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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
WEATHER STILL DAD
 FOR RETAIL TRADE
Prospects for Fall Distribution
 Are Brighter
ACTIVITY SHOWN IN IRON
The Feeling Is More optmistlc-A Quieter Condition in Cotton Goods Market-Footwear Business
 Is Reported Backward.

New York, June 14.-R. G. Dun & Co., $ weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Despite some Improvement weather con dtions have continued adverse for retail trade at most points and business is only stimulated by bargain sales. Prospects for fall distribution are brighter because of the better crop reports and manufacturers receive liberal orders for next season. Current conditions, however. are net satis- factory and mercantile collections are be- low normal where country storekeepers have been unable to make prompt settle ments, because high prices attracted much marketing of last years grain.
 The recent boom in production in pig iron is ample evidence of activity in iron and steel industries. The congestion in sheet mills is not relieved. New business in structural shapes comes forward regu- larly, the orders this week being for many kinds of buildings.
 Despite the activity of blast furnaces the output of coke has increased so much faster that pressure to unload cars brought lower prices for spot.
 Somewhat quieter conditions prevail in the primary markets for cotton goods, although prices are higher where any al- teration has occurred. A large sales of print cloths and fair prices improved that section of the market. A fair business in the cheaper lines of woolen goods. The market is quiet, while there is an open ing of medium priced lines.
 New England footwear manufacturers report trade backward, although there are indications that fall orders will soon improve.
 Trade in leather is quiet with stocks gradually accommodating, although sole is firmly held, union and oak being as high as at any time during the season. The tone of the market Is weak. packers hav- ing accumulated considerable stocks, es- tlmated as high a million. Foreign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
The Economist Abroad.

FFOm the BOSton P0st
 A Washington man, wishing to take his family into the country for the sum mer, crossed over to the Virginia side of the Potomac to look at a small farm with view to renting it. Everything was to his liking. and negotiations were about to be completed when the ques- tion of hiring also the farmers COW came up. It was an excellent COW, the farmer declared. and even after feeding her calf she would give six quarts Of milk d day.
 Six quarts a day! exclaimed the Washington man. That is more than my family could use"
 Then, suddenly observing the calf fol- lowing it's mother about the pasture, he added:
 'I'1l tell you what I'll dol I'll hire the small COW. She's just about our size"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Hartman R. |. Aqreement Breaks.

New York, June 14-The agreement be- tween the Hartman interest and the Rock Island company entred into in 1904 for their alternate control of the Chicago and Alton has been abrogated by mutual consent according to an authoritative an- nouncement made today. In the future 1t was stated the Chicago and Alton stock holders will manager the property under the agreement which has just been abro- gated, the Rock Island company and the Hartman interests alternating, the Rock Island being in control one year and the Hartman interests the next The change is said to be without prejudice to each party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Rradstreet,s Review.

New York, June 14-Bradstreets tomcr- row will say:
 Weather, crop and retail trade condi- tions over a wide area of the country have changed for the better this week and the feeling is more optimistic than for some months past. In the northwest parts of the central east and some sec tions of the south high temperatures have encouraged freer buying of summer goods, and made for more cheerful advices as to the cotton crops. Agreement is general that retailers stocks the country over are large, that reduction sales are numer- ous and that filling In orders from Jop- bers and manufacturers are a mere bagc- telle quantity as yet. It is said that fall trade reports are good in most sections. in a few, being in advance of year ago, but there are, coincidentally, few reports of cancellations of business book | ed, mainly in the southwest of requests for the holding of shipments. Dry goods are in good demand, the cotton crop dem- age reports affecting this market Re- ports from the leading industries partake of the prevailing irregularity.
 In lumber buying is less active, re- fiection of weather conditions effecting building.
 The iron market Is quiet and is proba bly liable to remain so, as the furnaces are sold up and away ahead of the out put for some time to come. Production is proceeding at a rapid rate, the output for May being in excess of 2,29O,O00 tons, a new high record. Bessemer billets are easier on better supply. New business in steel rails structural material, rods for reinforced concretes and steel cars IS good. Renewed activity in ship building on the lakes Is looked for, which favors an increased demand for plates. All the lighter lines are brisk. Coke continues weak, production being heavy and the railroad service good.
 High temperatures liquidation in late advance and reports as to less trade in dry goods were effective In causing de- cline of 20 to 25 points on the next crop of cotton, 10 points on spots and to D points on the bulk of old crop months.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending June 13, number l6l against 155 last week and ITO in the like week of 1906. Canadian failures for the week number p against IS last week and 20 in this week a year ago.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending June 13 aggregated ,9O2 bushels against 5,263, 1S8 last week and 2,239,242 this week last wear For the past fifty weeks of the fiscal year the exports are 16432i, SGO bushles against 1S0, 355 In 1905-06.
 Corn exports for the week, 7s3, 455 bushels against 1,14,5065 last week and 320,4S6 a year ago. For the fiscal year to date, the exports are 69.53l,4 4S1 bushels against 111, S27, ,326 in 1905-08.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Brownsville Committee Adiourn,.

Washington, June 14.-The Senate com. mittee on military affairs today adjourned its investigation of the Brownsville af. fray until November IS, when the com. mttee will consider whether sub-com- mittee will be sent to Texas. No attempt will be made to formulate a report until
 next session of Congress Brig Gen Andrew s. Burt. who formerly command ed the Twentyffth regiment, was among the witnesses on the stand today. IIe testified as to the good character of the negro soldiers. 9i II tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Russian commandant Murdered.

St. Petersburg, June 14-Colonel Kot- St. Petersburg. was murdered this morn ing by a workman in the admiralty section of the city The colonel was recently sen tenced to death by the revolutionary fighting organization because he recom- mended reduction of the working force at the admiralty works. The assassin was captured, but he is believed to have had accomplices who escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Editorial Association Election.

Norfolk, June 1.-The National Ed itorial association today closed its ses- sion by the election of the following officers: President, Henry B. Warner of Lexington, N O.; first vice president, w. H. Hays of Brownwood, Tex; sec end vice president, A. Nevin Pomeroy of Chambersburg. Pa; third vice pres ident, R. E. Dowdell of North Dakota; corresponding secretary. W. D. Par rott of Waterloo, la; recording secre- tary, J. w. Cockrum of Oakland City, Ind: treasurer, B. w. Steele of Seattle, Wash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Charities Meet Next in Richmond.

Minneapolis Minn., June 14.-Richmond. Va. was today chosen by the national conference of charities and corrections, now in session in Minneapolis. for it's next meeting place. At meeting of the secre- tary of the committee of state supervis- ors, at which the question of vagrancy was discussed. paper was read by Or lando F. Lewis of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Buraomaster Goes Of Track.

New York, June 14.-H. P. whitney's famous race horse Burgomaster, a 4-year- old son of HamburgH Hurley Burley, who was in receipt of top weight in the Sub urban handicap, will never go to the front again. Trainer John w. Rogers has an nounced that Burgomaster has practical ly broken down in his training for next weeks big race at Sheepshead Bay Lnd that as soon as Mir. Whitney had been consulted in the matter the horse will be retired to the stud. Burgomaster wAs the champion a-yesr-old in 1e05.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Negro Haneed-kiIled Policeman.

Roanoke, Va, June 14.-John Hardy. a negro, who shot and killed Police off cer Robert M Beard last October, was hanged early today In the Roanoke jail yard. He was sentenced to be executed in January last, but an appeal to the supreme court secured a reprieve. Beard and another policemen were searching the old Allegheny institute for thieves, when Hardy shot him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Was Miss cibson,s Manaoer,

Colupbia, S. C., June 14-Miss Sallie Gibson, whom Rufus Williams confessed to having assaulted and robbed of $61 900 at San Antonio, Tex, last night, is said to have possessed considerable money. Not many months ago she deposited in a bank here about s40000. most of which was In gold coin, green with age. Will Hams was Miss Gibson's business man ager Lately Miss Gibson disposed of all her property here.
 About six months ago. Miss Gibson was assaulted on the street, the motive being robbery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
southern collene Y. M. c. A.

Asheville, June 1.-The southern students conference. representing the college Y. M. c. A. of the southern states, held it's opening session today at the Asheville Farm school. About two hundred delegates have already arrived. The opening session this afternoon was devoted to the outlining of the work of the convention. MT. Robert E. Speer of New York, secre- tary of the foreign mission board of the Southern Presbyterian church, will make several addresses to the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Not Guilty of Peonaue

Macon, June 14.-Paul A. Wheeler. farmer of Putnam county, was tried here today in the United States com missioner's court on a charge of peon- age. It was claimed that Wheeler held unlawfuly one Henry Smith. After hearing the evidence Commis- sioner w w.. Martin released the ac- cused man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Shot Into Air By Spring Gun.

New York, June 14-Young Henry Rem sen was playing hide and seek near his home In South Norwalk, Conn, yesterday and hid in one of the old spring guns or mortars, once owned by P. T. Banum, the show man. He had hardly gotten him. self comfortably fixed when he suddenly shot up iH the air and landed fin an ample tree nearby. He was bruised but not seriously hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Mrs. Wey of Atlanta a Suicide.

Atlanta, June 14.-Mrs. Jennie B. Wey, widow 42 years old, shot and killed herself at her home on Spring street today. The body was discov- cred some hours later. She leaves one daughter. Mrs. Wey's father died about two weeks ago in Demont, Ia, and this is believed to have caused despond- ency, which ended in suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Forty.one Story BuiIdino.

New York, June 14.-A queer feat in architecture has bene begun at the Singer building, skyscraper at Liberty street and rBoadway. Its top Is to be sliced off and three extra stories are to be sand wiched in between the seventh and eleventh floors. A large force of men will work night and day on the job. The undertaking will be confined to the origi- nal corner building which will be part of a new forty-one story structure, the tallest office blrllding in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
vardaman to Meet Williams.

Meridian, Miss, June H.-(Special)-It Is announced here today that Governor James J.. Vardaman will positively meet Congressman John Sharp Williams In de- bate in Meridian July 1, on the occasion of the Federation of Labor entertainment Ht Athletic park. Great interest is taken In the prospect of a debate between these two public men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Mrs. Hostetter Dies.

Anna Hostetter aged 60 years, died yes- terday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Shields, at Kildare. Mrs. Hos letter formerly resided in Nashville and her body was shipped to that city for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Farewell Services In Synagogue.

Mobile June 14.-(Special )-The farewell exercises in the old Jewish synagogue on Jackson street, which Is soon to be va cated for the handsome new structure on Gov ernment and Warren streets, took place tonight at o'clock and the edifce was well filled. The services were con ducted by Rabbi Moses. assisted by Rabbi Harry Eettelson formerly of this city, but now in charge of temple in Fit. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Compel Roads to Obey Rate Law.

St. Louis, June H-Attorney General Hadley today filed an application here, simultaneously with similar action in Kansas City, and secured injunctions against eighteen of the principal Missouri railroads, compelling them to obey the 2-cent rate law and maximum freight rate law now in effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
CIoudburst In Ohio.

Gallipolis, O., June H.-considerable damage was done last night throughout the great Kanama river valley by cloud burst at the headwaters. Timber men lost thousands of dollars worth of prop erty and houses in some localities were inundated. The Ohio and kanawha rivers are rising rapidly today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Search Follows River.

The search for Walter IAamana Is now following the direction of the Mississippi river northward The letters demanding $6000 ransom, which the boys father re- ceived, and clues obtained by the police, make it appear that little Walter was carried for several days In a covered wagon which followed the rivers course. According to the directions of one of these letters the father was to drive along the same route, alone, and dressed In a parti- cular fashion. until he heard passer by say drop the red handkerchief" This was to be the signal to drop the money intotheroad way. Lamana drove out this road, but was accompanied by two police men in uniform and no signal was given. The suspected wagon has been traced from Saturday night last, when the boy disappeared, until early this week when it crossed the river many miles above the city
 The police tonight refused to grant free dom to nine Italian suspects whose re- lease was recommended by the vigilance committee. The police feared violence to fhe released prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
A Near illustration.

From the Baltimore American
 Isn't it strange that at this age of the world such thing as autocracy should be tolerated by any human be- ings?"
 "oh, I don't know. So many men get married"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Latonia Results.

Cincinnati, June 14-Not q favorite won al Latonia today, four outsiders and two second choices winning the six events. The fourth event resulted in a close finish, four horses finishing heads apart. Delestrome won with Naughty, the fav- orite, second, and Beatrice K, third
 First race, four and a half furlongs- Ben Sand, 106 (Austin), 30 to l, won Rex all, 106 Craylor), 2ka to l, second; Water Cooler, 106 Davis), 20 to l, third. Time, :56 1-5
 Second race, six furlongs-Cygnet, 109 lblacklocD, 20 to l, won; Hyperbole, 9s CButler), 16 to 5, second Della Thorpe, 96 Austin), to l, third Time. 1l6
 Third race, six furlongs-Dr. Lee Huff man, 92 CMartin), to 1, won; Little George, S2 (Bilac), to l. second; Demo, 95 tSkirrvin), Il to 5, third. Time 1:15 1-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Delestrom 9S (Powers, 40 to 1, won; Naughty, 115 (Martin), IS to 10, second: Beatrice K, 112 CTaylor), to 1. third. Time, 115 4-6
 Fifth race. four and a half furlongs- Esther Brown, 105 Qee), to l, won; Bulo, 103 (Austin). to 1 second; Sabado, 109 (Powers) 2 to 1, third. Time ;54 4-5.
 Sixth race one mile-Sultry 109 Gee), , to 1, won; Henry O., 113 Gielgeson) 12 to l. second; F'lorizel, 10S (Skrvin), to 5, third. Time, :43.
 Latonia Entries.
 First race. six furlongs-Field Wick 92; Lady Arion, Gold Spray, Lady Jen- kins, 93 Grace Wagner, 98; La Cache, 91; Iceland, Helen Virginia loo; Fenian Red Thistle, Harold D., 102; Lady Carol, 1vr; Lieutenant Rice, Husted. 105; Orland- wick, 107; Telescope, 10s.
 Second race. five furlongs. purse-Buck- ct Brigade. Hans Bridge Dukeland, 102: Mackei el, Colonel Brady 103.
 Third race, steeplechase. short course Pendrs gon, 125; War Chief, 12s; Envet- crate, 125; Graceland. 130; Peter Becker, Blue Mint, 40; Kill Doe, Al; Class Lead CT. 14s Pendragon and War Chief Hill entry.
 Fourth race, five furlongs, the Clipsetta stakes-May Jene, 103; Brown Mary 107; Ada o. Walker. 110; Grand Dame, 115.
 Fifth race, mile, handlcap-Wool Stone. a5; Envoy, 1O2; Old Honesty, Lexoline, 103; Ca blegram 109; Pasadena, 115.
 Sixth race. mile and one sixteenth selling-Sea Salt, S9; Tinker. 97; Knight of Ivanhoe, County Clerk, 9s; Weber. 101 {; Miss I.ida, 102; Oberon, Proteus, 104; Prin- cess Crna, Shawana, 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
FIorence S. ButterfieId.

Florence S Butterfeld. an infant daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. J. s. Butterfield. died at the family residence. 2707 Avenue D. yesterday morning from meningitis. The funeral services will be held this aft ernoon at o'clock from the residence The interment will be in Elmwood ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
Gravesend Entries.

First race, five furlongs-S -Sweetener, 104; Tile Kilns, All Alone Martha June, 102; Astoria Belle. Royal, 100; Montbert, Blem- Der, Ferry Landing, Ariel, N'Importe, Lancashire Lad, c. H. Shilling, 97; AgIia, 9S; Saltram, 92
 Second race, steeplechase handicap, about two and half miles-Hylas, 160; Flying Buttress, 15O; Sunglow, 137 Oak lawn, 135; Blue Pigeon, 134; True Boy, 132; Leonalla, 13O.
 Third race, Fremont, about six fur longs-Masque, Incognito, Beaucomp, Ben Fleet, Wave Crest, Raymond, King James. Master Robert, Chapultepec, l15; Sudden Start, 112.
 Fourth race, Brooklyn derby, mile and half-Peter Pan, Frank Gill, 126; Gran, 122; Yankee Girl, 121; Paumonok Smil- ing Tom, 114.
 Fifth race, Marlborough handicap, mile and sixteenth-Flp Flap, 124 Tokalon, 122; Whimsical 21; Brookdale Lymph, 112; Coy Maid, Ill; Court Dress 107 Veil, t04 Loring, 100; Wing Ting, 9S.
 Sixth race. selling, about six furlongs- Barbary Belle, 1O4; Mint Boy. Rosemount, Gallant Dan, 1O1; Easton, Golden West, Hiram, 99; Wood Witch, 97; Anna May, 96; Beggar Maid Loring, Ss
 Seventh race, five furlongs- Coincident, Hal, 103; Malada, 9S Tinker Bell Ben Rose, Complete, Serville, Ansonla, 97; Rife Range, 94; Kerry, Valley Stream, Maid of Carroll Iwami, air Anna, Laugh ing Eyes, 92.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
ON THE RAGE TRACK.
Gravesend Results

New York, June 1.-The track at Gravesend today was deep in muck and the mudders had an inning Gene Russell. in the Hanover stakes and Beacon Light in the fourth race, were the only winning favorites.
 First race, five furlongs-Magazine 1O6 t5ands). IS to 5, won; Stephen 11O (E. Du- gam, R to l. second; Thermidor. 115 CNot- ter), to ?, third Time, :O2 S-5
 Second race selling. mile and six teenth--Hesny, 90 (Eckman), to 1. won; Don Creole, 95 Gowe). to ?, second i; Arbo, 1o1 Henry), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:49 2-5.
 Third race. Hanover stakes, selling, five and a half furlongs-Gene Russell, S9 tE. Dugan). 9 to 10, won; Blue Heron, 97 Powers), 20 to l. second; Holster, 91 tHenry). 15 to 1. third Time, l :O9 2-5.
 Fourth race, mile and quarter-Beacon Light, IA (Notter), 6 to 5. won; Dan Buhre 100 Sandy, 10 to l, second; Bar tender, 9s (BrusseD, 10 to 1, third Time, 2:09 2-5
 Fifth race, about six furlongs, selling They're Off, 1O7 (E. Dugan), to 1, won Jacoblte. 113 CNotter0, b to 2O second Royal Onyx, 1eS Q.iebert), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:12.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth-Ells Dale, 112 (Olney), 8 to l, won; Incache, 112 (Koerner), to 1, second; Dr. Lee, 109 (Notter), to ?, third. Time, l. 50 3-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
IAN CONSUL
 lSKS PROTECTION For Eight Suspects Held in
 New Orleans KIDNAPPED BOY NOT FOUND Letters Demand $6ooo Ransom-cam. palen of Searching to Rid City of Black Hand Evils In ltaI-
 ian Quarters.
KIDNAPPED BOY NOT FOUND

New Orleans, June IA touch of in ternatlonal aspect was today given the Italian disorder resulting from the La mana Kidnapping when Italian Consul Sclesi appealed to Governor Blanchard for protection to eight Italians against possible violence The eight had been arrested as suspects and conned in the rickety third precinct station, which could not be guarded against mob att taeks. None of the prisoners was naturalized American citizen. Governor Blanchard said he could not interfere, but the city police took the hint and transferred the Italians to a safer jail.
 The New Orleans Mafia troubles and lynching, which brought the United States into unpleasant diplomatic deal ings with Italy a few years ago are re- called by the present excitement In the Italian colony. The acting mayor today issued warning to the vigilance com mittee of wealthy Italians which is prose cutting the search for the Kidnapped boy, asking them to restrain their country men from the indiscriminate searching O. houses, which has repeatedly occurred within the last two days.
 Vigilance Committee.
 Except for the warnings of the consul and the acting mayor there was nttlt surface indication of a dangerous turmoi among the Italians.
 The vigilance committee are confident their countrymen will do no lawless acts.
 No progress toward recovering the lost boy was reported during the day. An tonic Costa, a barber who is alleged te have bought to boy candy within a few minutes preceding his disappearance Sat urday night, was among those arrested today and appeared to become insane when placed in confinement. The police believe his violence is felgned
 Another case of attempted blackmail turned up in a letter to an Italian grocer demanding $500 under threats of Kidnapping his children. It was apparelty written before the beginning of tine present at tempt to break up blackmailing organiza- tons
 Ten Italians are under arrest today as suspects in the Kidnapping of Walter La mana. The search has assumed the pro portions of a campaign to rid the city o.' long continued evils springing from It's Italian colony. Under the leadership of vigilance committee of twenty-five leading Italians and with the moral support of New Orleans business men, represented by such bodies a. the cotton exchange, Progressive union and Board of Trade, hundreds of Italians have thrown off the l fear of talking, which has heretofore l handicapped the police, and are giving in- 1 formation which whether the lost boy Is found or will not help cleanse the city of a dangerous criminal class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-15
E. T. Shaw & sons. UndertakerA

Green Undertaking Company.