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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
ST. VINCENT NURSES
 GIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Delightful Programme Enjoyed By the Sisters of Charity and Number
 of Guests.

Last night at St. Vincents hospital the third annual entertainment was given by the nurses in the study room of the in- stitution. The following was the pro- gramme:
 Hearts and Flowers" piano and violin, Miss Moultis Miss Roberts.
 A medical comedy.
 Dr. Cure-all a specialist. Miss A Leahy.
 Maria, an office girl Miss c. Moultis.
 Mrs Brown, fat patient Miss l. Nance.
 Miss Jane Scrimpns, a lean patient. Miss M. Tippie.
 Miss scrawney. an old maid Miss A. Newton.
 Alphonse. callow youth, Miss Kes- model.
 Mrs. Robertinus, young widow, Miss J. Jacks.
 Kate Robertinus, the widows sister. Miss C. Roberts.
 Miss Seraphina Paddington, a society blonde, Miss A. Rather.
 Mrs Thophius Blooming, a dowager, Miss K Collins.
 The play was a great source of amuse- ment and was witnessed by all the sisters. the convalescent patients and a great many invited guests.
 Among the latter were Mrs DeBarde- leben, Mrs. Whaley, Miss Margaret O'Neill. Miss Clara O'Neill. A. J. Riley, John w. O'Neill, Henry Howze. Julian Kendrick John McCartin, F. l. Monks, the Rev. P. A. O'Reilly and R. D. John- son.
 A humorous recitation by Miss Wade produced great applause and Miss Nailan, as Santa Claus, made a most judicious distribution of presents among the audi ence.
 After the entertainment was over the sisters served choice refreshments and fruits, and all joined in wishing many happy returns of the day to the sisters and St. Vincent's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
How Radium Is Extracted.

From the Western Electrician.
 In spite of the fact that radium has been so widely discussed. probably few people are acquainted with the method by which it is secured in the minute auanti- ties that are yet available.
 That the element is obtained from pitch-blende Is generally known, but some details of the exact process will be of interest. According to the Lancet. operations for the extraction are com menced by crushing the pitch-blende and then roasting the powder with carbonate of soda. After washing the residue is treated with dilute sulphuric acid; then the sulphates are converted into carbon ates by boiling with strong carbonate of soda. The residue contains radium sul- phate, which is an exceedingly insoluble salt. The soluble sulphates are washed out. and the residue insouble portion is easily acted upon by hydrochloric acid which takes out. among other things. po- lenum and actinium. Radum sulphate remains unattached. associated with some barium sulphate. The suipnaIes are then converted into carbonates by treatment with a boiling strong solution of carbon ate of soda. The carbonates of barium and radium are next dissolved in hydro chloric acid and precipitated again as sul- phates by means of sulphuric acid. The sulphates are further purified and ulti- mately converted into chlorides. until about fifteen pounds of barium and radi- um chloride are obtained by acting upon one ton of crushed pitchblend. Only a small fraction of this mixed chloride is pure radium chloride. which Is finally sep- arated from barum chloride by chrystai- lization the chrystals from the most radi- oactive of the solutions being selected. Tn this way the crystals ultimately obtained are relatively pure radium chloride of a very high degree of radioactivity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Preparation Admitted.

Washington, December 25.-War depart ment officials admit that the transports Sherman, Buford and Crook, now at San Francisco, are being made ready for sea. Primarily, these vessels are intended for the Manila service, but officials make no concealment of the fact that they want to be ready for any emergency which may arise. and should the government desire to use any of them for the transportation of troops to Panama, the ships will be avail able for that purpose. Still the positive as- sertion is made that no orders have been received by the quartermasters office with this end in view; it is simply 1t Is stated a case of being prepared II the occasion arises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Body Not Identified.
Social and Personal.

One of the happiest events of the Christmas season was the entertainment given by the Epworth league tonight at the home of Mrs. w. T. Hart, on Second avenue. A large crowd of young people was present and the occasion was a most delightful one.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union will give a 'tea missionary social Monday night
 w. s. Painter editor of the Alabama Herald, has returned from a trip to the north.
 w. D. Lanier spent today in Birming- ham with relatives.
 Miss Alberta Wyey. who is attending school at Shorter college, Rome. Ga, is at home for the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. E. r. Hughes of Gadsden are visiting in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
REMAINS OF STARR
 SENT TO NASHVILLE
MAIL CLERK WHO WAS FATALLY INJURED IN L. & N. WRECK AT MORRIS WILL BE BURIED AT HIS HOME.

The remains of Ike w. Starr, the postal clerk who was fatally injured in the wreck Wednesday night at Morris, were taken to his home in Nashville last night.
 The funeral will be conducted Sunday at that place and the interment will be in the cemtery there The remains were accompanied by the widow of the de- ceased, and relatives and friends from Birmingham
 Just after the wreck it was not thought that the deceased was fatally injured, but after he had been al the hospital sev eral hours the physicians gave up all hope of being able to save him. He lin gered just twenty-four hours after reach ing the hospital and died at midnight Christmas eve. His leg and arm were broken and he was internally injured. The remains were carried to Lige Loy' s undertaking establishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Christmas Tree at Asylum.

Tuscaloosa, December 25.-(special)- A most delightful Christmas tree was giv- en at the Bryce Insane hospital last even- ing for the inmates of the institution. These trees have been feature at the hospital for a number of years and the occasion is always very delightful one to the unfortunate inmates. This year in the center of the large hall was an im- mense tent filled with gifts, fruit, etc., for every inmate and those who worked to make the affair a success were more than repaid to see the sunshine that they had brought to the hundreds of patients. Superintendent J. T. Searcy made pleas ing talk after the distribution of the pres ents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Thinks Theatre Prices Too High.
From the New York Times
 al rral1a.innl al lon tl.

From the New York Times.
 Robert Grau, musical and theatrical manager, believes that present theater prices throughout the country are too high and must come down. In New York, he says, only two of the houses that are charging $2 are making any money; all the other high-priced houses are losing. while the theaters that charge only $1 and $ 50 for first-class attractions are reaping golden harvest.
 People have not so much money to spend on theaters as they had years ago. he said. There are more theaters than there were, and folks would much rather see three good plays at s1 than two at $1.50, and more would pay to see two plays at $1.50 than one at &.
 How about Patti? She's different. She is great star of whom the younger generation have heard for years without ever seeing her. They will pay any price to see her-just once. If she were to re- main here two nights we would have to reduce prices the second night or lose mOney.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Wed at Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. December 25.-(SpeciaI)- Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Sam Hanson and Miss Lethe Jones were united in mar riage. The sacred words making the twain one were spoken by the Rev. Harry c. Howard. Only a few intimate friends and relatives were in attendance. Both of these young people are popular in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
STREET CARS HAD
 A VERY BUSY DAY
ON THURSDAY THEY HANDLED 1o8,o00 PASSENGERS-TR ON ALL THE SUBURBAN LINES. NO ACCIDENTS OCCURRED.

The Birmingham Railway Light and Power company handled total of 1OSOO0 passengers on it's lines on Thursday, Christmas eve. This is one of the largest single days business of the street railway on record. All of the suburban cars car ried trailers from early morning until midnight to accomodate the enormous travel. There was not a hitch. The city lines came in for their share of the bus mess too.
 On the suburban lines the East Leke, the Ensley, the North Blrminsha"' tiie Bessemer and the Gate City lines dld the heaviest business.
 While a heavy business was done on yesterday it was nothing like as large as that of the previous day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
B'NAl BIRTH DAY.
It Will Be Celebrated Sunday Night By
 Local Lodge.

Bnai Brith day will be celebrated by the Birmingham lodge. l. O. O. B., on Sunday evening at S:3O o'clock at Temple Emanuel. The following programme has been arranged
 Piano Solo-Op. 27 (Beethoven)-Mis Eveline Heine
 Vocal Solo-"Without Thee" (Guy Dhar- dalot-Mrs M. Fies.
 Violin Solo-Romanza (SivorD-Miss Ev- cline Heine.
 Address-Mr. Monte M. Ullman.
 Vocal Solo-Selected-Mis Alice Fallon. Piano oo-Selected-Mis Eveline Heine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Work Will Soon Begin.

Tuscaloosa. December 25.-(Special)- Superintendent F. w. Monnish has an- nounced that the rails and crossties for the extension to the Tuscaloosa Belt rail- way to Holton have been ordered and that the work will begin immediately after the holidays The extension will run parallel with the Warrior river and will be along a very beautiful route. The extension will mean much for Tuscaloosa and will bring hundreds to the city every evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK" BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
 SAPOL. 10

knock out the champion featherweight of the universe people would not admire him. They would laugh him to seorn and mock him for exuting over his ability to defeat a man of scarcely half his weight. If the Llliputian fighter. in response to the big mans defiance. should only smoke cigarettes and talk" the world would regard him as a person of com mendable prudence and sommon sense.
 Matter is Beyond Doubt.
 There is not the faintest doubt in the mind of any reasonable human being that a nation of SQO0O,O0O inhabitants can flick" one of only 4.0O0,000- If the Ceiom- bians are as wise az they oubit to be they will promptly and internationally concede that they are outclassed by Uncle Sam and haven't the ghost of chance to resist him. But let us not add any cubits to our national stature because we feel that we can make short work ot tiny South American republic. Let us not express contempt for an adversary who is so small that if we were to fight him we should need a magnifying glass to follow his movements in the ring. Fin ally let us not forget that scarcely more than a century ago we were very small nation, and if threatened then by power with twenty times the strength and free to use all it's resources against us, we might have felt tempted to smoke cigarettes and talk" rather than rush Into war. Let us not be too naughty or sar- castle in emphasizing our superiority over the featherwelghts of South America. There is no glory for Uncle Sam in Ticking midgets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Switching of the Old Man.

From the Philadelphia Ledger. Mir. Elder-There is something want to say to you, Bessie-er-that is, Miss Kutely.
 Miss Kutely-Call me Bessie, if you wish.
 Mir. Elder--Oh, may I?
 Miss Kutely-Of course; all old gentle men call me Bessie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Poor Made Happy.

Tuscaloosa December 25.-(Special.)- The hearts of the poor of this city were made wonderfully happy yesterday af- ternoon by Mrs. J. T. Garner. Mrs. J. O.. Mrs. James Spence and James Anderson. committee representing the Masons, the Knights of Pythias, the Elks. the county and the good merchants of Tuscaloosa, who raised a large amount. The entire city was canvassed and there will be no one who will be neglected on this Christmas day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
New Steamer Burns.

Palatka, Fla, December 25.-The new Ocklawaha steamer of the Lucas line, Tn course of construction, was burned this morning at Boyds shipyard. The fire was of incendiary origin. No reliable estimate of the loss could be obtained, but the boat was insured for $3000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Panama Treaty Favored.

Pensacola. Fla, December 25.-Resolu- tions have been adopted by the chamber of commerce of Pensacola urging repre- sentatives of Florida in congress to vote for the ratification of the Panama treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
We'll Connected.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 Yeast-"Are the Riches well connected?'
 crimsonbeak-"Oh yes; they've got T telephone. fire alarm and police call in the house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
OUTCOME OF WAR
 VERY EASY ID SEE United States Could Whip Co., lombia With Great Dispatch CLASH WOULD BE A FARCE When It Is Considered That America Has so,ooo,coo and Colombia Less
 Than 100000 Inhabitants
 the Result Is Obvious.
CLASH WOULD BE A FARCE

Rear Admiral Walker, the chairman of the 1sthmian Canal Commission return ed this week from a visit to Panama, whither he went, in an official capacity, to investigate political conditions on the isthmus, says the Baltimore Sun. In the AdmiraPs opinion, the baby republic has grown to be so strong and self-reliant that 1t would be able to take care of itself without the help of the United States" Admiral Walker does not think Coomblas threat to re-establish her sovereignty over Panama by force should be taken seriously. The protest of the statesmen at Bogota, in hls view, are purely Pickwickian. Colombia, he Is quoted as saying, wont do much be- sides smoke cigarettes and talk"
 With due allowance for Admiral Walk CTS sense of humor and his amiable con tempt for the people of a sister republic in South America, it would seem safe to suggest that he has exceeded the bounds of propriety in his satirical allu- sions to the helplessness and lack ot spirit of the Colombians. There Is little cause for boasting in the fact that Co.,
 
 tants, may be overawed by the colossal North American republic, with S0,00O 900 population. It would be folly even if the Colombians were as brave as the Spar tains of old, for them to try conclusions with the United States.
 Uncle Sam Strong.
 Uncle Sam has more than Ia, 100000 male citizens in his dominons If Colombia xrsH t.. fI.. one of her inhabitants-men, women, chill dren and babes in arms-her entire forces would be scarcely one-fourth of the male population of the United States. There is every reason, therefore, why the Co., lombians should shrink from a conflict with the North American Colossus. There would be no sense in it. Far better for colombans to smoke cigarettes and talk than rush to destruction.
 But shall Uncle Sam boast that Colom- bia is afraid to tackle him? Shall he get "chesty'' and allow his head to swell be- cause he has frightened a South American I.iliputian into resentful recognition of his might? Is there any citizen of the United States who feels proud of the fact that we can lick Colombia" with neat ness and dispatch? As q matter of fact wouldn't the average American be asham- ed If our canal policy necessitated the castigation of pygmy by the giant Un- cle Sam? Sometimes. in the course of human events. 1t becomes necessary for a big nation to threaten little one with chastisement But world powers" with sense of propriety and an eye for pro- portions. do not as a rule. gloat over their ability to whip the little fellows or to squelch them by savage look or harsh word. If Jeffries. the heavyweight. were to proclaim to the world that he could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26

The funeral of w. c. McCulley, who died last Thursday, will take place Sat urday morning at Il o'clock from his late residence
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Sept. 21.-There was Pc
rod of depression In the stock market
today but the market recovered later in
thc day ard wiped out most of the de-
chnes. The covering of shorts by the
FEARS was the principal element in the
rally but the bears were prompted to this
course by the lessened anxiety manifest
by the real owners of stocks. The prin-
cipal factor in the relief of sentiment was
the news from the crop region and its
effect on the grain market The course OF
United States Steel was watched with
great interest and it's decline to shade
below the lowest record which was
reached last week encouraged the traders
to sell the rest of the list. The asser-
ton was circulated that the leading bank
ing interest in the steel corporation had
expressed the opinion that there was no
occasion for supporting measures In the
stock market. Other stocks In which this
interest is dominant were affected, nota'
bly, the Coalers. 1t was evident, how
ever, that support was afforded United
Steel While the disposition to sell stocks
was thus curbed in the course OF the
day, no important demand was awakened
end the market showed increasing dull
pess in the course of the rally. The
financial district continued in a state Of
uncertainty and apprehension over the
possible extension of the reaction and con-
traction to the commercial work at large
Allegations have been made that the de-
ms nd for mercantile credits is showing
great urgency and that high rates are
paid for these credits. Inquiry amongst
bankers in the Wal Street district failed
to bear out this assertion Prime grades
of paper negotiated through customary
channels bring to 6 1-2 per cent. Fol
names less well known and for applica-
tions from other than their regular Gus
toners bankers are inclined to ask high
err rates or are indisposed to lend at. all
This is in accordance with the knowledge
that the whole banking fabric of tn,
country has been devoting itself for some
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22
Ware e. LeIand'S
Cotton Letter
Especial to News and Observer


Raleigh, N. c.. Sept. 21-The break in
Liverpool brought out some cotton here
this morning and a weak stock market
helped. This caused general selling and
very bearish feeling. But somehow
the market did not break very much
Trading was light and this prevented
much of a decline. Some stop orders were
reached and then after the cotton was
sold reports from the South began to
come in and before midday a decided i'm
provement took place. Reports from
abroad showed that the break there was
due to the failures last week. Later re-
ports stated that the cotton was going
into stronger hands. This should mean
a somewhat better market. While we
are not willing to go very strong on the
buying side, we don't like the character
OF news from the cotton belt. Reports
are distinctly bad Just as soon as there
is a little let-up in the selling we are
likely to have another upturn. Outside
influences are of course against a bull
market, but if this news continues from
the South and proves correct there is very
little to short cotton on under ten cents.
A very shrewd buyer for New England
mills said today that he would be- sur
prised if there were not developments in
October cotton. We would proceed very
cautiously and would rather buy on
break from here than be short o. III
market.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22

Third ward, first disadvantages OF cleo
ton, ]. ]. Philips, C. H. Beinie.
Third ward, second division-Registrar
w Q. Scott.
Third ward, second disadvantages OF
election, c. R. Harris, G. F. Ball
Fourth ward, first division-Reglstraf
D.. S. Belts
Fourth ward, first disadvantages o.
election. w. E. Austin, D. B. Sorrell.
Fourth Ward, second division-RegistraI
]. r. O'Neal.
Fourth ward, second disadvantages o.
election, w. t. Huddleston, w. R. War
rem.
Outside West, North division-RegistraI
D. T. Moore, Jr.
Outside West, North disadvantages Of
election, W. c. Riddick, ]. R. Chamber
lain.
Outside West, South Observation-Disclosures,
W. ]. Reavis.
Outside West, South disadvantages Of
election, ]. w. Howell, w. Il. Cooper.
Outside East, North divisiol-Registra
]. M. Allen.
Outside East, North disadvantages o.
election. H. w. Davis, L. W. Smith.
Outside East, South Observation-Disclosures.
w. L. WOAUlS'
Outside East, South .division-Judges OF
election, l. NJ Proctor, ]. H. Virgins.
The following are the polling places IL
Raleigh township for said election:
First ward, first division-Capitol Fire
House.
First ward, second division-Conn's OLD
Store.
Second ward, first division-victor Fire
House.
Second ward, second division-Lee &
}roughton's Store.
Third ward, first division-Jones' Ware
house.
Third ward, second division-Fulcher's
store.
Fourth ward, first division-City Lot.
Fourth ward, second division-P. j
Teffrey's Store.
Outside West, North division-D. I
Moores Store.
Outside West, South division-W. ]
2eavis Store.
Outside East. North division-E. R
Faces Store.
Outside East, South division-Bricl
store, Hargett street.
BY order of the Board of County Com
nissioners Of Wave county, this August
'rd, 1908
]. J. BERNARD,
Register OF Deeds and Clerk of Board
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22

months past to preparations to supply
the regular legitimate commercial de-
mands for mercantile credits. The market
closed dull and firm.
Bonds were irregular. Iotal sales (par
value) $1,282,000.
U. S. 3's advanced IL per cent, the
old AS, registered, IA per cent; old As,
coupons, IA per cent and the SIS "a per
cent on the last call.
Total sales of stocks today were $780,
500 shares, including Atchison 3S.100; B.
and o., SIP Erie 1850; Missouri Pacific
q ,450 Norfolk and Western 1910; Penn
sylvania 1885, Reading 36,62O Rock Is
land 14,1o0; st. Paul 1860; Southern Pa
cific $3.50; Southern Railway 1900; Union
Pacific 2O,96O; Copper 24,925; American
Car and Foundry $500; Smelling $500;
Brooklyn Transit 61S2; u s. Steel 9S,042;
U. S. Steel preferred 1882.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, Sept. 21.-The spot cotton
market today was very quiet and while
there was a good demand the offerings
were light Factors do not appear to be
making any great effort to dispose of their
holdings and buyers are equally indiffer-
ent. Freight room is scarce and the
rnfavorable cables from Liverpool had the
effect of checking operations. Sales l.
500 bales, including 1900 to arrive.
Futures were steady at the opening and
5 TO points lower than Saturdays fig
ures. Later in the day the market eased
off to points additional, caused by I'M
favorable cables and favorable weather
map, not trace of rain being shown in
the belt and the forecaster predicts fair
and warmer weather. In the trading Sep
TENDER sold down to 1865 and up to
1912, October down to 9.79 and up to
. 81, December down to 9.5S and up to 965,
January down to 9.61 and up to 967,
March down to 9.6S and up to 9.74 The
fluctuations were numerous and before
the close the market receded to 8
points from the highest figures of the
day. 1.-THE list showing net losses of 10
points on September. each on October
and November, and 4 points on other
months.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept Election futures
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-22
Small Panic---Long Trip Awheel.
Especial to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Durham, N. c., Sept. 21.-Considerablt
excitement was caused at the Pearl Mil
Methodist Church last night by lamp
exploding. There was a large audience
in the church and the minister was just
ready to begin his sermon when the ex
plosion occurred The lamp was kicked
out OF the door and the burning oil soor
extinguished, but in the meantime mum
Der of women and children had jumped
from the window. The only one hurt
so far as can be learned, was small girl
who had her ankle sprained in the jump.
On Friday of this week Messrs. George
L. Lyon and w. l.. Bryant will leave here
for Boston, going on their motorcycles
The trip will take them over one Thousand
miles of road and they will be gone from
the city sevGsaI weeks.