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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15
THE GENERAL MARKET.

AS far as the fruit market is con-
cerned, there is little change to report.
California fruits rule the market, the
citrus fruits still being in the greatest
demand. An Improvement in the APP
pie market is looked for in the early
spring, as the culIs are cleared away,
although present conditions are as un,
toward as at any time during the
winter. The potato market is on the
rapid decline with prospects of an
even lower market in the spring, when
the 1000 carloads still unshipped in
the State of Washington, commence
to move. The same condition is an
ticpated with carrots, rutabagas, tur-
nips and other root vegetables. The
onion market has weakened during
the last week, owing to unexpected
shipments from Oregon and Eastern
Washington. 1t is anticipated that
early Strawberries will open on a
higher market than last year, but the
average price for the season will de-
pend, of course, on the abundance of
the supply and the intervals of ship
ping.
The warm weather is bringing in an
abundance of eggs from the local field
and these shipments, together with
those from the East, have started the
market on a slow decline. The prices
will probably continue to drop for six
weeks or so, until the bottom is
reached at 16 to 10 cents, and then
the reaction will bring the price back
to normal. Poultry is on the decline,
owing to the heavy shipments from the
East. This is the first time in the his
tory of the business that large con-
signments of live poultry have been
made from the East, but it is coming
in at the present time in carload lots,
which necessarily holds down the mar
ket on local produce.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15
Potato Market-William Me

Potato Market-William Meister,
proprietor of the California Commits
sion Company states that the outlook
for the spring potato market is even
worse than is generally believed. 1--WE
know from a personal canvas of the
situation" he said, that there are at
least 1000 cars of potatoes of last
years crop in the Northwest that have
not been shipped. If these commence
moving rapidly, the already weak pota-
to market will take slump that will
make somebody sick. l can see moth
ing ahead for the spring and summer
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

Everything seems to indicate a
breaking of the conditions Of the Sc
attic market Broader demand for all
lines of produce and happier condi-
tons all the way round" The fore
going is a statement made by Mr.. S. A..
Hull, of Hull Hamlet Company, COM
mission brokers of Western Avenue,
Seattle. Continuing, Mr.. Hull said:
"The renewed activity on the part Of
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

cover again. The poultry market is
being beaten down by the carload
shipment of live poultry to this mar
ket. This is the first time that live
poultry has been shipped in any guam
titles from the East and Middle West,
although shipments of dressed poultry
have always been heavy.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

Write for the Security Savings and
Safe Deposit Co.'S information book.
It's chuck full of things you may want
to know any minute of the day. Ad-
dress 113 Seneca ST.. Seattle, Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

AUSTIN BROS, JObbers of butter, eggs
and cheese. Make money for you ana
us by writing for quotations. 112O Post
ST., Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

w. BIGELow CO., Commission Mer-
chants, Seattle, Wash. One of the con-
seryative. substantial houses of Western
Avenue. Write us for market informa-
ton.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

FERGUSON, KLYCE Sc CO., Inc, Whole
sale fruit, vegetable and produce.
General Commission Merchants. Long
Distance 1853. Glib Western Ave-, Sc
attic. Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15
WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKERS.

WEST STREET CARRIAGE co. lSuc-
cessors to Bredes-Duffy Coz Wagon
and Carriage Builders.
Repairing a speciality.
Horseshoeing by expert workmen
only. ... u,,
112O Western Ave-. Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

ENGLISH ROCK CO.-Wholesale deal
ers in butter, eggs, cheese, poultry
and farm produce. 92O-22 Post St. Sc
attic, Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

H. S. EMERSON CO., Inc, Seattle,
Wash. Wholesale Commission Dali
ers.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

SMITH 81 BLoXOM- Wholesale COM
mission merchants in fruits and gem
eral produce. References: Washington
Trust Co., 629 Western Ave; j. w.
Goodwin, Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

GORDON 81 CO.-General commission
merchants. Everything in fruits ana
produce. ConsignmentS solicited 9O5-
10 Western Ave-, Seattle, Wn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

F. p. TAYLOR Sc CO., Commission
Merchants. Wholesalers of fruits,
nuts, raisins, honey, eggs and poultry.
81 Western Ave-, Seattle, Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

A. d. BLOWERS g. CO., Inc.--Dealers
in produce, butter. eggs, fruit, poul-
on consignments. S17-S19 Western Ave,
Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

NORTH COAST PRODUCE co. VIM.
NJ Harrington, Mgr. Wholesale but
ter, eggs, cheese, poultry and farm pro-
duce. 312 Railroad Ave. So, Seattle
Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15
SHOES
SHOES
SHOES

If YOU can't get fitted at home write
us We can fit you. Mems shoe store
Seattle. Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

GEO. w. HoFFMAN-Making wagons
for heavy hauling my speciality. Sc
attic, Wash
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

BURcH BROS. g. R. Burch, j. w.
Burch). 1906 Western Ave-, Seattle,
Wash. Write for our instructions on
how to prepare poultry for market
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

SEATTLE SALE AND FEED STABLES.
(E e. Powell, successor to j. -
Conney) Heavy draft horses a special
ty. All stock guaranteed as represent
ed. ITO Western Ave-, Seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

MODERN CARRIAGE Co.-Manufac-,
turers and repairers of all kinds OF
vehicles, General blacksmithing and
wagon works Satisfaction guaranteed.
1908 Western Ave, Seattle, Wn.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-02-15

THE STAR CARRIAGE Co.-General
Blacksmithing. All kinds of vehicles
Seattle Wash. Shop phone, Main 376S.
Speciality of horseshoeing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
NEW RECORD MADE
BY FIRE FIGHTERS
Losses of 1907 Amounted to
S337517.79
BEST SHOWING EVER MADE
Only Large Fire of Year Was Chali-
foux-Mayberry Buildings With
Loss of About
$4,000.
BEST SHOWING EVER MADE

The record is made At 10 o'clock
last night, when the whistles blew for
the new year. the Birmingham fire de-
partment went across the line with the
best record ever made in Birmingh I'M
The losses for the year 1907 amount to
$337,517.79, which is the lowest figure
IN 1--WE years, and the best showing
ever made on the amount of property
at risk.
The figures lower those for 1906 by
$55,512.6O from $S92.O29.8S, which was
itself a record, being s250,OOO less than
the year previous. The number of fires
was so more than ever before. The
department, under the direction of
Chief A. V. Bennett, with the hearty
cooperation of every member and also
due to the improvements which were
made during 1906, has reached a high
standard Every muscle has been
strained to hold down the fire losses,
and while several times the heart of
the business section has been threat
ened heroic fighting has come off
with small Joss. There has been but
one large fire this year, which was the
Chalifoux- Mayberry buildings with a
loss of about $4,000.
The records. including every detail,
are carefully kept by Capt. Ed Keith,
and it is through his methods and
courtesy, that The Age Herald is able
to present the losses. on the first of
the year. Here they are:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the
office of the probate court yesterday in
the following transactions in real estate,
in which amounts of $1,000 or more We're
involved:
S2750-J M. Deadman and Bessie B..
Deadman to Walter B. O'Brien, lot II, in
block ia. as shown on the map of the
Elyton Land company's survey of Bir-
mingham, fronting so feet on the north
line of Avenue F, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets, and extending
back 100 feet to an alley in the rear.
$2750-John harrington to ]. H. Finch
and George c. Davis, the northwest quar-
ter of the southwest quarter of section 3
township II, range west; also the north
east quarter of the southeast quarter of
section 8, township II, range 4 west, ex-
cept one acre.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
Outlook for New Year.

And what will 1908 bring about?
In Birmingham proper there is peace.
1t is evident that the present city council
with its present plan of administering to
the wants of the people will continue in
force. The police commission has settled
its dispute, to all intents and purposes.
and to the belief of the people
The late financial stress is no longer df
it ever was in birmingham felt. The
banks have more money in their vaults
than is stipulated by law. The cotton
crop. while being short. is bringing good
prices. The people are contented and
happy, and confidence is fast returning
The state and the railroads will clash
again, true. The state counsel will
make answer tn the federal courts in
functions Monday January 10. While, of
course, nothing positive is known con-
corning the outcome II Is generally be-
lieved that the row will finally be placed
before the supreme court of the United
States.
While there is danger from blind
tigers" and other illegitimate means of
dsposng of whisky. there is a desire on
the part of the officers of the city. and
the people of all classes. to see the prohi-
bition laws rigldly enforced. Thomas F.
Parker of the police commission, has
stated his intention of striving for an en-
forcement of prohibition. and Governor
Conner has promised to see that the state
laws are respected everywhere and at all
times.
But as a whole the outlook is peaceful
enough. and the people, for long time
forcibly torn from their work, are hum
ming a tune and making money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
BISHOP ANDREWS DEATH.
Deceased Was Father of f. n. An
dreWs of Birmingham.

News of the death of Bishop E. G. An
drews, bishop of the Methodist church
of New York, was received in Birming-
ham yesterday with the keenest regret.
Bishop Andrews died yesterday at his
home in Brooklyn.
The deceased bishop was the father of
e. H. Andrews Of Birmingham. Mr. An
drews was called to New York last Sum
day on account of the dangerous illness of
his father Surviving the deceased are
his widow and two daughters
Bishop Andrews was in Birmingham
last June, this being the last time he
made a trip through the south. He was
here to officiate in the wedding ceremony
of his granddaughter, Miss Grace An
drews, when she was married to Mr.
Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
Commercial EXCHANGE oroanized.

Articles of incorporation were filed in
the office of the probate court yesterday
by the Birmingham Commercial ex-
change. The new corporation proposes
to conduct business of furnishing in
formation regarding the markets of the
world, especially in such products as
grain, cotton and securities. The author
lied capital stock of the company is
$1,000, but 1t will begin business with
$1,000 paid up and subscribed. The OFF,
GERS and directors elected for the first
year are r. II. Gilbert, president: N. H.
Burt, vice president and F. H. Clayton,
secretary and treasure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
CROWD EXPECTED
AT Y. vi. c. A. TODAY
Turkey Dinner and Supper Will Be
Served To Callers After
noon and Evening.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion will no doubt be thronged this af-
ternoon and night at the open house
reception. The members of the Young
Womens Christian Association will
have a leading part in the programme
and everybody will be guaranteed a
good time.
From 10 to the spa will serve d
turkey dinner and supper from to
8 o'clock.
From 4 to o'clock these young
ladies will serve fruit punch to all
callers: Misses Eva Conner, Marie
Smith, Ruby Bishop, Pearl Kiker, Grace
Hardie, Annie Kolk, Lillian Orr and
Henrietta Wilcox. At o'clock they
will be relieved by these: Misses Han
nah Elliott, Nellie Sloss, Margaret
Stakely, Daisy Watkins Fannie Dren-
men, Clarice Watkins, Daisy Love and
Florence Ballard. Mrs. 1. D. Steele and
Mrs Margaret Ramsay will have
charge of the work and Miss Corrine
Handley will provide the music for the
occasion.
At O'Clock the following games
will be run off in the gymnasium:
Junior relay race, Powell school VS..
Y. M. C. A; junior basketball, st. Paul
school VS.. Y. M. 6. A; senior basket
ball, Intermediates VS.. Steele-Smith,
business mems volley ball, Noon Glass
VS.. Night Glass.
Public inspection of baths and SWIM
ming pool at $50.
At s o'clock there will be game
of basketball between the Greater Biz
mingham Invincibles and the Y. M. Z.
A. first team. At 9 o'clock swim
ming contest open to all present.
Misses Balm and Orr, Messrs. Rid
die and Hogan will also render musical
numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
Holiday at Postoffice.

Holiday hours will prevail at the post
office today, the stamp and delivery win
dows being open from until 10 a. m.
The registry and money order depart
ments will be closed all day. as usual on
holidays. There will be one delivery of
mail to the residence and two in tho
business district during the morning
=,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
NEGRO Arrested for Murder.

VIII Reason, a negro. was arrested yes
terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff ].
Newt Curl. The negro was arrested for
murder which he is alleged to have
committed some time ago, and was Jailed
yesterday afternoon on a capias from the
criminal court. He is being held a, The
county Jail without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01

was adjournment, the legislature think
ing the railroads captured for sure. But
not so, for President Milton Smith of the
Louisville and Nashville Immediately
sought and obtained new injunctions from
the Federal court. This fight is one of
the year that will trespass on the pre-
cinct of the happy boy born this morn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
Machlnists, HEADQUARTERS.

The headquarters of the Machinists
union have been removed to 1908
Third avenue and the locals will hold
all their regular meetings at that place
instead of in the Hood building as
heretofore
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December a.-Foreeast
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and
colder. Thursday, fair with fresh north
east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Loren Vance jennings.

Loren Vance Jennings, aged five years,
died yesterday morning. at 1920 o'clock,
at the residence of his parents, 1915 First
avenue, East Lake. Death resulted from
pneumonia and accompanying complica-
lions. The funeral arrangements have
not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
Special Matinee Bijou today.
A Contented Woman.

Expert packing. Private
lock room storage. House
hold goods or fixtures. Har-
ris Transfer Company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01
e. T. Shaw & Son. JUndertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,
Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01

FOR RENT-Southeast cor.
Sd and Goth. known as Stag Sa-
loon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01

City Attorney Smith, didn't he advise
you that John l.. Parker was president
Of the council and for you. not to inter-
fere as you did in the council chamber"
The chief replied that he did not ask
the CITY attorney for an nninion
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-01

CONTINUED ON PAGE s.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
Fall Trade Better.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
of Trade says:
Preparations for fall trade are on a
fairly liberal scale, testifying conf
dence in the future. The jobbers are
receiving moderate supplementary or
ders for prompt shipment, while retail
sales expand in response to seasonable
weather
Building operations increase at
many points, creating a better demand
for lumber ond other materials, but
there is still a decrease in most com
parsons with last years volume. Mer
camille collections are more prompt
and money is abundant, despite con
tinued exports of gold.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
Many Candidates There.

Elberton, Wash.-At the carnival of
candidates here Friday four candidates
for the governorship of Washington,
two candidates for congressional hon
ors and one candidate for the United
States senate spoke from the same
platform. They were: For governor,
Ex-Governor Henry Mcbride of Seat
tie and Attorney General John D. At
kinson of Olympia, republicans; Mayor
John Pattison of Colfax and Patrick
S. Byrne of Spokane, democrats. For
congress, William Goodyear, demo
crat, of Colfax, and Lee A. Johnson
republican, of North Yakima. For the
United States senate, Congressman
Wesley L. Jones, republican, of North
Yakima.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
FOREST FIRES ruin
MICHIGAN TOWNS DESTROYED
ALSO BY FLAMES.
.,.,,ds of Acres of Timber Swept
Awsy-smOke So Dense during the
49, That Lamps Had to Be Used
...s Will Aggregate Nearly
100000.

D..roit Mich, June 22.-Fires in
.rtbern Michigan forests famed to
u I~antic proportions by the gales OF
Iost two days have destroyed at
wv three villages, rendering hun
i ,"ads Of people homeless, have swept
W. Wv thousands of acres Of timber
IVA '"Sss and caused damage estimated
At about 100000.
The heaviest loss has been sus-
,.,nod in Pressure Isle and Cheboygan
'amrties although Leelanau, Charlie
',oiv and Otsego have also suffered.
In MANY towns lamps were lighted,
=, tho sun was obscured by the heavy
smoke.
The village of Case, in Pressure Isle
county was destroyed. A special
train conveyed the homeless villagers
10 Onaway, where they were shell
tered.
Iegande. a little town in Cheboygan
countv. was also abandoned to the
eomes Many women and children
wore taken in wagons to Indian river.
While a big fire at Wolverine was
being fought a forest fire threatened
another section of the village. While
the Wolverine department was en-
gagged a call for aid was received
from Rondo, three miles north. The
srornan could not leave Wolverine and
Rondo was at the mercy of the flames
A hotel, several stores and houses and
the Michigan Central station were
burned
In Leelanau county great fire
RACED nearly all day. Several build
ings were destroyed and Fannels bis
lumber yard was wiped out. Mucl
valuable timber was burned.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
MRS. EDDY ENDS SERVICE.
Issues Executive Order Abolshinq
Famous Communion.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy has issued
an executive order abolishing the
world-famous annual communion of
the mother church of Christian Sci
ence.
The action of the venerable leader
will cause surprise throughout the en-
tire Christian Science world, coming
as it does just one week after this
weeks communion service in the Fal-
mouth street temple, which drew over
10000 communicates from all parts OF
the world.
The great membership of the Bos
ton church and its limited seating
capacity are given as the principal
reasons for abolishing the communion
season.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
One of the
Essentials

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vast fund of information as to the
best methods of promoting health and
happiness and right living and know
ledge of the worlds best products.
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and which have attained to world
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of the Well-Informed Of the World;
not of individuals only, but of the
many who have the happy faculty of
selecting and obtaining the best the
world affords.
One of the products Of that class,
OF known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and
commended by the Well-Informed of
the World as a valuable and whole
some family laxative is the well-known
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA. TIC
get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., only, and
for sale by all leading druggists.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tonal remedies Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Won have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing and when it is entirely closed, Deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
Wilson. Voter of 1866, Dies.

Delaware, Ohio.-James Wilson, SO
years old, died here recently. Mr..
Wilson was the last of the famous
group of nine whose republican votes
in 1866 started the movement that pre-
served western Virginia to the Union
and brought about the creation OF a
new state. and one of the few sur
vivors of the Chicago convention that
nominated Abraham Lincoln.