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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, November 7.-Business on the cloth market was at low ebb ow- ing to the violent fluctuations in cotton during the week, and the fact that h. dian and Chinese merchants have some months supplies bought at lower figures yet to be disposed of. Buyers generally hold to the opinion that prices must come lower Meanwhile manufacturers, even with the reduced output and the gloomy outlook, refuse to lower quotations in view of the probable crop. Yarns were difficult to negotiate, owing to the sharp move ments in cotton. Spinners maintained firm attitude and only yielded one- eighth of a cent on the week, despite the decline in cotton. The manufactu- rers of the Spinners' federation have called meeting of the users of Amer ican cotton for November 19 to dis cuss the trade situation and the ques- tion of the continuance of running four days a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
CATHOLICS WILL FIGHT WITH VOTE Situation In France Is Becom-
 ing Acute WILL BOYCOTT SCHOOLS Children Are Taught That It Is Relie-
 
Children Are Taught That It Is Relie- lous Duty to Vote For Candidate Pledged to Support church's
 Interest.

Paris. November 1.-The situation re- sulting from the French Episcopal declaration of war against the public schools. and the effort to mobilize the Catholic voters for the coming general election is rapidly entering an acute stage.
 Monsignor Gely and other bishops have publicly forbidden Catholic parent to send their children to public schools if Catholic schools are available and parents are everywhere urged to refuse to allow their children to use the interdicts text books
 Considerable demoralization of the schools has been caused already. NJ Deu- mergue, minister of public instruction, has ordered an investigation of the situation, which will probably determine the govern ments ultimate attitude. The decision of the teachers association, comprising 100,- GOO members, to test in the courts the church's right to interfere with the pub lie schools will be followed by damage suits instituted by the authors of the in terdicted text books.
 Monsignor Dabourg, archbishop of Rennes, in a statement just Issued, de- clares that Catholic voters must rally to the protection of the church.
 The catechism Is being revised for the purpose of teaching that it is a religious duty to vote for the candidate who is pledged to defend church interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
TO BRING FINLAND
 UNDER CONTROL

St. Petersburg. November 7.-Premier Stolypin has taken to the Emperor the resignation of Gen. W. A. Von Boeckman, governor general of Finland, and M. Knipovitch, director of General Von Boeckmans chancellory. There is little doubt that these will be accepted and that the officials appointed to replace them will carry out the governments pol icy of bringing Finland under close con- trol.
 It is announced that General Markoff, ex-chief of the mobilization department of the Russian general staff, will be ap- pointed vice president of the Finnish sen ate. The cabinet has decided that the Russian minister of railways shall here after have supervisory rights over the Finnish railways.
 The Duma has finished the first reading of the agrarian holdings bill and has begun the discussion of the conditional sentences bill which is based on the American system. of suspended sentences. On November P general discussion will be opened on the reform of local courts, and immediately thereafter the bill on n- yiolability of person will be taken under discussion.
 The legislation Is the first installment of the reforms promised in the October man. ifesto, and excites considerable interest here. The opposition in the dunno Is making efforts to extend conditional sen- tences to political crimes not of violent nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
MASONS TO MEET
 AT SAVANNAH

Savannah, November 7.-Savannah is to be the host of two bodies of the Masonic order during the coming week. On Mon- day there will assemble the general grand council, Royal and Select Masons of the United States of America. It will continue in session through Tuesday, comforting the degree of the order of the priesthood. This degree will be conferred by Past Grand High Priest w. l.. Golding of this city.
 On Wednesday morning there will con- vene the general grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons of the United States of America. At least 800 members of the order are expected to attend, and an elab- crate programme of entertainment has been prepared.
 The grand council will be rendered A banquet at Thunderbolt the night of No vember 10, which will be one of the most elaborate ever attempted at this well- known place of enjoyment. Most of the members of this council are expected to remain over for the Arch Mason council. and will be present at the barbecue at Colraine on Thursday, November IT. On Friday there will be an oyster roast and Friday night there will be a big banquet at one of the hotels and will close the week of entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
IMPROVEMENT IN
 MAIL SCHEDULES

Washington, November 7.-Important changes in the fast mail schedules be- tween New York and St. Louis were an- nounced yesterday at the postoffice de- partment. Not only the terminal points, but intermediate points and points be- yond-west and southwest-will enjoy the improved service.
 Beginning today the New York Central put on a train leaving New York at 245 D. m, which will arrive in St. Louis at 1:45 D. m. the next day.
 The Pennsylvania railroad also will have new fast train leaving New York at 630 p. m., which will arrive at St. Louis at 5:25 D. m. the following day.
 The Pennsylvania is arranging for an- other fast mail train which will leave New York at 2:45 D. m. and arrive at St. Louis at :45 D. m. the following day
 Improvements in the eastbound sched- ule are in contemplation, but the details have not yet been worked out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
REVIEW OF
 THE WEEK THAT IS PAST

New York November 1.-The election holiday in New York and the usual No vember 1 holiday in London and Paris caused considerable interruption to the course of events in the stock market last week. The halting tendency of the spec ulation was owing partly also to the con- tnued uncertainty over the position in the money market. The result has thrown some check upon the stock market &C., tivity Commercial and industrial advices were so highly favorable, however, as to maintain a firm undertone in the stock market.
 Attention was centered on foreign money markets In the effort to read the prospect, although advices from those centers reported that consideration of American requirements had much to do with forming judgment on the outlook. The opinion still prevails in the London banking world that American borrowing for purposes of stock speculation has much to do with the pressure upon bank ing resources in London. The small in- crease in the loans of New York banks, with advances in the Bank of England, official discount rate fostered conviction that American credits in London had been disturbed in one quarter only to find re- lodgment in another. Along with this re- port the impression was conveyed that further protective measures by the Bank of England would be restored in order to correct this scondition. This early ef- feet was lessened when the Imperial Bank of Germany and later the Bank of Eng land left their discount rate undisturbed. The reports of condition for the great Flu ropean banks for the week were weak however, partly in connection with the November 1 settlements, and the progress of the week brought further reports of ad- vances in the official discount rates being under discussion. The interior demand for currency continued. Light on the money market is thrown incidentally by the reception rendered by the stock mar ket to announcements of new stock is- sues. On the industrial side were reit- erated reports of the unparalleled state of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Too Many Wives.

Marion, Ind, November 7.-Rev. Harlan White, 56 years old, who is al- legged to have deserted his third wife at Newaygo, Mich, two weeks ago and gone on visit to his second wife at Osgood, Ind, was arrested at Ma rion, his former home today, and upon arraignment in the city court pleaded guilty to the charge of bigamy. White, According to the police, confessed to having used his third wife's money to visit his second wife at Osgood. When searched at the police station he had over $500 in cash. White will probably be returned to Michigan for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
TWO ALLEGED
 KIDNAPEGS HELD

New York, November 1.-Two alleged kIdnapers, Antonio Treferio and Giovanni Gangi caught after a two-years chase to the west and back were held for trial in a police court today in S10,00o bail Rosie Gardano, years of age, who was kid naped in 1eo7, identified the prisoners and her mother, Mrs. Pietro Gardano, declared that she had paid Gangi $500 when ne threatened to "cut the girls throt and re- turn her in pieces by mail if ran som was not paid. Eight days after the Kidnapping the girl was picked up Ill the street near her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Teachers Will BeuIn Suit.

Paris, November 1.-The Public School Teachers association has decided to sue the archbishops and bishops who signed the pastoral letter issued by the French episcopute last September. declaring to Catholic parents that the teaching in the public schools jeopardizes the 1elig- ious belief of their children. The ground oe the suit is that the letter contains defamatory allegations, among which are that the teaching in tho public schoois is contrary to good morals and inculcates falsehood, and the imputation that the teachers do not observe the law of neu- trality in instructions. Damages of $10G0 in each case will be asked, the whole amount, if Judgment is obtained, to go to the public school funds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Strike Is Contemplated.

Dortmund, Prussia, November r. Miners throughout the coal districts in this section threaten a general strike as a consequence of the announcement that the Miners Labor exchange, an organization under the control of tns, mine owners, will be opened January 16. The employers state that in the future no miner will be able to obtain employment except through >the ex- change. This means that any miner who loses his place as a result of par ticipation in strike or because he is otherwise objectionable to his em- ployer will be unable to secure work in other districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

the iron and steel industry. The copper industry also responded to reports of some large sales of the metal and to re- ports of negotiations for closer relations between the great copper producers. The speculation in cotton caused disquietude in financial circles here and abroad as to the possible consequences. The ris- ing tide of railroad earnings was reflected in the reports for September net re- suits.
 highly favorable, both in regard to pres ent and prospective condition. The large volume of bank clearings the country over reflects the activity of all branches of trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Next War in the Air.

Philadelphia, November 7.-"The next war will be decided in the air, , said M. B. Herring, who took prom inent part in the aviation contests last summer in France, tonight in an ad- dress before the Engineers club of this city No body of men, he declared. within range of dirigible war bal looms could possibly help being wiped out. Some of the German war dirigi- bles have carried three rapid-fire ma chine guns, said MT. Herring, and have been able to keep up continuous fire for two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Bad Negro Identified.

Charleston, W. Va. November Mrs, Alfred Lockhold positively identified Ar thur Johnson, negro. at preliminary hearing at Sutton, as one of the men who had assaulted her in her home at Glass; away last Wednesday morning. She also declared that she was reasonably cer- tain that Hank Johnson, alias Scott Lewis, the negho who was saved from the mob by the militia, was participant in the crime. Both negroes have been held to the grand jury and company of militia at Sutton has been ordered by Governor Glasscock to hold them- selves ready for call from the sherifI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Case Will Be Appealed.

Topeka, Kan, November 7.-The su- preme court yesterday in a car coupler damage case involving the operation of the federal law compelling railroads to use automatic couplers, upheld 8 decision of the lower court, which de- cided the defendant railroad was not compelled to keep it's couplers in re- pair. The case will be appealed to the United States supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
East Service Is Reaun.

Indianapolis, November 7.-Beginning to- day the New York Central and Pennsyl- vania lines inaugurated a new and faster service between Indianapolis and New York.
 The Pennsylvania train, made up at this point. will be first to leave. de- parting at 80 D. m. and arriving at New York at 9:15 Monday. The second Pennsylvania train will leave here at Il 50 D. m. and arrive at New York at p. m. Monday. The New York Central train leaves Indianapolis at 2:20 D. m., arriving in New York at 9:45 Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Ambassador's Wife Dead.

Washington, November Word has been received here from Senor de la Barra. Mexican ambassador to the United States, announcing the death of his wife, Sonora de la Barra, in Paris. She had been in failing health for inc laet two years and was not able
 ny her husband to the Unit
 when he arrived here last
 aving been promoted from 4I Brussels to that of ambas- saa ashington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
AIRSHIPS TAKE
 PLACE OF HORSE

Cincinnati, November 7.-The horse will be relegated to the background at La tonia race track for three days this week, the regular races giving place to contests of various types of air craft.
 The days set apart for the aviation meeting are Friday, Saturday and Sun day. The principal event will be a race between Glenn H. Curtiss and Charles Willard, in aeroplanes. for a cup contrib uted by local capitalists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Dies to Save Brother.

Wabash, Ind, November 7.-While saving his brother Carl, Albert Mod Ticker was killed yesterday by Wa bash freight train here. Albert saw his brother step upon the track and dashed forward to push him aside He himself failed to jump in time and was hurled long distance. He died few minutes later. The brothers had been employed as telegraph operators here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
chaIIenue Is Accepted.

Guthrie, Okla, November 1.-The Missouri National Guard yesterday &C., cepted the challange of the Oklahoma National Guard for match shoot for honors and a side bet of 5000. The shoot will take place Thanksgiving on the new target range at Chandles, Okla. The shooting will be at the regulation army targets, the distance ranging from 200 to 1000 yards,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
TWO ARE KILLED
 IN TRAIN WRECK

Hornen, N. Y., November 7-Engineer Chauncey Green and Fireman Christopher Reider were killed; F. O. Tracy, brake man, was probably fatally hurt, and two other employees were slightly injured in a freight wreck on the Erie railroad near Belmont today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Attend our big Auction Sale of Horses and Mules, Thurs day, Nov. il. FEES 6 SONS.
SEABOARD CHANGES
 SCHEDULE

On and after Sunday, Nov. 7, Seaboard trains will leave Bir- mingham 100 a.m., 700 am. and 3:30 pm.
 No. 50 leaving at 100 am. will carry a sleeper placed in station 9:0Op. m. ready for oc- cupancy; arriving Atlanta 7::30 am. ready for breakfast and business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Still Alive After Fearful Fall.

Scranton, Pa., November 7.-John Duff, Greenwood colliery miner, who walked into shaft and fell distance of PA feet yesterday, is not only alive. but as far as can be ascertained by the doctors, is not seriously injured. There was foot of water ill the spot where he landed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Carlisle, g; George Washington, 5.

Washington, November 7.--With the com paratively close score of to the glories of the day went to the Carlisle Indians after an exciting and well played game against George Washington university yesterday. The big event was the 40- yard run made by Houser, fullback. through his successive line play and touchdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Wets Win in Miami.

Miami, Fla, November 7.-In the To- cal option election here yesterday the vets won by the close majority of 43. The country precincts voted dry, but could not overcome a majority of 134 registered within the city limits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
FOR SALE

Forty acres close in, L. & N. Railroad, Five Mile Creek and splendid pike run through it. Magnificent site for manufac- turing plant. Ground lays beautifully. Call on
 FOWLKES BROS. & co.
 Bell Phone 4623
 222-3 Brown Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Three Linemen Drowned.

Morgantown, w. Va, November 7.- Caught in the heavy swells from pass ing towboat three young linemen em- ployed by the Standard Oil company were drowned when their siff overturned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Only quick line to Atlanta is Seaboard, $5.20 round trip.
Evening journal., 1909-08-31
AUTHORS GET IN -PIRA-
TON FROM OTHERS

The inspiration derived by authors
from one another is a pleasant thought
and it is also a source of frequent
pleasure TO the authors friends, to
whom he is wont TO express his stray
thoughts in letter. says the Seattle
Times
by the way, re-read Barrie's
When a Mans Single the other day. p
writes Herman Whitaker. whose novel
'The Painter" is among the recent
Harper fiction, "and was greatly COM
forted by the mixture of crudity and
flashes OF power in this book. He's
learned a lot since then, as much as
Hardy since he wrote Far from the
Madding Crowd wherein one hnds the
like evidence Of power cheapened by
amateur touches.
"And that reminds me that Zola
never got fully away from his begin
nings. In that artist story of his Q
forget the name) he continues after
the end; and in In Rome his pen ran
away with him, clean bolted. So let
us be thankful FOR these comfortable
failings Of our betters-"
Evening journal., 1909-08-31
NEW SAFETY APPLIANCES

WASHINGTON. Aug, SIN the inter
est Of the safety OF travellers. the Block
Signal and Train Control board. organ
ized by the Interstate Commerce Com-
mission will conduct tests OF new safety
railroad appliances this winter. II the
new inventions we-S satisfactorily, the
board, through the commission. VIII take
steps 70 induce the railroads 10 install the
new appl ances.
Preliminary meetings Of the board Will
be held in this city next month, and the
regular SESSION will come in October. The
Efforts Of the board Will be directed main-
" 70 the development Of automobile stop
and cab systems.
Already two experimental installations
Of automatic stops have been made under
the supervision Of the board. Ono of these
is Of what is known as the mechanical
trip type. II is installed on the Chicago,
Burlington and Gu ncy road, near Chica-
ggo. The other is of the ntermittant con-
tact rail type, and It is installed on the
Santa Fe, in Southern California.
Evening journal., 1909-08-31

only were earnings spent to make the
necessary improvements, but capital
was used for the purpose, and It is
now possible to move freight more
economically and promptly on Ameri-
can railroads than those of any other
country. Water lines can no longer
compete with American trunk lines
At the end of a decade, during which
more than sS,5O0,0O0-00O has been put
into railroad properties in this coun-
try, average dividends earned have in
creased less than 1 per cent, and rail-
road stockholders have never earned
4 Der cent. on their money on the aver
age in the highest records of the rail-
road prosperity. The average freight
rates per ton per mile in 1899 was .726
cent a figure which was admittedly
so low that it threatened the ruin of
even the most favored lines in the
country. After 1899 there was a pro-
gressive rise in the rate TO 1855, and
after touching .7S2 in 1907, fell last
year to 1855. In the decade the aver
age rate has made an advance OF from
.126 to .T65. an inhnitesimal improve
ment, as compared with what the rail-
roads did for shippers in that period.
FEW RATE ADVANCES.
The railroads maintained wages at
the advance made during the period
of general prosperity, but beyond some
desultory advances in rates, which as
has been seen. had little general ef-
feet, freight rates remaining nearly
stationary. No doubt If the promise
OF further general improvement In
trade and business is fulfilled. the rail-
roads of the country win insist that
they be participants, through a ma
terial advance in the charges for carry
ing freight.
Evening journal., 1909-08-31
coy WAS SHOT
BY ACCIDENT

MILFORD Del. Aug. 3i.--In losing part
OF his right heel through the accidental
discharge OF a gun, az Slaughter Beach,
Leslie Matthews was the victim Of de-
plorable outing mishap. He and George
Short had gone to the resort for good
time. which was TO include target shoot
ing, and Il was while Matthews was set
ting up a tin can as the mark. that tho
accident occurred. There was no act Of
disobedience in their possession Of the
gun. as the use Of the weapon had not
been discussed at home. besides both
boys enjoy a good reputation for obeying
their parents.
Though seriously injured Young Mat
thews Is improving.
Evening journal., 1909-08-31
All Who
Would Enjoy

good health, with its blessings, must IN
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question Of right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge Of what
is best, each hour Of recreation, Of enjoy
ment, Of contemplation and Of effort may
be made to contribute to living arignt.
Then the use of medicines may be dis
pensed with to advantage, but under or
dinary Conditions in many instances
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalp-
able if taken at the proper time and tho
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it IS
alike important to present the subject
truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring il.
Consequently. the Company's Syrup OF
Figs and Elixir of Senna gives general
satisfaction. To get its beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for ssss
by ell leading druggists
Evening journal., 1909-08-31

agreeable one day came TO the conclu-
sion that she was old-fashioned. and
that she ought to adopt some particu-
lar scent for her rooms and wardrobe.
What perfume do you WISH" asked
the saleswoman when she went to buy.
Il don't know" was the reply. Il am
not used to perfumes. Let me expert
ment"
Have you a headache asked the
girl
mo / haven't" SAID the woman.
Then don't buy any perfume to-
day" the clerk advised. Wait TIL you
do have one. then come back and ex-
pertinent. That is the only way for a
beginner TO choose a perfume Select
whatever is most restful. All perfumes
effect the nerves; some soothe. some
irritato, according to the individual
temperament. 1t is when you have a
headache that you car pick out the
particular extract that is best suited
TO your nervous system"
Evening journal., 1909-08-31

age while his bride nodded her approval
1T was this way" said the General.
Il attended the Confederate reunion IN
Memphis, in June. 1 was on Governor
Patterson's staff and my wife was maid
of honor from Texas.
THE Governor introduced me TO Miss
Louise Cheatham a few minutes after
her arrival IN Memphis. / looked into
her eyes and saw that I loved her.
pushed her out OF the crowd, told her
that l loved her and asked her TO be my
wife. 1 did not wait for her answer;
took it for granted it was yes. The
whole transaction did not take ever
80 minutes When we rejoined Miss
Cheatham's friends 1 acted as IL owned
her.
Every man could win a wife If he
followed my example. The man who
hesitates in warfare or business Is lost
Why should we take months in winning
a wife? Thirty minutes is long enough"