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Dun & Co.'s Review.

New York, October 2-R G. Dun S, Co.'s weekly report of trade tomorrow will say:
 Seansonable weather stimulated retail trade materially and the better distribu- tion to consumers brought larger move ment in wholesale and jobbing depart ments, but in most leading industries there Is still hesitation. Low stocks of merchandise necessitate urgency in re- plenishment when dealers find retail buy- ing on normal scale, as Is the case in many sections of the country. but preparations for distinct requirements proceed cautiously, although expressions of confidence are heard on all sides. On the whole there is improvement in mer- cantile collections, yet Tn many lines, es- pecially at the east irregularity is noted. Many factories have further increased the number of hands at work.
 While new business comes most conser- vatively to the steel mills orders on hand are sufficient to maintain the current rate of production during October and activity is confidently expected next month. Railway buying continues limit ed. Steel car contracts call for large tonnage of plates and other steel shapes
 Only a fair demand for pig iron is noted, with quotations barely maintained on forward business, but orders are chief ly for shipment before the end of the year.
 Textile production has increased and in some divisions of the primary cotton goods market there is, improvement. but little definite change is expected until 7909 Spot goods alone attract buyers, practically no contracts covering distant deliveries which is an element of strength
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
IMPROVEMENT IN
 J0BB|NG TRADE Cool Weather Gives New Im-
 petus to Business STATE FAIRS HELP SOME Reports From General Industries Show Better Conditions, and Iron, Coal and Lumber Trades Show
 Great Activity.

New York, October 2.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Cooler weather is the main spring of the moderate improvement in jobbing trade reported at most cities this week. Additionally helpful features have been the numerous fairs and festivals which have enlarged distribution locally at many points. While there are reports of holding of crops, notably at the south, where prices are much lower than a year ago, the crop movement is liberal as a whole. Reports from industries are rather better as a whole. Good reports come from the lumber trade south and west and a good volume of building is going forward. Election uncertainties are reported affecting demand for iron and steel. but cool weather has helped the coal trade east and west. The leather and shoe trades are reported quiet, with up- per grades in most demand. The wool trade reports the largest weeks sales for over a year past, and from 50 to 60 per cent of the leading machinery in terests is reported in operation.
 The liquor trade is still rather dull and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

A special musical programme will be given at the silver tea Friday night from to o'clock at the Twenty first Avenue Methodist church. All are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

Capt. and Mrs w. H. Graves and Miss Virginia Graves have returned from Eu- rope after an absence of four months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
OUR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT
 FROM WOMAN'S VIEWPOINT
Mr. John Worth Kerns Personality-He is Sanguine of Success-Women Interested
 in Result.
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

Political situations generally, to wom- en of mediocre intellect and small im- agitation like myself, may not appeal very strongly; but the present one is not only amusing, but so puzzling that it would argue a woman devoid both of a sense of humor and her most famous characteristc-"curi not to be in- terested.
 When one stops to consider that the President of the United States, a gover- nor of a prosperous state, a presidential candidate, a world famous editor, the president of a great monopoly, and a number of other more or less important people are the "Dramatis Personae," in one of the biggest "squabbles,p to which the public has ever been audience we'll, now, leave it to you my women friends-isn't it amusing? All this per- formance over certain letters which pur- port to have been feloniously purloined from the files of a certain organization. And note; it is "mere man" who is do- ing the "squabblinge e-poaching in the preserves of femininity. Marked "Pri- vate-No Trespassing.'
 Just suppose it was a lot of women who were indulging in Billingsgate and &C., cusing each other of every possible mis- demeanor known to mankind-wouldn't t the men laugh? All of which goes ot to preface the fact that with all this in operation who can blame poor little bit of femininity for not grasping the situa- fiOn md knnurinor ;,, tics?" It is sort of a modernized Alice in Wonderland performance-only in that especial classic even the March Hare was more solictous of his reputa- tion than to have himself so demeaned
 
 Yesterday morning when the Vice Pres. idential candidate of the democratic party arrived here I donned my best tailor made and new chapeau and started down to call upon him.
 Somebody said: ''Oh. it is no use to go MT. Kern won't see you. He is a woman hater."
 T don't believe it. I exclaimed "fol they say he has a lovely wife, and wh, should he have married if he is a woman hater?' So with this parting thrust started.
 The answer came very soon after my card was sent, up that MT. Kern woule be glad to see me-"
 When I approached him he held out g friendly hand to greet me, and l felt like l had known MT. John Worth Kern al of my life. l said:
 MT. Kern will you talk to a woman?'
 He replied with a friendly smile. Wit the greatest pleasure. Won't you b, seated?"
 He had perfect loads of papers spread out before him on the table, and I knew he was busy, so I proceeded quickly ts say:
 Wont you tell me something abou Mrs Kern?'
 She Is just at present very much wor ried about our little boy who has ha, fever" said he. Each year we send hin to Michigan for this trouble and he L not doing so well, am sorry to say" l expressed my sympathy for the littl. fellow, and inquired if it was his baby boy.
 NO, it is John, Jr., aged 8 years. M,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Methodist Churches.

First church, Sixth avenue and Nine- teenth street-Services at the usual hours' with preaching at Il a. m and p. m. by the pastor, the Rev. James A. Dun can.
 Highlands, Eleventh avenue and Twen- ty-First street-Regular services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m., by the pastor, the Rev. Hoyt Dobbs. Eleventh Avenue, Eleventh avenue and Twentieth street, south-Preaching at Il a. m. and o'clock p. m. by the pastor the Rev. F. r. Culver.
 St. Johns Twentieth street and Avenue H--Preaching at both Il a. m. and p. m. by the pastor, the Rev. R. T. Tyler.
 Fountain Heights. Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street, north, preaching by the pastor the Rev. J. w. Dixon, at Il a. m. and p. m.
 Wesley chapel, Jasper avenue and Sev- enteenth street, north-Usual services at Il a. m. and s o'clock p. m. The Rev James H. Mccoy will preach at the Il o'clock morning service and the pastor the Rev. K M. Matthews, at the even- ing service.
 North Avondale, Fifth avenue and Forteth street. preaching at Il a. m. by the Rev. Willis J. Howard and at I:5u D. m. by the pastor, the Rev B. F. west. Avondale, 420S Fifth avenue, services at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m., with preaching by the raslcf the heE. AJ. V. SiSH6Si' at both services.
 West End, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. J. l.. Britain, at the usual time, Il a m. and F. m.
 Simpson (Nor,herr Methodist, corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty-fifth street, north-- Services tomorrow at Il a. m. and D. m, with preaching by the pastor, the \ Rev. F. H. Osborne.
 Twenty first Avenue, Twenty first, ave- nue, North Birnling ham Services tH1 a. m. and D. m., with preaching by the pastor as usual.
 Trinity, corner Avenue F and Twenty seventh street-Services at il a. m and D. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev oster K. Gamble
 Fulmers chapel-Preaching on second and fourth Sundays in the month at Il a. 1n and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor, the Rev. E. A. Wright Aa
 Presbyterian Churches.
 First church, Fourth avenue and Twenty-fr street-Preaching by the pas tor, the Rev. John W. Stagg, at Il a. m and p. m., as usual
 South Highlands Twenty-frst street and Highland avenue-The Rev Dr. Sterl- ing J. Foster occupying the pulpit al both morning and evening services Eve ming services at o'clock.
 Second church. Tenth avenue and
  services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Eve ming services at o'clock.
 Third church, Avenue c and Twenty second street-Preaching by the pastor the Rev. J. A. Bryan, at both services at Il a. m. and p. m.
 Central church, Fifth avenue and Eigh. teenth street-Preaching by the pastor the Rev. L. s. Handley, at Il a. m. Aft ernoon service at D. m.
 Vine street. West End-preaching at | a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, tht Rev. V. P. Merrell.
 East Lake, Eighty-first street and Un derwood avenue-The pulpit will be occu ped by the stated supply.
 Westminster. Twenty-fifth street ant Thirteenth avenue. north-Preaching b, the pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston, al 1l a. m. and s D. m.
 Avondale, Avenue c and Fortieth street-Preachi ing at the usual morning and evening services, Il a. m. and 7:3t p. m., by the pastor, the Rev. w. G Woodridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

youngest boy is only and his name is William," he replied.
 Isn't Mrs. Kern a great club woman?' asked.
 "She is a happy combination of the club woman and the home woman,' said our next Vice President with a proud smile. "The clubs she belongs to in In- dianapolis are civic in their tendencies, aiding and promulgating the citys inter- ests and requirements. Mrs. Kern is also greatly employed with the free kindergar- ten, over 2oOO children being connected with the various organizations
 That is a very worthy enterprise" I suggested. And now won't you tell me about your daughter?"
 d'Certainy, she received her education at Mrs. May Wright Sewelrs school in Indianapolis; and also at the Gardner ! school in New York;" said Mir Kern, and modestly added, q think she is a very sweet, nice girl.'
 To which I replied like a true Bromide, How could she be otherwise?" And, MT. Kern, tell me about your l church affiliations, won't you?' I asked. l 'I attend the Presbyterian church, my wife's church, but am not member of any. I am thoroughly orthodox in my views, however. and my mother was a 1 Methodist" he replied.
 I was making this visit to talk politics to MT. Kern, and 1 found myself instead talking clubs and children and churches, and all the other things women like. So I turned the conversation to political lines for I really was dying to know how un- der the sun, according to the newspapers, MT. Bryan, MT. Roosevelt, MT. Foraker, MT Haskell and MT. Hearst could all be right and not one of them wrong in this 'squabbling bYsiness,'' so I said
 MT. Kern. would you discuss the Has, kell affair with woman?''
 Just as soon as with a man." he promptly replied but there is nothing to say. I consider the incident closed. There are more important things"
 And I felt that he was right; and that he was too big and fine and splendid, this gentleman from Indiana, to be occupied with the "squabbing."
 So I said, What do you think the chances for success are in November?'
 Excellent" said he triumphantly.
 You come from a grand old state, Mr Kern" I observed-"one which has pro- duced many distinguished men, in the world of letters and Tn the political world"
 "Yes,'' he answered, and with a gentle kindly pride alluded to many of Indiana men of genius mentioning Lew Wallace James Whitcomb Riley. Maurice Thomp. son, Charles Major, Booth Tarkingfon George Ade, McCutcheon, the cartoonist and Meredith Nicholson, who is his neigh bor.
 There were numerous Interruptions jus at this time-telegrams, cards, and call CTS, so I arose to make my adieux.
 q thank you for coming" said tn affable, agreeable candidate, with a cor dial handshake, and I departed wishing him much success, which was more gen une and sincere than ever, since know that MT. Kern would grace the high of flee of vice president of the United States with honor to himself, his party and the American peoplei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

MT and Mrs. Samuel Quarles Hale an- nounce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Carolina Gordon, to pr. Arthur Joseph Minus, the wedding to take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 1 at their residence( s427 Willow avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

for the future, although an adverse in- fluence at the present time. The strong feature Of the statistical position is the knowledge that considerable business could be secured by making slight con- sessions.
 In woolens there is some pressure for quicker deliveries of sample pieces and a little new business, but duplicate or ders have not begun to appear.
 A little increase is recorded in both sales and shipments of shoes, but re- ports from travelling men of New Eng land manufacturers indicate a tendency to defer purchases as long as possible. This applies to both supplementary fall orders and spring samples.
 Leather continues quiet the lower grades moving most freely and tanners insist on full prices. Tanners exhibit little interest, taking only such lots as are needed for immediate business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Last chance to get $500 glasses for $1.00. Room POI Hood Bldg, Sd Ave. and 20th Street.

Account State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets at the spe- cial low rate of $5.20. Tickets on sale daily, Oct. 8 to g, ex- cept Sundays, limited Oct. 26. Trains leave 7::30 am, 4::25 pm. and 12::30 midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Epilepsy, Fits

Convulsions, or Spasms and St. Vitus' Dance are Nervous Diseases.A Most cases can be cured by, strengthening and build ing l1p the nervous system. To do this a nerve medi- cine is needed. Dr. Miles, Nervine will be found eficacious and satisfac- tory. It has cured many cases of these diseases and we believe it will cure you. We can give you names of many who have been cured through its use. Write for advice.
 My son John had epilepsy for years. and after having him treated by specialists for over 2 years he still continued to have spells. I had al- most given up in despair. but know Pills for sick headache, concluded to try the Nervine. During Juno, 1906, I gave him a teaspoonful three times Q day. then in July gave it as directed. and he has not had a spell since August 2s, 1906, and has taken no medicine since Jan.-07. I am writing the case just as 1t is hoping 1t will 4r16, <<1
 w. R. ALLISON. Mooresville, N. c.
 Your druggist seIls pr. Miles' Nerv. Inc, and we authorize him to return prlce of first bottle (onIy) if It falls fo benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Quarantine Is Raised.

Austin, Tex, October 2-The state health department, through Acting State Health Officer J. H, Florence, today raised the yellow fever quarantine which has been in effect against Havana and other points in Cuba for some time past and passengers from Havana and other Cuban ports will be allowed to leave Cuba and come here without detention. This action was based on a message re- ceived from the surgeon general of the marine hospital service conveying the in- formation that the government had raised the embargo existing at Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03

curtailment of fall output of whisky will follow the cut in the spring pro- duction.
 On the whole this weeks trade was probably the best that has been enjoyed for months past and while the impend- nig election is deterrent factor, there seems to be a general tendency in most lines to take hold on the theory that future trade is likely to show lasting and substantial gains.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending October l. num- bered 225, against 267 last week, and TIT in the like week of 1907. Canadian fail- ures for the week number 36 which com- pares with 32 last week, and 32 in this week in 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-03
Report on Ginning.

Washington, October 2.-The census bu- reau report on cotton ginning, issued to- day, shows 2,582,6 bales. counting round as half bales, ginned from growth of 1908 to September 25 compared with 1,532, 6O2 for the 1907; 2,057,2S3 for 1906, and 2,355, ,76 for 1905. Number of active ginneries this year is 23.650, compared with lSl21 for 1907 0.u6 for 1906 and 21,3S9 for 1905. Round bales included this year 55,01S, com- pared with 43, 369 for 1907; 6e,502 for 1906, and 74.S16 for 1905. Sea Island, 11,276 for 1908, 4259 for 1907, 26S9 for 1906 and 11,9S6 for 1905.
 By states the number of bales, counting ,c,,,,d as half halas and actiVa PinnerieS
New-York tribune., 1908-08-18
BAY STATE GAS.D
10 REOPEN MINES CLOSED IN 1851
TRANSFORMATION Difficulties Solved in Essex
County BY Electric Road.

The resumption Of operation Of the iron mines
near Sanford Lake. Essex County, is about TO be
undertaken, authority having been granted by the
Public Service Commission Of the ID District to
construct the Champlain & Sanford Railroad IN
Essex County. This region contains extensive iron
ore deposits. where mining operations were con-
e,rted from 1896 10 1851 when they abandoned
snd have not since been resumed.
Ore from the mines was awarded first prize for
rs quality al London exposition in 1S51, and just
why mining was discontinued in the district is not
clear, although it is supposed to have been due TO
the difficulty Of Transporting the product 1t IS
ssd that surveys which have just been made OF
the district indicate about 800 600 900 tons OF Of
which 80 per cent is iron.
Just who is back Of the project TO reopen the
mines has revealed. but is reported that
the Bethlehem Steel Corporation has acquired the
lands The new road to the mines will be operated
by electricity and viii connect with the Adirondack
division Of the Delaware & Hudson Company at
Riverside. The Delaware & Hudson interests are
not however. identified with the project, it is said
II well informed quarters
New-York tribune., 1908-08-18

,-o9r1r,>- TRADING-Foreign houses bought
IS 600 shares in the local market 49, s onsoIs
aricad international issues In Lonnon 60
80 ,,ncbanged but the general market Wa II, ~ '
and generally higher Prices were not aectSu t ~ -
- - ~ a $500 600 900 government loan' OWING
70 the source from which the report came Z
abroad was easy with no indication OF hlsHei
rates in the near future
coppEp PRICES LOwER-The Metal Ex-
.ba,ga bas made further reduction In its quoted
nrtces for all grades Of copper. Lake copper Is
now quoted at 1875; electrolyttc 1S1s ana casting
I2X cents a pound. A large copper sellne asenSS
.taosad ~ 40 600 600 pounds of copper IN the
roopth of July Most of the copper went 10 90
mestic consumers 1t IS understo'u &c. = =
agency in question IS selling no copper unuel II
oents a mound notwithstanding that the Metal TX
change is quoting close 10 1S13 cents a pouhd-
A ranresantaIlve Of one Of the largest prouuCilIS
companies says that copper stocks In tnIS ms oouli-
49,, are very low at the present time The PRO-
5,Ic+ion oF the Great Falls smelter of the Boston
and Montana is not yet up 70 norma l,tb uur Co.
nected IT will be by the first or next Ihoiltu- Cop
1er interests take a hopeful view or the sltuauon
and state that the reaction in the metal Is the
natural result of the sharp rise In the copper
metal since the first of the month
STANDARD OIL DIVIDEND--The Standard
~, r,o,,nor,, ~ New Jersey has declared divi-
dend for the quarter Of s6 snare me lase @ pr
cedinS disbursement was y snare on June 10
lost The Following shows the dividends declared
nv the company at this time for series on years;
on7 1906 and 1905. Sc a snare IN each yedI' lSvf
1onq ord 1902 dividends of S6 a share were de-
ciared: 1901 and 900 DIVIDENDS of SIS share We're
declared In 1900 TO this date dividends declared
- tbs cor,pany amounted to s3s share; 1901
70 $40 a share: in 1902. S95 a share in 1908. SS2
share: in 1904 s29 a share, and 1905. 1906 and
1907. $50 share.
soIrTHERN sTEEI, REORGANIZATION
Counsel for the reorganization committee of the
southern Steel Company reports that a sufficient
number of assents to the plan of reorganization
baya been received to insure the operation OF the
n1on Nothing now stands in the way of the re-
organization, except the formation Of an under
writing syndicate TO provide the company with
the So 600 900 which 1t needs
& HUDSON-FarmerS Loan and
Trust Company interim certificates for first and
refrndIng mortgage per cent bonds, due 194S, of
Tho delaware g. Hudson Company have been ad-
roitted to quotation in the unlisted department.
Of the Stock Exchange.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-18

DOMESTIC xCHANGE-Boston. 15c discount:
Chicago. SC discount; st. Louis. soc discount; San
Francisco sight 1Oc premium. telegraph 12l1c pre-
MUM; New Orleans, commercial soc discount
bank 81 premium: Cincinnati 1Oc premium Sa-
vannah. buying 3-16c discount, selling par.
BANK CLEARINCiS--N York. exchanges
s126 $50 $685. balances $7.76603 Chicago, exchanges
s37 29S 421 balances s2.745 957; Boston exchanges
s15773.775. balances 81 1873; Baltimore, ex-
changes SO. .562 64S, balances S30i,65S.
SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver, 51hc. Mexican
silver dollars. 45c. Bar silver in London closed at
% 11-16d; advance, Lied.
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid II IS: Lisbon. II.
MEXICAN EXCHANGE Mexican exchange on
New York is quoted at 2Ol&c
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS-Cus receipts
reported from Washington, sS54,52S; internal reve-
receipts. $1.101504: miscellaneous receipts $6S.
1872 Receipts for the day. t2024,s14; expenditures
S2,210 000 Receipts for the month to date. S25,-
224 572: expenditures s26.370000: excess Of ex-
penditures $1,135,42S Receipts for the fiscal year
to date. s77.39401S; expenditures, $103, PCS o0O
cess of expenditures, s25. $50.
SUB-TREASURY.-The Sub Treasury debt
the Clearing House $1.523,746
New-York tribune., 1908-08-18
THE TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA
s7-4s Wall ST.. New York
.oro,,r pp.NcH. LONDON OFFICE:
222 Broadway. s5 Gresham d. bondO- L.
cTrRB MARKET TRADING.

Trading in the market for OUTSIDE seCuII.,T t
was moderately active Price movements -, II 80 80
tions in many of the leading issues AIter mn
day a steadier developed on covering anu
better inside support Bay state Gas va SI -
tic hut 6rmer Chicago Subway was irregular
Standard Oil was neglected. Manhattan transit
was easier In the mining group Nevada COli-
soIidated and Cumberland-Ely, after early hedVl-
ness developed strength, United Copper was IN
fair demand and fuctuated within narrow HfIits.
Yukon Gold, La Rose and NipisslnS ruleo apou'
s+eadv BOSTON Nevada-UTtah and Miami were
slightly easier Cobalt Central was lower on real
izing but offers taken The rich new strikes
in the mine have resulted In large acCuniula l ia
ton of the stock by inside interests. Detailed op-
erations follow: