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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Factors in Improvement.

The splendid crop prospects and the intimidation of the improvement of the financial and trade situation. Multiplying evidences that liquidation in the securi- ties market has run it's course again give investors heart and courage and there is a general looking up." Cheerfulness is taking the place of despondency, and nothing short of an earthquake can cause return of the bearish conditions which have prevailed in Wall street for most of the time for the past two years, up to within sixty days ago, though safe and sane counsel in Wall street gives no encouragement to the theory of immediately booming stock markets. The gospel as taught these days is that the process of improvement will be gradual sand that until next autumn it may be marked by numerous minor reactions. The prophecy is almost universally ad- vanced, however, that the tide of pros perity and business activity is again ris- ing and that the country Is at the begin ming of another strong forward move ment. To use a familiar illustration, the concrete upon which the foundations are to rest has hardened until it is now safe to begin laying the waIls." This appears to be the commonly accepted view of the solvent interests, and the spirit of hopefulness clearly dominates at this writing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
WORLDS FAIR HAS STATE FAIR BEATEN Big Show May Be Moved to
 Birmingham ST. LOUIS IS HOSPlTABLE All That Is Necessary for Visitor to Do Is to Put Up the Price
 and the Town Is
 Free.
ST. LOUIS IS HOSPITABLE
BY BOHEMIAN c. RuLeER.

Worlds Fair Grounds, St. Louis, July S.-(Special.) )-The Worlds fair has the Alabama State fair bested, notwithstand- ing the fact that Vulcan is away down here in. the back end of the grounds and it costs 20 cents and sixty-four questions to ascertain the exact location.
 The advantage offered by the Alabama 1 fair, however. is the fact that fifteen min utes will suffice to get a good look at the fancy embroidery and big peaches done up in alcohol, while here it takes at least thirty days to take in the big show and the conc crts
 The Pike is an excellent place to loaf and to be separated from your money. notwithstanding the fact that newspaper men are frequently remembered by the press agents. This would be great show for Birmingham and President Francis is contemplating sending it along with Vul- can when he goes to Capitol park. as re- turn courtesy for the loan of the iron man to St. Louis.
 Not far from where this is being writ ten is a show called the low temperature exhibit and 1t has an immense visiting list, being patronized by the cold blooded
 
 Being drilled by newspaper stories of St. Louis graft I was surprised to find that there is more genuine hospitality here in one day than was found in Buffalo during three months visitation. All that is necessary here is to put up the price and everything is yours. The prices, how ever are not so high as at Buffalo, and the owners of grating institutions will give you warning before you enter, and if you get caught the fault is yours.
 The Alabama Press Association was out in force Monday. but as the necessary passports were not delivered ye editors postponed an investigation of the Pike until Tuesday. The Press association had large time Sunday visiting the various churches and riding trolley cars. Many went out to Delmar Garden, but the Coney Island effect was too strong for some of those who have dyed in the wool of Alabama ideas about Sunday, and they turned from the wages of sinfullness and took another trolley ride. Every member of the Alabama press is required to wear a large badge on his coat lapel, so it may be known that he has something coming ito him Under those conditions the writer of this Is wearing one on the Pike, but at the ' .ious democratic catcuses it is removed, as there is nothing doing in the way of tickets to the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
COURSE IF MARKET SHOWS CONFIDENCE Improvement in the Financial
 Trade Situation CHEERFUL TONE PREVAILS St. Louis Convention Is Topic For Dis cussion in Wall street-Active
 Demand for Bonds and
 Standard Stocks.
CHEERFUL TONE PREVAILS
BY W. G. NICHOLAS.

New York. July 9.-The recent course of the stock and bond markets reflects to marked degree a return of confidence. This condition is manifest not only in securities, but throughout our entire business world. Commercial reports from every quarter chronicle improvement in trade and more bouyant sentiment Dur ing tn elast siv or eight months a gradual reduction of miscellaneous stocks of goods has been going on and at the pres cent time there is not unwieldly accumu- lation in any important quarter. Over ing the last six or eight months gradual dangerous and as a result the trade re- action has not gone as far and has not assumed as dangerous proportions as many feared would be the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Convention Discussed.

The St. Louis convention gave Wall street lot to talk about during the week. As it became growingly evident that the conservative element was in control and that the material interests of the country were not likely to be threat ened by the conventions action an in- creasing feeling of confidence took pos- session of the exchange. This improved tone manifested itself in a revival of speculative activity. The volume of trad ing quadrupled and the drift was up- ward. The large latent short interest in stocks became uneasy and the work of covering bearish commitments began. Uneasiness in that quarter operated to the advantage of the market in every way
 Keen interest attached to every conven- tion development. The growth of the new party leadership was the one feature of deepest Wall street concern. The ad- vanced position taken by the minority congress leader, Hon. John Sharp Wil- Hams, was regarded as having special significance and as representing the best continent of the New Southo MT Will Hams is everywhere recognized as having sterling common sense and an apprecla- ton of existing conditions. He is be- lieved to stand for the progressive gen. eration which is now engrossed in the up-building of the south in an industrial and commercial way as well as for re- storation of the country's needs, as well as the political requirements of the sec- tion he halls from.
 In Wall street the course of the St. Louis convention is very generally felt to be soothing in business sense and to have removed the acute element of ap- prehension from the campaign, in which respect it will be in striking contrast to the campaign of 1896 and 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
A Raid in East Africa

F'rom the Speaker.
 Sir Charles Eliot has thrown up his post of high commissioner in British East Africa as protest against the fayors granted by the foreign office to a purely commercial venture-the East Africa syndicate. This company is slmp- ly a branch of the great alliance or Bell ,grayia and the Ghetto which promotes chartered raids and yellow slavery, and now seeks to exploit imperialism in East as in South Africa. The names Of It's shareholders are only too familiar-the Duke. of Abercorn, Earl Grey, Lord Rob .erts, Mr. Rochefort Mcguire, the Earl of Denbigh, MT. Tarbutt, MT. Belt, MT. Leopold Hirsch and an obscure crowd or Levys and Meyers. Fashion supplies the glamor, while Jewry finds the money and the brains
 The British taxpayers builds the Ugan- da railway, and immediately the govern ment assigns for ninety-nine years at nominal rental an immense tract of the best land beside it to an Anglo-Jewtsh syndicate, which seeks to make it's profit by expelling the natives, excluding white settlers and holding the land to "ripen" like some building estate in London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Many White Bathing Suits.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 we are selling lots of white bathing suits to women this season" remarked a department store clerk, and the early prediction that they were to be fashion able seems justified. In view of this it would be interesting to know what is to happen at Such places as Asbury Park and Ocean Grove where among very strict rules about bathing there has al- ways been one forbidding women to ap- pear in white bathing suits. or course, the new white suits we are selling are not of the semi-tr transparent. clinging stuff which caused the rule to be made; but a law is a law, and some of the resorts are particularly alert in enforcing all those which concern the proper behavior of summer patrons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Curiosity About Hartman.

Curiosity is felt as to the real pur- pose of F. H. Harriman's trip to Europe. He smilingly told inquiring friends be- fore his departure that he was going for his health. It is not generally thought in Wall street, however, that his health is in need of foreign treatment, and there Is deep-seated belief that his main ob- Jeet is to do some necessary financing on large scale for his western railroad enterprise. MT. Hartman is spread out more than any other railroad packer in the United States, his field of activity extending from Indiana to the Pacific ocean and from Canada to the Gulf. His various railroad properties represent an underlying indebtedness of close to si i,OO0,- Wo'oOo and the necessity for keeping the financial machinery of his vast and com plicated systems in smooth running order requires the unremitting attention of it's directing genius. MT. Hartman has thus Tar proved himself able to manage his affairs without the assistance of his critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Active investment Demanded.

Banks, commission houses and brokers continue to report an active investment demand for bonds and standard stocks A canvass among the leading bond houses and banks which make a speciality of supplying their clients with investment securities reveals the fact that the shelves have been thoroughly stripped of the more ~esirable goods. Nearly all the recent issues Nof new bonds have been cleaned up and the market is ripe for more. Railroads which have been wait ing for the arrival of this propitious mo- ment will, no doubt, be found equal to the occasion and will give the public what it clammors for. A recent estimate of bond issues likely to be made during the next two years ranges from s400, ,0tO, = 900 to $5O0,000000 a large part of which will be used in refunding older issues and paying off note issues. The remaind- CT willfgo into improvements and defray the cost of construction and extensions all ready planned or under way. The output of stocks and bonds for new enterprises is at low ebb This is shown by the very small listings on the stock exchange the total for the last six months having been only s41, ,Oo0,oO0 against more than $1 -250,00o,0O0 for the corresponding six months three years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Direct Evidence.

From the Youths Companion.
 The lawyer shook his finger warningly at the witness and said Now, we want to hear just what you know; not what some one else knows, or what you think or anything of that kind, but what you know. Do you understand?"
 Wal, I know said the witness, with emphasis, as he lifted one Timber leg and laid it across the other, 'I know that Clay Grubbs said that Bill Thompson told him that he heard John Thomas wife tell Sid Shuford's gal that her husband was there when the fight tux place, and that he said they slung each other around in the bushes right consid able.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Gully Has Upper Hand.

It looks as though MT. Suly, the de- posed cotton king" would compel his creditors to accede to his terms. If they had done so in the beginning they would nave received their dividends without de- lay, and would have got just as much If not more. On the New York stock ex- change, Chicago board of trade and other great speculative marts the common prac- tice is to accept the first offer of settle ment made by a failed concern, the theory being that the first offer is almost always the best. The correctness of this proposi- ton has been estab ablished by experience in innumerable cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Removing Old Landmark.

About the last of the old landmarks in the vicinity of the stock exchange is being removed. The group of old rat tie traps on the northeast corner of New street and Exchange place. the block on which the stock exchange stands. is be- ing demolished to make way for another sky-scraper. With the completion of the
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new building the architectural adorn- ment of that particular block will be finished. The old buildings which are in process of demolition are full of his- toric interest They have at various times given shelter to sorse of the most conspicuous characters in the financial district, men who in their day were lead CTS in the money world and whose opera tions gave them international fame. Not a few of these famous people are still alive.
 The famous Hoffman house cafe direct ly across New street from these old rock cries has also undergone transformation. This resort was for many years presided over by "Ed' s. Stokes, the slayer of "Jim" Fisk and once owner of the Hoff- man house at the intersection of Broad way and Fifth avenue, the headquarters of the democratic leaders for genera tion. The down town cafe was sadly down at the heels when it last changed hands, although number of old stand- bys remained loyal to 1t until the last. Among it's habitues was celebrated lawyer who had been leader in congress and a cabinet minister. This man visited the cafe twenty times a day, coming and going by himself. standing up at the bar. and drinking each time a solitary glass of beer or a mug of ale. He rarely ex- changed a word with anybody except his favored bar-keeper. When the place closed for reconstruction he wandered around like a lost man and then disap- peared, evidently finding accommodations elsewhere away from that particular To- cation.
 Another freqnenter of the Hoffman house cafe was the $5o,0O0.oO0 head of a great banking house who for years made a practice of taking his lunch there He occupied a scat in a remote corner of the big room with his back to the angle and a small table in front of him upon which were unloaded dozens of raw oysters. His invariable lunch consisted of any where from three to five dozen oysters and from one quart to two quarts of cham pagne which he consumed solitary and in state This glutenous old party has also disappeared from the locality. He is said to have established himself in one of the numerous dining clubs in the financial district Almost every large office build- ing has one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
Smoke Town.

From the Detroit News.
 Pa" said the bright boy, this novel says the wall street king suddenly lost his great fortune and went away to live in obsecurity ?"
 "Its another name for Pittsburg,' re- piled Pa, recalling a visit to the Smoky City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
 Short Interest Large.

The sharp up-turn in stocks disclosed the existence of a much larger short in- terest than most people imagined possi- ble in so narrow a market. The short interest was discovered to be the great est in Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Rock Island, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Pennsylvania, St. Paul and Metropolitan Street Railway. There is no way of esti- mating with any degree of accuracy the exact extent of the short" interest In any market, but it is well known that the professional element has for many months leaned fo the selling side. It is a professional theory that the short" end of the market is the safest to take, inasmuch as a disorganized public is on the other end with a chapter of accidents working continuously to check advances. Furthermore it costs money to carry stocks and there is no interest burden to handicap short account. In this in- stance. however, the bearish contingcnet forgot that the public was practically out of the msrket and that the bulls com prised to large extent people of means, experience and a stubborn determination was t) stand their ground. believing that l the eHa of liquidation was over and that | nv rhe exercise of patience profits would | acrrue on holdings. This situation occa- | sfoned a deadlock which has been paraly-
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steadfast and True.

From Puck.
 Father-But am afraid he is a young man of fickle characteri
 Daughter-Oh, no, he isn't, papa Why, he has smoked the same brand of cigar cites for nearly six months!
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sing the market for months The break up. 1t appears. was at the expense of the bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-10
pROSpECTORS FOR COAL

With Diamond Core Drills. The J. A. Brennan Drilling Company. Scranton. Pa. guarantee to furnish nrst-class cores If coal veins underlying property at any cepth with Diamond Core Drills. Corre-
 pondence solicited.
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suburb. Sir Charles Eliot has done a very courageous thing in resigning and demanding an inquiry.
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$R0.75

Cincinnati and return, via St. Louis. Tickets good going direct to Cincin- Lati, returning via St. Louis. with lriyilege of stopover of 10 days at Worlds Fair. Tickets on sale July 18th and 17th, with final limit August 4th
 THE QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE has been adopted as the Official Route by Birmingham Lodge No. 79.
 Alabama Elk Special will leave Birmingham 700 P M, Sunday, July 17th, arriving Cincinnati S:25 A. M, July 18th.
 For sleeping car space, 'or further information, dress or call on
 A. ;. FREEMAN, T. r. A. Queen and Crescent Route,
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A. G. S. R. R. Account 3. P. 0. D., Elks' National Reunion. Tickets on sale July 18th and 17th, with final limit July 25th, with privilege of extension to August 18th.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-12-19
WANTED.

FOR U. s. Army, able-bodfed. unrnar-
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 aM Xn speak. read and write English.
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CLAIRYOYAlNT,.

MARY '. WRIGHT. M. D., and Csfair- NNoyant, 27 High Street. pr. Wright Is the best known cIairvoyanf ;S, me State; 27 years in New Haven. Her predictions on health, business so- lal,snever fail. Doctor treats all dis eases, Computation $1.0e Hours 3 to and evenings.
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Get instant Relief from Piles--This most irritating disease relieved in ten minutes by using Pr. Agnew's, oint- nights. Thousands testify of it's good. ness. Good for Eczema, Salt Rheum, and all skin diseases. If you are with out faith one application will convince 5--35 cents.--64.
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Saants.

One cent word for each insertion. I've cents word for fall week. seven
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Pateas sseys Brick are cheapaot
NOTICE. NATIONAL NEW HAVEN BANK.

NATIONAL NEW HAVEN BANK.
 Established 1T93.
 The annual meeting of the stockhatfj- CTS of this bank, for the election of di~s doctors for the ensuing year, and f6r tle ti transaction of any other business meeting, will De held at tlleir BanlSi5iss House, on Tuesday. the 10th day Of January, l905. Polls open from II q. nj. to 12 noon. s.s :tT-' M FRANK D. TRoWBRIDGE.
 uIO- m. Cashier
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EATPLOYAIENT Acrwr,v

MRS. J. A. GLADWlN'S. 102 Orange streee-
 sIs nIooms 4-5. The best help, also the best
 Esaee a 70 olio nna situations. City or Country.
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r E4sP sss1t PeNsIBLE man to manage an of- nee nee and distributing depot for large quo per annum and comrnissians
 plieant must have good references gnu gnu S!sO0o.. Capital secure. Address 5uPs S9E Szs West 12th St., Chicago.
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NOTICE.
IEnR. SALE.

FOR $19,000, large brick building, containing two stores, four apart ments; rents for $1, 500 per year, Bus mess property, centrally located, on Court street, between Orange and State streets Address
 dl77tp F. Q. BOX 1513.
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WANTED
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ASsCsT1oNEER and Appraiser, I12s Chapel . sa: household sales specially. Sales room Ia3 Orange st.. aAtf
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cIvIL SERVICE ExAarINAITI.roN.

N4VaAAL lAHLa aeEE1AANl1NAgfI&BN.l4
 competitive examination will .ba held on Thursday, December 22.: at S D. m, to ascertain the fitness of candis dates for substitutes in the fire depart ment., All applicants before taking the examination must possess the folIowz ing requirements: derstandingly | S
 Must be a legal voter.
 Must have been q resident of the city five years immediately precedfllg the time of filing application than 35 years of age. Must be at least 5 1t. ' in. in height, without shoes. FIN N
 Must. be at least 138 lbs. in weight.
 Application blanks and further in- formation will be furnished daily at Room 10, City Hall, between IF and l o'clock
 Applications must be filed on or be- fore Wednesday,, December 2I 1904.
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BLUE sky terrier. Name on collar, N. Gene Nesbit. 228 Sherman avenue. Reward if returned to 223 Sherman avenue. dI9 If
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Insane Man Taken Home.

Frank B. Clark was brought into po- lice headquarters yesterday morning and locked up. The officers who made the arrest claim that he is insane Last evening Clark's sister came here from Providence and took her brother to her home in that city.
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Patent stoye nrIck are eheapeaf.

PERSONAL MAR Y ::-CIfICIlE served at the lea. table make a dainty hit. POLLY.
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JONES' EMpLOYMENT AcEN9.y

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 IoS3ltiyety headquarterssf for best hein Alale or female. Situations secured.
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DEATHS.
5OO CHRISTMAS HURDLES

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 FRESH CUT will keep in the house 8 weeks. All of the trees are native spruce and are very fine Prices very low according to size. Also Wreaths I0c apiece. All kinds of fresh and dried fruit, etc. At oneto's, 1 Congress Avenue, corner George Street. dl5-ft