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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Dry Goods.

New York, February A.-The market for all kinds of dry goods for spot delivery showed marked increase in activity dur ing the day. Jobbing houses were well filled with buyers, and the amount of goods charged was of very satisfactory nature Notwithstanding the decline in prices of raw cotton, the cotton goods division was decidedly strong, and buy CTS anxious to secure goods for prompt delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
cIearInus and Exchange.

New Orleans, February 24.-Clearings sso12. 996; New York exchange bank s1 her 1000 premium; commercial 2oc per 1000 premium.
 Memphis, February 24.-ciearings, s1os7,- 562; balances, $T,779.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

ton and export and included 5000 Ameri- can. Receipts 1S.000 bales, including 1900 American. Futures opened and closed steady American middling, c. O.. C.. February, February-March, March-April, 7.50; April May, 7.51; May-June, June-July 7.52; July-August, 7.5O; August-Septem- Der, 7.32; September October, 6.61; Octo- ber- November 6.31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
The Metal Market.

New York, February 24.-There was a decline of 17s Cd in the London tin mar ket with spot closing at ETA ITS od and futures at a124 12s 6d. Locally tin was lower. closing at s2s .1Oa2s. 40. Cop per in London declined 5s; spot f57 Is Cd and futres f5s 2s Cd. Locally copper was quiet, lake, s12. .5oa12.75 electrolytic and casting, s12s7lk@12. 621s. Lead advanced Is Sd in London to f11 15s. but remained unchanged here at 4.5oa4. 60. spelter also advanced in London, closing 2s 6r higher at a2l It's in that market, while here 1t continued quiet at $5q6.05. Iron closed at 51s In Glasgow and at 42s 3d in Mid dlesboro Locally iron was easier with prices lower No. l foundry, northern. S14. .75615. 25; No. 2 foundry. northern, y14. 25d14. .75; No. l foundry, southern. and No. foundry, southern soft $13. .25713. .75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

price of May delivery. Strength in Eng fish markets aided in the upward ten dency. July closed at net gain of 27s. Compared with last nights figures May corn finished IF up. oats Is and, pro- visions 12lR to 571a
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
rreasurv statement,

Washington, February 24-Today's treasury balances, exclusive of the gold reserve, show available cash balance s224.- 41S.751: gold. sl02.42476s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

Local Staple Groceries. Apples--W evaporated. 7dsc Flour-Fancy patent s5.50; half patent, s5.00.
 gar-Granulated. 4Bc; Y. C., 4hc. coffee-Green. sh@l2hc; Arbuckle's. Porto Rico. S12S0.
 Meats-Dry salted ribs. S7sc dry salted rib bellies, SEC; hams. fancy, 13Ac; medi- um, 121kc; extra clear, SBc; becon bellies &c.,
 Lard-Leaf, 9hc.
 Compound Lard-Snowfake, Sc. Molasses-Centrifugal. 15935c; 'rgar house. 4oc: Georgia cane. s3c. Bears-Navy. $2.65 per bushei; Lima. Co pound
 Pearl Grits--92 pounds, s1.s5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the union station. Birmingham:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
cothrar 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert & Cldy.
 New Orleans, February 24.-Scattered speculative buying attracted by the more cheerful tenor of European political qews and the strength of May position in New York was responsible for the recent advance here today. When, how ever, 1t became generally known that the large interests responsible for the recent advances, were free~sellers in Liv- erpool and New York considerable liqui- dalton set in which was accelerated by reported failures In Europe, resulting in a rapid decline tracks that were prac- tically greased for the occasion, by req son of the eliminated short and accum- ulated long interest. Efforts were made from time to time to start prices on the upgrade, but no especial determination was shown. From the stand point of partial liquidation. the market is with out doubt healthier, but WI do not>con- slider the situation ripe for any sustained advance, in fact values seem more or less dependent upon manipulation, and prices will for a time doubtless respond to the will of the large operators. The move ment continues light, but attracts less attention than is deserved Spot busi- ness mometarily depends more upon the fluctuations in contracts than upon the actual buoyancy or strength of the raw material
 By c. w. Lee & Co.
 New York, February 24-Tt was quite to be expected. In fact under ordinary market conditions prices would not have gone much above IA cents. But fiuctua- tions are on big scale and the advance goes farther than It should just as prices go lower than thSy ought when Athe weakness comes. When we sent over the wire this morning that the leading New York operators was selling and get ting out, no other sign of the impending break was necessary. The advance was led by New York and 1t looks as though we would lead the decline. severe smash can be expected in Liverpool to- morrow and the local market should work back to the 1872 cent basis where spinners are willing to buy. It must be remember ed that there is no weight of cotton any where and that manipulation is compara- lively simple. We cannot miss this op- portunity of paying a deserving tribute to the New York operators in saying that get where spinners will not pay. In other words the operation is very different from that conducted by New Orleans When spinners get all the cotton, why. later on in the season, we may have a very different course of prices. For the pres ent there is nothing to buying such as we have had. Cotton is not purchase at the moment. We would not trade in May as that option seems to be coneest- ed, July will be safter to deal In on both sides of the account.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Firm.
 Wheat-No. ? spring, sscdsl .o5; No. a Ssc9s1. .02; No. ? red. s1 .o3lsd1 .O59s. Corn-No. ?, 53kc. No 3 yellow, 541ac.
 oats-No. ?, 43Aq43%c; No. white, 40 45%c.
 Rye-No. 2, 731z6i75i9c.
 Barley-Good feeding, 42G43c; fair to choice malting 4S@5Sc.
 Flax seed-No. 1, SLIP; No. 1 north western, $1 1.1S1a.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, 3.10. Mess Pork-Per bbl, s16. 121sM16. 25. Lard-Per loo lbs, s7.s0a7. .s21s. Short Rib Sdes-Loose, $7. 62ik6D7.75. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, s7. .5Ol7775 Whisky-Basis of high wines, s127. Clover-Contract grade, $11.15. On the produce exchange today the butter market was steady Creamery 14d26c.
 Dairy, 131k022c.
 Eggs, 21@22c
 Cheese firm. 101h911Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

closed, our prices began to recede under large volume of business. There was no specific reason to account for the weakness and significant operations could not easily be detected. The mar ket seemed to drop under it's own weight with traders dropping out of the bull ranks from sheer weariness. The only influence that could be credited with nov city was a fresh rumor that a large rail- road company was in the market for a considerable amount of fresh capital or for temporary assistance. The market closed weak and unsettled. Bonds were dull and heavy. Government bonds un- changed. Total sales of stocks, 497, 200 shares. Bond sales, 8, ,3S9000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Chicago Change.

in the worlds visible supply of wheat
 caused an advance today of 2lsc in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

No dust, dirt, ashes. coal. cinders, kindling or soot to contend with when you cook with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Pearl Grits--s2 pounds, s1.s5.
Feed Stuff.

Meal-Bolted, s1.lO; water ground. si06 Hay Per ton. timothy No. 1. s17; clover. mixed. s15.5o; prairie. SIS; John son grass. s13 co.
 Corn--Mixed. 63c; white. 64c.
 Cotton Seec Meal-Per ton. feed. s21; prime, s24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
Caldwell 6 Wards Cotton Letter.


 Caldwell & Wards Cotton Letter. By 1T. & B. Beer.
 New Orleans, February 24-As Liverpool was better than looked for, our market opened 13 to 16 points higher, and subse- quently improved 12 to 18 adtional points on fresh buying, owing to the continued light receipts. About this time reports of large failures in Berlin and Paris and the break In French rentes. caused heavy sell ing to realize, occasioning @ decline of 73 to 93 points from the top Near the close shorts covering superinduced an advance of about 15 points from the bottom, mak- ing the net loss 47 to 50 points on the day.
 The statistical situation Is strong enough to warrant hrmness. but this was offset by the circulation of cables ad- vices from the continent claiming that the recent shap decline in European securities was instrumental In causing two large banking firms in Berlin to fail today, and one firm in Paris, and that it was expected more failures would follow iu Rotterdam and Amsterdam. When such pessimistlc information became known generally, un- easiness was apparent with desire to liquidate, which was accelerated by New York advices stating that the bull leader there was a heavy seller today and yes terday through brokers, and was un- doubtedly out of the market. especially as it Is rl1mored he intends leaving for Florida during the latter part of the week. The frequent and wide fluctuations on all kinds of rumors and the fears of in- ternational complications kept the market in fever of excitement, therefore opinions are valueless, until more reassuring ad- vices are received relative to tn Euro pean political and financial outlook. Un- der the circumstances we still think 1t ad- yisable to pursue a conservative policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25
New, York Cotton Futures.
r,. n.. orleans Cotton Market.


 New Orleans, February 24.-Spot cotton quiet and easier influenced by the decline in futures SalAe, 3750 bales, Including 4o0 to arrive Quotations reduced %c.
 Futures opened steady with prices to IS points higher than yesterdays clos ing Numerous buying orders had the effect of advancing prices from 2 to zs points. The advance was mainly caused by the improvement in Liverpool. Later in the day leading bears received dis matches from New York saying that the leading bulls were selling out. This caused the widest excitement about the ring and in less time than 1t takes to tell, prices dropped 70 to 73 points from the highest levels of the day and were 42 to A points lower than yesterdays finals for the active positions. In the trading May first advanced 31 points to 14.75, re- ceded to 14.5S. recovered to 14.64, fell off to IA cents, recovered to 14.22 and de- clined to 1894 The market closed quiet with net losses of 40 points on February, fl on March, 59 on April, 50 on May, June, July and August,
 New Orleans. February A24--Cotton f,i- lures steady; February, 13.40 bid; March, IS. .44G13. 45; April 13.62G13 GA; May 13.s40 1895; June, IA. .16a14.1s; July, 14.34114. 35; August. 13, ,6OQ13. .65; September, 80 bid; October, Il. .5S bid.
 New Orleans, February 24-Cotton quiet; Bales, s75o; ordinary, Il 5-16; good ordinary i2% low mddling, 1874; middling, 13es; good midding, 13 9-16; middling fair, i46-1s receipts, SPA; stock, ss2337.
 Daily Statement.
 Galveston--Firm; middling, 13% sales, ssl; receipts, 427z; stock. s6,O4O
 Mobile-Noninal; receipts, [; stock, 20, 140
 savannah-Quiet; middling, IA; sales, 75; receipts, 1234; stock. 51 ,491.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, IA re- ceipts, 8; stock, 7501.
 Wilmington-Steady; middling, 1925; receipts, 2S; stock, 13. 4S4.
 Norfolk-Receipts, 1000; stock, 21.100 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 14.75; re- ceipts, 12O; stock, 6o15.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 14.so; receipts. l3s.
 Philadelphia-Qu middling, 1455 re- ceipts, 19S; stock, 1881.
 St. Louis-Midding. IA; sales, 94 re- ceipts, s409; stock, 1s,709
 Memphis-Quiet; middling, 1873; receipts. 715; shipments, 201S; saies, oou; stock. 57 200.
 Liverpool Market.
 Liverpool, February 24.-Increased de- mand in spot cotton; prices 26 points high ar. American middling fair. 7.92d good middling. 7.76d middling, 7.66d; low mid ding 7.60d; good ordinary. 750d; ordi- nary. 7.30d. The sales of the day were 100 bales. of which 800 were for specula-
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Liverpool Market.

Liverpool, February A.-Increased de- mand in spot cotton; prices 26 points. high er American middling fair. 7.92d good middling. 776d; middling, Led; low mid ding. 7.eod; good ordinary. 7.5od; ordi- nary. 7.30d. The sales of the day were TOO bales. of which 800 were for specula-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-25

New Orleans, February 24-Cotton quiet; Bales 3750; ordinary, Il 5-16: good ordinary i2ss; low middIing, 1874; middling, 13ss; good middling, IS 9-16; middling fair, i4 5-16; receipts SPA; stock, 2s2,337.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
WILL WRITE
Gov. 0giIvie to Compile Yu-
 kOn History

Former Governor William Ogilvie, who is in Dawson en route to his dredg- ing concession on the Stewart river, contemplates writing in the near future a history of the Yukon, says the Daw- son News. Mir. Ogilvie has gathered a great quantity of valuable data, par ticularly that obtained from the pass ing throng of pioneers of the Yukon With this he will be able to compile a book that should be far more exhaus- tive and fascinating than any similar work extant.
 When the Elondike was struck Mir OgiIyie was in the Yukon, and before that had become prominent here as an explorer for several years. He gained his greatest prominence before that time by running the international boundary line along the Hist meridian, which separates Alaska from the Cana dian Yukon,
 One of the most striking true TO- .mances of the north recently was writ ten by Mir. Ogilvie for the Wide World magazine, and will be published soon. Ia it the names of the characters are changed, but the tale is told exactly IS it was enacted in real life.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
ORDINAsCE No. 55

An Ordins nee regulating the rate ot speed for livestock, teams and bl- cyCles on the whsrvcs, and wharf ap- breaches in the town of Skagwoy, Be It Ordained by the Common Council of the Town of Skagway:
 Section l.
 That whoever shall drive any live stock, wagon or vehicle OF sha, ride any animal or bicycle on or over a0y of he wharVes or wharf approaches in the town of Skagway at a greater rate of speed than six l6l miles per hour, -h ail be deemedguilty Of mi,d,mcan- or and upon conviction thersal shall be punished by a foe of not less than ten slO OOD dollars nor more than fifty $50 OO) collars.
 Passed theCOuucil July llgl 1904
 Approved July llJb 1904
 l.. :. Keller,
 President and EN-OMciO Mayor Attest: w. 5. MCkGan,
 Municipal Clerk
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
DANGER NOT GREAT

The danger to the European situation because of the seizure of BRtish and German merchantmen by Russian war ships in the Red sea is not great. Rus sia will not risk war with any great European power. The czar's govern ment has it's hands full just now in its efforts to maintain its authority at home and in keeping up the bluH at war it is making against Japan. The painted bear will be paraded up and down the stage for a day or two, then Russia will apologize, promise to pay damages, and turn her attention to talking of rumors Of great Russian vic tories on land and sea, wherein the Ja- aness will be reported to have lost a million men, more or less. That will be all.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22

The news that Mrs. Florence May brick is at last a free woman will cause pleasure in the United Stetes. All people in this country believe that the woman was found guilty of murder on insufficient evidence, and most of those who have investigated the matter have a positive conviction that she is an in- nocent woman. Her countrymen have worked for her release with a zeal that they have had occasion to show few of the citizens of their country, and they will feel that satisfaction that follows the accomplishment of a difficult but worthy piece of work.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
ORDINANCE NO. 58
May 26 Wa

An ordinance fixing the amount Of com pensation to be paid to certain officers of the town of Sksgway: Be it ordained by the common council of the town of Skagway:
 Section 1; That the compensation to be paid to the following named officers of the town of Skagway shall be snd the same IS hereby fixed as follows: Municipal Treasurer, S4O.UO, Municipal Attorney, S5O OO, Municipal Magistrate, S4J UO, Chief of 'olice, SI5.OO. Municipal Assessor, $500 Fire Warden and Street Commission sr, SlOO.OO.
 Health Officer, S25.OO.
 Section ,. That the said compensation shall be paid monthly. Passed the common council July II, 1904
 Approved, July II. 1904.
 L.. S. Keller,
 President and -OflicjO Mayor, Nttest: W. 5. McKean, Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
HAIR TELLS CHARACTER
Color of Hair Said to Indicate a Per
 son's Temperament

Many people believe that blonde or light hair denotes affection and dark hair cOnStrncy, a person without hair Is not devoid of character: far from it The disposition of the av rage bald headed man is to show such sOllcitude for the welfare of others, that he neg lect himself "A germ causes badness. Prof. SabOuraud, of Paris, France, in, nOcculated a rabbit with Dandruu germs. caused it to become totally bald in hve weeks time. To rid the scalp of these dangerous germs 10 Is neces- ssry to apply NewbrO'S Herpiclde.
 Destroy the cause-you remove the effect"
 Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc in stamps for sample to the HerPlclde Co, Detroit, Mich.
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22

The appointment of Hamilton l.. Johnson, as deputy United States mar shal at Skagway, will give universal satisfaction. A better selection could not have been made. His appointment is no reflection upon those who were aspirants for the position, as Mir. John son has an official record that would commend him above most men. It is a matter for congratulatiOn that Syd Monuastes, whom many desired to see get the appointment, will remain with the marshal's office in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
If WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What a Hsap of HaPPinsSs it Wou Id
 Bring 10 Many Homes

Hard to do homework with an aching back.
 Hours of misery at leisure or at work.
 1T women only knew the cause.
 Backache pains come from sick kid ueys.
 Deans Kidney Pills will cure it.
 Mrs. John Shell John Shell, gard ener and tree pruner), Madison street, below Willow street, Red Bluff, Cal, Says: Although lately noticed slight traces of bachache my kidney com plaint was characterized by too ire quent action of the kidney secretions, particularly at night, and thick sedi- ment iu them which positively proved that in some way the action of my kid neys was upset. As might be expected, this constant drain on my system weak eued me and just before l sent for Doan's Kidney Pills I was hardly able tI do ordinary housework and unable 10 perform any fatiguing duties DOan's Kidney Pills brought infinite relief and brought il at a time when ] greatly re- guired it. I am only too pleased to recommend the preparation.
 For sale by all dealers. Price, 5O cents.
 FOster-NIilburn Co.,, Buffalo, NY, sole agents for U. s. Remember the name, DOan's, and take no substitute.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22

Jim Hill, the Great Northern mag nate, says Parker and Davis will be elected president and vice president of the United States. He also says they ought to win, which might be taken to mean that The wish is the father of the thought. However, the expression by NIT. Hill means a great deal. A great many railroad men and others will take pointers from his suggestion.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
ORDINANCE NO. 57

An Ordinance fixing the amount of comUensatiou to be paid to the town clerk. Be lt ordained b the common council of the town of Skagway: That the compensation to be paid to the town clerk be and the same is here by fixed at the sum of Ihirty-hve (S35.OOl Dollars per month, payable monthly.
 Passed the council July llth, 1904. Approved, July llth, 1904.
 l.. ;. Keller,
 President and EX-oficiO Mayor Attest: W. B. King, ClerE.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
Dyea Property DsPreciAtes

Franz Swieielhofer, of this city, was once the big brewer of Dyea While he was not in the business long enough to make Dyea famous, his brewery had a home as good as that possessed by any similar institution in the north, TC cost thousands. Yesterday Mir, Stakeholder sold it to Spanish Pete for 5.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
King Gets Office

W. B. King was elected esteemed leading knight at the Elks' lodge last night to succeed Dr. J. P. Brawand, who became exalted ruler a week ago. limitations in the EIks' lodge continue weekly.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
Notice to the Publio

All persons are hereby notified that any making of excavations on public streets or alleys, any moving of build ings across such streets or alleys, or placing of Instructions thereon without first obtaining permit for such work from the Town Council, is in violation of Sections 6 and s, Article 4 Ordi nance No. 32, Town Ordinances, ant any person or persons violating saiC law will hereafter be prosecuted. By order of the Council.
 L. s. Keller,
 Mayor
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
For sa,e or Rent

Twill sell cheap or lease the follow ing property;
 i6 town lots; good dwelling house, good barn, chicken house, 40 or 300 chickens, implements belonging Co hen nery, 1 horse aud wagon, l heiter call, garden and fields in full bloom.
 Apply to undersigned.
 I'll lm A. Laurldsen.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
Notice to D Delinquent CO-ownor

To lanes R. Rollins and Henrietta Rollins
 You are hereby notified that during the year 1908 the undersigned have expended more lhan SlCO iu labor aud Improvements upon each me "Irown Diamond" Lode Mining Clatmi me s.TIypatia'' Lode Mining Claim, the "St. Peter Lode Mining Claim, the 'WaLeryllle, Lode M a. ing Claim, the FalphiN" Lode Mt,nng Claim. and the 'Brewster" Lode Mining Claim, an or which said claims are situate la the SAag"ay Mining District, near SSugWay, Alaska, m which mining claims you Oan an undivided one-sixth interest each as shown by the no tices Of location ofrCeOrd in jhc mining records of said district. The said labor was performed as and for the annual representation ui Salu claims for the said year of igo3, as required by the provisions Of Section 2f2i ot Che kcNkel Statutes of the United States, and the amend mentS thereto approved January 22, lsNo con- corning annual labor upon mining clHimSi ana the same was the amount required Co hold salu claims for said year, You are further nollued that unless within % days after the publication of this notice, you contribute your portion or such expenditure as cO-OwnerSr Go wit, the sum of SsOO, or SlOO each, your interest in the clam will be forfeited to the undersigned co-oWnerS who have made such expenditure, and will pc. como their property in the manner provided by law. ,o,,
 George Muwl, May 26, sOd James Lewis
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
Up-TO-Dato Tailoring

Why send away for your clothing when you can do fully as well at home. Compare our prices and goods with those of any first-class house on the coast and you will be convinced that we can save you money. A large stock of summer goods just in.
 F. Wolland, The Tailor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
Three speOialtiss, All PsrisO:

The Boss Bakery makes a speciality of three things-ice cream, fresh bak- ery goods and Flows candies, all guar snteed to be perfect. The ice cream and bakery products of the Boss Bakery are unexcelled anywhere, and Flow $ candies speak for themselves wherever fOund.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
At the Panth on

The Pantheon Saloon always serves their patrons with the best brands or wines, liquors and cigars. u
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22
ma.ost has NswInu.Io

The Mascot saloon has just received A large consignment of new music Tor its popular Victor talking machine. It includes all the latest popular airs.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-07-22

Just opened. The Railroad restau- rant will now serve you with the best meal in town. Your patronage is sol icited Williams < Peterson.