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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-18

To point out the prettiest wall pa
per in our display has a big job be-
fore him.
For we have so many patterns and
all pretty. Come and see If we
haven't Just the one you would like
for your room. The new designs are
wonderfully attractive, both in eff
feet and prices.
Full line of mouldings. paints,
brushes, oils, etc.
p. J. Lee.
1914 Third Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-18
Ladies of Woodmen Entertained.

The Ladies of the Woodmen circle
were entertained yesterday by Mrs. @.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-18
white Elephant soctabIe.

White Elephant SoCaOie.
The Ladies' auxiliary Of the HUI
name society conducted a successful
white elephant sociable last evening
at the home OF Mrs. j. j. Williams,
I'll Twelfth street. Each guest
brought mysterious package wrap
ped to conceal its identity. these
were placed on a table from which
each one drew exchanging this pack
age for others during half an hour.
at the end Of which time the pack
ages were opened, occasioning much
merriment. Refreshments were serv-
ed and N usic contributed to the ev-
ening's pleasure. A nice sum was
realized, which will be given to the
humane society. An all-day meeting
will be held next Wednesday at the
home of Mrs Smith, 1407 Fourteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-18

Congregational church. Davenport.
spoke on 1.-THE Laymen missionary
Movement" giving an eloquent and
helpful talk. The Misses Elizabeth
Hollberg and Nelsen sang duet
which was followed by round table
conference conducted by John Mohl
of Davenport. Among the questions
discussed were els the object Of the
Luther league to train or entertainf r
''Is the Luther 1eague an improve
ment over the literary societies OF
the church," How can the newly
confirmed be interested" and
SHOULD an inexperienced person
lead a meeting 49,.
This conference was followed by
vocal solo by Miss Anna Granouist
and the ladies' chorus OF the First
Lutheran church this city sang q
number. The program was followed
by refreshments and a social time.
The next quarterly meeting will be
a steamboat excursion to be given
the latter part Of May or the first
part OF June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-18
Beautiful Gloves
lust In

2-cfasp finest real Kid, all
newest shades, pr, $1.65.
Genuine French hand-cut
gloves, splendid filters and
newest coiorings, pr. $1.25.
Kayser's long silk gloves,
in new champagne shades,
= tucked stitch arm, pr, $1.2S.
Kayser's Chamoisette
gloves, at pair, SOC.
Dollar White Kid Gloves,
genuine French lamb skin /;
sizes, 6A to 71h, only, Sat
urday, pair, $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
PLANNING FOR
 MOTOR EVENTS

Several of the riders in the coming mo- torcycle races that are to be held at the Alabama State Fair grounds June 15 were at the track practicing Sunday afternoon. and judging by the time some of the riders made in their workouts some of the dirt-track records are certain to fall.
 Walthour, Rodenbeck, Joice. House and Stubbs were all showing miles under the minute, or close around the mark.
 A few of the entries in the slow race were out trying to see how slow they could ride a quarter of a mile. It was amusing to see the riders of various ma : chimes doing all kinds of stunts usually iEdulged in by trick riders to keep their balance.
 Some of the riders did the fourth-mile in the fast time of 10 minutes, which is at the rate of 1h miles per hour. and that Is certainly showing some speed.
 The boys from the Industrial school will be on the streets selling tickets to the races Monday and Tuesday. The Motor cycle club is giving a liberal percentage to this worthy institution.
 Moss did not arrive Sunday, but he is expected on the early train Monday, and If his past performances count for any, thing. he is sure to make Stubbs ride his very best to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
ACTIVITY NOTED
 IN IRON MARKET

New York, June 12-Activity continued in foundry iron last week. the buying being. quite general among small con sumers in the eastern territory In the central west there was also considers able activity in steel making iron early in the week. In all sections slightly low CT prices were developed. No. foundry dropped to $14.50: standard Bessemer sold in a small way as low as $15.5 and basic at s14.75 in the central valleys. Mall leable sold at Buffalo furnaces at $1o .15 for eastern shipments and southern basic is understood to have sold down to $1l at Alabama furnaces for western ship ment. In the east there has been some irregularity, 1t being claimed that New England consumption has been able to develop $17 delivery for No. foundry. Contracts placed in all sections aggre- gate about 125.000 tons. 60.00o tons being foundry grades in the east. Blast fur mace interests are being impressed with the fact that contraction of output has net been radical enough to restore the trade to health. Although there has been a decrease of 5000 tons per day. or at the rate of 3.200,0o0 annually, since the high record point In February. there has been an increase in stocks at merchant furnaces and not a few consumers have yarded iron in advance of melting re- cuirements.
 The clearing of the railroad situation is reflected in a more cheerful tone in the steel trade. The American Bridge company will require 15,000 tons of steel for the Kentucky and Indiana bridge over the Ohio river. and there are Inquiries in the market for some of the smaller rail- road bridges. Hartman lines have or- dered S5 locomotives and larger orders for cars and locomotives are on the point of being released. Railroad orders were reported last week for 3o.000 tons. inciud- ing one lot of 19.00O for a western road noted several weeks ago.
 Activity continued in structural and fab- ricated steel orders for buildings and manufacturing plants. aEgregating 30,OOO tons, and 175,00O tons are still pending. Some additional pipe orders were placed and concessions developed more business tn wire products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
UNEASY STAGE IN DRY GOODS MARKET

New York. June 12.-A critical stage has been arrived at in the cotton goods mar ket because of the lack of response from buyers to the sustained values on cloths forced by the maintained high prices of cotton Concerns like the American Printing company and the Fall River Iron works mills, the largest of the pro- ducers of printed staples have been closed because buyers refuse to pay 51a cents for staple prints, the new price recently made and which represents actual cost based on cotton as ii now stands
 Other large producers of cotton goods, including B. B. and R. Knight Rhode Island, have also given notice that if present prices do not attract business, further curtailment will be forced.
 The volume of curtaiment in all the in- dustry is estimated at 30 per cent, some specific branches not operating more than 5l per cent of the machinery. Stocks of goods in jobbers' and retailers hands are not large, this being shown by the con- stant requests for immediate shipment. Prices on staple cotton goods are materi- ally below the prices current in 1907. when cotton was 30 per cent cheaper and in many cases they are based on cotton at 121a cents per pound.
 reaction from this abnormal condi- ton is looked for at any time, as buyers have waited longer than usual in placing their orders and say they can see nothing to indicate a probability of cheap cotton this year.
 The demand from day to day is of hand to mouth character, although some few large buyers have quietly covered, while others who are bearish in their at. titude admit that they will soon have to order more merchandise.
 In the primary market the opinion pre- Vails that a reaction is close at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
PRICES ARE STILL
 ON THE UPGRADE

Washington, June 12.-Beginning with September, 1908, there has been month ly increase in wholesale prices without a break up to March, 1910. and during the latter month the prices were higher than at any time in the preceding 20 years, ac- cording to report which has been issued by the bureau of labor.
 The report is based upon an investiga- tion of 257 commodities, and says that the wholesale prices during March of the cur rent year were 7.5 per cent higher than in March, 1909, 1O2 per cent higher than in August, 1908, Ell per cent higher than the average yearly price of 1900. 49.2 per cent higher than the average yearly price of 1897 and 3s.S per cent higher than the average price for the ten years 1890 to 1898 average.
 The wholesale prices in 1909 advanced per cent over the prices of 1908. but with this advance they were still 2.3 per cent below the average of 1907, the, year. Of highest prices within the period of 1S9( to 1909.
 Of the 257 articles investigated, 12G showed an increase in the average price fof 1909, as compared with 190S 31 showed MO change. and 101 showed decrease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
AMERICANS LOSE HEAVILY Back vanderbiIt's Rheinhart To Win
 the French Derby

Paris, June 12.-The French Derby was run today over the Chantily course and was won by Or Du Rhin II, a brown colt by St. Damien, owned by Gaston Drey- fus. The distance was mile and half and the value of the stake amounted to $35.2O0. Renard Bleu. owned by M. G. Riviere, finished second, and w. K. Van. derbilt's Rheinhart, third. The Americans backed the Vanderbilt entry and lost heavily In the event MT. Vanderbilt had been particularly fortunate in former years. Negolel won the Derby in 1909, the head with M. E. Deschamps Quintette II, and in 1906 his Maintenon won the stake.
 The Prix des Etangs, a selling event for S-year-olds, was won by w. K. Wander bilt's Sir Peter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
GOSSIP OF MAJOR CLUBS
BY C. F. VAN LOAN

basemen, have done we'll Bud Sharpe. a Pittsburg discard, seems to be about as good Q first =baseman as the man who was retained in preference to him. Frock, another former Pittsburger, is a sterling young pitcher Curtis, former American association star, has almost crowded into the phenom class. There is no better left handler in the business than Mattern, and Brown and Lakes other pitchers have done well.
 Back of the bat the Doves have one of the greatest catchers in either league Graham-with Smith, another good man, to alternate The outfield Is nothing re- markable, but has been playing good ball. with Collins, Beck and Miller, ac- quired in a trade with Chicago. All in all, Lake, single-handed and alone, handicapped by lack of money, and the fact that he started late has instilled into the Bostonans spirit that may event ually mean something more than good baseball in. the second division.
 When the fans commence 10 wonder what's the matter with the teams they have been accustomed to see cat up the weaker ones, they should remember that perhaps something has happened to the once despised tailenders that makes them contenders with their big brothers.
 Bill Dahlen has made great strides with the Brooklyn Dodgers; Bresnahan has put the Cardinals on the National league map, and Clarke Griffith and Red Dooin have accomplished much with their re- spective teams. Pittsburg apparently has not improved to any vast extent, al- though the Drefuss crew seem to be still lingering in the lap O spring, as it were while McGraw's Giants have been in the in-and-out class. Chicago, rejuvenated in spots, is showing class as a sprinter, and so the National league fans rejoice, lot of money.
 Washington is considerable of a sur prise in the American, although McAleer had something of foundation with Wal ter Johnson, Groom, Gray, Dixie Walker and Doc Reisling. comprising a great pitching corps. and with Street, one of the greatest receivers in the business back of the bat. George Mcbride has dis played marvellous form this season, and the redoubtable Kid Elberield has proven a source of tremendous strength.
 Little old New York is very proud of that Highlander delegation, and it Is al- most certain now to be a contender up to the last moment of the race Chicago s kid crew has been the big disappoint- n1ent, but that team will undoubtedly be some later on. while Cleveland is an- other at least temporary failure. As for the Browns-hush. Don't say a word!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
COTTON MARKET
 WATCHED CLOSELY
Boil Weevil Is Beginning Te
 Loom Up
SELLING IS EXPECTED
Female WeeyiI Is Already Busy and Some Fields in Louisiana Are Abandoned on Account
 of Her Work

New Orleans. June 12.-This week in the cotton market the line between bullish and bearish beliefs in regard to the out come of the new crop will be more clearly drawn than heretofore and powerful in- terests will be more willing to take de- cded steps. Some time ago the selling of contracts against the crop expectations of large plantations began, but was checked by the declining tendency of prices. ssfe
 Last week. the bulges that were seen caused the planting interests to again watch contracts closely and this week any rise that may come about in the new crop months will immediately call out selling of the most solid character, it is believed, but the contracts involved will not be liquidated until cotton itself be- gins to move, it Is asserted. This is one feature of the market that is to be ex- pected at this time of the year and to some extent the bears rely upon 1t. In their market letters this week the brokers will encourage this view. As market influence, however, 1t is liable to be coun- terbalanced by investment buying, which is apt to be quickened by belated reports of storm damage last week, and above all, by reports of injury 10 the new crop by the boil weevil.
 If weather conditions are propitious, the boil weevil may loom up this week as one of. the big factors in the situation. The districts to be closely watched are In north Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkan- sas. In the latter two states the indica- tions are 1t is stated, that the weevil IS appearing in fields that have previously not been infested, and this means, 1t Is asserted, most alarming reports from farmers who are having their first exper- fence with the pest. Last week a few fields in Louisiana were abandoned be- cause of the prompt puncturing or squares by the female weevil, and If the alleged injury to the first squares spreads to other states it will cause alarm in the market. as it will mean a considerable cutting down of the original acreage planted.
 The bull side will make much use Of re- ports of this character, but convictions of boil weevil alarms are powerful weapons in the market and the weevil has lowered crop estimates both for Louisiana and Mississippi, 1t is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
demoralized squad and made winner out of it in the middle of a season.

demoralized squad and made winner ont of 1t in the middle of season.
 Managers make mistakes all of them But Babb saw Elliott work before Moles- worth arrived on the scene. and yet the 'poy' manager passed up the best throw ing catcher ill the league and one of the best hitting.
 And George Reed, too, sat with Moles- worth as Mcbride was performing in the Central. Yet Reed could not see far enough ahead to grab him, and Moles- worth plucked a peach beneath his very eyes.
 The race is destined to grow better day by day. it is believed. Everybody ia strengthening for the final tilt. Mep. p'hs IS adding new outfielders and new tWiriefs. Atlanta has signed Pat Fla herty, side-wheeler, formerly of Kansas City, and now of Philadelphia. Charlie Frank is getting ready for the location of new material and President Andrews has promised that Chattanooga will not slumr if new material will prevent. Montgom. cry has recently added Rohe. and Pratt IS going into harness again. Birmingham has recently annexed Otis Stockdale. and B preparing to go further if the occasion demands.
 While Birmingham is covering territory rapidly and playing splendidly, there is no doubt but that the team could with. stand the addition of little more strength. However, action is not neces- say al the present writing, and when necessary will be taken.
 That was bitter dose-the defeat of yesterday Coyaleski was in magnificent form and would have won 99 of 100 games pitched as we'll But luck was bad, and he people at home and the players will have to bite their lips and stand for if. There Is some consolation, however. in knowing that the Barons are still playing good bal. ?
 Chattanooga lost it's hold on first place yesterday when Memphis defeated the Lookouts. This is the first tumble since gaining the premier position of the league. birinlngaam stopped Chattanooea's mad course, incidentally. Montgomery has now gained control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13

New York. June 12.-Listen to the start ling noises which emanate from the cote of the Rostor Doves, which used to flutter peacefully about upon the seventh and eighth twigs of the National league tree, softly cooing gentle coos, but which are now giving vent to weird cries and headed war eagles Listen. also.' to a few words of praise for man who must be ranked hereafter with the greatest baseball generals that ever warmed a managers space on the bench.
 Fred Lake is the individual. He has just been a-falconing over the western end of the circuit with those one-time peaceful Dovelets, which have the same effect upon their rivals as a hook-nosed hawk In a coop of Plymouth Rocks. Where, heretofore, the coming of the Doves was regarded as an occasion when all averages would sit down and feast upon pigeon pie, they are now regarded as devastating birds of prey, and Chanticler hats, standings of the team, bats, balls, and evsn clubhouses are now tackled down for fear they will make way with them. Lake thinks nothing of sending his birds flying out to sink their ta1ons into the hides of Giants. Cubs. Pirates. Reds and other pests.
 Even the amazing showing of Roger Bresnahan's Cardinals, or the stiffening up of Dahlens Dodgers, and Dooin' s Philadelphia Doubtfus; not to mention Griffith's work at Cincinnati, pales be- side that of Lake, because this Is a distinct repeat for the Bostonian Dove director. Last year. with the Red Sox of the American league, he went rowing out in front, keeping them contenders to the turn at the head of the stretch. A difference with Taylor. the Red sox own CT, sent him to Taylors competitors, the Doves, and starting with nothing at all. 1t might be said, Lake has made the team not pennant contenders, of course, but an aggregation that is fsared by all its rivals, and is giving the Boston ball fans run for their money.
 Lake has made several advantageous trades. He seemed to get the worst of others. but he averages up a pretty shrewd dickerer. Herzog has proven him. self very serviceabe third baseman; Sweeney is developing Into a star at short, while Shean, and Getz, his second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
Don't want hattie Reproduced

Vienna. June 12.-The Italian minis ter has made protest to the Austrian government against the projected pam orama at the Ipot exposition repre- senting, the naval engagement of the Austrians defeated the Italians. The ambassador threatens to close the of- ficial Italian pavilion If the presenta- ton of the panorama Is permitted. The American promoters of the enterprise. in the event of it's being barred. will appeal to the American ambassador, Richard c. Kerene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
DOPE ON THE INVASION

The invasion of the north by the teams of the south came to an end Saturday night and but for the phenomenal play ing of Nashville the northerners would have. been eaten alive.
 Nashville, however, turned 10 clean vic- tories and suffered but three defeats, two of them being at the hands of the Barons. Memphis played the poorest game. with 10 defeats and five victories Birmingham broke better than even, win. ming seven and dropping six, three of these defeats having been received in the second half of last week in Atlanta. Mo- bile started like a house afire, and won practical triumph when 1t broke even on the road Montgomery fell one below par and New Orleans two. Atlanta held its own with eight victories and six de- feats, while Chattanooga was beaten in the same ratio. Nashvile's exceI,ence more than overbalanced the miserable work of Memphis.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
sherim shst and Killed

Monroe HridGe, Mass., June l2.- While trying to arrest Silas Phelps on an assault charge. early today sherin Edward F. Haskihs of Charlemont was shot and killed. An armed posse sof several hundred officials and citizens searched the woods all day for Phelps, who is armed with double -barrsled shotgun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
HUBBARD BROS. & co
COTTON lrHRCHANTS.

Hanover sauarss New Yerk.
 &EMBEReENeW York Cotton @x- change. New York Cofeee Exchange, Nov 0rleans Cotton Hxchange. ChieAOo Board Of Trade. Associate 4embeSo GdvsEpeol cetton AssoSietienl \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Surplus $500, 900.
Capital S1, ,0O0, 900.

The Safety Vault Department of this bank has the most complete and modern equipment to be found in the Souh
 large has been added to this department which at the of the friends and patrons of the bank. It will be found very convenient meeting place for those Wo have private business to transact
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
The following table shows the work of
 the teams during the invasion:

Although the northern clubs were on their own grounds and behind their own breastworks, they failed to outclass the southern teams, as the above figures will show. Had one game more been won by the southern clubs the exchange would have been with honors even.
 The intersection figures follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13


 More than one-third of the season has gene into history. People in Birming- ham are satisfied with their team, or satisfied in the knowledge that it will be strengthened as strength is needed.
 The race to date is as pretty as any which has preceded. From Chattanooga to Birmingham the percentage points are so few that they might be spanned by one big jump. Six clubs, in fact, are excellently punched, and if this condition prevails throughout the season the niftiest race in the history of the league will keep the fans entranced And Mobile at the present time is play ing excellent baseball, and as noted in The Age-Herald Sunday morning, Mem phis is adding new strength. Charles Frank Is preparing to pull off something for he has already cut adrift one or more and has asked for waivers on Demont. The fans in New Orleans are not satis- fled though Frank is running along pretty well, and the Dutch is responding to the bite of the whip.
 The Memphis fans are crying aloud for the scalp of Manager Babb, and an inter- esting report is in circulation to the eff feet that Coleman and others are seeking for a successor to the boy manager. Tn case Isaht is fired the Memphis manage. ,aent will make mistake. He has man. ageriai ability beyond all question, and has made good in this league guiding the dcstinies O. baseball clubs. This late in the season even great manager would have difficulty in bettering the situation, and if woul,. probably be wise to post pone action in this regard until the con- clusion of the year. Proof is yet to be cited where new manager took told of a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-13
BATTING AVERAGES
 OF THE PLAYERS

The following are the averages of the