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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
GREAT HARMONY
 AT CONVENTION
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  speculators in command of the markets and actually dictating prices by being in control of the machinery, and by the doc toring and making of reports of the crop at will. We must see to II that we alone are in control of the process by which this information Is obtained and given out, and bring such influences to bear upon those called upon to make them, that false or untrue return will be a lasting disgrace and shame upon those who dare to make them. In that way and that way alone, with a healthy and we'll defined public sentiment, can we hope ever to have our reports as trustworthy and as reliable as they ought to be.
 Department Is Honest.
 The recent fluctuations in the market has caused some pretty severe criticisms upon the national department of agricul- ture, but l am sure they were unjust and without warrant; for the officials of that department, 1 feel sure, were in no way a party to the letting out of the contents of the reports in advance of their being given to the public, and if obtained at all, they were secured dishonesty and through those charged with their handling and preparations. which always depends more or less upon the individual and his character.
 The time has about arrived when the temper of the public mmd Is such that further dishonest and dsreputable prac- tices in the conduct of the public business will not be tolerated, and woe -e unto him who will dare attempt any such rascality in the future. We can not imagine t"e great influence these reports have upon the market; they sway the price and re- duce or carry up the figures in accord ance with the optimistic or pessimistic character of the report, and too much care cannot be exercised in seeing that tn world gets 1t all at the same time. for only an hour will make a great difference and give those with that little time ahead in the information the very greatest ad- vantage.
 Again l urge upon you, my fellow commissioners the duty you owe your fellow citizens who are engaged in the cultivation and production of the great staple and once again invite your hearty and earnest cooperation with me in se- curing in the way l have suggested or in some more effective way that you may devise, to get to the world the most prompt the most accurate and truthful reports of the growing crop and of the ginning. as 1t progresses, and the staple is being brought to market In order to do this most effectually, l recommend the closest relations be- twe cen the various commissioners, con stant and cordial communication and an earnest. active. united action on our part at all times.'
 Other Speakers.
 l.. F. Hillyer of Macon. Ga, spoke on southern Bankers Financing the South ern Cotton Crop" Hon. F. D. Smilh of Magnolia. g. C., president of the South Carolina Cotton Growers associa ton. touched on the cotton growers re- relation to the business world T. R. Par ker, secretary of the North Carolina Farmers alliance. addressed himself to the Agricultural Situation in. the South
 Afternoon Session.
 At the afternoon session the commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27

Iootpalls and the flags of the famous Ainerlcan universities were the favors. folloWlng the Flight of the Butter nies' was the Sleigh Ride" the Jap anese Geisha Dance" and the "Dance of the shepherds'' and more picturesque than any the Jack OLantern" figure in the semi-darkness The cotil1on closed Wlth the descent of a bali of carnacicns. orooping with red ribbons which. caughr by the dancers, sent favors and flowers Wnlrilng in perfumed shower.
 me entertainment was supremely grace ful, novel and delightful
 Among the gowns worn were some of the most costly elaborate and charming ever seen in Birmingham.
 Mrs. kettig wore daintily fashioned gown, delicate green and pink tulle oyer white silk, the corsage trimmed with the pink Edelweise spangled ture and the rarest lace
 Particularly appropriate for the light and graceful evening, so delicate in It's changing colors so flower-like in it's de- sign, 1t was exceptionally attractive.
 Miss Fannie Dunn looked regal in a rich primrose gown of white chiffon. with panels painted and embroidered with the most exquisite design of pink roses and bluets. The slenderest sugges- tion of green velvet outlined the waist, and in the bertha of Duchess lace were again touches of the green with pink chiffon roses, Q triumph of artistic skill and invention.
 Miss Bessie Jemison wore pink em- broidered chiffon over pink silk
 Miss Nixon was charming in white chiffon trimmed with pink roses
 Miss Julia Belle De Bardeleben wore pink silk with Valenciennes lace
 most picturesque gown, and especial ly becoming to the stately beauty and dignity of It's wearer, Miss Mary Ander- son. was one of simple white organdie designed after the style of 1850.
 charming and wholly delightful lit- tie picture at this elaborate cotillon was Miss Ethel Pelzer of Montgomery, a young girl, very gracious in manner and beautiful of face. Her gown looked like that of frost fairy, it was so simmer ing white and bright with frost like glintinGs in the spangled tulle, while tiny pink rosebuds nestled in the lace.
 Altogether this cotillon, with it's brill liant assemblage of guests-of flower gowns and flower dances, and magic little favors, was the great success of the social year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

Mir. Jesse D. Beale. Jr.. of Montgomery is in the city for few days visit to his sister, Mrs. John Mcqueen MT. Beale is a young newspaper man, and for some time was night editor of the Asheville (N. O Citizen.
 Miss Mamie Newman Is visiting Miss Stella Patterson at 3019 Avenue G.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Gussen will give a concert at Tuscaloosa under the auspices of a local musical organization tomorrow night
 The Twentieth Century club will meet this afternoon with Mrs w. P. Me Adory. 1898 Seventh avenue north, instead of with Mrs. Stamps.
 Mrs. Richard Randolph will entertain the Clionian club this afternoon at O clock
 Mrs. T. H. Aldrich. Jr., will entertain at a musicale this afternoon in compli- ment to Mrs. Arthur John Bowron.
 
 The Thursday Bridge Whist club will meet this evening at o'clock with Mrs. A. S. Leath. 2113 Eleventh avenue, south. An oyster supper will be given by the ladies of the Second Presbyterian church this evening at 6:30 oclock for the benefit of the parsonage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE-Residence, 629 South 20th street. S5750; one-quarter cash. balance l, and years at 6 per cent. W. B. Leedy X Co. 1-26-7t FOR SALE-s s1000-5ox140; splendid build ing lot near 18th avenue; half block car line. Norwood Place. John B. Bethea. Room 1, Steiner Bldg. 126-4t SALT Bricks, Bartenders' tr,end and U. s. Polish, Buggy Heaters William Recki.ng 1911 Secon1 ave. 12-l2-tf FOR SALE-Household goods, coal and gas range. carpets, mattings etc, cheap; Call at once. 729 North 18th st. 1-25-3t FOR SALE-Elegant resident in one of the most fashionable sections of Birm-
 ingham; 10 rooms; perfect repair; bath room. buffers pantry. and all modern conveniences: lot 50x250: half block Highland ave-; servants house. cistern and new barns. Address S. E. w.. care Age-Herald. 1-15-tf FOR SALE-for s5750 Residence on High lands, furnace. all modern improve ments. s1e25 cash, s1625 in 1, and 3 years, 6 per csnt., balance seven years at $33 per month without interest. w. B. Leedy & Go. 1-22-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
REGULAR "SOCk" TREMBLER
 REALTY BARGAINS.

We don't mean to shock anybody and by way of explanation would say that If you have any hoarded funds don't read this list, for you will be sure to turn the dollars loose and put them to work if you do, and the '.old sock will shake until it falls.
 s3100-160x10O, corner with dwellings; can
 make it IS per cent net on lowest rental
 basis; fronts car line; pays 12 per cent
 now; white tenants s400 street improve
 ments paid for; 1-3 cash, balance
 years.
 sS15O-5Ox1sO; 7th ave. north. near High
 school and East park: T-room and 4
 room dwelling; pays 12 per cent. $3250-100x140; corner on Ave. 10; rented s41 month; can make it pay $60- slsO0-60x19O corner 12th ave. and 29th
 st.. Northside; Norwood S4250-Elegant, modern, new 2-story, E.
 room home near 12th and 23d street. s31Oo-50x19O; houses, rooms each, Ave-
 nue G.
 s275O-Rented sS4 month 5Ox19o Ave. l. and 5Ox100 joining. 3 houses. s33O0-Modern 2-story succeed dwelling;
 choice location, South Highlands; easiest sort of terms. $9500-Large business lot, 1st ave-; little
 over a block of the Woodward. S10 0O0-1O0x200, 9-room residence: fronts Highland avenue car line South High lands; might consider well improved
 suburban farm in exchange. $5250-Choce 2-story Broom home; one
 block of First church.
 s3000-Nice Groom cottage; large lot; 20th st; 100 yards of Capital Park; don't pick
 out the church corner or Y. M. c. A.
 buildings, they are not for sale this home is on other side of Park. $50 foot-A valuable residence, north side
 corner fronting park and near churches
 and schools; this is the last of the tribe
 at $50 foot so close in.
 sS00-5-room suburban cottage; nice loca-
 ton sufficiently; terms s2O0 cash, bal
 ance $15 month.
 ss00-40 lots; close to car line works; near Bessemer.
 s12OO- -2oox14o-2 houses; Ave. A. near Spring
 street. Avondale.
 s3150-A comfortable 7-room. modern home.
 overlooking city. near 18th st., North Highlands.
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DR. SHOOTS 0RATIvE:
in the interest of the. effective carrying out of the pledge to reduce acreage.
Census Bureau Commended.


 There had been very little in the way of criticism of the government reports dur ing the convention, and a resolution of fered by J. A. Brown of North Carolina was unanimously adopted thanking Hon, s. N. D. North for the information and courtesy he had extended to the conven- ton in furnishing the ginners report re- quested, and expressing 1t as the desire or the convention that the government re- ports on cotton should be continued.
 A resolution by John Bostwick of Geor- gia was passed, asking land owners who have their land rented to agree to take as part payment for rent corn, wheat, oats or any other staple products at mar ket prices provided the tenant will re- duce his cotton acreage.
 After listening to an address on the im- portance of the convention by Governor Vardaman, the convention adjourned till night in order to complete the odds and ends of business remaining.
 The Night Session.
 At the night session President Jordan named as the committee to visit Presi- dent Roosevelt in the interest of an en- largement of the cotton trade, ex-Senator McLaurin, John M. Parker of New Or leans and E. Ashcroft of Alabama
 A resolution by c. H. Jenkins of Texas was adopted declaring the report of the committee on statistics as not intended to criticise the work of the government bureau. expressing confidence in them and asking Congress for appropriations to make the service more efficient.
 A number of telegrams from bankers and business men, and one from ex-Sec- retary Hoke Smith congratulating the convention on it's work and expressing sympathy with it, were read.
 A resolution was passed warning farm CTS not to accept the propositions which are being plausibly made to them to turn over their cotton to warehouse men and others at 1925 a bale, with an agree ment that they may receive the balance thereon at any time before September l, 1905, at the then market price,
 The convention then listened to an ad- dress on diversifcation by R. R. Smith of Sherman, Tex, and after benediction by the Rev. MT. Sublett of South Caro- lima, it finally adjourned.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27

FOT SALE. s9250-9Oth st. residence near Five Points. S15. 000-South 20th street residence. $6250-No. 629 South 20th street. s7500-Business; 8. goth st.: improved. $S500-W Waucoma residence. $625O-Avenue B, bet. 2Oth and Fist; imp. S60O0-Residence, Mountain avenue. $6500-Corner residence; Hickory street. SIP, ,0O0-Store; Morris, near 20th street; pays 10 per cent. s5250-Modern residence; South 12th street. s90 Per Foot-Avenue A and 22d street. $3150-50x14O; G and 18th; rents s32. sS500-45x1O0; Alley cor; 22d, near A. s625OO- 1SO-foot front; near Highland avenue. $5500-50x190; Broom residence; E, near 20th.
 SIP, ,5Oo-Store; 18th street. bet. 1st and 2d.
 w. B. lEEDY & CO.,, Phones 42. Bell and Peoples. 112 orth
 Twenty-first Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
MAN.JAM ES.

The marriage of Miss Ida Altman and Dr. A. D. James was quietly solemnized at the brides home last night at 8 o'clock. The groom's brother. the Rev. James of South Carolina, officiated. The ceremony was witnessed by only the rel- atives, owing to the recent bereavement in the brides family. Dr. James and his bride left for their future home in York, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
HEIP WANTED-FEMAI-E

WANTED-Lady for responsible position not under 25. J. S.. care Age-Herald. 1-27-4t
 WANTED-Two ladies to travel, selling light line of goods on road to mer- chants. Salary and expenses guaran- teed Call at Colonial hotel parlor Sat urday, January 2S, between and ,. 1-27-2t
 W -.NTED-Lady cashier for cafe; must have had some experience. Address A. B. C., care Age-Herald, enclosing ref erenceS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
ROOMS WANTED.

WANTED-By couple, furnished or un- furnished room in town, with board; private family preferred. Address Board care Age-Herald. 1-22-7t WANTED-To rent by bachelor in pri- vate house on Northsde a good. com fortable room with modern convent ences: not far out; prefer unfurnished. Address Bachelor, care Age-Herald 1-27-3t
 WANTED-By couple two or three un- furnished rooms. with modern conven- fences. for light housekeeping. Address, giving full information. T. C.. care Age-Herald. l-2z-it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE. $1400-Lot corner 11th ave. and 23d st. $4OO0-Large lot. cor 23d st. and 11th; rents $5l0. sSoO0-1OOx24o; 1cth ave. and 3tst; improved. S3650-50x125; 18th st., bet 9th and 7th. $9000-Handsome 7th ave. home. $6500-Nice home; North 18th st. $2900-New 2-story res; South 29th st. $10, 000-20th st. home, near J; large lot. $1650-Ave.. J; lot 50x162R S35O0-Nice home; 18th, 1 and J. rays $36O, $4000-60x240; J, near 12th; TT. res. $3750-S 18th st. place; new; rents S420. $45O0-S. 18th st. cor.; white tenants rents $576.
 s525o-25x1s214 1st ave, bet 22d and 2Sd. $6000-25x140; 2d ave. near 17th rents $o46 S3750-2d ave. cor; a snap; rents S5sS. $1450- Woodlawn home; 5Sth st.; rents s1S0 s42oOO-16O acres; only 21a miles; lovely tract. $sO Per Foot-Cor. Woodland and S. 18th street. s35 Per Foot-Highland ave. lots
 M'CONNELL & CARTWRIGHT, Phones 46 22O N. Fist st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
sALEsMEN WANTED.

WANTED-A traveling salesman to sell stoves. Apply with references to Ft.
 Payne Stove and Foundry Company, Ft.
 Payne, Ala. 1-26-5t
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BoARDERs WANTED.

PLEASANT room with board for couple or young men; all conveniences. 70l South 20th st. 1-25-6t PLEASANT room with board for young men or couple. TOO South 12th street
 Bath, electric lights, furnace heat.
 NEAT rooms. good board; all convent ences. 1s Fifth ave. 1-22-7t ELEGANT room with board at 1912 Fifth avenue. 1-25-5t
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 USINESS CHANGES.

WE incorporate and fioa. stock compa- nies; we handle unlisted securities; loans negotiated Horatio Gilbert & Co.,, Elli-
 colt Square, Buffalo. 1-22-6t
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PAlMloTRY.
MISCELLANEOUS.

BEWARE of the negro who sells trees and plants under my name. He is fraud Colmant Nurseries, Birming
 ham, R. F. D. 2. 1-24-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
Phones 46
DWELLINGS FOR RENT.

DWELLINGS FOR RENT. No. 921 S. 30th st., s rooms, modern. .$45. % No. 1925 11th ave. S.. rooms, modern 32 .O0 No. 911 & 22nd st.. rooms. modern. 20. .00 Two broom cottages on 51st street, in Woodlawn in good repair, each Il 50 East Lake, broom cottage. e............ R 50 East Lake, groom cottage ............ 1000
 A. R. DEARBORN,
 Roth snhone 1102 1921 First ave.
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HELP WANTED-MALE.


 WANTED-Men as district deputies for Alabama and Tennessee for one of the best insurance fraternities In existence. Parrish & Balentine, Lock Box 124. Courtland, Ala 1-26-4t WANTED-Boy Is to IS years old to learn a good business; small wages to start. Address M. C. M, care Age-Herald. 1-27-2t
 POSITION is open for executive, cler- teal. salesmen and technical men. pay ing s1000 to s5000. Write for booklet. Hapgoods. 3O9 Broadway. New York.
 mo-wed-fri. WANTED-5O or 75 good miners; strictly non-union men with fam lies p, eferl ed; good location; water, houses end steady work. For further partl 'ulars address J. Farmer, Supt. Cole City. Ga. 1-25-Tt WANTED-For U. S. army, able-bodied unmarried men between ages of 21 and 35 citizens of United States. of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write English. Ap- ply to recruiting officer. " N. 20th st., Birmingham, Ala. 1-14-3mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
PERSONAL

PROFESSIONAL man. generous and wealthy, desires without delay poor but honest wife. Address MT. Curtis. 69 Clark street Chicago, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
ONE GENT A WORD

RATEs-One cent word a day; no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
SITUATIONS WANTED.
HELP WANTED.


 WANTED-At once, stenographers, book keepers, salesman and heip in all lines. Call at so5 Title Guarantee Bldg. WANTED-EXperience boarding house keeper to rent and take charge of our saw mill boarding house: not on salary but for what can be made out of the business; good transient trade in addi- tion to regular boarders. Mcclure Lum- Der Co.,, Wagar. Ala. l-21-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27

Keep the liver and kidneys in order. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy to reg ulate these organs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY to loan on real estate at lowest
 rate. Apply Alabama Trust and Savings Company. 2026 3rd avenue, Massey build-
 ing. 10-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-27

SALT Bricks, Bartenders' fr,end and U. s. Polish, Buggy Heaters William Reski.ng 1S11 Secon4 ave 12-la-tf
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At the afternoon session the commit
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BuaEAu.I ]


Washington. Feb. A-President Roosevelt re-
day from delegation which called under the escort
OF Senator Pettus. Representative Wiley ana ex-
Secretary of the Navy Herbert The President told
his visitors that he would be glad TO include Mont
gomery in his itinerary when he took his Southern
trip some time before the close of his admnistra-
ton.
William D. Murphy. of New-York. called at the
White House to-day to make final arrangements
for the Presidents visit to New-York on the iSth
and 14th
Representative Sibley, of Pennsylvania who Is
one OF the strongest opponents of railroad rate leg
islation called to talk with the President about
another subject ''If the President IS convinced
that both the Senate and House want more time
to look into this rate problem" said Mr.. Sibley. L
do not believe that will call extra session 10
force It down our throats The President Is grow
ing bigger and broader every day. and do not be-
leve that he would allow pique TO influence ms
acts''
Among the other callers at the White House were
Representatives Aiken and Finley. OF South caro-
lima who came to talk about judgeship in their
State; Governor White of West Virginia, who in
troduced his brother, w. z. White; and Secretaries
Morton and Shaw. Attorney General Moody and
Commissioner Garfield. who took up affairs per-
tanning to their departments.
President Roosevelt was the guest OF honor to-
night at a dinner given by the Boone and Crockett
Club a national organization Of hunters OF big
game An interesting feature an Illustrated
lecture by Dr. William Lord Smith. of Worcester.
Mass. the hunting of big game In Corea, Man.
churia. Java. China and Persia.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
NEW-YORKs FOREIGN TRADE,

A correspondent a r. "" writes us under
date of January 80 asking for some light on
an alleged shTinkage in New-YOrk's foreign
commerce due TO an improper diversion of
business 10 rival ports. The complaint is often
made that, under an unfair differential system
this city is constantly losing share of its legit
mate export business, the railroads throwing
that business, through favOritism, to Boston,
Philadelphia, Newport News and Baltimore.
There is undoubtedly justification for such a
complaint But the effect OF this diversion on
New-YOrk-s commerce is by no means disas-
trOus. Such losses as have occurred are but a
drop in the bucket OF our enormous and con-
stantly expanding foreign trade.
The New-York Chamber of Commerce is about
10 issue a report on the foreign commerce of
this port for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1904. From advance figures just given out it
viii be seen how little basis there is for the
contention that commercial tonnage is
shrinking and that we are not enjoying our
normal share Of the nations oversee trade As
Ear as the import trade is concerned, this city's
supremacy is absolutely unchallenged from any
quarter The total value Of foreign merchan-
disc entering this country IN the fiscal year
10000 was S1,117.911, ,553. The importations
through this port reached the total value of
$500, JIG, ,149. New-York got So per cent of the
entire import trade leaving only A per cent
10 be distributed among all other ports. The
total exports for 10000 were valued at ST.
552,3G1, ,S6S. The exports shipped from this city
were valued at Se02, 103, T75. New York got 80
ier cent Of the total export trade. leaving 81
per cent to be apportloned among all other
ports
New-TDrk's relati1e share in the export trade
is undoubtedly Declining and must coutinne to
decline. But that decline is due chiefly TO natu-
raj calises. NegOrleans. savannah. Galveston,
san Francisco. Portland and Seattle are becom-
ing greater shipping centres year by year. and,
as the IA: West and the Mississippi Valley re
ciOn develop, tie natural advantages of these
nearby gateways viii gradually assert them
selves at the expense of the more distant har-
burs on tie Atlantic Coast. Yet NewYork is
eyidenfl,- holding its own IN the export trade.
The total value of our exports for 19o3-'o4 was
s6g2. .iO3.775. For I902-'03 the total value was
g0O9.. Among the Atlantic ports this
city has still a commanding supremacy and ii
has l9st nothing OF this supremacy in the last
ten years Ia 1893 the exports from New York
,-ere S357. 100000. In 1903 they were $4,000
600 or the total Atlantic trade we had 55J
per ceIlf In 1893. III 1903 We had SO per cent.
Tor the territory naturally tributary to this