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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
CONGRESSMEN WANT CURRENCY REFORM
MOST ALL MEMBERS OF sIxTIETH CONGRESS DECLARE THAT SOME SORT OF CURRENCY LEGISLATION IS NEEDED.

New York, December S-(Special.)- )-The Washington correspondent of the New York Times has interviewed most of the members of the Sixteth Congress on the financial situation and needed legislation.
 Only two of the members interviewed, both democrats, would say that in their opinion no change in the currency system would be needed.
 The following expressions from members of thes Alabama delegation are of in- terest:
 Oscar W Underwood-I believe that the national government should guarantee de- posits and Intend to introduce a bill to that effect early In the session similar in it's provisions to one | introduced last year, but never succeeded in getting out of the committee. l hold that there should be in addition to this measure prohibiting the payment of interest on reserves deposited in New York banks or banks of other financial centres. This would keep the reserves in the local banks, and they could be used locally whenever emergency arose.
 William Richardson-The government should clear her skirts of all interference with the banking situation. When the government has turned out the coin and the currency she has performed her whole duty. We are going too far when we prop up a concern that is totterlng as a result of speculation. A guarantee of bank deposits is paternalism in it's most fragrant form. So is much of the legisla- ton proposed to relieve situation that is held to be delicate. However, I have much confidence in MT. Fowler of the committee of banking and currency and his grasp upon the situation. Through him may come a measure that will be an adequate solution.
 Henry D. Clayton--I do not pretend to be an expert finaneier, and I have no plan for the cure of the present evil. No plan of asset currency yet proposed meets with my approval, though I do not say that some plan could not be devised with which I would be in accord. On principle I do not believe in the issuance of cur rency by the banks The government ought to issue all money. The details of this I have not worked out, but I am op- posed on principle to the idea of central bank of issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Phone Companies Combine.

Philadelphia, December 3.-At a special meeting of the Bell Telephone company of Philadelphia today, it was decided to purchase the Pennsylvania Telephone company and the Delaware and Atlantic Telephone company of Pennsylvania. It was also decided to increase the capital stock of the Bell company from $30O00, GOO to $6O000 900. of which a sufficient amount will be issued necessary for the exchange of the stock of the two companies ac- quired. The meeting also voted in favor of changing the corporate title of the company to the Bell Telephone company of Pennsylvania. The par value of the stock was increased from $50 to $10O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Will Discontinue Train

Huntsville, December S.-(Special.) )-It is announced from the office of the Southern railroad in this city that, following out it's policy of curtailing expenses. the Southern will discontinue passenger trains Nos. Il and 12 next Sunday. The two trains run from Washington to Memphis and No. 12 is regular mail train. It's discontinuance will cause a readiustment of the mail schedules of this section. The Memphis division will have only two through trains in each direction. east and west. Passenger traffic has been very light for some time past, and this move has been expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Confession Not Admissible.

Topeka, Kas. December 3.-Judge Dana today decided in the case in which the state is trying to prove that the Interna- tional Harvester company is a trust. that the confession of the company was not admissible as evidence. In the Texas case. which is similar to the present hearing. the company confessed judgment and paid a fine of $35,OO0 for violating the laws of that state The Kansas court held that the payment of the fine was in the nature of compromise and not confession of guilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $500 or more were invoved
 $SOO-R. R. Young to J. T. Pennington, a fractional part of the southwest quar- ter of the southeast quarter of section 2S township l6 range west
 slO00-J. F. West and wife to G. w Crul, property situated in the southwest corner of block 1, according to the maf of the survey of Graysvile
 $l500-Jacob Pumilia and wife to Joseph Pumilia, lots Il and 12 in block 15 I'll. " Ensley. according to the map of the sur Vey of the Ensley Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
DESTROYERS START
 ON LONG VOYAGE
FLOTlLLA UNDER LIEUTENANT CONE LEAVES HAMPTON ROADS FOR LONG TRIP TO THE PACIFIC COAST.

Norfolk. Va, December B. - Tho United States torpedo boat destroyers Whipp1e, Truxton, Lawrence, Hull Hopkins and Stewart, composing the second torpedo fiotilla and preceding the Pacific United States battleship squadron under Rear Admiral Evans sailed definitely from Hampton Roads at $40 o'clock this morning on their 14.000 mile voyage to San Francisco
 The vessels. commanded by Lieut.. Hutchinson l. Cone, as fiotilla com mander on the flagship Whipple stopped in lower Chesapeake bay to complete the work of compass adjust ment before proceeding for San Juan Porto Rico, which will be their first stop. The fotilla is proceeding at a speed of 10A knots an hour.
 The departure of the destroyers from Hampton Roads this morning was marked by beautiful weather with rather fresh winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

l, R0uen BldB.
 FOR SALE-All kinds of real estate Real estate is the only kind of prop erty which cannot burn up, blow away, or be stolen, if title is good. When you get your money bring 1t to Us and we will show you where to place t where it will be absolutely safe and yield larger returns than any other in- vestment you can possibly make. Real estate will never be as cheap again in the Birmingham district as it is now. Birmingham Real Estate Exchange 210 North 21st street. Phones 2679. 12-9-tf FOR SALE-3 acres high and dry near Powderly $200 per acre; pick up; will make "A lots, worth all of $20O each; this week only. McCarty Reese Realty Co.,, Peoples 619; Bell 497. 12-4-4t FOR SALE-Or exchange for Birming- ham property 640-acre plantation, south Alabama, 2h miles Demopolis. This property is worth Investigating If you are looking for a plantation. Minge Realty Co.,, POS N. 21st street. Bell phone 1193 12-4-3t- weir mo FOR SALE-All kinds of real estate. Real estate is the only kind of prop erty which cannot burn up, blow away, or be stolen, if title is good. When you get your money bring 1t to us and we will show you where to place it where IL Will De uDSOlulely SaIe ana yield larger returns than any other in- vestment you can possibly make. Real estate will never be as cheap again in the Birmingham district as 1t is now Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, 21D North Fist street. Phones 2679. 12-3-tf HALLS safes, secondhand safes of all makes and sizes. Birmingham Safe Co.,, 1702 1st avenue. 12-13-w wd-su- tu-tf FOR quick sale, double barrel breech- loading shot gun at about half price. II. Dawson, care Reliance hotel
 FOR SALE-All kinds of real estate. Real estate is the only kind of prop erty which cannot burn up, blow away, or be stolen, if title is good. When you get your money bring it to us and we will show you where to place it where it will be absolutely safe and yield larger returns than any other in- Vestment you can possibly make Real estate will never be as cheap again in the Birmingham district as it is now Birmingham Real Estate Exchange, 219 North 21st street. Phones 2679. 12-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Government Expenses.

' Washington. December 3.-The monthly statement of the government receipts and expenditures shows that for the month of November, 1907, the total receipts were S45,529,325 and the expenditures s42, ,362, POS, leaving surplus for the month of over s3,0oo,ooc. The receipts, however, fell off about $10o0o,OO0. and the disbursement about $6,oOO0OO as compared with Novem- Der, 1906. The customs receipts show a reduction of $4.O0O,OO0 internal revenue. a reduction of $5,600OO0; and miscellaneous a reduction of $420,O00. With the exception of navy there was general reduction in the items of expenditures For the nve months of the present fiscal year surplus is shown of over $16OO0OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Arm Injured In Gin.

Columbus, Miss. December 3.-(Spe- cial.)-John Sykes Marshall, who man ages extensive farming interests near Columbus, was caught in his gin this afternoon and his arm badly cut. He was brought to this city quickly and carried to the Columbus hospital. MT. Marshall is one of the city's best known young men, Tonight he is rest ing well and his injuries are not con- sidered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two choice lots; South High
 lands, East Lake; cheap; easy terms.
 Apply 2010 1st avenue. 12-3-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

FOR RENT-Two nice furnished front rooms; private family; modern con Venience. I'll 14th avenue south. 12-3-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
DECREASE SHOWN
 IN BANK BUSINESS Falling Off in United States
 Has Been Heavy SOUTH FARES BEST OF ALL South Atlantic States Have Been Very Little Affected By the Money
 Strineency For the Month
 of November.
SOUTH FARES BEST OF ALL

New York, December 3.-The extent to which the restriction of business caused by the furry in the money market late in october. suspended payment through banks is shown through the November bank clearings, at all the cities in the United States for that month, as re- ported by R. G. Dun & Co.,, being s., G64,851, 1922, a decrease of 29.2 per cent com pared with last year at 266 per cent un- der the corresponding month of 190o The full force of the money market dis turbance is here shown and nearly every city reports decrease as compared with both preceding years. At many cities, the decrease is very large. The loss is greatest in New England cities, middle Atlantic, middle south and central west and at Pacific coast points. At South Atlantic cities and in the far west there is a decrease, but 1t is not as heavy in the other sections. There has been comparatively small loss each month this year compared with 1906, with the excep- tion of two months, but this loss was al- most wholly at New York city and was due to the greatly reduced volume of speculative interest in the New York mar kets.
 Comparison is made below of bank ex- changes by sections in part:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Circulation Statement.

Washington, December 3.-The monthly circulation statement issued by the comp troiler of the currency shows that at the close of business November 3O 1907. the total outstanding circulation was s56, lS,196, which is an increase for the year of s62 ,647 and an increase for the month of $f6, ,237, ,730
 The circulation based on United States bonds amounted to $610,156,00S, which is an increase for the year of S63, ,174.561 and an increase for the month of s47. .e2S. .2a4
 The circulation secured by lawful money aggregated $46062, 1zs.. a decrease for the year of $336.914, and a decrease for the month of s1,1sO,663 The amount of bonds on deposit to secure circulation notes was s6lS, .S10 and to secure public de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Hearinq Is Postponed.

New York, December 3.2The hearing in the dissolution suit brought by the gov ernment against the Standard oil com pany. which was begun yesterday before the special examiner, Franklin Ferrlss, was adjourned today until January in order that counsel for each side might agree on the admission of testimony taken in other proceedings against the oil com pany It would require two years to place this testimony on the record in the usual way, counsel stated, but if admitted in bulk, two months would suffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Murder Prevents Weddinc.

Patterson, La, December 3.-With a complete outfit for wedding, including the brides finery. lying nearby. the murdered body of J. Giovanie. a young Italian, was found near here today. Twenty-Five stab wounds. the police think point to a jealous rival as the slayer. Giovanie was returning from New Orleans where he had gone to buy the wedding outfit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
"Jim Crow" Bills up.

Guthrie, Okla, December 3.The Okla homa legislature did not lose time in bringing to light Jim Crow bills. A measure of that nature was introduced each house today. In the house bill separate waiting rooms must be pro- vided. The bill is made a special order for tomorrow morning and 1t is expected it will pass the house with little debate. The senate bill simply requires separate waiting rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Cause of Fire To Be Prob ed.

Houston. Tex, December 3.--A section of gas pipe with turpentine ball at one end. another turpentine ball, a kerosene soaked mattress and other evidences of incendiarism have been discovered in the second story of the Dunn building. The grand jury has subpoenaed number of witnesses. Insurance company officials say sensational arrests will be made on account of the fire in this city. which caused the loss of a theater building and other property valued at $75o,0oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Want Motto Restored.

Brunswick Ga, December 3.-The South Georgia conference of the Methodist Eps- copal church south, which has just closed its session here. today passed a resolution requesting the President of the United States to "restore the legend. Tn God We Trust on coins, placed there by our forefathers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Trial of Pettibone

Boise Idaho, December 3.-Most of to- days session of the trial of George A. Pettibone for complicity in the murder of Governor Stunenberg was taken up in exaHination of prospective jurymen. Three more talesmen We're passed subject to challenge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Cline Wins Tournament,

St. Louis, December 3-The final game of the national billiard tournament was won tonight by Harry Cline of Phladel- phia, who defeated John Daly of New York by a score of 50 to Al. Clne's high run was {; average ,466; Daly's high run was ,; average, .454.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
caIhoun,s Trial Set.

San Francisco. Cal. December 3.-The trial of Patrick Calhoun. president of the United Railways, on charge of brib- ing the supervisors in connection with the granting of an overhead trolley fran chise, was today set by Judge Lawler for Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Gamers Currency Bill.

Washington, December 3.-Represen- tative Garner of Texas today intro duced a bill creating new form of legal tender to be called United States Currency Notes.' and providing for their printing to the amount of $5OO,- GOO OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Postoffice Robbed.

Spartanburg, s. C., December 3.-The postoffice at Pelzer s. C., was entered by burglars early today, and the safe blown open by dynamite and robbed of slc0o in cash and stamps. This is the third safe robbed in this section dur ing the past three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
''SOIrlethinq Different!'' Don't Get
 Just An Ordinary

present for your friend or member of your family. Get embossed stationery, visit ing cards, stationery, leather goods for ladies and gentle men, fancy calendars.
 Nothing would please a man better than a Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen. A man uses one a hundred times a day-365 days in the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Second FlotllIa Starts.

Cape Henry, Va, December 3.-The second fiotilla of six torpedo boat de- stroyers bound from the Norfolk navy yard for the Pacific coast passed to sea at 11:20 o'clock today taking course due southeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Ready For Pacific Tour.

Norfolk, Va, December 3.-The United States battleship Louisiana, the first Of the Pacific bound Atlantic fleet to arrive in Hampton roads. their point of rendez- vouz, dropped anchor off old Point Com fort this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Cashiers Body Found.

F Lawton. Okla, December 3.-The body of D. R. Rankin- cashier of the defunct Merchants and Planters bank, who mysteriously disappeared month ago, was found in Cache creek near Lawton late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
Notice.

All persons aref hereby warned not to negotiate for six co promsory notes of date November 9O 1907, for fifty dollars each, payable in one, two, three, four, five and six months from date, signed by T. F. Stevenson, indorsed by N. H. Burt and payable to c. B. White. the consideration for said notes having failed.
 T. F. STEVENSON.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

In the southern Atlantic states nearly every city shows loss, the only eXcep- tion being Charleston, and a trifiing in- crease at Augusta. In the middle south the loss is heavy at New Orleans, Louis- vile, Mobile and Little Rock. St. Louis and Memphis also report a considerable decrease. Tn the middle west there are losses at nearly every city and especially at the larger cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
RuSINESS CHANGES

WANTED-Parties with money in banks,
 subject to check, to see us about desir- able loans that will pay them the un- usually high rates of interest prevail
 ing now, but an opportunity that will not last. Jemson Real Estate and In surance Go. 1-2S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
FOR RENT.

RESIDENCES-SOU 1109 18th street; furnace modern, 9 rooms ........ ....................e $50 % 1313 20th street, bath. etc., rooms.. 40. % 2S90 Avenue G; bath electricity, stable. lot 1oOx19O; hot house; rooms .. :. .. :. :, .............. 50. % 216O Highland avenue; ' rooms, serv- ants rooms and carriage house; newly papered and painted. ........ 45. % Ash street and 14th avenue; new and modern rooms .... :. ....N ...... 60. % 1209 Avenue H; rooms; modern. 37. 50
 STORES.
 22s-230 s. 2lst street, both or separate. 404 N. 26th street 23x90; opposite new Terminal station ........... .$125. .0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

Commencing Dec. 2d, South ern Railway will operate through sleeper to Jackson vile, leaving Birmingham on afternoon train, the direct line to Florida with steamer con nections to Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

CUT PRICES. $7500-Will pick up b choice lots in Smlthfeld, this is only $500 per lot; most people want at least 5000 for such lots.
 $30O0-6 rooms and bath corner, 100x200; East Lake; beautiful home, on very reasonable terms. $150ALots 50x140; just south of Rising station, s20 cash, balance $5 per month, per cent interest, for colored people.
 s. E. THOMPSON, Agent. Bell Phone 24. 223 21st St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04

Total '. S. 9,664. S51, ,522 1S,646, ,56S, ,l74 29.2 The larger cities in the United States report decrease which Is especially heavy at New York, Boston, Philadel- phia, San Francisco and New Orleans.
 Kansas City is the only city where there is a small gain over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS

REMEMBER the ''money panic is is- sued and sold for the public to read; on sale at Parkers 1st ave-, store. Dec. D. Jack Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-04
ONE GENT 4 WORD.

RA TES-One cent a word day. nc nd. taken for less than 25 cents for drss insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-26

long drawn out contest between two
attorneys over the sale of the good
will Of a law business. Mr.. Heinz some
three or four years ago purchased the
law library and good will of the law
business of Mr.. Roberts in Ackley. Mr..
Roberts thereafter moved to the state
Ackley and began to practice law in
violation of his contract with Mr..
Heinz. Mr. Heinz sued for an injunc
ton restraining Mr.. Roberts from prac-
ticing law in the town of Ackley and
thus violating his contract He. how
ever lost out in the court below, where
the case was tried before Judge j. r.
Whitaker Upon appeal to the supreme
court the case was reversed. but this
did not give Mr.. Heinz the desired re-
lief as a rehearing was petitioned. and
thus the issuance of the injunction de-
layed until now.
AS the case stands now rehearing
of the case having been denied the
defendant, the injunction sought for
three years will be secured. This case
now settles the law upon the question
whether an injunction can be secured
"hoie q IoHtiacl ls Hstue, PfoNidlHB d
stipulated sum as damages is mem
toned in the contract. the supreme
court of this state not having passed
squarely on this point before.
This case is of great Importance to
both parties as the town is we'll filled
with attorneys and the good will of an
established business is of no small VAL
ue to young attorney, and of much
value to an old one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-26
ROAD DRAG AWARDS.
Coming Festivities End Contest Al
ranged by Commercial Club.

IdHSSQ ny SOuJuSTCIdl SIups
Specia, &C Republican
Corning, Oct. 26.-Yesterday was a
red letter day in a social way in Corn
Ing. Early in the season the CONNER
cial club put up 500 in prizes to be
drawn in $50, $25 and IS awards for
the best half-miles of road worked
with the King road drag. The roads
were judged by Mr.. King himself, the
road drag man. His rewards were
sent sealed to the club and opened at
the end of the festivities yesterday.
First on the program was banquet
given by the Commercial cluub to the
wives or lady friends, furnished by
the ladies of one of the churches, who
are noted for their skill in that line.
After the flow of wit and humor had
subsided, which followed the feas'., all
adjourned to the opera house, which
was packed with good natured and
patriotic people of Corning and
Adams county. There an address Of
welcome was made by the mayor and
responded to by one of the contest
ants, followed by a program given by
the amusement committee. Among
many others a prize of So was given
to the tallest man, which was taken
by a man measuring feet 4 inches.
Another was won by woman who
measured 5 feet II inches. The
heaviest woman won 50 by pulling
down the scales at 9091s pounds, and
there were many other contests, which
kept the people until chore time for the
farmers.
The Commercial club members are
so we'll pleased with the RESULT of the
contest that they are going to offer
prizes again another year. Mr. King
went over the roads before work be-
gan, and on inspecting them when
making the awards, stated that he had
never been called upon to judge roads
where so great an Improvement had
been made in SO short a time.