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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03
DEATH OF EMMA
SPRECKELS'' HUSBAND

The Examiner of Jan. % prints the
following. a forecast of which appeared
in the Advertisers press cablegrams:
Rudolph spreckels received yesterday
the announcement of the death in Lon
| don of his brother-in-law, Thomas
| Watson.
| MIR. Watson had been living in the
| suburbs of London for the past five
years and had built handsome home
there, having made up his mind never
again to take up his abode in this coun-
try.
The marriage of Miss Emma Spreck-
els, the only daughter of Claus Spreck-
els. the multi-millionaire. to Mr.. Wat
son, was a great surprise to business
men on the one hand and to society
on the other, in the month of January,
1897. 1t was well known that Mr.. Wat
son was on terms of social intimacy
at the Spreckels' home, but no one
suspected the daughter of the house of
anything more than a friendly interest
in the man who was so much her senior.
After the wedding the parents of the
bride refused to receive her or to rec
ognize her husband. There has been
no reconciliation since.
The telegram that Rudolph Spreckels
received was:
January 81, 1904.
Rudolph Spreckels, San Francisco:
My husband passed away this morning.
EMMA WATSON.
Tom Watson came 10 this city in 1882,
and was for some time an employee of
NeWhau Sons & Co. In 1881 before
the great wheat deal, he set up in bust
ness for himself as a grain broker. In
the memorable fight, which cost the
Nevada bank something like 81, 0G0, 900,
he was one of the band of small brok-
ers that stubbornly opposed the wheat
corner. 1t was this deal which brought
him into some public notice and was,
incidentally, the cause of him making
the acquaintance of the Spreckels fam
lily. He took a more or less prominent
part in the later deal engineered by
James G. Fair. with much the same
result as that in which the Nevada
bank was involved.
Mr.. Watson was typical Britisher
in appearance and manner, and when
he first arrived in San Francisco was
very handsome man. His good looks
remained with him up to the time he
left the city. Since he made his home
in London he has only been here once
and that was about two years ago for
very short period.
Mr. Watson was between sixty-five
and sixty-eight years at the time of
his death. He was a native of Liver
pool, England, and he will probably be
buried in London
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-02-03

competition of founding hospitals IL
/ Paris at one time to obtain the chill.
! dren of women who wanted to be rid
/ of their offspring. 1t proved an easy
manner TO rid themselves of distastefu
: encumbrances. and il was an aid &c
: crime.
! The most in portant observer of prae-
| teal charity is Mr.. Charles Booth who
/ has spent his life and fortune in un-
i Outstanding and describing accurately
/ the poverty-stricken population of East
London. HIS six volumes contain ac-
! curate statistical and social descrip-
tons of rent. food, clothing and living
expenses, of wages received and kind of
labor done, of sanitary conditions and
social environment of thousands of
working families
In the United States the first observ-
er and writer on large scale was Prof.
Amos G. Warner whose book on Aneri-
can charities is now classic of phil
anthropy. These men have been fol-
lowed and supplemented by other
workers and writers, so that now the
literature of applied sociology is large.
and adequate TO the establishment of
some important conclusions.
1t has become evident that there are
two great classes of causes tending to
poverty and degeneration, the subject
i've, or those inherent in the man him.
self. and the objective, or those inher-
ent III the present organization of So
ciety. The most striking fact about
the subjective causes is that the same
causes appear in all the studies in
both Europe and America.
There are five great causes of pow
ance. ineapacity, sensuality unem-
ployableness. These causes will vary
however, in ages of persons With
ass ed p7rso2s there is a general break
ing down because of illness which is
the natural cause of premature old age.
Sensuality as direct cause viii APP
pear higher among women than among
men because it is more serious with
women. Intemperance is a form of in
capacity. The classified ton was arbi-
trary, Mrs. Smith explained, but it
was the only means to arrive at an
understanding of human nature TO get
at some judicious action by classify
ing the masses of men into sections so
that they may be more easily compre-
hended, much as one piles money, ten
pieces to pile. That is the object of
y,
one cause operates alone. Mrs. Roberts
took for example a drunken husband.
Going behind the cause of his intern
perance it may be found that his wife
has violent temper and drove him
from home on occasions until he found
solace in a saloon, and from being a
moderate drinker he drank to excess.
This resulted in the breaking up of the !
home. There were no hard and fast
rules. The main causes are too soften
nterwoyen with minor ones.
The classification given by Mrs. |
Smith constitutes by far the greatest |
part of the characteristics of the pow |
classes. The speaker !
discussed each of the causes at length, |
especially their complex /
ty and interdependence and quoting |
he old saying that poor folks have.
Door ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01
FOR SALE

$1,000
WILL BUY $4,000 RESIDENCE
In the very best section of the fashionable
northwest
One-half a square from DUPONT CIRCLE -
within a stones throw of residences costing from
$4,000 to $10O,0oO, where ground sells for 81
and Sc a foot
This residence appraised at $4,000 only
last fall; loan of $4,000 placed on the
house. s., 900 will buy the equity. If you choose
to pay but 81 600, the balance can be arranged
in installments The house contains II rooms,
two baths: FROM and stairways; there is a
large attic; lot 20x112, alley.
STONE & FAIRFAX, SO4- SO6-SOS st. NV.
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FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL HOME AT A SACRIFICE.
Owner took 1t for debt; now offers at price
at least "a 900 below value PRICE, $4,000. I'm
dcubtedly the largest. cheapest and best-lOcated
new house offered for the price. Handsome
front of stone; three stories and attic. FIRST
FLOOR-Parlor library, dining rOom large pan
try and kitchen. BASEMENT-Finished room In
front, furnace room laundry and coal cellar.
Eight bed rooms and three baths second and
third floors. HOT-WATER HEAT; numerous
large closets; FRONT AND REAR STAIRWAYS;
lot about 2Ox140 to public alley; LOCATION
NORTHWEST, in Of the choicest resident
sections-indeed, this particular square Is consd-
cred to I've one of the choicest In the northwest.
An opportunity to purchase high-class residence
at low price.
STONE & FAIRFAX, So4 -s0e-sOS st. NV.
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FLOYD E. DAVIS, 7TH AND e SITS. s.w.
FOR SALE-HOuSES, IN ALL PARTS OF WASH
INGTON. ID. C.
FOR SALE BY

IN
INGTON. d. C.
FOR SALE BY
ROLAND G. BOOTH.
COR. 10TH AND G SITS NV.
$So0o-W st. NV. 6-rm brick, bath. etc.
s3oo0-1oth st. s.e.. 7-rm. frame, ami
$3000-16th and Fla ave. 7-rm. brick. ami
$3o00-Ieth st. me-. Grin. brick and store.
ssGSS-l,,h and Nd . r% brick bath M 4
8 900 4th st. ne ne, 7-rm n BRICK. porch. ETC.
s. Dob st. ne. 6-rm. brick ami
g, 25o-2lst st. near G NV. 6-rm. brick, etc.
corner ss 7am p BRICK opt e. s ae
sssoSSos St CAM Gsni,o1 r r. en.h ,r es am.
"a 500-lst st Sc. rms. tiled bata. etc.
$3,500-B st. me-. rms. bath, etc.
g. 500 brick houses. lot 5Oxo2; rent s22 90.
$s.75o-s st, rooms. 25xI0o: rent s25 80.
$3750-9th st. ne. near F, rms. and bath.
81, 0o0-3d st. ne. 7-rm. brick, etc.
$4ooo-Coreoran NV. 7-rm. brick bath etc.
ST. NV rinse seni saA st so. asa'A
8. 25o-s st. NV, new 6-rm, brick. ami
$4,350-T st. NV, S-rm. brick tiled bath.
81 5oo-ath st. me-, 8 rms. brick, with stable
s4.50-Store. 1o-rm brick. d st. re- snap.
q, 750-Fine corner lexington. rms. and bath.
81 750-E st. Union depot, 10rm brick.
s.. TOR St. s-rm. brick bath, etc.
$5000-5th NV. near p. srm. brick.
$5.O00-KOAn0ke ST., Col. Hgts.. new, rms etc.
So. 000-R NV. near 7th St. 6-rm. brick. bath.
$5,000-11tb ST. NV. near o. fine 10-rm brick.
So 250-15th st. near U, 8 rms. and bath. etc.
s. 25O-E St. 2-famiiy fat rent $45.
$5.250-COr. list and Il, rms and bath.
$1,000 st. near pension Office. lo.rm. brick
So 500-E st. near Sd St, form. brick. etc.
$55O0-Mt. Pleasant. form. dwelling.
$5.75A-Near 10th and NV. 10 rms. and bath
50. 000-8th st. NV, form. brick with stable.
So O0O-l3th near Lydecker, rms. tiled b., etc.
s6000-7 new bricks. 10 RS. het-water heat etc.
SO go Fine corner, 9Th and p NV. exchange.
SO. 250-Prlnceton st. NV. rms. and BATH Fine.
$6.500-Sth st. near Q, 10 rms. and bath.
&c. T50-Kenesaw, 10-rul. brick, tiled bath. etc.
So 8O0-Harvard st. 18th 10 rms. bath, etc.
81 G00-E. Capitol 18th 10 rms. BATH etc.
$1,000 St near 9th ST., 10 rms, 2Ox 100, etc.
$7000-N and n. ]. ave-. II rms bath. etc.
$125O-FINE HOME COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
81, 500-N.C near b. 10 rms. aud bath Fine home
81, 5O0-13th near Columbia road, 10 rms, baths.
$75O0-Q st. 18th ST.. rms etc.
81 61O-North Cap. near Il. . rms. etc
81, 750-U near 18th NV. 10 rms. and bath
IS, O0O-N st. W. near 18th. 10 rms, tiled bath.
So 0O0-StOre. 10 rooms. stable etc. northwest.
$4,000 near 21st, fine 9-rm. brick bath, etc
S. 5OO-1Sth St. Wash. Hgts., )" II rms. baths.
sS5OO-CoIumbia road 10 rms 2 tiled hs., etc.
50. OoO-C NV. 10 rms. and bath. Bargain.
50, 000-5 brick dwellings. Pay 1876.
SO O0O-N. Y. ave- NV. 10 rms. bath. bargain.
SO OO0-S NV. near 19th II rms. bath. etc.
Sl2 0O0-22d near Mass. ave-, 10 rms, BATH etc.
We have number OF houses to exchange for LOIS:
Farms and suburban properties. Write US wnat
you looking for.
Telephone Main 3sos. Cor 10th and & NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-01

FOR SALE
2122 CALIFORNIA AVE.
$1,000 LESS THAN COST.
modern double dwelling.
Price just a little than the value OF the
ground and JUS: the the amount once
loaned on 1t at 4!59e. IL rooms, attic, tiled
bath; two stairways; STEAM HEAT; size of lot,
50x165. The view is magnificent. Should the
purchaser occupy the premises and wish to
sell they should realize profit of least 81 900.
STONE n FAIRFAX SO4- 500 sos f ST. NV.
Oc1 At
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FOR sALE-HousEs.
MARTIN BROS.
REAL ESTATE. LOAN AND INSURANCE



MARTIN BROS.
,oo~ BROKERS.
We invite the attention Of buyers Of SNAIL.
Z PROPERTIES to the following list. embracing
number OF attractive. improved propositions.
some OF them paving -
be furnished upon request.
COURTEOUS AND PROMPT ATTENTION TO
EVERY INQUIRY
FOR SALE
Price. 81, 100.
brick. Rent $3.50 49,
rop SAFE
FUR oALE-,
Price. u 200.
Price. q, 800
u ST. pet "a ana sd; rooms ana water.
FOR SALE
Price. $l,4o0
wo houses on Hail st. s-w.; water ana sewer.
q. Price, 1,50o.
IN NeW York ave-; story brick; rooms.
Price, 81 800.
Oregon ave. bet. nth and 18th; rooms and
FoH SALE
Price. $1,000
FUN SALE-
"a. Price. $1,000
STEADY renter. Sl2.3o b rooms: frame; + 81.
NV: stories
FOE SALE
Price. 81 800
broom brick, IN perfect repair; Sumner court
Free of incumbrance. 1910 investment
--
THE BEST RETURN on YOUR MONEY.
FOR SALE
Price. 81. 500
FOR SAIL
Price. $4,000 cash.
Stable on rear.
Foh SALE-
ouander st. Sc: new bricks. Rent, $3.50.
Fine condition.
Price, 1880.
heat Good condition. Rent. $3.50.
pp.n MN, mn, ,S,r
READ THE FULL LIST
1T IS THE SAFEST SECURITY.
Our aim is to help you BUY RIGHT so you
will BUY AGAIN. II you have to begin In a
small way. make start and We Will help you
finish.
FOR SALE
Price, $4,000
Groom brick house.
SeatonS ST. New house.
balance @' IL monthly Sp1 nuy enis eAS"
Price. $4,000.
Groom brick-Portner place, near 14th and U SITS.
4 pleasant home; good location; at moderate
FOR SALE
Price. $4,000.
s-story brick-6 rooms. bath.
FOR SALE '--.
Price, $4,000.
Pierce St: rooms and bath.
FOR SAFE MODERATE-PRICED HOMES,
Courteous attention to every inquiry.
FOR SALE-ON CAMBRIDGE PLACE
Price, 81, 150
S-room house and bath.
Furnace heat; delightful location. House in
perfect condition.
FOR SALOON NORTH CAPITOL ST.
v-,''''
FOR SALE Price, $500.
A GENUINE BARGAIN
perfect residence property s...
: 10 rooms and bath -,---
l. This property will carry a loan of 81, 600,
FOR SALE
Price. 5000.
On 2sd St NV; rooms nss and bath; new houses;
balance in monthly nayments F~O' ~~oA'
EaSV aNn ArTR aITIVE TERMS IN
~ unuE pItYER
80 ~
pop. S.Yr op rp.pC
'oo oaHH-oN ~
io-rooin nouse , al ht sU ZOO improvements
Aee, fo''o''
No, s.,E on rp.nD
oa pa Lr+.On inanE. -, ooxr
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FOR SALE-H0uSES.

FOR sALE-s5,5 500.
SEE WHAT WE OFFER.
new house avenue south Of nv
stories: cellar rooms. TILED BATH, FORCE
STONE FAIRFAX,
oc1-3t S04- SO6-SOS st. NV.
FOR sALE-LARGE INCOME.
$50 month on s. 600 investment.
Northwest s RsSesF's { FAIRFAX.
oc1-3t SO4-S O6-8OS st. NV.
FOR sAIE-ExcEPTIoSALLY CHOICE LocA-
IS" st. NV. bet. 9th and 10th.
coy brick dwelling; cellar.
$4,000 IL sold at once.
STONE & FAIRFAX. so4-sO6-s sos st. NV:
FOR SALE-MUST SELL.
REDUCED TO $3.50.
Quincy ST. Well built.
Lot 2o.9o. Alley. Very cheap.
STONE FAIRFAX, SO4 -S0s st. NV.
FOR sALE-BRICK DWELLING AND STABLE.
$500.
Fronts on an avenue northwest.
Modern dwelling, rooms; bath; cellar: re-
ception hall.
STONE & FAIRFAX. so4 -soe -sos st. NV.
oc1-3t
FOR SALE-To SETTLE ESTATE
At sacrifice.
Reduced to 81 200.
Northwest on an ave- STEAM HEAT. TILED
BATH.
STONE & FAIRFAX. SO4-sO6-sOs st. NV.
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f476 HOWARD AVE-, MT. PLEASANT;
eighty-fve-foot front on Harvard; depth i1o
to GO-foot front Sheridan containing
$4,000 So it.; u SO. FROM 10TH ST. I'm
proved by Broom frame house, furnace heat
and large stable VIII sell, INCLUDING I'M
PROVEMENTS, AT % CTS. PER FIT.
3. Fl. WARNER CO.,
oc1-3t 916 st. NV.
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FOR SALE-GILT- EDGED INVESTMENTS.
VERY CHOICE; DESIRABLE LOCATIONS.
PAVING II AND 10 PER CENT.

FOR SALE-GILT- EDGED INVESTMENTS.
VERY CHOICE; DESIRABLE LOCATIONS.
PAYING IL AND 10 PER CENT
s7O0o-Rentin~ for ss3; 9Th st. NV; lot Ask
lis; dwellings
$1,000 Renting for ss2.5o; business corner;
stores aud dwelling; west of 9th ST. MUST BE
SOLD TO CLOSE ESTATE.
for go er business ~, mess property
must dispose Of this property.
s5,3O0-Renting for Sal; 8 houses near pension
office; always rented.
s5,25o-Renting tor s4s; houses on New Jer-
sey ave. NV near +. Good renting section
East Capitol St. WELL CONSTRUCTED.
SMALL HOUSES.
$3.50 each-Renting for 81. so; six-room brick
houses near pen ion Office.
s2,65O-Renting for s29 near 9th st. NV
s2,gOO-Near It'll and sts., on a through
street; Groom brick; choice location.
s3,5Oo-Renting for $3.50 Q ST. NV, new, 2
stories and cellar; rooms and BATH furnished.
s4OOO-Renting Tor $780, new, NV; stories,
cellar, reception hall, furnace.
s5,5O0-Renting for $40, near Willard Hotel;
never vacant.
Sc, 5O0-Renting for $50; ID st. NV; IL rooms.
s2,500-Renting for 500; st. NV. near I'd.
81. $50 eacf-2-sto.y bricks near Doth and p sts
mansions. good place to own.
s4,Goo-Rents for $50; H st. NV. near 9Th; g.
story Groom brick.
1sOO-Near N j. ave- and NJ; brick; rooms
and bath.
s2,soo-Rents s25; groom brick, on L st. NV.
$500 each-2 brick houses NV. Each rents
$12 month.
$1,000 each--Rents $12 each; 2-story bricks
G. p. O.
s., 500-Renting for S25; red brick baywindow
brick west of 11th st. on lettered st.
s3,50O-Renting for s25 7-room brick on 10th
st. NV.
DON'T THINK OF BUYING WITHOUT SEEING
OUR LIST.
STONE FAIRFAX, S04-sO6-S0S st. NV
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10 close an estate, "5'' three-story press
brick and stone front houses, containing all
modern improvements, located in the north
west, fronting a prominent park.
These houses can be sold at a price to net
the purchaser per cent. A rare chance for
hrst-class investment. For further 1nf0r-
nation apply to
WESCOTT WILCOX & HIESTON,
oc1-3t 142o 'F' st. NV, City.
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FOR SALE =
An opportunity to secure a home near
Washington Circle at moderate price, house
contains 0 rooms and bath, furnace heat,
southern exposure. Price, 81, 900.
WESCOTT, WILCOX & HIESTON,
oc1-2t 1420 'sT'' ct. NV, City.
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.46T SHERIDAN AVE.

1867 SHERIDAN AVE
Best appearing and decidedly the best locates
2story houses in the city for $1,000 IF YOU
= WANT SOMETHING CHOICE Look At This
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX.
se3O-3t SO4- SOC S0S F ST. NV
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New; west OF 18th; not on the Heights; 8
stories; cellar; rooms deep; STEAM HEAT;
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STONE FAIRFAX. so4-soesos F st. NV.
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CHEAP AT SIS. 0OO-New; IL rooms TWO l2)
BATHS; parlor, reception hail. dining room,
pantry and kitchen each floor.
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PRICE. $500.
RENTED AT $50 PER MONTH; HOUSES
ON Sd ST. NE, 90 FEET FROM MASS
AVE; NO BETTER RENTING SECTION IN
EAST WASHINGTON; NOT CENT OF
RENT LOST IN NINE YEARS. CAN BE
SOLD ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS.
ANY REASONABLE OFFER CONSIDERED.
PRICE, So, 100.
RENTED AT $27 PER MONTH; 3 HOUSES
ON 18th ST. NE. NEAR d; FINE LOCA-
TION FOR THIS CLASS OF PROPERTY;
NEVER IDLE; HOUSES ARE IN EXCEL
LENT REPAIR.
THE ABOVE PROPERTIES ARE AMONG
THE BEST INVESTMENTS EVER OFFER
ED IN EASTERN REALTY.
DO NOT BUY BEFORE GETTING OUR
LIST WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY.
JOHN r. DONOH0E & SONS,
PHONE EAST "a. 308 EAST CAPITOL ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-01
NEW ORLEANS HAS
 PROSPEROUS YEAR
STATEMENT OF MANAGER OF THE CLEARING HOUSE IS INDICATION OF MAGNIFICENT GROWTH OF THE SOUTH.

New Orleans, December a.-No better indication of the magnificent growth of the south, nor of the increased business due to the accretion in cotton values, could be secured than the information contained in the statement issued today by Edward Herndon, manager of the New Orleans Clearing House, showing the total legitimate elearings of the New Orleans banks for the year 190S
 The total clearings are given at $927,- 710,s50, the amount representing an in- crease over 1902 of s255. .59o,27S.
 In the past ten years. the bank clear ings of New Orleans have increased S493. - TOT, 454.
 Business circles of New Orleans today as result of the rapid development of the rast two years are in a better con- dit on than ever before in the history ot the city, and the bank showing may be taken as testimony of this fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-01
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, December 31-Favortes fared badly, only Julia NJ and Floyd K. winning. Bondage, Travers and Dusky were all well backed, and the defeat of each was blow to the betters. Weather clear track fast.
 First race selling, six furlongs-Juia NJ, 105 Qi Phillips), to 5, won Over hand 95 1-2 GA Robbins), 20 to 1, second 1; Allegerette 94 (W Hennessy), 10 to 1, third Time, 1:14
 Second race, mile-F'loyd K 30 (W. Fisher), to 1o won; Dutch Carter, 1O3 GIL Phillps), 15 to 1, second; Commena, 100 (Hennessy) to 1, third. Time 14l.
 Third race mile and sixteenth-Bont Mot, 1O2 Sailing, to ?, won; Ethics, 1O6 Cochran, 16 to ,, second; Mynher, 100 (JosD, 16 to 1, third Time 146 4-5.
 Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs- Dutiful, 94 (W. Fisheo, to l. won: Our Nugget 9l tRobbns), to l, second; Ira vers, 9S (W. Hennessy), even, third. Time, 1:2e
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Jlm A. Long. lO4 (liigglns) 20 to 1, won; Sadduccee. IA tMcCafferty) } to l, second; Caterpillar, lOS (R. Martin). 100 to 1, third Time Ol.
 Sixth race, six and one-half furlongs- Nowet, 100 (RomanellD, 13 to 1, won; Eva Russell ll0 (W. Hicks), 6 to 1, second {; Dusky. 95 (W. Fishe), to 5, third Time, 1:20 4-5.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Equity, Lady Thistle, 96; Black, Docile zama, Any Day, 1Ol; Establish, Always Faithful l03; Short Cake, 105; John Doyle Preakness, 106; St. Jolly, 112.
 Second race, six and one-half furlongs, selling-Irene Mac. 101; Laluka, 1O2; Sly boots 104 Ithan, 106; Begone, Custus, 1O9 Onyx II, Hickory Corners, 108; Amorous 1O9; Tioga, Bounding, 110; love, 113
 Third race, -fourths mile, purse Morning Star, 95; Algonquin, S3; King Croker S5; Ostrich. Ss: Agnes Brennan, 91; Harmakis 96; Carl Kahler, Joe Goss, Sadduccee Hands Across 102; Demurrer, 105; Frank Bell, 110.
 Fourth race, mile and seventy yards, 5000 added, New Years handicap-Lady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-01
SKINNER IS SUCCESSFUL.
U. s. Exposition to Abyssinia Is We'll
 Carried Out.

Jibutil, French Somaliland, Decem, Der 31.-The United States expedition to Abyssinia, under Consul General Skinner of Marseilles, which arrived at Adis Abeba December 31, has success. fully carried out the principal features of the mission.
 A treaty between the United States and the empire of Ethiopia, opening for the first time finally commercial rela. tions, has been negotiated and signed Emperor Menelik has also given his formal acceptance of the invitation to participate in the St. Lotus exposition.
 As a personal tribute from Emperor Menelik to President Roosevelt, MT Skinner has been charged to deliver to the President two lions and a pair of elephant tusks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-01

New York, December 31.-Bradstreet s tomorrow will say:
 Clearance sales by retailers and job bers have furnished about all the activi- ty noted in distributive trade in week usually quiet and devoted largely to stock trading and inventories. Holidays business closed with a rush. and vol ume of trade equal in most cases to the best heretofore recorded
 Cold weather has aided the dstribu- tion of provisions. High prices of raw material cloud the goods market, while the mills are generally busy, the nature of the sales for forward delivery check ing new business Stocks of goods are small and held down to low limits Wool is steadier, and fair business In singht. Woolen goods remain in good shape Eastern shoe shipments for the year, 1903, aggregated 5,129,000 cases. a gain of 165 per cent over the year 1902
 Iron has been quieter, inquiry being more active, but actual buying smaller Some business is reported doing in fin- ished goods. Tubing Is slightly weaker The probability that new and lower wage scales will be accepted by the men makes for stability in. the trade as a whole
 Wheat, Including flour, exports for the week ending December 31 aggregate g. 9l5,235 bushels, against 2,335, 605 last week. 2O5 year ago. For twenty-six weeks of the cereal year, they aggregate S2,- 133,7O bushels, against 129.05 227, in 1902 Corn exports for the week aggregate 925OS5 bushels, against S16,O54 last week, and 25315f2 a year ago. For twenty-six weeks of the present cereal year they aggregate S,2N527, against 102S2, 437, in 1902.
 Business failures for the five days end ing December 30, number 209, against 243 last week. and POP in the like week in 1902; 26S in 1901; 229 in 1900 and 297 in 1SSo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-01
Bennett Will Case Reopened.

New Haven Conn.,, December 31.-A suit in the form of supplementary proceed ing in the Bennett will case was institut. ed today by counsel for William J. Bryan as executor against Mrs. Bennett and other legatees of P. s. Bennett. The suit Is brought for the purpose of having the superior court pass upon the validity of paragraphs in the will about which there is dispute. These include the be- quest of $50,000 to Mir Bryan through a sealed letter to Mrs. Bennett and the bequests of s10,000 each in trust to Mir. and Mrs. Bryan for distribution among educational institutions.