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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18

Have V, 1enied much of the ossip recently ail.. with equal emphasis enounced the selling of Union Pacific as |aving originated in obscure or irrespon- z ble quarters.
 [ limited States Steel was another stock hat reflected good support at advancing rices,- although turning heavy when of- Strings became too heavy. Nevertheless lis stock was taken in large amounts as ttested in the days output of z17.ooo slares and the absorption was inscribed ], interests entirely conservant with ex- ting conditions in the steel industry.
 Taking the market however. many kocks displayed a distinct backward ten- sncy, particularly St. Paul, Reading, ehigh Valley and the Hill issues. Tbis 7as partly due to the prevalence of va- sety of rumors which embraced fear of .lrther foreign selling, probability of re- auced dividends and the political situation. The street was plainly discouraged over lie prospects of any indefinite prolong- dion of the congressional session and ne apparent failure of efforts to adjust le labor situation in England. To these ere added intimations that suggested lrther financial difficulties in London nd perhaps continental points.
 Certainly the statement of the Bank Of ngland conveyed no idea of any undue
 in. Its proportion of reserves to h-
 ties increased almost per cent and
 well above the average for the past
 ears The exhibit of the Bank of
 ce was notable chiefly for it's rednc-
 ,f $6,00o.00o in discounts and advances,
 he German bank statement showed
 n of almost $7,ooo00o in gold
 lin's was weak over our situation the Paris bourse closed lower at ae lack of encouragement from this 2uarter and delay in the Franco-German iloroccan negotiations. London was sair- \ active here, selling about 15,o0o shares balances. mostly Union Pacific, South Tn Pacific and United States Steel. .lImports for July were slightly iarger Than the corresponding month last 3ear, hiie exports were siS,00o.000 greater. Tn sae way of industrial news the only item toiEterest7 related to further curtailment cotton print mills in New England. fThe bond market was easy. Total sales, ar value, $c,,205,0 ,0o0
 limited States bonds were unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18
|R|VES OF SHORTS
 DEPRESSED STOCKS. Ight Disposition Towards Improvement Was Shown

,rk. August 17.-Siight disposition
 improvement was shown by the
 ket today. There was little re-
 uidation except at the opening. i've Of the shorts, who were
 's active throughout the ses- u to depress prices of many es CIV low level. From this the aalr srsed itself relatively steady shu, before the close, when an-
 t movement obliterated a ma st ins, the general level being ss lht preceding days.
 s5s apM ouraging feature was the ae 1.t lltant strength of Union F e. sr' fter selling down to yes- s1 s5. lc 1t, suddenly rebounded g tg ffs-s Id, gained over 3 points. zrlas ns may be accepted as .5e as { Union Pacific today nan, stantial sources which we V, lenied much of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18
Havre was unchanged to 4 franc
Metal Market

New York, August 17.--Standard cop per quiet; spot, August, September, Oc- tober and November, s1215Q12.25. Lon don quiet. Spot. 95e 5s; futures a57. Arrivals reported at New York today, 75 tons. Custom house returns show ex- ports of 12,191 tons so far this month.
 Lake copper. S12.75@13 electrolytic, $12.5oQ12.75; casting, $12. 2.25Q12.50.
 Tin firm, but quiet; spot, s4450@4550; August, s43. 3.75@45; September, $41. 75@42 25; October, A1.OG42; November, s4@41. 50. London. dull; spot 9190, Is. Cd. Futures, E1S7, Is, Cd.
 Lead firmer, s$4.45G4.60 New York s4.421kQ4.471a East St. Lonis. London GA.
 Spelter dull; s6.o5@615 New York; s. 800 6.10 East Louis; London R27. 5s.
 Anthony, quiet; Cookson's.' S.30dS. 50.
 Iron, Cleveland warrants, 47s, 71kd in London. Locally iron was firm. No. 1 foundry northern $15.5o@1s; No. ?, $l5. .25 d15.7b; No. 1 southern and No. l south ern soft. s14.75@15.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18
Steiner Bros.
 BANKERS

Mortgage Loans at Low Rates
 local Stocks, Municipal and . County Bonds
 Individual Responsibility s3,0OO,Ooo. New York office, 55 Liberty Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-18
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, August 17.--Cash Wheat Steady; track No. 9 red, S7qSS1ac Mo- 2 hard, 90QS1. Corn, steady; track No. track No. ?. 3s1ac; No. white, Aa411ac. Rye, unchanged, S9c. Close: Wheat, higher, September. 64mc; December, 92N Corn higher, September 641sc: December, 6115@61stc; oats. higher; September AN; December, 443sc.
 .t Kansas City Grain
 Kansas City. August 17.-Cash Wheat Unchanged to 1fc higher; No. 2 hard S9@s5c; No. 2 red, S8@S61ac Corn, 1sc higher; No. mixed, 6o14c; No. white, 6O3sc. Oats. Ac higher No. 2 white, 41142; No. 2 mixed, 40119A1ac. Close 92Ac: May. s714@s7ssc Corn. September s1ssc; December. 6ossn11c; May 6Sa4@7sc
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13

their own Coral Is added to gray and
to brown, and tangerien yellow is used
20 touch up any neutral shades.
Il The novelty OF fashion novelties re-
Gently brought over from Paris Is the
long redingote. The graceful, floating
ends reaching nearly to the hem are
trimmed with fur or galloon. This
garment is so elegant and requires
such costly material to make 1t effect
i've that it will be difficult for it to
become too common. Besides that, the
wearer of the redlngote must have
height and good figure.
A decidedly pretty redingote shown
in one of the shops was cut up at the
sides and did not reach much below
the knees. The shoulders were
trimmed with two wide pointed revers
falling in graceful folds. 1t was of
that soft gray which looks like mole
skin, and was lined with a delicate
yellow satin. 1t was embroidered in
sreen and yelled with mousseline. I'm
der this coat the model wore dress
OF white satin, the high collar of which
was trimmed with bands of mole
colored velvet. A belt of ivory satin
encircled the waist and the ends were
embroidered in yellow A wide band
of mole-colored velvet finished the
skirt, reaching the point where the
redingote ended This gave the i'm
preston of an entire robe of mole
color.
There is decided preference for
the hat with brim broad at the sides
and shorter back and front. Many
plush bonnets are worn, and in q
measure this material rivals velvet
and fur. 1t is exquisite with its chang
ing metallic shades. The bonnets are
higher this winter and most of them
have flaps. These are trimmed with
feathers or aigrettes, placed well to-
ward the back.
Bohemian lace is one of the latest
acquisitions in the making of elabor-
ate costumes. 1t is made Of the same
line thread as Cluny, but in an irreg-
ular craquele design, much like the
told Russian laces.
The new changeable taffetas come
in double width and are most advan-
tageous for cutting Many exquisite
combinations for blouses can be had,
popular one being gold and the new
hydrangea blue.
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are very dainty, but soil easily.

In semi-tailored waists the sleeves
are long in majority of cases, show
ing a lace frill over the hand. On
s6me of the new models deep cuffs
ending at the wrists are fitted rather
srugly to the arm, the upper sectioy
OF the sleeve being slightly gathered
into the cuff. The set-in sleeve is well
liked, and is gaining in popularity, but
the trimming is often placed we'll over
the shoulder to give the long Ines.
A new idea in waists Is arousing
considerable interest owing to the fact
that it does not require hook or but
ton in its adjustment to the figure. It
is made in regular waist form in the
back, with gathers at the waist line
adm tape, which is fastened in the
front, holding the waist securely. The
front of the waist is made with two
long ends which may be crossed and
tied in a variety of ways, resulting in
a very perfect and attractive looking
waist 1t is extremely simple in con-
struction and is easily adjusted to the
figure.
The prominence given to mousseline
in the construction Of the separate
blouse is very noticeable in the little
and big blouse shops over in Paris.
The combination of two colors in
is one of the novelties
v hch the Frenchwoman Is accepting
+ ysully. Blue and white are often
r IN hinei, yellow and brown are very
,pIlar and black and white still hold
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13

and show inserts of Irish and Cluny
laces, as well as effective patterns
worked out in hand embroidery. Many
OF the wash waists are made in strict
ly shirt styles, with a high turnover
collar fastened with two buttons, just
as mems negligee shirts are fastened.
The cuffs are also of the turned back
design, and are fastened with two but
tons in link style. Other designs in
waists of washable materials are made
in semi-tailored designs and have the
fronts tucked and trimmed with ma
chine embroidery. Sailor collars are
very frequently seen on these waists,
and are trimmed with the embroidery
similar to the front of the waist
Net is a frequent favorite for the
dainty side pleats. A narrow hem of
black net is used as an edge finish to
the white frills made wholly of net.
This touch of black on a white linen
waist is very effective, all the more SO
when used in conjunction with black
end white buttons. Waists of cham
payne linen in strictly tailored style
have fancy yellow pearl buttons to
match.
Soft-finished satins, messalines,
crepes and chiffons make very effect
tive waists for wearing with the two
piece suits. Among the newest crepe
and satin waists are the box-pleated
designs, the pleats being about a half
inch in width and stitched fatty be-
low the collar in pointed yoke ia shion.
From this point the pleats are firmly
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13

pressed, but are not attached to the
lining, thus blousing a little at the
waist.
The center yoke and shoulder lines
are finished off with small buttons of
matching material. Some of the new
est styles have broad revers in con-
junction with the side frill. In this way
trimming effects are given to both
sides of the front. When used with
the revers the frill is generally of
waist material, instead of lace. Many
tailored models show the regulation
flont closing, effected with fancy but
tons, the usual front pleat often being
eliminated, the plain overlapping side
being used instead, showing simple
braid trimmings at the edge, or tai
lored stitching.
Among the fancy silk taffetas in
style are plaids and striped
Fine ribbed corduroys and
striped or plain velveteens appear in
tailored styles also, as the nature of
the material will not admit of fancy
designs. They have the center front
fastening or extreme side fastenings,
and are elaborated with hand embroid
cry or braiding or trimmed with heavy
laces in fiat effect. The perfectly plain
style with button finish to match has
a lace collar, with pleatings about the
lower sleeve edge of suit coloring or
III white. White velveteen and cord
Troy waists sometimes have sailor
collar and wide turn-back cuffs. They
are often worn with white serge skirts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
For Civil Service Reform.

Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-Preparations
have been completed for the annua
convention of the National Civil Serv
ice League, which is to be held in
this city tomorrow and Friday under
the auspices of the Philadelphia asso
citation. Delegates from every part OF
the country will be in attendance, and
civil service questions will be dis
cussed at the sessions by men of ma
tional prominence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
Cheaper Cable Messages.

London, Dec. 13.-The long agita-
ton for cheaper cable messages has
finally reached a successful culmina-
ton. Today the various cable compa-
MES put into effect so per cent re-
duction on all press messages from
the British Isles to Canada. Australia
and the United States. Ordinary mes
sages in plain language subject to de-
ferment will also be accepted at half
the present rates, beginning the first
OF the coming year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13
IN THE WORLD or FASHION
BY Maude Griffin

New York, Dec. 13.--The vogue o.
waists or blouses still continues un
diminished, fact which is really moi
surprising If one considers the impor
tant part which these garments play
Ii a fashionable woman's toilette
Strictly tailored waists are seen in
suit colorings, plaids and white, the
last mentioned showing the front
closing effected with fancy buttons.
The collar and cuffs have a button
through finish, the small size buttons
being used for this purpose. Some of
the newest tailored waists are made
OF soft-fnished material, with buttons
and buttonholes extending through the
high standing collar, thus effecting
font closing. Crochet buttons are
usually seen on these smart new mod
els. Usually quantity of Irish crochet
lace is inserted between rows of tucks,
and on either side of the front pleat.
The same kind Of lace also appears
in conjunction with hand-embroidered
and lace motifs.
The tailored and semi'tailored
waists of wash materials are deveI-
oped in linen, cotton flannel, dotted
Suisse. cross-bar lawn and marquisette
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TO PATRONS OF LIGHT AND WA
TER COMPANY.

All delinquent debtors of the old COM
pany are hereby notified that il their
accounts are not paid by December %,
they will be placed in the hands of an
attorney for collection. Office hours:
8 to IL and 80 to 4.
BRYAN WATER, ICE, LIGHT &
POWER COMPANY.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-13

OUR entire stock of Ladies Fine Dress and Tailored Hats will
placed sale TUESDAY such low prices that they will be
cleared Our stock large and will have col
lection of beautiful shapes styles and coors select from.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31

wick, the father Of baseball" This
generous tribute from the veteran au-
thority ON all matters connected with
the game appeared in the League
Guide for 1898 and the portion allud-
ing to my retirement from baseball
was as follows:
Professional baseball history re-
cords the development of many an
original character in the ranks alike
of its press writer's, its club magnates
and Its most noteworthy players, but
1t can safely be said that its most
unique figure can be found in the per-
sons of the leagues greatest repre-
sentative on the field, Adrian Con-
stantine Arson, who today stands
forth as one of the most sturdy, fear
less and honest eXemplars of profess
sional baseball known to the game.
The bright. particular attribute of An
son is his sterling integrity, combined
with which is his thorough independ-
ence. The former was strikingly Illus
trated at the very outset of his career
as member of the Chicago club in
1876, when he kept true to his agree
nent -Mith-the club. although under
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31

much to me. 1t would nave been q
great success probably, for the
scheme was indorsed by all the league
magnates, by the press almost uni
versally and by the lovers of the game
all over the country, but have never
regretted my refusal to accept the
honor
Well, don't for a moment think I
was idle after l quit playing ball for
the Chicago folks. The first thing
tried to do was to light on scheme
whereby l could get possession of the
Chicago club. After considerable eff.
fort on my part, succeeded in OBJ
tanning an option from Mr.. Spalding,
and then / hustled to raise the money
to pay for the GAO shares owned by
Spalding and John R. Walsh. OF
the remaining $50 Shares l owned
1870, and 1t was stipulated that
was to pay the holders of the
balance of the stock at the rate
fixed by Mr.. Spalding-$15O per share.
| was not successful in raising the
money, and finally gave it up as a
bad job. Nor did succeed in OBJ
tanning franchise in Chicago for the
Western league. Had l been able to
do so, could have put another league
team in Chicago, and believe it
would have been good thing for tho
game and for all parties concerned.
Shortly afterward l was offered the
position of manager of the New York
team by Andrew Freedman, then the
responsible head of that organization.
l accepted, with the understanding
that | should have full control of the
team in matters of discipline. At that
time the New Yorks were way down
in the list, and it would have taken a
miracle to put them on champion
ship footing right away. didn't work
that miracle, and Mr. Freedman and
his friends admitted that they were
disappointed. At the end of month
l came to the conclusion that it was a
case of too many cooks spelling the
broth, and resigned. A considerable
sum of money was rendered to me in
excess of my salary, but took only
what was coming to me.
In 1889 there was strong feeling in
baseball circles that the time had
come to launch rival association.
was in favor Of the scheme, believing
that 1t would work for the good of the
game. Early in October, 1889, meet
ing to talk the matter over Informally
was held in Chicago. was present
by special invitation, and after we had
discussed the matter agreed to place
team In Chicago in case new asso-
citation was formed and providing q
circuit of eight cities could be Sc
cured. BY November the business had
progressed so far that another meet
ing was held in New York. / didn't
show up, but nothing definite was
done, A.. third mee.lng was. held
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
EXCHANGE

We have one of the best quarter
sections of land in Sully county,
South Dakota to exchange for an SO
or l2o here. Every acre of this land
ia perfect, fenced and cross fenced,
about one-half under cultivation,
light improvements, small grove,
some fruit trees, 219 miles to town,
8 miles to County Seat. This is az
fine quarter az there is in the state
and will make an ideal home. Will
take Iowa land at its value and are
willing to take what THE land ia &C.
tually worth namely S47.5 per acre.
This land will stand the very clos
est inspection. Ifthis suits you, act
quickly. Audubon County Journal
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
CHAPTER xxxv.
] Make My Exit as a eIoarapher.

Make My Exit as a BIosrapher.
With my retirement from the Cnica-
go club in 1897 my active connection
with the game may be said to have
terminated. My months experience
In the service of Andy Freeman ism
worth remembering, and never do
except when l have the nightmare.
Take it straight from me, however,
that my affection for the game is as
strong today as 1t was when l played
1t with my father and brother in
Marshalltown more than 40 years ago.
l believe that for all time to come it
will be what it has been in the past
the great national sport of the Amer
lean people.
Looking back on my II years OF
active professional service on the dia-
nond, do not regret that chose it
for my career, despite the fact that
at the time entered the field profess
sfonally 1t seemed like foolish thing
for a young man to do. 1t was in d.
rect opposition to the wishes of ny
good old father that took the Step,
fact that gave me good deal less
concern at the time than 1t shoule
have done-and 1t Is one of my hal.
piest reflections that eight years
before he passed out of this life-he
left us on Thanksgiving, 1867 could
show him evidences of the apprecia-
ton in which my service in the cause
of baseball was held by Henry Chad
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-08-31
CHAPTER xxxIv.

Decline Proposed Testimonial.
After was released by the Chicago
management my plans were apparent
~ a matter of great interest to both
press and public. If had been equal
~ interested in a 1.-THE of the schemes
that were imputed to me should
have gone bughouse'' inside of
week. Every day brought out a cou-
rle of new ones-I was to manage this
club, that club and the other Grub;
was to play here and play there, and
in fact there wasn't much that wasn't
going to do, according to the papers.
And every one of these fine PROPOSE
uons had millions in 1t.
Looking over an old scrapbook OF
Mrs. Anson's the other day came
across clipping which stated in
sober earnest that 1 was on the point
of opening the A. c. Arson Baseball
college, a prospectus of which was ac-
tually given. The fellow who invented
that was certainly a crackerjack at
his trade, and it wasn't very difficult
to discover what his trade was.
MY break with the Chicago club
didn't in any way interfere with the
friendly relations between A. G. Spald-
ing and myself. To all suggestions
from outside mischief makers that he
had actually engineered the deal, l
turned deaf ear. In our long and
close friendship, covering a period of
nearly quarter of a century, l had
always found him perfectly loyal to
my interests, and nobody could have
juggled me into thinking he had ever
thought of throwing me down.
Something happened just then to
confirm me in my good opinion of my
old friend. was informed that he
had set on foot scheme to give me a
big money testimonial and had called
a meeting at the Chicago Athletic club
to set the thing in motion. | couldn't
help being touched by the kindness,
but the idea of becoming a public ben
edciary--the scheme was to let every
body who felt like it contribute-waa
repugnant to me. When | mentioned
1t to Mrs. Arson found that she felt
exactly as l did. She declared she
should feel ashamed to be seen in
public. A short time before that / had
presented her with handsome seal
skin coat, and she vowed she'd never
wear it if l accepted the testimonial.
"Spalding and the other fellows
think it's sure to amount to $4,000 at
the very least" I tantalized her.
II don't care If it's SIS, OO0, OOO," she
got back at me. 'I'm not going to
wear that jacket downtown and have
some street urchin pipe up: Say, Bill,
see that lady? That's Pop Anson's
wife, and I helped pay for that seal
skin she's got on Don't you let them
give you cent"
I didn't. couldn't. I appreciated
the hearty good will and fellowship
Of the originator of the movement, but
4 could not give up the feeling of per-
sonal independence that meant 30