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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
CONTRACTION IN
 STOCK DEALINGS
Past Week Has Witnessed Va-
 riety In Price Movement
MARKET ON A FIRM BASIS
Fluctuations of Stocks Are Violent at Times, But the Market Remains In the Hands of the Large
 Dealers.

New York, November 22.-Dealings in stocks last week contracted to daily average of but little more than a million shares at the New York stock exchange. compared with the average Of upwards of a million and d half shares a day for the week preceding. There was much uncertainty in the price movement in contrast with the uniformly strong upward movement following the presidential election. The conviction remains unaltered that the situation is adjusted to a steady resumption of business and industrial activity in all lines. The restoration of general confidence, which followed the elections, brought into the market a miscellaneous demand which afforded a medium for distribution of these ac- cumulations at large profits. The pro- cess was pursued with skill and cau- tion, and undoubtedly with manipula tive accompaniment in the stock mar ket
 An incentive to conversion of stock holdings into cash is the preparation for large issues of new capital. which are coming out, like the Panama canal bonds issue of the United States gov ernment, the New York city bond issue, a Korean-Japanese loan and an In dian loan in London. The Illinois Cen tral bond issue and a Philippine rail- road issue in New York are the pre- liminaries to a long line of important applications for new capital from rail roads which are looked for in the New York market. These issues are applied for with avidity. as offered. The trans fer of the capital out of holdings of older securities at the present high prices into newer issues at more at tractiye prices is, however, inevitable
 New capital issues and increased needs of commercial activity are ex- pected to absorb added amounts of money and credits.
 The money market itself has shown but slight effect from these influences. The previous weeks hardening of time money rates has given place to some reaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Personal and General.

E. V. Hill and Miss Jamie Fitzpat rick were quietly married tonight at the home of the bride on Thirteenth street and Exeter avenue, just a few of their intimate friends being present at the ceremony. The Rev. D. F. Taylor solemniZed the marriage, and Miss Mehurg presided at the organ. The home was prettily decorated for the event, and the evening happily spent by those present. The couple will at once go to Fountain Heights, where they will reside, being in close touch to MT. Hilps business in Br- mingham. MT. Hill was at one time employed with the E. l.. Reed Furni- ture company here, and has many friends who congratulate him and wish him much happiness.
 Mrs. J. H. Jackson, formerly Miss Willie c. Patton of Chicago. is here on a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. s. Patton. Her many friends will regret to know that her health is not good and has not,been for Some time.
 Master Joe Corniff left tonight for sherman, Ga, where he will attend school. Father O'Brien accompanied him to his destination and it is under stood will go from there to New York city. swh ere he will remain several days.
 The Civic Improvement association will hold meeting Wednesday evening at the public library, and all mem- bers are specially urged to be present. as important matters are to be brought up at this meeting.
 The basketball game at Beavers hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
WOMEN WARRING
 AGAINST DISEASE
White Plague Is to Be Stamped
 Out In St. Paul
BIG PARADE TO BE HELD
Women of St. Paul Have Maintained fo9 Year Tuberculosis Camp for the Benefit of the
 Poor People.

St. Paul, Minn.. November 22-(Specal.) Three thousand women of the city are pledged already to devote their entire time on December to the campaign which will be made on that day to secure funds with which to rid St. Paul of the white plague. It is believed that 10000 women will be really on the morning of the day set to cover every district in the city and receive contributions The money will go for the tablishment of free dispensaries and the employment of dis trict nurses who will patrol the city for cases of tuberculosis, and devote their energies when cases are found to bringing and the proper safeguarding of other in- mates of the same home.
 The most prominent society women of St. Paul have joined with hundreds of others in the work. Mrs. Luoius P. Ord way, wife of the head of the syndicate which has just started work on a new M, GOO GOO hotel, is preparing for the largest automobile parade the city has ever seen. Mrs. Howard Elliott, wife of the presi- dent of the Northern Pacific railway, is actively engaged in committee work with Mrs. c. ". Ames and many others of equal prominence.
 For the past year the women of the city have maintained a free tuberculosis camp in which many cases occurring among the poorer people of the city have been treated. The camp is to be enlarged, three free dispensaries established in diff ferent parts of the city and the city dis tricted and nurse put in charge of each district. Prominent physicians indorse the plans which have been worked out by the women and state that with funds to carry them out it will be possible to prevent any spread of consumption and to very materially diminish the death rate among those already affected by the disease
 The entire campaign for funds has been worked out and will be executed by the women without the assistance of a single man in any capacity. They expect to raise $30OO0 in eight hours, and have al ready appointed 710 picked solicitors in divisions of 10 each, under the charge of a captain, and will increase this number to 15OO, in addition to which they are nam ing numerous flying squadrons'' operat- ing by means of fast automobiles and cov- ering more distant parts of the city. A carload of printed matter paid for by women, is being used in their campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
McDuffy Married Today.

J. F. McDuffy superintendent of the Woodward ore mines, left yesterday for Attalla, where he will wed Miss Lucille Mareno, a charming young lady of that place, tomorrow evening at the home of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple will start on their bridal trip, making the first stop Houston, Tex, and from there to other points west. On their return they will make Bessemer their tenn porary home until MT. McDuffy can make other arrangements. MT. McDuf- fly has for the past year been employed as mine superintendent at the Wood ward ore mines, and is an all around good fellow. He is greatly liked by the many in his employ, and has hosts of friends in Bessemer. who congratulate h i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
SIT IS IGNORANCE THAT WASTES EFFORT" TRAINED SERVANTS USE
 SAPOLI 10
BUSY WEEK FORECASTED :
 IN THE MAKING OF NEWS

Hitchcock of the republican national com mittee confers with Mir. Taft at Hot Springs, Va; stockholders of the West inghouse Electric and Manufacturing coHpany at Pittsburg act upon reorgan- ization plans, and President Castro of Venezuela is expected to leave Caracas fo- surgical operation in Europe. The Castellane- Princess de Sagan (Gouid) suit will be heard at Paris "Wednesday for the custody of the Castellane children, and the case of Mae Otis at Chicago, charged with conspiring to procure tho murder of her mother. will be heard Wednesday, and on that day the Sesqui- centennial celebration will be begun at Pttsburg, and the Ketchell-Papke fight will be pulled of at San Francisco
 Thursday Thanksgiving Day) Indiana monument dedicated at Andersonville; JenknsTussuff wrestling match at Madi- son Square Garden; Attell- Weeks fight at Los Angeles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Eureral of A. S. LIddeII.

The funeral services over the remains of Alexander S. Liddell were held this after noon at the Presbyterian church. The church was unable to seat the large as semblage of friends and acquaintances of the deceased and his family who gathered to pay their last tribute Of respect. The funeral services were marked by a deep solemnity and during the entire services untitled sobs were heard all over the church, so deep was the feeling toward the bereaved and afflicted parents. The floral tributes were many and beautiful, mute but eloquent testimonials of the high regard of the people of Ensley for the deceased
 The church service was simple yet impressive. Several of the favorite hymns of the deceased were sweetly rendered by the choir. The Rev. H. c. Kegley. who officiated, paid an eloquent tribute to the dead and in the most feeling manner extended hope and sympathy to the Iiv- ing. At the conclusion Of the sermon Mrs. F. B. Dodge sang Face 10 Face" in a manner that touched the hearts of the large congregation present As she con cluded there was scarcely dry eye in the church. The services were concluded at Oakland cemetery where interment was made. To the sorrowing parents, MT. and Mrs. James Liddell the heartfelt sym pathy of the entire community Is ex- tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
MARION WILL HAVE
 PLENTY OF WATER
TWO WELLS WILL HAVE CAPACl- TY OF $50 GALLONS A MINUTE. THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR WEDNESDAY, NIGHT.

Marion, November 22.-(Special. )-Marion water The progress made on the new well gives every indication of furnishing POO gallons per minute, while the con- templated repairs on one of the old wells will give 150 additional gallons per min ute, making a total of $50 gallons, which will be a sufficiency of water for many years to come should the growth of the town not exceed that of the past
 Thanksgiving services at Marion will be held on Wednesday night at the Bap- list church, the Rev. J. A. Thompson of the Methodist church delivering the ser mon.
 Mayor Haynie is confined to his room from illness Councilman J. w. Arboth- root is the acting mayor.
 The mercantile business of R. P. Yeat- man, deceased, has been sold to John I,ockhart a former clerk of the firm, and the business will be continued as John Lockhart X Co.
 J. E. Lockhart, after residence of 42 years at Pontotoc, Miss, has returned to Marion, and now occupies his former homestead.
 A conference of all the Baptist pastors of the Cahaba association, which includes Perry and Hale counties, has been called to meet in Marion on Tuesday, December S. at the residence of the Rev. P V. Bo- mar. Several prominent laymen of the association are expected to be present
 meeting of the Marion District Sun day School convention has been arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8 and 9, at the Methodist church. Miss Minnie F. Kennedy of the Alabama Sun dav School association will be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Held for Stealina Turkey.

John Little, negro, was arrested today by Detective John Wrenn at Ensley on charge of larceny and turned over to the detective depart ment here. It seems that a merchant at the big pipe shops had in a coop outside of his store 300 turkeys he had ordered for Thanksgiving, and this unusual quantity of turkeys at one time attracted the attention of John, who could not resist the temptation and at an opportune moment relieved this coop of five of it's choicest birds. The shortage was soon discovered by the proprietor, and news of the theft spread about everywhere. John will stand trial in the police court in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
R.,loon Trio Cut Short.

London, November 22.-Word has been received here that the balloon owned by the Daily Graphic, which ascended from this city Wednesday morning in an att tempt to reach Siberia and break the long distance record was compelled to descend in q gale on Thursday night near Mo- yoaIexardrovsk, Russia, after having trayeled about 1150 miles. The best long distance record was made by Count de la VauIx, who succeeded in covering dis tance of 1193 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23

John D. Rockefeller. head of the Stand ard Oil company. and generally regarded as the richest individual in the world. is the 'headliner," so to speak in the news programme for Thanksgiving week, which opens with prospects of interesting devel- opments in various parts of the world. MT. Rockefeller will return for continued cross-exsminaton in the governments suit for the dissolution of the Standard oil company of New Jersey.
 The week features will include the Sa- vannah auto races publication of the final statements of the republican and demo- cratic national committees showing their receipts and expenditures during the re- cent presidential campaign possible de- velopments in China and Chancellor Von Buelow's statement on Tuesday in the German reichstag of his own impressions of his interview of Tuesday last with Emperor William regarding the Emperor's personal expressions.
 The football season will end Saturday with the Army Navy game at Philadel- phia. preceded there on Thanksgiving Day by the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell contest.
 At the Marathon race at Madison Square Garden, New York city on Thanksgiving Eve, Dorando, the Italian runner who made dramatic finish at the Marathon in England, will try to retrieve his former defeat by beating John J. Hayes, who won the English Marathon.
 President Roosevelt will speak at the unveilihg on Wednesday in Washington of the new statue in honor of Gen. 'Phil' Sheridan.
 The tariff hearings will be resumed at Washington Monday. Tuesday Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
pr. j. II. Purefox Dies.

F'urman November 22.-(Special. )-Dr. J. H. Purefoy died this morning at 1:9o o'clock of apoplexy. He was stricken a few days ago and remained unconscious until he died. Dr. Purefoy was one of the most prominent citizens of the com munity. He was postmaster here for a number of years. He leaves widow and three children. John of Texas, Robert T. and Judge T. of Furman. Funeral ser vices will be conducted here tomorrow and nterment will follow in the local cemetery. The deceased was 72 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Sheriff Shot By Negroes.

Tiptonville, Tenn, November 22.- While endeavoring to arrest three ne- groes. James, Marshall and Edward Samberg, brothers, who were creating a disturbance during services at ne gro church near here today, Deputy Sheriff John Hall and Richard Burras, whom Hall had deputized to assist him, were shot and wounded by the negroes. Hall, 1t is believed. will die, while Burras Is seriously wounded. A posse is in pursuit of the negroes and if captured a lynching is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
DOYLE DISCUSSES
 CHICAGO CONGRESS Was Great ASSembIage of
 Catholic Bignitaries FUNERAL OF A. s. LIDDELL Great Throng of Friends Gather To Ensley to Pay Last Tribute to the
 Popular Young Man-Per-
 sonal and General.
FUNERAL OF A. s. LIDDELL

Ensley, November 22.-(special) )-The Rev. F. C. Doyle, pastor of St. Anthony's church at Ensley, returned yesterday from Chicago where he has been attend ing the Church Extension congress of the Catholic church. Father Doyle was delegate from the diocese of Mobile and speaks most enthusiastically of his trip and of the meeting.
 He stated in an interview that it was the greatest assemblage of Catholic dig nitaries, bishops and priests that ever gathered together in America, exceeding in point of numbers the great Catholic centennial held in New York There were in attendance over 100 archbishops and bishops and nearly 1000 priests.
 The object of the congress is to extend the church, both at home and abroad. Heretofore all missionaries have been sent from points in Europe under the sanction of the society of the ''Propa- ganda of the Faith" with headquarters in France to the support of which large sums of money have been sent annually from the United States. By resolution it was recommended that an American Cath ollie missionary society be formed and that college for the education of young men for mission work be established in the United States.
 A great many other matters pertaining to the work of extending and upbuild- ing the church came beforesthe meeting. Over S2OOOOO was subscribed on one oc- casion when the Hon. Burke Cochran of New York made an address, as a neucleus to a mission fund.
 Father Doyle said the most inspiring event during the session was the high mass at the Holy Name cathedral in which all the bishops and clergy took part He also said his only regret was that more members of the church were not present attending the congress- He was very enthusiastic in praise of the hospitable manner in which the visiting clergy were received and entertained, not only by the members of the Catholic church but by the non-Catholics as well. This was the first congress of the Church Extension society. It will meet annually at some large center. New York will probably be the next place of meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Railway Fuel Association.

Chicago, November 22.-Announce- ment was made today of the organiza- tion of the International Railway Fuel association, the object of which is to discuss and improve methods of inspec- tion, handling and the economical use of coal and fuel used by railroads. Eu- gene McAuliffe of the Rock Island. Frisco lines declared that the fuel con sumed by the railroads of the United States, Canada and Mexico represents T 3-10 per cent of the gross earnings of the combined railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Assertlveness of Egyptians.

Berlin November 22.-A dispatch from Cairo states that the Egyptian ministry intends to restrict the influ- ence of the English councillors who in previous ministries were actually the ministers. It is stated that here after all important questions will be dealt with in the council of ministers. The English attorney general, B. K. Corber Bey, has been displaced by Abddl Khalik Pasha, who hitherto has been mudir of Slut province.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
70 JEWELL MONUMENT.
Bouioer Erected to Memory of Chief
 Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. November 22.-(Special. J. The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have arranged an interesting programme for tomorrow when the unveiling of the boulder erected here in honor of Tuscaloosa, the Indian chief, for whom the town is named, occurs. This boulder was erected by the state or ganization of the Daughters, and has been placed in the yard of the new courthouse, just to the right of the main entrance. The chairman of the meeting will be Judge H. B. Foster of this city, while the chief oration of the day will be deliv cred by Thomas M. Owen of the depart ment of archives and history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23

tomorrow evening between the Bir- mingham and Bessemer athletics promises to be one of the fastest games ever pulled off in Bessemer, and all lovers of this sport are requested to be present with their roofing clothes on and help the home team land victory.
 Jack Larue returned last night from Village Springs, where he has been hunting for the last few days. He re- ports the sport excellent and the game plentiful, bringing back with him quite number of fine birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Personal and General.

Mai. F. P. Dodge will leave tonight for Pittsburg and New York on a business trip.
 Henry Kelso of Corning. O., is in Bir- mingham. He attended the funeral of his nephew Alex Liddell, at Ensley today. MT Kelso's visit has been extremely sad. He came to Birmingham 10 attend the funeral services of his brother, James Kelso, and as he was preparing to leave for his home the second death occurred.
 MT and Mrs. George Thon of White county, Tennessee, are in Ensley, called here by the funeral of their nephew, Alex IjiddelI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Addition to Death List.

New Orleans, November 22.-Jacob A. Salman, president of the Salman Brick and Lumber company, died here tonight as a result of injuries received in the Great Northern Northeastern railroad wreck at Little Woods. La, on November II. MT. Salman's death bring the Little Wood. death list up to nine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Papers Are Consolidated.

Huntsville, November 22-(Special. )-The Morning Mercury and Evening Banner have been consolidated and will appear Banner. The Evening Banner was estab- lished two years ago by Douglas Taylor and Roy O'Neal, and during the past year has been under the control of the latter, who is now managing editor of the con solidated publication. The Mercury Ban ner states that extensive Improvements are contemplated In order to meet the de- mands of fast growing city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Mi.s Thaoard Entertained.

Greenville, November 22.-(Special.)- Miss Matte Thagard was hostess Friday afternoon at a linen shower given in honor of her cousin, Miss Mildred Thag- ard, whose marriage will occur next Wednesday,. The guests were received by Miss Mollie Thagard and Miss Dixie Smythe and Miss Eleanor Herlong and Mrs. Jack Thagard assisted in entertain ing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Eraternltu conuention.

Atlanta. November 22-The national con vontion of the Chi Phi fraternity will be held in Atlanta November 26, 2 and 2s. Between $50 and 400 delegates, represent ing chapters in many of the colleges and UT .versities of America, will be in at- tendance. number of prominent alumni w.ll atrenG and deliver addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Neuro Kills His Wife.

Atlanta, November 22.-Using a razor, with which he severed the carotid artery and jugular vein Sam Jones, a negro, today killed his wife and left her dead body in a pool of blood in a house in the rear of TT West Mitchell street. Jones made his escape. He is described as a low, heavy-set negro very black and weighs about 140 pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Goinn to MontaomerY.

Attorneys Goodwin, Huey, Odell and Scott will leave in the morning for Montgomery, where they will submit cases before the supreme court, some of which are very important, and the rulings of that body will be watched with the keenest interest by many here. The city court of Bessemer will not be in session this week, the su- preme court acting on cases from this division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Teachers Adjourn.

Huntsville, November 22.-(Special) J. The Tennessee Valley Teachers associa- tion adjourned yesterday afternoon and selected Tuscumbia as the place for the next meeting in February. The meeting here was the most successful that the as- sociation has yet held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
Car of Cotton On Fire.

Huntsville, November Especial. "A tanooga and St. Louis depot caught fire last night and in spite of all that the fire department could do several of the bales were destroyed and the remainder badly damaged The loss was $700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-23
servians and Austrians Fioht.

Paris, November 22-A special dispatch from Vienna says that a band of Ser yians, while crossing the Bosnian frontier near Svornik, was repulsed by Austrian troops. The Servians lost r men killed and the Austrians three killed