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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
CRAP GAME RAIDED.
Officers Arrest Seven Men In WiseoIa
 Hotel Charged With Gaming.

Officers Street and Parker raided a crap game in the Wiseola hotel. Twenty-first street between Second and Third ave- nues. last night, and arrested seven white men. all of whom made bonds for their appearance in police court Monday.
 The officers state that they have con- elusive evidence. and that they are certain convictions will result. The blanket on which the dice were rolled. and the rack used in games of this kind were con- fiscated The officers state that they cap tured $45 in money. and surrendered 1t to one of the party who claiRed that It was his. According to the officer, this claim was practically a confession that the man was implicated In the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Hilton Is Given HearIna.

Anniston. September 29.-(Special IA hearing under q writ of habeas corpus was had before Judge Pelham in chambers late yesterday to secure ball for Forney Hil- ton of Clebune county, who is charged with the murder of Charles Mckee with a mattock in Cleburne county some time ago. Bail was granted in the sum of 5000, which. 1t Is said, friends will make up. The defendant. Forney Hilton, was trans ferred to the Calhoun county Jail some two or three weeks ago, where he has since been confined. Quite large num- Der of witnesses were present at the hear ing, and considerable testimony was ad- diIQad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
CULYERHOUOE WITH
 YOLANDE COMPANY
NOW VICE PRESIDENT AND GEN. ERAL MANAGER IN CHARGE OF ALL MINING oPERATIoNs-DE ALLOTMENT INTENDED,

At a meeting of the directors of the To- lande Coal and Coke company, held yes- terday in Birmingham, Thomas C. Cul- verhouse. well known in Alabama mining circles, and for number of years con- nected with the Sloss-shenleld Steel and Iron company, was elected vice president and general manager, mad will have en- tire charge of mining operations.
 The directors intend to develope the property of the company to its fullest extent, and tho manufacture of coke will receive especial attention. Many new ovens are being built at present. and the output is expected to surpass any pre- vious amount. The directors report the conditions of the company as excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
MEETING FOR MEN.
MT. Hendrick Will Conduct Services
 at Jefferson Theatre.

A gospel meeting for men will be held this afternoon at the Jefferson theatre al 3:3O o'clock under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association.
 The Rev. E. E. Hendrick, the evangelist will address the meeting on righteous ness, Temperance, Judgment"
 The singing, which will consist of old time hymns, will be led by the Rev. A. L. Carter, the gospel singer who accom- panies MT. Hendrick. Mir. Carter will also render solo.
 Admission will be free and all men arg invited. A large crowd attended the meet ing last Sunday afternoon and still larger one is looked for tomorrow.
 MT. Hendrick will also hold service at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church this morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
BISHOP MORRISON TO PREACH At ii O'Clock Services at Fountain Heights Methodist Church Today.

Bishop H. c. Morrison will occupy the pulpit at the Fountain Heights Methodist church this morning at the usual Il o'clock services. This Is Bishop Nor risons last sermon in Alabama before he leaves for an extended trip through the west, on which he will conduct five con ferences, as follows:
 The New Mexico conference at Alpine, Tex, the German Mission conference at Houston, Tex, the West Texas conference at San Angelo, Tex, the Texas conference at Tyler Tex, and the Florida conference at Pala tka Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Negro Kills Negro In Decatur.

Decatur, September 29.-(Special) )-Alf Golden .colored. shot dead another negro, Robert Jones, tonight Golden Is cut seri- ously In the right lung and may die. Jones was wanted here on the charge of as- sault and battery and other charges, and was wanted in Georgia for murder. Police Officer Norris had three warrants against Jones' He deputzed Golden to go with him to identify Jones. Jones advanced upon Golden with knife and stabbed him before Golden sent bullet through Jones' heart, causing instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
BUEK BUYS WELL KNOWN
 ORE PROPERTY NEAR CITY

It is understood that c. E. Buck has about closed negotiations for the purchase of the ore properties of the Birmingham Ore and Mining company. of which ". G. Robinson is president. These properties include the well known and valuable Helen Bess red ore mine, embracing 200 acres about two miles back of the Coun- try club a small ore tract between Blr- mingham and Trussville and small tract near Oneonta. MT. Buck is vice presi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

dent of the Southern Steel company but 1t is said that he buys this property for his own account. It may be that it will be acquired by the Southern Steel later on.
 While no statement could be obtained from MT. Buck for publication yesterday 1t is understood that the amount involved in the transaction is something like sSo0,- 900. The Helen Bess mine has been opera ted successfully for some time past. The ore ranks very high in quality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
NOTICE.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Company.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the com many in Birmingham. Ala, on Wednes- day, october 3, 1906. at 10 o'clock a. m.. for the election of directors and the transac- ton of such other business as may be brought before the meeting.
 Transfer books will close at D. m, Wednesday. September 12. 1906. and re- open at 10 a. m.. Thursday October { 1906. R. D. LANKFORD. Secretary. September 4. 1906' 9-4-to-10J2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Decrease of Capital.

Papers were filed in the probate clerks office yesterday recording a meeting of the stockholders of the United Insurance Agency, at which motion was made and adopted to decrease the capital stock of the company from $10.0Oo to $20oO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 H. l.. Coleman of Birmingham to Miss Effie Smith,
 Charles Blackman of Avondale to Miss Maude Rhu.
 James Cook of sayreton to Miss Dicie Barnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

Twenty per cent Gone person in five) dies from the effects of a Cold, because partial cure so often lays the founda- tion of serious disease.
 This danger may be averted by using "Seventy-seven," which makes a thor ough cure; while it's tonicity sustains the system during the attack, safe guarding any organ prone to disease.
 "Seventy-seven" is put up in a small vial of pleasant pellets that fits the vest pocket.
 At Druggists 25 cents or mailed.
 Doctors Book mailed free
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.,. Cor. William and John Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
NEED MORE JUDGES ID CLEAR DOCKETS Committee Named to Prepare
 Suitable Legislation RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY Members of Birmingham Bar Invited to Attend Funeral Services of Col.
 w. H. Denson From Second
 Presbyterian Church.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

In answer to the call which had been made during the week large number of Birmingham attorneys assembled yes terday to consider the present congested condition of the doekets in all the courts and to devise plans for its relief. Judge A. c. Howze acted as chairman of tho meeting and Frank Deedmeyer was named as secretary.
 Sam win John addressed the meeting and stated the purposes for which It was called. At the conclusion of his remarks he offered the following resolution;
 Resolved. That a committee of nine members of the bar be appointed by the chair, to which shall be added all nomi- nees for the legislature, who shall con slder the needs of the people in the ad- minstration of justice. and shall report to an adjourned meeting of the bar of Jefferson county;
 That all propositions or resolutions on this subject shall be referred to said eon- mittee without debate"
 Judge Howze appointed as a committee from the attorneys: E. H, Cabaniss' A. O. Lane. John London, G. R. Harsh, F. E. Blackburn, F. S. White. Jr., John B. Weakley, George Huddleston and J. A. Mitchell, and the following nominees for the legislature to act with the commit- tee: Nathan L. Miller, senator; 5 N. John, R F. Lovelady, w. E. Urquhart, M. c. Ragsdale. L. J. Haley. Jr, John T.. Glover and Jere c. King.
 The act of the last legislature author izlng the removal of suits from Besse Ger to the courts in Birmingham came in I1I rtI, 1aa Nhita Ir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 29-Following is the forecast for Alabama and Missis- sippi: Showers Sunday. cooler in north portions; Monday fair, cooler in southern portion. variable winds becoming fresh northwest.
 Local Weather Data.
 Birmingham, September %, p. m. Maximum temperature. .. ............ S2 Minimum temperature. .... .... .... Il Mean temperature. =. ...... ...... 76 Normal temperature.. ...... .......... 70 Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uary 1..... ................. 3O3 Rainfall since D. m. yesterday...... 1.0S Rainfall since January 1........ .... 34 Excess of rainfall since Jan. 1......., 9.15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-30

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
Butter, Cheese and Err.

. with local and nearby retailers enlarpino
.nelr orders so as to be well supplied for holt
gay needs, the market for the upper grades of
lresn butter and Eggs ruled very firm and deal
eIs experienced no difficulty in effecting clear
ances OF desirable stock. There was some litfIe
accumulation OF the lower grades Of fresh cream
eiy Dutter but IT was not difficult to cause anv
"eakness OF warrant any reduction in prices
Heceipts OF. fresh Eggs. while abort IN n ths
norman Tor this time of the year. were ins1f6
cient 70 satisfy the demand and some dealers
were unabfe to fill their orders, although they
Mele wlilng TO pay premium for the goods
=, Iesn selected were quoted at 43c per dozen on
o cme Excnange an advance Of &c over the prevf-
tered prices. o. una
ts On the Exchange 10 cases of fresh extra But
,ea soid az &c, and 43c was bid for fresh Sc
s sscaea Eggs. On Cheese lac was bid for new
fancy mats and l415c was offered for new Young
ing out for lie above the bids in both instances
~ receipts were 81 900 lbs Butter, 18900 lbs
NE l9uow,ng are the official quotations as es-
Dy the sales, bids and offers on the floor
a nol - FRESH creamery extras acc per h.
nr.ni 90 hrsts, 30c. steady: seconds 26c arm
tor STOCK frm at q zc for No. and 21c
OCT aSr 20. = Eastern extras. 30c nrrn; do frsts
md 5n Eastern ladies'. nrp at 21c for extras
1nu <vS LOT nrsfs. Storage goeds-Ca lffornia ex-
s 80, &c nrm; hrsts. 27hc Arm: seconds Csc
n.@, NO I packing stock 2Okc flrm: Eastern
SSAsx-s. <0c nrm; Eastern ladies' drm at q nc
AV< <x S1krns ano 21c for Brsts.
- FANCY California. new nats. 141kc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
Poultry and Game

= The market was literally supplied with dressed
turkeys yesterday, 10 tons being received from
California and Oregon points on the early ex-
press alone. and almost every train that arrived
during the day brought additional supplies Five
cars of Eastern chilled birds were also received
Local stock sold Off fairly. small retailers Dur
chasing quite freely at 24@26c per pound but
the large market men had not commenced to
stock up being inclined to hold of awaiting de-
velopments. Receivers. too, were in a waiting
mood. and not inclined to force sales. Prices
VIII be governed by what comes in today and to-
morrow, which Will be the big buying DAYS.
The express company will make deliveries TO-
morrow and all of the commission houses win be
open for business. Live Turkeys Continued to
meet with fair demand at previous prices. but
the demand for other kinds of live Poultry was
about about filled and the market was easier eli
around only large Hens holding up Game was
IN s sharp request and firm, with stocks light
fOuLTRI lper dozen)-Hens,s $6506S for
large and S5@6 for small: old Roosters shS6
5.50 young BOOSTERS, S6.5o07 80; Fryers $50
800 g; Broilers ss@3.5o: Pigeons, 81; SQUADS
$l.50@l. %: Ducks. scar for young and S50ps
Ior old: Geese, $2@2.50 per pair.
IuRhEYS lper poundi--Iive. 81 022c. dressed
24@2Cc: do Eastern Chilled 21@22c.
GAME (per dozenl--Malard Ducks sk77.
S ga nv S4@I.50; Sprig. s9.50M4 Teal
Ss,s2oQ2.50 Gray Ducks. S3@3.50; Wideeon. s.
@3; small Ducks. 81 Black Jacks. So: GRAY
SSeese. SS.o004; White Geese, S15Oa2: Branf
s. for large and s2@2.50 for small: Honkers. Sc
Hare, s22502.5o; Cottontail Rabbits, S. w
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
Potatoes. onions and vexetabIes

There was further advance in Potatoes yes
terday, but the market ruled very strong at the
recently revised quotations. and the light ar
rivals of river and Oregon Burbanks were quick
y closed out Of first hands, favored brands, as
usual, commanding a premium. The heavy
shipments of Eastern Potatoes, already reported
as rolling this way, are not expected until after
the first of the year, and while their arrival
will relieve the stringency In the market, it de-
veops that the cost of the stock laid down here
will be sufficiently high to prevent any sharp
break in prices. Onions and Sweet Potatoes
were in good request and firm at the old quota
lions.
Receipts Of Southern vegetables are still run
ming light and with the demand for holiday
wants brisk, firm prices easily obtained for
fresh arrivals OF choice stock. Mushrooms are
selling well at Si.25 per drawer, and prices for
local garden truck hold steady.
POTATOES tper ctl)-River White $1.15M
las Oregon Burbanks. s1.45@1T5: Sweet Pota-
toes, 81 q in sacks and 81 In crates.
ONIONS-Yellow. per ctl, 606S0c.
VEGETABLES-Green Peas, 9011c per lb:
String Beans. 2ls@15c per ID: Wax Beans,
crate; Hot,ouse Cucumbers. 81 per dozen: Cream
Squash, 60665c DER box; Summer Squash, -
per box: Garlic: 21s@4c per 1b; Celery. 40175c
per dozen; Cabbage, 81 per ctl: Caulifower
I5c per dozen; Carrots. 81 per sack: Turnfps
81 per sack: Egg Plant. So per crate: Green
Peppers, 3@6c per ID for Chile and 20025c for
BELL BELL Marrowfat and Hubbard Squashes, sl2. so
go per ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

CHICAGO. Dec. 21.-Under the influence Of
active selling in oats the wheat market opened
easy, but the volume of trading was not large.
The prominent selling by a prominent
bull, who was credited with disposfng Of $780, 900
bushels of the May option. Cables were hrner
receipts in the Northwest were small and early
reports from Argentina told Of delayed harvest
ing because Of wet weather. Later advices,
however. contradicted these statements from
South America. There less selling pres
sure during the last hour and the market closed
steady. May opened unchanged to hc lower
to 1S@1s7sc, sold OF 77%c, and closed &c on,
Trading in the corn pit was quiet and the
market was influenced chiefly by the weakness
of GA IS. May closed u c of. at 43Aac.
Intense excitement prevailed in the oats pit
early In consequence of selling stampede caused
by the Governments fnal estimate of the crop.
Commission houses and local longs seemed to
have unlimited quantities of oats for sale, and
during the first few minutes trades were made
at variance Of fully hc. For a time
1t seemed as though sensational decline would
occur. bnt steady buying by commission houses
around 30 nc checked the slump. The selling
was less feyerish after the first half hour and
the market became more steady. portion Of
the early loss was regained before the close.
which was steady. May closed at S6Hc, a net
loss of h@%c
Provisions were easy early in the day, but
later the market became frmer on good buying
by local packers. At the close May pork was
were off PIC
The leading futures ranged m follovs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS

astreet stocks rner on the day. somewhat higher
Silver Sterling Exchange lower Call Money 49 cent
Local securities fiat and Nevada mining stocks quiet
Shipment of $43l7 in treasure to Hongkong.
Wheat and Barley futures slightly lower. fsss
Oats very firm everywhere. Corn and Rye quiet.
Hay Feedstus still strong Beans in moderate demand
Dried Fruits Nuts and Raisins unchanged
Hop active, with good demand for export
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs as before quoted
Provisions featureless here and at Western points
Poultry, including Turkeys in ample supply easy Game firm
Potatoes and Onions in good demand and firm.
Eggs &c higher Butter firm and Cheese steady.
Fresh Fruits quiet with Cranberries drug
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
New York Stock Market

NEW YORK. Dec. 2I.-Tbe stock market was
free from disturbance caused By heavy with
was no pressure OF forced liquidation IN stocks.
Uncovered bear traders with prospect of i'm
additional profits brought on a moderate scale
70 cover their short contracts There was
evidence OF large demand from other sources.
The lessened stringency IN the money market
returned with some doubts OF its perman-
s In sSSut = x s0G also ssd IN q %Sa
There was lacking confidence that q renewal OF
eonmsnss N ssorks would Leave
Fringency. Indications pointed 70 q decided
statement. Most OF the cash gain is due to
the Sub-Treasury operations which had been IN
Extent OF sszse COO In addifion to this the the
1nterior movement has been in favor OF this
been small one. A gain In cash is thus In
dicateo N itself sufficient 10 restore a consid-
cradle margin OF surplus In the reserve Of the
banks. The action OF the stock market during
the week points to considerable loan
traction having been effected In view OF the
Is not believed that the resources in hand by
THE banks viii be more than sufficient 70 meet
IS renewed specua lion. HdTces from O5 sden
pointed 70 notable recuperat1on Of reserve
50. 100000 from Paris and over $500. 900 secured
tn the open market IN London Additional gold
week London credits its exemption from a
demand for gold from New York 20 the compli-
ance Of New York bankers with the needs Of
the London market 1t is believed also that
some accommodation may have been given the
extension Of credits TO New York falling due
on the nrst OF the year II is TO be remember
ed also that railroad companies which are max
ing large issues are among those having the
largest number OF foreign stockholders. Sub
scr5pfson 70 new stock by these foreign stock
holders VII establish credits for this market
abroad which win increase the supply of ex-
change. The days market offered few features.
The prominent place held by St Paul In the
recovery was not strange IN view of the violence
Of its fall preceding. The Hill stocks continued
unsettled 10 some extent and were slow to re-
spond 10 the general upward movement The
strong showing Of the Southern Pacific annual
report seemed 10 have more effect on Union Pa
cihc than the stock OF the subsidiary com
pany- Minor incidents OF the day were the
threatened strike OF railroad yard men in the
nelRhborhood OF New York and reports of DAM
age suits against railroads IN Texas for delayed
traffic There concession from the
best prices of the day before the market closed.
Bonds were steady; total sales, par value. ST.
B14OO0.
United States new as advanced Y per cent
on CALL
New York Stock Lfst
r. F. Hutton & Co.. 800 California street
members OF the New York Stock Exchange rnr-
nish the following list Of bond and stock sas.s
yesterday;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22
Los Angelo. Market.

LOS ANGELES Dec 21-Produce market
conditions today were the same as yesterday
throughout, with enormous trading. Dealers
were exacting outside prices everything with
the exception of tomatoes: The supply OF these
firmer Eggs were In good demand, but there
was no material increase in the receipts of
arrived. the first in a long time. The potato
market was characterized by frmness and there
Vas slight advance in the selling price Of
Salt Lake There were heavy receipts OF
turkeys for the holiday trade. It is believed
Christmas trading than there Thanks
EGGs-Iocal ranch, candled. 42c: Northern
ranch. candled, ssc; fresh Eastern, CSC; selected
cra gnrTER. tanss -srsamery 7zMe; valley
fancy, 7o s@ coast dairy, choice, eO@75c:;
CHEESE Northern fresh. Tic: anchor large,
!oc; anchor Young America, 1sc; anchor, hand,
19c Eastern singles, 1917 @17c Eastern twins,
imported, 2s@29c Swiss domestic, 20c; Lin
PouLTRY1B BUY sa prices. live weight p.r
Flyers FRY sens sh bro Tegt 1Ss young r0ostsrs ls
turkeys i7c Old toms, 1Sc young a IONS toms 1Se
ne ben turkeys 16e; geese, 12c; ducks. 12c; squads
old old toms 2sc; young toms 25c; hen turkeys,
: POTATOES "a cwt)-Idaho rurals, $165;
Colorado, $I75; choice. $1.3501 40; Salinas.
Waseve D0t; S. osssSO
:, osNIoNsnYeIlow Danvers. sl25; Northern.
&" s!ss Sort Sssan' 9ss Next
? isS Lima 70 s.; Lady Lao wssi aas No. Ne.
s5so@ ss X Lady Ivy. washinste1 snail shite, No
81 JJm4 40: ientiis. 9@f0c ID. -a''
u HONEY "a lb)-Comb. water white Ice: light
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New York COTTON Nfarket

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Thc local market
opened steady to 10 points up. with trading
quite active, considering the approaching holt
days. AS to the Ginners' report it can be
automatically figured out very much as to the
true outcome of the crop. We will get two or
three reports The next will be January TO-
showing cotton ginned to the first of that
month, but operators believe the trade viii
still rely the estimate OF the crop of IL, 500
market after the holidays. At present the pub
lie is not trading and the professionals are
hungry enough to grab profits whenever they
appear without waiting to figure on ultimate
destiny.
The New York Cotton Exchange will be closed
on the 22d. 24th and 25th.
The New York Cotton Exchange makes total
brought into sight this week 512 4O4 bales,
against about 537 900 Inst week $685. 779 last
year. and 100000 the year before. This makes
total crop marketed to date 1884 $50 bales
against 6.615,e72 last year and 1884 06S the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22

y, 400 barrels; exports. 1900; sales. $500 pack
ages. Market dull and shade lower Winter
MinEsSo:a patents. a 1901 SO.
70 sdd 19s Ooo bushels exports f
lures and 5000 bushels s Of spot. Spot. irregu-
iar; NO. 2 red, 79Hc elevator and nAc
7. Q. o. anoat; No. Northern Duluth, SAhc G. !.
1 5unalo; No. hard winter, 7s35c c. J. T.
Options--A sharp break occurred in wheat to-
DAY owing to the liquidation impelled BY weak
report and q bearish Modern Miller Partial re-
cover1es followed and the market closed steady
AZ nc net decline. Sales included no. RED
May, 80 13-16@S4Mc, closed at S35sc; July.
IS IS y as &c, closed at S3Ac; December closed
HIDES-Steady.
WOOL-,Steady.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
OOFFEE-Futures closed weak but very steady
al net advance of 5@10 points. Sales were re-
ported OF 400 bags, including January at 5I0c;
m al o S005-90c; May. o@6.1 5c; July. 6l5QD
S.25c; September, 6.s5@6. 45c; November. 645c.
scse md No Rio Santos No.
a :, So o GaAh-kaw, steady; fair refining. = o-l60
li-32c; centrifugal. 96 test, 13-16@3 27-32c;
moiasses sugar, 1-16@3 1920. Refined Is quiet.
6gIrEk-Dull, unchanged.
T THEE Es,iI Firm, unchanged.
DRIED FRUITS
ELABORATED APPLES-No fresh develop
menfs are reported in the market Fancy, On
l2c: cn0lce. SQS%c; prime SIC.
hUNES-Are little easier. Quotations for
Cairorn1a fruit ranges from &c to &c.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
extra choice, 1215c; fancy, 13c.
RAISINS-Unchanged