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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
SPECULATION IS
 INCLINED ID HALT Prices of Stocks Will POssi-
 bly, Be Held Down HESITATION IS FELT Brokers Do Not Care to Take on Very Heavy Commitments as They
 Fear Imitation of Finan-
 cial Projects
HESITATION IS FELT

New York, February 12.-There was enough hesitation and irregularity in the action of the stock market last week to suggest that speculation was inclined to halt and take stock of what has been accomplished already toward placing prices on the levels called for by changed conditions of affairs. At the same time there were occurrences which served to admonish sentiment of the limitations to
 be counted on in the rate of the improve ment going on. There was a recurrence in consequence of the opinions prevalent at the first of the year, that progress to- ward prosperity, while certain, was likely to be slow during the present year. From the steel trade were heard warn the further growth of demand. The Janu- ary improvement indicated by the show
 ing of untitled orders on hand wath the United States Steel corporation on Feb ruary 1 was accepted as confirmatory of the betterment outlined by the chairman of the board the week before. This in formation, having heen public property for that length of time has been made the basis of speculative action in the market therefore. The unfavorable sta- tistics of the Copper Producers associa- ton owing to sympathetic influences liable to be felt between the metal trades added to a feeling of conservation in the steel trade.
 On the side of the money market the II 4 from interior markets to reserve centers showed that the most favorable period for fiotation for new capital issues might be regarded as passing. Much important
 financing is known to remain. The limi- tations to be decided in the investment supply of capital, therefore, came up for renewed consideration in the field since the favorable turns in conditions with the new year. A firm tone in foreign ex- change was attributed to placing New York credits abroad in compliance with the more favora ble rates offered there. Part of these credit resources were em- ployed by foreigners to secure holdings of capital issues offered here. These transactions provide a potential source for deferred benefits to the New York money market. Sustained volume of cot ton exports was shown by the govern ment figures for January and paved the way for another foreign trade return favorable to the New York market
 Export demand for cotton has not availed to hold the price of that com modity in face of the growing size of the crop. A rise of 15 points in the Lon don Economzer's index number of aver age commodity prices on February l in connection with declining commodity prices In the United States has a bearing on the adjustment in progress of the abnormal trade move ments and unusual excess value of our
 imports during the early part of last year.
 The partial snow covering for the winter wheat crop provided by weather conditions made reassuring factor in the financial markets. L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
ANOTHER HOLIDAY
 IN COTTON WORLD All American Markets Are Closed Till Tuesday OUTLOOK IS BEARISH Rains in Texas and the Southwest Where Rains Are Much Needed
 May Cause Prices to Drop
 Few Points

New Orleans, February 12.-The cot ton market this week will not open until Tuesday morning. On the open ing the market on this side of the wa ter will have to discount what has hap pened in Texas, in the way of wealth CT and also will have to consider what the Liverpool market has done dur ing the time the American markets were closed. With weather conditions as they were in Texas at the close of the five days of trading last week, there were big possibilities for the next three days. It may be that wealth CT developments will be such that the market will be moved strongly when 1t opens.
 No more effective weapon than rains in Texas could be given the bears this week. Rains in the drouth district would probably affect the old crop po- sitions quite as much as they would the new because Texas supplies the early movement and If the possibilities of an early movement are normal then July and August will quickly feel them and the other crop months will fluc- tuate in sympathy.
 The situation in the far east will be watched closely this week for 1t will be time for the plague and famine in the Oriental countries to have some effect on the Manchester market if they are going to be of influence at all. The outlook at the end of last week was for an improvement in the plague sit- uation and if this materializes and the I~f~. st, 1,A half of China has any material re- suits the bears will be minus a cou- pie of arguments that have been rath- CT weighty of late.
 The bulls will probably continue their waiting attitude this week; at least there seems to be nothing to stir them into activity. Apparently they are not greatly interested in the March delivery and their sole purpose m be- ing so inactive is to allow the market to become oversold. Bullish market letters on the weekend advised trad CTS to make use of an oversold mar ket as the foundation for operations on the long side. Probably any further decline and evidence of continued ac- cumulation of the short interest will lead to extensive buying of a very strong character.
 The movement is still heavy and is bearish argument that the bulls have been unable to overcome in the mind of trading public. Apparently there is slight hope that it will fall off to any great extent this week, because ship pers and exporters are busy getting together the cotton to fill the unusually large February commitments and also appear to be thus early preparing for March exports. In an export way. March is generally a busy month and 1t promises to be normal month in this respect this year. Until the March shipments are out of the way it Is reasonable to look for comparatively large into-sight figures and such fig tinue to be of great use to bear oper- ators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
TAFT ADVISES ALL
 NOT TO USE LIQUOR

Columbus, O., February 12.-Presidens Taft in letter dated December 29, 1910, and read in 5000 Sunday schools in the United States today. sounded the keynote of total abstainers' movement. The letter is addressed to Sunday school pupils, as My Dear Young Friends" and reads
 "The excessive use use of intoxicating liquors Is the cause of great deal of the poverty degradation and crime of the world, and one who abstains from the use of such liquor avoids a dangerous temptation. Abraham Lincoln showed that he believed this in writing out for his boy friends the pledge of total ab- stinence, so often quoted. Each person must determine for himself the course he will take in reference to his tastes and appetites. but those who exercise the self restraint to avoid together the tempta- ton of alcoholic liquor are on the safe and wiser side"
 Dr. Howard H. Russell of westerville. O., founder of the AntiSaloon league, also is founder of the Lincoln legion, which instigated today's services through out the United States. The movement will be directed as the. total absinence department of the Anti-Saloon league. with national headquarters at Wester- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
SCIENCE HEALER
 MUST FACE TRIAL A Charge Is Made Against New Yorker of Prac-
 ticing Illegally

New York. February 12.-(Special.)- Willis Vernon Cole. the Christian Science healer. who has elaborately appointed healing rooms on Filth avenue, must face trial in the court of special sessions upon the complaint of the medical society that he practced medicine without li- conse Magistrate Freshie decided in the Tonibs court yesterday that prima facie case had been made out against Cole. The court denied the contention of former District Attorney Jerome, Coles counsel that it was an invasion of the healer,s constitutional rights to interfere with the practice of his religion.
 The magistrate held that healing the sick by prayer and the recitation of reli- gious formula is not the practice of re- ligion. but pretense at medical practice as defined by the statue.
 T am of the opinion," wrote Magistrate Freshie. in his 20-paRe decision, that the practice of the treatment of sickness and disease by inaudible prayer, as taught in the book of Mrs. Eddy, entitled, Science and Health' violates the law of the state
 ''The church and the state must be in- dependent. Inviolabiilty of the freedom of religious profession and worship must in no wise impair or menace the safety Of the state or the security of the people ir their health.'
 The public health is a legislative ex- pression. enacted for the preservation of health and safety of the people in the state. It usually prescribes the qualinca- tions of those who seek privileges or fran ctises. It's violation is made misde- meanor and is punishable by fine and inn Urisonment"
 The entire Christian Science church is hack of Cole in the battle with the County Medical society. MT. Jerome has promised to carry the case into the high est courts in the state and then to the United States supreme court if necessary. Cole has a large. fashionable practice among Christian Scientists. though 1t is alleged against him that he offers to heal all who come to him no matter what their creed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
FORMED
 ID HELP GIRLS Wealthy Women of New York Organize Big
 Sisters Club

New York, February 12.-(Special.)- Wealthy society women of New York who have placed themselves at the head of the movement to form Big Sis ters" Protective society for poor girls are fast perfecting plans for the or ganization. The idea was evolved by Miss Dorothy Whitney and Mrs. Will liam K. Vanderbilt. and seems to have grown from the Big Brothers" club, which grew out of the Episcopal Broth erhood of St. Andrew Mrs. Wander bilt's interest grew out of her inves- tlgations into the children's court, where she observed that many girls wer daily brought before the bar. Mrs. Vanderbilt discussed the movement with Miss Whitney, who Is the daugh- : ter of the late William c. Whitney. and one of New York's wealthy young society women. Both looked with great concern on the fact that the girls were being tried as criminals and turned out with a blotch on their lives that they could not recover from. So they decided to place themselves at the head of a movement and become big sisters to look after girls. When the an- nouncement was made others came to their assistance. Such wealthy wom- en as Miss Helen Gould and Miss Anne Morgan. 1t is said have lent their aid and sanction and Mrs Oliver H. P. Bell mont, who through her equal suffrage leagues and personal efforts has done SO much to better the condition Of the working girls in New York, has been called into consultation. They plan to give special attention to the elevation and strengthening of the home tie. If a member takes charge of a girl and finds that her home Is not what 1t should be the member will, in addition to caring for the girl, try to better conditions in the home. They will work with the mothers and fath- CTS as well as with the daughters.
 The big sisters will also find homes for girls who are orphans and this department of the movement is de- signed to stop as far as possible the custom of sending girls to public insti- tutions.
 range of experience for several years as parole officer in the children's court, will do most of the Investigating. She will make daily reports to the com mittee of the conditions as she finds them. The committee members will de- eide at the daily meetings which of them will act as big sisters to the girls whose names are furnished them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
BUSINESS IN IRON
 AND STEEL LETS UP

New York, February 12-The decrease in the volume of new business in finished steel products since the beginning of Feb ruary is overshadowed by the achieve ments of the selling forces in January. The release of many contracts that had been held back last month provided speci- ficotions for increased operations this month, but thus far the new orders in February have been disappointing. Keen- CT competition has developed in plain and fabricated structural shapes, and the bulk of the business has gone to independent companies at concessions.
 Railroad work of all kinds contracted sharply last week. The only important rail contract was 60,O00 tons for the St. Paul and Chicago, Minneapolis and Oma- ha. Most of the other reports were merely Applications. Contracts are now pending for 6o,ooo tons Others were placed for 2e00 cars and 30 locomotives. Out of the 2o,0OO tons of fabricated steel contracts placed. 5000 tons were for rail- road bridges. The report of the Steel corporation for the month of January was the most encouraging for nearly six months. January operations were in- creased per cent, the output being about 1S,OOO tons a day. Since February fur race operations have increased per cent with 56 per cent of capacity active last week.
 The pig iron situation is unsettled. There were more activities in the east during the last two days of the week, but pre- viously business was flat. Lower prices were made for foundry iron in New Eng land New Jersey eastern PennSyiyania and in the Buffalo district, although some furnaces demanded and obtained an ad- vance.
 Basic was firm. Aggregate sales in the east were about 3O.0O0 tons and about 6O.0OO tons in all sections. The large sales of southern iron reported were made from one to two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
CHARGE DISMISSED
 AFTER CONVICTION

St. Louis, February 12.-When Will liam Garon, former manager of the atre, refused today to plead to charge of embedding s22,150 unless Judge Taylor of the criminal court would grant a parole. after sentencing him the trial was docketed for next Tues day. Circuit Attorney Jones then an nounced that the charge. would be dis missed on an order of nolle prosequ when the case was reached.
 Garen. in pleading guilty yesterday told Judge Taylor he had been prom ised immunity when he restored a part of his alleged em5ezzlements. After Garon had been sentenced to serve two years fin prison and he was refused d parole. his attorney withdrew ths plea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
CLARA BARTON
 IS OUT OF DANGER

Washington, February 12.-The con- dition of Miss Clara Barton. the ven erable founder of the Red Cross, who has been i'll with bronchitis at her home in Glen Echo, Md a suburb of Washington, has so greatly improved that Dr. J. B. Hubbell, her physician. regards her as being out of danger.
 The real cause of her breakdown" |" pr. Hubbell said today. was persis- tency in her work in attempting per sonally to keep up her large cores pondence and the many additional de- mands of friends and admirers for something from her pen. During her ill., ness the accumulation of letters has become so great that no one will at tempt to answer thenl."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE. s125O-Terms, $25O cash. balance $15 per month, 4-room house with basement room; rents for 310 per month: within block of car line.
 House and lot, 1126 Avenue D; 25x100 feet; price, $1250; terms. $l0 cash. balance 124 months with interest
 Lot near Powderly on R. R., s15o cash. L. e. Pettyjohn R. E. & Ins. Go.
 Phones 1io1 and 4e5. 1s24,s Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Hotel Owner Is Welded

New York, February 12.-(Special.)-W E. D. Stokes, the wealthy owner of the Hotel Ansonia. known equally well as fnancier, horseman and clubman, was quietly married today to Miss Helen Ell wood of Denver, who is little more than onc-third of his age and who has been living at the Ansonia with her sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. w. o. Hem drix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
Night watchman Murdered

Lincoln, Neb., February 12.-(Special)- Murdered within six feet of the door of the governors office. the body of Phillip Busbcy, night watchman. was found in the corridor of the state house late last night The skull was fractured and two strange and so far inexplainable cuts were found on his forehead. The police are unable to explain the mysterious crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
LEGAL NOTICES
StOckhOlders' Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company will be held in the Of fee of the company, in Birmingham. Ala, on Monday. February Is. 1911, at II o'clock a. m.. for the purpose of electing board of directors to serve during the ensuing year. and for the transaction, of such other business as the meeting, when assembled, shall deem necessary or proper.
 J. F. ROSS, 1-3113t Secretary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION SALE.

February IA, 1911. at 7O2 First avenue, West End 2-story, modern dwelling. on corner; value 5000; lots are. 106x165 feet, fronting on 1st avenue. Charles street and Lomb boulevard; this is the most desirable property in West End; the above property is mortgaged for s4000: the property, including $50O0 worth of household furniture, will be sold re- Rardless of cost, party leaving city. For West End. Property or furniture can be looked at between 2 p. m. and p. m. until sale. Sale will begin at 10 o'clock sharp. E. E. Walker. w. T. Parker, Auctioneer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
MORTGAGES

is your money earning all it shouldf Real estate mortgage loans on Birming- ham property are safe and yield good revenue. have negotiated hundreds of loans and never had foreclosure. l can keep your money earning it's best interest rate and 1t will be safe. Bank references. Turner R. weakley. 212o First avenue.
 l-5-3m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
WANTED-SALESMEN
PERSONAL

RELIEF for unhappy women; pr. Ed
 mondsons tansy. pennyroyal and cot ton root pills by mail, s1; as the name implies these pills are made from roots and hepbs and are positively harmless;
 they are a great boon to suffering women and are sold daily to thousands of women all over the country; each box contains printed directions and we guarantee to refund your dollar if you do not secure relief; mail your order to Frank Edmondson & Bro, P. O. Box 65s-R, Atlanta, Ga 1-25-12t- we-fri-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
NOTICE,

All classified advertise ments for Sunday paper must be in the business office of the Age-Herald not later than 6 pm. Saturday to insure inser- ton under proper classifica- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
INVESTMENTS

PARTIES desiring safe and profitable fH- vestments would do well to consult me about real estate loans on Birmingham property; long experience and familiar ity with land values; nothing bettor than high-class mortgage loans for
 safety and returns. Strong bank refer onces. Turner D Weakley, 2120 1st ave- nue. 12-30 -3moo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
MONEY

n you have money and want fo make moro, ask me about real estate loans in Greater Birmingham; nothing safer and moro profitable than high elnss mortgage loans; bank refer
 onces; long familiarity with land values and conditions. Turner R.
 Weakiey. 2120 1st' avenue. 1-6-sm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
BUSINESS CHANGES

BUSINESS man with considerable ex- perience in law and mercantile and real estate, as well as of banking, desires to form business relation of some kind in good enterprise; will invest s2500 to S5DO0 or more in right kind of proposi- ton; best of references as to character and habits and ability; young man with family. Address v52, care Age-Herald.
 2-11-4t IF you own a residence lot and you care to build yourself a home I will build for you and take monthly payments 10 suit you; nothing down as first pay ment Address O-52, care Age-Herald.
 2-l1-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13
WANTED-HELP

GOVERNMENT employees wanted; send postal for Birmingham examination schedule. Franklin Institute, Dept. 2-D
 pochester N Y 1-12-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-13

WANTED-FEMALE HELP RHNTED~Lady with experience in dressmaking to take charge of business in town of 2O00. Lady without family preferred Address E-52, care Age Herald. 2-9-4t
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-11-28
FUNDS ARE BEING SUBSCRIBED
FOR THE MAINTAINENCE
AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE
p FISK UNIVERSITY.

At a meeting of the Trustees Of
Fisk University, held in New York
on the 10th inst, It was reported by
TIE Treasurer that $4,000 had been
subscribed to the $4,000 fund for
Improvements and endowment. The
General Education Board has prom
ised $4,000. Colored people every
where should be specially interested
in this attempt to put hrst-class
college on its feet, because it is an
institution which stands for the high
est development of which our young
people are capable. 1t does not set
a standard half way up the ladder
and limit the race to that, but the
most thorough education and train
ing of which a man is capable is the
possibility held out. Fisk should,
therefore, come in for a share of the
means distributed by our people, and
if some do not perpetuate names by
endowing departments both by gift
and by bequest, it will be strange.
The College is fortunate in having
such a choice man for President as
DR.. George A. Gates.
The Trustees are Charles A. Hull,
Chairman; H. L. Simmons, Treas
urer; Paul D. Cravath, Augustus F.
Beard, George A. Gates, Robert J.
Gross, James G. Merrill. George w.
Moore, Charles J. Ryder, Charles H.
Rutan, Booker T. Washington. The
New York Office of the University
is o5 William street.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-11-28
PEKIN THEATRE.

Coming to this theatre Monday
night and for the first time on any
stage Mr.. Terrevous L. Douglas will
present his life's ambition, "The
Carib," a real drama, dealing with
every day life, dealing with domestic,
social, industrial, moral and racial
problems of yesterday and today.
Every act and scene is closely linked
together in a prologue of three stirring
acts, showing the diversity of real
fife. One to read the story immedi-
ately becomes deeply interested and
as the story progresses is kept up to
fever heat, as all the incidents are
so realistic that one is only too anx-
ious TO see the thrilling finish. Mr.
Douglas has surrounded himself with
a most capable company of perform
ers who have been in constant pre-
paration to make this the dramatic
event of the season. Don't miss the
opportunity to see the advancement
of our young race in a modern play
entitled Carib.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-11-28
RECEPTION IN HONOR OF REV.
A. ]. CAREY.
Iconcluded from page u

(Concluded from page -
assisted to bring about the final results
Of the rebellion, than the native born
white Americans, who are always boast
ing of their accomplishments.
James A. Quinn, representing Mayor
Carter n. Harrison, was warmly re-
eeived by the audience. When he re-
ferred to the kindly feeling which had
always existed between Carter b. HaT-
rison, Sr, and the present Mayor Of
Chicago and the GOlored people.
The following guests sat around the
long banquet tables and greatly enjoy
cd the fine repast which was served by
the ladies in charge Of that part Of
the affair: Jas. A. Quinn, Len. Small,
Mrs. Waterloo B. snelson, Cyrus Field
Adams, Sylvester Russell. h. Z. Stewart,
r. G. GreeRer, J. Gray Lucas, N. E.
Bowser, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Camp, Rev.
o. d. Kinney, Mrs. I. N. Dunlap, Edith
O-40CAACAy A-NAA1C
Margaret Dorsey, Alpha Maxwell, B. ].
Bass, o. s. Dinglespeel, Rev. C. h.
Wade, L. n. Canada, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard COrnWeH, Mr.. and Mrs. B. +.
Mitehem, F. Lundin, A. W. NOhe, Rev.
James Higgins, Stephen A. Buekner
and wife, A.. J. Carey, Mrs. A. J. Carey,
VIM. Lorimer, ]. +. Thomas, Mrs. n.
J. Calls, Rev. n. J. Calls, L. d. Fen
wick, NJ D., E. 8. Miller, NJ. D., Thomas
Wallace Swami, Mamie Meredith Smith,
]. A. Kelly, N. D., Ruth N. Kelly,
Mrs. J. @. Robinson, N. Gertrude Jack
son, Theodoeia J. Hall, Geo. c. Han, NJ.
D., Ford s. Black, Della B. Black, B.
J. johnson, VIM. D. NeighbOrs, Geo. P.
Smith, Mrs. Rosa johnson, Cleveland,
o., Emma Burton, Maymie Alexander.
Louis Anderen, Chas. A. Griffin and
Julius F. Taylor.