Belt. care Age-Herald. s-1-3t FOR SALE-One Fairbanks portable sus- pension floor scale, with double beam
 in use but a short time and in good condition. Hammond Packing Co. S-2-et FOR SALE AND RENT-My entire household goods. consisting of bedding
 linens, china. silverware, at a sacrifice
 House for rent for coming year. Would prefer selling to the party who takes the house. Mrs. P. A. Fox. 7l3 south goth street. 7-26-eod 6t sIGNSl for sale cheap; suitable for real estata ads. Hermitage. 2i6 North 2Oth streeu 4%t4tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady; winter patents, $3.72d3.90; straights, 8. 50@370
 wheat-No. 2 spring. S1@S2c; No. 8. TO Sic; No red, 771sc.
 Corn-No. ?. 52c; No. yellow. 531sc. Oats-No. ?, S4QS41sc; No. 2 white, 35tkc; No white, 33G36c.
 Rye-No. g. 51Ac.
 Barley-Good feeding. s204Oc; fair to choice malting, 47c.
 Flax Seed--No. 1. 93c; No. 1 northwest ern, 97c
 Timothy Seed-Prime, $40. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $13.55d13.G0. Lard-Per 100 pounds. $7650767lA. Short Rib Sides-Loose. $T621s. Dry Salted Shoulders-Boxed, $T5007.6 .62ia Short Clear Sides-Boxed, Ss25@S.37lk. Whisky-Basis of high wines, $1.30. Clover.Contract grade, S12O0q12.50. Butter-Steady; creamery. 14G1S1ac; dairy, 1215G17e.
 Eggs-Easy at market. cases included, 11m12c.
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WHERE P

Go to Ensley on the new line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Treasury Statement.

Washington, August 1.-Today's treasury balances, exclusive of the gold reserve. show; Available cash balances, s22s, ,291, Al; gold, sos, 499,S79
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Boys bring your mothers sometimes to the musicales at Stones
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
cfearl-ca and Exobanoes-

Memphis. August 1.-clearings, $37s.15O: balances, $113,33S.
 New Orleans, August l-Clearings, s1,- 549,O9e New York exchange bank, sf per 5000 premium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
The North Carolina Hot Springs
 THE MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL

Strictly modern hotel; beautiful spa cious park; grand mountains; dry. brac- ing climate; natural hot mineral waters and baths; fine ballroom. orchestra, danc- ing. riding and all amusements; large as- sembiy rooms acded since last season, and other pleasant additions. Conserva- tive rates. Illustrated booklet.
 MOUNTAIN PARK HOTEL COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
REAL ESTATE.
FOR sALn

FOR SALE. szoeo-slo0O cash, balance F months. pretty lot, 65xl5O feet. with good 6-roan cot tage; North 14th avenue. near loth street car line. SSloo-Good broom and two Broom cot- tages. renting for s63O per year; sth ave nae near 24th street, north. S695-50xl4O, with three houses renfinq for s22 per month; Avenue c, near nth street s2oo0-Pretty lot. 4ox2O7; South 18th street. near 10th avenue Sl5oo-Elegant lot, 60x125 feet, near 10th street and 14th avenue, north; good neighborhood: easy terms. $f'oo-9Ox20O with good new tenements now renting for s9S per month; 2srd street. near Avenue H. $250O cash. bal- ance easy
 FOR RENT. 9ood 4-room cottage; 1124 Britain street; S16. rooms; 2512 Avenue c; s25. I rooms; s21 End avenue; $1b. rooms; 2504 Avenue D; SIP. rooms; 2617 Avenue D; BIO.
 SMITH G sTILLMAN, -
 2OOth First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
WANTED-Young men to learn the fast

men to learn the last est system of shorthand in 20 lessons; absolutely most complete and up to' date methods; position guaranteedi les- sons by mail exclusively; no} niearfer- ence with regular oecupatlo.; 70 cents per lesson; no difficulties; everything simple and clear; indorsed by boards of education and leading newspapers; thousands of graduates; first lesson free for stamp Department 25S, Campaign of Education, 21f Townsend bldg, New Yorx 7-26-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Neg Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, August 1.-Cotton in good demand at full prices. Sales 1725 bales;
 quotations unchanged
 The future market was dull and all features apparently conspired to rob the ring of interest The Liverpool market was closed today, being holiday there; the local bull leaders had disappeared. rumors having it that they had gone to New York. All traders were disposed to wait for the government report on condi- tions before operating in any direction, and the outside public was letting the market severely alone. At the opening August was 2S points down and the other positions from 1 to 1 points lower. The market was very steady throughout the short session and the trading light. The list at the close showed net losses of 2S points on August and 1 to points on the other positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
Virqinia.ca-olin7 comnanv.

New York, August 1-virginia-carolina Chemical company Sales, 11,113: highest. S4as; lowest, 8; close. ss9z. Preferred, no sales closing, 99.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
LOOK! LOOK.

The finest d'euble track road in the so. a-the new Ensley line,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-15-rooms on 9th ave; desr-
 ably located for boarding house. Close
 in. w. B. Leedy and company. S-2-3t STORE ROOM TOR RENT-Large store,
 2Sx14O; for one year from October l. 1918 4th avenue, opposite city hall. Snow 6 Rainbow, 11S North 2Oth street. 7-26-tf
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seahoard Air Line.

Baltimore, August 1.-Seaboard Ar Line, common, 19A@19ss; preferred, 34as4Iz l: bonds 4s. 97ssG9S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

W. P. c. HARDING President l.. H. WeeP ] H. BARR, VcePredent w w CRAWFORD Cashier A. R. FORSYTH, Assistant Cashier of and Particular at and sold allowed United States deposlary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
ROOMS FoR RENr.

--<>>s%><SsN<><>>~~~~e~ NICELY furnished front room; hot and cold bath; price moderate. Apply 2212 4th avenue. S-1tf FOR RENTING lovely rooms in one of the incest homes in city. No. 24ls 5th ave. s-3-2t FOR RENT-Elegant room; new brick house; everything new and up-to-date. z4zo oth avenue. 7-31-3t FOR RENT-Furnished room. 5O2 North lsth street 8-2-2t FOR RENT-Furnished front room; new up-to-date. 21l1 9th avenue s-2-M
 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. SPLENDID opening for handling bug gies on commission. Address R, care Age-Herald. 7-o1tf OF INTEREST to the investing public We are receiving subscriptions to our cooperative handicapping.y and book making business in amounts of $50 and up. and we are earning large weekly dividends on same. remitting every Monday. Particulars mailed free with Birmingham reference. We have never failed to keep a promise in our two years of operating. B. R. Gornto & Co P. o. Box 1004. Philadelphia. P,.
 6-10-tf
 YOUNG man with small amount of cash and ten years office experience wishes to purchase interest in some Ro- ing concern where both can be used to advantage Address Business, care Age-Herald. S-2-2t
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Chicago Change. Chicago. August 1--There was much inn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
GENUINE BARGAINS

$SoOo-An S-room house; on large lot. Fountain Heights $4soo-An S-room house; near 11th ave. south; terms just like paying rent. $foOO-A lO-room house; near Five Points. furnace heat S4OOO-An s-room house; near HiehIand ave; on Sycamore st, lot 75x1s7: lot easily worth price asked. @s'ooo-A beautiful home on South High lands; 2A acres of ground. SS0o-Very desirable residence lots op oas,, line car $l00O-Beautiful lots near Glen Iris: with improvements paid for. $250 10 $S00-Choice lots on nepo Ens1a,, oa. line; terms easv S15o0-New cottage of rooms; on new Ensley line; ss50 cash. balance monthly.
 FOR RENT OCTOBER 1. S5o-A new 10-room house: with all oon- Yeniences; near 11th ave- South. $6o-A new 10-room house: South FIigh- lands.
 Several other desirable residences also. 2 brick stores; stories. on 3d ave. l brick store; stores on 1st ave and railroad In rear. It will pay you to tell us your wants for October. JEMiSoN REAL ESTATE 6 INs,yco.
 i13 Twenty-Hrst St, / Real Estate. General InsnTance. Loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03
HELP WA rEo-MALE.

NGNTEDf~Men to learn barber trade. See advantages we offer. steady prac- tice, instructions, lectures, diplomas tools and Saturday wages. Can earn nearly all expenses before finishing Few weeks completes. Write Moler Barber College. New Orleans, La.
 7-2S-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

U. s. army: Able bodied unmarried men between ages of 2l and 35; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits. who can speak, read and write English. For in-' formation apply to Recruiting onicer' 71h N. goth St., Birmingham. Ala.
 I 1-wed-fri- i-mo-3m
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WANTE0.
alIuATloNs WANTEp.
RsMEN WANTED.

~~~~~-~I~~~-~-->-~ -, S WANTED-Good, hustiing, experienced
 cement salesman to go on the road'
 state age, experience. and salary ex- pected. Address Cement, care Age-Her- ald l-oo-oe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. .S3, ,45s. .z75.67 Overdrafts. -. .. sO3.63 U. s. bonds and premiums. 369 ,5o0oo Other stocks and bonds... 11,3O0.0o Bank building. ... 61,0oO.00
 CASH In vault. .....S 574,255.s4 With banks. 1,172,124.91 With U. S.
 Treasurer s5,4OO.Oo
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MONEY To LENp.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out seca,rity; easy payments Southern Discount Co. s02 chalifcu= s:s-sS
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New Orleans, August 1.-cotton futures quiet; August, 13 bid; September, 10.75Q 1o. .76 October, 9.7Sd9.79; November 9.6lQ g. 6s; December, 9.59d9.6O; January, 9.60Q 962; February, 9.61@9.6S.
 New Orleans. August 1.-Quiet; sales, 1725; ordinary, 10 1-6 good ordinary, i1s; low middling, 12ss; middling, 1874; good middling, 1S% middling fair, 14 7-1e; re- ceipts, TIC; stock T,279.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

Cactus COrr1pour1d The blood. liver and dyspepsia bitters, is positively guaranteed to increase your weight Popular book coupon with every bottle. Jacobs Pharmacy Agents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

WANTED-An adept in the art of cut ting meat and making sausage wishes position in large boarding school. hotel or market Capable of taking charge of some large establishment. Large experience in buying and manipulating fresh meats Correspondence solicited and references exchanged. Address Meats, care Age-Herald. 7-10-4t-su-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

WANTED-To give young man posi- ton, one who has good manners and habits Answer giving age, where last employed. Give address and the No.
 of your telephone If you have one.
 Business, care Age-Herald. 7-3l-tf WANTED-Mine foreman; small but complete works with few men, at pres ent; prospect of large camp later; good price paiu to the right man. Call Hotel Florence from to 1 Tuesday, August 4th E. E. Dunlap. S2-2t
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ToR SALE.

e-rooT cottage lot 1OOx14O. 3 blocks from
 Lake Station Broom house; lot 67lAx1OO: 14th st.; be-
 tween 9th and 9th avenues. 7-room house; perfect condition: 18th st.
 between 1lth and 18th ave s. 10-room house; lot 11Ox2O0; Highland ave-
 nue.
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@S~~@--~e~~e~~~-~~~ furnished front room hot and
 cold bath; price moderate. Apply 2212
 4th avenue. Riff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

FOR RENTING lovely rooms in one of the incest homes in city. No. 241s 5th
 ave. S-3-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-03

E. N. cullom. J. If. Taylor. smith Culiom. President. Manager. Sec. & Treas