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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Gertrude Rosenstihl entertained the "Dutch'' club and 90 of the graduating class of the High school at valentine party Friday evening. The house was beautifully decorated in crimson flowers, ribbons and hearts. Several amusing games of hearts and valentines were played, Miss Margaret Dewey win ming for the best original valentine for the girls and MT. Otto Hodges for the young men, MT. Francis Weiss the con solation, which was crimson heart with a cute silver pipe attached, with the in- scription, "Smoke Up The heart con- test was won by Miss Edna Jones. Fruit punch was served by Miss Carolyn Rosen- stihl A buffet supper was served, the ices and cakes being in hearts. Mrs. E.. M. Marshall of Mobile and Mrs. John B.. Rosenstihl assisted Miss Rosenstihl, who was an ideal hostess in a crimson prin- cess gown.
 Mrs Lula B. Harton announces the ap- proaching marriage of her daughter, Blanche Vivian. to MT. John T. Johnson, the wedding to be solemnized at the home, COCO First avenue, Wodlawn, on Sunday evening, March 1.
 The many friends of MT. w. H. Will Hams, who has been seriously ill at St. yincents hospital for several weeks. will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

bility, but the fire underwriters fear that there is strong probability of fire starting in the nest of skyscrapers and beating across streets from the windows on the top floors to other buildings All systems of sprinklers and all attempts at fireproofng would not avail in the least In an instance of this kind"
 In view of the opinion of experts re- garding the danger from fires in tall buildings, and of the statement that the 50-story building is now being seriously considered, and that one builder predicts 1O0-story structure within the life of the present generation, 1t would appear that New Workers have gone skyscraper mad.
 It is to be hoped that the billion-dollar fire predicted by President Babb will not be required to restore condition of sanity. Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Skyscraper Madness.
From the Rochester Democrat and chron

From the Rochester Democrat and Chroh-
 icle.
 A statement made recently by George w. Babb, president of the New fork board of fire underwriters, indicates plain lv the anxiety which is coming to be felt for the safety of the skyscrapper puliu- ings in the lower portion of the metrop- olis: and the demand for a revision of the building laws and limitation np- on height is becoming urgent
 Nominally, all the ultra-tall buildings in New York are flreproof. That is, they are ostensibly constructed of fireproof materials. If George E. Walsh, writ ing in the Fireproof magazine of Chi cago, is correctly informed, the New York skyscrapers are fireproof in name only He declares that some of these new buildings, because of their immense size, have 50 per cent more wood in them than the old fireproof structures. Even those in which little wood is used in the construction are filled with furniture which is inhammable. It is stated that in one tall downtown building in New York enough wood was used in floors and interior trimmings to build several private residences.
 Of the danger from fire in the sky scraper district, MT Walsh says. Tt is not only not beyond the range of possi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
The Eisherman,s Paradise.

Joseph P Greaves in Leslie's Weekly.
 The fishermen's paradise in the United States is found at Miami, Fla. There are other tarpon grounds than Biscayne Bay. but anglers who have found their way to the southernmost point of Florida year after year with fiattering regularity and some of whom have landed from five to ten 15O and 200-pounders in one day, contend that no such angling sport can be found elsewhere in the world, nor so many fish, as in the waters which lap the shores of the various keys which dot the bay and the Gulf Stream. There are over 500 kinds of fish between Miami and Key West, and 150 of these are known as game fish. One of the fasci- nations of the gamy tarpon is that he Is mysterious. He comes fin schools whence no one seems to know. He is sighted sometimes as early as January. but al- though he jumps and moclxingly flashes his six feet or so of shining, silvery body in the eyes of the eager sportsman, he refuses to notice the most tempting bait. In February he begins to take the hook, and in this month anglers begin to ar rive on the scene and to engage their boats and guides for the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
"kIDv M'coY INTERFEREs. Little Man Wanted Transfer and He
 Got It,

 New York Correspondent to Cincinnati Times-Star.
 The little man on the cross town car protested when he didn't get the trans fer that he asked for. Of course, you know what happened next. The conduc- tor held him by the neck, dragged him to the platform and was putting him off amid a shower of kicks and cuffs when an automobile pulled up. A tall stranger leaped out. Nix on hurting that little guy" said the butter-in. He aint one-two-ninety with you. No mat ter what he's done. he's got his plenty" The conductor paused just long enough to observe that the protestant wore 0 fur coat, was pallid and languid of aspect and generally bore the appearance of a very gentlemanly young person. "Take it on tn run, Willie" he ordered, Ter I'll come over thern' chop chunk outen you. If you pause I'll trim you just like I'm doin' this Tommy
 The tall stranger laid a delicately gloved hand upon the conductor. "They used to call me Kid Mccoy he observed. and I'd hate to hurt you. But---''
 With a laugh the incredulous conduc- tor dropped his victim and swung for McCoy's chin. He missed by @ mile, and Mccoy didn't. The motorman, armed with the motorman's usual weapon, the brass controller hurried back. He missed. Mccoy didn't. While they were on their way back from dreamland, Mccoy threw the controller away. The line was block ed for an hour, end two street car ruff fans lost their jobs. Also, the little man got the transfer that he had asked for in the beginning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

The many friends of MT. w. H. Will Hams, who has been seriously. ill at St. yincent,s hospital for several weeks. will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
OF EFT TELLS CHARACTER BaShfuI Persons Sit With Toes
 Turned In C0NTENTED FEET> CROSS Knees of the Lazy Person Are Turned Outward and the Toe Rests
 Against shin-other
 Pecularities.
CONTENTED FEET> CROSS
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald
 It may see strange. but it is never theless a fact. that just as the face re- veals character of the individual to those who are able to read and understand it, so the position of the feet is no less elo- quent of their owners mood.
 Mental contentment as opposed to that which is purely physical is shown by the crossing of one foot over the other. If the condition becomes more marked one knee is crossed over the other, and the free foot is often swung to and fro.
 The moment, however, the individual becomes interested in anything the swing ing ceases and the free foot enrls round the other ankle.
 Bashful people invariably sit with their toes turned in. Why this should be it is undoubtedly difficult to explain but there is no doubt about the fact If the bashfulness runs to great embarrass- ment one foot with the toes still turned In, seeks the consoling influence of the other and poises itself on the ankle of the other foot If the bashfulness and embarrassment are noticed when the in dividual Is standing, one foot is sure to be placed behind the other and be lifted up at frequent intervals, while as the embarrassment increases the raised foot rubs up and down the calf of the leg which supports the body.
 The feeling of contentment is so likely to develop, in many people, into a mood of laziness that it is not surprising to find there is @ certain resemblance be- tween the position of the feet fin both conditions.
 In laziness, however the knees turn outward, and instead of the feet being slosely placed together at the toes, the toe of one foot is placed against the lower part of the shin of the other.
 The pose of the self-confident man or woman is no less equally marked The feet are placed firmly on the ground, the toes pointed slightly outward, and the heel to the right foot directed to the ball of the left.
 In opposition to this position is that of the man who walks with a shambling gait, the toes turned rather inward and with & distinct weakness of the ankle. It is perfectly safe to assume that such man has a weak, shambling character and that he lacks directness of purpose. force of will, and the energy which are all essential to making a success in life.
 Look at any one sitting down who has-his or her feet firmly fixed on the ground two or three feet apart. The chances are 99 in 100 that if you turn your gaze to the face you will see an express sion which clearly indicates that the indi- vidual is thinking seriously of some prob lem, and you may hazard good deal that, all things being equal, he or she will carry through the project in mind to a successful issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs. Hugh w. Roberts left yesterday for Tuscaloosa, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. William Hester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Take heed, come see us at our new home, 1910 3rd Ave. Varley & Bauman.
 One price to all.

Order all your whiskies and brandies from P. H. Hambright & Co.,, 601 Franklin St., New Orleans, La. Quick deliveries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs$ Glen HalIowell of Canton, O., is visiting MT. and Mrs. Eugene Jacobs, at 1928 Sixteenth avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mir. and Mrs. Mclean Smith of Pratt vile are visiting Mrs Hattie McCarty, HOS Thirty-first street, Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

The morning services at the church of St. Mary -on-the-High ghlands will be conducted by the Rev. Joseph l.. Meade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM FACE A.,

of the Presbyterian church, of Mrs. E. D. Brown, will be pained to learn that she still lies critically i'll at her home In Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs. George H. Durrat of Mobile ar- rived today. She is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wittichen, on the South Highlands. Miss Ruth Williams has returned from Randolph-Maco Woman's college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

regret to learn that his condition shows no improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

You will find us at 1910 3rd Ave. in the white front. Varley & Bauman Clothing Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
HOLIDAYS HINDER
 MARKET TRADING
DEALINGS LARGELY CONFINED TO CLOSING UP DEALs-covER ING IS FEATURE-DUN's ISSUES GRATIFYING REPORT.

NEW YORK, September 4.--The stock market was affected as usual by the approach of the three days holi- day. Dealings were confined largely to closing up contracts, It became mani fest in the decline of yesterday that traders operated with some freedom on the short side of the marekt. The de- mand which advanced prices today was attributed to covering operations from that source. Not only the stock ex changes, but the commercial exchanges, generally, will be closed throughout the country tomorrow as an extension of the labor holiday, Monday. The day s dullness was the result. Copper war rants declined in London without affect ing the recovery of prices in copper in dustrials. Steel stock developed strength only when it became known that J. P. Morgan had come to his of flee for the first time after his return from abroad today.
 Bonds were active and firm.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
MINES, MINING and the MARKETS

suit of the election is little doubted; . constructive administration is confident. ly anticipated. The cost, of doing busi. ness has been greatly reduced. Labor is giving full days work. And, lastly, manipulation can be carried on at little cost since money is going abegging at l per cent on call, ? per cent for sixty days, and at correspondingly low rates abroad The leading central banks of Europe and the Associated Banks of New York are carrying $320,000,000 gold in excess of last years holdings, while this country will be in position to draw many millions of dollars from abroad this autumn. The vast accumu- lations of money cannot lie idle month after month, and since trade does not keep it in employment, speculation will The public can veto n prolonged wild boom in stocks by simply continuing their present attitude, although, on the other hand, they will receive every in ducement to join the manipulated ad' vanee.-New York Journal of Com merce.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05

August time tells on the nerves. But that spiritless, no ambition feeling can be easily and quickly altered by taking what is known by druggists everywhere as pr. Shoop's Restorative. Within for weight hours after beginning to use the Restorative, improvements will be noticed. Of course, full health will not immediately return. The gain, however, will surely follow. And best of all, you will realize and feel your strength and ambition as it is returning. Outside influences depress first the "inside nerves" then the stomach, heart and kidneys will usually fail. Strengthen these failing nerves with Dr. Shoop's Restorative and see how quickly health will be yours again. Sold by Palace and Globe Pharmacies.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
GREENE E-CANANEA 9
 REDUCING COSTS
Expected They Will Soon Compare Favorably With the Cheap Pro
 ducers in the States.

Advices from Cananea indicate that the cost of producing copper at the properties of the Greene Cananea com pany will very soon compare favor ably with the cheap producers of the United States.
 The four furnaces of the new smelt. CT are now turning out between 3,500,- 900 and 4,000,000 pounds of copper a month, which is in excess of the produc- tion with eight furnaces during the last few months of operation under the present management prior to the shutdown. The record monthly output of the company was back in 1904, when under Colonel Greene, and running on high-grade material, the Greene Con solidated turned out more than 6,000,. 900 pounds.
 There has been no decision rendered as to when the remaining four furnaces of the shelter will be blown in, but the management both in the east and at the property is more than pleased with the results thus far obtained from one-half the smelting capacity and the rever- beratory plant, which is being operated to its fullest capacity.
 As the second and third furnaces were not blown into commission until July 27, that month E production of l. 090,000 pounds was obtained entirely from one run of the first and second furnaces, which would indicate an an nual output of 72,Oo0,OO0 pounds or better, with the entire plant in com mission. The best years production was 69,O0O,0OO pounds.
 Although Colonel Greene resigned from the Greene-Cananea board some months ago, his other appointee to the directorate of the company, Colonel M. M. Parker, also prominent in the af- fairs of the other Greene companies, is still director.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, September 4.-London tin was l2s 6d lower, with spot at fl3l, los and futures at fl32, los. The local market was easy in sympathy, ranging from 2S.50 to %.
 Copper was higher in London at f60, los for spot, and s6l, 5s for futures. The local market was weak and un- changed; lake, 1850 to 1875; electro lytie, l3.37a to l3.62la; casting, l3.l21a to l3.37l..
 Lead was unchanged at SIS. 3s, Cd in London and l.55 to 4.60 in the local market.
 Spelter also was unchanged in both markets. London quoting fl9, 5s, Cd and New York 40 to 4.75.
 Iron was higher at 52s for standard foundry in the London market. but Cleveland warrants were lower there at 52s, 6d Locally no change was re ported.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05

Canvas awnings-dlobe Paint Go.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
EVEN DUN's IS OPTIMISTIC.

NEW YORK, September 4.--R. G. Dun s weekly review tomorrow wip say: The steady decrease in the percentage of idle machinery and the nurAber of idle freight cars, swells the snount of money distributed among the wage earn CTS and gradually increases the volume of retail trade. As stock, of merehan. disc in the stores of retailers become depleted, there is more confidence re- garding tn future, and contracts are made covering deliverances up % the end of the year, but conservatism still dominates the situation.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05

CHICAGO, September IA bearish tone in wheat prevailed the greater part of the session. Wheat for Septem- Der delivery is still badly eongested because of the concentration of large holdings in strong hands, and at one time it sold at a full cent premium over December. The market closed irregular, September being firm and the new crop of the month easy.
 Corn closed easy, with prices one. eighth to one-quarter and three-eighths lower.
 Oats were dull and heavy At the
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
SILVER.
GRAIN.

Silver 5l l-4; Mexicans 45.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
A BURGLAR IN TOWN

His name is "bad cough" He does n't care for gold or silver, but he vii steal your health away. If he appears in your house arrest him at once with Ballard's Horehound Syrup; it may mean consumption if you don't. A cure for all coughs, colds and chest troubles Price 25c, soc and $l per bottle. Foi sale by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05

Weighty' arguments can be used by the bulls. Crops are now safe. The re-
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05

close, prices were one.eighth and one quarter higher to, three eighths lower.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-05
MARKET NEWS

The new anti bucket shop law in New York became operative September I. The law provides that upon con viction guilty corporation shall be punished by fine of not more than 5000 for each offense, and if the guilty party be an individual he shall be punished by fine of not more than five years imprisonment, or both.
 No news has developed to stimulate speculative enthusiasm, but this is now considered of no importance. The mar ket is not governed by news or by any considerations apart from the de- sires of the apparently an-powerful manipulators. The feeling after the close was that the bull movement will be resumed. The lack of a short irs terest, howevers is not without draw. backs.
 "That many of the bull factors have been discounted there can be no room for argument, and that the season of the year which we are now entering is, as rule, an unpropritious one for the inauguration of fresh bull movements is almost equally true, but even with these lights before us we remain firm in the opinion that with long time funds obtainable at 30 per cent, and many stocks yielding 5, 6'and per cent on the investment, any efforts to perman. ently depress prices are apt to meet with about as much success as did the efforts of the famous old lady who tried to sweep back the ocean with q broom. Miller & Co.
 "The stock market is already show ing the way of election returns and a return of confidence and normally pros porous conditions through the United States. Money will be in plentiful sup ply for another year; railway freight rates will be gradually advanced; earn. ings of corporations will begin to show large increases later on which will create confidence among the large in vesting class, 'snd such conditions will eventually liberate funds for the com pletion of extensive railway enterprise, which in turn will create demand for steel and copper metal. "-E. F. Hutton & Co.
 Weighty. arguments can be used by the bulls. Crops are now safe. The re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
WITHDRAWAL OF SOLDIERS

st5atea XrOr Returm of Army From Cuba s " Nashington.. Dec. II. Final instrue- lions xskarding the return to the unit "a states of the army of Cuban paci- heatfen ieontemplate final evacuation bn or about April 1.
 Saifing dates to the United states win be Approximately as follows:
 twenty -eighth infantry. January ?. Provisional gov2rrHent officers ana civilians on duty with 1t and company I, of the signal corps, January 2s.
 Fifteenth cavalry and Battery F. Third field artillery February 15.
 Headduarters army of Cuban paci- hcation; Eleventh Cavalry, Fifth in- fantry; Eleventh infantry; Seventeenth ana Batteries S. A and B. Second field artillery, Febuary 2s. so as to arrive in washington in time for the inaugu- ral parade.
 Twenty seventh infantry. Companies F and c engineers remaining officers and attachments and civilians em- ployees. as it may be necessary to leave until final evacuation April 1.
 The navy department will have the cruiser Prairie sail about January and bring away 400 marines. return ing about January l5 for the remain der.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
NEWS OF AuBURN.

Auburn, Dee. I1.--(speelal. l-~-Tha Auburn Conversation Club held Q full and interesting meeting last night at the residence of Mrs. wills. subject. Robert Louis Stevenson; His Life. by J. R. Rutland; His Work and Art by pr. c. c. Thaeh.
 The Engineering Society in Engi. neering Hall last night was addressed by Prof. N. c. Curtis, Department of Architecture, on the subject of Gre clan Art and Architecture, The lsc- ture was fully illustrated with stere- opticon views.
 The Presbyterian Church has been thoroughly fitted with electric lights.
 Work is progressing rapidly on Co., mer Agricultural Hall, the green houses and Dairy laboratory.
 The steel stacks of the College Lis bFary Building have been installed the only equipment of the kind in the State. They are enthusiastically ad- mired by all book lovers.
 An Interesting feature of the sew craze plant of the Polytechnic has just been completed--a scientific sep- tic or disposal tank. g 7 N, B. Buchanan, post.graduats in has been engaged by the city of Tuskegee as .constructing engi. neer for the sewerage works.
 The bulletin of the Director of Ex- pertinent Station by J. P. Duggar, Is high praise in scientific cir cles, notably in French journals devot- ed to tropical agriculture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
yEFFERsoN GLAND gURY.
No Indictment Returned Against She
 Sheriff.


 sheriff.
 Birmingham, Dec. 11.-(Special. )-- The grand jury returned small batch of true bills this morning but other than this nothing was done. a bare quorum of the inquisitorial body being on hand. Great interest has been worked up in. the doings of this body by the ru- moFs that the Inauisitors were looking into a probable indictment Of the sher. if of the county. 4s
 A number of people were around the court house today in anticipation of q true bill being brought in against Eher. if Higdons There Is a belief among some people now that publication ae to the meditations of the grand jury has torestalled an indictment against the Sheriff.
 The final report of the grand jury will be very interesting, It will deal with many matters that have kept the people Of Birmingham and Jefferson County talking for many days and' months.
 Among tho small batch of indiet- mepts turned Into the court today were Miles charged with the murder of Joe. MllcN, who. died from poisoning; Will Thomas, murderer of Wiit Jackson
 It is expected that the grand jury will have considerable to say In rec gard to the "dopes hepdA of Rirmina. 2, ham, a number oa Whom We're Vie@ed at the police headquarters recently by the gFapd jury. 4 suggestion will also Dc made. it flo Baiiav6d. that Inc cotsns ty provide some sort of quarters for these unfortunates.