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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
EASTER RETAIL
 TRADE IS FAIR Collections Show Improvement
 At Many CenterS IRON AND STEEL WEAKER Building Operations Continue Dull and This Affects Structural Business. Exports and Imports Are
 Slowly Declining.

New York, April 17.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Easter trade at retail though affected in sections by unfavorable weather, is on the whole fair. Collections show slight improvement at a few centers and filing in orders by jobbers are at trifie better, but reports from leading industries ale more favorable. rather more weakness is noted in Iron and steel, and fall trade m leading lines is still dsappointingly backward.
 The dullness in building lines. expendi- lures for the first quarter being 40 per cent below 1907 affects all lines of ma terials, and export and import trade are ebbing, indicating the first decrease in foreign trade from the preceding fiscal year noted for five years past.
 The number of idle hands is as large as for some time past, wage reductions curtail buying power and the number of failures continue far ahead of year ago.
 Easier conditions prevail in the iron and steel markets and production is smaller than it was a few weeks ago. Business in pig iron is very light and lower prices have been made to attract even the small business going. Finished iron and steel are likewise quiet and rail orders are only fair. Plates are exceptionally dull and fabricators of structural material, particularly in the Chicago district, have named some low quotations on business recently booked although there is no evi- dence that the shapes have brought lower than list prices. New demand for struc- tural material is fair, track elevation and railway bridge building causing the bulk of business. Bar iron is dull and thls adversely affects steel bars. In fact the widespread expectation of lower prices seems to have superinduced waiting mood on the part of purchasers in gen. eral, but the leading producers insist that prices will be maintained.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending April 16 number 26l against 25S last week, 167 in the last week of 1907, 167 in 19O6 1S3 in 1905 and 199 in 1904.
 Canadian failures for the week ending April 16 number 29 as against 2S last week and IS in this week a year ago.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending April 16 aggregated 2,470,1U bushels against 2,451, ,O99 last week, 3102, 467 this week last year and 4,11S10 los in 1902 For the 42 weeks of the fiscal year the exports are 174379,693 bushels, against 13s, ,9S5. .62S in 1906-19O7, and 206,06S,291 in 1901-1902.
 Corn exports for the week are 292,9SS bushels, against 545,7l4 last week and l. 39,622 in 1907. For the fiscal year to date the exports are 43,244,059 bushels, against 5S 000, POI in 1906-1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
DUN & CO.'S REVIEW.
Trade Is Still Retarded In Nearly All
 Principal Lines.

New York, April 17.-R. G. Dun & Co. s weekly review of trade tomorrow will say
 Eastern trade and generally favordJee weather accelerated reta.l distribution of merchandise, but there is no evidence of increasing activity in preparation for fu- ture business, nor are manufacturers dis posed to operate more extensively. In fact some net curtalment of output is noted and more reductions in wages have occurred particularly at textile plans. There is an increased demand for farm hands, and some disputed wage scales have been signed but little change can be discerned in the total number of un- employed Postponed structural work is started very slowly.
 Only a moderate tonnage of pig iron has been taken during the past week and merchant furnaces have made conces- sions in order to get business, but the meeting of iron producers has tended to steady the market Some sales for ex- port are recorded, although much less foreign business has been consummated than was at first stated. Furnaces in the Pittsburg region produce a little more freely, but new orders are not as fre- quent as during the first three months of the year. In finished steel the lighter lines, such as in plate and wire products still command more attention and there
 
 for oil interests on the Pacific coast. In almost all departments of the industry the easier terms available in some cases encourage prospective purchasers to de- lay Primary markets for textiles are in better financial condition because more bills are being discounted but jobbers are doing a limited business and reports from road men are not gratifying. The chief drawback in the cotton goods sit uation is the question of quotations, con- sessions being granted so readily that purchasers are naturally confined to im- mediate needs. Negotiations for cotton goods that were nearing consummatfon have been dropped because of the further severe drop in price Of raw material. There is no encouragement in the outlook for export trade in the near future As to the woolens, the demand for certain descriptions of mems wear continues gratifying but duplicate orders for fall goods still await results from clothiers' salesmen on the road Demands are most urgent for brown and tan, fancy worsteds in light weight spring goods.
 Footwear markets at the east are quiet, the iobbing demand from all sections be- ing backward. Factories at the west, especially St. Louis, are cutting on a relatively larger scale than New England Although there is a better demand for nearly all kinds of leather, tanners usual lv make concessions and the large buy CTS of hemlock sole secure deliveries al i about 1 cent below the prices current a l few weeks ago. More business is record | ed in belting butts, but sales are still | on the basis of 35 cents and some not | quite up to standard have sold full cent |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
FOR MORTGAGE LOANS
 SEE MESSER. REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE CO, PA N. 21st St.
LEGAL NOTICES.
Stockholders Meetinq.
Notice.


 In the Circuit Court of the United States For the Northern District of Alabama. Seaboard Air Line Railway, Complain ant, against The Continental Trust company as Trustee Under the First Mortgage made by Seaboard Air Line Railway, Defendant. In Equity
 Notice iT hereby given that the under signed hac been appointed special master in equity in the above stated cause by the order of Hon. Don A. Pardee, judge of the circuit court of the United States for the Fifth circuit, of date February 15, -9OS, and that said order directs that all claims or demands for supplies and ma terial furnished and used and supply ac- counts incurred in the operation of the Seaboard Air Line railway system since June 30, 1907, shall be filed with c. J. Allison Esq, clerk of this court by the first day of May, 19OS and that all claims and demands against S. Davies Warfield, F. Lancaster Williams and E. c. Duncan, receivers of the Seaboard Air Line rail- way, growing out of the property com mitted to their charge, shall be filed with the said c. J. Allison, Esq, clerk as aforesaid, within a reasonable time, and when so filed are referred to the under signed as such special master by virtue of such order.
 The first hearing on claims so filed with the clerk of this court will be held in the United States court room, Bir- mingham. Ala. the 11th day of May, 1908, at 10 o'clock, a m
 F. E. CALLAWAY, Q-o1-6t-cat SnaoiaI Mast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
Chess Tournament Ended.

Vienna, April 1.-The international chess tournament which began March 23, was concluded today. Duras, Schlechter and Maroczy divided first, second and third nrizes. Rubenstein won the fourth. Teich- mann the fifth and Spielmann sixth. Mieses Perlis and Tartakow divided seventh eighth and ninth prizes and Mar shall and Leonhardt the tenth. In the final round Johner beat Reti and Mar shall drew with Swiderski.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
3-21-6t-sat Special Master.
Notice of Sale of Bankrupt Stock.

By virtue of an order issued by Hon. w. c. McMllan, referee in bankruptcy, l, as the receiver of the estate of l.. H. Barfield, bankrupt will, on Tuesday, April 2S, 1908. offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at Linevile Ala, the stock of goods of said bankrupt. consisting of a stock of dry goods, notions and shoes, and invoicing about $1200. Said sale will be made for cash and will be made sub ject to confirmation by the court. This April 16 190S P. M. ROWLAND,
 RaceiVer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
ONE GENT A WORD

cent a word q day; no ad taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
ENSLEY HIGHLANDS
 they are BUILDING HOMES

Mr. Johnson has just com pleted his home; Mr. Arm strong and Mr. Simpson are building 2-story residences; two new houses are going up on Pine street; cottages are being built on Jefferson Ave nue, Paul Avenue, Cedar street and Alabama street; the Methodist church is just com pleted.
 Many handsome homes have advanced values in Ensley Highlands without bringing about an advance in prices. Isn't this fact sufficient to make you buy in Ensley High lands?
 Ensley Highlands is to Ems ley what South Highlands is to Birmingham, the only availa- ble, high-class residence section of Ensley. The handsome homes stamp it as the exclusive residence part of EnsIey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

D. M. Malone is a candidate for mem- bership of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary, May 1S 190S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

I hereby announce myself 6 candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to the democratic primary.
 FRED G. MAcKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

C. B. Rogers is a candidate for member of the county Board Of Revenue, subject to the action of .he democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
For Judoe of City Court.

Henry A. Sharpe of Birmingham offers for reelection as judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

James H. Patton announces himself as a candidate for member of the Roard of Revenue of Jefferson county, subjec. to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

c. C. Nesnith of Birmingham offers for reelection as judge of the city court of Birmingham. subject to- action of the democratic primary of May IS. 1908
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
PERSONAL.


 FALMISTRY-Dr Brooks palnlistry par lors open, 2012 5th avenue, scientific hand reading, past, present and future; satis- faction or no pay; ladies, a. m to p. m.; men, to D. m. Join our Sue cess Circle" Dr. Brooks School of Psychology. a-1S-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

S. L. Robertson Is a candidate for mem- hership of the Board of Revenue Of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
HELP WANTED.
MISCELLANEOUS.

ADVERTISEMENT for proposals court house and postoffice, Birmingham, Ala
 Sealed proposals will be received at this building until o'clock D. m., Sat urday April 25, for furnishing fuel, lights, water, ice miscellaneous sup plies, washing towels, hauling ashes and sprinkling streets for this building dur ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1909, or such portion of the year as may be deemed advisable. The right to reject and and all bids is reserved by the treas- ury department. Joseph o. Thompson, Custodian. 4-16-2t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The GawK makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
 A NAT HAUVI<yNrc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
LOST-S -STRAYED-STOLEN
STEERING.

TPH0GSTERGNG, repairing and packing furniture. Call for J. F. Krag, McGav- ock Furniture Store, 2Ol7 Sd ave
 4-11-60t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

thereby announce myself candidate for member of the Board "' Revenue of Jefferson county. subyeL< 10 the action of the democratic primary
 J. TIfAD MULLIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
SITUATIONS WANTED.

VA 4ANITTD0Position by lady stenographer;
 several years experience; capable oI ao- ing the work; no objection to leaNiis
 the city; stenographer 2O5o 9th aNeilus, 2, Peoples phone PTS 4-At--'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

Steven D. Haley is a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action oi tine democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For superIntendent of EducatI,

Prof. Henry Page Burruss Is a candi- date for county superintendent of educa- tion for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 Prof. I. W. McAdory announces as a candidate for Superintendent of Educa- tion for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 P M McNeil is a candidate for county superintendent of education, for Jeffer. son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
For Board of Revenue.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem. ocratic primary. J. ED HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18
ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, 232S 5th avenue, north; all modern conveniences.
 4-16-3t-th-fr-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-18

FOR RENT-Front room. nicely fur nished, southern exposure, private fam fly. Price $lO a month 1904 9th ave.
 FOR RENT-Two connecting rooms, bath connecting; also one single room. These rooms are large and well ventilated
 Inquire at 220S 4th ave. 4-1S-2t
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
CHUTEs
ALLEGED THUGS CAUGHT
AFTER STREET ROBBERY
Police Attracted to Scene by
Victims Cries Arrest
Two Men

Two alleged holdup men, Fred Garlic
ton and Albert Thompson, were arrest
ed early yesterday morning by Po-
liceman Edward c. Miles and were
booked at the city prison on a charge
of assault with intent to commit rob-
berry. The complaining witness is John
Bolanas, proprietor of a restaurant at
10 Fourth street
Miles was standing at Fourth and
Harrison streets about 1880 o'clock.
when he heard cries for help. He met
Bolanas, who, pointing to two men
running along Clementina street. said
they had held him up at the point of
a revolver Miles gave chase and
caught the men near Fifth street Ro-
lanas identified Carleton as the one
who had the revolver and Thompson as
the one who had attempted to search
his pockets.
They are supposed to be the same
Two men who attempted to hold up
John Hoeffner, a wstchman at Main and
Mission streets shortly after l O'Clock
Hoetfner showed fight and was beaten
on the head with the butt end of a re-
volver He yelled for help and his as
sailaats ran, pursued by Corporal Keys
and Policemen Hayden and Holmes, but
they made their escape.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
.FIRFMEN ATTEND
BOHEMIAN SMOKER
LaddieS With Hose Lines InfOr-
maIIy Greet CIubmen Who
Turn Out Without Hose
You don't have to be a rich broker,
Nor famed as a wit and joker:

You don't have to be rich broker
Nor famed as wit and joker:
Just earelessly pose
At the end of hose
when members are not too precise with their
clothesl
And you may get in on our smoker.
From House (Ahre) Rules OF a Club.
An utterly informal but none the
less enthusiastic reception was given
by the resident members of the Bo-
hemian club to active members of the
San Francisco fire department at the
clubhouse at the corner of Leavenworth
and Post streets at 6 80 o'clock yester-
day morning. The affair was replete
with warmth and spontaneity, which
went far toward putting both the hosts
and the guests on a congenial foot
ing, though the guests had their boots
on, while most of the members of the
reception committee showed their pinky
toes with all the artistic abandon and
symbolism of the music hall performer
in the vision of SaIome. IN fact, in
every sartorial way the guests had the
better of their hosts for the former
wore their full regulation equipment,
while the. latter appeared in pajamas
and nighties like freshmen on the eve
of the great football game. The guests
of the morning carelessly rushed into
the clubhouse without stopping to
check their hats or coats, but that faux
pas disturbed no one.
The occasion of the first centennial
sunrise smoker of the Bohemian club
was a blaze that broke out in the roof
of the kitchen adjoining the clubhouse
proper. Watchman +. l.. Higgins dis
covered the fire and speedily invited
the fire department, without waiting
for q meeting of the directors to ratify
the rather impromptu bid.
The smoke from the fire filled the
Railways and the members who room
at the club leaped from their downy
cots and made for the front door
They were casually grouped on the
lower landing when three fire engines
as many hose wagons and a hook and
ladder truck dashed up to the place
where the porte cochere would be if
the Bohemians didn't ride in automo-
biles.
The discreet hall boy stepped for
ward to take the cards and coats of
the gentlemen, but the lad was
dragged their hose through the build
ing, chopped a few holes in the roof
and banished the demon fire much as
its kin, the demon care, was banished
at Bohemian grove, but with a liquid
of another sort.
The Palace hotel company owns the
building where the Bohemian club is
located and its loss will be $500. The
building was used as the Little Palace
hotel from the summer of 1906 until
the company leased the Fairmont.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
OLD MAN DIES
BENEATH CAR WHEELS
Father in Law of Police Conn
missioner Mccarthy Is Run
Over at Ocean Beach

Henry Judge, "a years old, and the
father in law of Police Commissioner
Mccarthy, was killed by an Ocean
beach car yesterday morning as he was
tottering across the tracks trying to
get out of the way.
Judge, who was quite feeble, was
brought by his wife from their home
at 1862 Seventh avenue. Sunset, to a
barber shop at Fifth avenue and H
street. Leaving him in the chair Mrs
Judge cautioned the barber not to let
him leave the shop until she returned
Judge, however, slipped out unobserved
and started across the street and met
death,
A son of Judge is secretary and
manager for George F. Eberhard & Co
Judge had lived in San Francisco for
more than 20 years.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
POPULAR R"AD" MAN
BECOMES BENEDICk
Lewis w. FarwelI Weds Miss
Mira Boynton, Alameda
Society Girl
Bridegroom Is Native Son of
California, While Bride Is
From New York

One of the most interesting of the
seasons weddings took place last
evening, when Miss Mira Boynton and
Lewis W. Farwell were married in the
home of the brides father. in Alameda.
The event was of interest to society
folk on both sides of the bay, for both
Mr.. Farwell and his bride belong TO
well known families here Their en-
gagements announced some time ago
caused great deal of pleasure In
wide circle of friends.
The bride, who is a daughter of DR..
j. S. Boynton, is a native of New YORK
city, and spent her childhod there. She
came to California several years. ago,
when her father moved his practice to
Alameda, and Immediately became
great favorite. She is an extremely
pretty girl and has been much in de-
mand for dinners and dances on both
sides of the bay. Miss Boynton's we'd
ding gown was of pale gray messaline
silk, and she carried lilies of the val
ley. Her sister, Miss Ethel Boynton.
was her only bridesmaid, and Anthony
man. The ceremony, which was wit
messed by relatives and friends, was
solemnized by Rev. F. S. Brush.
Mr.. FarweH has been identified with
newspaper advertising here for more
than 10 years, working first with
Clement Wilder, the pioneer of adver-
tisement writer's, and subsequently be-
coming manager of that department
for different firms. For the last two
years he has been managing his own
business among the big firms of this.
city. He is a native son, his father be-
ing the pioneer, James II. Farwel1.
who figured prominently in the civic
history of Stockton, where his son was
educated. Farwelfs mother is a mem
ber of the Pioneer Women of Califor-
MIA, having come to California in 1S49.
After their wedding journey Mr..
Farwell and his bride will make their
home in the Richmond district.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
QUIET HOME WEDDING
UNITES YOUNG PEOPLE
Miss Ella Neil of Fresno Be-
comes Bride of Clarence
A. Dayy

The wedding of Miss Ella Neil of
Fresno to Clarence A. Davy of this city
occurred here yesterday afternoon The
ceremony was performed quietly and
the announcement will come as a sur
prise to the friends of the young people
both in San Francisco and Fresno as
their intentions were kept secret from
all but the members of their families.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Neil, who are we'll known
in Fresno. Davy is a prominent men,
Der of the typographical union and the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Davy.
The young people will make their
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
RETAIL GROCERS MEET
FOR ANNUAL ELECTION
President and Vice President
Unanimously Reelected
by Association

Members Of the San Francisco retail
'groeers association unanimously re-
elected President Julius Berendsen and
Vice President Herman Methmann at
the annual election of officers at JEFF
ferson Square hall Monday night Three
new directors were chosen, the board
being as follows:
=. Mangels, Theodore Kast H Rave.
john ID. Schroeder. William Lennon.
w A. Clinord, walter Preugschat, Ru-
dolph Riemer and John McEvers. The
association is in a healthy Condition
and 80 members We're admitted during
the last month.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
SAYS HE WAS BUNkoEn

George J. Bostel. I50 Acadia street.
swore to warrant before Police Judge
Shortall yesterday for the arrest Of
A. l. Barnard on a charge of petty lar
ceny by trick and device. Bostei saws
ne was induced by Barnard to put IN
SO on Tuesday on stocks and later dis
covered that he had been tricked.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
FINANCIAL NEWS

During these times. when money is
so scarce, the Baldwin Jewelry Com
pany have made arrangements to ne
gotiate loans on diamonds and jewels
at current rates. 1851 Van Ness avenue
al Sutter street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
Skin Lotion,
Remedy and

OUtIcfu cAV0IutklIy uut
did not use any internal remedy, and
while some gave partial relief, none re-
leved as much a. did the first box Of
Cuticura Ointment. / made purchase
Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
my hands were perfectly cured after two
boxes Of Cuticura Ointment and one
cake Of soap were used. / now keep
them on hand for sunburn, etc., and use
Cuticura Soap for shaving. could write
a great deal more in reference to my
cure but do not want to take more Of
your time. William 81. Dean, Newark,
Del. Mar. 2s, 1907
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
PALAssou m COURT

Peter PaIassou. the aged dairyman,
charged with numbering his wife Clara
At their barn in FELTON, street early
Monday morning. was instructed as to
his rights by Police Judge Shortall yes
terday and the case continued for ar
raignment until August 90.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13
CHILD SUFFERED
With Sores on Legs. Cured In
Tw0 Weekc nv Css<srss~a

shy little daughter suffered with
sores ON her legs all last summer. Her
feet were sore, too, and she couldn't
by running through weeds but the doc
tor said it was eczema. I tried several
remedies but failed to find cure. Then
! sent for Cutfcura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment which cured her in two weeks.
/ find Cuticura the best ever tried for
any kind Of sore and hope shall never
be without Il. Mrs. Gertie Laughlin.
Ivydale. w. Va. Apr. 25. 1907
Complete External and Internal Treatment tor
Every Humor OF Infantx Children. and Adsafs
Gut!eura Ointment 55oc g Heal ne Skin and
Cuttcurz He9olycnt (50c IN the form Of Chocoate
Coated Pills 25c per vial of eO TO Purify the Blocd
Sold tnroughout the world. Potter Drug Chem.
Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mass.
Hs-Mailod Fsee cutioura Book on Skin Diseases
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-13

her boarding house. She had given
McCready the ring and cuff buttons to
wear, but he gave ITEM back to her.
The judge released them on SIS bail
each and continued the cases TIL to-
morrow