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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
SEAS0NABLE QUIET
IN ALL BRANCHES
Retail Trade in Winter Goods
is Good
CONGESTION ON RAIL ROADS
Industrial Activity in New England is
Almost Paraiyzed on Account of
Car shortage-Bradstree
and Dun's Review.

New York, January 6.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Seasonable quiet rules in distribution
at present. Consideration of part of
the favorable results and preparations
Tor what is confidently hoped to be
prosperous years trade engrosses whole
salers and jobbers. Cold weather, how
ever, makes a fair retail trade in winter
goods, and this with the necessary re-
rlenishment of broken stocks, induces a
fair re-assorting demand at leading CEN
tiers. Buttressing the expectations of
satisfactory spring trade to come are
the fair volume of orders already booked
in leading lines of dry goods, shoes, cloth
ing and kindred articles and the gener-
ally small stocks reported carried in final
distributors hands. Western jobbers
stock are reported 10 to 30 per cent.
smaller than a year ago at this date,
and this fact, coupled with the knowledge
that the coming three and six months
business will compare with a reduced
volume a year ago, leads to the belief
that comparisons from now on will favor
the present year.
other features coming to hand sugges-
tive of favorable Interpretation are the
activity in many lines of industrial eff
fort, notably iron and steel and its many
side lines
A cloud on the industrial activity in
New England Is, however, the stagna-
ton in the bituminous coal trade grow
ing out of the car shortage in that sec
ton. Congestion on railways Is not con-
fined to this section entirely The coal,
coke, lumber, ore and grain trades note
the presence of this as a distributing
clement in the central west, southwest
and northwest. December gross railway
earnings promise to show a gain of at
least per cent, and to close the year
1904 slight gain over 1903, hitherto the
best recorded.
The whisky market shows Increased
activity and strength.
The strength of iron and steel prices,
Ii anything, outruns the demand and ex-
eeeds last year In the volume of bust
ness.
Hardware is selling reasonably we'll
Building material Is slower. Tin lower.
Anthracite coal Is helped by cold weather.
Bituminous coal IL strong at recent adj
yances.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending January number
262 against 281 last week, 262 in the like
week in 1904, and SO in 1902
Canadian failures for the week number
eighteen against twenty-eight last week
and forty the same week year ago.
Wheat, including flour exports. for the
week ending January 5. aggregate ILL.,
SAT bushels. against .ol.140 last week, and
Q Ioo TIL
/ todate, the exports ggregate 36,170.26i
bushels against SO. 550.109 last year.
Corn exports for the week are the
largest since March, 1903, aggregating 81
1858 bushels, against 1,5S2342 last week
and 1,249,599 year ago, From July to-
date the exports of corn aggregate 49,
6s6S67 against 29,S73,035 In 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
"A BRIGHT HOME MAKES MERRY
HEART" JOY TRAVELS ALONG WITH
8 q POL %

tribute to the enjoyment of the play
al, of them so finely drawn and so clev-
erly acted that they keep one bubbling
over with amusement. There Is typical
drummer, with his smirk, his conceit, and
his lady killing propensities," the lady
milliner' of the town, snob who is
intensely amusing with her airy persi-
flage; a local gentleman of color" with
characteristic traits; the village romp and
her beau and oIner local characters
who are richly endowed with the traits
that cause laughter.
Too much in praise of Theodore Rob-
erts. as Jim Hacker, could not be said
He impaired to the role all the healthy
Americanism that Mr.. AIDE intended and
he makes the character close to that OF
the immortal David Harum. He is at all
times the county politicians, fearless, big
hearted and breezy in his ways, but now
and then his face grows serious and the
real sentiment at the bottom of his heart
wells up. William Lamp as Tilford
Wheeler was all that could be desired of
charact err that was not drawn for
strength. r. J. Dillon gave convincing
portrayal of an INSCRIPTIONS lawyer and
George Thatcher as Sassafras Livingston,
"a local touch of color" was inimitable.
Will L. Phillips as the windmill agent.
and Zenaide Williams, as the milliner,
brought forth many a laugh. Florence
Smythe made a very fetching sweetheart
for Wheeler and all the other characters
were well placed.
1.-THE county Chairman will be repeat
ed at a matinee this afternoon a perfor-
nance tnoight. 1t is a treat that Bir-
mingham theatre-goers should not miss.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
DUN'S REVIEW,

New York. January 6.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say:
Aside from some hesitation at the south,
owing to the recent fall In the price of
cotton, business conditions are favorable
and optimistic sentiments are evidenced
by extensive preparations for active trade.
As annual reports appear, it is found
that the closing months of 1904 made a
much better exhibit than the first half,
which starts the new year with smaller
stocks of goods in the hands of dealers,
assuring liberal contracts in the near flu
ture for replenishing supplies. A few
minor labor controversies have arisen,
but the Fall River mills are more active,
and in most branches of manufacture
there is a steady decrease in the proper
tion of idle machinery, one prominent
producer of wooden goods reporting IS
per cent of all plants in operation. storms
have again caused temporary delay in
traffic. but the ample water supply is a
beneficent influence. more than off-setting
any injury to the aggregate. Gross earn
ings of the railways in December were
GA per cent larger than in the same
month of 1908 Winter wheat conditions
have improved aid the partial recovery
in cotton may prevent the threatened
curtailment of acreage. Buyers are ar
irving in the leading markets, and in
another week liberal orders for spring
delivery will be replaced.
AS inventories and repairs are COM
pleted the various departments of the
iron and steel industry steadily extend
operations, and the sentiment is in strilS-
ing contrast to the conservatism that
prevailed a year ago.
New business is gradually coming for
ward, while production is no longer re-
tarded by adverse weather. Ample water
has restored full output at coke ovens,
removing fuel difficulty, and also facili-
tating transportation.
The market shows little evidence of in
fation or artificial conditions, more
wholesome tone pervading the industry
than at any recent date. Minor metals
developed some irregularity owing to an
nual statistics of supply. but the con-
sumption of coal is very heavy, necessi-
tatng full operation OF practically all
Golfers. decided change in the tone
OF country hides lifted the price of Bluffs
to ten cents or better, and offerings We're
limited. Other grades of domestic hides
are quiet. Leather is quiet, though steady.
Footwear factories are busy on orders
for early spring delivery Prices are
firmly held AS prices of cotton goods
has not declined IN proportion TO the laH
in raw material, buyers not not increas-
ing purchases in the primary markets for
cotton goods. Low stocks explains the
position of the mills and this was
strength by the partial recovery in the
cotton market. Worsteds lead in the
sales of heavy weights, but all divisions
of wooden goods are strong.
Failures for the week numbered 300 in
the United States against 400 last year.
and 25 in Canada, compared with 81 a
year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
RABBIs ELECT OFFICERS.
Greater Simplicity In Funeral Services
is Urged.

New Orleans. January 1.-THE Southern
Rabbinical conference completed its ses-
sion today. The religious school COM
mittee report was presented and dis
cussed and the ehautauqua idea of inn
proving teaching endorsed. Other plans
were approved for the more complete
instruction of children before confrma-
ton. memorial service. led by Rev.
A. G.. Moses, included tribute to Theo
Herzl. Rabbi Bergman of New Orleans
read a paper on Jewish education, and
Rabbi Lewinthal of Nashville spoke on
funeral customs, urging greater simpli-
city in funerals and less ostentatious
mourning.
The officers eletced were. Rev. Max
Samfield Memphis, president; Rev. P. M
Jacobsen. Shreveport, vice president;
Rev. l. Lewinthal. Nashville. secretary;
Rev. L. Wolsey, Little Rock, treasurer;
Rev. w. w. Wilmer, Ed Levy and Henry
Branstein, executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Woman Saved the Bank.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
There was run on the Willoughby.
o., bank, a branch of the Wade Park
bank of Cleveland, tate in last week
and their funds were low. Help was ex-
pected from the parent institution, but
deposltors were clamoring for their mo-
ney. and, though the teller tried TO kill
time by examining the accounts and count
ing the bills several times over, the pile
o. currency in the cage dwindled to the
danger point Those depositors near tho
head of the line could see how matters
stood, and while they hoped to reach the
window in time themselves, yet they
could not help feeling sorry for the anx-
ious men behind them. The teller went
about the work of paying with even more
elaboration. 1t would soon be closing
time. Perhaps the money on the shelf
would hold out. Yet the minutes dragged,
and, to avoid a panic he was compelled
to cash o>ecks, until 1t looked as if he
would have to make confession of mo
funds" to the next conner.
Just then a sharp swish was heard
outside. A horn blew. The odor of gaso-
line penetrated the banking room. Follow
ing it came the rustling of skirts. Then
a vision in flounces flashed past the
line and entered the. grated door. The
vision was the cashiers wife, and she
held in her hand valise which contain
ed $4,000 in cash 1t was her own money
She had ordered out her automobile. She
knew where she could get the money.
She got and drove like a fury to the
rescue, arriving just in time to prevent
what appeared to be inevitable disaster.
We are not informed as yet what she
did after handing the $4,000 to the teller
But probably she went back to the direc-
tors room and had a good cry.
Now, if the rules for the regulation
of automobiles in some cites were in force
in Wiloughby, it is more than probable
that she would have been stopped; she
might have been arrested, and the bank
would have been wrecked. OF course.
many other things might have happened
also. The engine might have baked,
P tire might have come off, or she might
have run into a hay wagon or over
policeman. But, fortunately nothing of the
kind did happen. and everybody In VIII
loughby Is grateful that she drove iike
d fury, for the case demanded, and would
have justified. a violation of all the or
dinances.
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MPLICITY MARKS
THOMAS FUNERAL
No Floral offerings Sent by Re-
quest of Family
LIBRARY WAS VALUABLE
Collection of Musical Scores and Man.
uscrpts of the Eminent Director
Are Valued at About
100000.
LIBRARY WAS VALUABL E

Chicago, January 1.-THE funeral of
Theodore Thomas in st. James Episco-
pal church took place today with simple
rites. By request of the family, no floral
offerings We're sent. Denial of the Chi
cago Federation of Musicians request to
furnish large band was made when it
was decided not to hold an elaborate
funeral and the Rev. James S. Stone WAS
even requested to refrain from a spe-
cial sermon. Only the burial service of
the Episcopal church was said Although
simple, the service was imposing by rea-
son of the notable attendance of musl-
clans and representative Chicagoans and
assistance of the wind choir of the or
chestra attended as an organization at the
church and afterwards formed part of
the cortege to the receiving vault at
Graceland cemetery, where the body will
be kept until forwarded for interment to
New York.
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Musical Library Valuable.

Chicago, January 6.-The announce
n1ent OF public bequest of Theodore
THOMAS unique musical library-a rare
collection of scores and parts and manu-
scripts from the famous masters-is to
be made within a month.
During his entire career the leader col
lected scores and manuscripts many of
which were presented to him by the au-
thors. The library is valued at $500 600.
Every year he added to it with the re-
suit that 1t is the most valuable pri-
yate collection of its kind in America
Come of the original scores of Wagner,
List and other composers 1t is said, will
be presented to the public library. A
collection of programmes of every con-
cert Mr. Thomas ever gave, preserved in
book form, possibly will be donated to
the Newberry library. The Chicago or
chestra, although the formal announce
ment of the disposal of the gift is with
held until a later season, probably will
receive the bulk of the bequest.
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At Ascot.

Los Angeles, January 6.-Only fair sport
was furnished as Ascot today Two fav-
orites and two second choices won. Cas-
ador, we'll backed to win the steeplechase,
only earned his brackets because of the
disqualification of Jim Bozeman, who
finished first but was set back for foul
if.g. Track fast.
First race. short course, steeplechase-
casador 1874 (Tully) to 8, won; Ed Lani-
gan, 1870 (Fulks) 10 to /, second; Waldo,
1so (RusselD to l. third. Time silly
X Won but disqualified.
Second race seven-sixteenths mile-Fa-
Their Catchall, 113 ~ fjooker) - o. won;
Wee Girl, 10 (KenD to l, second; Do
rothea Fry, ITO (Smith) u to l, third.
Time 421z-
Third race. mile and seventy yards
Raw, 1O2 (KenD 3 to l, won; Position. 1OS
1Dugan) I to s, seconu Jinger, 100 Croo-
mani to 1, third Time l:47.
Fourth race, mile-Pacifice 80 Perrine)
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I to l. won Eva c., 102 CFitzpatrick) "a
t. 1, second Ralph Young, 102 (Smith) 4
to !, third, Time 1:4l.
Fifth race. mile and an eighth-Bliss-
full, 9s (McDanieD 21e to l, won; Diamente,
lea (TruebeD Az 70 l, second; Club. 100
Crooman) 31a to |, third. Time 1854.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Tim Hurst,
log (McDanieD to l, won; Retador, Iu5
(TruebelD to 1. second; Wet Brook
field, 1O3 Oynch) AZ to l. third. Time
49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Red Cross to orqanize.

Washington, January Gin accordance
with the act of Congress Incorporating
the American National Red Cross, APP
proved by the President yesterday, Sec
rotary Taft today issued a call for
meeting of the incorporators of that cor
poration to be held in the diplomatic
room of the state department February
S, next. for the purpose of organizing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
QueIpart Is Being Fortified.

Washington, January 6.-Minister Allen
has informed the state department that
he has been advised by the Korean gov
eminent that a Japanees vessel has land
ed large number of men and supplies
on the Island of Quelpart. and that forti-
fcations are being erected there. Quelpart
Is near the track of vessels plying be-
tween shanghai and Japan and the north.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
AS Tribute to Thomas.

New York, January 6.-Programmes
rendered by the Philharmonic orchestra
In its public rehearsal today and the reg
ular concert at Carnegie hall tomorrow
night, will be arranged as tributes to
the memory of Theodore Thomas, who
for many years was the conductor of
the society. The concert at the Metropoli-
tan opera house on Sunday will also be
made memorial to the late leader of
the Chicago orchestra. All the soloists
will render music appropriate to the &C.
cason.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07

From PUCK.
When Fame presented her scroll. the
prudent man drew back.
Il bet It's a chattel mortgage, said he
But the fool wrote his name down in
a bold hand
Il told you so, remarked the prudent
man. when presently the fool had parted
with his all for drinks and cigars
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Auree to Arbitrate.

Chicago, January 6.-An agreement be-
tween the Chicago City Railroad company
and its employees has been signed and by
its terms arbitration instead of strike or
lockout is to be the means of settling
any disputes that may arise which the
union and the company cannot adjust In
conference. The agreement will not ex-
rire until April 80, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Italian Charged With Peonaee.

Charleston, s. c., January 6.-Thomas
Scandone an Italian contractor and
three men who are said to be guards
were arrested tonight at Pom Pom phos-
llhate mines on warrants sworn out by
District Attorney Capers after complaint
by Italian Consul Solille, charging peon-
age. Scandone says he paid the passage
money for the men and they repaid him
in work. III treatment was denied
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Protest Against BrutaIities.

st. Petersburg, January 6.--As protest
against the brutalities that are alleged
to have been employed in suppressing the
student demonstrations at MOSCOW, the
municipality Of that city has decided to
suppress a vote for the mafntainence of
gendarmerie until the offenders are pun
lshed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
The January Silk Sale which Starts Monday appeals moi
only to the retail de- but to the dealers IN the
smaller towns throughout Alabama.
IoW v 1;iiii III joseph SLoiI1sh

Competitors say that mems furnishings is the hardest
thing in the world to get proper response osay adVers-
Ing does not appeal to as 1t does to the women Our
experience in the matter is that read advertising and
the results from advertising mems furnishings are parcu-
ary good with u.s. the women too keep sharp lookout
and always hand to avail themselves of the Spe-
GALS put on sale from time to time.
Saturday we ought to do tremendous bushes in
this section for here innumerabe special attractions:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Recruits Are Arrested.

Rome January 6.-About fifty new re-
cruits wearing military caps crossed the
town today singing a socialist hymn and
crying long live socialism down with
miitarism." Almost all of the recruits
were arrested at their barracks.
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At the Biiou.

Harry Clay Blaney will end very sue
cessful weeks engagement at the Bljou
theatre as Willie Live in ACROSS the Pa
oifc with a matinee this afternoon and
a performance tonight.
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Mccormick In St. PETERSBURG.

st. Petersburg, January 6-Ambas-
sador Mccormick arrived here today
from his visit to the United States and
resumed his duties
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, January 5.-Midge, who
barely finished in the money in the last
race, was the only beaten favorite to-
day. The weather was clear and track
muddy. Summary:
First race, selling, six and one-half fur
longs-Agnes Virginia, SO (NicoD to l,
won; Charlie Celia, 81 (Aubuchon), 10 to
], second; Mr.. Jack, "a q. Hennessey), IL
TO l, third. Time, 1:25 2-5.
Second race, selling. seven furlongs-
Mariana. 125 q. Martini, to s. won;
Merry Acrobat 12S (Schilling), to |, sec
ond; John Doyle. 1875 (Cheatham), 20 to
l. third. Time, 1:32.
Third race, one mile-Siss Lee, SO (Au-
buchon), even, won; Lady fonse, 50 q.
Hennessey), to l, second; Jungle Imp, SO
(Nico), to l, third. Time, LA 40
Fourth race, handicap, SIX furlongs-
sgd Silver, 101 (RomaneliD, 60 to l. sec
ond; Astarita, 106 Livingston), to l,
third. Time, 1:16 AS.
Fifth race, selling, mile and an eighth
Hymettus, 102 q. Hennessey), to 2
won Barklemore, 80 &C. Harris), to l.
second; Lou Woods, 10l Or. Johnson) to
i. third. Time, 200.
Sixth race, mile-Red Ruler, "a (Olandt),
25 to 1, won; Coruscate, 100 III. Phillips),
) to s. second; Midge SO (Aubuchon), TO
b. third. Time, LAC.
Entries at New Orleans.
First race, seven-eights of a mile, SELL
ing-Birch Rod, Lord French 100; Chats.
101; Fitzbrittar, Mamselle. Circus Girl
1902; Worthington. Trepan, Conundrum,
Jim Hale. 104; Kleinwood, l05; Poseur, lOl
Second race, three and half furlongs
2-year-old fillies-Lady Tarascon, Mrs.
Frank De Beque, *Marpessa, +Pinta,
Showdown, Miss Cosette, Carrie Graham,
Anondyne. Little Rose, Ash Wednesday,
Inspector Girl, Craft 10.
Third race, three-fourhts of a mile-Tom
Sicily, SO; Contentious. 81 knowledge,
SO; Ahola, 100; Girl from Dixie, Master,
Brush Up, Mayor johnson, 1872; Norwood
Ohio 104; Invincble, 1885, Trapper, Sponge
Cake, 107.
Fourth race, one and half miles. $1,000
added, Jackson handicap-Rankin, 9S;
Reveille, 95; MacHanlon. Lady Fonse, 9S;
Brooklyn, 102; Aladip. 1oS; **Garnish, 10.
Fifth race, sevoi shts of a mile,
selling-Rachael George Perry,
SO; Dusky. Mary . oa; Trossachs,
Lord of the Valley. Little Boy. Jerry
!. Hunt 104 Hakm. 105; Montebank, St.
~-rammany. Extol. 1903.
Sixth race. one and thirteen-sixteenths
miles selling-Pompey, 81; Barca, SO;
Tleetful. Sc: Plautus. Goldaga. 81; Faler-
MAN, DR. Gurnsey, Baird "a; Benson
Caldwell. Catalina, ADMINISTER SO; Joe
Lesser. 109
IF Wallhauser entry +*-M. l.. Hay
mans entry.
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PERSONAL.

DR.. William e. Jordan has been called
OF New Orleans by the illness of his sis
ter, Mrs. Alfred Levert, of that city.
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Soc Unlaundered Shirts for 39c

Here is good sized quantity of
Mems Unlaundered Shirts of a most
desirable quality. The bosoms are
all pure linens strictly so-and SO
are the cuffs and collar bands. The
body is of best New York Mills.
These shirts look full dollar value,
and SO far as wear is concerne
will wear as good as the averaged
dollar shirt, but properly speaking
they are worth that much. They
are good SOC values. hoWever-but
what accentuates the bargain is
that they 90 on sale at but 39C
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.


and lot; bath, closets, pantry. fruit
trees, ETC., and in good repair $1,000
cash. balance easy; North Highlands
half block of cars. Smith & Stilman.
1-7-2t
WANTED-Position by an experienced
lady stenographer either in or out of
city; also some experience in bookkeep-
ing. A. K, care Age-Herald.
GANTED-A good cook and compe-
tent nurse (has to be at least thirty
wears old, to go to mining camp
near Abernaut. Call between IL and u
o'clock Saturday at 70l South 21st st.
FOR SALE-s20o0; $1,000 cash, balance
and 2 years; fine lot, 50x14O feet, about
blocks from union depot, on Avenue
u smith e. Stillman. 1-7-2t
FOR RENT-Elegantly furnished room
with bath room connected. 2212 4th ave.
LIFT
rWO refined bachelor girls with means
would like to correspond with mature
gentleman with means; object pastime.
Misses M L. and D. b" care Age
Herald