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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
ATTEMPT MADE TO
 WRECK GO. TRAINS
DESTRUCTION IS PLACED ON THE TRACK OF THE WOODWARD co. NEAR oDWARD-LARGE FIRE NARROWLY INVERTED.

Bessemer, November 11.-(Special) )-An unsuccessful attempt was made at a late hour last night to wreck the trains of the Woodward Coal and Iron company pair of old car wheels were placed on a sharp curve near Woodward, but owing to the slow rate of speed, an accident wGs narrowly averted. The only damage caused by the obstruction was the de- railing of the front trucks of the en- zine.
 As soon as practical the officers were notified and came to the scene where bloodhounds were put on the trail of the would-be wreckers, but no trace could be found of the guilty persons
 The Woodward company's engines are huge affairs and are used to haul the ore from the ore mines to the furnaces and coal from the Dolomite mines to Woodward. If the engine had been thrown off the track last night 1t would probably have caused the death of several of the train crew as well as considerable loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
IRONATON NEGRO
 BARBER IS KILLED
George Willis, the Man Who Did the Killing, Is Considered pes-
 perate Character.

Ironaton, November n.-(Special.)-L night about o'clock George Willis shot and mortally wounded Charles Milner, a barber, at this place, shooting him three times, one shot taking effect in the pit of his stomach, another on the left nipple and the third in the thigh.
 Miner is being operated on with small chance for recovery.
 both parties are negroes and Willis Is considered desperate character. There are conflicting statements as to how the
 difficulty arose, there being no witnesses , to the shooting. Willis surrendered, and after being carried to jail confessed that he, with Marshal Hardy and Will Chat man, robbed the residence of MT. Louis
 Pace, near town, several weeks ago, when a quantity of household effects, jewelry etc., were stolen. Hardy and Chatham were arrested and the stolen goods recovered, both having confessed to the robbery. The three negroes were taken to the Talladega jail today by City Marshal Lide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
CLAYTON PROBABLY
 NEXT POSTMASTER
Has Agreed to Accept Place
 at EnSley
ACTION ENDS THE FIGHT
Mir. Clayton Has the Endorsement of the Republicans of the State and Will Probably Be
 Appointed.

Ensley, November 11.-(Special.)-- )--J. w. Clayton will in all probability be the next postmaster of Ensley to succeed T. B. Lawler who has resigned. MT Clayton, 1t is understood, has the endorsement of the republican referee and the state repub- lican organization.
 Since the resignation of Postmaster Lawler, the fight for the Ensley office has been a warm one, there being seven or eight aspirants for the place. It is understood that for the sake of harmony in the party. MT. Clayton has agreed to accept the appointment He has been mentioned for the place several times previous to this time but declined to en- certain the offer. Since coming to Ensley MT. Clayton has been closely identified with the city's interests. He is promi- rent wholesale merchant and has taken an active part in politics, being a mem Der of the state republican committee, chairman of the beat committee and president of the late Roosevelt and Fair banks club As president of the club MT. Clayton did much effective work and succeeded m bringing out SS votes for the IepuDllcdH l-CheI last tuesday.
 When seen tonight in regard to the matter MT. Clayton stated that he would accept the appointment 'If the presi- dent so decides and I am made postmas- ter of this city, will do all in my power to build up the business of the office in order to place 1t back in the first class. It shall be my earnest endeavor to secure free delivery in the city and to cooper ate with the people of the surrounding country to obtain rural free delivery routes"
 From the indications, it appears that the agreement of MT. Clayton to accept the postmastership will end rather ab- ruptly what promised to be one of the livliest fights for preferment in this state.
 Managers Appointed.
 At meeting of the subcommittee this afternoon of the city democratic execu- tive committee, of which Captain Ro- maine Boyd is chairman, the managers and clerks were appointed for the city primary to be held on November 22.
 The managers named are: w. W. Shortridge, Judge c. II. Mandy, T. G. Mackey; clerks, Neil Hutchins and H. s. Mead; returning officer, w. J. Havis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
DUN,S REVIEW.

New York, November 11--R. G. Dun x Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 All measures of trade indicate the cus- tomary loss due to holiday interruption, but subsequently much of the deficit was regained, numerous evidence of increasing confidence beeng seen in the disposition to place orders for distant shipment. h. creased consumption of pig iron Is also significant, and in other leading branches of manufacture there is a steadily dimin- ishing percentage of idle machinery. Woolen mills are busy despite the fact that 1t is between seasons, and the raw wool market is very strong. Foreign com merce at this port for the last week shows decrease of $562.9O5 in exports. compared with last year, while imports increased $4,364,891. receipts of coffee were prom inent factor in this gain. Railway earn ings in October exceeded last years by 3S per cent. Developments in the leading manufacturing industry are about equal to the most sanguine expectations. De- mand is broadening in wholesome man. ner large contracts calling for heavy | tonnage of plates wire, pipe and sheets, orders for structural shapes were heavier | than at any previous time this year, and sales of bars were made at $2 above the I list prices.
 An upward tendency is still noted in leather, union and oak backs being quota bly higher. Hides are on a firmer basis with stocks limited and offerings small.
 Little net change is recorded in the leading textile industries. Buyers of cot | ton goods still operate cautiously, al though sellers are more determined to se- cure full prices. They claim that there | is no prospect of cheaper raw material and present costs of production warrant the quotations demanded.
 Failures this week numbered 2l4 in the United States, against 2S3 last year, and r in Canada, against 27 a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, November 1.-Secretary Hesters statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shoWs an increase for the week just closed Of 265 e9l against an increase of 29l,7OO last year and an increase of 209, 4S0 year before last.
 The total visible is 3421,52s. against B. 155,837 last week. 2,S95.9 last year and 3.O19,1H year before last. Of this the total of American cotton is 2,9G7,52S against 2, ,663, ,S37 last week, 2,416,912 last year and 2,550, Al year before last, and of all other kinds, including Egypt Brazil lndia, etc, 5140OO against 492, 900 last week, 4iaOO0 last year and 46900O year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows an increase com pared with last week of 26o.691, an in crease compared with last year Of 5z9,- GIG and an increase compared With year before last of 4O2,3S7
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now afoat and held In Great Britein and continental Europe 1,643OOO, against 1,463000 last year and 3sS, 900 year before last; in Egypt 19OO0O, against 11G,000 last year and 124000 year before last in India, 1S0,C00 against 1i1 ,00C last year and 14t,000 year before last: and in the United States 1.469OOO against 1,176,- coo last year and 1866. 900 year before last Taking of Amer'n Cotton by Splnners
 New Orleans, November 11.-Secretary Hester gives the taking of American cot ton by spinners throughout the world al follows, in round numbers:
 This week 277,000 this year against 255, hafora 1aq Total since September 1. this year, g. 19s. .0O0 against 1,6SS, GOO last year, and 2, 1S3,O0o the year before.
 Of this northern spinners and Canada took 531.000 bales this year. against 39f, GOO last year and 531. 900 the year before southern spinners 518.00O, against 45OOC last year, and 47S,Oyy .ne year before and foreign spinners 1.149 GOO. against S44OVt last year, and 1,174000 the year before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
TRADE OUTLOOK IS
 MORE OPTIMISTIC
lone of Prices is Reported Gen
 eraIly Primer
RAILWAY GAINS ARE GOOD
Past Week Has Shown Shifting Act ivity From cruder Forms of Iron to the More Finished
 Products.

New York, November 1.-Bradstreets' will say tomorrow:
 Interest Fl the election and unseason- ably warm weather have retarded trade but the more optimistic outlook as to the future found a reflection later in an en- largement of the wholesale and jobbing business, a firmer tone of prices and more assured activity in many leading industries. Official reports of past crop yields, advices of largely increased ae- tivities in small town crops were con- tributors to the confident feeling. In ad- dition, reports as to the outlook for holi- day and next springs trade have proved favorable. Relatively, the best reports as to trade and collections have come from the south. hut leading western centers have reported improvement in recorder business. Collections have been rather better. Railway earnings point to moder- ate gains over the good results of last fall Prices testify to a demand pressing on the supply in a general level of quo- tations, close to the highest recorded prices in the last decade.
 There has been shifting of activity from the cruder forms in iron to the more finished products of the steel in- dustry, without, however any dimlnu- ton of the strength of prices of pig iron, which is fractionally higher. Indeed, the disinclination of sellers to engage heavily ahead into next year has been a factor In restraining extreme activity in the market for pig iron. Other metals are strong. Coal Is more active. Of the country's leading products, special activ- ity Is noted this week in Iron and steel coal, coke, hardware, hides, leather, gro- ceries, lumber and building material
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending November 10 num- bered 1S4, against 200 last week and 25O year ago.
 Wheat including flour exports for the week ending November 1O aggregate l. 454275 bushels, against 1,4S2,2O2 last week, and 3,659823 last year. From July 1 to date. they aggregate 25,SSS.4S9, against 61, 1901, ,751 last year.
 Corn exports for the week aggregate 14S051 bushels, against 346,927 last week, and 1,6SS,2S2 a year ago. From July l to date they aggregate 40,S97,SS5 against 2l- 590,52S in 1893.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
BIq Fire Averted.

A fire tonight in south Bessemer des- troyed the house of w. F. Porter and the Whitehead residence both on Oar mouth avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets, and came very near burning up several of the city's handsomest residences. The damage will not exceed s350O, the loss being partially covered by insurance.
 The fire broke out at 9:30 o'clock to- night in the Porter home and as both MT and Mrs Porter are out of the city, their loss cannot be ascertained. The fire quickly spread to the Whitehead res idence The fire department responded to the alarm but as the flames had gain ed much headway the bes- they could do was to save the surrounding houses.
 Time and again the houses on that block caught fire, but by the hard work of the department and citizens the flames were extinguished. The homes of o. V. Copper and Dr. J. H. Downing both caught fire but each time the flames were put out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Hester's Weekly Statement.

New Orleans, November u.-Secretary Hester's weekly New Orleans Cotton ex- change statement, issued before the close of business today, shows decrease in the movement into sight compared with the seven days ending this date last year in round figures of 40000, an increase over the same days year before last of 77,OOO and an increase over the same time in 1901 of 61,000
 For the Il days of November the totals show decrease under last year of 5000, an increase over the same period year be- fore last of 10000 and over the same time in 1901 of 1000.
 For the 72 days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of the 72 days of last year 1,047,0O0. ahead the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
ls AN AGED VOTER,
Valley Head Man Hsa Voted Straight
 Democratic Ticket for 70 Years.

Valley Head, November 11-(Special)- William Wright, one of the first settlers here is ninety-.wo years old He came to the polls on the day of election and voted the straight delsocratic ticket. But what is still more strange he has lived here seventy years attended every gen eral election which has been held here during that period ana has always vot- ed the democratic ticket.
 Business in all branches is very flat tering. Some of our merchants are doup- ling the capacity of their business houses, and the farmers of tle vicinity are pro- viding themselves with improved farming implements all along the line.
 The Southern Bell Telephone line from Birmingham to Chattanooga, Tennessee, is completed from here to Birmingham and will be completed through very soon as there are many gaps filled between this point and Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
PLANNING FOR FAIR.
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce Fa
 vors the Plan.

Huntsville, November -tSpeeial)-A committee has been appointed by the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce to CO., operate with the Madison County Farm ers' club in the matter of having a county fair here. The Chamber of Com merce expressed itself last night as being unanimously in favor of the, project.
 The question of holding annual fairs has been agitated here several weeks. The owners of the old fair grounds have or fered the grounds at a small rental. talrs used to be held here every season and they brought thousands of people to Huntsville, located new settlers, besides developing Madison county into the ac- knowledged best agricultural county in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Jefferson County Returns.

Probate Judge Stiles, Sheriff Burgin and Asberry Thompson are still counting the ballots cast in Jefferson county on the election Tuesday. and they expect to fin- ish this afternoon. The three members of the canvassing board counted ballots all day yesterday. and adjourned late yester- day afternoon to meet again this morn- ing at S:a0 o'clock to complete the count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Personal and General.

Prof. L. A. Fealey of Cullman spent yesterday in Bessemer.
 The Young Ladies Social club was de- lightfully entertained yesterday after noon by Mrs. A. M. Semer at her home on Arlington avenue. The first prize was won by Miss Julia Houston, the second prize by Mrs. A. H. Hanley, and the guests prize by Miss Grace Judson. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. w. D. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Beavers to Have Hall.

At meeting of the Bessemer Beavers tonight 1t was decided to rent the Me- Adory building on Third avenue, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets and furnish it in elegant style.
 The committee that had charge of the show last Monday reported that the Beavers had cleared $500 This sum will go towards fitting up the new hall.
 The hall, which has been leased for several years, is centrally located and can easily be made one of the handsomest fraternal halls in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Entlre Democratic Ticket Elected.

Russellville, November n.-(SpeclaL)- The official count shows the entire demo- cratic ticket elected, with the exception of Hyde, who was defeated by Petree oi the fusion ticket by a majority of Il. Burnett for congress received 7S5 votes; Powell, populist, "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

I hereby announce as candidate for Mayor of BirmiI ham, subject to the coming city democratic primary.
 M H. CRITrhNDEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

I hereby announce as q candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the con- ing city democratic primary.
 JOHN w. O'NEILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
FOE poLIcE coMMIssIoN,

I hereby announce myself a canddate for police commissioner of the city of Birmingham. subject to the action of tha democratic primary.
 ROBERT H. ALLISON. '. I respectfully announce myself a can> ddate for police commissioner. subject tol the democratic primary.
 LICE JOY. ] Hal J. Copeland Is candidate for Pos lice Commissioner subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself a candidatd for police commissioner. subject to thel action of the democratic primary
 SID 5. JONEa \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
AIderman--Flfth Ward.

William R. Gum Is candidate for re- o,action to the office of alderman from the Tifth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

E. B. Martin Is a candidate for alder man from the Fourth ward subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

Call at Doster-N Northing- toms and see our display of Cut Flowers. Magic City Florists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
For A,..erman-Fourth Ward.

am candidate for alderman from ths Fourth ward. subject to the action of tha city democracy, and solicit the support or my friends and the democrats if general.
 JOHN R. COPELAND. ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
-o, AId,rman-Seventh Wal

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as alderman from the seventh ward. subject to the action of inc city democratic primary.
 R. II. TEACH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward, sub feet to the action of the city democratic urinary. JOHN L. PARKER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

1 am a candidate for Mayor of Birming- hr m. subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES 6. SIMMONS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR.

l hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham subject to action Of city democratic primary.
 GEO. B. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

I hereby announce as n candidate for mayor of Birmingham. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. FORNEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

J. F. Graham is candidate for the of. fee of alderman from the Seventh ward. subject to the action of the democratic urinary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
For AIdcrman--NInth Ward.

H. A. Stockmar is a candidate for re- election to the office of Alderman from the Ninth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself for office of alderman fro, the Ninth ward subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 H. c. UNRATH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

4 Tho New York Herald OF March 18th
says: .'Mr. Robert Hargous. brother Of
Mrs. George y. dc Forest, is at Rich
mond, Va.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20
SOCIAL REALM |.

Of tho brides sister Mrs NJ. D. Walker,
Of No. lis Tirty-seconds street. \, New "
port Nows, Va. The Rev. Thomas Green
Faulkner Of Clifton Forge, Va, was the
officiating minister. and n largo Richmond
party witnessed tile ceremony. 81
On Tuesday evening last, at o'clock,
Miss Marie schapiro. tho daughtcr1of Mfr
and Mrs. Aaron schapiroa Of No.19lb East
Main street. ana Detective LOFTS Left, of
rittsbtirg. Pa, wero welded ln;Belvldere
Hall by Rabbi Lesser, Of this city, The
wedding was followed by d reception.
Baughinat1-Reeve. So
gs Invitations have been received in Rich
lmond from Mr., and Mrs. Felix Alexander
Reeve for tho wedding reception of their
taughtcr Wihclmna a gnes, to DR.. Greer
Baughmali, OF this city, on "Wednesday,
April eth from 10 /: 80 to 1880 y. Nj, ut No
1G2S Nineteenth Street Washing on. D. G.
/, Miss Reeve attended the wedding OF
her brother, DR.. Jesse Reeve, to Miss
Ashley Miller, III Richmond last fall,
and Is consequently not Il stranger here.
Or. 3aughmun, who graduated abroad
some years ago, has n fine professional
reputation and Is one OF the most pro-
gressivc and su ccessful young physicians
in Richmond. When he returns with his
sEride from their wedding trip. they VIII
elcomo their friends. fter May 18th, at
No. &c North Laurel Street
rho wedding will add another to the
interesting Easter nuptial celebrations
and Will doubtless be largely attended
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

Continued OH Seventh PasH.>'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

Mothers Club was organized with Miss
Rylund rs president; Mrs. Corr vice
president: Mrs. IL. d. Fellhener, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Carneal, librarian,
Tho club will have ms It's object tho
prop,r rearing and educating OF chill
dren. more especially OF children who
are largely dependent upon charity for
tho advantages they receive.
Tho meetings of the club will no held
monthly and will be rendered exceedingly
pleasant by talks from Miss Cabaniss.
DR.. S. G, Mitchell and others Interested
In tho excellent work Of mothers clubs.
Those that are mothers and those that
are not are invited to these meetings,
where q cordial welcome will BIO extended
to them, and where tho Introduction OF
social features Will prove attractive d.
versions.
In tho formation Of a library, tho club
will Thankfully receive any donations
OF books and magazines, which will be
placed on their shelves and serve Il do
sired purpose in tile entertainment OF
sick children. and In the amusement or
instruction OF others to whom such things
are Injuries.
The next meeting OF the club will be
held Thursday. April 2st,
handkerchief Bazaar.
An event looked forward TO with much
interest is u sIdIluhSEsllct DuzOOT, " ID
| given In tho near future, under
| The direction of the ladies who compose
the Chimborazo Hospital board. at q con-
ycnLent location on Broad Street
| Tho bazaar will be continued for sey-
eral days probablya week. Fancy, ms
well MS useful articles will be Offered
| for sale. lh tho house-keepers' dspart-
mont viii be found Ill kinds Of lce-
cream and delicious homemade cake and
cendy. Tho ladies will serve a delightful
lunch throughout each day and IN tho
evenings.
Mrs. Harbaugl will 10 the efficient
chairman of the Bazaar Committee, other
! ladies being Mrs @. ". Massle. Mrs.
T., j. White, Mrs. II. J, Nuckols MIS-
( Aaron Greenwald, Mrs, NJ. s,
1 Courtney, Mrs W.tlI Parker, Mrs.
4 NJ. ~. Poyser. Mrs. Hugh J.. Davis, Mrs
4 w, A. crun,p, Mrs. c. j Bullock, Mrs.
II, Smith Mrs, Harvey y DAVIS ana
Others Ks
Every lady of the hospital board is in
sSpasa villa the greatest enthusiasm "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-20

Prehistoric Past and Romantic Develop
Sment,,"
Tho place at which the lecture is to
be delivered will be announced later.
f2I Mr.. and Mrs, McClurg have appeared
before leading universities, yceums and
Institutes In the United States. and have
been highly commended by the press.
In a recent appearance at the University
OF Virginia they scored n great success.
i; Mrs. McClurg's father and grandfather
We're fromNthe University. She is regent
OF tho Colorado Cliff Dwellings, Associn-
Etioll, and Is d recognized thorlty on all
questions relating to tho 'tPeople OF the
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Jodes and sonnets having been published
In tho Century. the Cosmopolitan and