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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26
The leading futures ranged as follows: 

July .'1o. s5 ills 1os5 Ills septemt .11.S5 11.s7h 11.S2h 11.s7h July =. ..s.SO $40 eso s.27M September 647h 6.57h 6.47h 6.55 Short ribs. per 100 lbs. July ,. .... 6.S7h 6.47h 6.37h 6.Fh September 655 6.65 6.55 6.60 Cash quotations were as follows;
 Flour-Firmer.
 wheat-No. 2 spring, 92 99S; No. 3, S6 a s5; No. red. 1.0591.06.
 Corn-No. 2. 4sIs No. yellow, 4sh Q 50. Oats-No. 2. 4O% Q41; No. white, fl @43.
 Mess pork, per bbl, II O5 911.1O.
 Lard, per 100 lbs. 6.3006.32h.
 Short ribs sides. loose S 2516.3 .371h.
 Short clear sides. boxed. 6 .25 96 50.
 whiskey basis ot high wines 1.2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26
Caldwell. Ward < Co.'S Market Letter.

NEW YORK. May s5.-A decline of about 2 points seemed to be the limit in the New York market today and while Hue tuations varied slightly the selling seemed to be checked around 12 80 for July, The rally during the afternoon session is due to reported sales of spots in New Orleans of 5000 to 10000 bales. upon which the mar ket took on steadier tone All interest is now centered in the coming Government report for June 4th and the prospective rain which is promised over the Eastern Gulf and south Atlantic States in the next 24 to SC hours realization of latter means for the time being bearish state of affairs in regard to the new crop months. New Or leans advices say good May exports will r'.s duce local stock and holdings at all ports. This should have a tendency to strengthen the near months Estimates for tomorrow at Houston and Galveston exceed last year, while the port receipts are estimated at 5000, against 4,s00 last year. Spots in the South are hc lower. while spots in New York are Is points down. Sales reported, 434 bales At this time everything points to a lower market. On New York's close tonight Liverpool Is due to come to 6 lower Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26
H. A B. BEERS COTTON LETTER.

(By Private Wire to Caldwell, Ward Co)
 NEW ORLEANS. May 25.--As Liverpool was not encourag ging our market opened 8 to 5 lower. and subsequently, declined about additional The rumor that there was a good demand for spots superinduced an advance of II from the bottom later, but free selling on the prediction of showers in the Central and Western districts caused a steady recession for the balance of the day. making the net loss 13 to 24 points on the old crop months and 17 to IS on the new. The fact that one of the leading local bulls has gone to New York. presumably with a view of engineering a deal in summer months. seemed to have caused such shorts to cover freely. Liverpool. in the mean while. has shown weak undertone during the past few days. Textile trade conditions are discouraging and the outlook generally is disappointing Under these circumstances barring manipulation. the tendency seems to be lower providing weather conditions continue favorable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26

Years ago my blood was bad, evidenced by skin eruptions and other symptoms on different parts of the body. So concluded to try 8. 8. s., knowing 1t to be highly spoken of. After using number of bottles-my blood was thoroughly purt- fed ana was relieved of all eruptions and manifestations of impure blood. believe your 8. 8. S. to be an excellent blood medicine, and anyone in need of such medicine would do we'll to use it. Mrs. O. E. SHOE1AAGh.
 6le E. Patterson St., Anianoe,o.
 us that appear upon the surface of the body are oms of some internal disorder that cannot be d from the outside. s. s. s. antidotes the poi humors and acids that are the real cause of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK, May Swallowing were ehe quotations on the cotton exchange to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-26

cy reached from s. antdoes the poi MNSN sons humors that the real of disease enriches the blood, and builds NkAl>lo1 up at the the general health S. S. S..
 /S// all and parts of the system activity, and renewed
 slf s the result blood trouble write No charge
 ur medical advice THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co., ATLANTA GA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
CLAIMANTS ATTORNEY
 WILL NOT TAKE APPEAL
Trustees Attorney Offers Testimony to Bebut That of Witness c. B. Burk- halter-Four Arguments
 Were Made.
THE DEGREE.

% Referee Trimble-"I think that 1 < am now prepared to decide this < matter. In rendering a decree l . desire to state that a good deal of < testimony has been offered at the ~ hearing by agreement of the attor- < neys, which l hardly think the duty < of the referee in bankruptcy to ad-
 < vert to.
 < "The testimony which has been < offered clearly shows that no mem >- Der of the Jefferson county sani- < tary commission has been ap- ' preached relative to the awarding \ of contracts in an irregular way < and that MT. Drennen, the claim < ant, made no attempt to approach -> the members of the commission.
 < 'I am of the opinion that this -< claim should be re-examined and < disallowed for want of consdera- -< tion. This will be the final order -> of the court.
 < While I did not like the conduct -< of one of the witnesses in the case. -< still everything has passed off very
 < pleasantly during the hearing"
 < MT. Drennen will not appeal from -> the decision of the referee in bank
 < ruptcy. This announcement was
 <- made by his attorney last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Precip-
Station.
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

Judge Feagin yesterday bound three men over to the criminal court, one of whom was a white man. He also fined seven regro prisoners s25 each for refusing to work on the streets.
 B. F. Whips, stevedore of the city jail. was bound over on a s2OO bond under charge of larceny of $l5 from the person of Ella Kendrick white woman, who was placed in jail. It seems that the woman was drunk when sent to jail and had some money concealed about her. The testimony in court was that Whips searched her and took the money. Judge Feagin has not yet delivered Whips to jail, as he is holding him until a list of the witnesses can be had.
 Willie Prince, a negro, was bound over on a charge of attempting to criminally assault Emma Perryman, who lives at 1212H2 Seventh avenue. The negro was drunk when he made the attempt, and he tore the clothing from the woman. She secured the assistance of several white men and the negro was arrested. He was too drunk to stand up and was, therefore, unable to escape. His bond was set at $500 and he was carried to the county jail because he was unable to make it.
 Jim Booze, negro, was bound over on charge of assault with intent to murder Ed Craig, whom he cut badly with razor Thursday night. The negro was unable to make bond to the amount of $50 and was sent to the county jail
 The seven negroes fined s25 for refusing to work were Ed Walker, Will Winston, Will Mason, Oscar Estes, Marcus Alex ander, Warren Willis and Will Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
REFEREE TRIMBLE DISALLOWS
 D. M. DRENNEN'S $1O0OO CLAIM
U. s. STEEL TRUST NOT
 TO ENTER THIS DISTRICT

official denial Is given to the state ment that James Gayley has been ap- pointed by the United States steel cor poration to investigate and make an of- fer for the Republic Iron and Steel com pany. Tennessee Coal and Iron company. and the sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron company, with the object of adding them to the list of subsidiary concerns of the steel combine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
BANKING CONCERN
 READY TO START
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST co. ORGANIZED WITH CAPITAL OF $5o,ooo-H H. MAY BERRY PRESIDENT.

The Citizens Savings Bank and Trust company, capitalized at s5o,o0o, has been organized in Birmingham and will begin business about March 1.
 H. H. Mayherry has been elected presi- dent of the new financial institution, B. F. Roden Is vice president J. B. Cobbs is treasurer and c. G. Davidson, secretary The board of directors is made up of MT. Mayberry, MT Roden, MT. Cobbs, J. II. Robinson of Birmingham and c. o. Burns of New York
 I he Citizens Savings Bank and Trust company will do an exclusive savings ana trust business, end will take over at the start many of the savings accounts of the Alabama National bank. The new bank will be closely allied with the Alabama National the latter having been desig. mated as the depository of the Citizens bank.
 The officers of the CIV bank say 1t will be the purpose of the institution to en- courage saving and frugality. and they feel that the institution has every prom ise of suce ess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

A strictly high-ciass institute for tho scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous. Blood. Skin. Rectal, Female and Genfto-U Urinary diseases, Deformitles Tu- mors. Stifr Joints, Cancer. Lupus Mslig- nant Ulcers, Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, varlcoceIe, Hernia and i Venereal diseases of every name, na-
 ture, form and character are also treated, and S legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given I In every case.
 Our equipment. consisting of well-stocls- ed prescription department. x-Ray. yio- let Ray. Static and Galvano- Faradlc ap- paratus. Super Heated Air. Aro Light Cabinet. Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Inhalation for nose throat and lungs and a thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date in every par ticular, give us prestige over all com- petitors In Alabama In our special line of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free. Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate Office hours 8 a. m. to p. m. Sundays, a. m. to 1 p. m. A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier a Co. are without doubt the Best known specialists In the south. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. T. and Ryron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons, who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age-Herald: pr. Doziers long stand ing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at tha head of his profession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
ATTEMPTED TO BREAK JAIL.
Jim Day Fined $50 anl Sentenced to
 Work on Streets.

Jim Day, negro. was yesterday fined $50 and sentenced to work ninety days on the streets on a charge of attempting to break out of the city jail. The negro was In jail on charge of stealing a COW and this case was continued until he serves out the time imposed yesterday.
 The negro had removed the window sill to one-of the second story windows of the city Jail, and a great many bricks had been taken from their places. In half an hour the opening would have been large enough for the biggest prisoner to have escaped. and many would probably have gotten out As 1t was the opening was discovered and the negro was placed where he could do no more damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
BetrothaI Ceremony.

MT. and Mrs E. Bloch will leave In the morning for Anniston to attend the cee- bration of betrothal of their son to Miss Anniston where he Is engaged in busi- ness. Miss Levi has been a frequent visitor to this city and has many friends. Their friends congratulate them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

No well informed iron manufacturer in Birmingham has attached any im- portance to the rumors that the United States steel corporation was planning to enter this district. The steel trust, it has been pointed out all along. is not in financial condition to buy any of the in this section.
 The New York Commercial of Thursday said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. William F. Sparks are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sparks from the family residence, 71S South Twenty first street at o'clock today (Satur- day) afternoon. Interment at Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
For Associate Judoe.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 z. T. RUDULPH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Blr- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women. It is good for all feminine ills and absolutely best for mos. of them. Druggists now sell and guarantee +.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
F ostoffice Receipts.

Every indication is that this year the receipts will go considerably over the s2OO 900 mark. The receipts for the quar- ter ending December 31 were s70OO more than for the same quarter fin 1902.
 The increase in the money paid to rural free delivery men in 1903 was three times as much as In 1902 which is another re- markable increase. The office of the in- ternal revenue collector shows as rela- lively large increase as this year there was no war tax but the receipts were almost as large as during 1902, when war tax was in effect The war tax made an increase of almost 100 per cent.
 Should the expectations of the people of Alabama and also of the south not prove wrong in the next five years Bir- mingham will need postoffice facilities twice as large as at present The in- creased population and business interests will demand this enlarged postoffce and government building.
 Both Internal Collector Thompson and Postmaster Hughes are advocates of a new building. and both of them have every reason to know the great need. as 1t comes to them daily. They urge that the citizens should take the matter up and see if an appropriation cannot be secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
THE WEATHER.

Alabama-Rain, warmer In extreme southern portion Saturday; Sunday fair and much colder; fresh to brisk south winds becoming northwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

William J. Mims of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue, sub ject to the action of the democratic pr- mary. H. ". CROOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue, subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEYER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Burks.vambrey Wedding.

On Thursday evening at the home of the brides mother Mrs. c. Burks. at Osceola station on the South Ensley car line. Miss willien Burks was united in marriage to Mir. A. yambrey Bennett. the ceremony being performed by the Rev. w. R. Hen drix.
 The bride was gowned In a beautiful roses while the bridesmaids wore pink and carried pink roses. The beautiful home was decorated with palms. and looked lovely the color scheme of pink and white being fully carried out
 In cozy corner was a table. on which was arranged the presents, which were numerous and beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Eor Tax Collector.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

Ire Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that IT. P. Hefin is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
For superlntendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of tho Democratic primary. P NJ. MNEIL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

I. W. McAdory Is a candidate for county superintendent of education. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
For SolicItor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
VARIOUS CONTESTS GROWING WARMER County Executive Committee
 Meets Here Today CHANGE DATE OF PRIMARY Most Interesting Race Seems to Be That of Probate Judge-Judae
 Stiles and Judge Greene
 Both Very Popular.
CHANGE DATE OF PRIMARY

As the day of the democratic primary approaches the lines in the various con- tests are being closer drawn and within a few weeks 1t will not be difficult task to pick several of the winners. Up to this time everything has been in partial suspense awaiting the action of the eorn- ty executive committee, which meets to- day for the purpose of changing the date of the primary and conducting other bus mess that might come before it. Chair man Thompson IS of the opinion, however, that nothing besides tfe changing Of the date of the primary will Ee acted unon.
 In reply to hls many letters sent te all parts of the county. MT. Thampscn has not heard of l alagle committeeman who is opposed to the casnge It Is likely that the procedure will oe of a purely cut ard dried order as any contest IS highly iu.- probable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

We make all kinds of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Eor prohatc .inrine.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce ]. P Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of tho Democratic primary u-6-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

s. F, Greene Is a candidate for judgo of probate of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to th5 action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
BIRMINGHAM NEEDS LARGER BUILDING Government Building Entirely Too Small for Needs WANT AN APPROPRIATION Additions and Improvements Would Only Meet Demands for Year or
 Two-Receipts Justify an
 Appropriation.

A movement for new government building has been started in Birmingham, and those active in it think the conditions warrant asking the government to erect one.
 When J. c. Holmes, inspector of public buildings, was here Wednesday and Thursday inspecting the government building with a view to having some ad- ditions made, he was fully convinced that the best thing to do was to make some temporary changes; that a new building was needed, and needed badly.
 The present building Is too small in ev- cry department, according to officials who have offices in the building, and enlarge ments will have to be made. While the inspector was in the city he talked sev- eral time to Postmaster Hughes and Gus todian J. o. Thompson, and both of them told him that a new building was badly needed and that 1t was throwing away money to make any permanent changes in the present building.
 Iu his report to the department Inspec- tor Holmes will probably recommend that the additions needed for the postoffice de- partment be made. These are that a wing be added on the northwestern cor ner of the building to be used for the money order department, a swing room for the clerks and carriers and small room for a library. By moving the money order department from the present place the registry department would have abun- dant room. MT. Holmes will recommend that no attempt be made to fix up the fourth story, as it would require s75,O00, and the change would not relieve the sit uation for more than a year or two.
 From what he saw and what he was told while here, MT. Holmes firmly be- lieves that new building is almost neces- sary.
 Now Is Best Time.
 That this Is a good time for this move ment can readily be seen when it Is con sidered that Congressman Bankhead and Taylor of Alabama are on the public building committee, and Congressman Un- derwood is on the appropriation commit :. tee.
 The present building has cost up to June 30 of last year, $3060S1. IT, and it could possibly be sold today for about s250,000. as the property on which 1t stands is worth about 5000 a front foot. The business of the various departments of the government which should have of fees in the building have grown until there is not really room enough for any : of them.
 That the present building Is too small Is readily seen when the weather bureau and the recruiting office both have to go outside to procure accommodations. Both of these should be in the govern ment building
 To erect a suitable government building in Birmingham it would require an appro- priation cf not less than $1 00O0OO, put this is justified, 1t is claimed by the im- mense increase in all departments In the past years. A comparative table shows that the receipts of the postoffice depart- ment for the past year, ending June 90. were three times as large as for the year ending June 90, 1897. The table for the past seven years is as follows:
 tostoffice Receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

Alabama Brewing Co.
 Bohemian Beer. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end Ing a. m.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
Weather Conditions.

Birmingham, Friday, January 15
 The wave-like manner in which atmos- pheric changes follow each other is very strikingly shown on this mornings chart; the hollow of one wave appears over the Atlantic coast with a succeeding crest ex- tending from Florida to Michigan; a sec ond hollow along the foot of the Rocky mountains and its succeeding crest over the Pacific states. Colder conditions are slightly in advance of the crests, while throughout the Mississippi valley and southern states, with few exceptions, it Is warmer The rise in temperature at Birmingham was 10 degrees.
 Light snowfall Is reported from Mar quette, Buffalo and few points in the Ohio valley This Is the only precipita- ton shown on the chart.
 M MITCH Ell IL. Ohserver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

The Age-Ferald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
LOST

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 Probably in front of Hill man Hotel, diamond pin. Liberal reward if returned to Age-Herald Office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16

The Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
EemlnaIa for Women.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-16
ANNOUNCE VENTS.
Eor Raard of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue, subject to action Of democratic primary.