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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
IRON MARKET IS
 LOOKING UPWARD

Nav York, September 4.--The last few days of August contributed new or ders for finished steel products that increased the daily average sales or the Steel corporation subsidiaries by aoout 5000 tons. The new business was not sufficient to rescue August from be- ing the dullest month of the year, but the significant feature is that the last four days of August and the first few days of September have developed more inouiries, some increases in sales, 9 more hopeful sentiment and more cheerful tone.
 New orders received during the first three weeks of August were scarcely enough to keep one third of mill Ca pacity busy but today current sales amount to nearly 43 per cent. Speci- dcations also increased, after drop early in the month. The Improvements in business was especially notable in steel sheets.
 Shipments of all steel products ex- ceeded the new business taken by about 80 per cent and the distribu- ton of wire products was especially notable shipments in August having been only once exceeded. Railroad equipment purchases were light, but October Is expected to develop more business
 Increased activity in pig iron last week was at the expense of prices. The heaviest sales were in the west, wnere cornerstone induced the placing of 75,O00 tons, including 10000 tons of basic, 2500 tons of malleable and 12,50O tons of foundry grades, outside of the purchase of 10000 tons by the blow manufacturers of Indiana. In the east sales aggregated 25,000 tons, near ly half ow which was taken by pipe works. With the exception of sopRt, purchases by the blow manufacturers oil sales were for this years delivery. More iron is under negotiation in all sections and inquiries are larger
 September will develop larger con- tracts but no real buying movement Is expected for months to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
CHICAGO'S APPRECIATION
 OF YOUNG MRS. ALDRICH

mediately engaged to appear again, the medium for this second appearing being the Llszt E fiat Concerto, a work than which none of the accepted repertoire is more brilliant or more gratefully effec- tive.
 | It may be said at once that the reading given the work was one which had evil I dently been considered from every pos sible musical and pianstic standpoint. and that the presentment was such thar 1, intellect stood shoulder to shoulder with technical display. and there was also continuous boise, and exceedingly artis- | tic finish as well as a succession of those stunning climaxes which Liszt demands, and which. unless the pianist be wary, are apt to sweep one into excessive speed or into brilliancy which may pos sibly become vulgar
 Mrs. Aldrlch escaped both these pitt falls, for she was brilliant without being hard and she made exciting climaxes, one after the otGer. without for moment losing her head
 | When heard in the smaller environ ment of Music hall in Evanston there was to be noted in the work of this pianist an occasional -brilliancy which, especially with the harsh piano provided there. sometimes passed the bounds of musical beauty. But at Ra- vinia, with its wide-open aspect, this power of Mrs. Aldrich becomes merely briliance and clarity. there being no small hint of strenuosity in Che work. but merely a bigness and a scintillant quality which makes her one of the most desirable pianists ever heard at this north shore auditorium.
 Her octave playing was gorgeously ef- fective, the long-sustalned chain trills were held to an absolute equality and precision, the cantabile of the slow move ment was liouid-sweet. and the bravoura of the concluding pages of the Opus was given with a swing which carried the house by storm.
 Mrs. Aldrich received half dozen re- calls but preferred to acknowledge these merely with bows rather than to dissipate the brilliant effect of the Liszt closing phrases by any solo number which, of | necessity, would pc less eHectlNe. The orchestra, under MT. Damrosch's s baton deserves a word of sincerest com mendation for the excellent accompani- ment vouchsafed. Not only was there a perfection of ensemble which proclaimed that rehearsals had been at least reason ably careful but also, the great familiar fity of the Liszt score made it possible for each player to bring out each little solo bit assigned him, and at times it was quite as interesting to listen to these bits as to the solo itself. The triangles cannes into the picture little uncertainty at the beginning of the Scherzo move ment, but otherwise the work was de- cidedly good, much the best accompany ing that has been heard at Ravinia, in l1act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

As enthusiastic as was the greeting at Ravinia park a few weeks ago when she appeared as piano soloist with the Theodore Thomas orchestra, she won even greater applause last Monday night when she played with the Damrosch r. chestra. According to Chicago critics she achieved nothing short of an artisti. triumph. Mrs. Aldrich was advertised to appear with Damrosch on the night of August 25, but owing to .unfavorable weather conditions her appearance was postponed until August 29. The Music News of Chicago says:
 The night of August 25 was uncomfort- ably chilly. and therefore, at the last the theatre, which on the face of 1t seemed a disappointment, but which In actualty was such ap improvement over the pavilion that nothing but pleasure could result to any nearer.
 On hot nights the open air place is delightful, and the music sounds well always, but in the theatre the conditions, acoustically, are simply ideal, and never had the work of this orchestra been heard to such excellent advantage as at this time
 The other disa ppointment, and 1t was one which was not compensated for in any way, was the non-appearance of Mrs. Aldrich who was to have played the Ldszt E fiat Concerto for piano. It was announced, and probably it was true, that 1t was impossible to move the piano from the pavilion to the theatre on such short notice, but one is inclined, however to blame the management in some degree at least for this omission Surely a piano might be kept in each place since there Is always the possl- bility of a cool night. and in any event, no effort should have been spared to save so large an audience from so severe a disappointment.
 Mrs. Truman Aldrich of Birmingham, Ala. made her postponed appearance on Monday evening at the request" con cert and added even more to the bril- liancy and attractiveness of programme already rich in those attributes.
 Mrs. Aldrich rates herself only in the amateur class, yet, beyond question she is one of the leading musicians of the south, and her playing this summer at Evanston and at Ravinia has engendered the wish that there were many more such amateurs-American womenS with sufficient leisure to study music for its own sake, and enough energy and en- thusiasm to carry that study to a really artistic conclusion.
 Mrs. Aldrich played the Weber Con certstueck' with the Damrosch orchestra at the festival in Birmingham last spring, and with the Thomas orchestra she re- vinia a few weeks ago. So popular did this appearance prove that she was im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
PHYSICIAN IS CURING
 WOMAN OF LEPROSY

Baltimore, September Mrs. Provi- dencio Mascari, an Italian of this city who was removed to quarantine last May suffering from leprosy, has lm- proved to such an extent, according to a report by Thomas L. Richardson, quarantine physician, that she may be completely cured by Christmas.
 pr. Richardson said today that the sores are rapidly disappearing and only a few spots remain. He confesses sur prise at the rapid change in the wom- ans condition. Health Commissioner Besley says If the woman is declared cured by Dr. Richardson he will order her release.
 When Mrs Mascari was taken to quarantine it was thought she could live only a short time. Dr. Richardson has been experimenting on the woman with certain medicines for the treat ment of skin diseases. but he does not claim that the improvement in her con dition is being brought about by this treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
REPORTED THAT RIVAS
 HAS SURRENDERED

Washington, September 4.-Adviees con- firmatory to Associated Press cable dis partment today from Nicaragua regard ing the surrender of Rivas and it's gar rison of 600 men to the forces of General Estrada on September 9 Dispatches from Commander Blue at San Juan del Sur, Commander Davis at h 'uefields, and the American consuls at Bluehelds and Managua state that the Madriz forces at Cape Gracias Adios (Greytown) were unwilling to surrender and discredited the reported overthrow of the Madriz faction. A temporary armistice, however, was arranged
 The withdrawal of marines from Blue- fields has been postponed until tranquil ity has been restored at Cape Gracias.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

H. E. Shropshire, who Is undoubtedly the most extensive orange broker in Ala bama, and handles more of the fruit than any other man in the south, seturned yes terday after his annual trip to the orange fields of Florida. He went through the southern part of the state, visiting many of the planters and receiving reports from the whole orange section. He has devoted eight years of his life to the orange bus mess, and is considered an expert judge of the crop situation.
 When asked about the situation he said: Things do not look at all favorable The cold in January froze the oranges, and injured many of the trees greatly. The cold in February checked the blooms, and the subsequent drouth caused much of the fruit to drop.
 ''I think am conservative in estimating that the orange crop will be. about 60 per cent of that of last season.
 ''In many sections the white fly pre- vais, the percentage of groves attacked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
SULZBY STORE
 BURNED SUNDAY

The grocery store of w. D. sulzby, sit uated at the corner of First avenue and Thirty-second street, Avondale, was prac- tically destroyed by fire last night at 8 o'clock The stock carried by MT. Sulzby was valued at $250o and he carried $1700 insurance upon It. The building, which was owned by Mrs. Mclaughlin. was damaged to the extent of $500. It is un- derstood that $50 insurance was carried on It.
 The fire caught from the roof and the entire store was blazing when the Avon dale department and Company No. arrived on the scene. Both companies ran a long distance and both made good time. It is thought that the blaze start ed by a spark from an engine falling on the roof
 When the fire department arrived on the scene the houses adjoining the store were just beginning to blaze. The men immediately turned their attention to keeping the fire from spreading and 1t was only by hard work that the houses near the store were saved. None of these buildings were madaged to any extent. The fire was a very hard one to handle and it Is considered good work on the part of the men that any portion of the Sulzby stock was saved
 The Avondale department received the call at 750 o'clock and ran 13 blocks. No. received the call at the same time and also made a long run. Although the fire had made good headway by the time the firemen arrived on the scene within a few minutes it was under con trol No. from the city hall also an- swered the call but arrived on the scene after the fire had been extinguished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
ANDERSON TAKES EXHIBIT
 TO BOOST BIRMINGHAM

mineral show of our state. The gath ering of the mineral exhibit made for this state required q great deal of time and money. And the showing is certainly credit. The Queen and Crescent route was interested in more ways than one and we have exerted every effort to make a creditable af- fair of our exhibit. The booth has ev cry mineral known to the state rang ing from coal to gold, We also have a fine line of industrial commodities there which will tend to direct atten- tion to the vast riches undeveloped in this matchless district I shall per sonally attend the exhibit as much $ possible and hope to lend my share in letting the world know what a fine district we have. I have on doubt but that Birmingham will be immensely benefited by the exposition"
 Major Anderson was accompanied by Mrs Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
CHRONIS CHARGED
 WITH BURGLARY

Albert Chronis, young Italian not over IS years of age, was arrested last night by Officers Brown, Williamson and Leonard on, a charge of burglary and grand larceny. It Is charged that he broke into the home of Peter Brown at SixteenA street and Second avenue and stole a large amount of jewelry. A re- volver, diamond pin, a locket, a watch and chain and number of cartridges were found on him. It Is claimed they are the ones stolen. Chronis was caught in the alley behind the house.
 Chronis denies that he stole the jewelry but states that he watched for his brother, who is about IA years of age, while the brother went Into the house and took the articles. He states that afterward his brother gave him the stolen jewelry to keep. His brother has not been arrested as yet although de- tectives are looking for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Costa Says Monarchy Is Doomed

Paris, September 4--The Mathis Dis bon correspondent quotes Alfonso Costa, A leading republican deputy, as saying that despite the worst exhibition or electoral corruption he had ever Wit messed the Portuguese republicans in recent election doubled their represen- tation in the chamber of deputies and now have an organization throughout the country which insures an early change in the regime of the Kingdom. The monarchy Is doomed the Matin ouotes Senor Costa as saying. The position of the young king Is untena- ble. By dignifed abdication he would prevent bloodsned and revolution and earn the gratitude of his people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
ELECTRIC CARS COLLIDE
 AND 26 ARE INJURED

Sandusky, O.. September 4.Twenty- six persons were injured, nine seriously. when an east bound limited and west bound local colided head-on on the Lake Shore electric line near Aliens corner, two miles east of Norwalk this morning about 10 clock
 The cars came together on a curve at full speed. J. N. Beebe, Norwalk, motor man of the limited, takes upon himself all the blame.
 It's my fault" he said to L. K. Burge, superintendent of the Lake Shore cleo .tric. "I should have waited for the local at Aliens but l forgot all about the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
POOR ORANGE CROP

being estimated at betweeen 30 and 90 per cent.
 "A great many of the oranges in the groves free from the pest are rough and unsightly, while choice smooth oranges are very scarce. The prices of that class of fruit will undoubtedly run much higher
 'The white fly fruit can be washed, hut 1t will be later in coloring, and will not be so desirable. I expect the most of the white fly fruit will be sold in the southern markets, as the northern and western consumers are more particular about appearances.
 Grapefruit is of extra quality, and the yield will be about the same as last year. Owing to the steadily increased consump- ton of this delicious member of the citrous family, the demand will be greatly increased, and the prices probably little higher" &
 MT. Shropshire stated that the receipt of both orange and grapefruit crops is expected to begin during the latter part of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
THAT SWINDLER
 STILL OPERATES

That the publication several mornings ago of the plans of smooth young for ger, prevented several Birmingham mer- chants from being liable to false repre- sentations. was the statement yesterday of A. H. cordson of the Melachrino Gig arette company, who is causing the young forger in this section.
 From information given out by MT. Cordson the young man is signing the name of the Melachrino firm to drafts. all the while pretending to be salesman from that firm. secured SIP in Selma from the Jobbers who handle the brand of cig- arettes. It Is said to be the opinion that the young man was headed to Bir- mingham when the interview of MT. Cord son was published. Seeing. in all prob abilities that he would be captured in Birmingham the false representative went elsewhere.
 T have information from Selma that the party who has secured several hun dred dollars from the southern trade, put of several bad drafts in Selma" said MT. Cordson last night.
 He worked down through Florida, for we have bad drafts from that section. He then crossed over to Selma, where he secured this amount We believe he was headed toward this city. If he had reached here it Is very likely that he would have secured some money, as all those with whom he has dealt were thor oughly convinced of his genuineness. 1 reached here ahead of him and finding this out, he skipped Birmingham. We have several detectives trailing the young fellow, and hope to get him soon. I wish the dealers handling our goods would be very careful about cashing any drafts for anyone representing our firm, as they are liable to be a victim of this suave young gentleman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
2158 CASES FOR TRIAL

been sent up by the inferior courts. or were passed over at the last session of the grand jury as unfinished business.
 Judge William E. Forts charge to the grand jury will be delivered this morn- ing after organization Is perfected, the law requiring that this be done on the first Monday in September. The few cases which are set for trial today In the two divisionsAof the criminal court will probably be passed until tomorrow on ac- count of Labor Day
 Judge Fort will have the jury divisfnn of the criminal court during the first week, Judge Weaver hearing the non-Jury cases. The two divisions will alternate in hearing the jury and non-jury cases each week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

The fall session of the criminal court will be formally opened today, and work will be begun on the 215S cases which are set for trial during the session. This number-215S-one of the largest in the his- tory of the Jefferson county criminal court, is that indicated on the dockets completed several weeks ago.
 Of these S3 capital cases are set TOT hearing, most of which are charges Of murder, though an unusually large num- Der are cases of highway robbery.
 The usual large quota of misdemeanors choke the docket this term, total of Ioo5 being set. The felony cases number 105O.
 For the session of the grand Jury which also opens today, a total of 126 cases have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
cTITRER MEETS JAMES
 ON MAT TONIGHT

At the Orpheum tonight occurs the wrestling match between J. K. Cut rer and Peter James.
 June 10 the two met and James won. They met later and no fall resulted. The match will be decided tonight by fall if the two men are compelled to go to daylight.
 N. s. Cutrer and Yeager will wrestle preliminary match.
 Quite large audience will see the events 1t is thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
storm. Are Coming This Way

Washington. September IA dis turbance that is moving eastward from the Rocky Mountain region will be pre- ceded and attended by unsettled, humid weather and showers and local thun- der storms during the first half of the week in all parts from the Mississippi valley to the Atlantic coast. according to a forecast issued by the weather bureau today. It will be followed by generally fair weather and a change to somewhat lower temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
sr,r,.b Cabinet Hear. Premier

Madrid, September 1.-The cabinet to- day considered the note of the Vatican in reply to one outlining Spain's posi- ton in the dispute with the Holy See and after hearing Premier Canalejas, af- firmed its confidence in the prime minis ter. Garcia Pietro, the foreign minister, will draw up an answer to the Vatican which will outline Spains future relations with the Holy See.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Tornado Kills Two Persons

Joplin, Mo- September IA tornado eastern Kansas last night and killed two persons, wrecked property and did much damage to crops.
 At Galena. Kan, John Dobson a night watchman, was killed.
 At Weir City, Kan. an unidentified woman was killed and several persons were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
WANTED

To sell an interest to right party to take active manage ment of good paying establish ed business in Birmingham. Best reasons for selling an in- terest. Investigate if you have $5O0.00 cash and mean busi- ness. J. J. G., care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Prisoner Hangs Himself

New York, September 4.--Alexander Badaski, a piano maker, charged with beating his wife to death and leaving her body in a clump of Long Island woodland, hanged himself today in a cell of the Queens county jail in Long Island city. He was to have been tried shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Judgment Favors Holy See

Rome. September 1.-The supreme court has rendered a judgment affirming the right of the Holy See to sell property without authorization from the govern ment. The decision has created a sensa- ton in art circles. It is feared that art treasures are to be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Riiou Onena Tad.x

With a special Labor Day matinee the Bijou theatre opens this afternoon. The regular performances for the balance of the week will occur The attraction is Raymond Paine in The Millionaire Kid.' Manager Semon states that the biggest Labor Day attendance in the history of the Bijou seems probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
NEGROES MAY BE
 WANTED BY BODEKER

Chief Bodeker has received the fol- lowing letter from Chief of Police T. p McMahon of Chattanooga in regard to two negroes that he has caught and that he believes are wanted in Bir- mingham:
 DO you want a negro by the name of John Jefferies, alias John Adams? I am told he is wanted on charss of murder, committed two years ago in or near Birmingham. I have in custody also Warren Stamford. am informed that he Is wanted for murder at NBir- mingham.
 TT. P MMAHON, Chief"
 John Adams is believed to be the negro that killed another negro and shot his wife on Avenue H and Sew enteenth street. about six weeks ago. No description was sent of the negro. but the matter will be investigated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Count De rovar Get. Appointment

Lisbon, September 4.--Count De To- var. former secretary of the Portuguese embassy at Rome has been appointed ambassador to the Vatican to succeed the late Senor Martins d'Antas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Shubert Opening

Next Friday Tim Murphy in MT. Opp will present the first play under the ShubefA management in Birmingham Manager Mattice anticipates large at- tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
PERSONAL

Clyde Hunter has returned from Chi cago.
 L. C. Campbell well-known travelling man, Is in the city.
 Capt and Mrs. T. s. Smith have re- turned from New York, where they spent several days.
 After spending several days in the mid dle west, William S. Mudd has returned to Birmingham.
 Col. J. B. Harlan, chief special agent for the Louisville and Nashville, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Mir Rufus Tammett ler yesterday for Montgomery, where he will visit rea- lives for few days.
 l.. Sevier and A. D. Lightner. general agents for the Southern railway and Fris- co, respectively. left for Montgomery yes- terday. w. D. Nesbitt left yesterday for Mont gomery, where as an associate railroad commissioner he will attend a meeting of that body today.
 C. R. Phelps superintendent of motive power for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday en route to Montgomery to attend the meet ing of the railroad commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
HUBBARD BROS. & {
co.
COTTON MERCHANTS.

Hanover 0Qua1es New York. MEMBERS-New York Cotton Ex- change, Now York Coffee Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Chicago Board of Trade. Associate Nembers Liverpool Cotton Assoe1ataou>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
CALDWELL & WARD

New York Correspondents: Hanover Ma tional Bank; Harvey Fisk & Sons. TIP-Buy securities when the market
 Is depressed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

After spending several days in the mid- dle west, William S. Mudd has returned to Birmingham