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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
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YESI,ERDAI,s sYOCh MARK ET
A Nervous and Apprehensive Tone.

A Nervous and Apprehensiye Tone. New York, April 11.-A nervous and lapprehensive tone was reflected in the
 movements of stocks throughout to- days session. Professional operators | tclaimed to detect evidence of selling by inside interests in different properties. The belief that it was going on was evidence of the nervous state of the speculative mind. Actual events were 1 in favor of values. The government report of the April condition of the winter wheat crop was a notable in- lstance. But the crop promise at this early period, and with the uncertainty Iof the growing season to be faced, proved unavailing to hold the market. | It is the general supposition that an extensive speculative deal in the wheat
 market is being conducted on parallel lines with large commitments to the long side in the stock market, and there was some dread that 1t would be necessary to throw over, stocks to pro- tect the position in the wheat market. The holding of a meeting of the North F ern Securities directors was another |source of uncertainty. The results of the meeting proved to be enigmatical to the general surnises in the stock market.
 The tardiness of the relaxation of the
 money market expected after the April i settlements led to some offerings of finance bills in the foreign exchange market, which induced a sharp decline in that market in spite of the stiffening of the discount rate in London. The heavy requirements ahead of the mon- ey market including payments of sub- scriptions on the Japanese loan, with drawal of government deposits, New
 York city lean and the Pennsylvania bond issue, with the time and the terms for the Union Pacific preferred stock issue quite unknown, are shadows over the money market which are not with out effect.
 The uncertain tone of the market was indicated by it's constant fluctuations, the course of prices changing at least once during every hour of the session.
 The opening was decidedly strong and there was another comprehensive rally after the first decline, Later in the day there were individual pointsso Of strength. Illinois Central was the conspicuous feature of the day and it seemed to meet with little opposition on it's swift advance. There was a disposition to |give the days favor to this stock as the chosen property designed for ab- sorption on account of the Union Pa cific preferred stock issue, but the SUD-
 position was as lacking in authority as the various others on the same subject
 which have been set afioat from time to time. The few other strong features held less persistently than Illinois Gen. tral.
 The uncertain temper held through out and the closing itself was irregular,
 but with the days extreme changes
 much reduced.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, bar value, $2,,755,000. t-.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
NEW FORK STOCK, MARKET,

openinE, HfHhcss, Lowest Quotations On the New York Stock ESchange reported by Prince & Whttely. Bankers
 and Brokers. 52 Broadway, New York.
 and Is Center street. New Haven, Conn. Y
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
Closing Prices.

The following are the closing prices reported by Prince & Whitely. Bankers aud Brokers. 25 Broadway. New York. and 15 Center street, New Haven. Conn:
 Rid ASked
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
High Low.
Chicago Market.

Open. High. Low. Close.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
Consolidated Stock Exchange.

Reported over private wire by ". B. Smith 6 Co.,, Fl Broadway, N. Y.; New Haven office, $40 Chapel street. Nor- man A. Tanner Manager
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
United States Government Bonds.
Cotton Mnrkefs

Reported by Dick Bros. & Co.,, mem bers of New York Stock and Cotton Ex- changes. Branch offica 33 Center Street
 High Low Last
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
YALE JUMPER OUT.

The Yale high jumper, William Jack, who tore tendon in his right leg while jumping at the athletic indoor meet held at the armory about two weeks ago has been discharged from the New Ha- ven hospital, where he was operated upon. With crutches he is able to be about and left for his home in Indi- ana, Penn, yesterday to recuperate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
TEN EYCK PRIZE SPEAKERS AT VALE

At the preliminary oral trials yester- day afternoon, the following men were chosen to compete at the junior exhibi- tions on Friday, April 4, at 1880 p. m., in College Street hall:
 Harry Beal, Oneida, N. Y, Tenement House Reform" Louis Otto Bergh, New York City, s1904 in Colorado"
 Crawford Greene, Providence, R. l., saTenement House Reform
 Chester Burrows Van Tassel, Brook lyn, N. T., "Mazzini"
 Arthur Leonard West colt, oneonta, N. r., "Sa1n Houston"
 The junior exhibition is open to the public. .. +3s .:e
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12
WILL DINE COMMITTEES.

The republican town committee will serve banquet to the members of the ward committees, about 300 in number, tomorrow evening, at the Young Mems Republican club house. Colonel Mac donald, the chairman, will preside, The republican candidates will be present. There will be number of informal speeches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-12

BETTER TRAIN SERVICE.

Weekly Record Shows Good Result on
 the Consolidated.
 Of 11,5e0 trains run by the New Haven road during the week ending April g, 10.745 trains. or g per cent, reached their destination on time.
 On the New York division the New Haven road controls the running of its trains only to Woodlawn. Of S60 trains run in and out of the Grand Central station over the Harlem line, 465 trains, or 54 per cent, were delayed on that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

 other, heard the "professors" wonderful promise. With a smile one of them turned and said:
 I'm from Missouri He'll have to show me.'
 The other cast sneering glance at the ''professor." I'm from Kansas he said. He's a liar.''
 From the Boston Herald.
 Gen. Samuel yeazie of Bangor built the first railroad in Maine, and also founded the Veazie National bank, which is doing business today in the city of Bangor. He had occasion to visit Boston once, and made the trip by the circuitous means of transportation used in those early days, by stage. railroad and steamboat. He arr rived in Boston in the evening and went to the old Fremont house for the night. All he had with him was an old carpet bag, and, as he was unknown to the clerk, he was informed that, having no baggage, he would be expected to pay in advance.
 "All right" said he, reaching into his inside pocket. He drew out a pocketbook and took therefrom a thousand dollar bill of his bank. The clerk took it, got out his bank detector and looked up the standing of the Bangor institution. In moment he came back and said:
 "That bank has issued but three bills of that denomination"
 Yes" said the general land if that one is not enough for you, here's the other two" and he laid the bills before the eyes of the astonished clerk. From Harpers' Weekly.
 The defendant, who was held on the charge of keeping a dog without a li- cense, repeatedly tried to interrupt the evidence, but was hushed each time by the court.
 Finally the clerk turned to him.
 Do you wish the court to understand" he asked, that you refuse to renew your dog license?"
 "Yes, but
 I've want no buts' You must renew your license or be fined. You know it ex- pired on January 1.'
 "Yes, but so did the dog" From the Kansas City Times.
 It is unually the publisher, not the writer, who makes the money out of popular song Frequently publisher will buy a composition from theatrical per- former for almost nothing and will make a large sum out of it. A day or so ago a young man who looked like follower of the theatrical profession in hard luck dropped into one of the lecal photograph parlors. His clothes were shiny and he needed a shave badly After wandering aimlessly for few minutes he stopped in front of machine in which was song about baby.
 .is that song popular with your pa trons?" he asked of enc of the uniformed attendants
 ,You bet it is," was the reply. Its mighty popular"
 Isrd like to hear it," said the man, half to himself.
 ssGo ahead. It's only a cent" said the attendent The other drew dime from his pocket and looked at 1t.
 "No," he said, returning tbe coin to his pocket; five got to eat"
 'sWhy are you so interested in that par ficular song?n asked the attendant. The other moved slowly toward the door.
 T wrote it," he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
New Orleans Real Estate Boom.

From the Washington Post.
 New Orleans is at the present time in the midst of land boom that rivals some or the greatest speculative periods the west ever saw" said Col. Joe P. Johnson. postofflce Inspector at the Crescent City, at the Riggs last night. Colonel Johnson has been in New Orleans many years and IS well known and popular throughout the entire lower south.
 T suppose this boom is the result partially of the belief that New Orleans and the Mississippi valley will be great gathers from the building of the Panama canal he went on. Perhaps the awak- ening or the south during the past two or three years has had something to do with 1t. At any rate, the pleasant old south- ern city, which the strenuous have been poking fun at SD many years, has really walked up to a boom.
 Around the new depot which is to be erected by the Frisco road at a cost of several millions. and in the business dis trict properties have in most cases doubled in value within a single year. year ago a barber near the old Dene- chaud hotel bought the land on which his place was built for $27OO0. A few days ago he was offered s65,000 for the same property And so 1t is all over that section, The real estate exchange is doing a land office business. A new Denechaud hotel is going up at a cost of half mill lion dollars, and recently the owner came to Washington pattern after the best here. The Illinois Central elevators, which burned last spring, are going up rapidly and one is already completed, so that in the exportation of the surplus of the grain crop this year New Orleans will not lose at all. People realize what is coming and prices are on the con- stant rise''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
ENSLEY FURNACES
 ARE BEHAVING WELL
DAILY OUTPUT OF NO. 6 FURNACE IS All TONS Or PIG iRON-THE STEEL PLANT IS DOSiG WELL. MAKING IMPROVEMENTS.

Ensley. July 15.-(special)-No. fur mace of the. Tennessee company's Ems ley division, which was blown in last April, continues to break records. This large plant has gotten to the point where it turns out All tons of pig iron a day. Since this furnace has been in blast it has smashed all former records made by southern pig iron plants. The success of the furnace has exceeded all anticipa- tions of the company officials.
 The departments of the steel plant are also making splendid records and every indication is that by the time the cool weather begins this plant will break all records.
 being made at the plant and the work on the new open-hearth furnace is progress sing satisfactorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Errors In Elaures.
WILL ADOPT PLANS
 FOR LIBRARY SATURDAY
Carnegie Library Committee Will Meet for the Purpose of Deciding
 Upon Plans.

Ensley. July 15--(SpeciaL) 1.-The Carnegie library commission will probably meet next Saturday. July 2, for the purpose of adopting plans for the new Carnegie library building to be erected at the cor ner of Avenue G and Eighteenth street. Several weeks ago the commission adver- tised for bids and all architects were in- vited to enter the contest.
 The new structure will cost about slo- 900 and will be modern and one of the most imposing buildings in the city.
 Several architects have been at work drawing plans for the building and its is expected that the committee will have several plans to select from. J. w. Minor Is chairman of the commission and w. B. Bridge Is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
The Pope Ia His Garden.

From the London Pail Mall Gazette.
 Rome.-The idea is so firmly fixed in the mind of the travelling public that June is unbearably warm in Rome that numbers are now shivering in Switzer- land, while the Romans have these gor- goeus days tripping over each others heels here all to themselves. However, the person who enjoys them most is not a Roman at all, but Venetan-tne Pop- tiff. Plus x gains health and strength daily, partly because of his position, and partly because he spends many hours of each day in the open.
 I am firmly convinced that the law of guarantees would never have been accept ed had it not been for the Vatican gar den; anyway, the immense apostolic pal- ace would have become a death trap, where the unfortunate Popes would have gradually been put to death. No man can live healthily without open spaces. and Plus x, recognizing this, goes daily to the garden. where he spends q good deal of his time. When in the heart of his domain he leaves the carriage and walks briskly without even cane. Then he glanees at the flowers. but with It, tie enthusiasm. and then goes on to the new replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, which he never tires of admiring. From there his holiness passes on to where he Is most likely to meet his fellow men, taking great interest In questioning them (they are usually workmen, and admon- ishing them to a holy life. Tn these walks his holiness seldom or never dis cusses the affairs of the holy see with the secretary who accompanies him. He seems to desire to go completely outside serious matters, and thus renew mind and body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
To Blount Springs.

Mayor N. w. Scott and capt. Roamine Boyd went to Blount Springs this after noon. Their trip has caused no little conn ment, as 1t is known that a number of the political observers will be at Blount to- night Both Mayor Scott and Captain Boyd maintain that their trip is non-po- litical, and that they are going to the springs purely for the purpose of enjoy- ing the many virtues of the water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
KIRBY LEWIS BOUND
 OVER TO GRAND JURY
Mayor Scott Fixes Bond at $200-ls Charged With Cruelty to
 Animals.

Ensley. July -(specialD-Kirby Lewis was bound over to the grand jury in a bond of s200 this morning by Mayor Scott, charged with cruelty to animals. It was alleged that Lewis drove one of Agerton & Dupuy's horses to the extent that it constituted cruelty.
 Lewis was carried to the county jail, and up to late this evening had not fur nished bond for the required amount.
 Census Progressing.
 Superintendent Bowen and his assistants who have charge of taking the school cen- sus of Ensley, are making progress with their work, which will be completed the last of July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
BIG PAY DAY AT
 THE STEEL CITY
BEsSEmE2 MEN AND MERCHANTS HA.E BUSY DAY-THE REV. MIR. ORR WILL GO TO GAINESVILLE TO ASSISi IN SERVICES.

Ensley, July 15.-(Special)-T being a general pay day at the industries of Ensley, the merchants and business men have had one of the best trades of the year this afternoon and tonight All the evening the streets were crowded with people and all the merchants report good trade.
 Considering that it now is between sea- sons the business in the Steel City has held up remarkably we'll and business men express themselves as being well pleased with the outlook.
 Will Go to Gainesville.
 The Rev. J. w. Orr, pastor or the flrst Presbyterian church, will leave early Monday morning for Gainesville in Sum- ter county. where he will assist in revival services during the coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
.EASLEY COUNCIL
 MEETS THURSDAY Will Consider Building City
 Light Plant COMMITTEE WORKS HARD Getting Estimates on Cost of Machin- ery-5oard Will Take Vacation.
 Personal and Gen
 

Ensley, July 15.-(special) )-The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet next Thursday night in what promises to be an interesting session. The most import- ant question will be the report of the light committee, appointed to get up the estimates on the cost of an electric light plant to be maintained by the city. Sew eral other matters of public interest will also be considered by the council.
 Engineer Powell, who constructed the electric light system for the Tennessee company at Furnace No. 1 at Bessemer, was in the city today and conferred with Mayor Scott and the committee, giving some interesting information to the pro- motors of the movement. A number of electrical companies have submitted to the committee prices on machinery.
 The council will probable take some action relative to the many recommenda- tions made by the street committee for the passage of improvement ordinances. The complaints that have been register ed against the City Delivery Ice com pany will also come before the body. The judiciary committee held a meeting few days ago and investigated the  complaints made against the ice company. 1 Personal and General. Miss s. P. Ward has returned from several days trip to Knoxville | Officer w. A. Ward of the Ensley po- lice force, who wears badge No. l, has left for two weeks trip to his former home in Chambers county.
 pr. J. T. Springfield returned from Guin tonight, where he delivered a Ma sonic address and installed officers this morning.
 Miss Virgil Terry of Birmingham was the guest of Miss Marian Wilson yes terday.
 Errors In Figures.
 Tn the advertisement of J. M. Perkins the real estate man in last sundays Age Herald the monthly pay roll of the Ems ley industries, appeared as s3,oOOOOo when 1t should have read $S50,0o0. Although there was a mistake of only one cipher 1t makes a difference of over three mill i lion dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
How He Knew.
rom the pundee Advertiser.

From the Dundee Advertiser.
 The American in the corner of the nom smoking first-class carriage insisted on lighting his cigar. The indignant Brit isher in the other corner protested. and protested in vain. At the next station he hailed the guard. with hostile intent; but the placid American was too quick for him. Guard" he drawled, "l think you'll find that this gentleman is trav- cling with a third class ticket on him. " investigation proved him to be right. and the indignant Britisher was elected. A spectator of the little scene asked the triumphant American how he knew about that ticket. ''Waal," explained the im- perturbable stranger Tt was sticking out of his pocket, and saw 1t was the same color as mine."
 -The Gawk Engraving Co, makes the hest cuts. Phone Peoples 2lS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
.ENS NSLEY DEPA T " E N T TH
IMPROVEMENT WORK
 PROGRESSING FAST
n,Il lnINe ACTIVITY IN ENsLEY eoNTINuEs-PoPuLAR YOUNG COUPLE TO WE'D NEXT TEus- DAY NIGHT.

Enslev. July 5.-(Special)-Fhe many improvements and the unusual puiloils activity in Ensley continues. work on pne extension of the Tuxedo car line by the Rlymingham Railway, Light and Power company is being pushed at rapid rate
 Several new residences have been com- menced during the past week, and many others have been compietd. It Is un- derstood that preparations are being made to begin work on several new structures next week.
 The contractors that are laying the new concrete sidewalks in several parts of the city are making fair progress with the work,
 Wilson-sig'er.
 Next Tuesday night at o'clock at the St. Johns Episcopal church, Miss Neoma Elizabeth sigler will be married to MT. Beckwith Wilson. The ceremony will be performed by an uncle of the bride-to- be, the Rev. J. J. D. Hall. No cards or invitations have been sent out and the wedding will be quiet.
 Mrs Mosley, a sister of the bride, will be the matron of honor. The best man will be II. w. Wilson, a brother of the groom. Miss Nina Randley will play the wedding march.
 Miss Sigler Is one of the most charm ing and talented young women and Is very popular. MT. Wilson holds an impor- tant position with Ensley's Fashionable store, of which T. F. West is the pro- prietor, and has large circle of friends. After August 1 the young couple will be at home at Avenue c and Twenty-sixth street.
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ton act" as he called 1t, would be per- formed in full view of everybody present, he said. Two men, strangers to each other heard the professors" wonderful promise. With smile one of them turned and said:
 me-"
 The other cast sneering glance at the 'professor." 'Im from Kansas he said. He's a liar.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
Will Go to
History in Dolls.

From the London Globe.
 There are many theories for the teach ing of history, but a nations history dis played through successive periods by dolls is a novel idea that has just been realized in Paris by M. Leo Claretie, who, besides being an eminent educationist, Is an ar dent advocate of rendering education at tractive. His system of the history of France in dressed dolls is to be placed on public exhibition, as an object lesson in it's capabilities. Even the prehistoric periods, whose life can only be known on the testimony of the rocks, are rep resented. Within the pale of history ev- cry age is represented by its leading ng- ures. as Gaul, pre-Roman, Roman and Frankish Then come the Crusades, the English wars, the later Middle Ages the early modern period, and so on 10 tne third republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16
MUCH INTEREST
 IN MASS MEETING
WATER COMMITTEE WILL MEET
 WITH CITIZENS TOMORROW
 RNooN-MAYOR SCOTT AND CAPTAIN BOYD AT BLoUNT

Ensley. July 15.-(Special)-The water committee has called mass meeting for next Monday afternoon for the purpose of hearing complaints against the use of meters by the water and electric light companies from the citizens. All of the consumers of the city are invited to att tend the mass meeting and give their ulnuta an Inc meter snrVfcc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

Phone 27s (People'D f you wens tns Gswk Engraving Co VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-16

From the Kansas City Times.
 On a north end corner a few nights ago was faker selling a eureall. To hold his crowd he promised that, after ne had talked about his goods 3 while he would cut of boys head and replace Y without injury to the boy. His 'deoapata-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-22

the entertain ment will be used to buy seats for the intermediate department of the school
 The agricultural school is enjoying A most prosperous session. Nearly 25O pupils have been enrolled. about sew enty of them being boarders.
 The Judson Baptist Association which met at Headland, adjourned<yes terday. John B. Ward was elected moderator The messengers delegates from the Abbeville Baptist Church were John B. Ward. R. W. Miller, Rev. F. M Woods and J. B. Espy.
 The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. T. M. Fleming. Rev. F. M. Woods preached Wednesday night and Rev H. M. Long Thursday night Friday morning Dr. Montague of Howard College made an able ad- dr ess on denominational ministerial ed- ucation. The churches of the associa- tion have given about $500 for mission during the year. The association will be held at Abbeville next year.
 The farmer of -his section are busy gathering corn and blowing in fall oats.
 The com. cane and potato crops have been the pest in this locality that have been made for several years.