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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-01

From the January Bohemian.
''Mistah Middleman, perhaps yo' kin tell
me de difference"
1.-THE difference between what?
mo, sab, not de difference tween
what. All wants to know de difference
tween de subway an pulverized coffee"
That's utterly absurd Mr.. Bones
There's great deal of difference between
the subway and pulverzed coffee"
"Ah knows dat; but deres one special
difference to which All particularly re-
fers."
"Well, what Is the especial difference
between the subway and pulverized cof-
fee?"
DE subway is underground an de pull
verified coffee Is overground."
'Mr. Highknote will render that sym
pathetic ballad, I Dearly Love the Sub
way: It's Hum, Sweet Hum to Me-! 7"
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Dry Goods.

New York, December 31.-The dry goods
market closed for the year with con-
servatism shown in all lines and with
very healthy undertone manifest in the
primary markets. Cotton goods and cot
ton yarns closed dull to firm.
men 8 wear values for fall are irreg-
ular out the large producers are book
Ing orders quite freely at close figures
Inc importation OF fabrics for the eleven
months period covered by the government
reports show a substantial Increase as
compared with last year for a similar
period. The market will be closed at
New Years day.
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Chairs Are Going Up.
Roland Phillips, in SUCCESS Magazin.

Roland Phillips, in Success Magazine.
II have been In this business" said
the buyer for a big furniture house,
'for thirty-eight years. 1 ought to know
something about it, hadn't I? Well, let
me tell you a few plain facts.
1.-THE chair you are sitting in is mark
ed one hundred and thirty-lve dollars.
Ten years ago you could have bought It
for seventy-five. You'll admit that's a
fairly big increase?
well, in the next ten years 1t isn't
going to decrease In value, Is 1T? It won't
occupy any more floor space than it
does now, will It? And the scarcer the
wood, the quicker the increase in value.
Isn't that reasonable? Well, then answer
me this as long as you and your neigh
bors pay the bills; in other words, as
long as we fix the prices and the pub
lie Stands the gaff,' why should we both
err about protecting the forests? 1t may
be nearsighted policy. l dare say 1t is,
but, as business It looks like a 'cinch"
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New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. December 31.--Spot cot
ton firm, unchanged; middling. SIC. Sales
on the spot, 1880 bales; to arrive, $50
Futures opened quiet at an advance of
1Q2 points. The quick stopping of the
large number of notices issued In the
New York market gave the local market
tendency to advance. This tendency
was increased by continued optimistic
reports from the Manchester market.
Heavy exports, expectation of large spin
ners takings for the week and a bet
ter spot demand contributed to the
strength of the market which rose grad
ualy until it stood at a net advance
of 12G13 points. The close was steady
with prices 11Q12 points up, net.
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'eceipts. I'LL; exports to Great Britain

receipts, I'LL; exports to Great Britain,
1922.
Philadelph ia-Easy; middling. 9.60c;
gross receipts, 5000; stock, 2575.
Port Townsend--Net receipts, 1867;
gross receipts, 4267; exports to Japan,
1887.
Jacksonville-Net receipts, sos; gross
receipts, 695; coastwise, sos.
Total today, at all ports: Net, 42,S10;
exports to Great Britain, 1906; to the
continent, 16,154; to Japan. 1857; stock,
1,066.450.
Consolidated, at all ports: Net, 49,
946 exports to Great Britain, 49,, COL
to France, 1884; to the continent, co.
312 to Japan. 10.947.
Total since September l. at all ports
Net, 6,276, 406; exports to Great Britain,
1,916,71s; to France, 61S ,45S; to the con-
tinent, 1,933,657; to Japan, 1888; to
Mexico, 4103.
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Logic.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune
Madam" said the attorney for the
ether side. "you seem to have an exceed
ingly sharp temper"
Yes, SIR" answered the complaining
witness in the divorce case. 1T comes to
me by direct Inheritance from my hus-
bends ancestors"
That's absurd, madam. How could you
Inherit an irritable disposition from your
husbands ancestors?"
II inherited my husband from them.
didn't IT. ~
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Interior Movement.

Houston-Steady; middling, 15-16c;
net receipts, 1903; gross receipts, 49,,
1903; shipments, 1852; stock, 159,797
Augusta-Quiet mlddling, 9bc; net
receipts, 444; gross receipts, 444 ship
ments, 1870; sales, 707 stock, 104,03S.
Memphis-Steady middling, SC; net
receipts, 31S4 gross receipts, 1885,,
shipments, 1857; sales, $780, stock,
ELIZA.
st. Louis-Steady; middling, SIC; net
receipts, 500 gross receipts. 5683; ship
ments 1854; stock, 41,059.
Cincinnati--Net receipts, 6S7; gross
receipts, 6S7; shipments, 632; stock, 49,
458.
Louisville-Firm; middling, SIC.
Little Rock-Quiet; middling. SIS C;
net receipts, 1917; gross receipts, 1917;
shipments. 2098; stock, AZ 202.
Total today-Net receipts, 1895;
gross receipts rs $50; shipments, 2e, 1903;
sales, 4007 stock, 562,72S.
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DRs. DOZIER & DOZIER's

MEDICO-sURGICAL AND ELECTRO
THERAPEUTIC INSTITUTE.
1171s North Twenty-Arst street.
BIRMIN CHAM. 49,. ALABAMA
A strictly high-class institute for
the scientific treatment OF all Chronic
Nervous, Blood. Skin. Rectal. Female
and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformi-
ties. Tumors Stiff Joints, Cancer, LIZ
nus. Malignant Ulcers. Rheumatism
and Consumption.
HenorrhOids, Vartcoceles Hernia ana
Venerial Diseases of every name.
nature, form and character are
: also treated and . legal
GUARANTEE OF CURE WILL nu
GIVEN IN EVERY CASE.
Our equipment, consisting of WE'LL
Kept Prescription Department. X-Rav.
Violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Fars'
Sic apparatus. Super-heated Air. EIsc-
trio Light Cabinet Eureka Nebulixer
md ozone Inhalations for nose. throst
FROM THE PRESS.
The Birmingham Ledger: The Dr..
Doxier are without doubt the beat
Lnown specialists In the south. ana
their fame is due entirely to Their
The Birmingham News: Both m.
n T. and Byron Dozier are reliable
and experienced physicians and sur
icons who deserve the greatest success
which has been and 10 theirs.
The Age-Herald: Drs. Dozier's lone
standing and approved abilities emit.
az them to the proud distinction Of
standing at the head of their profes-
ana lungs and thoroughly equipped
Surgical Department. modern ana up-
to-date in every particular. give us q
srestire over all competitors in Ala.
Mama in our special line Of practice.
Cc--e.uondence Invited-COnsult.tso .
and Examination Free.
question list sent free on request of
out town persons.
Terms liberal and confidence held in
violate. Office hours 8 a. m. to p. m
Sundays, 8 a. m. to p. m
q FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
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New Orleans Cotton Futures.

New Orleans. December 31.-Cotton spots
firm; low ordinary, 4lac nominal; ordin-
airy, 8 BLOC nominal; good ordinary, 5a4c;
low middling, 8lsc; middling SIC; good
middling, 9Ac; middling fair 9ssc; fair,
10ssc nominal. Receipts, 16,S47; stock,
339,0S1. m
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Naval Stores.

Savannah. Ga, December a.-Turpen-
tine firm. 3sAc: Sales III; receipts. 2o7;
Shipments 2s6. Rosin. firm; sales, 3465;
receipts. 1877; shipments. 1885; stock, 16s,-
165. Quote: B, and d, $500; =. $S.02h;
b. 1905; G, s3.o71a. H. $s-s7M; 1, SALE; X.
S5.10; M, $3.50; N, se.16; WIG. $40; WV,
$3.50.
Wilmington, N. c., December a.-Spir-
its turpentine, steady, SIC; receipts, Is
casks. Rosin, steady, SIT; receipts. none.
Tar, firm, $1.75; receipts, TO. Crude tur-
pentine. firm. $1.76, s275 and $2.75; re-
ceipts II.
Charleston, 8. c., December 31.-Turpen-
tine firm, s71ac. Rosin, firm. Quote: A..
B, G, $2.s2ls; D, s2.92sA; e. $2s27A; F. $2.sa1k;
G. $2s21t02s6; H, $3.50; !, $4.o6; K, 500;
M, $50; N. $s.05; WIG, $3.50; WV, 500.
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M etaI Market.

New York, December 3.-The London
tin market was strong and higher with
spot quoted at f132 and futures at E133
rs Cd. The local market was quiet but
higher in sympathy at s29.0002s.15.
Copper declined slightly in London with
spot closing at G63 lbs Sd and futures at
s64 IS Cd. The local market was steady
and unchanged.
Lead was unchanged at e13 in London
and $4.10d416 In the local market.
Spelter was also unchanged in both mar
kets.
The English iron market was -un
changed with Cleveland warrants quoted
at 49s I'D. Locally no change was re-
ported.
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Money on Call.

Money on Call
New York. December 31.-Money on cali
steady, 2AQSA; ruling rate, 8; closing
bid, "a; offered at 2% Time loans easy;
so and 80 days, per cent; six months,
315Q3A.
Prime mercantile paper 4Q41a per cent;
sterling exchange firm with actual bus
mess in bankers bills at $4S5.054. S5.15 for
so day bills and at $487.10 for demand
commercial bills, $4,84%Q484H; bar silver,
50Ac; Mexican dollars. 45c; government
bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular
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Imports of Dry Goods.

New York, December a.-Imports of dry
goods at the port of New York for the
week ending December 26 were valued
at s.. 349 BOG.
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Coffee Market.

New York, December a.-Coffee futures
closed steady net points higher to .
points lower. Sales were reported Of 49,
$50 bags, including March, 5.65G6. cod; May,
5000; July, 5.45c; September, 5.35@6. 40c;
December, 1909, 5.30@5 40c.
Spot steady; Rio No. 7, 6%Q6Nc; Santos
No. T. S@Sssc; mild. dull; Cordova, ~
@12hc.
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Cotton Seed OIL.

New York, December H.-Cotton seed
oil firm; prime crude, S1c; prime yellow,
301k040hc.
New Orleans, December 31.-Cotton seed
oil. prime. refined in barrels. per pound.
BIC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
TWO PAY PENALTY OLD LAW BAKED UP|
CRIMINALS DIE ON
 GALLONS.
White Man Had Slain Country Judge While Negro Had Brutaiiy At- tackled White Woman in
 Her Home.

Nashville Tenn, Oct. Just at sun rise today in a small enclosure imme- diately without the walls of the State prison near this city. William Mitchell, a white man, convicted of the murder of Squire w. H. Hindman in Ruther- ford County, and Cecil Palmer, colored, sentenced to death for criminally as- saulting a woman near Lebanon. Tenn. paid the penalty for their crimes on the gallows.
 These were the first executions under the new law which provides that all executions in this State be held at the State prison. Both Mitchell and Palm CT had been respited twice. and every effort had been made to save their necks.
 The crime for which Mitchell was hanged today was the murder of squire W. H. Hindman, a prominent citizen of Rutherford County. at the latter's store on April 24, 1908. It was most atrocious killing, and for a time mob violence was feared.
 The crime for which Palmer, me- gro. paid the penalty, was a criminal assault made on Mrs. W. w. Yates. a respectable white woman, at her home in the outskirts of Lebanon, Tenn. on July {. 1908. The crime was a most brutal one. and Palmer narrowly es- capped lynching.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
CHECKS DRAWN UNDER s1 ARE ILLEGAL.
Pensacola Lawyer Points To Statute often vioInted-well Dressed Man And Wife Arc
 Arrested.

Pensacola, Fla. Oct. 1-(Special)- Hon. Emmet Wilson. United States At torney for this district. has discovered that the new penal code of the United States that becomes effective on Janu- ary 1, 1910. contains clause making 1t unlawful for any person to issue a check for an amount less than $1.
 He has also found that the act con- tained in the new code was passed by Congress in 1862 when the stamp tax was in operation, and from supreme court decisions learns that 1t was evil dently passed to prevent persons from evadtng the stamp tax by issuing checks for amounts less than s1. as the stamp tax law provided for stamps on all checks of $1 and more.
 The stamp tax was repealed, but this section was never repealed, and now, through an oversight has been incorporated in the new code.
 Speaking of the matter Mir. Wilson said this morning:
 This act was originally passed in 1862. and is simply restatement in the new code of an old statute.
 "So far as I know there have never been any prosecutions for violation, although 1t has been on the statute books for many years. and there Is no use of anyone getting uneasy at this late date.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
SEED AND ESPY.
They Have n Joint Debate at San

They Have a Joint Debate at Samson
 Samson, Oct. 1.-(Special) )-Hon. w b. Seed, of Montgomery, and Hon. T M. Espy, of Dothan, met here last night in joint debate on the constitu- tional amendment.
 Mir. Seed had the opening speech of thirty minutes, then Mir. Espy was given one hour. after which Mir. Seed spoke again for thirty minutes.
 Mir. Seed spoke along the line of mod ern invention, touching lightly on the issue. He scored several points for temperance.
 He led the people to believe that the old law and the new were exactly the same, az regarded the searching of pri- vate property. But In the course of MT. Espy's speech he made it plain that there never before existed such a dras- tic law-that mans home could be searched for his own property"
 MT. Espy dealt heavy blows on the amendment. He told the people that this constitutional amendment was pro- posed to further the political ambition of some of the leaders.
 MT. Espy "hewed to the line" and the chips fell In the audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
READY FOR RALLY
THOUSAND VISITORS Ex- PECTED IN BIRMINGHAM
 TODAY.
Parades VIII Re Made And Doxen Speakers Will Address Crowd Pro-Ame ndment People
 Organize,

Birmingham, Oct. 1.-(Special.)-Ev- erything is ready for the big rally tomorrow in this city at which more than a dozen prominent speakers from all parts of the State will be heard why they are opposed to the consu- tutional amendment for prohibition If the weather is only fair there VIII pc several thousand people in the city, the special train from Montgomery to bring in at least five to six hundred people.
 The parading in the city is sched- uled to begin at o'clock in the af- ternoon. Local bands have been hired and there will be bands from other places Plenty of music as we'll as oratory is assured.
 The amendists of Jefferson county, 14O of them, met this morning in Mac cabee temple and organized for the campaign. pr. F. I. Tarrant, represen- tative to the Legislature from this county, being chosen as chairman of the campaign committed, with A Vines as secretary and J. H. Frye as treasurer. An executive committee of seven, with pr. Tarrant as ch-officio was selected and headquarters select ed in the Chamber of Commerce.
 Ine FepreSentdtiVeS present at the meeting were given lot of sample ballots and literature anent the amendment to distribute in their re- spective sections.
 Fred M. Jackson, State chairman of the campaign committee for the amendment made a statement in the meeting expressing the belief that the amendment would be adopted by a big majority. Walter l.. Sessions asked the representatives present to make liberal donations towards the cam paign funds. He stated that it took six thousand dollars to run the local option campaign a few years back and that every cent possible was needed for this campaign as every effort would be made to carry Jeffer- son county for the amendment
 An announcement was made in the meeting that rumor was out that the anti-amendists intended spending a large sum of money to defeat the amendment and that this work must be overcome
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
PAID POLL TAX TEST OF VOTER Many Alabamians Are
 Disappointed. LETTERS COME IN SHOALS Attorney General Is Being Besieged
 With Inquiries. ObIisatiens Regarding voting Must Have Been Coa,pIied With Be-
 fore February l, 1909, or
 Applicant is Barred.

That the poll tax obligation is one of the first duties of citizenship. and not to be neglected, is being brought home forcibly to Alabamians nowa- days.
 There are more men in Alabama who want to vote and can't vote than ever before, if the correspondence of Attorney General Garber is any index to the general situation.
 Since the momentous decision of the Supreme Court of Alabama. in the F'inklea- Parrish case from Monroe County. in which it was held that. to vote in any elections of certain year a man must have paid poll tax before February l of that year, there have have been many who are bewildered over the situation. They don't see why, now that the poll tax books are open, they cannot settle their deltn- queucies and vote on November 29. Most of the inquiries received by the Attorney General are from men over the age of 45. Their poll tax has not been paid for several years before their arrival at the age of exemption, and they ask If they win not be allowed to vote without settlement of the back taxes.
 paid up the delinquency before Febru- ary 1, 1909, Is the invariabie an- swer.
 Others are turned down. School trus- tees must have paid their poll tax up to February. 1909, or they cannot vote: no delinquents can vote, because they should have paid on or before February to become a qualified elector for 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
MOBILE BREWERS
 TO FIGHT THE LAW

Mobile, Oct. LA motion to dissolve the injunction obtained by the State of Alabama against the Mobile Brewery. which prevented them from moving 27.000 barrels of beer from the State, was filed today in the Chancery Court and argument will be heard next week.
 The brewery owners claim that it Is not a public nuisance and ask for the right to take their product out of the State and dispose of it
 The legal battle will be hard fought one as this was the last brewery to cease business in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
BUYS NEFF'S ALLEYS
HIx-GRAvELY CIGAR COMPANY
 PURCHASERS.
Popular Bowling Alleys To Be Con- ducted By The PrOprietors of
 The Orpheum Theatre.

uUcteu Ny Iue FEuprketohb VA
 The Orpheum Theatre.
 A deal was made yesterday whereby the bowling alleys on Commerce St.. formerly owned and operated by Henry Neff, are taken over by the Hix- Gravely Cigar Go.
 It is the announced intention of the new owners. to renovate. repair and improve the equipment of the alleys, buy new pins and balls and put the entire establishment in the best condi- ton possible. Energetic steps are go- ing to be taken to revive interest in bowling among old players and to show beginners the many delights and benefits of the game.
 The Hix-Gravely Cigar Co. will put in this new place. the same fine line of cigars, tobaccoes, etc, that they car ry at their 'Orpheum" stand. includ- ing Cortez cigars and Brunswick Smokers.
 Coupons will be given on bowling which may entitle the holder to a prize at the end of the week. The al- leys will be under the supervision of MT Sam Wilmot, who is himself a popular and enthusiastic player of the game.
 Prizes will be awarded each week, match games will be played. and all those interested in this fascinating and healthful sport are cordially invited to visit the new alleys. Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
SIX HURT IN AUTO
TOURING MACHINE PLUNGEs OVER
 EMBANKM MENT
Party Returning From Health Resort. Meets Buggy-Chauneur Guides Machine Over Embankment
 With Dfsasf frous Recruits.

San Antonio. Tex. oct 1.-Six per sons were injured, three probably fatal ly, when high power touring car travelling at rapid speed. fell over a ten foot embankment near San Antonio early this morning. The party were re- turning from the hot wells near this city and the accident occurred while the chauffeur was endeavoring to avoid a collision with a buggy.
 The injured:
 Harry Cottam. Maria, Tex, jaw shat tered, internal injuries. condition crit ica1
 Mrs. o. D. Wesley. San Antonio. in terual injuries. condition critical.
 Russell Johnson. chauffeur. internal injuries, unconscious, critical.
 Mrs. J. H. Brack, San Antonio. se- we're contusions.
 Q. D. Wesley. San Antonio. right leg fractured.
 Jack Foster, New Orleans. not seri- ouS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
PETITION COMPANY BE
 DECLARED BANKRUPT

A petition to adiudge the City Jew elry Company, of Montgomery. bank rupt was filed in the office of the Clerk of the United States District Court yes terday.
 The principals in the petition are The Montgomery Journal Company and The Times Publishing Company, with A. +, Whiting and w. c. Hill as sureties The petitioners claim that the assets of the iewelry company. consisting of store fixtures and a stock of jewelry are reported to amount to $5,000. An other petition asks that George Stuart he appointed receiver.
 The hearing in the petition will take place before Judge Thomas q. Jones this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
68 CASES TAKEN
BIRMINGHAM OFFICERS pA1n
 RIGHT AND LEFT.
sixty-hve Cases Taken From One Place --Dray stopped aud Liquor Ta- ken From It-Drtver
 Arrested.

Birmingham. Oct 1.-(SpeciaI.)- Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien Brown. Deputies Chew, Childress and others today added sixty-eight cases of liquors to the apartment at the county Jail where is being kept the confscated goods.
 Sixty-five cases of liquor. said to be- long to one man. was discovered today and taken in town. while a dray driver was halted and three cases of liquor was taken from him and a bond was required of the negro to answer to the charge of violating the prohibition law.
 It was reported to the sheriff that a large amount of liquor had just ar rived in the city over the Alabama Great Southern and Illinois Central Railroads, and some of this was spot ted and is among the lot confiscated to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
wILsoN-DOLL.
Marriage of Union Springs Couple Sur
 prise to Friends.

Union Springs, Oct. 1.-(Special. IA marriage of surprise and unusual in terest here yesterday was that of MT. Jack Wilson and Mrs. Doll, which was solemnized at the home of the Rev. R. l.. Bell.
 \ Mrs. Doll was head nurse at the 8sanitorium and MT. Wilson has charge of the city fire department Both nave many friends here.
 The county fair will be held here October 12-16. and the grounds are scene of much activity every day. A large grand stand has been erected and the exhibit hall is about completed. large number of horses are in training, and horse shows will be held each night Last year was the first fair and inc management is offering hne pre- miums this year. An amusement com many has been secured for the hVe aavs. The last day of the fair. which vvill be negro day. Booker Washington will address the crowd.
 A large crowd went from here yes terday to SimSville to hear the Rev Frank Culver, of Birmingham. and the Rev. Henry Johnson. of Montgomery sneak for the amendment.
 They report fine speeches, a large
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-02
EDUCATIONAL.

disposed of 5000 pounds at profitable returns and was unable to fill half his orders. This season Mir. Johns has sold 10000 pounds and has been compelled to refuse orders he could not fill. Mir. Johns also cultivates 200 or more pom granate trees and realizes handsome profits from his shipments of the fruit to the Northern mark cts
 c, l.. oliver of that section culti- yates pears and has an orchard of 800 bearing trees from which he will real ize nice returns this fall. He has ma e a study of them and claims not to have a blighted tree among the num- her
 !. B. Cox. Of Enon. has under culti- vation ten acres in sugar cane and has already engaged fifty barrels of his syrup.
 e. R. Bark sdale believes in thor oughbred stock and possesses some as fine specimens of his own raising as can be found in any section of the South. MT. Barkesdale will enter two of his best horses at all the fairs this fall