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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
BASEBALL LEAGUE
 IS DEVELOPING

Anniston, December 10.-(Special )-A meeting of about 30 fans of Anniston was held tonight in the office of H. D. Mo Carty for the purpose of organizing the Baseball association, which has for its object the formation of what is to be known as the Alabama Georgia league, and promotion of good sport for Anniston. The organization was made permanent and it is the intention to take over the franchise of the old association and operate under it's charter.
 The officers elected are as follows: E. D. Willett, president H. D. Mccarty. vice president; J. M. Stillwell, secretary and J. T. Gardner. Jr., treasurer.
 A board of directors was elected which is composed of the above named gentle men and J. B. Goodwin, D. H. Smith and c. T. Kidd.
 The league as proposed is to be com posed of Anniston, Oxford, Talladega, Gadsden, Rome and Cedartown, and ne- gotiations will be opened up at once with prominent baseball men in each place looking to a permanent organiza- tion of the league.
 Despite the cold weather the sap ran freely and much enthusiasm was shown and confidence in the ultimate success of the proposition expressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
COLDER WEATHER
 HELPS BUSINESS West and South Are Particu- IarIy Benefited By Change WHOLESALE LINES QUIET Industrial Operations Give No Sign of Slowing Down and Iron Output
 Continues to Be of Record
 Proportions.
WHOLESALE LINES QUIET

New York, December 10.-Bradstreets tomorrow will say:
 Colder weather and the nearer approach of the holidays have stimulated trade quite generally throughout the north and west, and even helped southern trade. es- pecially In the western part of the cot ton states
 AS the week advanced there seemed to be evidence that the railroad strike was losing it's effectiveness as a trade deter rent, though the statistics of flour output at large northwestern cities show those centers to have been sharply affected. In wholesale lines there is something like a seasonable quieting shown, now that the season of stock taking Is close at hand A large, though perhaps not record volume of business is indicated, but there Is very general complaint that high costs restrict profits.
 There is no particular evidence of slow ing down in industrial operations and output, generally speaking, is at the max imum of the year, but new business in several lines shows what Is termed sea- sonable quieting. Iron output is large In face of record proportions, but new buy ing in pig iron is smaller, some soft spots have developed and finished lines are not quite generally sought for. In other lines manufacturers are still buying freely of materials. which as a rule are firmly held. Reports of activity in shoe nanu- featuring are best in the west.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending with December were 259. against 23O last week. 2ss in the like week of 1908 and 2S4 in 1907.
 Business failures in Canada for the week number 30, which compares with 25 last week and 60 in the corresponding week of 1908.
 Wheat, including flour exports, from the United States and Canada for the week ending December g aggregate 3,990,- 457 bushels, against ss52.S4s last week and s,75s, ,493 this week last year. For the 2S weeks ending December g exports are 76,425.44 bushels, against 102,177.1s2 in the corresponding period last year. Corn exports for the week are 569,s24 bushels, against S56,52s last week and l. 101, ,0S4 in 1908 For the g weeks ending December corn exports are 4.615,S63 bush els, against 6.3S3. .210 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Personal and General.

The ladies of the Ensley Methodist church will serve a turkey dinner and an oyster supper in the old Kraft store on Avenue E near the postoffice Satur- day.
 The luncheon by the ladies of the Chris tian church and the sale and market of the ladies of St. Johns Episcopal church to be held next week will be in the old Eubank store on Nineteenth street. in- stead of the Kraft store, as formerly an- nourced
 The Rev. B. B. Glasgow, pastor of the Methodist church, who leaves next week for Albertville, where he goes as presid- ing elder, was rendered farewell dinner by the Rev. o. P. Bentley at his home tonight The pastors of all the Ensiey churches were present.
 w. s. Emmal and a number of other men who have been engaged on the foun- dation work of the new rod mill at Gads- den have returned to Ensley They win construct a part of the street work now being done by Malarky Construction conn pany.
 Ia police court today R. Leo, a white man, was fined $100 and costs on a charge of violating the prohibition laws. The case of B. Spano. another white man, charged with the same offense, was con- tinued until Monday.
 Al a result of activities by the police tonight, one white man and a negro wero arrested for alleged prohibition violations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
ZELAYA'S SON IS
 SUED BY WOMAN


 New York. December 10.-suit for $100, GOO for breach of promise to marry was today begun here against Dr. Anna Bel zelaya. second son of President Zelaya of Nicaragua by Elizabeth Juliet Hero. Dr. Zelaya appeared in the supreme court here, where the case was tried. Miss Hero claims that the young man courted her while he was student at Columbia university.
 The papers in the case alleged that after the young mans mother gave a dinner, at which the engagement was formally announced, President Zelaya for bade the marriage, calling 1t a mesalliance on the part of his son. ,a Miss Heros mother states that she has more than 200 letters from Anna Bel Ze- laya, indicating his affection for her daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
ATTACK ON POWER
 SITE MONOPOLY

Washington, December 1O.-The SPower site monopoly was the object of attack in a bill offered in the House today by Representative Mann of Illinois, chair man of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. It provides that be- fore dams across "navigable or non-navi- gable streams can be constructed. per- mission and approval must be obtained of the Secretary of War and the chief of engineers. and makes it unlawful to deviate from such approved plans
 Applicants must guarantee free power to the United States government. The government also is given authority to regulate absolutely the charges whsu& may be made to the public for the use of power derived from such sources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
CROP ESTIMATE
 IS VERY BULLISH

Washington, December 10.-According to the crop reporting board of the de- partment of agriculture the total pro duction of cotton in the United States for the season 1soe-1e will amount to 4,S2s, ,s440oo pounds (not including lin- ters), equivalent to 10,oss,oo0 bales of ooO pounds gross weight.
 The estimated production in 800 pound gross weight ables by states follows:
 Virginia. 10000; North Carolina, 6i6,- Ooo; South Carolina. 1,oe5,ooo; Georgia, r. sodooO; Florida. 57,ooO; Alabama, 1,oco OOo; Mississippi, 100000 Louisiana, 20, 600; Texas, 2,57O,0OO; Arkansas, 16o00; Tennessee, 10000; Missouri. 800; Okla homa, e17,0o0; United states. 10'o6s' 'eOo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
HANDSOME SCHOOL IS OPEN ID PUBLIC Public Reception Held In New
 Fairview Structure FAMILY FOUND IN WANT Ladies of Ensley United Charities Take Charge of chiIdren-serv-
 ices at hurches-Persona
 and General News.
FAMILY FOUND IN WANT

Tnsley, December 10.-The new Fair view school, which was completed Decem- be l. was formally opened this after noon. The ladies of the Fairview School Improvement association were present from 12 to o'clock this afternoon and welcomed the guests. Refreshments were served by the members of this organiza- ton. During the afternoon large crowd of friends and patrons of the new school called and inspected the build ing.
 Dr. W. H. Holiday made the address of welcome on behalf of the citizens of Fair view. All the members of the board or education were present at the opening al 3:30 o'clock. Dr. George W. Macon dean of Howard college delivered an able and eloquent address to the Ensley Teach CTS association and a large crowd of visitors.
 The new building is a handsome brick and stone structure and was erected at a cost of s25,00o. It was built according to the most modern ideas and has sever al distinctive features that class it above any In this section. In the matter of heating, lighting and ventilation it is con- sidered practically perfect
 This is the first and only adequate and suitable school building ever erected in Fairview, and is the consummation of the first improvement to be made in this ter ritory which was annexed to Ensley last spring. The people of Fairview are de- lighted with the promptness and dispatch the city of Ensley and board of education have displayed in this matter. and are more than ever delighted that they voted to become a part of the Steel City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
BICYCLE RIDERS
 FALLING BEHIND

New York, December 10.-The fatigue of desperate sprinting earlier in the week showed itself today and tonight in list less and laggard riding in the six-day bi- cycle race. From a position at one time more than 20 miles ahead of the record, the leaders dropped steadily to the rear and at 10 o'clock were 3s.5 miles behind last years mark.
 At one time this afternoon all ten teams were within one lap of even terms, but the failure of Lawrence, whose weakened knees forced him to quit and an acci- dent to Pye, who broke collar-Lone in a spill compelled realignment. Hal stead and Hehir. the surviving partners, combined as a reconstructed team, and took the penalty of one lap imposed by the rules.
 At Ii o'clock the score was:
 Rutt-Clark, Root-Fogler, Walthour- Col lins, Hill-Stein, AndersonVanoni,2 2264.9 Halstead-Hehir, Lawson-Demara, Mitten- West, 2264.8: Georget- 2264.7.
 The record for the 18th hour is 2304.7, made by Demara and Hill last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
charmina Dinner Party.

Decatur, December f0.-( (special) )-wiI- der Place, in the country near the De- caturs, was the scene of most charm ing dinner party tonight. given by Mrs. Leila seaton Wilder in honor of her cousins, MT. and Mrs. Guy Bowman of Columbus, O., who are her house guests during the Christmas holidays. Covers were lafd for 10 people and the affair was one of the most brilliant and most charming dinner parties that has been given in the Decaturs in many a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Bound IoulJtv of Embexzlement.

Cleveland, O., December 10.-Harry B. Hayes. Jr., member of the broker age firm of w. J. Hayes & Son. who has been on trial in common pleas court, charged with embezzlement of 198 bonds of the Cincinnati, Bluffton and Chicago railway. was found guilty by jury late today. w. j.. Hayes, hie father. also is under indictment in tho same case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Nicaraauan b ReIeased,

Washington, December lO.-When Francis Sequiera, young Nicara- guan, who was arrested last night for failing to pay bill of $4 for cab hire; appeared in court today the driver de- clined to prosecute the young man and he was released. On leaving the build ing he entered the cab of the man at whose instance he was arrested last night and was taken to the hotel of Senor Castrillo, the representative here of the Nicaraguan revolutionary movement, who immediately paid the cabman's charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Two Men Fatally surnsd.

Chattanooga, December 10.-Two men were probably fatally burned in a fire in the plant of the Chattanooga Railway and Light company early to- night. The big switch board was com pletely destroyed. The city is in ab- solute darkness as a result of the fire, which was caused by wires becoming short circuited. For two hours not a street car was moved. The loss to the plant is comparatively small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Hoos stIIl coIno Up.

St. Louis, December 10.-The high est recorded price for hogs was ex- ceeded at the National stock yards to- day when a buyer gave $8.65 hun dred pounds for some fine specimens. Nothing approaching this price has been known in the open market here since 1893.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
More Money Needed For Navy.

Washington, December 1O.-f Con- gross approves the navy departments proposed building programme of two battleships and one repair ship, total of $12,S44,122 additional will be re- Quired for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1911. Supplementary estimates to cover this amount were submitted to the House today by the Secretary of the Navy .t-ft M L.. -rr-.. 1,-.- l.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Prominent Man Arrested.

Bowling Green, Ky, December 10.- There is great excitement at Richards vile, this county, over the arrest today of Jacob Taylor, prominent citizen, on warrant sworn out by Miss Iva Stahl charging Taylor with attempted assault. Taylor.was released on bond, his trial being set for next Monday. He asserts his innocence of the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
chattanooaa Is Happy.

Chattanooga, December 10-President O. B. Andrews of the Chattanooga Baseball club today receive the Southern League franchise. purchased from Little Rock The franchise includes the players con- tracts. This transaction winds up the deal and Chattanooga Is now member of the Southern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Holiday Excursion Rates via Central
 of Georgia Railway.

Low rate excursion tickets or sale De- cember 17, IS, 21. ?. B, N @, q, 1909, and January 1, 1910; return limit Janu- ary 6, 1910 For rates and informatior relative to train and sleeping car ser, vice apply to s. D. Cowin. commercial aRent. 3o02 First avenue, Birmingham, or R. w. Lsickett, ticket agent Terminal ;,ctr1lcss.s V 11-11-12-1e -31-2>-1k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Football Must 30 Revised.

washington, December 10.-Football must be made less rough. and also 1t must be purged of the taint of profes- sionalisn, if the big eastern Jesuit col ieges continue to permit the' e'game to be played by their students. This was the announcement made today by the mesa- bers of the committee on athletics of Holy Cross college of Worcester Mass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Notice of etockhol dsrs, Msetinn.

NOttCC " SNVS&uVt0STS "OVSUOs Notice Is hereby given that tho reGular annual meeting of the stockh0lders Of the Merchants and Mechanics Trust and eav- ings bank will, be held at the office of the bank at 12 o'clock m, January II, 1s1D. for the transaction of such business as may come before safd meeting.
 w. A. PORTER, President. Merchants and Mechanics Trust and savines hsnA aeen~A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

Nifty styles = Handsome fabric, beautiful finish, you'll find in Kirshbaum's hand made, ready-to-put-on $15, SIS and $20. Suits all spic and span new, extraordinary val ues. Come and see.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN
 CLOTHING CO.,.
 1910 Sd Ave,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
MoxIev eucoeede [ LorImeG.

Washington, December 1O.-Wiiliam J. Moxley of Chicago was sworn in to- day as representative of the sixth Ill nois district to. succeed William Lori mer, who resigned to take seat ID khe unitod 0tG&s6 1enatA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Why Girls Leave Home

This head may seem a trifle extreme. but 1t is certainly a fact that more young ladies have left their natural pro- tectors on account of the gold wedding rings that are sold by Brandes, The Jeweler, 20o5 Second avenue, than for any other reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
pr. Beard to Preach.

Beginning next Sunday, December 12 the Rev. T. J. Beard will preach at St. Johns Episcopal church on the second and fourth Sundays in each month. The church has been without a rector for some time. and Dr. Beard will be given cordial welcome by the entire congre- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Carroll !. Wall Dies.

Huntsville, December 1o.-(Special.) )- Carroll J. Wall, young son of William L. Wall died Wednesday evening after a brief illness with acute indigestion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

Kirshbaum's Suits built to please the most critical. These suits will never fail their mis. sion. Special big values at $16, SIS and $20, now ready.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN 7
 CLOTHING O0.,
 1910 3d Avo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11

FOR RENT-Modern Fur nished home, No. 2717 High land ave. Jno. q. Smith q O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
Church Services.

First Presbyterian Church. Avenue c and Nineteenth .Street-Rev. H. c. Keg- ley, pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock, evening services at 7;45 o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock. Bert Simpson, superintendent.
 First Baptist Church, Avenue G and Eighteenth Street-Rev o. P. Bentley, pastor Morning service at II o'clock, evening services at 7:& o'clock. Sunday school at,y:45 a. m. J. s. Falkner super intendent. Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ave- nue 1 and Eighteenth Street--Rev L. A. Reagor pastor. Morning service at II o'clock. evening service at 7:45 o'clock Sunday school at 945 a. m.
 First Christian Church. Avenue F and Twenty-first street-Rev. P. L. Duncan, pastor. Morning service at Il o'clock. evening services at 7:45 o'clock. Sunday school at S:45 a. m.
 St. Anthony's Church (Catholic), Ave- nue H and Twenty-irst Street-Rev. F c. Doyle, pastor; Rev. Paul Klitch, as- sistant. First mass S:30 a. m., second mass 1o:30 a. m.
 St. Johns Church (EpiscopaD Avenue E and Sixteenth Street-Morning prayer Il o'clock. No evening service. Sunday school at s:45. c. H. Mandy. superintend. ent.
 Ensley Highlands Sunday school (non- denominational. R. E. Snott in charge Afternoon service at 3:D o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-11
EIks, Minstrel Performance.

The second performance of the Elks minstrels tonight was greeted by an aud- fence that filled the opera house to over flowing. The reception given, the local entertainers was most enthusiastic. The concluding performance will be given Sat urday night.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-06-10
lnjuI ed In Runaway.

Mrs. Joe Cantillon, wife of the
Washington Base Ball Club mana
ger. was seriously injured in run
away on Clinton street this morning
at $50. To what extent she is IN
jured cannot be determined, but
splitting. up of blood indicates that
she may have sustained grave In
ternal injuries.
Her horse became frightened and
ran from the ice plant TO the Office
Of w. A. Dodds, where the lady
was thrown from the vehicle with
great force, falling on the back of
her head and shoulders. With one
foot caught between the axle and
buggy step, she was dragged sever
al feet. and had not the horse
checked his speed and been caught.
when he ran into porch post of the
Dodd's Office, he would have dragged
the unfortunate lady to a horrible
death. II is even remarkable that
she was not killed outright when
thrown from the vehicle.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-06-10

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TO merit continuation Of your con-
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inent in the country's history, we're
far from publicity at this time. Rail
roads then we're barely more prac-
tical than the airship is today.
Seventeen of the present states we're
not in Uncle Sans family. No one
had ever dreamed Of civil war. and
negro freedom was an unknown
quantity. The hour-glass, spinning
wheel, fiint-lock gun, tallow candle,
log cabin, home-spun clothes and
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been forgotten. Photographs. cleo
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graphy. steel hull battleships. auto
mobiles and thousand things of to-
day we're then hidden in the mys-
teries Of the future.
Then The Courier was printed on
a hand press and in a manner now
obsolete. Your grandfather paid
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tersing rates we're $40 per quarter
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per cost about the same as il does to-
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has made the cost Of production 80
per cent less. The paper trust was
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as will be found in most uptodate
papers now, would have been consid-
cred a great sacrifice OF space. and
only the "big bugs" we're honored
with mention OF their coming and
going. National news was hard to
procure, and state affairs we're re-
ported under difficulty to protray II
in It's true significance. But with
the evolution OF affairs, wars, pesti-
lence all the changes that have been
bought about, The Courier has with
stood them all. Many tender shoots
of journalistic aspiration have been
planted in Hickman soil, only to
die In the shadow of the Old Oak /.
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who have read the Courier from
year to year, like those who we're
instrumental in its making-are no
more Their pleasures, passions.
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town that has contributed so much
energy TO the betterment Of local con-
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