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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-04

Miss Josephine Russell enter
4 number of her little
ards Wednesday afternoon,
the occasion being her birthday
very nice time was had by all
of the little folks, and they were
onOred at the table by having
heir hostess great grandmOth-
r. Mrs. Mary Teetors to pre-
side. q ~.
George Spencer and son George
made a trip to Sapulpa. Okla.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-04
Stuffed Animals

Horses, Dogs, Cats, Ele
plants, some covered with
Felt, Others with Plush, some
with Natural Hair, Stationery
or on Wheels, Teddy Bears
from Csc TO $500. A very
interesting sight for the little
ones. and at popular prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-04

The Misses McMullen entertain
ed a numbre of members of the
Congregational Sunday school
TUESDAY evening, IN manner
that was highly enjoyed by all
present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-04
WheelbarrOWs, Wag.
OnS, Automobiles, etc.

Wbeelbarrows OF Wood and
Steel. Wood Carts, Wood
Wagons, Steel Express Wag-
0ns, all sizes, tricycle. Wagons,
Irish Mails-we have them at
all prices-10c to $500
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-12-04
Christmas Tree Orna-
mentS a n d DecOra-
lions.

no upUoIi Jul IIII6 Vi UbCuTd.
tons for the Holidays are We
~ complete. Bells of all sizes
and colors, folding tissue gar
land, gold or silver, tree Dec,
orations of all kinds and pric-
es. tree candles and holders,
artificial leaves and thorns.
We can supply you with any
kind at low prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
News of Union Sprinos.

Union Springs, December 22.-(Special) J. beautiful home wedding occurred this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emma Boykin Haynes, when her only daughter, Meta. was given in marriage to MT Duane Ernest Thompson of Montgomery The parlors were decorated in southern smi- lax and pink and white roses. the dining room in Christmas colors. Previous to the ceremony beautiful musical pro- gramme was rendered Miss Mary Meta Cowan was maid of honor and MT. FL dridge Thompson best man. The bride entered with her brother, MT Frank Haynes. and before an improvised altar around which burned many candles and under a wedding bell of white the couple stood and assumed the marriage vows as given by the Rev. J. NJ. Thomas The bride is one of Union Springs most beau tiful and popular girls, and will be great ly missed in social circles. The groom is fine business young man and trav- cling salesman for Teague Hardware com pany. They will reside in Montgomery
 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Radford have is- sued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Mary Beatrice, to MT. William Ray West, Monday afternoon, December 2S, at o'clock at home.
 The University Glee club will appear here on the 29th under the auspices of the Home Mission society of the Mstho- dist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
WHEAT MARKET
 MUCH STRONGER
Small Receipts Give Buoyancy
 to the Trading
SHORTS BID UP ACTIVELY
Corn Is Firm Nearly All Day But Profit Taking Tends To Prevent Much Advance-oats Are Firm
 and Provisions Steady.

Chicago, December 22.-Small receipts in the northwest caused strength in the wheat market today, final quotations showing net gains of ss@1c. Corn and oats also closed firm and provisions steady.
 Trade in the wheat pit was not of large volume, but sentiment was bullish throughout the entire day. The strength or the markets at Minneapolis and Duluth was the chief factor in the situation The hrmness of the northwestern markets was due mainly to the continued falling off In receipts. Arrivals at those two points today were 250 cars, and advices received today forecasted still smaller receipts in the near future. An advance of 9s@%d in the price of wheat at Liverpool had a strengthening influence early in the day. Shorts were active bidders for the December delivery, and that option was relatively stronger than the more distant months. The market closed firm with May at $1.06B and July at 9Se Exports of five boatloads were reported at the seaboard. There was a fair demand for cash wheat here and prices were steady. Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 2S2,000 bushels. The worlds visible supply decreased 5OO,OOO bushels Primary receipts were 466,000 bushels.
 Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago report ed receipts of 2S5 cars.
 The corn market was firm nearly all day, but some weakness was displayed at times, owing to profit taking by local longs. The principal activity was in the December delivery and the price of that option f1uetuated over a 1Ac range. There was an improved demand for the cash grain, and offerings from the country were extremely light. Cash corn at the sample tables was up Kc. The weather conditions were favorable for the move ment
 The market closed firm, with prices 1sc to Ac, final quotations on May being 6O5sq60s4e, and on July 60ssc December 'closed at 571sc. Local receipts were 619 cars, with four of contract grade.
 Active demand for the cash grain by eastern shippers had a bullsh effect on the oats market, although the market at times showed a tendency to weaken owing to selling by commission houses. The price of the cash grain was up 14c to 3sc. The market closed firm, with prices up 1sc to 4c, May closing at 513s@511ac, and July at 462sc. Local receipts were 344 cars.
 Provisions were active and firm early in the day, but became dull ands rather weak later in the session. The late weak ness was due to selling by some of the local packers. At the close prices were unchanged to 5s lower.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat 13 cars, corn 29 cars, oats 104 cars, hogs 5000 head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, December 22.-Cattle-Receipts estimated, 5000; market barely steady; steers, $460d7.90; cows, $S.0OQ5.25; heifers, g. .50@4.6O; bulls, s2.75Q45O calves, s3.5O0 S75; stockers and feeders. $2.50@500
 Hogs-Receipts, estimated, 23000; market steady; choice heavy shipping, s5.75G5S0; butchers s5. 65Q5.75; light mixed, $5.O0@5 35; choice light, $5.3505.55; packing, $5. 35@5 TO; pigs, $400d5. 15 bulk of sales, $5.25Q5.65
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 15,000; mar kct steady; sheep, $4.oO@5.oO; lambs, $5.25@ 7.60; yearlings, s425Q6.25.
 St. Louis, December 22-Cattle-Re- ceipts, POO, including 450 Texans; market strong to 10c higher; Texas and Indian steers, $30006.50; cows and heifers $1.75D 4.50; native shipping and export steers, $4.50@7S5; dressed beef and butcher steers, s400Q6.40; steers under 1000 pounds $3. 75Qp 6.15.
 Hogs-Receipts $500; market steady; pigs and lights, ,$3. 25d5. 90; packers, $5.5015. 70; butchers and best heavy, $5.S5d5. .95.
 Sheep-Receipts, $50; market 25 cents higher; lambs, $5.5O67. 50; culls and bucks, s250Q450; stockers, $200Q3.50.
 Kansas City, December 22.-Cattle-Re- ceipts, 22,000, including 100 southerns; mar ket steady to 10c higher; choice export and dressed beef steers $600G7. 25; fair to good $43oQ54O; southern and steers, s40Oa5.5O; ]; southern cows, $2.35q4.00; bulls, s300Q5. 50; calves, $4.000I7.25.
 Hogs-Receipts, 14.O00; market steady to 5c lower top, $5.70; bulk of sales, s5.15D 5.65; heavy, $5.55a5.70; packers and butch CTS, $5.30Q5. 60; light, 5.00d5. 5O pigs, 3.75D 4.90.
 Sheep-Receipts 5000; market 15c to 25c higher; lambs, $5.500750; ewes and year lings, $400@5.00; stockers and feeders $250d45O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
SHARP RALLY IN
 COTTON MARKET
Improvement In Prices Begins
 Early and Holds We'll
EGYPTIAN CROP IS SH )RT
Market Is Moderately Active With IT, reuular Prices For Awhile But BuIlish Tone Aids An
 Advance.

New York, December 22.-The cotton market had quite a sharp rally today, closing very steady at net advance ot to 14 points. Sales were estimated at 15O, GOO bales.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of points, to a decline of point which was about in line with the capies and began to improve right after the call on covering and scattered support pro- noted by steadier late cables, reports or a bullish Egyptian crop estimate the lightest estimates for tomorrow's receipts at Houston and talk of a better export demand in the south.
 Buying did not become general but the market was moderately active in pro- fessional way during the noon hour, and prices reached a net advance of Il to IA points There was some irregularity during the last hour, but the close was within a point or two of the top.
 New Orleans wires reported spots very quiet but Texas claimed that there was a better demand from Europe. Cables received from Vienna state that Austrian and Bohemian spinners will reduce their running time 15 per cent after the first of January.
 Receipts at the ports today were 76,52S bales against 1O1, ,959 last week, and 94,356 last year. For the week 5eJ,OOO bales, against 415 last week and S56,611 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans, 27,541 bales, against 32,919 last year sand at Houston 2O,142 bales, against 2S,2S9 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Steady; middling, 1S-16c; net receipts, 2S, ,O35; gross receipts 2S,- O35; sales, 6011; stock, 270,790; exports to Great Britain, 14,1o2; coastwise, 1926.
 New Orleans - Steady; middling 8 11-16c; net receipts, 27741; gross re- ceipts, 27,741; sales. 275O; stock, 2se,- 904; exports to Great Britain, 5000; to the continent, 500; coastwise, 473
 Mobile-Steady; middling, sAc; net receipts, 2626; gross receipts, 2626; sales 600 stock, 79,419; coastwise, 2533.
 Savannah--Firm; middling, 8 5-16c; net receipts, ,339 gross receipts, 10,- 339 sales, 1865; stock, 163,449; coast wise, 4414.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, 5-16c; net receipts, 506; gross receipts, 506; stock, 27, 491
 Wilmington-Qu middling, 8 5-16c; net receipts, 3655; gross receipts, 3655, stock, 25,173
 Norfolk-Firm; middling, SBc; net receipts, 2249; gross receipts, 2249; sales, 1726; stock 36,662; exports to Great Britain 1000; coastwise, 5029
 altimore-Nominal: middling, SBc; gross receipts, SS5; stock, 29,010; ex- ports to Great Britain, 2527; to France, 900 to the continent 346.
  net receipts, 1130; gross receipts 17,SS7; sales 1700; stock, 159, 15o.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 9.25c; net receipts, 2; gross receipts, 1727; ex- ports to Great Britain, 150.
 Philadelphia-Quiet middling, 9.50c; stock. 3S24.
 Pensacola-Stock 26655; exports to Great Britain, 25,024.
 Georgetown-Net receipts, 240; gross receipts, 240.
 Total today at all ports Net, 76,523; exports to Great Britain, 55,SO3; to France 900; to the continent SAG; stock, 1, 1,10S,4SS.
 Consolidated at all ports Net, 1S0,- 921 exports to Great Britain, 125,S21; to France, 20,742; to the continent, 54,- 491.
 Total since September 1, at all ports: Net. 5.S71, ,442; exports to Great Britain, 1,701 ,265; to France. 601,579; to the con tinent, 1,793303 to Japan, 54,69S; to Mexico, 1853.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, December 22.-Cotton spots dull; prices three points lower Ameri- can middling fair, 539d; good middling 5.oSd; low middling. 5.65d; good ordinary 4.14d; ordinary, 4.74d.
 The sales of the day were 5000 of whieb 300 were for speculation and export and included 3700 American. Receipts. 40,000 bales, including g, 300 American Futures opened quiet and closed steady. Dec. 4.701sd; Dec. Jan. 46S1kd; Jan Feb. 4.60d; Feb.-March, 5.6714d; March-April. 467d; April-May, 4671ad; May -June 46Sd; June July, 4.6S14d; July-Aug., 46Sd; Aug.-sept, 4.62d; Sept.-Oct., 4.5Sd; Oct.-Nov., 4.541sd; Nov.-Dec., 4.5212d Dec.-Jan., 452d; Jan.- Feb, Q91O), 451Ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
SOME RECOVERY
 IN STOCK MARKET Rumors of Railway Mergers Make the Market Nervous ACTIVITY IS DECREASED
Certain Railroad Stocks and Other SpeciaIties Make Good Ad vance and Market Shows
 Firm Undertone.

New York, December 22.-There was some shrinkage of activity in the stock market today in connection with the recovery, but the close was very ac- tive and the tone buoyant at the top prices.
 The feature of the market was the circulated rumors of the proposed ab- sorptions and combinations of railway systems. E. H. Hartman, whose, sup posedly critical condition of health fig ured in the imagination of spectators yesterday in connection with their basty selling of stocks, assumed a very robust condition of activity today ana was permeating the railroad map or the country with his projects of com binations and transformation. On the one hand it was confidently assumed that he was planning the rehabilitation of the Wabash system and devising It's combination with some eastern outlet, ,,referab1v Iackawanna or Erie
 Tn another quarter, the retirement oi president Dewman from the New orK Central must be opening the way toi MT. Harriman's expected entry lhto III fuential activity in that property An incident was to be the hitching up or the Toledo, St, Louis and western lines for a new connection into the southwest There was great actlVity and strength in all of the securities If inc Missouri Kansas and Texas, fol- lowing the prevalent assumption that tbe sale of Colorado and Southern to the Chicago and Burlington and Quincy was a fair index of what was to happen to other similar southwestern rall- roads. Opinion halted between the Chicago and Alton and Chicago, Mil waukee and St. Paul as the most prob able absorber of this system.
 These were the most important ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Bradstreet,s Grain sunpIv.

New York December 22.-Special cable and telegraph communications received by Bradstreets show the following changes in available supplies as compared with previous account:
 Wheat, United States, east of Rockies, increased 653, 900; Canada increased S79, GOO; total, United States and Canada, increased 1,532, GOO; afloat for and in Europe de- creased 2,100,000; total American and Flu ropean supply, decrease 56S,O00.
 Corn, United States and Canada, in- creased 2,599,O0O.
 Oats. United States and Canada, in- creased 457, GOO.
 The leading decreases reported this week include: Manitoba, 716,000 bushels; Minneapolis, private elevators, 75,OOO; Louisville 65,000.
 Increase Portland, Me-, 11s000 bushels; Watertown, S. D., 5O,000; San Antonio, Tex 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Boston Wool Market.

Boston. December 22.-The- scarcity of stock, the firmness of prices, and the ab- sence of extensive dealings are still the features of the local wool market There is however, slight tendency to easier prices in poorer grades. The leading do- nestle quotations range follows: Do- nestle wools, Ohio and Pennsylvania
 fieeces: XIX. 34@35c; x, S1@32c; x washed, 3SI39c; No. 2 unwashed 37@3Sc; fine un- washed, 23d24c; half-blood combing, 29@ soc; three-eighths blood combing, 2S029c; quarter-blood combing, 27@2sc; delaine washed S6@D37c; delaine unwashed, 2s@29c. Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri: Three eighths blood. 27d2Sc; quarter blood, 25@ 27c Secured values: Texas f1ne 12 months, 60G62c; fine six months, 50D52c; fine fall, 4S@50c Territory: Fine staples.
 62@65c; fine medium staple, 57@59c fine clothing, 56@59c; fine medium clothing, 49 @52c; half blood, 54Q5Sc; three-eighths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

the most plausible of the rumors in cir culation and they will serve as exam ples of the tendency of the days spec ulation. The brilliant advance in the market price of the Colorado and Southern mortgage securities offered an attractive proof of the advantage to accrue from such arrangements. Considerable short interest had been built up in the market in the course of sharp fall in prices which has occurred since last week. and the buying to cover was a help to the advance The money outlook and the coming tariff revision still entered into the current discussion, but not with such favor as in the reports yesterday of MT. Carne- gie's testimony. Nearly three quarters of a million of gold was engaged to go forward to Paris tomorrow and the sub treasury continues to absorb supplies from the banks.
 Bonds were strong. total sales, par value, $10,964 ,00O. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Hubbard Bros. 8 Co.'s Letter.

New York, December 22. 2.-(Special.) 1.-The shipwreck of a steamer loaded with over 20 GOO bales of cotton off the Irish coast caused an advance In Liverpool where hedges were bought in. This started a covering movement on this side which advanced the market some IA points, with a very steady undertone based on the widespread belief that cotton at pres ent prices is cheap and if held long enough will show a profit.
 Our stock of cotton continues to increase al a more rapid rate than anticipated and estimates are now current that it will reach 175,OOO bales by the new year. There appears to be no new factors The north and west hold a large amount of cotton on an investment theory while spinners refrain from buying awaiting the turn of the year and the development of the tar if discussion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, December 22-Spot cot ton steady, unchanged. Middling 11-16c. Sales on the spot 1925 bales, to arrive 1925
 utures opened quiet at a decline of 1 point under rather unfaVorable cables but prices immediately afterward advanced on pronounced falling off in the movement. This shrinkage of receipts was made much of in market comment during the day and coupled with heavy exports caused some nervousness among shorts. The ring was unable to supply the demand
 which resulted and the active months gradually rose until they stood 10 to 12 points higher than yesterdays last quo tations.> The close was steady with prices showing net advance of to II points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Naval Stores.

Savannah, December 22.-Turpentine firm, SS@SS14c; sales 5s2; receipts. 5s91; shipments. 6. Resin firm; sales, 2937; re- ceipts, 4709; shipments S15; stock, 153, ,664. Quote: B, D, E, $2.971h; F, $2.971k@3; G, $2.9715; H, $3. 374s3 40; l. $4. 15; K, $5. 10; M, $5. 80; N, 6.15; VIC, $6. 40; wv, $6. 50
 Charleston, December 22.-Turpentine firm, 371kc. Resin firm. Quote: A, B, c, D, $2. .S21l; E, s2.S21k@2S5 F, G, $2.s5; H, $3 80; I, s4.05 K, s5; M, $7.50; N, $6.O5; VIC, $6. 30; wv, s6.4O
 Wilmington, December 22.-Spirits tur- pentine steady, Bic; receipts, casks. -Rosin steady, $2.65; receipts, 67. Tar firm, S1. 50; receipts, GOT. Crude turpentine firm, $1.75, S2.75 and $2.75; receipts, 57.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Interior Movement.

Houston-Steady; midding, 13-16c; net receipts, 2O,142; gross receipts, 20, 142; shipments. 14,21S; sales, 1850; stock, 14S,S70.
 Augusta-Quiet; middling, s13-16c; net receipts, 2135 gross receipts 244S; shipments, 1881; sales, 54S; stock 101,561.
 Memphis-Steady; middling, 13-16c; net receipts, 499S; gross receipts, 7499; shipments, 6156; sales 1250; stock, 175561.
 St. Louis-Dull; middling, Sc; net re- ceipts 579 gross receipts, 2S24; ship ments, 2303; sales, 8; stock, 37,125.
 Cincinnati--Net receipts, s31; gross receipts, S31; shipments. 1913; stock, 1S,513.
 Louisville-Firm middling, 9c.
 Little Realistically; middling, SA c; net receipts, PISA; gross receipts, PISA; shipments, S50 stock, 467S1.
 Total today-Net receipts, 31,469, eros sreceipts, 36,52S; shipments, 25,- S75; sales, 3336 stock, 4S6,3l1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New YorA, December 2-Money on call firm, zs4qo1e per cent; ruling rate, 31s per cent; closing bid, 3A per cent; offered at 31R per cent. Time loans dull and rather easier; 60 days and 90 days 31s per cent; six months, 3s4@4 per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, 4 to AZ per cent. Sterling exchange steady with actual business in bankers bills at $4 .85 .05 a4 S5. .15 for 6O-day bills and at $4. S7.05 for demand; commercial bills, $4.S4a4@4. .84ss bar silver, 4S1ac; Mexican dollars, 45c; government bonds steady; railroad bonds strong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

case, per dozen, sA25. dozen. soc: No. g. dozen to case. s1.5O. Oysters-Canned, 1-lb full at, dozen to case, per oozen. s1. Fiour. Meal aud Feedstun. (Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Col Flour-Fancy patents, s6.50; Nellie King, $5.50i second patent. s5.25. Meal-Satinette, soc bushel; 96-lb Corn-Kiln dried, No mixed, s5c. Oats-No. 2 mixed, 62c; No. 3, 64c; white clip. 70ci Texas, 65c.
 Pure wheat bran, ton, $26.
 Cotton seed feed meal SPA; prime, $27. Corn chops. 80 pounds. $1.SO. Shorts-Ton, S32.
 Hulis-s0 lbs. c. S., s9; 100. lbs. c. g.. ''iGS' iHGay-choice Timothy, SEQ; No. 1, Timothy, s18; Johnson grass. S14; clover. mixeo. SIS; choice green alfalfa, Pancake Flour-Blue Ribbon, ss-Ys, S3; whole wheat, 10-10's, $S.50.. Grah am flour, i0-10's, s3; Graham flour, 6-20's. S3; cracked wheat, 24-2s, S2.5o: Scotch Paacl es-Pie. No 3 cans. per dozen. S1.1o; hoiee evaporated, 50 lbs to box. Sugar-Granuated. 5%c: Y. C.. 6hc. Molasses-Centifugal. 209 S6c sugar Canned Goods--Par dazen okra and tomatoes, S-lb tins. soc; tomatoes, stan berries. standard, 95".
 Pepper-Ggrai" iee; gr~"pd. 2oc. PrunSS-BOE. 4U-bO. ger lD, IAc. White osas-Per pushel, $3.2b Rlce-t'ull head, 7c; Jap. 6c; low ,Raisins.sPe package. 1sHo; per 20 Peas-Per bushel. Buckeyes. ss.25. SoaI-octagon. $3.90; Lenox. sS.S0: s5.75; Big Deal, $1.90. Pay Day, Sl.S6: Grandpas Wonder, s3.s5.
 soda---Arm and Hammer brand. 6O-lb Starch-Bulk. 4c per lb; celluloId. Glnsens-Per pound. Ss.G1Q450. B1our-Fancy patents. $6.50: Nellie
 Fruits and Produce.
 Corrected daily by Douglas Bros1 Cabbage-Nirginia. per ID, z3Ae. Onions-Red Globe. per lb, 2c. Turnlps-Rutabagas, per lb, lac. Irish Potatoes-Fancy Michigan Sweet Potatoes-Yams. per busheI, Apples-Fancy New York stock. bar Appies-choice Virginia. per barrel, Limes-Per hundred, S1.
 Pears-Cooking, per barrel, $3. Lemons-Fancy imported, per box. Lemons-Choice. Verdelli. s6os. box, S4.00.
 Bananas1Fsancy, bunch. sl to s1.5O. Cranberries-Cape Cod, per box, $3.25. Cheese-Fancy full cream. per lb. 16- Peanuts-Choice Virginia, per h. bc.
 Peanuts-chioce Virginia. per lb. 5 Ac.
 Peas-California. blackeye per lb. bizc.
 Beans-Navy, per bushel, s3.
 Beans-Red kidney, per lb. 5c. Beans-Lima. per ID, 6hc.
 Eggs-Tennessee candled, per dozen. 32c.
 Hens-Each. S0Q40c.
 Turkeys-Live weight, per lb. 13c to 14c; drsesed. per lb 1-Sc.
 Fryers-Each. 15Q 25c.
 Grapefruit, s3.25Q3.50
 Tangerines, double slap, $4.
 Celery, California, $5 crate.
 Grapes-Malaga, per keg, S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
M etaI Market.

New York, December 22.-The London tin market was firm today with spot closing at e132 12s Sd and futures at e134 5s. The local market was dull but higher in sympathy with spot quoted at s29d29 .35.
 Copper advanced to f62 12s Cd for spot and e63 los for futures in the London market. The local market was dull and unchanged.
 Lead was a little lower, at s18 Is Sd in London. The local market was easy at $4. 15q4 20.
 Spelter was unchanged in both markets.
 The English iron market was lower with standard foundry quoted at 49s. Lo- cally there was no particular change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet and steady.
 Wheat--No. spring S1 .05a1 or; No. g., 9Sc@$1 .01; No. 9 red, $1.02s461 .O3ss. Corn-No. 3, 57@5714c; No. 2 yellow, 57@ STAG.
 Oats-No. white, 5O1kc; No. white, 4SAG50c.
 Rye-No. 2, 741741kc.
 Barley-Good feeding, 5Sc; fair to choice malting, 59@69c.
 Flax Seed.-No. 1 northwestern, $14S. Timothy Seed-Prime, $3.80.
 Clover-Contract grades, $9 IS. Short Ribs Sdes-Loose, g. .75GIS. .25. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $14. .621aa14.75. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $9.3O.
 Short Clear Sides-Boxed, $S 37150lS 621s. On the produce exchange today the but ter market was firm; creameries, 22q31c; dairies, 211s@25c. Eggs-Firm; at mark cases included. 26 @29c; flrsts, BOG; prime firsts, 31c. Cheese-Strong, 14Q15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Pointer.BaiIey.

Decatur, December 22.-(Special )-Miss Pattie Pointer and MT. Wilber Marvin Bailey, both of Decatur, were married here today. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bettie Pointer, and she was one of the Decaturs' most popular young ladies. The groom Is one of the best known young business men of Decatur. They will make their home in Decatur.