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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
YANKEE KING IN AFRICA.
He Rules Over a Settlement With a
 Population of Four Hundred.

From the New York Press.
 A New York capitalist who has just recently returned from trip to tho Congo Free swtate. where he is interest ed in the rubber business, told an inter esting story of his meeting with an Amer lean exile in that far-away country who is the "boss" of a small Congo settle ment. After describing a visit to Buma, the capital of the Congo Free State, he continued:
 With my party we took the steamboat and started up the Congo river toward the center of Africa. The scenery was necer monotonous. Now we came to high. white cliffs, now to low, sandy shore. Here were found heavy forests, whose edges ended apparently in midstream, and there the low bush which only half hid treacherous swampland.
 "Soon we reached a station on the French shore of the Congo and landed by way of giant tree trunk in the midst of a fairy settlement. The first thing to welcome us was a gorilla, who turned three somesaults and then ex- tended a hairy, long-nailed paw. At a sweinging gait the well-trained ape led Us over a barren hillock to little set clement called Maar.
 "The sight of the place I shall never forget. We walked beneath an avenue
  Us we saw signs of civilization not to be witnessed in any other corner of the world. Neither America nor Europe can ever hope to produce such a settlement. Orange trees, heavy with fruit, scented the cool air; great white fountain. half hillen by clouds of futtering doves, splashed lazily in an open square. All around were aviaries, walled with wide mesied wire and filled with futtering, chirping birds. Occasionally, instead of birds, We found monkeys, apes U leopard sor a snake.
 '"rhe settlement had a population of some 400 Congolese, and you can judge of my surprise when I found that a Yankee was the King of the settlement. Te said his name was Alexander Fisher He had made a collection of the coun- try's birds and animal life, so that we could see them without troubling to hunt
 "The bungalow in which he lived was clean, roomy and well furnished The well-upholstered furniture was comfort able and dull moments were enlivened by tirst-rate gramophone, musical boxes and excellent lager beer and wine.
 MT. Fisher beamed with hospitable poy. He dined and wined up and showed us all over his settlement. The place is a trading store. Fisher said that busi- ness was dull, but he did not sigh from his luxurious exile. He loved his birds and apes and live stock more than he loved fankeeland, and his wish was to be buried beneath the shadow of an orange tree, facing the river, in the cen ter of the open square of his little king dom.
 -1e told me he was born in Texas AS years ago By few remarks which he dropped imgained he had got into some serious trouble in Texas and fled the country. It's not likely that Fisher is his real name. He was a man of fine phy- sique and appeared to be well educated. lie had complete control over his black subjects, and could speak their language perfectly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
BETTER SENTIMENT IN STOCK MARKET Buying of Shorts is Principal
 Demand WEATHER CHEERS SPIRITS Conditions Put Better Face on Crop outlook--MonthIy Condition Esti-
 mate of Cotton Confirms
 Bad News.
WEATHER CHEERS SPIRITS

New York, June 4-There was a bet ter sentiment in stock market circles to- day and prices showed some improve ment What was the cause and what the effect was not quite clear. What ever forced liquidation was in evidence yes terday seemed to have been completed A short interest was left uncovered and the buying from this source furnished the principal demand. With the rise in prices there was also some improvement in speculative sentiment More season able weather in Wall street itself was given it's share of influence in cheering tho spirits of the room traders. This also gave them more confidence in the re- ports of better weather in the crop re- gions.
 The crop news was, in fact, the most substantial factor lying back of the rise in stocks. Present and promised weather conditions were regarded as putting a better face on the crop outlook. The wheat market moved accordingly. The Ohio state condition report was accepted as indicating a somewhat improvement in the coming government report. The weekly bulletin of the weather bureau, however reported a continuance of un- favorable conditions during the past week and the upward movement in stocks showed most hesitStions after it's ap- pearance
 Tine monthly condition estimate of cot ton, however, was given first import ance in the days crop news. The con- f,1sad and avcitad movement of nrices which followed it's publication, made 1t difficult to construe the traders view on the tip. This was partly due to the extended position on the long side in cotton, which induced heavy profit-tak- ing and partly to the misunderstanding of the acreage comparison owing to the revision of last years figures.
 The showing of the report, however served to confirm the conviction of pres ent low conditions in the crop and its dependence on good weather for favor able outcome.
 Paris took more gold from London to- day and discounts at that center rose There was every indication good sum of gold will be taken from here for Paris on tomorrow. The large expansion of the note issues at a time when the ordinary need for circulation is smallest and when the call rate for call loans is per cent Is cited as evidence to support the con- tention. The same authority asserts that small redemptions of bank notes in spite of the diminishing needs of the circula- tion was explained by growing prac- tice amongst national banks to count
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
BREAK Is SEVERE
 AFTER CROP REPORT
Cotton Closes Down IA to p
 Points
CONDITION LOWEST OF ALL
7o.5, and the Acreage About the Same as in 1eo6-opening Lower on Poor cables-Private Estimate First
 Shakes Out the Longs.

New York, June 1.-The cotton market was active and excited today with fuc- tuations broad and cratic as a result Of the first government crop report of the season which was followed by a very se- we're break In prices and sharp rally in the later trading.
 The close was steady at a net decline of IA to % points. Sales were estimated at SO00O0 bales.
 The opening was barely steady at a de- cline of to points in response to disap- pointing cables, better weather in the south and a report from prominent au- thority estimating an increase of 4S2 in the area which seemed to shake the con- fdence of some of the more timid longs in their expectations of a very bullish government report at midday.
 At any rate the market gradually eased off under liquidation in spite of support of the near months by strong spot inter ests and very bullish private crop reports from the south and before the government report was published prices showed net loss of about 20 or 25 points on the ac- tive months
 The report showing a condition of 70.5 per cent and an area of 32,060,000 acres prepared to be misunderstood at first glance and was immediately followed by Very sharp further decline in the price which carried the new crop months to d net loss of about 40 to fl points. July was relatively firm, selling only 29 points net lower and as soon as the report was bet ter understood the market rallied quite sharply on covering of shorts and strong bull support. July recovered to within 2 or points of the previous day and the new crop sold within 10 or Ii points within yesterday, but eased off again toward the close, under renewed liquidation The weekly weather report was bullish. South ern spot markets generally were firm and unchanged. Receipts at the ports today. 4944 bales, against 100S0 last week and 12, 396 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans, 946 bales, against 2696 last year, and at Houston 261S bales, against 2175 last year.
 New York Cotton Eutures
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New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, June 4.-Cotton spots closed firm and 1-16c higher; middling, 12 9-16c; sales were 1125 bales on the spot and 310 to arrive.
 After fifteen minutes excitement the ef- feet of the government condition and acreage report today was to steady market which had been neryously fiuctu- ating within somewhat wide margins. Aft CT opening steady at to points higher than Saturdays close the active months gained 1 to points and then began to sell down. October dropped from 12.40, it's highest to 1920, and then went to G points lower as the hour for the report approached. A short delay in announcing the report caused October to bound up again to about 1920. Then when the con dition figures were announced there wa an instant break running from 15 to 20 points in the active months, October drop ping 20 in half dozen sales and Decem- Der dipping below 12 cents per pound. This is the first time in week that any New Orleans option has gone under 12 cents When traders stopped to consider the government figures, a bullish inter pretation was given and the market with in ten minutes regained all it's losses. The break was accounted for by the ex treme tension under which the report had been awaited and the fact that 1t was a little better than many had hoped for. Prices closed steady, to 13 points under Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

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 Fully three-fourths or my patients have been treated by some one else before call ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money, distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides. there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment Is being given you by an honest. competent phy- sican. I have treated private troubles as speciality in the city of Birmingham, Ala, since August 3. 1887. I cure all man. ner of private diseases. cure many pa- tients by mall treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 6o not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fall to be ourtd by such methods. give me a call and get vol.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city, tenth story of the new First National bank building. corner of second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1oo6 and 10o7. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor.
 office hours: e:30 a. m tn 6:50 a. - sunday. 10 . .m. to 12 m- !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
LlverpooI Cotton Market.

Liverpool, June 4-cotton. spot quiet; prices points higher; American mid ding fair, $50; good middling, 1s6; mid ding TAP; low middllng, 7oS good ordi- nary, 642; ordinary, GOA The sales for the day were 5000 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and export and included 4700 American. Receipts 600O bales, includ- Ing 1900 American. Futures opened steady and closed feverish; American middling, c. O. C., June. 6.92; June-July, 6s1 July August, 6TS August September, 66s1a; September October 659ls; October-No- vember, 6,521a; November-D December, 6 4s1a; December-January. 6.46i January Febru- ary, GA; February-M March, 6.44R March April, GAS; April-May, 6b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

bank notes in their reserves, which they have no legal right to do. Erie increase in net earnings for April was confirm atory of the better conditions of railroad earnings. Some of the buying of Union Pacific was attributed to the published assertions that it was intended to aban- don the government measures against the Hartman railroad combination. The 5 point rise in American Smelting was con- nected with the dividend meeting to be held tomorrow and was effective in rally ing the list from a late reaction and making a strong closing.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par value, $1,09O,000. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York. June 4.-Money on call. steady at per cent. closing bid and offered at per cent; time loans harder, 60 days. 31sG3% per cent; 90 days, 3S per cent; six months. 4AG5 per cent.
 New York, June 4.-Prime mercantile paper, 5@512 per cent sterling exchange firm with actual business in bankers bills at 4S6. SO64s6s for demand and at 4S3. 6O@4S3.65 for sixty day bllls posted rates, 4S415G4S71k: commercial bills. 483ss; bar silver, 67Ac; Mexican dollars. 52Sc; government bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Dry Goods.

New York, June 1.-The cotton goods market was not affected by the issuing of the government cotton report, save to the extent that added frmness was noted. Cotton yarns were advanced by commis- sion houses to spinner price levels. Con- verters of cotton goods for Things are complaining of the high costs of gray goods. Printed goods hold very strong with an advancing tendency on the staple lines All lines of wide sheetings are be- ing advanced Mems wear for spring is being opened daily at substantially tho prfces of last season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
An Anarchist.

From the Chicago News
 '"Thet air thin chicken with tn drag gled feathers" remarked the old farmer, " call tn anarchist"
 'Why do you call him that?" queried the summer boarder.
 "'Cause he spends so much time chas- in tn other chickens t git their vittles away from em he aint got no time t hussle fer none fer himself" explained inc old granger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Metal Market.

New York, June 4.--There was a fur ther decline in the London tin market, which closed e1 5s lower at 9iS5 1bs for spot and about 91 lower at 21s2 los for futures. Locally the market was weak, with spot quoted at S41Gp41 30, Copper un- changed at e9S 15s for spot, and 5s lower at z9i los for futures abroad. Locally. nominally unchanged with lake quoted at $246I24.75; electrolytic $23d23 50 casting, $22d22. .25. Lead dull at $5.75@5.s5 locally, and unchanged at &20 in London. Spell tre declined 2s Cd to e24 12s Cd in Lon don, but was unchanged at SC. 40d6 45 To- cally. Iron was lower abroad, with stand ard foundry quoted at 59s Sd and Cleve- land warrants at eos locally, the market was firm and unchanged with No 1 foun- dr. northern quoted at $25. 50626.75; No. foundry northern, $25@26.25; No. 1 foundry southern. $26@26.50; No. 2 foun- dry southern, S25d26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Interior Movement,

Houston Steady; middling, 12zsc; net receipts, 261S; gross receipts, 261S; ship ments, 273 sales, 357; stock, 1915.
 Augusta: Steady! middling, 13Ac; net receipts, 535; gross receipts, 535; shipments, 33; sales, 34; stock, 17039.
 Memphis: Steady; middling, 12Hac; net receipts, 291 gross receipts, 766; ship ments, 2477; sales, 125 stock, 97,442.
 St. Louis: Steady; middling, 12H2c; net receipts, 29; gross receipts, 779; shipments, 1461; stock, 2S 449.
 Cincinnati: Net receipts, 6S5 gross re- eepts, 6S5: shipments, SIS; stock, S4l2.
 Louisville: Firm; middling, 12H2c.
 Total today: Net receipts, 415S; gross receipts, 53S3; shipments, 6701 sales, SIG; stock, 179,257.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
DRS. DOZIER 6 DOZIER s MEDICO-sURGIOAL AND ELEC- TRO-THERAPEUTT INsTI-
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MEDICO-sURGTCAL AND ELEC-
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 ilT1k N. Twenty-nrst Street BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA A strictly high-ciass Institute for the scientific treatment of all ohron- ic. Nervous, Blood, Skin, Rectal, Fe- male and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformfties, Tumors, Stiff Joints Cancer. Lupus, Malignant Ulcers, Rheumatism and Consumption. Hemorrhoids, VaricoceIe, Hsrnin and Venereaf Diseases, of every name, nature, form and character are
 also treated and a legal guar
 antee of Cure will He Given
 in every case Our equipment. consisting Of we'll kept prescription department, K Ray. Violet Ray, Static and Gaivano- Faradic apparatus. SupeP-He Air, Electric Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebuliser and Ozone Limitations LOT nose, throat and lungs, and a thor oughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date in every particular. give us prestige over all competitors in Alabama in our special line of practice. IN Consultation and examination free.
 Terrns liberal and confidence held inviolats. Office hours a. m. to p. m. Sundays, 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs Do- zler are without doubt the best known specialists in the south, and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs O. T. and Byron Doxier are reliable and experienced physicians and sur geons, who deserve the great sue cess which has been and Is theirs. The Age-Herald: Drs Dozier's long standing and approved abilities entltle them to the proud distinction of standing at the head of their pro- fessfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
The First National Bank Of Bir-
 minqham, Ala.

The statement of this bank made in response to the comp roers ea May 20th 1907 shows deposits $808 006 and available cash $286 49423 being $68973920 above legal requirements
 The capital of the bank is $OOO000 shareholders abi hy $1000000 and its surplus and undivided profits $599 55 total 93855 and it's total $1061388261.
 The First National Bank desires additional high-grade business and will be pleased open accounts passing commodations upon balances and responsibility
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

Euts-English walnuts 15o per pound; pound; filberts. 121sc per pound: oceans. zoe per pound; mixed nuts, 12ho per pound
 Raisins-Two crown layers, S2 three crown layers, 2.2
 Dates-Per case, 90 pound case, g. Figs-Layers. crown, $1.l0; crown, kf .25 per box.
 Peanuts-Fancy, per pound, 71sc choice. s1kc.
 1sucumbers-Cra $1 .75Q2.
 euuashes-Crate, $1. 50q1.75.
 New Irish Potatoes-Per bu., N.25 Green Peppers-Per crate, $3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Naval Stores,

Savannah, June 4.-Turpentine firm, 5Sc i; sales, 110l; receipts, 2159; shipments, 90 Rosn, firm; sales, 2231 receipts, 526s; shipments, 2354; stock. 47,633. Quote: A, B, c, 4.0o@415; D. &.SO; E, $4.5O; F, A70D 475; G, $4756D4.sO; H. $4S5; E, $5.OOQ5.5S i; K, $5.50a5.6O; M, s5.7O@475; G, s475Q4. 30; i; H, $4S5; p, $5.OO@5.35; K, $550g5.eO; M, 57Od5.75; N, $5.75@6OO; w, G, s5.sOq6.O5; w, W, $5S5d6.10.
 Charleston, June 4.-Turpentine and rosin, nothing doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Chicauo 'Chanue.

Chicago, June 4.-wreat Prices broke Sc per bushel here today because of general liquidation due to favorable weather for the crop both in Europe and America. The September delivery was down 11z, while the July options showed a net loss of 11z0p19s. July corn was up asd1k. oats were off 1sdA. Provisions were 212 to 71a higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Cotton Seed OH,

New York, June 4.-Cotton sed oil, steady; prime, crude f. O. b. mills, 49Q Soc; do. yellow, 61c. Petroleum, steady. Rosin, firm. Turpentine, firm. Rice, steady. Molasses, steady. Sugar, raw, quiet. Fair, refining, 3.36; centrifugal, 96; test, SIS; refined, steady.
 Memphis, June 4.-Cotton seed oil: Prime crude, 43c; choice meal $24.
 New Orleans, June 4.-Cotton seed oil: Prime, 54.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

1y in the afternoon they were we'll ah- sorbed. The close was steady, net un- changed to points higher. Sales were reported of S3,0O0 bags, including June at 5.55; July 5.45 September, $40; Decem- Der, 5.4O; March, 55O; April $50; May 55O
 Spot coffee, quiet; Rio No. :, 6ssc; San tos No. 4, 713c; mild coffee, dull; Cor dova, 9G12Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
A Wiee PhyslcIan.

From the New York Herald. "Moike"
 What is 1t, Pat?"
 "Shposin Ol was to have a fit." "His"
 And yez had q pint av whislSy?" "Yis."
 "World yez kneel down and put the bot tie to me lips?"
 "Oi would not"
 'Yez wouldn't?"
 "No. could bring yez to yer fate quicker be shtanding up in front of yez and dlirlnkin' 1t myself'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Treasury Statement.

Washington, June 4.-Todays treasury balances, exclusive of the gold reserve, shows: Available bash balance. s25S, ,055,- 66S; gold coin and bullion, $90, ,797, ,504
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

 you a perma- aent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission, to the First National bank. Alabama
 National bank,
 Steiner Broth CTS. bankers. Jefferson Coun- ty s a V 1 n 6 6 bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Fruits and Produce.

Alabama Peas-Crate, $1.250s1 .50 Florida and Alabama Green Beans Crate, $1. 75Q2.
 Alabama Strawberries-crate, $1 25d1. .75. Lemons-Per box, extra fancy, s5li5 %. Cabbage-New South Alabama, per crate, $2.50d3; home grown, per doz., 75c0 s1.W.
 Apples-New York russetts, per barrel. sS.00
 Peaches-Six basket crates, s. California Seeding oranges-s3 75x4 | 25 Onions-New crop, pound. Sc, Northern Potatoes-Per bushel, 110. Hens-25Q45c; broilers. 15Q40c
 Eggs, 16c; candled, 1Sc.
 Butter-Fresh, Sql2hc; renovated. 2sc; creamery, 34c.
 Cheese-F ull cream, per pound, 16a17c. Tomatoes-Folirad, s3u3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Coffee Market.

New York, June 1.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at a decline of points on one month, but generally unchanged to points higher on fairly steady cables and continued demand through scattering buyers. but which was credited chiefly to leading trade interests. Prices ruled steady during the middle ses- son. and while offerings increased slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05

s-1G, nominal; ordinary, s-16, nominal' good ordinary, 9M low middling. nlai rniddling, 12 9-16; good middiing B 7-16i middling fair, IA 7-16, nominal; middling fair, 14 7-1e, nominal; fair, 15 l-16 Re- ceipts, 946; stocks, 96939
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Hicks Capudine Cures

It is not narcotic or dope but removes the cause. Get a bottle and try it for headaches, sour stomach, indigestion pains or colds. It's liquid-affects im- mediately pleasant to take. Sold at all drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
cIearinns and Exchanne.

New Orleans, June 4.-Clearings, $2,756,- 322. New York exchange par; commer- cial paper, and 8 per cent.
 Memphis June 4-Clearings, $S7S 550; balances, $79,235
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Hides and Wool.

Hides and Wool. Green salt hides. 71zQSc. Green hides, 6Q7c. Dry flint hides, 15Q16c. Dry salt hides. 13915c. Sheep skins, 25975c. Goat skins, 10025c. Tailow 41aqSc. Beeswax, 2642oc. Washed wool, 8oc. Clear unwashed wool, 19Q20c. Burry wool, 9G10c. Ginseng, S3.50d4.50 per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Local Staple Groceries.

Sugar-Granulated, sac; Y. C., Dc.
 Flour-Fancy patent. S5.25; standard patent, 8; straight, %.
 Cofree-Green, 11Q13c: Arbuckle's, s16.o5; Porto Rico, $16.0o.
 Meat-DH salted ribs, s%c; dry salted rib bellies. 101kc; extra clear. 1oc; hams. fancy. 15sse; medium. 14asc; bacon bellies. 13c; California hams 11c.
 Lard-Leaf. i0%c; compound lard, 9Ac. Molasses-Ce 3O435c sugar house, 40c; Georgia cane. SIC.
 White peas-Per bushe., 3z.s5.
 Beans-Navy. s2.00 per bushel; hand picked Lima, 1c.
 Grits-92 pounds, s1,6O.
 Meai-"Jim Dandy" soc per bu., 96 lbs bags.
 Macaroni, 61zc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Live Stock Market.

W Chicago, June 4.-Cattle receipts about 35O0. Market steady to strong. Steers, s4 65@6.65; cows, 8. .5o94.9 .heifers s2.60@ 5.5O; calves, $5.0Oa7.25; godo to prime steers, $565@6.65.
 Hogs receipts about 16000; market steady; light $6.15@6321a; mixed, s6.100 6.321k; heavy, s5.s5d6 271z; pigs, s5.75d6 30; good to choice heavy, s6.15@6.2 .271k; bulk of sales, $6.20a6.30.
 Sheep receipts about 10000 Market strong. Native sheep, $4.425Q7.00; western, s4 25Q6.S5; yearlings s6.30@z15 lambs, S6 506iS. 40; western, $650G1S.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-05
Feed Stuff.

Corn,-No. 2 mixed, Tc.
 Oats-No. mixed, 43c; 10. 1 white, 5sc; white clip. 5Sc.
 Pure wheat bral-, 30 or 100. 1.20. Cotton seed feed meal, 32s; prime, 327. Corn chops-$.B.
 Corn hearts, q 26.
 Shorts-100 pound sack, $1 70. Hulls S0-lb c. S., So ton; 20-lb. c. b., l0c sack; 100-lb c. g.. s11 ton: 100-lb c. s.. 45o sack; 100-lb sack hulls, e0c.
 Hay-Choice timothy. I7; No. 1 timo- thy. S25; Johnson grass. SIS; clover mixed, t24.50