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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
CROWD ATTENDS
 THE CEREMONIES Monument to Confederate Sol- ders Unveiled at Huntsville MANY SPEECHES ARE MADE Veil Is Drawn Aside By Mrs. Virginia Clay cIopton-GeneraI Harrison
 the Orator of the Day-eov-
 ernor Jelks Also Speaks.
MANY SPEECHES ARE MADE

Huntsville, November 21.-iSpecial)- With imposing ceremonies and in the presence of a crowd of several thousand monument erected here to the memory of Confederate soldiers who fought and died in the civil war was unveiled at noon The ceremonies attracted one of the largest crowds that has been in Huntsville this season and there were more Confederate veterans in the line of the parade than have ever been seen here in fifteen years. They came from every county of north- ern Alabama and in the parade there were about 400. many others not being able to stand the fatigue of the march.
 Unveiled By Mrs. cIopton.
 The monument was unveiled by Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton. the widow of one of President Jefferson Davis cabinet of- ficers and first president of the Hunts vile chapter, Daughters of the Confed- eracy, the veil from the monument dis closing the figure of Confederate private soldier standing at parade rest. There was a prolonged cheer and several min utes elapsed before the ceremonies could proceed. The invocation was delivered by the Rev. Francis Happy. pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Thirteen lit- tie girls. representing thirteen states of the Confederacy, placed floral wreaths around the monument and then, acting in behalf of the Daughters of the Con federacy. the monument was presented by Ephriam H. Foster. Gov. William D. Jelks accepted the monument for the state, his address being brief and elo- auent and eulogizng the private soldier of the Confederacy. Judge M. T. Lawler and Mayor Smith followed with brief addresses and the orator of the day, Gen. George P. Harrison, commander of the Alabama division United Confederate vet erans. was introduced by Captain Milton Humes. General Harrison spoke for half an hour, his address being filled with anecdotes of the war and In conclusion eulogizing the private soldier of the Con- federacy.
 Others Who Spoke.
 Ex-Gov. Joseph F. Johnston spoke in behalf of the Confederate veterans of Alabama. He said that the brigades of Wheeler and Forrest were worthy to stand beside the Tenth Legion of Caesar, the Old Guard of Napoleon and the Light Brigade of England. Brig. Gen. J. N. Thompson. commanding the Third brigade Alabama division, and Commander Daniel H. Turner followed with brief addresses. Robert c. Brickell was master of cere- monies. J. F. Humme1 designer of the monument, made a brief address. The Daughters of the Confederacy served lunch to the visiting Confederate vet erans in the basement of the county court house and several hundred of them were supplied with bountiful dinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The largest and most important deal in local real estate circles for which papers were filed in the probate clerks office yesterday was that one recording the transfer of lot 75x212 feet in block 772, Birmingham, the consideration in which deal was s15.000.
 Yesterday was an unusually busy day in the local building circles, there being papers for several important and quite a number of small jobs In building.
 A permit was issued to Peoples Home Telephone company for the repair of the building damaged by fire Monday morn- ing at the cost of s40oo
 A permit was also issued to R. L. Leatherwood for the erection of two story brick building on the corner of Twenty street and Alley A at the cost of $6700.
 The Birmingham Realty company se- cured permit for the repair of the build Ing at 2113 First avenue which was re- gently partially destroyed by fire. The amount involved will be $25O.
 The following building permits were is- sued by the building inspector up to the mid-afternoon yesterday: R. H. Woodrow, erect two-story frame dwelling on Louise avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. south. at the cost of $3500 Jim Brocato, recover and repair one story frame dwelling on Eleventh street between Third and Fourth avenues, north at the cost of s165 James Hood, erect stable at 1210 North Thirtieth street at the cost of S20o. w M. Merrett erect one-story frame dwelling in Thirteenth alley between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, south. at the cost of $500.
 Empire Laundry, repair three-story brick building on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets at the cost of $50.
 Ham Shoe company, repair the rear wall of three-story brick building on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets at the cost of s100
 Papers for the following deals in real estate have been recorded in the probate clerks office:
 L. H. Willis to Lena s. Jacobs, lot 20 of block 50. Birmingham, the consideration for which was s650o.
 H. c. Harris to Lizzie Galloway, lot 26 of block 1Si Birmingham, the considera- tion for which was sl5OO
 Robert Jacobs to Mrs. A. c. Birch, lot l3 of block 792. Birmingham, the consid- eration for which was sI75o.
 Ellen J. Rogan to M. J. Nelson. lot of block 772. Birmingham. the consideration being $15,0o0.
 ]. B. Simpson to Albert Slator. lot : of block 26, E. Ensley, the consideration be- ing s1550.
 L. w. Johns to Katie c. Rosser. lot 1s of block SO7. Bessemer. the consideration for which was $1700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. p, 1905.
The Outlook

The real estate market would seem to be recovering much earlier than usual this year from the lethargy which fol- lows the first of October, the date of the making of leases and contracts for the ensuing twelve months. This is said with especial reference to the inquiry for residence property. which shows some strength already. This is to be attributed to the fact that thrifty and far-sighted people have become convinced that the longer they delay the purchase of sites foi homes the higher the price they will have to pay.
 It Is undoubtedly sagacious to buy lots now and make arrangements to build forthwith. Better bids may be had from contractors who are anxious to work as much of the open-time weather of the winter as possible. And 1t is the opinion of men in the building trade that prices of material will certainly be no
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lower next spring, if, indeed, they are not considerably higher. In word, those who delay until spring will probably have to pay higher prices for lots and con- struction work and may have to wait upon the contractors. Recognition of these facts is distinctly apparent in inquiries and indications are residence property will be in considerable request during the winter.
 The real estate market altogether is in very good shape at present, and the promise of the future is reassuring. Those who were inclined to think that the market would acquire boom tone now find that their fears are groundless. Boom tactics are in dsfavor in real estate as in all other lines in Birmingham. The faces of the leaders are firmly set against them.
 Inquiry from merchants and planters in the interior Is again in evidence. This would indicate considerable investment from such sources in Birmingham real estate. now that the cotton crop has been gathered and immediate obligations have been taken care of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

dustries find 1t more profitable to operate in the suburbs, but there are others whosa interests are best served when the sites are within the incorporated limits, in close touch with telegraph. postal and transportation facilities.
 Every industry located within the bounds of the city proper Is of much more direct benefit to all interests of tha city than industries which go outside for their sites, and the municipal administra- tion should be careful not to place any obstacles in the way of manufacturers.
 There is plenty of frontage on the Belt railroad within the incorporated limits which will meet the needs of such in- dustries as wish to be near the center of things In fact. some of the sites along the Belt in the city limits are superior to many in the suburbs on the score of topography alone, to say nothing of the fact that the Belt makes no charge for switching cars of manufacturers located on it's lines to the tracks of the Frisco system, and will do the same as to Illi- nois Central tracks when that system enters Birmingham in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

Peddlnghaus. New Studio 1913 Second Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
INCREASE IN T.4I RULLs.

INCREASE IN F..I RoLLS.
 It is conservatively estimated that tho pay rolls of the Birmingham district have increased at least $5o0,000 per month within the year which is just drawing to a close perhaps s750,0O0 would be nearer the mark
 This increase is due to the continuous operation of many of the old plants, the enlargement of the capacity of others and the location of new industries.
 If all the facts and figures in con- neetion with this growth of pay rolls were available they would make wonder fully good reading. Perhaps some ons may undertake to collect and present them He would have a splendid op- portunity to demonstrate the eloquence of figures and the amazing growth of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
MONEY TO LEND.
PALMlSTRY.

MADAME DEL REY~Psychic, paimist; one visit will convince you she Is the best tells all you wish to know; advises on love, family, business affairs. lawsuits. changes. speculation, lost articles. etc. Again at 2012 Fourth ave. 1l-4-lmo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

EQUITABLE, New York and Mutual of New Fork Life Insurance companies
 policies on the Tontine, accumnlative and deferred distribution plan, pur- chased by me at higher prices than of- fered by these companies bring or send policies thereby save correspondence and time: quick action and ready cash. ?. w. Hall, First National Bank Bldg. Both telephones 698 u-ll-u ANY poor girl needing friendship, holp. advice, etc, will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of Salvation Army Rescue Home. 23rd st..
 and Ave F.. Birmingham. Ala 6-l4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

WITHIN THE CITY.
 There is q great deal of room within the bounds of the city proper for thd location of large industries. Many ina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

Spanish Mackerel l5c per pound for 2 days. Alabama Fish Go. Next to Market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

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 specialist. Bell 3272 ll-2z-ft STORAGE. salesroom auction house.
 We have opened a much needed salvage store house at Morris avenue and Nine teenth street, having two floors, each 125x75 feet, with elevators, floor scales, etc. We have railroad track to our door. also three entrances from Morris avenue and Nineteenth street in the very heart of the city. We will rent floor space for all kinds of storage. by day or month. We will buy and sell all classes of goods; merchandise and if necessary will advance money on the same. We guarantee quick sales and spot cash money Bring your goods to Birmin gham Salvage Co.,, 10S 18th street and Morris avenue. n-lb-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC DRAY-Call Peoples 743. l0-lo-lm AN OPPORTUNITY-You pianos and
 fine furniture cleaned polished and re- paired at your house. w. H, Paxton' specialist Bell 3272. ll-22-ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

TARPAULINS, horse blankets. lap robes. buggy aprons. leggins-and we make new harness for your old. William
 Reckling. 11-2-14t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
FOR RENT.

FOR KENTcdood Broom cottage 18th street near 9th ave. s16; 7-rooms. 18th street near 11th ave. SIS. Smith & Still
 man, 1O5-6 Hood building. 11-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
FOR RENT

We also have an elegant steam heated house at SIS; the most complete house and the best location In Birmingham.
 w. B. LEEDY & co. Both Phones No 42 u2 N. 21st St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Grocery, rooming house, manufacturing business, half interest In saloon. boarding house, hardware store and other businesses. Room ?. Wilson
 building. H-20-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22
ONE GENT A WORD.

kAfEs-one cent a word day; no ad taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

HALLS safes. secondhand safes of all
 makes and sizes. Birmingham Safe Co.,.
 l708 1st ave. s-H-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

FOR SALE-A six year old pointer bitch.
 in fine fix; staunch to point and good retriever; black and white. l.. G. Petty john, 1S26Ia Third avenue. u-22-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

yTORE for rent; beautiful plate glass front: centrally located. Apply to J. R. Adams. 2o25 list ave. 10-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02

Franco-Belgian line, now in operation, extends from Pekin to Houkow. Hou. ROW is the capital of fertile and pop ulous province. It lies on China s great central river, which empties into the sea at Shanghai
 When the Canton lines is construct GU to Haukow no doubt radiating lines will be built from that city. HaukoW is to be the railroad center of China. It lies about five hundred miles inland, at the very heart of the great country.
 Few ncessions-probably none will be granted hereafter to foreign CTS. China it is plain, proposes to build her own railroads and telegraph lines, and promoters will have to look elsewhere. No better evidence is needed of China's new vigor and alertness. She does not propose to be- come the prey of promoters. Her en- t1ty IS now assured, thanks to the sol- diers and sailors of the Mikado, and the next twenty-five years will give us a new China of the Chinese, by the Chinese, for the Chinese.
 Of all the great results of the war in the Far East none will exceed the impulse it has given to China. No other will relate to so many people, or be so far-reaching. All told, 1t is the and if 1t puts new life and vigor in four hundred millions of Chinese 1t will prove to have been the most im- portant war of all times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
Biu Campaiun Funds,

"A republican of national distino- tion" admits in the Washington Times that the republican campaign fund of 1896 was "a little more than S4,000,- OOO." It was probably one-half more. In 1900 1t was less, and in 1904 still less was spent, although a good deal was paid in, and handsome balance is still on hand.
 The big campaign fund was invent ed by MT. Hanna. It was drawn large ly from the corporations, and its pur- pose ostensibly was "education." The republican of national distinction practically admits that the larger share of the fund of 1896 was not spent In an educational way. He said In conclusions:
 What we will do if our funds are cut In half or otherwise lessened through a prohibition against contributions from corporations, no one can tell Probably we will retrench all along the line. We did not 10 at a $4,000.0O0 pace in order to elect Theodore Roosevelt and yet we made considerable stir. I imagine that with the cooperation of the newspapers we could conduct a campaign of educa- ton on sl,oOO, ,Ooo-and I do not mean that to be a confession that the other three millions used in 1896 were not used on education, at that"
 Just as long as the Dingley tariff stands, its beneficiaries can be and will be worked for campaign money and the money will be forthcoming. II will be used, too, to get votes quite regardless of methods, just as 1t was used in 1896, and there Is little hope of reform until Dingleyism Is abol Icbpd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
Facts About Thorsby.

'"Thorsby," said Chiffon county man yesterday. 'Is 7e0 feet above the sea, or about 150 feet higher than the business section of Birmingham. Its BOO people consist of men from the northern states, Swedes, Norwegians and Danes. There are no negroes In Thorsby.
 "The speciality of the colonlsts is fruit growing. Peach and plum trees are seen in every direction They yield fruit in the third year after planting Pears and grapes are also freely grown, and so are sweet potatoes and strawberries. Apples, cherries, quinces, figs and pomegranates are not neglected
 "It Is well established that Alabama peaches-chiefy Elbertas-give consumers much better satisfaction than the Geor- gias The Alabama peach has a superor flavor A refrigerator is dispatched every day from Thorsby loaded with fruits for northern markets.
 "Tbus far Thorsby has not done much in truck growing or In dairy products, but no doubt 1t will as its population Is increased It has a carnation farm. and on this farm are 65,OO0 carnation plants. The blossoms are shipped to southern cities. A large share of the carnations are grown under cheese cloth which pre- vents the sun from bleaching out the delicate colors."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 % ICHARD MANSFIELD Is a ]" changed man. According to \ New York paper he has lost enc of his most valuable possessions-his temper. Or rather he has not lost it, but has lost the habit of losing it. He still has it, but since he mo longer loses It. And his not losing it makes 1t cor rect to say that he has lost it.
 The facts, it will be seen. are not easy to state clearly. Perhaps 1t were better to say that MT. Mansfield Is now con- ducting in New York the rehearsals for his season which is to begin here in Chicago at the Grand opera house two weeks from next Monday night. The members of his company, especially th new ones, were decidedly nervous be- fore the first rehearsal. They had heard much of the eminent actors tempera- mental warmth and the habit his tenn per had of getting itself lost for sundry and oftentimes seemingly slight req sons
 Judge of their surprise when the first rehearsal passed off without the least sensational explosion of any kind. Ani the second was equally calm and so was the third. As the New York pape- las 1t, the members of the company have found ito their utter astonishment that the star has kept his temper with tho same scrupulous care which he bestows upon his eyeglasses. It Is said that be now has string attached to both.
 Another rumor has 1t that this care lessness is due to indigestion, just as Carlyle's troubles were due to eye strain. The recent surgical operation has cured all that, it seems, and now the star says Good morning to even the humbiest member of his company. In other words, MT. Mansfield has had his captious dis position cut out, and the most lost per son of them all is Richard himself.
 It Is to be hoped however. that MT. MansfieIds change in attitude toward his associates will have resulted in no lessen ing of his powers as an actor. For ne comes to Chicago with an offering which will make his engagement not only the true commencement of the local dramatic season, but will lend 1t even more or in- terest than usually Is attached to ms visits here. And they rightfuily have place among the best and most attrac- tive the entire year brings.
 This season he is to make another Of those elaborate productions which from time to time he has used as important features in his annual tours. He has se- lected the ''Don Carlos" of Schiller, work which it is believed has never been done in English in this country. This dramatic poem" of the great German will be given with especially sumptuous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
The Stock Market.

Henry Clews, in his Wall street letter of Saturdays date, says:
 "Stock exchange speculation has this week reflected the cumulative indications of strain in the money situation fur ther hardening of call rates has taken place; but, coincidently, evidence has de- veloped of the determination of impor- tant banking interests to keep the situa- tion under control and prevent as far as possible undue alarm and liquidation such as would naturally result from spec tacular, even though temporary, advances in call rates The additional engagements of gold for import under condition sthat on the surface do not indicate profit sug- gest that the movement has indiract con nection with stock market operations: and that the large cliques and operators who are the holders of the great bulk of the floating supply of securities are using every possible means to prevent a severe recol during the season of none tary activity from the high prices to which they have advanced the general list of stock exchange securities.
 .'There has been no indication of any reaction in the general business situation throughout the country The iron and steel industry Is fully maintaining Its previous activity and in all the larger departments the capacity of the mills is well taken care of for the first half of 1906. while the steel rail mills have orders extending as far ahead as Octo- Der. The weather is continuing particu- larly favorable for the finish of the corn crop. and any damage by frost in this direction can now at best be trifins- Bank clearings continue to reflect gen eral business activity, and railroad earn ing are also highly indicative of a liberal distribution of merchandise. In other words. prosperity is at flood tide: but 1t should not be forgotten that the stock market discounts conditions and that cur rent prices may be considered to have been advanced rot alone upon the favora- ble conditions that now exist but those that are in prospect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
About Persons.

Sam Cartwright of the firm of Simpson Cartwright company and Mrs. Cartwright have returned from a visit to Charleston, s. C., where MT. Cartwright went to look after business interests. H. R. McCrudy of Lowndesboro is at the Morris.
 A. R. Davis of Alexander City is at the Morris.
 P S. Burk of Rome Ga., is at the Nor ris
 W. E. Nash of Anniston Is stopping at the Morris.
 John P. Carey of Mobile is at the Nor ris
 H. w. Freeman, a well-known business man of Dadeville, Is at the Metropoli- tan.
 J. l.. Glenn of Calera is in the city.
  Barlow Smith, a prominent business man of Opelike, is stopping at the Metro poltan.
 J. G. Battelle is at the Hillman. A. J. Sowel of Anniston is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-02
DOVER BEACH.

By Matthew Arnold. The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; on the French coast the
 light Cleans and Is gone; the cliffs of England
 stand Glmmering and vast, out m the tranquil
 bay. Come to the window, sweet is the night
 air! Only, from the long line of spray Where the sea meets the moon -blanch'd d
 sand. lLs; Listen you hear the grating roar Of pebbles which the waves draw back.
 and fling. At their return. up the high strand, Begin, and cease, and then again begin. With tremulous cadence slow, and bring The eternal note of sadness h. Sophocles long ago Heard 1t on the Aegean, and 1t brought In to his mind the turbid ebb and flow Of human misery: we Find also in the sound thought Hearing 1t by this distant noHhern sea. The sea of faith Was once, too. at the full. and round
 earth shore Lay like the folds of bright grdle
 furl'd, But now I only hear It's melancholy, long withdrawing roar, Retreating to the breath Of the night-winds, down the vast edges
 drear And naked shingles of the world. An, love- let us be true To one another; for the world. which
 seems To lie before us like land of dreams, So various. so beautiful, so new, Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor
 light. Nor certltude. nor peace, nor help for
 pain; And we are here as on the darkiing plain Swept with confus'd arms of struggle
 and flight, Where ignorant armies clash by night