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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
FIuuncen ,u C,ood shnpe.

Chairman Villain, of the reunion ex- ecutive committee, which handled the Confederate reunion with such marked success, said Saturday afternoon:
 The finances of the reunion are in most excellent shape.
 We have vouehered $s.500 of bills. and approved, ready for voucher $2.500 more. Besides, we have at the outside something like $2:50o more of obliga- ttons. making total expense for the reunion of little less than Si5.000
 This exceeding small expense ac- count will permit the committees to return to subscribers to the reunion fund not less than ten per cent of their contributions. a very gratifying result to the committed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
EXHIBIT IN SELMA
TUBERCULOSIS SOCIETY BEGINS
 DISPLAY THEltE MONDAY.
Negroes Evince Interest In War on Disense---4srimary Election Ask
 Cd For---Fire im Cotton
Advertiser Bureau, l,

Selma June lS.
 The exhibit of the American Tuber : culosis Society will be opened In tnis city on Monday morning. Ihe eAhiDlS at the corner of Washington and Dal- las Streets and during the time that lt is on display here there IS no doupt but that if will be viewed by several thousand citizens from all over Cen tral Alabama. Each memoer oL tne County Board of Health has been very active during the past tsW ,n,, , and if is expected that a great good will result from the stay of the exhibit
 considerabte @ interest in the exhibit is being manifested among the negroes of Selma Wednesday and Seturoay have been set aside as especial days TOT negroes to view the exhibit and com civ ia active in working up enthus- iasm among the members of the race: This committee which is composed ot Prof. R. B. Hudson. Rev. H. q. Fol lard. John Bean, Duncan Irby, Wll- liam Clark, Rev. Hunter. pr. McCou and Dr. W Clark met with pr ~. ., Roran Friday afternoon and discussed at some iength the best methods of getting all of the negroes in the city to view the, exhibit and to learn the lesson which it will teach them.
 Al the Baker School this afternoon at ( o'clock there was he'd meeting of the Coiored Ministers Conferences This meeting will result in eacn nS gro preacher announcing from hls pull pit tOn.orro morning and tomorrow night the value that the exhibit VIII prove to the members of. their race. Among whom consumption iS increaB- tng at great ratio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Ffre At EsteIIe Mills.

A small blaze was discovered in the office of the Estelle Cotton Mills in the northwestern part of the city this morning. How the blaze originated headway before 1t had been discovered the ire would probably have been a serious one and the loss would have been large.
 Ia has been standing in a corner of the office. Tn entering the ofiice this morn ing this umbrella was found Tn blaze and the flames was slowly eating th heir way into the floor of the ofilce and the walls The umbrella was trown out in- 10 the street and the fire in the ofice was extinguished before any damage had been done
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
SUMMER SCHOOL SUCCESS.
Instftutfon At University Passes stas
 of OrganfzatiOn.

0H UEE4n1E0NhOn.
 University, June l3.--(Special. )-The period of organization at the Summer School has come to a close and a working over of the registration fg- ures up to date reveals some interest ing facts. In the first place, there were up to the close of business hours yesterday afternoon a total of one hundred and eighty nine matricula- tions. This is a decrease of thirty-flve from the enrolment of the same date during the session of 1907, but a gain of fifty one over that of the same time in 1906. From these figures, 1t seems that the school of 1908 will be of av- craze size.
 What is particularly gratifying to the management is that the teachers enrolled this year are of a very high grade for the most part When the Summer School was organized in 1904, number of University courses were offered, in the hope that there would be demand for them. It turned out, however, that most of the students of that session came for the sole purpose of preparing themselves for the state board examination for eachers' certifi- cates. And an overwh clinics majority of these were for applicants for the lower grades. They seemed to have no other purpose than passing the ex- hIllfHatiOHs TOT lL was uluicuit tO get them to attend the lectures of eminent men in the educational world. This condition of affairs, however, has im- proved with each session until now those here for general culture and for the life and first grade certificates outnumber those seeking the second and third grade certificates. Ap- plicants for no certificate, AS; for life and third grades more than two to one. certificate. S; for first grade, 73; for second grade, 55; for third grader.
 It is very ely that there will be number of new student to come fin today and Monday. for the reduced rates which were not available on Thursday and Friday will be on again
 Next week the lectures begin. On Monday at the general assembly Dr. Edwin Boone Craighead. President of Tulane University of Louisiana. will begin series of talks to run through 6ut the week. his hours heinz 1o:3o a. m, and ?. m. His subject will be The History of Euducation."
 President Abercrombie left yesterday afternoon on a business trip to Bir- mingham. He will probably return tonight.
 Do you know we make the best Ice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
HTREnNIAN. pICNIr,T

On Wednesday, June 24, the Ancient order of Hibernians give their annual Barbecue and Picnic at Jackson's Lake. Good music, athletic contests, a fine dinner and amusenients of aII kinds. Ask about eur handsome list of gifts, including Gas Stove, Dress Pattern, Umbrella, China Press, and 100 piece Dinner Set. Tickets 75c. Railroad fare 25 cents. Everybody Invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
selma Girl on Program of couerv.torx .l L' 0f

Boston, June ISpecial.)-One of the leading numbers on a long pro- gram of q public recital given this af- ternoon by pupils of the New England Conservatory of Music, was a Selma Ala. girl. Miss Annelu Burns. who won the conservatory tennis tourney a week ago.
 Miss Burns contributed two violin numbers. Bohm's 'Moto Perpetuo," and Wieniawskfs 'Romanze" from D. minor concert. She scored success and was accorded high praise from the critics pretatiou.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
HuntwviIIe N, M, C. A.

Huntsville, June .--(Special. )-- The directors of the new Y. M. c. A. held Q meeting last night and appoint ed a committee to locate temporary quarters for the organization. A num- Der of propositions are being consld- cred for a permanent home but 1t is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Nreetinr of Cara Club.

Mrs Preston Bennett deIighfuIIy entertained the members of the Frt- day Bridge Club and number of other friends yesterday morning at her home on Dallas Street. The apartments prettily adorned with ferns and cut fiowers. The trophy for the past month was awarded to Mrs. J. " Mabry. At conclusion of the game delicious re- treatments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
MRS. JULIA A. HARRIS DEAD.
We'll Known Women of Huntsville IT pires at sons Home.

Huntsville, June 13.--(Special. )--Mrs. Julia A. Harris. aged 5s years. died this morning at the home of her son. Oscar Harris. on Grove avenue. She was Ill month previous to her death.
 Mrs. Harris was the widow of the late Virginius c. Harris and Is surviv- ed by the following sons and daught- CTS: ". O. Harris J. Oscar Harris, Roy Harris. Mrs. Ed T. Bailey and Mrs. Robert A Moore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
verdicf for nnmare..

Decatur. June 13.--(Special l--In the Morgan County Law and Equity Court here James Morton was given a ver- dict for $200 against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. Nor ton claimed to have been elected from train
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
ytevfveI ln Decntur.

Decatur, June 13.-(Speciai .)--The Rev. !. R. wiggs. of Memphis. Tenn. will arrive here Monday and will as- sist the Rev. J. e. Merrill in revival service which will commence tomor- row in the First Baptist Church. East New Decatur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Nav.fo Te.rr nent. Chnt,u

Huntsville, June 13.-(Special. )-- In an unusually interesting ten-inning game yesterday afternoon the Navajo score of I2 to 8. The batteries were Wiley ana Hilliard for the Navajos and Ward and Davis for Chain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

, Huntsville. June 1a--tSpeciaL)-W. J. Bennett and Company, grading con- tractors. win start the first grading of the Nashville and Huntsville Railway a mile west of this city Monday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
nnfe for I.icnlc Namea.

The Committee of Arrangement ol the Harmony Club have announced tha the annual picnic of that orgAnizasion june 2s. Active preparations are now being made for the coming picnic and 1t prorlises to be one of the most pril- liant and largely attended in the ms
 Resides the members Of the club and their friends in Selma who VIII spend the day In the woods with the Har. n1ony Club, 1t Is expected tnat tatke les in the state will come to selma ana enjoy the dayfins the woods with tneir Selma friendAs. s 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Capt3in stuart Tsansferred.

Washington, June i3-Captain Edwin R. Stuart, corps of engineers stationed at Savannah, Ga. has been ordered by the War Department to transfer his present duties to lieutenant Colonel Dan e KfnRman, Corps of Engineers. After consultation with the Chief o1 Engineers here. Captain Stuart will said on August 5th for Manila, to be- come assistant to the Chief Engineer of the Philippine division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
CThlcke. ThIef Cauhwt

Bob Bell, negro, was tried in police ious character and was fined sfO and cost. The negro was arrested early this moning and had a sack in which there were nearly a dozen chickens which the police believe that he stole during the night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Bromwht a Good Price.

WeIi Brothers fs5 bales of cotton at ia cents round. This lot of cotton was raised by M F. Smith of Marion June ton and averaged strict middiing in grade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Falae Alarm Uan.e. Rua

A false alarm of fire about o'clock last night called several of the com and McDonouNh Streete. No cause for the alarm could be discovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

An Italian cargespondent of The Lon don Times predicts that the use of concrete in boat building will largely take the place of iron and stoeL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Miss Irma Marx of Greensboro | spending today here the guest of Misi EsteIIe Adler while enroute to Mont gomery to visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Misses Gertie Meyer ana Maude Schuster and Messrs Harry Marx, Je- rome Seigle, Monroe Haas and Sam Kayser left this afternoon for Mont gomery to attend the Falcon Club pie nic tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Mrs. Rosa KatzenberE and Mrs. M. Seigle have returned from Birmingh where they have been for the past few days visiting friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Mrs. Louis Schwartz and children are spending a few days in Jefferson with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Mrs. E. T. Gilmer of Marion Junction Is here for a day or so with relatives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
MONpAY ONLY.
nnlIrr.,h NVnrk Cnm,nrnced.

17 ms. Sugar, ..,. .s. ...... .eI.O0 24-TD. Sack Flour. .!f............0 .0Sc.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Miss Estelle Adler will leave on Mon day for Greensboro to visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
MISS BURNS PRAIsEp.

not likely that the Association will build for a year yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
sTUDTTO
NOT UNION MEN.

Statement Made Denying Reference to
 These Men as Mmchlnfsts.
 The members of the Machinist's s Union have Issued a statement in which they deny published statement that either Wade Hampton Hunter or Thomas Sumerall. the man he killed was member of the union or was em- ployed by them as machinists of the Western of Alabama
 Both men, they say. were boiler make not machinists, and both had been employed by the Western as boalermakers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
VISITORS LINGERING
REUNION GUESTS REMAIN LONG IN
 BIRMINGHAM.
several Hundreds of strangers Stay ia Town to See Magic City,
 All Pleased With Treatment.

Birmingham, June 13.--(Special)-- Though the eighteenth reunion of the Confederate veterans Is history and Birmingham. after playing the gracious host for several days, has returned to a daily routine of work many of the re-, cent visitors are still in the city, and aome will remain several days longer.
 The great bulk of the guests were transported to their homes- almost as quickly as they dropped Into Birming- ham. but many remained behind to pay lingering visits to friends and rela- tives, It Is estimated that between 500 and 1000 were still in the city at the { end of the week.
 Hundreds came not only to attend the reunion but to visit friends and relatives, and to see the wonderful city of Birmingham. Seeing Birmingham" parties were numerous the days fol- lowing the reunion. In the excitement and rush of the three days of celebra- ton and festivity. there was no oppor- sof interest around Birmingham. In the quiet of the aftermath, the oppor- tunity is excellent
 < Veterans in uniform were stu fa- miliar sights on the Btreete Saturday and at the social events following the great convention were present many visitors who we're attracted by the re- union.
 Among these late visitors are many who will carry the best formed and most lasting impression of the city. having seen Birmingham in her na- turaI condition as well as In holiday attire. The majority of the guests yet within the gates were induced to stay by the favorable impression the city made on them, and will leave with none but high opinions of Birmingham and her people.
 As matter of fact the great re- union was not an event of three or four days, but of more than q week, beginning several days before the for maI opening and extending over several days after the last feature on the program had been carried out. The early arrivals and the lingering vis- itors share the same enthusiastic well come and hospitality accorded during the three eventful days to the vast multitudes within the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

Do you know we make the best Ice Cream in the wOrIdf If you don't It is because you haven't tried it. Try it for your Sunday Dinner. Sandwich A
 sharp, Phones DOT and DOS. --Ady
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
HOW Vet. were Entertnsned.

Birmingham, June 13--(Spectal)- Major George Gorff. General Manager of Hotel Gordon. is finishing his work of entertaining the veterans at the Fair Grounds during the reunion. Major Gorff had the most responsible position on the committee and he did his work well. Major Gorff is first lieutenant of Camp Fred s. Ferguson of Pratt City and member of Gem eral Harrisons staff.
 The grounds around Hotel Gordon were thoroughly cleaned before the mattresses. cots and cooking utensils were placed.
 Nine large stoves. two large boilers. several eighteen-gallon kettles and fit- teen cooks were employed.
 From 4,000 to 1000 veterans were fed each day and an average of 4.o0o slept there at night.
 The table space accommodated l.26O at one time and the veterans were served promptly and abpndantly. Major Gorff and Hotel Gordon are re- garded the banner entertainers of All reunions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
annInI nnh PernonnI

pr. .Nassets of New Orleans will spend tomorrow here with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
MONDAY ONLY.

zy ms. sugnF... ... ... ....s...e1.0t ez>Fb. Sack Flour. ........ CSC,
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Few rsnnkruptcy Petitvons.

Birmingham. June ismsspecial)- perity is the small number of petitions in bankruptcy which are now being filed in the United States District Court. During the first twelve days of the month there were nine petitions. The average per month has been seventy five. Some days there are six and sew en. None of the eases so far flIed this month represent a large sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17

ings over dividend maintenance at other points. The continued shrinkage in rail- road earnings, coupled with the heavy additions to share capital which is to di- vide claims to earnings hereafter made the great transcontinental lines vulner able to this consideration Great North ern preferred, Northern Pacific, St. Paul and Canadian Pacific all were acutely af- fected
 The course of the market was not an entire surprise to observers less closely concerned in the speculation.
 The extent of the rise in itself has sug- gested the approach of a reaction.
 The moderate pace of the business inn provement had indicated the over discounting of this in the securities mar ket.
 The effort at liquidation finds little ab- sorption demand to meet it, as the general public interest in the speculation has been at no time great.
 The active selling pressure continued up to the close, which was weak at the low est prices.
 Bonds were heavy. Total sales, par value, $3.2S6.OO0.
 United States As coupons, declined % per cent in the bid price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
STOCK MARKET HAS
 SLIGHT REACTION Prices Seek Lower General
 Level In Street HAD BECOME TOO STRONG Downward Course of Market Is No Surprise to Those Closely Con-
 cerned In SpecuIation-Re-
 action Was Expected.
HAD BECOME TOO STRONG

New York; September 16.-All that P. H. Hartman had to impart concerning the properties in which he is interested fell far short of what the speculative imagination had been led to expect dur ing weeks of buying of the stocks at steadily advancing prices It was disap- pointment on this score that caused the crumbling of prices today more than any other factor. MT. Harriman's terse req son for the great strength in the stocks of his railroads was that it was "be- cause they were too weak before.'' The weakness today might be explained with equal justice as due to stocks having be- come too strong.
 The realization that there was to be no Union Pacific holding company and dis tribution of treasury assets, no immedi- ate valuable rights on Southern Pacific in connection with new financing, no extra disbursement on Northern Pacific, and in fact, no actuality on which to base numerous other rumors which have kept alive speculative enthusiasm for some time past, left holders of stocks with the dread that they should be purchasing phantoms and overriding the speculation. The action of the market gave warning also that measures of control and sup port for prices were not to be enforced with the same determination as lately.
 The vigorous resistance shown by prices to selling pressure for some time past has quieted all apprehensions which might arise on the part of the purchas- CTS of stocks for an advance The con- viction thus fostered that powerful combination of capitalists, equipped with hundreds of millions of dollars in loans on call, had set themselves to hold and advance prices, was shaken by the evil dence of distribution of holdings when ever the market was strong enough to absorb them.
 Reading served as the instrument for support of the market, as was the case yesterday. That stock was about the only one to show positive strength at any time. New York Central advanced a point tenn porarily when it became known that the regular dividend had been declared. The relief from fears of a reduction in that dividend did not avail to reassure misgiv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
COTTON MARKET REACHES HIGH POINT Highest Prices Since Low Level
 September 2 BUT LATER EASES OFF Close Is Steady at Net Advance of to 5 Points-sales Amount to
 About 15o,ooo Bales-cables
 Are Disappointing.

New York, September 16.-The cotton market sold at the highest prices. reached since the low level of September 2, dur ing today's session, but later eased off with the close steady at a net advance of to points. Sales for the day were estimated at 150,O00 bales
 The market opened steady at decline of to points in response to disap- pointing cables, less favorable Manches- ter advices, reports that the West In- dian storms was passing out to sea and a favorable weather map, but bearish traders were by no means aggressive, and the market soon steadied on covering, becoming very firm during the middle or the day, with October selling up to solo and January to S.72c, or 12 to 13 net points higher and about 6S points aoove the recent low level on October con- tracts This advance was due to Wall street support as well as a demand from shorts, and was probably encouraged by reports of steadier interior markets and of better demand for spot cotton from New England spinners
 Some of the buying is believed to be based on expectations Of pulllsh Oc- tober condition report on the 2d of that month, and the approach of the frost pe- riod, which is usually preceded by con siderable nervousness on the part or the shorts. The reaction late in the day was due to realizing and local pressure.
 Receipts at the ports today, S1,942 bales, against 21,491 last week and 21,s2S last year. For the week, 160,0o0, against 12S,- s29 last week and 15O,S62 last year. To- days receipts at New Orleans, 4O2s, against 1764 last year. and at Houston, |, ,5SS, against 1898 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-17
WHEAT MARKET IS
 ACTIVE AND HIGH At The Opening Prices Are
 Firm At An Advance ALL FACTORS ARE BULLISH. Corn Market Is Under Pressure, With Bulls Out of the Trading-Oats
 Decline and Provisions
 Are Also Lower.
ALL FACTORS ARE BULLISH

Chicago, September 16.-The wheat mar ket today turned surprisingly active and strong unexpected strength at Liverpool offsetting the effect of continued heavy arrivals in the northwest. Corn was weak, December closing 5sc and September Ac lower. Oats declined slightly while pro- visions sold off sharply.
 At the outset the market for wheat was firm with December 1Alps4c over the previous close. Early offerings based on the heavy northwest receipts and in some instances a desire to secure profits were in large volume but December dropped off only ssc from initial prices. A reac- tlon which followed gradually drew most of the traders to the bull side At it's best the market offered $1O1B for Sep tember; s101B for December; $1.03A for May and these prices held at the close being for September and December Pc over yesterday. The talk of a reduc- tion by Italy of the import duty on wheat was also a factor in determining the trend in prices. The advance at, New York created more than a full shipping difference between that market and this one. Primary receipts were 1,715,000 bush els, against 1,27O,0OO a year ago. Local receipts were 52 cars, contract grade Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago report ed receipts of 1858 cars compared with LOLA last week and 701 a year ago. The corn market was under great deaI of pressure today, leading longs appar- ently leaving the market to take care of itself. Short selling was much in evidence not only by specialists in corn but by wheat traders September at one time sold at 7Sc, Ac under yesterday s close. There was much talk of offer ings from Oklahoma and Kansas of corn for October shipment to Kansas City and Chicago. Local receipts were 2O3 cars, %6 contract grade The weakness of corn was shared by the oats market and number of weak long lines were closed out. Cash oats in the sample market were off 15c. Receivers operating in the northwest, however, reported a marked falling off in fresh arrivals dur ing the last ten days by country ele- vators The close, while at loss of B QAc was comparatively steady. Local receipts, 197 cars.
 The range of prices for provisions was lower, as there was a good deal of profit taking influenced by the decline in corn. A steady run of hogs at packing cen ters was also influential in the decline. December options at the close were from 1o@20c lower.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat, 53 cars; corn, 291; oats, PTS; hogs, 21,0O0 head.
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