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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
PRODUCE.

has cut OF receipts TO some extent, Dut
tie demand il also reduced at the SAM
nine and there is hardly enough doing
10 Affect prices The Elgin butter mar
ket was unchanged and Arm In tone.
This market could perhaps use niue
more OF the extra grades. but stocks ~
the of grades are more than ample
Receipts of poultry were small. but
sufficient. EGGS are steady as Nel
Dealers have been looking for lower
prices this week but the storm has up
set all calculations. Calves. hogs. rab-
hits potatoes and the list generally.
remained a. heretofore
Appie~-Fancy s5g5.5o; common. 50
e> n"t.ef s0e rs,s ssc Crooks .oYss
packing stock. l9c pc. ib.
Cauiiaow.r-s350 per crate.
CeIery-s5c per doz; California. $50
Che..e-hiichigan full cream. Eva
Ice. Limburger lsc: brick 17h q 1Sc'
Conee-Package conee. s1:750ijss
Crnnberrie.-Fancy, $3.50 per bu.
Dressed CnlvesHFancy. iogiic' com
'"I Dressed n Hos.~i,sh, 7h07sc: me.
dun. "a "A per ID g.
ceipts- case count. cases included,
F1our-Michlsan patents. In wool
I,
1880. clear, 1915 per bbl.
F-ed-Jobbing lots, bran. s27: coarse
corn meal. 27c0. corn and oat chop
s25 90; coarse middlinss. s2S, fine mid
Finnan Haddtes-9c per ID
Fresh vesetabie.-cueamber: hot
head Lettuce. s. per hamper; pars.
per e-basket crate. radishes. csc per
Ur ne n htt
Grape Fruit-ss 25as75 per box
Green Pepper.-75c per basket;
aones-Fancy White iic oh Ii. o amber
i0ml1c. extracted 63snc per ID.
Hsy-Detroit shipper are paying the
Ps'o Detroit, foT oaisa hey ,mo,Sv
G0.5oa!l; No, !: 5000 so clover.
Hide.-No cured. Iihc: No. 2
sfss s5: - siss sis r. =; e. 70:
cali ca cred Ne, l., lse se No. 90 T.. issss;;
horse hides. No. I. ,ato; No q. s24o;
anrealed wire. s:Is base: cut nails,
steel. s23o base: galvanized barbed
! 81 IS Der cwt. axes. single bit. Sc per
doz. double bit. 50 dOz. gas pipe. y
inch and larger. black 10 perscent Oh
iron black. % guagc. 50 per ew,: gal
vsDized. 1920 per cwt
! Ltm~s-si per 100
LemOns-CalifoIni 93.40Q3.76 per
box.
Mu>hrooms-5OQ s0c per ID
Onions-Spanish. SI.7592 per crate;
Mich gan. osd65c per bu; Cuban, f}25
I per box.
Oranges--California naveis. s2.750
SO Der box.
PineappIes-Fioridas SAYS q $50 pei
crate. s 5pN2 per doz
Ons-Raw lihseed. sec: boiled Linz
seed. O1c gal, less ! per cent foc cash
| la 10 days. diamond headlight kero-
sene. ssc; turpentine. in parrsi lots
46c per gal
Roy Corn--Ears "; y Q2c per 10.
/ potatocs-M chigan, S5a90c per blu
car lots. Z. O. b. Detroit 15MS0c per bu
new Bermudas. 81 % Der bu
Pouitry-llens. l4c per lb, springs
l4l2c rcr 10. geese, t2I13c. ducks, II Il
l43c; turkeys, young 1S0fOct Ole
tons l6A lfC. y Dressed Hens. ] &c
springs. lSc. geese. f3T1tc; ducks
lbMl6c; turkeys. young. 2i423c. ole
! toms. 10 q zoe per 10
Provisions-Mcss pork. $40 SO: famtl,
pork, " 25Hl1f5. light. clear, SIS 70
heavy, Sls.t5, smoked hams. ii ~ III y c
dry Fnltcd Hris,Sefs 10 &c. shoulders
/ sac picnic hams, Shc. bacon. &c
u IL &c 49, 10
R,bhiss-sl-5G per dos
sweet Observation-Disclosures $3.50 Dc'
4 Dbl, Jerseys. kiln dried 81 65 per crate
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES per box
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

CHICAGO Feb. l6.-Crlppled wire
service again reduced the volume or
trading in stocks, brokers in Chicago
and other western cities having great
difficulty In executing orders in Wall
ST The market was more irregular IN
its tendency owing 10 selling for profits
il number OF shares that were al
yanced yesterday Heayiness deyel-
oped in the steel stocks as the result
OF The report that The iron and steel
trade has reached stage OF dullness
here radical concessions il prices
are now under consideration. Prac-
ticaly everything on the list except
rails, il is said, will be submitted to
the pruning knife Wholesale slash
ing OF prices On the part OF the inde-
pendents within the last few weeks,
II would seem, has forced the trus.
OH Gals TO adopt drastic measures ~
meet such irksume competition.
The failure OF the London market
10 respond 10 the late advance IN Wall
ST. yesterday also induced some selling
at the opening today. All was quiet
in foreign money centers. where tne
SUPPLY OF funds Is steadily increasing.
The rate OF discount OF the imperial
bank OF Germany was reduced TO-DAY
from TO - per cent. This Is the
first change in the rate since June Is
1905. when il was lowered from Il
&c per cent.
la New York the Developments OF
chief importance were. the engage
ment Of 100000 gold for export 20
Buenos Ayres and the preparations
! being made 10 bring out another issue
| of $40 600 900 city bonds. No details
/ OF the issue have 50 tar been an
uounced. but il is understood they wiz
/ bear four per cent interest. The pro
ceeds will be used tor variety OIL
purposes in connection with the city
( government. The bonds Of the CITY
! OF New York are now selling from
/ $3.50 10 1880, as compared with about
| S375 for issues OF other cities OF Ia,
/ first class.
( Additional exports OF gold TO Argeh
: tina direct attention to the huge pro
auction oi agricultural products III tha'
country this season and the growing
! demand OF the southern hemisphere
for gold in trade settlements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
LOCAL STOCKS.

Following quotations furnished by
Lewis @. Gorton. 14ls Majestic building
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
The prciiminaries Of the freedman cIa.s
Of the Detroit College of Inv for

the annual oratoricaI contest were
held Monday evening. w. Church
Smith and Chas. LaForge were
chosen to represent the class The
contest will be held the first week OF
March in the Central nigh school
auditorium.
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STEEL STOCKS ARE
HEAVY IN DULL
MARKET
RADICAL CONCESSIONS ARE SAID
TO BE DUE IN PRICE OF STEEL
WIRE SERVICE CRIPPLED BY
STORM.
\. \. STOCK MANIFESTATIONS.

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G x r. 5li. do pfd. ~ Am 49,
OIL, 52lz; Am. Ice Co. --'s AN iSoSo.'
30 Am. Smclt. S6'. Am- SuSai'
l3sA. Am 4. X +. l2s>s Am Wool,
2s1s Ana COP; ~. Ateh' i lST' p pa y
lT4ls; Cent Leath.. a. ia. x ~, %
&. 4 CT. W. ~. g. NJ. \ 81 T.. IL =
{. * Northwest a. l.y Goio, ~ -
4oas. colo. 4 SOUTH %, toits' ,ras'
l22is Corn Prod 1874 -, * ilud''
1864 II. n Rio CIR 4da4 Dis. > Cor
.; Erie az do Isl pfd ~ A. S 90 ID
pfd. 1855 do one CTS 90. III Cent
la. Int. Met. l5's DO ptd ty q. Nan.
{. Sou. 42as 10 pfd. -, l.: y
1sSi. NJ. h \ Ten, SO NO. rAS.'
72ss Nat. Lead. 50. Newh, = ). \.
G. X IL, i2Sl. y, @ X w. - =
Norf n ", so's ~ Pas. i!oa. Penn ~.
1879 Peo. Gas mas Il. - car ~
Read. 1895 Rep. l. y ;, 90 do ptd'
s5ia. Rock Isl. 9i7. DO pfd o. = s.
Shelf. ,sas SOU. Pac,h 1885 sou. Ky"
26'a do pfd "a Tenn. cop toi2 T.
st. /. \ w. AZ Union pac Isl L .
&. l. r. x f.. 25is L. ; RUB II "a, I &.
:. steel. -. do pfd. ia utah Cop.
~, Wabash. 49,, West MIS-. -
Bonds IO4. Texas 357s Wab. pfd. so
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

Rsbhis~-s .1l per do1.
sweet pofatcs>--Tliinois $3.50 ne
Dbl Jerseys, kiln dried. 81. 65 per crate
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES per box
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16
Mining.

owing To wire trouble. the tollowin
quotations are not all correct.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-16

ne cash 40 ,. soc bid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
WOMAN IS KILLED
 AT CAPITOL PARK
NEcRo,s SCREAMS ATTRACT A LARGE CROWD TO ScENE-mA'S WHO WELDED DEADLY KNIFE MAKES HIS ESCAPE.

Sarah Roebuck, negro woman nVing In Eighth alley between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, was stabbed to death last night about o'clock on Eishtn ave- nue in the vicinity of Capitol park oy an unknown negro man. The murderer succeeded in making good his escape although the deed was witnessed by sew eral residing near the scene Of the crime. The weapon used was evidently long bladed knife. as the woman was stappeo in several places about the throat.
 A number of police officers and depu- ties were immediately summoned put no trace of the assailant was to be found. A negro who was near at the time or tne cutting described the slayer as pelng ned;um sized man who wore nous tache and was clad in a blue shirt anu suit of the same color.
 The screams of the dying woman soon attracted a large crowd to the scene or the murder. and excitement ran high Tn tho ne,phborhood Of the many negroes wbo viewed the remains none was able 10 identify the woman and her name was ,,o+ learned until several hours later when the body had been removed to the morgue of Shaw & Sons Undertaking company. The occurrence was the first of its kind ,,noun for many years in the vicinity of can,tol park, as that section Of the city has as A rule been entirely free from such disturbances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

The above is an exact copy from the auditors report, page 1e Below this re- port Is the following:
 "Note-The above statement shows a balance in the treasury to the credit of the fund for the relief of needy Confed- crate soldiers and widows of deceased soldiers of s4so.ssS .S7. special ap- propriation of $5c.OO0 under act ap- proved September 2S, 1903. and an ad- ditional appropriation of $350,0o0 under act approved March 6, 1907, is to be added to the above balance. making a total for distribution for the year com mencing October. 1908. of $Sso,39S.73."
 The auditor names the amount to the credit of the fund at the commencement of the year, October. 1, 1908, but no note is made of the mill tax. If it had not been paid by October 1. 1908, it cer- tainly had been paid by July 1, 1909. at which time the fourth class pension CTS received e6.90. It Is stated that the amount from the mill tax should in 1908 be much larger than in 1907. because values had increased. But as- suming it to be the same. there should have been the following to pay pension
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
BOY SHOOTS OFF
 TOP OF HIS HEAD
MILTON TURNER ACCIDENTALLY KILLS HIMSELF AT WEEMS WHILE EXAMINING SHOTGUN. CORONER INVESTIGATES.

Coroner B. L. Brasher returned yester- day from Weems, in the extreme north- western part of Jefferson county, where he went to investigate the accidental shooting of Milton Turner. 17-year-old boy, who was instantly killed while play ing with two little girls.
 It seems that the Turner boy was at his uncle's home with his cousin, Miss Mary Earle and another young lady, and it appears that he had taken his uncle double-barreled shotgun down from it's rack and was playing with it when it was discharged.
 Practically the whole load of shot took effect in the top of the boys head, vir- tually blowing off the upper portion of the skull and tearing away the brains.
 Coroner Brasher was summoned to in yestigate the case and after examining several witnesses he concluded that the bows death was purely accidental and rendered his verdict accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
0mer SnNbbed By We
 Farmers Union Leaders
Not Invited to Make Welcome Address-Drae Says Governor Was Ignored Because He "Is Not Fit Person
 For the Honor''

local labor leader, who succeeded in bringing the convention to Birmingham, and Is the leading spirit in receiving it. was asked last night about the matter. He replied: "The arrangement commit tee went over the question carefully and decided to ask no one who is not only an spoken, but real friend of the far mer and the laboring man. Governor Conner will not welcome the farmers be- cause he is not fit person for the honor He Is not a friend of our organization. He does not represent the ideas of the laboring people and we didn't want him."
 It was also noted that the Chamber of Commerce has no word in the welcome of the visitors. While we have no anil mostly toward the members of the cham ber" said MT. Drake, 'it has ignored us in the past, and I guess we can ignore il as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
LEG BROKEN BY
 CYCLE COLLISION
A. J. HAWKINS, RIDING MOTORCY- GLE, RUNS INTO WAGON AND IS THROWN HEAvILY-lS DOING WELL AT ST. VINCENT'S.

A. J. Hawkins sustained a fracture of the left leg last night when he collided with a wagon at Twenty-eighth street and Seventh avenue while riding a mo- torcycle. He was removed to St. Vim cents hospital, where the broken bone was set, and Is resting very well, con- sidering the circumstances.
 He was travelling at a fairly rapid pace and the street became damned with traf- fic just as he reached the corner. In an effort to pick his way through 1t he smashed into a wagon and was thrown heavily. to the ground, breaking his leg in the fall. It was first thought that his injuries were much more serious\tha they proved to be. though they will prob ably serve to keep him confined for some time. MT. Hawkins resides at 1888 Hunts vile avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
PASTORS TO WORK
 FOR AMENDMENT
RESOLUTIONS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF UNION TO THE MEASURE, MOONEY ELECTED PRESIDENT FOR THE COMING YEAR.

At the regular meeting of the Birming- ham Pastors union held at the First Methodist church yesterday morning res- olutions were unanimously adopted en- dorsing the campaign for constitutional prohibition, pledging the support of the pastors to the measure and calling upon each member to do all he could to as- sist in carrying the amendment
 The annual election of officers was held, resulting as follows: Rev. U. D. Mooney, pastor Second Presbyterian church, president; Rev. L. s. Handley, pastor Central Presbyterian church, vice president; Rev. w. G. Henry, pastor Pratt City Methodist church, secretary; Rev. George Eaves, pastor Congrega- tional church, treasurer.
 Dr. A. J. Dickinson pointed out the im- portance of the formation of the proposed ministers library in connection with the city library.
 The attendance yesterday was small because of the absence of largo num- Der of pastors from the city on their va cations. r4a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

The fact that the governor of Alabama was not called upon to welcome the Na- tiona1 Farmers union was the subject of general comment as soon as the pro- gramme was published Incoming far mers discussed the unusual incident, and delegates from other states expressed great surprise The meeting of the far mers' union, the. largest organization of it's kind in the United States, has al- ways been received with speeches by the chief executive.
 Investigation yesterday developed the fact that Governor Conner had not been invited. The farmers will be welcomed by representatives of the City Council. the trades council, the labor league and the Board of Trade but the state was left out.
 Master of Ceremonies J. B. Dra--e, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

The officers, state presidents and chair men of committees of the. Farmers Edu- cational and Cooperative Union of Amer ica gathered at luncheon yesterday after the Labor Day parade and mapped out final plans for the great convention.
 At 9:sO o'clock this morning the repre- sentatives of the men that feed and clothe the world will convene at the citv hall They will be in session four days and will consider many questions of national importance.
 Nearly all of the delegates are alreaos in the city. Alabamas state presiuene w. A. Morris, one of the leading spir's' came in from Sulligent yesterday
 The session this morning Is the onis one open to the public. Here IS the pro- gramme:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

ouent appeal for intelligence. The time Is fast approaching when the school mas got to teach all our trades. It can't be learned in the shop much longer. The schools can teach men to farm far better than any farmer can teach them. want to see the time when tailors, machin- irts, all classes will know as much aDoue the sciences of government. industry and trade as does any lawyer. They must become fit to be a congressman and to share their part in the government of the country"
 After the speaking the crowd took part in the athletic contests, watched the motorcycle races and danced in the pa- vilion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Farmers Union WIU
 Begin Sessions Today

James B. Drake, master of ceremonies. Called to order 9;30 a. m.
 Welcome on behalf of state farmers, w. A. Morris, state president
 Welcome on behalf of Trades Council, Will H. Winn.
 Welcome on behalf of Business Mems league, F. P. Chain, secretary.
 Welcome on behalf of Board of Trade, J. D. Collins, president.
 Welcome on behalf of State Federation, White E. Gibson, counselor.
 Welcome on behalf of American Fed eration of Labor, John B. Lennon, treas urer.
 Response to welcomes, Charles S. Bar rett, national president.
 Address on Good Roads, Congress- man Oscar w. Underwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
CT. MARYs CHOIR.
Rehearsal Called for This Evening.
 Quartet and Volunteers.

Mrs. Gussen has called an extra re- hearsal of the choir at St. Mary s-on- the Highlands for tonight at o'clock. It will be held at tho church. The solo quartet and volunteer singers are asked to be present.
 Mrs. Marie Kern Mullen on last Sun day evening sang with fine voice and style "Woe Unto Them," from Elijah"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Baltimore Club Wins.

New York, September s-The Aerial Rowing club of Baltimore carried oh the honors for the twentieth annual regatta of the Middle States Regatta association m the Harlem river today. They won th. Junior singles, junior doubles and s,,r,,oy lights and made a good showing in the other events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Wriqhts Cannot Take Part.

Berlin, September &-It is not likely that Orville Wright will take part in the flying contests to be held at Frank lin during aviation week." Previous en- gagements probably will make his pres ence impossible. MT. Wright did not fly at the Templedorf parade ground today on account of high wind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
BIo Prizes for Aviation.

Frankfort, Germany, September D. 1ha international Air Navigation expo sition has decided upon the week De- ginning October for aviation week. A total of ssO,0oo will be offered in prizes: The principal aviators of the world VIII be invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Charued With Murder.

Poulan, Ga., September 6-Investigat- ing the killing of William Bailey here by William Rouse, in the latter's house on Saturday, the coroner's jury today brought in verdict charging that Bailey was murdered, duplicating both Rouse. who says he fired the fatal shot, and Dink Smith. who was the only eye-wit- ness Both men are in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Esneranto congress Opens.

Barcelona, August 6-The internationai rsreranto congress was opened In this c,t,, today and the sessions will con- tinue until September ID. Among 'he American delegates are Herbert Harris of Portland, Me, who represents the government, and Arthur Baker Of Chi ago editor of the American Esperanto magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
One of the advantages of Grape-Nuts food IS that it is pre-digested in the nrocess of manufacture.

it is re-digested in the process of manufacture.
 The starch contained in the wheat and barley is transformed into grape sugar by exactly the same method as this process is carried on in the hu- man body, that is, by the use of moisture and long exposure to moderate warmth. This grows the diastase in the grains, then long baking com pletes the remarkable change from starch to grape-sugar.
 Therefore, the most d elicate stomach can handle Grape-Nuts and the food is quickly ab- sorbed into the blood and tissue--certain parts of it going directly to build and nourish the brain and nerve centres.
 There's a Reasou''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Hot campalan In Texas.

Fort Worth, September 6.-Sixteen can didates for the govenorship of Texas are addressing Labor day crowds in the various cities of the state. This is the largest crowd of gubernatorial candidates Texas has ever put forth. All are dem ocrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Killed While Asleep.

New York, September 6.-Somebody climbed through B. Roses window in West Twenty-third street early today while he slept and. after terrific strug- gle murdered him with knife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. J. N. saunce.

Mrs. J. N Saunce died on the train last night while on her way from Bir- minRham to Tuscaloosa. The remains are being held at the Lige Loy under taking establishment and funeral arr engagements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Iwo suspects ReIeased.

Newcastle, Pa, September e.-Herman Mconohy of this city and Frank Coates of Ellwood City, Pa., arrested at wanl- pum on the Baltimore and ohio raliroao' were released by the autnorltles tooay'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
MAKE SURE

that 1t is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters you are getting, by seeing that the Pri- vate Stamp over the neck of the bottle is unbroken. Imitation is always an indication of weakness and inferiority. Therefore. refuse all substitutes and in- cgc ct an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

It is the best in all cases of Sour Stom- ach, Sick Headnche, Poor Appetite, In- digestion, COstivencss, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Kidney Ills, General Weak ness and Malarial Fever. Try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
Sydmore's here Mee's coming

Fidger's American Restau- rant and Cafe opens today. Try our merchants lunch. 1877 Second Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
CITY ITEMS.

Arrested for Murder-At an early hour this morning officers Lyons and Brent put negro man, E. Burlington, under arrest in connection with the killing of Sarah Roebuck, a negro wom- an, early last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

hour this morning Officers Lyons and Brent put a negro man, E. Burlington, under arrest in connection with the killing of Sarah Roebuck, a negro wom- an, early last night.
 North Birmingham Council-The North Birmingh am city council meets tonight and will probably take further action on the sale of the water works and light plant, and number of other important matters. This reported sale stirred up so much interest that the action tonight will be closely watched.
 Board of Trade Meets Today-The Board of Trade will hold it's regular monthly meeting this afternoon at o'clock in the First National bank building. The board will probably take final steps In It's contest against the trading stamps, and will take up it's part in the enN,rtainment of President Taft.
 EIyton VIII Come In-The E1yton city council will meet tonight and take steps looking to the submission Of an election on annexation to Birmingham The date will be set as early as poss' ble and it will not be long before the little town will be part of Greater Birmingham. The idea is to come in immediately under the Smyer bill and not await until the King bill takes ef : feet.
 Grubb Opens COurt-Judge l. w. Grubb opened the United States court yesterday morning at the federal build ing, admitted Henry Howze and G. M. Edmonds to the bar, and organized the grand jury, delivering a brief verbal charge. Following are the members of the jury: w. w. Milford D. G. Petit john, o. D. Atkins, Garrett Dodd, N. F. Morris. R. M. Goodall, William Phil lips, John Banks, G. B. McArthur, Felix Planter, J. Cahill. F. M. McCullom, R.. G. Hewitt Ralph Fies, J. T. Higgen- botham. Randall Jones and J. Il. Will lingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, D. O., September 6.-Fore- east Alabama and Mississippi-Partiy cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday, propaoiy showers Tuesday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

The following is the local report Of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for 24 hours ending at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

r. r. Shaw A Son. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-07

bdlance .......$ olViooV 90 I hope you will pardon the length of this. l shall have more to say here after, but promise to be very brief in each communication. It requires so many extracts from the reports of the treasurer and the auditor that made it more lengthy than I desired.
 N. A STUART. Birmin gham. September 6. 1909.