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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
GENERAL TRADE
 CONTINUES QUIET MiIder Weather Will Stimulate
 Spring Sales
STEEL AND IRON
Tone In These Commodities Is Grad uslly mproving-Tonnage for Build ing Work Is Expected to Increase
 WiSh the Seasons Opening.

New York. March 12.-R G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Milder weather will stimulate spring sales. but general trade continues quiet. Conditions are better in the west than in the east, but everywhere there is still lacking the desired ambition.
 Sentiment toward more settled condi- tion is noted in iron and steel. The most encouraging feature is the better senti- ment and this has been followed by an increased demand in some lines.
 The advancing season is also expected to increase the tonnage for building work. Demand for railroads has not ex- banded to any extent, although add1- tional inquiries for steel rails are re- somewhat heavier, while bids for cast iron pipe were opened in this city early in the week. but otherwise this division is generally quiet.
 Some falling off in dry goods activity is normal at this season.
 Indications are that by the end of the month another export movement in Chi nese orders may be under way, while some business is being done with the Red Sea. Wide print cloths are irregular, but narrow goods are nominally strong though in light demand. Prints are nov ing slowly but sales of staples and dress ginghams continue fairly large. In the woolen division there is a disposition on the part of the ciothiers to send sales men on the road unusually early. One of the most marked features of the sea- son thus far has been the general de- mand for serges and unfinished worsted. The dress goods market is fairly active with a good demand for staple worsteds
 The yarn market continues dull with buying confined to filling in immediate requirements, while prices are fairly steady and strong.
 Extreme dullness prevails in the hide and leather markets, uncertainty regard ing the tariff legislation as affecting hides having a deterrent influence on busi- ness.
 Few sales of any variety of leather are being made, and these are for only small quantities to supply immediate wants of buyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

RENTS-SEW 2117 SD AVE-
 NUE. BELL PHONE 3002 2-12-49t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
FOR RENE.

fIiyE WfTH ALAN JEMfsoN.
 2127 THIRD AVENUE. s-S-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Notice.

In the district court of the United States, for the Southern division of the Northern District of Alabama, In bank ruptcy, in the matter of Burn Jewelry company, bankrupt.
 To the Creditors of Said Bankrupt: Notice Is hereby given that on March Il. 1909, the said Burn Jewelry company was duly adjudicated bankrupt: and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at my office in Birmingham on March "A, 1909, at Il o'clock. at which timp the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other busi- ness as may properly come before said meeting, ALEX c. BIRCH, Referee,
 Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Arrests Are Requested.

Camilla. Ga, March 12.-Sheriff Grove of Camilla today received a telegram from R. A. Mallard of Pelham, request ing the detention of John Davis and Him Spence. two well-known residents of Camilla. for the alleged murder of his brother, R. l.. Mallard, at Faircloth yes terday. Mallard was shot and killed just as he entered the door of his store Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WARRlck IS CONVICTED.
Gets Six Years for the Murder of Wal ter Murphy.

Chatom, March 12.-(Special.) )-Circuit court convened here last Monday with Judge Sam B. Browne of Mobile presld- ing and James N. Granade, solicitor of the representing the state. The grand jury was organized, and on Thursday re- turned into court their report. after ex- amining 90 witnesses in 43 cases and find- ing 2S true bills.
 F, c. Warrick, alias Lib Warrick, a white man, was tried for the murder of Walter Murphy at Millry on December 1. 1s06 The case went to the jury about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
LEGAL NOTICES. Trustees Sale of Quinn Furnace and
 PropertieS

Gadsden, Ala, March 1, 1909. Under an order and decree of sale of the district court of the United States for the Eastern division of the Northern district of Alabama, in bankruptcy, the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash in front of the courthouse door of Etowah county at Gadsden, Ala, on Mon day the 18th day of April, 1909. all the real estate and personal property of the Quinn Furnace company, bankrupt, con- sisting of about 30 acres of land, more or less, a charcoal furnace with a daily ca- pacity of about 30 tons, all houses, build ings. charcoal ovens, railway and tram tracks, etc., and all fixture and personal property connected herewith. This prop erty will be sold free from membranes. and subject to approval by the court. For further information as to description, in- ventory and appraisment of the prop erty, apply fo Us at Gadsden, Ala.
 CHARLES P. SMITH.
 JOSEPH BALFOUR,
 J. w. HAMMOND,
 As Trustees of the Quinn Furnace com pany. 3-l3-21 1-4-4-16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Citizens Investment
 and Realty Co.
 SEE RUFUS A. RUSSELL, IO1-2 Title Guarantee Bldg. Bell Phone 52
FOR SALE

Store on 20th street, between Sd and 4th avenues, north; store on 18th street, PIP North 18th street; store on 18th street, between 4th and 5th avenues, north. Dwellings in all sections of the city. See us before renting. Anglin Realty and Insurance Co.,. 2O8 First avenue, phones 1928
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Smith Funeral Today.

Huntsville. March 12-(Special.)- )-Jesse M Smith. for 2s years auditor of the in terstate commerce commission, who died Thursday, was brother of Mayor-elect Thomas w. Smith and of Mrs. M l.. Bales. He was well remembered here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
William Sand erson Dies.

Huntsville, March 12-(Special.) )-wfl- liam Sanderson, well-known younr farmer, died yesterday at Monrovfa after a brief illness with humps. He was . son of Ferdinand sanderson and was Ss years old. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
"WHERE DIRT GATHERS, WASTE RULES.ss GREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
 SAPOl 10

o'clock Wednesday afternoon After be- ing out 15 hours the jury returned yer dict of manslaughter in the first degree and fixed his punishment at six years in the penftentiary. Court has adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WANTED-Board.

Rooms-WA WANTED-Board
 WANTED-Three unfnrnished rooms for light housekeeping (by couple) on North Highlands. State price. Address M-es. Age-Herald. 3-l1-st A REFINED couple can get board in private family at 2109 nth avenue south. 3-1l-6t WANTED-Two rooms, furnished for light housekeeping; close in; good neigh borhood by couple; best of references given and required; will pay good price for same. Address D-7O, Age-Herald
 3-13-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE. 4 rooms, cottage, 430 South 18th street. rooms, cottage, 6l7 South 25th street. 5 rooms, cottage, 1907 Avenue B. rooms HOO Florida street. rooms, HIS Avenue H. rooms, 2-story, 251S Avenue E. 8 rooms, 2-story, 10O6 Central avenue. s rooms, 1901 South 18th street rooms, 140S 10th avenue, south.
 FOR RENT-NORTHSIDE 5 rooms, cottage, 101S North Fist street. rooms, cottage, 1907 Park avenue. rooms, 2419 Sth avenue, north. rooms, 2-story, TIT Sth avenue. rooms, 1905 7th avenue. rooms, 531 North 23d street. rooms, SIS North 2Sth street. rooms, 716 North 26th street
 J. H. HEiNEkE R. E. & l. A. co. Phones 45. H4 N. 2st St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
FOUND.

VOUND-One diamond brooch: owner can recover same by giving proper descrip- tion. Reply A-70, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
REAL ESTATE.
SPECIAL. RARGAIN

S35OO--New Groom Colonial Cottage at Princeton with all modern improve ments. Electric lights and cabinet mantels throughout. Rooms papered in handsome crepe and ingrain papers, plumbing complete, very desirable resi- dent section. Terms $1250 cash; bal ance monthly. Apply to H. M. Robert son, 2026 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

having visited his relatives here frequent ly. He was born in Huntsville. The body will be brought to this city on Sat- urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
COAL DISCOVERY
 MADE YEARS AGO
Old Resident of Meridian Tells
 Story of Find
FIRE BURNED MANY YEARS
Accident Brought to Light Years Ago That Coal Was to Be Found In the Hills North and South
 of Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, March 12-(Special) J. The announcement that a large vein of coal had been discovered three miles north of Lauderdale station and within half mile of the main line of the Mo bile and Ohio railroad, provoked no end of comment on the streets yesterday. and If the field, after survey, is a proved one, several local companies will be or ganized to obtain leases on lands and be- gin borings for the black diamond. It is believed that if the vein is not a pocket coal will not only be found to exist in that section around Lauderdale but that theSstrata will follow the course of the hills south of Meridian and in the direc- ton of Enterprise, where there has long been an impression that oil will some day be discovered in large quantities.
 L. A. Duncan, the veteran resident of Meridian. was yesterday commenting on the fact that for over 20 years a vein of coal or some kind of fuel burned close to the Mobile and Ohio railroad track at point about eight miles north of Me- rfdian.
 It must have been somewhere in the 70s," he said. when some travellers camped one night on the road this side of Toomsuba. They built a consider able fire, the night being chilly, and next Monday they paid no further atten- tion to the fire site after cooking | k fast.
 The travellers journeyed on, but the fire remained It burned into the ground and after few days people who thought the smoke was due to a net work of pine roots begun to take notice that these roots must be either of unusual size or great depth.
 A year went by and still the fire burned, slight depressions in the earth near the original fire site being the only things outward to mark the seat of the fire. save the tiny streams of smoke that day and night continued to plough their way from the depths and scatter in the open air.
 Finally, after this thing had gone on few years, the residents in that sec tion made up their minds that something must be done They first tried ordinary quantities of water. but the fire con tinued to burn and the smoke rolled from the little crater just as if water was of benefit to it.
 A ullcn was aug to throw the rain water '.ver this burning area and final ly a steady stream of water was sent directly over the spot where the smoke emerged, and still 1t burned away down there In the depths of the earth, no one knows how deep.
 My recollection is that this under ground fire attracted attention for more than 20 years before it exhausted itself. said then there was coal somewhere around for under no ordinary cire11r- stances could this fire have remained all these years, impervious to water and weather"
 MT. Duncan in commenting on the min eral resources of this section said that he was convinced that around Barnett oil or gas would yet be discovered in paying quantities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-SALESMEN. 
 WANTED-lntelligent hustling salesmen for magnificent new maps; quick sellers Extraordinary chance for workers State if you have had experience. Hud- gems company, Atlanta, Ga. s-2-1Ot WANTED-A travelling salesman, expe- rienced and capable; if not possessing these qualities. please do not apply. Box IT. 3-12-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
.ONE GENT A WORD

taken for less fhnn 25 cents for nrst insertion. Cash must accompany every sfrslar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

WANTED-Position at once by expert euced cigar clerk and soda dispenser
 Address R-69 Age-Herald. 3-l2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
SITUATIONS WANTED.

THOROUGHLY competent bookkeeper and general office man. stenographer and salesman, at present employed,
 wants another job quick. references fur nished. P. o. Box 722. city. S-12-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

FOR RENT-Store on 20th street. between Sd and 4th avenues, north; store on 18th street, PIP North 18th street; store on 18th street. between 4th and 5th ave nues, north. Dwellings in all sections of the city. See us before renting. Anglin Realty and Insurance Co.,, POPS First
 avenue, phones 1523. 3-l2-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Silver Service pesian.

OiiNSl 0NiNiSS oCof9its
 The people of Meridian are quite proud of the distinction this city has been given by the awarding of the design for the battleship Mississippi silver service to one of it's leading jewelry firms, Meyer & Schamber, as representatives of the Caldwell company of Philadelphia. Me ridian people are also proud of the fact that the controversy between members of the commission has been at last settled In the settlement the friends of former Governor Vardaman claim that after all it has been a victory for him as his con- tention all the time was that the con tract be awarded to Mississippi iewelrv house. The designs for each of the ar ticles of the service will contain the state f1ower-the magnolia-and a cotton field scene. The state capitol. the first French settlement, Beauvoir (the confederate soldiers home), and a lumber scene por- traying pine trees and yoke of oxen. will also be shown on the service It is not known just how long it will take to have the service ready for presenta ton to the battleship Mississippi but 1t is believed that 1t can be eompleted in about six weeks. when 1t will be placed on exhibition in this city until all ar engagements are made for it's presentation unless of course, the commission orders otherwise which is not thought likely. It Is expected that the presentation will be made at either Gulfport, Mobile Or New Orleans.
 Railroad Tied Up.
 With telegraph wires down and A freight train wrecked near Crawford Miss, small station between Meridian and Artesia. the Mobile and Ohio was practically tied un on it's main line until late this afternoon. Shortly after mid night last night No. I, southbound was directly behind the freight and if was necessary to route it back via Columbus and Tuscaloosa. reaching Meridian at 1920 this afternoon over the Alabama Great Southern. The wreck was due to washout. No lives were lost Wires have been down for the past 12 hours along the Alabama Great Southern and great difficulty Is experienced in operat- ing trains engineers and conductors north of Meridian having orders to run with caution and be careful of washouts <
 Heavy Fall of Rain.
 During the last 36 hours nearly inches of rain has fallen in Meridian and indi- cations are that there will be no cessation for hours yet. The heaviest rainfall in this territory as reported to the local weather bureau was at Shubuta this morning. over four inches of rain hay ing fallen up to noon, with 31s at Enter prise and inches at Hattiesburg.
 Water Plant Will Pay.
 A formal report was made by the wa ter commission to the city council to- night The analysis shows that the plant under municipal ownership can pay all operating expenses and interest on a bonded indebtedness and net the city over S5000 per annum. A strong appeal is made by the commission to taxpayers to vote the s250,C00 in bonds asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

FOR RENTING broom, modern apart ments. 11Os and HOT S. 18th St, ss5 R.
 E. Oliver, with Gibson Realty Co.,, 216 N. Hst St 2-S-tf
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

William Hughes, book.keeper for
the Northern Lumber Company at
Cloquet, was Virginia visitor Sat.
urday. Mr.. Hughes was brought
up in the printing business but 60.
capped from bondage to the craft
some years ago. However, he got
inoculated to that degree that he
always looks up the best printery
in any town he strikes, which &C
counts for his dropping into the
Enterprise to seek IN acquaintance.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Herman Nikulus, of Republic,
Mich, arrived in the city last eve.
ming and will spend several days in
looking over Virginia.. Mr.. Nikulue
was one of the earliest pioneers OF
Virginia, and always drops in for a
chat with the old man of the Enter.
prise when he strikes the city. he
owns several valuable lots and
adjacent property, and it is for the
purpose of looking up prospective
sale of some of these lands that he
II here ut the present time" 81,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

"Kid" Taylor, who will this year
manage the Moose Jaw, Canada, ball
team was in the city the first of the
week and arranged with four other
of the last years Virginia team to
play with the Canadian team the
coming season. Virginians dislike
to lose the "bunch" of good players
and good fellows that were embrace
ed in the last season team, bat can
scarce expect handful of men to
carry the load of paid team for
ever.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

James Lavick and George Mes
berg will leave on Sunday for the
Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Chicago,
where they will buy furniture and
furnishings for the National Hotel
at Ribbing. Mr.. Lavick secured the
contract of furnishing this place,
this being the second outside hotel
furnishing contract he has secured
in the pact three weeks. He 10, q
hustler who gets the business, and
10 constantly on the lookout for
additional worlds to conquer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02
Patronize Home Industry
Smoke the Three Star or En-
Cigar. Made IN Virginia by
Otto NJ. Schulx. For sale bY
ali dealers. Calf for It, #.

Once you try, you'll always buy
fine home candies; a box for wiley,
or il it for the children or a sweet
hearth No matter who it is for or
what quality you wish to buy you
can get the best values at the Min
nesota Candy Kitchen. Take q box
home with you. Minnesota Candy
Kitchen. two doors west of the post
Office.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

The ladies of the Blue Side are ar
ranging for a splendid home talent
entertainment to be given in May,
including Evolutionary and musical
numbers by well-known talent of
the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

II. J. Nathanson has let the con-
tract for the erection of a hotel
building at Gilbert, to Ole Ane, of
Chisholm. Work on the structure
will commence at once, the build.
ing being under lease az soon ae
completed. The structure will ad-
join the present Williamson build.
ing in the new town.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Senator Vail, who was injured: ia
fall while stepping out of his bath
at the Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, two
weeks ago, had sufficiently recover.
ed to be home Friday and Saturday,
returning to his Legislative duties
Sunday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

w. H. Nichols, who moves from
Mount Iron to Calumet, where he
opens meat market and grocery,
was in the city Monday. Mr.. Mich.
ole considers the new west end vii
lage has promising future, and is
getting in on the ground floor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

b. F. Britts and family, since SELL
ing their home, have moved into
the cottage formerly owned by Andy
Love, bought short time ago by
A. 6. Shipley.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Arnold & Pickering, attorneys
have this week moved their office
apartments into the Hawkiuson
block, where they have three room
suite. Mr. Arnold will move hie
Office to this city from Eveleth the
coming week, aud in future make
Virginia his headquarters.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

S. r. Horrocks, who sees that the
population of Mckinley ia properly
trimmed and shaved in time for
church Sunday morning, was in the
city Sunday evening for brief Wis
it with his many friends.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

The knocking of man through a
front window in a west Chestnut
street booze joint shortly after the
noon hour today attracted the at.
tention of many passers.b by, even
the police taking note of the affair
to degree which led to the arrest
of a couple of those engaged in the
fistic event.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Max Barber of this city who has
been in charge of the Cleveland
Cliffs Iron company's Crosby mine
at Nashwauk, MIMI, the past sev-
eral: weeks during the absence of
Superintendent John Reigart while
the latter wac on his wedding trip,
returned to 1shpeminq Wednesday
and has resumed his duties with
the company's. local engineering
stat. -1shpeming Record.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

1 have several bargains in real
estate. Have a house and lot on
Central avenue, the best possible
location. Very cheap. Also have a
vacant lot on Central avenue. Very
good location for either residence
or store purposes. Come in and
talk it over with us. F. B. Roseom,
231 Chestnut St., Tower Hotel Block.
City. 3.26tf
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

WANTED.-All newly married cou-
ples going to housekeeping to call
and see our handsome line of Rich
ardson's Superlative Carpets, Rugs,
Curtains and Linoleums. Virginia
Store Company.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

And this is the time of year VIXEN
the man of the house commence to
figure on whether or not his coal
supply will last until May 3Oth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lerch and little
con left Monday for visit of several
weeks at Mr.. Lerch's former home
at: Easton, Pa. Upon returning to
the range they will again take up
their residence at Biwabik for the
ann NOR
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

John r. Heino, the well.known
Duluth attorney, attended to pro.
fessional business in the city Satur-
day.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Andrew Grande, who is kept fair
'y busy without doing jury duty,
returned Monday evening from Du-
luth, where he had been serving his
country in district court for three
weeks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

John L. Anderson, one of the hustl-
ing builders of Bull, was Virginia
visitor Wednesday morning.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid
will hold Baked Food sale at the
Mcmillan Grocery Store on Satur.
day afternoon, April 10th.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Joseph Karl was over from CHS.
holm the fret of the week, looking
after local property interests. Mr.
Karl reports a flattering offer fol-
his Central Avenue residence prop.
erty, but considers the Investments
good one to hold.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-04-02

Do you want the finest when buy
ing your spring suit or overcoat1
If 80 you will not forget N. A. Hol.
mer, the merchant tailor, whose
stock of cuttings and overcoat pat.
terms is replete with the finest the
market affords. His prices are al.
ways right, he keeps in touch with
the latest styles, and his work al.
ways gives satisfaction.