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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Industrial School Notes.

The February meeting Of the trustees
Of the Maine State Industrial ScEoo
for Girls was held at the institution
yesterday Despite the storm there
was a good representation. Routine
work was attended to and the affairs
of tie home found in splendid order.
Mrs c. j.. Toothaker of Phillips is
the guest of the principal. Mrs. M. E
KING, for a few days, and Miss Lydia
Gilmore of Woolwich is visiting Miss
Mayhcw, matron of Baker hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Board of Trade BANQUET,

The promises are that many of the rep
resentative men of Maine will join with
the citizens of Hallowell in making the
banquet at the Hallowell house at $50
o'clock next Friday evening something
more than simply an occasion of Teasing,
though Manager Stone is determined to
sustain the reputation of the well-known
hostelry by the table he is going to
spread for the wants Of the inner man.
Following is the postprandial program,
DR.. II. A. Milliken president:
Introduction of POSTMASTER
Toastmaster. Fred Emery Beane
Addresses:
Manufacturing Industries,
Hon: VIM G. johnson, Hallowell
Rev. j. w. Steele, Hallowell
Tile State of Maine.
Judge Sidney b. Smith, Berwick
Board of Trade Progessiveness,
Public Discussions, Citizens
Committee-F. b. Wood, E. C. Douglas,
C. S. Goodwin, Geo. II. Willis, A. A. Shea.
The Ice Races.
If the storm abates this morning the
track will be at once put in fine order
by large force of workmen ready for
races at 1.3O p. M. today. Some fine sport
will be witnessed, some new names ap-
pearing on the card.
GREEN PAGERS.
Marie Shedwood Cred Perkins,.
Gypsy fMr. .Jeffers).
Will Curry (Will knowles).
John S. Or. ID. Scribner).
TROTTING CLASS.
Prince Bayard Dennie Marstom,
Harbinger (E. =. Hersey).
Bessie NJ. Drank Wellmam.
MATCHED RACE.
Rex Wilkes IS. II. Stlkey).
Prince Gothard (J. M. Nichos).
The trotting class and green PAGERS will
be well placed. The stake is for oats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
WATERvILLE.
Mrs. Mary Goodridge.

Mrs. Mary Goodridge. wife of the
late Isaac Goodridge, died Tuesday af-
ternoon at the home Of her son, Frank
j. Goodridge, Western avenue Death
was the result of a paralytic shock
suffered about IA months ago. She was
born in Mount Vernon IS years ago.
Three children, Frank J. Goodridge
of this city Mrs. F. o. Sawyer of
Skowhegan, and Mrs. L. J. Blanchard
of Dexter, also one sister in Dexter.
survive.
The remains win be taken to Dexter
Friday morning for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Georqe Mcnamara.

George Mcnamara passed away in the
Home hospital here yesterday forenoon
after a short illness of pneumonia. MI,
Mcnamara was born in Ireland Dec. .,
iNia and was shoemaker by trade. IL
enlisted in Co. G, "a Mass. Inf. at Bos-
ton April %, 1864 and was mustered out
at Worcester June /. 1865. lie was admit
ted to this Home from Boston Nov. 49,
1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

II. A. Eugley. who is employed at
Lawrence Brothers saw mill, was
caught in a shaft coupling, Monday.
and narrowly escaped being Killed. His
clothing was torn off and he was badly
lacerated and bruised all over his body.
He will be confined to his bed for
some time He was caught near one of
the convcyers. where fortunately there
was not room enough for the shaft to
swing him around. otherwise he would
certainly have been killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS
JOURNAL TELEPHONE 49,

MRS. Charles Wight celebrated her
Haientlne birthday Monday. A num-
per OF her friends from Augusta, Hal
io"ell and Lewiston were present, and
were entertained by music and dane
ing supper was served, consisting of
plank chicken. Mrs. Wight was pre-
schted- with beautiful carving set
All VINO We're privileged to be present
enjoyed the occasion thoroughly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
asst Revival Meeting Tonight.

"The Gospel of the Hand was .''o
subject of the Illustrated sermon CIV
en- bv Rev. Charles S. Haynes at the
Al e. church in Randolph last night
A .ocd-sized company listened appre-
ciativelv to the sermon and entered
heartily into the spirit of the service
,rbe last service of the series Will pe
held tonight The sermon will be Illus
tratea and many of the revival songs
uscd in the Boston campaign VIII De
SING. Do not miss this farewell service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Owing to the absence of Rev. j.. r.
clifford of the Highland Avenue M. H.
church. his pulpit will be filled Sunday
h., Pow TT T.. Nichols of Halloween.
MIR Nichols will occupy his own pulpit
al HalIowell Sunday morning and the
time of the preaching service OF .ne
Highland avenue church mas accoru-
ingiy been changed from lo.oo a. NJ -
23O p M. The Sunday schooi VIII Nc
held at l p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The meeting of the members Of the
Freewill BAPTIST church, which had
been adjourned from Jan 10 to last
night for the purpose of attending to
unfinished business. was not held, a
quorum not being present. The meet
ing adjourned to Wednesday, March 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Advertised Letters.

The following letters are advertiser
at Gardiner for the week ehuihS fe''
a;os now Miss T. E.: Merrill,
Mrs. Annie: Shay, Mrs. jennie, 0',e'
49,, IL. smith Mrs. +. E.; Taylor,
Miss Emma; Wheaton, Mrs. frahh
r., (G. -.
Gentlemen-Burns, A W.; CORNISH
A. NJ: Keith. Chas. B.; HERS OF wiz
Merrill: Reid, George c.; Spear her
bert NJ: Thompson, James; wheaton
f r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
A Communication.

l desire to express my appreciation
to the taxpayers and citizens, who in
the Republican caucus last night gave
evidence OF their confidence in me by
the handsome vote which has made
mo their nominee for reelection to the
Office of street commissioner.
JOHN BURNS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Grade VIII of the Randolph Gram.
mar school celebrated Lincoln's birth.
aay with a Class party Thursday even
ing: Inc schoolroom was decorated
with bunting and Lincoln's picture
was drapped around with the flag
Each member of the class invited one
guest and all united in pronouncing it
a good time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The Misses EVaLand Ottilie Batchel-
der are visiting their cousin. Miss Edna
Allen. High street, Gardiner They
attended the Masquerade ball at the
Grange hail. Saturday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The Benevolent Society will meet
with Mrs. Fred e. Beane at her home
Oh Second street at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon II stormy the meeting will
be held at the same hour Friday.
The regular meeting of John E. Hub
bard No 30, National Relief Corps,
will lie held in Golden Cross hall at
80 o'clock Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The regular meeting of the Sons OF
veterans VIII be held tonight at G. A
K. hall. All members are requested to
attend as business of Importance is to
lie transacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

ABB. Stevens of F'itzdale, VT. passed
Saturday and Sunday in town, return
ing home, Monday. Mrs. Stevens is the
guest Of her brother, Ezekiel Atkins,
Johnson street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The funerals of the late William w.
Gardner and the late Daniel A. Mulett
were postponed until o'clock this af-
ternoon. Rev. II. S. Burrage officiating.
Capt. McAdams will command the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Ernest Batchelder. night Waterman
for Lawrence Brothers, who has been
at home sick for two weeks, returned
to work Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

1.-The Merry Geisha," an Oriental musi-
cal comedy will be the attraction at the
Home theatre Saturday night next. The
comedy is backed up by fine large cho-
rus which adds much to the effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The funeral of the late Edmund Burke
was held in the Home chapel at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, Rev. II. S. Burrage
officiating. The remains We're placed in
the morgue to await shipping directions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Tonight's Concert.

Narch-..I<ing Broadway" Wardwell
Instrumentation Childhood's Days.
F'erbev
waltzcs-"Il Bacio." Arditti
calaction-"Red Mill Herbert
Dance-''The Bird and the Bottle from
woodland. LueuelS
Medley-"Good Bye, Sweetheart"
Won 1ilZer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Word was received Friday that Johu
Abbott, who is working in the woods
up river, had had his leg badly crushed
and mangled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The Society Minstrels," an amateur
production by the Young Mems Holy
Name Society of Augusta, will be pre-
scented here Monday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Rev. c. E. Jones of Randolph
preached Il very interesting sermon al
the Congregational church, Sunday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
He|dby Republicans Tues
day at the Armory.
For Mayor, Chas. H. Gray City
fE Marshal, f. E. Andrews.
A. E. Clary Wins Out Against Three
For Street Commissioner.

The Republican city caucus was held
at the Armory Tuesday and was of the
kind known as a "long caucus" held
whenever there is a contest for any
of the nominations. The caucus opened
at 9 a. NJ. James f. Andrews was chos-
en- chairman and Charles o. Wads-
worth secretary. The wardens and
ward clerks from each ward presided
caucus resulted in the following nom
inatons:
For mayor--Charley H. Gray
For city MARSHALL. E. Andrews.
For street commissioner-A. E.
Clary.
There was no contest for the mayor
atty nomination. all the votes cast be
ing for Mr. Gray. Three candidates
ran for the nomination for city mar
sinai City Marshal s. w. Cults, For
mer City Marshal F. r. Andrews, and
Night Waterman w. X. Wakefield.
Mr.. Andrews captured the nomination
with Il total of 3SG votes. 1862 being ne
CO ssary for Il choice. Mr.. Cults received
245 and Mr.. Wakefield 81
4. f. Clary Won out in a field of four
candidates for street commissioner with
a total of 1866 votes. against 1872 for
A. G. Sprague. 100 for Fred Weymouth
and so for Thomas Mcclure.
The following is the result tabulated
by wards:
FOR MAYOR
Chas. III. Gray. .133 &c 95 15S IA 92-71S
FOR CITY MARSHALL
+. f. Andrews. GO SO So 81 As sl-3sG
S w Cutts..... 80 16 81 At 81 9-2i5
w X Wakefield % q 6 90 IA . 80
FOR STREET COMMISSIONER.
A. E. Clary..... sc Sc 60 GO Sc 1886
A. c. Sprague. 16 10 10 81 45 2-1G2
Fred Weymouth Il - 8 81 IS 6-10o
Thos. McClure.... 6 0 &C. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Mrs. Maria Whitaker has returned
to her home at Presque Isle, after an
extended visit with her daughters, Mrs.
E. c.. Jones and Mrs Fred Lord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

William II. James of Ftchburg, late
Co II. LIST Mass. Cav, has been admitted
to the Home and assigned to the hospital
for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Jones hay,
returned to their home in Damarscot
ia, after visiting relatives in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Regular meeting Of John z. Hub
bard Woman's State Relief Corps, No.
50 VIII be held at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. " !flEaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Michael Dolan left the Home yesterda,
on a Through, which he will pass il
Lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Miss Harriet Cole has returned from
Chicago, where she has been vistin:
her father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

lir. and Mrs. Elliott w. Howe o
Rumford Falls are guests of Mr.. an(
Mrs. r. r. Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The funeral of the late Jere w. Swift
of West Gardiner will be held at 10
o'clock Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Dan Thurlow is able to be out with
MS milk wagon, after q three week
illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Thomas McGugin has moved into tn
Dunphy building from Bowman stree
in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Archibald Hayden of Milo is visiting
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. w Hay
den, Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. oscar Childs of Middle
street, who haYe been in Boston for
the pass four weeks, have returned
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

The Benevolent Society will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. Amy Durlin, Har-
rison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Miss Della McPhee returned to Rum
ford Falls, Monday, after a two week;
visit with relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Contracts have been let for Winnipeg $
new municipal electric power plant. to
cost approximately s1,014,700. The Win
nipeg Electric Railway Company has
three times offered to sell it's Lac du
Bonnet plant to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Otis II. Pike returned to the Home
yesterday from a furlough pass ed in
Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

MI PhilbrooN of Dresden has moved
into the house lately owned and occu-
pied by Charles S. Cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Miss Emerald Adell returned home
Saturday, from Jefferson, where she
taught a 10-weeks term of school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

James Wyman of Belgrade was a
business visitor in Hallowell Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

| John c. Budd has been detailed as jan
itor in charge at the Social hall in place
| of George p. Fowler, relieved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

John M. Tyler was granted a furlougl
yesterday to visit friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
| SOUTH GARDINER
4. A. Eug|ey Narrowly Es-
capes Death at Mill.
Caught by Shaft and Body Bad
y lacerated and Bruised.
John Abbott Hurt in Woods..-Birth.
day Party..-PersonaI Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Campbell oi
Fairfield are visiting in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

Officer of the day, Capt. w. S. Oak
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
COLD WAVE DOES
 NOT HELP WHEAT
BuIIish Tendency In Market Is
 Lost In Trading
FIRM TONE NEAR THE CLOSE
Corn Market Is Firm Nearly All Day and After a Slight Break Closes Hieher-oats and Provisions
 Also Close Firm.

Chicago January 6.-Zero weather in the west and southwest where the fall- sown crop is to a large extent unpro- tected by snow, had a bullish effect on the wheat market here today. Early gains however were lost in the day and at the close prices were 1sc higher to 9sc lower. Corn, oats and provisions closed firm.
 The cold wave which carried zero tenn peratures as far south as Oklahoma was the chief topic of discussion among trad CTS in the wheat pit, and the uncertainty regarding the possible damage to winter wheat brought out an active demand at times throughout the day. For time the market was nervous, but in the final hour a firm tone developed and nearly all the loss was regained. Shorts were the principal buyers late in the day. The close was firm although the July and September deliveries were below yester- days closing quotations. May closed at $1.979s and July at 9S1kc. Clearances of whreat and flour were equal to 154,OO0 bushels Primary receipts were 3040O0 bushels Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported recelptS or l29 cars.
 Despite the cold wave, which it was claimed would facilitate the movement, the corn market was firm nearly all day. The market slumped off about midday because of the break in wheat but rallied quickly again. The close was firm with prices up 4c to A@asc, with May at 611sc and July at 61Aq61Bc. Local re- ceipts were 1855 cars, with four of con- tract grade.
 Oats displayed more uniform firmness than either wheat or corn, the market receiving good support from cash inter ests and commission houses. The close was firm, with prices a shade to 14c high CT, with May at 515sc and July at 46S@ 46Ac. Local receipts were 107 cars.
 The cold wave curtailed receipts of live hogs at all western packing centers and this falling off in receipts caused mod crate strength in provisions here. At the close prices were unchanged to 71a cents higher.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat, Il cars; corn, 159 cars; oats, 72 cars; hogs, 37,O0O head.
 Ca cI, c,1ofotiopc Y.anoad fo11cxuo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
MARKET
 MAKES ADVANCE
Buying By Spot Interests Car
 rieS Market Upward
CROP ESTIMATE IS LOWER
indications of a Crop Slightly Under 13,oo0,000 Bales Strengthens the Situation and Prices
 Gain a Little.

New York, January 6-With the ex- middle of the day, the cotton market ruled generally steady and the tone was firm at net advance of 1 to points. Sales were estimated at ,OO0 bales.
 The market opened steady at a decline of l point to an advance of points, and during the early session sold about 3 to points net higher on buying of near months by large spot interests, pur- chases here against sales in Liverpool, and scattered covering. After the close of Liverpool, demand here became less attractive and prices eased off to within a couple of points of last nights clos ing, but the market rallied with trading in the last hour most active of the day, and prices selling above the best point of the morning on the national ginners' report, stating that 100000 bales less had been ginned during the period, December 13 to January l. than during the same period last year, and that the indicated crop was a little under 21,S73, 900 bales. The market closed within a point or two of the top on the more &C., tive months.
 Receipts today 47.SOs bales, against 39,- $50 last week. and 46,S03 last year.
 For the week, 24O,OO bales, against 29O, 762 last week and 3OS,945 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans, 15,- 264 bales. against 12,442 last year, and at Houston, 13,S6S bales, against 16,952 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07

legged terms to be offered to holders of the preferred stocks by the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy authorities.
 The whole market was impressively strong at one period, but prices quickly melted away with the renewal of the liquidation late in the day. There were some quarters of the list where the rise in prices has been most marked where the effort to take profits developed practical withdrawal of support for prices recently in evidence. The effect on specu- 1ative sentiment was disquieting and gave additional impulse to the selling.
 The money market continued to work easier, and 1t was evident that large re- sources were flowing back into the banks and seeking employment in the money market. The day ended at the stock ex- change with a rally in progress, which owed much probably to nasty covering by shorts. The days net changes in many prominent stocks are small, in con- sequence.
 New York Central, which closed last night at 12S, sold up to 129ss in the morn- ing, broke to 123 and closed at 1251%.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par value, were s6, 766,000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
FRESH DECLINE
 IN STOCK MARKET Weakness Of New York Gen. tral Is Cause Of Drop LIQUIDATION IS RENEWED Laroe Demand From Short Interest Keeps Market Fairly Steady, But
 the Decline Is Felt In
 Nearly All Stocks.
LIQUIDATION IS RENEWED

New York; January 6.-The stock mar ket had apparently disposed of the dis turbing effect of the collapse in Con solidated Gas before the days session at the stock exchange had proceeded far. This factor had more than lost its in- fuence when a drop in New York Cen tral intervened to give a fresh start to the nerves of speculative holders or stocks. The reaction in New York Cen tral was based, like that in Consolidated Gas, on previous excessive speculation, ai- though not carried to such lengths as had been done in the gas stock nor was the news which caused the spectators to feel misgivings so definite or so abrupt as that offered by the supreme court decision in the gas case. The untaVor- able influence of the New YorK oeh- trals price emanated from the board room of the directors of the company where the action in eecting w. c. Brown president of the railroad was interpret ed as belying the supposition that E. H. Hartman was to assume an active place on the directorate and place i nan of his own choice in the management
 z the system.
 Control of New York Central is about tie latest of large number of new activ- ities in the railroad world, whlch have been assigned to MT. Hartman in a constant succession ever since last April when he rescued the Erie by coming forward to purchase block of that com pany's notes necessary to meet default on maturing obligations and save re- ceivership. The conjectures over the course of the plans of the group Of pow erful capitalists represented by MT. Harri- man have been busy at all periods of the prolonged speculation that has been In progress since that time.
 The inference drawn from the result of the New York Central decision on president, that the latest and most con- spicuous of these conjectures was mis- taken, was not relished by the speculative contingent. Heavy speculative liquidation was renewed when the break in New York Central occurred. It is not certain that influential liquidation was entirely suspended at any time during the day, but it was disguised during the early part of the session owing to the large demand from the short interest which met it.
 The bears had sold freely owing to the collapse in Consolidated Gas and when that stock showed signs today of having reached the limits of it's drastic process of liquidation, a large short interest re- mained to be covered. This was especial ly notable in American Smelting and the buoyant rise in that stock gave assur- ance of relief from one of the most seri- ous of recently disturbing factors The Colorado and Southern stocks were the center of another demonstration on the strength of rumors concerning the ai-