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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
CRAIG IS AFTER
 A SQUARE DEAL

Selma, May 1.-fSpecial. .)-Congressm w. B. Craig of the Fourth Congress sional district has introduced a resolu- ton in Congress calling upon the at torney general for all information re- garding cotton deals which he has in his possession
 If the resolution passes Congress the attorney general will be compelled to show his hand and to proceed against the bears as well as the bulls. Otherwise he will be forced to admit publicly that his department is being usede for no other purpose than to depress the mar ket. Several days ago the Selma Cot ton exchange held a meeting, dur ing which a set of resolutions were in- troduced and forwarded to Senators Johnston and Bankhead and to Congress- man Craig, protesting against the meth cd used by certain spectators of the New York Cotton exchange, who had bought future cotton and at the time 1t was due failed to deliver it. Congress- l man Craig is heartily in sympathy with the set of resolutions which were for warded to him according to his reply to them which was received here last night. The reply was addressed to MT. Ernest Lamar, president of the Selma Cotton exchange, and is as follows: Tn replying to your telegram of April 25, I beg to say that have prepared and introduced a resolution calling for information from the attorney general as to the facts upon which the investi- gation of Messrs. Hayne, Brown and others is based; also requesting him to advise Congress whether or not any in- vestigation is now In progress against parties on the other side of the market; also requesting information as to wheth- CT or not James A Patten or any other person was proceeded against for corner ing May and July wheat in 1909.
 q think that if I can get this reso- lution through Congress 1t will force the attorney general to proceed against the bears as well as the bulls. or else he will have to admit publicly to the whole country that his department is being used for no other purpose than to de- press the market.
 "As this is the only resolution, so far as can find, that has been introduced on this subject I am herewith forward ing you a copy of it so that you may be advised as to what it contains.
 "You will, of course, understand that my position in this matter is that of demanding that the south be treated squarely and that 1t is not my purpose in any way to encourage the dealing in cotton futures where the parties to the contract do not expect to deliver the actual cotton. Very sincerely yours,
 "W. B. CRAIG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
"Befo De wah" Negro voter

Anniston. May 2.-(SpeciaL )-Among
 the negro voters in the primary elec-
 ton held throughout Alabama Monday
 was Joe Vernon, who was registered last Saturday Vernon came to the office of the registrara and offered as
 one of his qualifications as a voter the fact that he had carried Registrar Scott off the battlefield in bitter fight near Richmond, where MT. S,ott was |injured Besides his advanced age the old negro conspands respect as being the owner of property which is valued let about t6000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
New Pastor Is Welcomed

Anniston, May 2.-(Specialo-The Rev. $. D. Hodges, who came to An niston last week to occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian church, was warmly welcomed by his congregation and the congregations of other church es in the city Sunday morning and c"en- ing. He preach ed two impressive ser mons and by his frank dealing with h is people in his initiatory remarks he won their instant aprpobation and as surances of cooperation. He is a young man, full of enthusiasm and of scholarly inclinations and he promises to do a great work in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
MILL WILL 60 BACK
 INTO COMMISSION

Gadsden, May 2.-(Special.) .)-The South ern Iron and Steel company, which some time ago became the owner of the Weller rclling mill, an industry that has been closed down for the past two years be- cause. it was dependent on the steel mill for material, is making arrangements to put the mill back itno commission at an early date. Mir. J. H. Prichard who was formerly the superintendent of the plant when it was operated by the Emery Steel company, has been secured to take charge Of the industry and will at once proceed to put 1t in shape for operation and will then put in commission. The plant gives employment to some 200 men and its oper- alton is of considerable moment to the city. The mill turns out merchant iron and special shapes.
 The Noccalula Railway, Light and Power company has leased the room in the corner of the Printup hotel that was formerly occupied by the Louisville and Nashville Railway company for a depot and will install its offices therein The surveyors are expected in the next day or two and the work will then be pushed as rapidly as possible.
 Because he has been accused of being a. tryant and charged with influencing juries, through fear of discharge, and de- string fair and impartial trials of the criminal cases on the docket at this time, Judge Alto V. Lee of the criminal divis- ion of the city court has arranged with Judge A. H. Aston of south Alabama to preside at the coming session of the court when he would probably be charged with bias as a result of the election today, nc matter whether he is .ndorsed or de- feated in his race to succeed himself Harsh criticism of him by members oi the bar has decided the judge to this course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
Elections Confirmed

New York. May 2.-At meeting of the board of directors of the Asso- ciated Press, held today at the offices of the association in this city. the re- cent nominations and elections were all confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03
WELL KNOWN WOMAN
 DIES NEAR EUFAULA


 Eufaula, May 2-tSpecial. .)-Information we'll known woman who resided near Hill liardsvlle, south of the city, has been received here. Deceased was for several years a resident of this city where heH husband was engaged in the mercantiiN business and moved away about twv years ago. She was loved and esteemeQ by a wide circle of friends here and has resided in this section all of her life. She is survived by her husband and six
 children, the oldest of whom is about
 fifteen years old. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon and her remains
 were inferred in the family burial ground near her home
 l The Second Regiment band of the city
 regaled the citizens with an open air con- | cert from their band stand on Broad l street yesterday afternoon. which was | listened to by a very large gathering or l citizens. Their repertoire of selections
 now embraces many of the most classi-
 cal compositions all of which are quite l faultlessly rendered.
 | C. S. Mcdowell, of this city, has in his
 possession a letter over the signature of | his brother bearing the date July, 1854, | which contains some historical records re-
 lating to the war during a march through | Virginia, which he prizes very highly.  Following the Sunday school services at St. James Episcopal church yestei ay morning the rite of baptism was admin istered to Miss Fannie Cargill of this city. sea.~ .,, The First Baptist church choi| q
 song recital last night in the edn N
 der the direction of Mrs. E. T. LUA tt
 this city which was largely attended,
 greatly enjoyed. Miss Annie Bell N son. of Union Springs, was amongs u contributors to the programme, who sanl
 with s<eite sweetness and most perl
 fefNala'ion'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03

black lines, such as Alcorn, one time re- publican governor of the state; Wiley r. Harris one of the foremost lawyers of the south; Isom kern McLaurin GA. J), Muldrow, Patty Simrall, Smith (Murry), and others.
 All the good men and able members or that great convention are not dead by any means. but their services will not be fully appreciated till they are. and bou- quets are not for the living. More's the pity.
 However. August F, 1910, is the twen- tieth anniversary of the assembling of the convention and Jackson hopes that every living member will be in attendance at the reunion.
 The city of Jackson is going to make desperate efforts during the present week to add to her population, and with that end in view has succeeded in having the census supervisor extend the time limit to next Friday night, it having been shown | to him that a great many persons nave | been missed by the enumerators. In the meantime the board of trade VIII | take hold of the matter. mass meet | ing will be held tomorrow night at wh1c 2 | time volunteers will be called for ana the census men will be given every pos sible assistance in finding and enumerat- ina every citizen of the community. The work will be prosecuted vigorously dur ing the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03

No water better, no price moro reasonable, no service 50 prompt. Inaram's. that's it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03

Robert Beard of McShan. Ala, a sta ton on the Montgomery division of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, between this city and Tuscaloosa, Ala. was killed by freight train near the depot at Mo Shan last Saturday night. Mir Beard was cousin of w. c. Beard of Co., lumbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03

Following the Sunday school services at St. James Episcopal church yestel ay morning the rite of baptism was admin istered to Miss Fannie Cargill of this city. ssa.- .,,I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-05-03

The Rev. w. E. Dakin. rector of St. Paul's church. returned Saturday from Birmingham. where he went to have a conference with Bishop Beckwith of Ala bama, who proffered him the rectorship of Grace church. Birmingham, but which call Mr. Dakin has declined with thanks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
WHEAT JUMPS HIGH
 ON BUL[|SH NEWS
Sensational Figures on Winter
 Crop Cause Rise
LAST PRICES HIGHEST
Storing of Corn Fly Farmers and Small Deliveries Bring About m Ad- vance-Oats and PrOvis-
 ions Also Higher

Chicago, December Internationally bullish figures on the condition of win ter wheat in Oklahoma decided the course of todays market. The close Was strong at net advance of s4 c l 1A c. Other leading staples, too. all finished higher than last night-corn Up 2s e E to 1Q11sc; oats shade to Ae. and provisions 7h@171ac.
 The Oklahoma official state report as gave the condition of the new south ern grain as 3s.6 peg cent practically, against 93 year ago and 91 at har- vest this year. Before this informa- ton was received fluctuations had been uncertain, May showing d heavy tone but December and July being rela- lively firm. A sharp advance followed the report and latest sales were vir- tnally at the highest point of the ses sion. During the day the fluctuations for the May delivery ran from 96 c 97 Ac with the close 94 c up at 971s O 97Ae
 Extensive cribbing operations by farmers and total absence of deliveries here caused recent large sellers of corn to turn buyers. Tine cold wea ther had considerable effect as meaning heavier feeding to live stock. Accordingly prices tended upward from the start May ranged from 71s Q475sc, closing steady at the last named figures, a net rise of SO 1ac. December gained M lsc; cash corn was firm; No. Z yellow finished at '52A @521ac.
 There were deliveries of 390, ,00C bushels of oats but chiefly to ship ping concerns. Shorts were, in conse- quence, forced to buy on rising mar ket. The advance In other grain helped to make a strong close. May varied between S4Ac to 941a @34ssc and closed 7s 0 fl up at 343s @341ac. December made net gain of s4c.
 Provisions advanced largely on pur- chases by visiting stockmen and one of the larger western packers At the end of the day pork was 15@171ac up Lard up 71sc and ribs mp 10@12Hc.
 Future quotations were as folloms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
SLIGHT GAINS MADE
 IN COTTON PRICES Bullish Views on the Crop Are
 Factors in Market BUYERS ARE ACTIVE Bulls Give Good Support to the Mar I<et on Rumors of Coming Crop
 Estimate Which VIII Re
 Very Bu1Iish
BUYERS ARE A
ACTIVE

New York, December 1-Expectations of bullish private crop estimate tomor- row imparted a generally steady tone to the cotton market today and after slight opening decline prices rallied with the close steady at a net gain of ? to [ points.
 The market opened steady at g. decline Of l to 3 points under scattering liquida- ton and in response to relatively easy cables. But the market quickly steadied on bull support and covering by rumors that the crop estimate of a local authori- ty was to. be issued just before the open ing tomorrow and would be very bullish. Some of the leading southern operators were buyers on the advance and there was also some talk of demand from Chi cago sources. The active positions sold up to net gain of to 12 points in the after boon with May touching 15.27c.
 The buying movement did not become general. however. and when the leading bulls withdrew their support toward the close, prices eased off from the top under scattered realizing Beyond the showing of Liverpool and the various rumors re- garding private estimates to be published between now and the receipt of the off clal figures, there seemed to be nothing particular in the way of news to influence sentiment unless it was numerous south ern advces claiming firm interior holders and large percentage of the total crop ginned to December 1. Southern spot markets were generally unchanged.
 Receipts at the ports today, 57, POT bales, against 49,756 last week and 1S545 last year For the week, 3S0,0OO, against S9l, All last week and 220541 last year.
 Todays receipts at New Orleans, S373 bales against 2156 last year. ind at Hous- ton, 14,150 against 1862 last Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
STOCKS AGAIN TURN ID LOWER GROUND Market Is Subject to Strife of
 Cross Currents PESSIMISTS ARE BUSY
Belief Seems to Be Growing That Crisis Is Coming in Steel Trude While There Are RumOrs of Com
 ing Labor Troubles

New York, December 1.-The stock mar ket was subjected to another -overhauling today in the process of which prices again fell. The movement at times was strong ly suggestW~of urgent liquidation to which the extensive selling of the short interest gave added impetus. On the sur face much of the days news was favor able rather than otherwise.
 The decision of the steel interests to maintain prices despite the increasing dullness in the trade and the reduction or the Sank of Englands discount rate ull- der ordinary conditions should have proved helpful to the bull account, but the Hing of pessmism which manifested itsel ,n Monday following Mr. Hills in terviow seems to have taken strong hold in speculative quarters.
 With or without reason. tbere is fast growing belief that conditions in the steel trade 7l4st ere long reach critical state. Then lo, the quiet intimations from au- thors sss source of possible labor troubles in tn, near future because of depressed industrial conditions have given rise 10 some apprehension.
 The bearish feeling on the board was heightened hy the publication or reports from the leading railway systems of the country all of which were in line with similar exhibits for months past in that they reflected heavy increases in gross iearnings with the usual losses in net.
 The weakness of the Gould issues was one of the most notable features of tho stock market Denver and Rio Grande preferred was at one time 51a points below the previous days closing price, but in the final trading recovered all its early loss on announcement of the regular div idend. The remainder of the list, which made it's lowest prices in the last hour, closed with fractional recoveries. The tone was feverish and uncertain, however, and such ground as was recovered was largely due to short covering.
 The Bank of England's total reserve decreased during the week by about 92O0,- 900. and it's proportion to liabilities fell more than 1 per cent. London was re- ported to have purchased here from 10000 to 15,000 shares on balance.
 The return of the Bank of France showed a very heavy increase in the amount of it's notes in circulation, de- crease of over 44.000,000 francs in general deposits and a loss of S,6250O0 francs gold.
 The bond market was easy. Total sales, par value, $1,S37,00O.
 United States bonds were unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02

Cash quotations were as fololws: Flour-Steady.
 Rye-No. ?, S01adS1c.
 Barley-Feed or mixing, 55G6Sc: fair to choice malting, 76QS2c.
 Flax Seed-No. 1 southwestern, S2 431b; No. 1 northwestern, g. 561k.
 Timothy Seed-$9.S5
 Clover-$14.3 30.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel, ST. .25d17. .5o Lard-Per 100 pounds, $9.S7k.
 Short Ribs, Sides-T4oose, $96i9. .S71b. Short Clear Sides-Boxed s9, ,5Oa9. .75. Butter-Easy; creameries 2S029c. dairies, 23Q27c.
 Eggs-Receipts 260S: at mark, cases in cluded, 1912Q215c; firsts. BOG; prime firsts, 32c.
 Cheese-Steady; Daisies. 151bd15s1c: i: Twins. 144@14l4e; Young Americas, 15AQ l51Rc; Long Horns, 15A@1516c.
 Potatoes-Steady; choice to fancy, 450 4Sc; fair to good 3Sm43c.
 Poultry-Firm; turkeys, live, 15c. dressed 201ac; fowls, live, 10c; springs. live t0c.
 Veal-steady; 90 to 6O-pound weights. om 1oe; 60 to S5-pound weights, 11@111Ac; S5 to 110-pound weights, 12c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Hubbard Bros. x Co.,, Le,t.r

New York; December 1-(Special)- Trade reporls from England were good but the market opened without animatio,l and trading was moderate during the day, with steady undertone The slight decline atfthe beginning was recovered. and an adganee of some 10 points was well held. me interior movement doubles that of bst year. A rumor, denied Iate-. that th9iNational Ginners' estimate would be 1l,SAOOo had some influence in stilren- ing ppces. The sentiment has become bullisb and bull news is expected from every source, private and public. The govefnment report is expected to follow the lead of the others and wider ef feet especially abroad, is expected from it. Eleven millions is considered pos siHe. Some foreign observers of the .cop returning have small crop views especially regarding Texas. About the nly feature of the day has been the change of opinion to tie bull side,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Monthly Cotton Statement

New Orleans, December 1.-Seeretary Hesters New Orleans cotton exchange statement issued today covers the month- ly movement to close of November
 Compared with last year 1t srows an in crease for the month in round figures of 509,000 bales, compared with year before last @ decrease of GOO and with 1907 an increase of 522, ,000
 The total for November was 2,45l S10. against 1,942,639 last year. 2,595097 year before last and 1,930, 193 same time in 1907
 The movement from September 1 to No- vember 30. inclusive, shows receipts at all United States ports 235,O0O ahead of last year, 303,0O0 year before last and 1. 424 GOO over same time in 1907; overland across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada 35O, 246. against 30S,146 last year, 435,1S3 year be- fore last and 173,1O1 same time in 1907; southern mills takings, exclusive of quan- tity consumed at southern out-ports 652,- GOO, against 6S5.000 last year. 677 900 year before last and 7l6,000 same time in 1907; and interior stocks in excess of those held at the commencement of the season G45 407, against 6l100O last year. 657, ,OS5 year before last and' 33422S same time in 1907.
 These make the total movement of the cotton crop brought into sight during lDe luTee luOuliS tllulilS ClOSt oI NO vember 6,044,003 against 5.s0S,S53 last year, GS46, 7O9 year before last and 4,fl9s27 same time in 1907
 Northern spinners took during Novem- Der 442, 400 bales, against 450,105 last year and 501,119 year before last, increasing their total for the three months to S67. 600. against S25.S7S last year and ;.0O3, 121 the year before. This makes their average weekly takings for the season 67,356, against 6S,529 last year and 77,163 the year before.
 Foreign exports for the three months of the season have been 3,076,5iS bales | showing an increase over last season of i4,21S and a decrease under the same period year before last of 67,447
 Stocks at the seaboard and the 29 lead | ing southern interior markets on Novem- | Der 30 were 1,6s3,616. against 1,505. 96s the | same date last year, and 1,795, ,G9O M year before.
 Including port and interior e left over from the prev' mi the number of bales era brought into s' ihs fas fHas. months, th 4r H5s cson sia1r agaipT' ast ea 9e 6HN. a1s
 ,N rrerie1 ast e,4 f. e ia oi.af, s'4l had f u sarle three teta -age of the 4r sa f was 459 loo ana nf na .ant n 1907 the percentage aarcsal sa4 $ 92-1Oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Gleason Wants Ills Fees

Philadelphia, December 1.-Argu- ment was heard and decision reserved by the. United States court of appeals here today on a petition for review of an order of the circuit court stay ing proceedings in suit instituted by John k. Gleason of New York against Harry K. Thaw to recover $60,0OO conn sel fees. Gleason was one of Thaw's counsel when the latter was tried for the murder of Stanford White. Follow ing the filing of a petition in bank rhptcy by Thaw in Pittsburg Gleason brought suit in New York for his claim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02

Liverpool, December 1-spot cotton in fair demand; prices Il points lower. American middling fair, S.47d; good mid ding, S.15d; middling. S.03d; low mid ding, 7.S3d; good ordinary, 7.57d; ordi- nary, 7.32d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 300 were for spec ulation and export and included 750O American. Receipts, 3400O bales, includ- ing 25,S00 Americans. Futures opened easier and closed steady. December, 7.S415d; DecemberJanuary. 7.S4d; Jan- February, 7.S41ad; February March, 7.S51ed; March-April, 7.S7d; April May, 7.S712d; May-June. 7.SS1sd; June-July, 7.S'd; July-August, 7.S415d; August-Sep- tember, 7.62d; September October, 7.1Sd ; October November 7d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02

January. February, March, $s7. .S5a3S. .25; sales, 25 tons; December, port of New ork at $3f90. London strong; spot e172 7s Cd; futures, 9172 los.
 Lead quiet. s4. 45@4.55 New York; $4. 30 3712 East St. Louis. London spot, e1S 2s Cd
 Spelter quiet $5.95 New York: $5. .571S @5.S21a East St. Louis. London spot, e24.
 Iron: Cleveland warrants, 49c 101kd in London. Locally iron was steady No. 1 foundry northern, No. foundry southern and No. l foundry southern soft. $15. .756D 1925; No. foundry northern, s15 50@l6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Cotton Seed oil

New York, December 1.-Cotton seed oil steady. Futures closed to points net down. Total sales, 1600. December 705dl 7.10 January, 7O6@710c; February, 7.OSG1 14c; March, 7.15@17c April, 7176D7 Pic Prime crude, 593@6c; summer yellow, 706 q7.3Oc; winter yellow, 7.50a7 Soc: summer white 7.20Gl7.S0c.
 New Orleans, December 1.--Cotton seed ell: Prime refined in bbls, per pound, 7.15c. Choice meal. per cent ammonia, per long ton, $29; choice cake, per cent ammonia, per long ton. $2S25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
New Orleans nice Market

New Orleans, December 1.-The opening day of December found the rice market more steady than for several days past but little business was transacted. Re oelpts were light and quotations un- changed. except on the best rough Japan, which showed an advance of 8 cents per barrel.
 Receipts, 154l rough, GOO clean. 25O mill CTS. Sales: Rough, 612 Honduras at 2.56aD 275c; $50 Japan at 2.S3c. Clean S367 Hon. duras at 11-16Q4ssc; 12O5 Japan at 1s4Q 2Ac. Quotations Rough Honduras steady at l.504315c; Jauan steady at .754 2S5c. Clean Honduras steady at S6147kc; Japan steady, 21aM3c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-02
Plans to Change Size of Bills

Washington, November 1.-The plans of the treasury department for changing the size and design of paper money were submitted today to a conference of out side experts. It is probable that some definite recommendations for changing tho size of the bills and giving each denomination distinctive design may soon be presented to Secretary Mac Veagh.