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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
At West End Church.


 MT. Hudson is an attractive character with a pleasing address. Sunday morn- ing at II o'clock he spoke at the West End Baptist church to the Baracas and Philathea of that place and was greeted by large audience.
 In the afternoon at o'clock Presi- dent Hudson addressed a monster meet ing at the First Christian church. All classes in the vicinity were well rep resented. the church being taxed to ac- commodate the crowds. At this meet ing tho speaker took up the beginning of the Baraca movement, how it was first started, it's work and the results obtained. For more than an hour MT. Hudson held the attention of his hear CTS. He explained how it became pos sible to start such & movement how it had grown to enormous proportions and is still growing by the young men and the young women working for young men and women, how the motto "We Do Things was being lived up to- He spoke of the young men being given work to do in the church, where some thing is required of him. The young man of today is one to come to the front and when you can convince a man that he-can help you he is pretty sure to do it.
 Marshall A. Hudson was a merchant of Syracuse, N. Y. He was also teacher of Sunday school class. Be- ing a successful business man he looked upon sluggishness with disdain. He put his talents to work in another direction. He had noticed the absence of young men in the Sunday school the school was gradually receeding in numbers. It was his keen business sense that prompted him to devise way to get the young men to work in the Sunday school, to put new working capital into an almost defunct institu- tion He organized a class of young men, They perfected an organization and started to work to get young men to Sunday school. His plans and teachings were so successful they were taken up from city to city till today Baraca is known the world around. As the movement increased classes for the young ladies were organized and .hey are known as. Philatheas.
 The meeting yesterday was a great help to the Baracas and filled them with a desire to Do Things At the close of the meeting he called for vol unteers to do personal work. Out or an audience of between 700 and Soo people composed of men 300 took the pledge.
 At 7:3O D. m. MT. Hudson addressed q meeting at the Ruhama Baptist church at East Lake. There ne was greeted by large audience Whicn showed their appreciation of his visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
HUDSON TALKS ON
 WORK OF BARACA How Great Sunday School Movement Has Grown 25O,0OO MEN ENROLLED President of World Wide Organza- tion Speaks at West End, First
 Christian and Ruhama
 Churches.
25O,OOO MEN ENROLLED

character famed for his love for men was in Birmingham yesterday. q want 100000 men. and although l am giving my life and fortune for them it is labor of love and pleasure" said Marshall A. Hudson, president of the World Wide Baraca union, and founder of probably the greatest Bible study movement known to the world.
 q started with IS men, he said. T was a business man in Syracuse, N. Y, with three stores in my charge. saw the churches making no provisions for the men, and l kinder felt sorry for them. Now the Baracas have 250,- 900 men. We are making a gain of 150,000 every year, and before long will have 100000.
 "rhe Baraca is similar to the Young Mems Christian association, except it is under the wing of the church. The Ba ptists, and Methodists have adopted it as their official young mems class, and everywhere classes are being or ganized with great results in the com munity.
 T am now on my fourth trip to the south. I have travelled through Texas, Tennessee. Georgia, Florida and every where find the work progressing. You have six wonderful classes in Birming- ham with enthusiastic workers in the lead The Baraca combines the social life with the religious, and is run as a business proposition to attract and hold men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
"Rip Van Wrinkle"

Thomas Jefferson Tn his masterly DOT trayal of Rip Van Winkle' will be seen at the Jefferson theatre, Thursday, matinee and night, November 2s, and will present the play in a manner said to be more elaborate than ever given be- fore. Thomas Jefferson has already es- tablshed himself a favorite with thea tregoers of this city, who now look upon him as an artist of rare ability and well worthy of the name he bears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Opera Singer Suicides.

Berlin, November 24-Theodor Ber- tram, the celebrated opera singer, com mitted suicide today at Bayreuth He had been Respondent since the death of his wife. who was drowned in February last in the wreck of the steamship Berlin off the Hook of Holland. Theodor Ber- tram's most successful roles were Wag- merriam, and he made his greatest reputa- ton as Wotan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
At the Gayety.

The attraction at the Gayety, commence ing today matinee, will be that popular burlesque and vaudeville organization of Sam A. Scribner's Big Show, which has made such favorable impression wherever 1t has played. The perform ance begins with a satire in two acts entitled "The North Pole." introducing the entire company, among whom are some of the prettest girls and sweetest singers now on the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Thomas Statue Unveiled.

Nashville, Tenn, November 2i-In the presence of large gathering, in Centennial mark today. a bronze statue of the late John w. Thomas, president of the Nash ville Chattanooga and St. Louis rail- road, was unveiled. It was erected by the John w Thomas Memorial association. contributions coming entirely from direc- tors, officers and employees of the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Lake Steamer Burned.

Detroit. Mich, November 4.-The steamer Monohansett burned to the waters edge last night on Hunter Bay. Lake Huron. The Monohansett was owned by A. J. Mcdonald of Cleveland. and was valued at s20,OW. partially ln- sured. She was bound from Cleveland to Collngwood. Ontario. with coal. The fire broke out in the engine room Saturday night The crew were rescued by the Thunder Bay island Life-saving crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Mrs, c, M, Dudley.

Mrs. c. NJ. Dudley died in Palestine, H., the latter part of last week while visiting relatives in that citly. The re- mains were brought to Birmingham and removed to the late residence, S515 Fifth avenue, North, East Lake, where the fu- neral services were held yesterday after noon. The interment was made in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Sam Haskell.

Sam Haskell age 60 years. was found dead in his bed early yesterday morning at the late residence. 22161a Second ave- nue. The remains are being held in the morgue of Lige Loy, awaiting instruc- tions from relatives as to the disposition of the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Max Rosenfield.

Max Rosenfed, age 26 years, died yes- terday morning at his late residence. 1zz3 North Twenty-second street, after A prolonged illness. He was the son of A. F. Rosenfeld of Nashville. The body was sent to Nashville yesterday evening by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
Majestic Theatre.

''They come to the theatre to see Miss Frances Hoyt instead of to ehow off their gowns" is a criticism recently passed on Miss Frances Hoyt, who will be seen at the Majestic theatre all this weeBAn a sketch entitled An Eventful Hon loon.' Miss Hoyt in this sketch RI Mole support and the act has cre- .l Sbdeserved favor wherever it has been presented.
 In keeping with the policy of the man. agement of the Majestic theatre, another imported act will be seen during this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
An Exclamation.

When you purchase home and have well kept lawn. 1t is expensive to ern- ploy men to do the work. unless you do the moving yourself. When you buy a lot in Flmwood cemetery, the purchase price does not merely include the ground. but also includes the cost of caring for the lot. Not only Is your lot cared for without cost, but the grass on all lots is kept moved by the Elmwood Cemetery company. Visitors are always welcome. and information will be given over either telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25

sion, and by the definite effort, their [ ssociates and fellows and friends. for .he Christian life and it's service. Sons of God with power enough to become vital factors In meeting the demands Of the Kingdom of God, not by sporadic, impulsiye effort here and there. bui by well directed surrender of all the elements of life which appeal to men to meet the obligations of Christian men in their day and genera ation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Albert Sanders.

Mrs. Albert Sanders died yesterday aft ernoon at 6 o'clock at her late residence on Avenue F. and Twenty-fourth street. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Novemebr 24.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Monday; Tuesday fair, warmer; light northeast to east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25
APPEALS ARE MADE
 FOR THANKSGIVING
Charitable Institutions Gall for
 Aid In Work
ALL GIT IS ARE ACCEPTABLE
St. vincent's Hospital, Society of Uni. ted Charities and Mercy Home Need Funds for the Win
 ter's Work

Thanksgiving Day is drawing near and an appeal has been made to those who are truly thankful to think of the needy ones. The United Charities. pital have issued appeals to the big hearts of Brminghams people for the wherewith necessary to provide for the hungry and helpless. All of these in- stitutions are doing a great deal of good and no one can make mistake in applying any amount of funds to these great institutions.
 St. Vincent's hospital has issued pamphlet which contains statistics of the work done by them during the past year. Thursday will be Donation Day" with them, and the appeal is made that any contribution that your sympathy with the work may inspire you to bring or send to us will be greatly appreciated"
 The United Charities have issued the following appeal:
 
 gratefully receive any contributions for Thanksgiving Day. and will dis tribute the same to the poor of the city, whom the society is now caring for. Clothing, provisions. or money will be acceptable, and are all greatly needed.
 Contributions may be sent to room IS, Mayberry building, Twenty second street and Third avenue.
 "C. c. LOWELL,
 Secretary United Charities
 The Mercy Home has made the fol- lowing request for aid:
 "Once more the home festival ap- breaches and once more the boardof managers of the Mercy Home wish to announce that Thanksgiving is their annual donation day.
 AS the anniversary reception was abandoned in the spring on account of the street car trouble, no public ap- peal has been made during the year. and the utmost care has been required to meet the necessary expenses. As was noted last year, the collection in the churches represents but a small number, as many people do not attend the Thanksgiving services, and on last year the amount so contributed was less than $100.
 Money is needed for current expenses, | clothing for the badies and table and | bed linen. A large number of babies have been cared for during the year, two old ladies and the usual number of children, and the home is taxed con tinually to care for the little ones wh 0 need it's protection.
 Present conditions indicate an un- usually hard winter All housekeepers appreciate the cost of the actual neces- sities in the average family.
 Tn consideration of these statements, may we not expect generous response to our appeal? The Mercy Home has never appealed in vain and we trust you, as in the past for this work. To help the dependent little children in our midst is the most effective of all phil anthrophies.
 THE BOARD OF MANAGERS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-25

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-12
j. M. HILL NOT CONCERNED
VIII Not Try to Revive Racing in
Virginia.

Mr.. J. M. Hill. formerly interested in
the old st. Asaph poolroom. Alexandria
county, this morning denied the report,
published in a New York newspaper
yesterday. to the effect that he was in
terested in movement having for Its OBJ
5ect the starting of races again on the
Virginia side of the Potomac. Mr. Hill
said he was unable to explain how the
report originated.
Il don't see just why 1t is not as legal
to have races here in the county as 1t Is
to have them at the jamestown EXPOSE
ton race course" declared Mr. Hilla
He said that he would like to see racing
revived in Virginia, and expressed the
hope that an annual spring and fall meet
ing, similar to that of Benning, would be
inaugurated in the near future
According to the New York paper the
track proposed would be an outlaw one,
and it was claimed that the venture would
be literally patronized by Washington.
Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York
people, which would insure its success
Capt. Crandal Mackey, commonwealth
attorney Of Alexandria county. this after
noon declared that any effort to revive
racing or pool making in Alexandria
county would be opposed by him as in the
past. He further asserted that IL such a
thing were started he would take drastic
measures against the offenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-12
THE IMPORT OF GOLD.
Bank Of France Not Offering Any
Inducements.

PARIS. October 12.-Further investiga-
ton Of the report OF the possibility OF
gold shipments from New York to
France confirm the statement that the
Bank Of France Is not offering induce
ments for the import of gold from New
York. The rumor that 100000 in gold
would be taken in New York yesterday
for Paris account apparently was with
out foundation.
If there are any Withdrawals Of gold
there for this market it must be on In
dividual account and for special reasons
as the international houses agree that I'M
port operations would not be profitable at
the present rate Of exchange Moreover
not one Of the international houses ap-
preached on the subject was aware OF
gold actually being shipped from New
York to France.
Although 1t Is not getting gold in New
York, the Bank of France continues to
paying a slight premium for 1t and also
urally drifts to Paris.
For instance. yesterday It bought q
consignment from Havana for an inter-
national house. These operations are due
to the requirements OF Egypt and the
Italian exchange rate, which permits the
bank to make half q point profit In re-
hitting the gold.
LONDON, October 1.-THE Bank of
England yesterday sold $685.. 900 in French
gold.
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TO STUDY THE TURBINES.
Proposed to Put a Naval Engineer
on the Lusitania.

The wonderful performance of the giant
turbine steamer Lusitania has caused the
Navy Department to consider whether it
would not be well to design-te one or two
naval engineer officers to make a round
trip across the Atlantic on that vessel in
the near future for the purpose Of gath
ering information relative to the working
OF the turbine machinery that cannot be
obtained in official reports. The navy Is
already installing turbine engines on some
of the scout ships, and has contracted to
have them placed on two of the new tor
pedo boat destroyers about to be con-
structed. But 1t is admitted that there is
still much to be learned about that novel
type of engine in its application to marine
uses. and particularly is 1t true that the
best form of propeller for such vessels is
still absolutely matter Of experiment,
and none Of the known formulate appear
to be adapted to the case.
In order, therefore, to embody in the
new naval vessels any points of value de-
veloped in the Lusitania's machinery the
engineering bureau Of the navy is en-
deavoring to have the department detail
two expert naval engineers to make the
voyage Of inspection on that ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-12
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices from l cent to 2
cents higher.
EGGS.-Nearby fresh Virginia. 25a26:
west Virginia and southwest Virginia,
24a25; Tennessee. %; North Carolina,
%
BUTTER. Creamery, fancy, 31ha32.
Western f1rsts, 29a3O; seconds, 25a26.
Process, fancy, 26a27; fair to good, ga
%. Store packed, fresh, 19a2O.
CHEESE-New York state factory.
new, large, 15k a16.
PoULTRY.-Chickens. spring. per h..
15a16; hens, per h., 10; ROSTERS, per lb.,
s; Keats. per h.. 10; turkeys, toms, per
h.. 15a16; hens, per h., 16a17.
DRESSED POULTRY.-Hens, choice.
per h.. IS; ROSTERS. per h.. Gallo; chick
ems, per lb., 17a1S; ducks. per To-, 1Oa14 !;
| turkeys. hens. per h., 17a20; toms. per
lb.. 49,
Observation-Disclosures per bbl., No.
l. 2.25; per bu., Is; No. 2, 75a1.0O; sweet
potatoes. per Dbl, 2.Oea2.50; cucumbers
per basket. 2.25a2.50; onions. per bbl..
200: peppers. per bbl., 100; tomatoes.
per bushel box, 35a50: cabbage. per
2oa4o; squash. per basket. 25u5O; per
Dbl, 100; snap beans, per bu. 60; per
Dbl. 1.O0a1.25; wax beans, per bu., 40;
lima beans. per Of. 14a18: new beets,
per bunch. 2; lettuce. per bbl. 2.OOa3.O 90;
L.
5Oa1Oo; celery. per bunch. 4OaGO.
GREEN FRUITS.-Apples, per Dbl.
| 1.50a475: oranges. Cal. per box, 4.75;
grape fruit, per crate, b.OOa7.O0; pine
apples. per crate, 1.25a4.5o; peaches. per
basket. 1.25a2.OO; watermelons, each,
Delaware, per basket, Halls; Niagara,
per basket. II; Concord, per basket, ia
ID; damsons, 8-lb. basket, 80; chest
nuts. per h., 10: ounces, per bu. bas-
ket, 2.0Oa3.0o; per bbl.. 5.00a8.Oo; pears,
Sickle. per Dbl. 800; box. 2.25; per
Bartlett, per key. S.O0a3.25.
| HAY AND STRAW.-Hay, new west
ern, No. 1. 19.5Oa2O. so; No. 2, Is. 5Oa10. 90:
mixed. 15.00a1s.OO. Straw, rye, bundle,
| 1350a14.OO; rye. machine thrash, 0.5Oa
1000; wheat e5oas.o0; oat straw. per
LIVE sTocK.-Cattle extra. per cwt..
| cwt. gross, 65Oa7. %. Sheep, S.S0a5.OO:
lambs. spring, choice. SASH. Calves.
CHOICE per lb.. sash: medium. per lb.,
5000; common, each, 2O.O0a3O. 90.
BEEF CUTS.-Ribs, No. 1, Der H. "a.
No. 2. II: No. 8. 10. Rounds, No. 1, per
h.. 10; No. 2. 8: No. 3, g. Loins. No. i.
per lb.. IA; No. 2. ~; No. 3, II. Chucks.
No. 1, per lb.. 8; No. 2. 7: No. 8. 6.
WOOL AND HIDES.-Wool, washed.
free of burrs. per ID, 80: wool, unwash-
sa9; dry. per ID; laa15. sheepskins,
calfskins, green. each, l.s5a1 SO. '''
| GRAlN.-Wheat, new southern, Goa
LOS. Corn. shelled. white. 7Oa12: yell
low: 76; ear. 39Oa4.0o. Oats. western
2s.00a30.0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-12
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

With the fall in quotations for stocks in
Wall street it would not be natural to
expect much of a market for securities
on the local exchange. This was mani
fest at the meeting today. but if it had
not been that few lots Of Washington
Railway and Electric stock. both the
common and the preferred, as well as
some shares Of Washington gas, came
on the market for sale 1t is likely the
call would have shown but little indica-
ton of the state of affairs.
As usual at such times when there is
neither a demand for stock nor neces-
sity to sell the figures remain I'M
happened today II 1t had not been for
the apparent necessity to realize on some
of the issues named and also on Mer-
genthaler.
that were to that extent forced on the
market new low Levels were reached in
all the instances mentioned.
The common stock reached it's lowest
point at 80 on the sale of a single fifty
share lot. the preferred sod down to IS on
sales of three fifty-share lots, while a
twenty-five-share lot of gas went for "A.
Mergenthaler, with trife more liberal
selling, did not get below POI, which was
the bid price of yesterday.
While the figures made are low as COM
pared with recent quotations, still the re-
Election is heard that much worse records
might have been made. The fact is that
the only buying power in the market at
this time is the man with the cash. The
banks are not loaning' money-that is, gen.
orally speaking - and about the on.y
method of handling stock purchases is for
the purchaser to furnish the money with
out the aid of loans.
Owing to the strength with which local
securities are held, it Is not common for
them to be forced on the market at such
times, but of course 1t fs necessary for
some who are In the market to dispose of
the securities that will bring the most
money in order to bolster up the weak
places in their holdings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-12

here, was arrested at the doors Of the
prison today, and taken before United
States Commissioner johnson. Harding.
alias Blazer. is charged with devising a
scheme to defraud by mail. He will be
taken to Birmingham, Ala. Harding says
that 1t IL a case of mistaken identity, and
that he is not Blazer, the operator Of the
defunct bank; nor Blazer. who secured
jewelry in Cincinnati on false pretenses.
It was for the Cincinnati crime that
Harding was sent to the penitentiary In
1905. He claims to have been kidnapped
from the state of Florida by officers and
brought to Cincinnati, without any for
mality. Harding asserts that he Is q
member of a well-to-do and respected
southern family.
The claims of mistaken identity involves
q puzzle regarding teeth. Friends Of
Blazer say that he had false teeth. The
woman with whom he boarded while in
Columbus has made affidavit that she saw
him on many occasions remove his teeth.
A test Of the teeth Of the prisoner, sup
posed to be Blazer, in the penitentiary
proved that his molars are absolutely good
and solid and that they are not false.
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sPINsTERs MAY APPLY.
Widower Tacks Up an Advertise
ment for q Wife.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. ILL.,. october 12.-Disgusted
with the 'senseless formalities' which
hedge about the selection of wife, N. H.
Matthews. a widower fifty years old, has
settled the courtship question In a man
ner which he believes will save him much
trouble. With Mr.. Matthews system all
that is necessary is that the husband to be
sit in his own parlor and view the candi-
dates as they come before him. While
he realizes that he Is establishing a pre-
cedent. he says that he is confident that 1t
is the only thing for him to do.
Matthews placed a placard bearing the
following inscription in the front win
dow Of his home. 1905 North Halstead
street, along with the ice and milk cards:
"A widower living within wants a wife.
Ladies, II you want a husband. inquire
within at once.-N. H. Matthew'S
The appearance Of the card created
something of a sensation along the street.
especially among the women Of marriage
able age. It was not long before Mr.. Mat
thews learned that 1t paid to advertise.
He has had many applicants. but one and
all decline to become mother to the six
kidletS.