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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Johndee will have something to be
thankful for, even making allowance
for that Sanborn decision.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24
COMMENT.

After his automobile had run over a
woman in Akron. o., Mr.. Pug" Jeffries
is reported to have said, II hate noto-
riety; let's go to the hotel" There are
all kinds of notoriety, you know.
Mrs. Havemeyer recently offered 100000
bail for her chauffeur. He must be
dandy chauffeur.
Another stocking bank has suspended
payment because what was holding 1t up
broke.
B1ornstjerne Bjornson is reported to be
dying. You will find how to pronounce
his name in the back of Noah Web
ster's well-known work.
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24
KNEW BILKINS.

'I presume Mrs. Billxins is listening to
a great many bare-faced lies these days"
"why do you think SOP
''Bilkins has shaved off his mustache. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Washington is to have an ordinance
that permits it to supervise all foot
hall games to see that they are played
in perfectly lady-like manner
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24
The Amendment.

Section 1. The manufacture,
sale and keeping for sale of alco-
holic and malt liquors and other
Intoxicating beverages shall be
forever prohibited in this state,
but alcohol may be sold for medi-
cal, scientific and mechanical pur-
poses, and wine for sacramental
purposes under such regulations
as the legislature may have pre-
scribed or may hereafter pre-
scribe.
Sec. g. Nothing in the constitu-
ton of Alabama shall be construed
to prevent the legislature, under
the police power, from designating
places where such liquors may not
be stored or kept.
,o,ososososo.o.oso.o,o~o.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Colonel Roosevelt took none of his
guides for rhinoceroses and mono
therefore were shot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Columbia university has no football
games-and no college spirit. This
two seem to go together
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Andrew Carnegie gives wings to his
money but otherwise he declines to
participate in aviation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Judge Grosscup turned up missing
when.the Standard Oil suit Yas taken
I'D at st. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

The suffragettes in the London jails
order to avoid wearing prison garb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

The anti-amendment people will
celebrate two Thanksgivings this
year-one tomorrow and one next
Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

The football fatalities for 1909 num-
Der but five. which is getting out Of
the trouble easily
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24
Tha Lata Sol Haas

Although Sol Haas had not lived in
Birmingham for several years past his
death in California on Sunday was sin
cerely regretted in this community
Coming here as president of the Sloss
company at a time when the Birming-
ham district was experiencing severe
industrial depression he displayed I'M
commonly fine mettle and by his ex-
cellent business sense and his hopeful
nature established himself at once as
leader in the iron trade and a public
spirited citizen. He was broad-minded
and willing and he was true up
builder.
A gentleman of Mr.. Haas sterling
character and kindly traits will never
fail to impress young men and be an
inspiration to them. This worl1-a-day
world can Ill afford to lose such men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Secretary Ballinger Is easily the
verbal hatbox of this administration,
and he gets worse the farther he goes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Zeaya is full of resources, and it is
much too early to say his days are
numbered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Germany begins to see she will need
an ocean Of money to float her navy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

The amenders here In Birmingham
have been pretty good at attending
Sunday rallies, but the experiment OF
week night meetings at the Hippo
drome is proving dismal failure The
Rev. Brooks Lawrence, who is direct
ing the amendment campaign, is
great believer in spending money for
the cause. He has been brisk money
raiser. He has money to burn and he
is certainly burning it, figuratively
speaking, in hiring the Hippodrome. II
costs 500 a night. Last nights meet
ing was frost. The Hippodrome has
large seating capacity but there were
less lnan $50 persons present and
many of those in attendance were
known to be anti-amenders who were
there from curiosity. 1t is estimated
that something like 100 amenders were
present-the expense being at the rate
of about 81 heard for the faithful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Mary Garden is beaten block by the
suffragette who sits In jail in birthday
clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

The suffragette party never goes
into a campaign without whip. 1t is
very parliamentary in that respect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

is an attack on the constitution, I'M
written though it be, which gives the
commons the exclusive right to frame
finance bills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Mrs. TewlSly says she would like to
Join an aero club"
well. the Lord knows, she's Eighty
enoughp'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Johndee still has money enough 10
buy A Thanksgiving turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

'Tis not enough to help the feeble up,
But to support him after.
-Timon of Athens.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

No communication will be puhilsnes,
with ont its auth or's name. helee.e.
manuscript will not be returned unles9
stamps are Enclosed for that purpe-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

r. L o'Neal. Jr.. and y. Il. Morsa"
are the only authorized traveling rep
resentatives of The Age-Herald III 10
circulation department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24

Entered at the Birmingham IS
postoffloe as second-cla matter unuei
act of Congress March 3. 1879
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-24
another Search In Jefferson County

1t is mistake to say that Article 5
of the bill of rights is a guaranty that
homes only shall not be searched with
out probable cause supported by oath
or affirmation. The article reads as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
COTTON MARKET
 CLOSES HIGHER Trading Is Less Active 5ut the
 Close Is Steady BULL SUPPORT IS GOOD After a Gain of 8 to 12 Points the Market Becomes Easier Under Realizing and the Close is
 Below the Top.
BULL SUPPORT IS GOOD

New York, May 5.-The cotton market was less active but ruled generally steady to firm, with the close steady at net advance of to 8 points. The market opened steady at an advance of 2d3 points on covering, and scattered buying which was probably encouraged by the steady showing of the Liverpool market as compared with expectations.
 Following the call there was some lit- tie irregularity, but the market soon firmed up on rumors that more aggressive bull support might be expected during the afternoon, talk of better spot de- mand and continued complaint from sec- tions covered by the recent storm, of unfavorable crop conditions.
 Bull support did not materialize as pre- deted by early gossip and after prices had shown a net gain of about to F points during the afternoon the market turned slightly easier under realizing by early buyers, selling by some of the old longs and scattered bear pressure. The close was or points off from the top on the active months
 Receipts at the ports today 2S,047 bales. against 19,2S9 last week, and 1908 last year. For the week 125,O00 bales, against 139, AS last week, and 59,153 last year. To- days receipts at New Orleans 6170 bales, against 2570 last year, and at Houston 2433 against 2306 last year.
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dressed beef steers, $6.25Q6.9O; fair to good, $5.25@6.15; western steers, S5. 25D6. .60 stoclxers and feeders s4. 4.1O@5.S0; southern steers, $5. .20Q6 80; southern cows, s3 25Q 5.2; native cows, $2.75Q5. 60; native hef- CTS, s4q6.25; bulls, 3.Seq5. 50; calves, s3SO Q700.
 Togs-Receipts, 1000: market 5c lower; top, $7.35; bulk of sales, $6 85G7. 90; heavy, $7. 2017. .35; packers and butchers, $7Q7 .30; light, s6. B@7 10: pigs $5. 5od6.6o.
 Sheep receipts, 5000; market steady; lambs, $7GS.75: yearlngs, $6@7. .65; wethers. s5 50@6.75; ewes, $5 25Q6 25; stockers and feeders, $3.50Q5.2 .25; Texas muttons, s5Q8.
 St. Louis. May 5.-Cattle-Receipts, 3210, including HOO Texans; market 10@ 15c Joker; native shippers and export steers, $5. .60@6 90; dressed beef and butch CT steers, S4. .2546.25; steers under 1000 pounds $3. 600l5.7 .75; stocl1ers, $4. 4.50@5 .25; cows and heifers. 8 .50a6. .25; canners, $20 2.25; butchers, $S.SOq3. .5o; calves, 8. GOO 6.75 Texas and Indian steers $3. 7506 50; cows and heifers, $2. 2.75d5.25
 Hogs-Receipts, 95O0 market 5Q10c low CT; pigs and lights, $4. 25GD7 .15; packers, s7 10@7 20; butchers and best heavy, $7. 25@ 7.45
 Sheep-Receipts, 15OO; market 10c higher; native muttons, $4.50@6.50; lambs, $6Q s.75; culls and bucks, 8 5O@4.5O; stock CTS, s3@4.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
MRS. ALSTON DIES.
Criminal Docket Cleared at EufauIa in
 Twelve Hours.

Eufaula. April 5.-(Special.) )-Mrs R. J. Aston died at her home, one mile north of the city, yesterday after a long illness from the inflrmities of old age. Mrs. Aston was S7 years old and was a na- tive of Georgia, but came to Alabama during her girlhood. For a number of years she resided near Conner, where her husband was a large owner of real es- tate and where he conducted a well reg ulated and successful farming interest. Since the death of her husband deceased has been residing with her son. W. A. Aston. near this city. She is widely known all over the state and was loved by all who knew her Mrs. Alston was the mother of four sons and one daugi- ter, all of whom were influential citi- zens of the county. Only one. w. A. Al ston of this city, survives her. Her re- p,aiss were taken to Old Spring Hill this morning, where they were inferred in the family burial ground.
 The criminal business of the circuit court which was convened here Mon day morning, was concluded yesterday morning about noon, consuming only about 12 hours. The grand jury was only in session a short time and found 21 true bills, all of which were of minor importance. The record is regarded with out parallel In court proceedings here. and is believed by many to be the re- suit of prohibition in this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Mayor Tompkins of Tuscumba An
 nounces Committees.

Tuscumbia. May 5.-(Special) )-The city council at the regular May meeting elected the following city board of edu- cation: John p. Delony, one year; A. H. Carmichael, two years; w. l.. Chit wood, three years; John W. Davis, four years; W. F. Trump five years. The board, since the adoption of the new code, consists of five members instead of six, and elects its own officers.
 Mayor Tompkins announced the fol- lowing standing committees: Finance and accounts, J. c. Spraggins, T. H. Gambill; streets and public improve ments, D. O. Matthews, J. c. Sprag ggins; ordinances and resolutions, J. F. M. Harris, F. w. Burt; police and fire de- partment, T. H. .Gambill, J. F. M. liar ris; public health and sanitation. k. w. Burt, J. F. IT. Harris; miscellaneous business, D. O. Matthews J. c. Sprag- gins The report of the city physician showed that 50 smallpox eases had been treated in the past two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
STOCK MARKET IS
 NOT VERY ACTIVE BuIIiSh Influences Lose Their
 Effect Upon Prices SELLING ORDERS LARGE Reading and Union Pacific Lead Mar ket as Usual and Decline in These Stocks Causes Others
 To Lose in Value.

New York May 5-The stock market to- day showed the waning influence of the commodities clause decision in some sub sidence of the activity in a mixed tone in the speculation. The stimulating in- fuence of the supreme courts action had the edge taken off 1t by the reports of the cabinet meeting at Washington yesterday and the decision said to have taken place there of ways and means to amend the - Hepburn act in way to make the object of the commodities cause effective and within the limits permitted by the su- preme courts decree. The stock mar ket element got an impression that the de- cision by the government authorities had served to stir up the whole subject of corporation control and that 1t would be used to point the arguments in the Pres idents next regular message to Congress and 10 sharpen those arguments.
 There were elements or strength in the days price movements of stocks, but they were diverted to the less influential quar- ters of the list, except for late ad- vance in Southern Pacific In the usual market leaders, especially in Reading and Union Pacific, the fact so appeared that effective selling orders were placed in the market to meet any further advance in prices. The effect was to dampen the en- thusiasm of the bull party and to prompt to greater caution in the extension of their operations. This selling seemed to be invited to the extent Of the result which has incurred and the resulting prof its accrued rather than by any develop ment of an unfavorable nature in the con dition of affairs. Naturally more atten- tion was given to unfavorable possibili- ties with the check to an upward ten- deney to prices established.
 The crop outlook came in for renewed consideration, although the immediate news of the state of the weather gave promise of correction of the retarding fac tors at work in the ggain fields. Advices from various sources continued to show the delay in seeding and in growth caused by the unreasonable weather. and while the chances for making good the delay were kept in mind, the point was enforced that account should be taken of the fact that crops are several weeks later than the normal in developing. Not only grain crops, but cotton planting is af- fected by these conditions. The desire was expressed amongst stock market op- orators to see the complexion of the gov ernment report of crop conditions to be issued on Friday to help in establishing the prospect.
 Bankers are coming to feel that they are entitled to better interest rates for their money and time money brokers report that the supply of funds for that purpose has been diminished In the last few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
Flour. Meat and Breadstuff.

(Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Co. ) Flour-Fancy patents, S7.75; Nellie King, ST second patents, S6.50. Meal-Satinette. S4c a bushel; 96-lb Corn-Kiln dried, No. ? mixed, Ssc. Oats-No. mixed 65c No. 8, 66c; white clip. roc; Texas. 75c.
 Wheat Bran-Pure, ton, $31. Cotton Seed Meal-Feed. $27 prime. s3l.
 Corn Chops--S0 pounds. s1.3o. Shorts-Ton, S52.
 Hnlls-S0-lbs, c. s.. $9; 100 lbs, c. s., S9.00.
 Hay--Choice 1lmothy. SEQ; No. 1 Timothy, s19; Johnson grass. s14; clover mixed. SIS; choice green alfalfa. SPA.
 Fruit and Produce.
 (Corrected daily by Douglass Bros) Apples-Baldwin, per bbl, ST; Ben Davis, bu. box. s2.75; fancy Winesap, per bbl $7.
 Oranges-Floria. per box. ss Cali fornia navel. s3.25.
 Lemons-Fancy new crop, crate S3.75. Grapefuirt-Florida. per crate, $s.25. TangerinesZDouble stamp. per box. $4Q4.50.
 Pineapples-F'lorida, per crate S3.5O. Limes-Per hundred, s1.25. Cranberries-Cape Cod, per box, $3.75; per bbl. SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
WHEAT REACHES
 TOP PRICE AGAIN May Delivery Jumps Up to Record Mark of S1.29 1-2 WEATHER NEWS BULLISH Corn Market Is Strong In Early Part of Session But Closes Nearly At
 Bottom-oats Close Firm
 and Provisions Easy.
WEATHER NEWS BULLISH

Chicago, May 5.-Wheat for May deliv- cry sold here today at $1 2912 a new high record mark for the season. The mar ket turned weak later in the session and closed unchanged to 1Q1Ac lower com pared with the previous close. Corn closed steady, oats firm, and provisions easy.
 The wheat market experienced a sharp advance In prices early in the day owing to scramble among shorts to cover. due to continued dry weather in Kansas and Nebraska, but the bulge brought out liberal realizing sales. which resulted in a loss of all the early gains. Although the May delivery advanced beyond the previous best mark for the year, trade in that option was not on such a liberal scale as during the last two previous ses- sions. In all the new crop months, how ever, there was an active general mar ket nearly all day.
 Reports from the northwest told of the resumption of seeding operations follow ing the return of milder weather. and predicted large area seeded to wheat in western Canada and in Minnesota and the Dakotas. These advices caused free selling late in the session, which was largely responsible for the heavy tone at the close. There was only moderate de- mand for the cash grain by millers who are said to be buying in a general way only as they sell the flour. During the day May ranged between $1 .2S and $1 .291a. and July between $1.15ss and S1.17A Final quotations on May were at SIPS and on July $1 .155s0I1 .15%.
 The corn market was strong during early trading, but lost much of its firm ness late in the day owing to proft-tak- ing. Shorts covered freely during the first hour because of the further depletion of stocks in store here by the shipments during the past "A hours of 1S4000 bushels to go east by the water route. The break in wheat was a weakening influence late in the session when the close was only a trife above the low point with prices unchanged to Ac higher, compared with yesterdays finals. July sold between 6S5sc and 691ac and closed at 69Q69lsc. Oats displayed more consistent strength than either wheat or corn, sentiment be- ing bullish all day. The nearby deliveries were especially firm, particularly May, which advanced more than 1 cent dur ing the first half hour of trade. Buying | early in the day was of an influential
 kind, leading cash interests taking the | May option There was considerable buy
 ing of the new crop months owing to re-
 ports of shrinkage of 10 to 15 per cent | in the acreage in Iowa. The market | closed strong at gains of 14c to 1aqSsc,
 May being at 571sc and July at 50Aq50ssc
 Provisions were dull and heavy all day l The market was bearshly affected by l liberal receipts of live hogs at all west 1 ern packing centers.
 At the close prices were 21s@5c lower | than yesterdays finals.
 l Leading futures ranged as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06

by the practical withdrawal from the market of some of the important banks and trust companies. This action is based on the assumption that any effective re- vival of trade. such as now hoped for, must improvesthe demand for banking fa- ciities.
 The disposition to hold funds for this purpose warrants a hopeful view of the trade outlook. It is commonly agreed, however that any growth of activity in the demand for money, aside from specu- lative uses will modify the speculative position and hamper the abundant facili- ties which have been enjoyed for that pur- pose for many months past.
 Not only at home but abroad, especial ly in Berlin, there is noted some hard ening of interest rates
 The revived policy of gold accumulation by the Bank of France Is still studied by financiers and the reports of prepara- tions by the government in France to contest the claims of the labor unions is believed to throw light on that policy
 The result of the days operations was practically a drawn battle between contending forces in the speculation.
 Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value, s695S, ,000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston-Quiet; middling, 10Ac; net receipts, 1925; gross receipts 1925; sales, 200 stock, 10S,339.
 New Orleans - Steady; middling, 10 S-16c; net receipts 817O; gross re- eeipts, 617O; sales, 1900; stock, 205,S21; coastwise, 1261.
 Mobile-Steady; middling, 10bc; net receipts, S46; gross receipts, S46; sales, 175 stock, 46,461.
 Savannah-Steady; middling, 10 1-16c; net receipts, 3152; gross receipts, 3152; sales, 270 stock, 7o,76S.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, 10c; net receipts, 301; gros sreceipts, 301; stock, II ,670; coastwise, SIS.
 Wilmington-Quiet middling, 10c; net receipts, 678; gross receipts, 67s; stock, 4159.
 net receipts, 306; gross receipts, S06; sales, i'll; stock, 15,114 coastwise, 1341.
 Baltimore-Nominal; mlddling, 10H e; gross receipts 4S0; stock, 9777. New York--Quiet; middling, 10.90c, net receipts, 39 gross receipts, 1159; sales. 300; stock. 121,361. Boston-Quiet; middling, 10.9oc; net receipts, 2b; gross receipts, 2062.
 Philadelphia Steady; middling, 1l.15o; net receipts, 56; gross receipts, 56; stock, 2956. Jacksonville--Net receipts, 49; gross receipts, 49; coastwise, 49.
 Pensacola-Net receipts, Il, 500; gross receipts. 11,500; exports to France, 11,500.
 Total today at all ports: Net, 2S.047; exports to France 11,500; stock. 515, 427.
 Consolidated. at all ports Net, S1. 294; exports to Great Britain, 45720; to France, 11,7S9; to the continent, 56,- O57.
 Total since September 1, at all ports; Net. 9,245.055 exports to Great Britain, 3,15s .S65; to France, 949,27e; to the con tinent, 3,125,75s; to Japan, 1SS,572; to Mexico, 15,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06

advices showed a good undertone in face of the weakness in the southern spot markets yesterday. due, it was reported, to the poor accounts from Texas, where rain is again needed. Thus. while the selling of July continued, it was not thought to be liquidation but selling against purchases of spots made Yester- day in the south A moderate demand soon developed on the absence of rain in the southwest though unsettled wealth CT is predicted there tomorrow. The mar ket acts heavily long, ready to advance on continued drouth and probably to react sharply if rain comes where 1t is needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-06
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans May 5.-Spot cotton steady unchanged middling, 10 3-16c; sales on the spot $50 bales, with $50 to arrive
 Futures opened steady at a decline Of points. Liverpool cables were rather bear ish and local traders were inclined to follow them until they saw the weather map which reflected unseasonably cool weather in the western belt. and too much rain in the eastern section.
 The forecast. in addition, promised a further drop in temperature in the west tonight and this caused a buying move ment which put July up Il points and October up IA points.
 In the afternoon session prices fell off A little under profit-taking by longs, but the bears were not inclined to be aggrcs- sive. The close was steady at net ad- vance of , to ' points.