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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
CONFERS HONOR ON
 A MASTER PLUMBER

Berlin. February 19.-(Special.)-T Kaiser has conferred the notable distinc- ton of lifelong membership of the Prus- sian upper chamber herrenhaus) on Herr Harry Plate of Hanover, a master plumber.
 This honor, which is traditionaily be- slowed on noblemen, as a reward for emi- nent service to the state, nas never before been awarded to an ordinary artisan. Alongside princes, dukes, field marshals, grand admirals great land owners, pahn- CTS and other personages who sit there bv right of heredity or by the grace or the Emperor, Herr Plate will take hls place in the most exclusive of Legislative chambers.
 This workingman peer is one of the leading non-socalist labor leaders in the country He was for years chairman ol inc Hanover Plumbers Trade union He is now chairmanaof the Hanover chamber of commerce and also of the German Ma tional Association of Artisans Chambers.
 Herr Plate has lived in many European countries while working as plumber, and speaks several languages The Cologne Gazette says that Germany IS gratifed and grateful at Herr Plate 5 elevation to the herrenhaus. This agree able beginning" adds that semi-official journal. ''proves that the Kaiser thinks and acts along modern lines, and is dis posed to give heed to popular wishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 DRY GOODS MARKET

New York February 19.-The increase in the price of raw cotton has had a deter rent pressure on cotton, buyers feeling trut prices may be lower and sellers being unwilling to shade prices until actual cot ton can be bought at the lower prices quoted for futures. Values on cloths are already below the cost of cotton, but buy CTS have been disposed to operate only for current needs.
 There have been some price concessions on print cloth yarn goods, but resistance to lower values is now taking the form Of increasing curtailment at the mills. South Carolina manufacturers will begin a short-time schedule shutting down one week a month beginning February 27. Fall river, New Bedford and Rhode Island manufacturers are already cartailing to an extent of about 20 per cent Fall river sold but SOO00 pieces of print cloths dul ing the week.
 Jobbers are doing a moderate spring bu. mess. and are getting relatively bet ter orders on prints ginghams and print cd wash fabrics than they are on made UT goods Domestic brown drills and she etings sold under brands are held steady, but trading in them is of hand to mouth character.
 Tlckings are firm and coarse colored cottons quiet.
 Most of the selling is done on very close uta1 gins of profit and in many cases al actual losses on the cost of production 1'he cotton yarn markets have become dull and easy with mills in need of busi- ness to supplement contracts that are pe- ginning to expire freely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
WEEK SHOWS BIC
 P|G IRON OUTPUT More Steel Mills Begin
 Operations BIG ENGLAND DEAL Buffalo Concern Contracts 10000 Tons of Foundry Iron in Eng land in Competition Against
 Itself-Rails Quiet

New York, February 19-Speculation on recent large contracts for finished ma teral enabled the steel companies last week to put more mills in commission and called for a larger output of pig met al The Steel corporation now has about 60 per cent of furnace capacity active.
 The corporation and some of the inde- pendent companies are indebted to large misc oellaneous export &ntracts for much Of the increase in activity since January i, but, of course, rail tonnage and more generous orders for light material for domestic shipment have been important factors.
 Some of this activity Tapped over into the first week of February, but during tine last ten days domestic trade in rails, plates shapes, bars and fabricated steel has been very disappointing.
 Last week railroad orders for equip nlent were only 30,00O tons of rails lSOc cars, 36 locomotives and 5000 tons Of bridge material Fabricated structural orders were less than 15,o00 tons. Competition was keen and prices low. Even wire prcducts and tin plate drew small orders, but shipments were heavy.
 The interesting feature in pig iron last week was the taking of contracts for 10, G)0 tons of foundry iron in England by 2 Buffalo interest competing against itself Miscellaneous business in other eastern territory ran from 5000 to 1o,000 tons. The principal business was at minimum price, but furnaces are now asking an ad- vance. Steel plants and bridge works in Eastern Pennsylvania closed for about IA coo tons of basic at $14.5o delivered. In the interior contracts were closed TOT about 40,O00 tons, making the total apeu' 900C0 tons in all districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
ADVENTURES OF
 A HOBBLE SKIRT

London, February 19.-A little comedy was enacted at the Westminster county court the other day when the trials and adventures of hobble skirt were related. An actress, sued for the price of the freak fashion, pleaded that the costume was n,isfit.
 Upon the suggestion of the judge. she donred the garment and Appeared before him, pointed out that shd could not bend her knees. Also she explained that sne could not get into a bus fwitr it on, add ing. "It is looser now bdfause 1t split In an attempt to walk in 1t. It took me thrce hours to go from rwickenham to Richmond, and at the, ferry I was stuck OH the bank unable to gel into the boat. They had to lift me in, dnd had to be fitted out. When foundiI could not set into bus I had to have taxi cab home. skirt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
STOCKS SHOW 4 STRONG REACTION Coming Supreme Court De- cisi0ns Have Affect THE ANTITRUST CASES Impossible for Stock Market to Be Anything Else Than Nervous
 Until Decisions End the
 Suspense

New York, February 19.-Approach of the time when decisions are expected from the supreme court and the inter state commerce commission on subjects vitally important to corporations was re- fected last week in a more pronounced reactionary movement of the stock mar Set. The past fortnight of hesitation seemed to have been taken advantage of by the more powerful and influential spectators to guarantee profits by dis tributing holdings which had been Tn course of accumulation since the open ing of December. Authoritative intima- tions from Washington that the com merce commission desired to announce a decision in the rate advance petitions from the railroads before the expiration of the present month were coupled with the supposition that the February re- cess of the supreme court had besn given over by the members to close consideration of the anti-trust cases. Until these decision of ;he court, which reconvenes this week, was handed down each Monday set aside as decision day in the practice of the court will present it's possibility that the expected action will be taken on that day.
 It was impossible that the stock mar ket would escape the influence of the combination of two pending events 30 important to corporations and financial interests and so impossible to predi,t with clearness. Reduction of outstand- ing speculative accounts was resorted to as a precaution.
 It is possible to discern an expecta- tion in the railroad and financial world that the interstate commerce commits sion will take middle ground in the rate decisions. Refusal to grant any part of the desired increases would be con- sidered, unquestionably as presenting for midable difficulties to the railroads in working out profitable operation.
 On the other hand, it is generally con ceded that the full advances asked for represented a basis considered available for concessions which would leave room still for the desired results.
 The facilities for securing new cap- ital opened up by the improvement 'n investment demand for securities have served to detract much from the inn portance at one time attached to the rate advances as necessary aids to se- curing railroad credit
 Actual events last week kept up the confidence in the progress of revival Of the prosperity including increased mill ing activity in the steel trade. The plans for new control of Missouri Pacific made an impression of promise of benefit to that property, as well as of steps to- ward increased harmony and strength Tn relations with the railroad world as Il whole. resumption of dividends 0n the preferred stock of Southern rail way was accepted as further evidence of renewed confidence. The fall In cot ton and grain prices helped to correct the faults of last years demands. Re- sort to short time note issues by some of the railroads leaves open an infer ence that better terms for financing are expected later as well as the contrary assumptiontof a decrease of present facil- tiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Visiting Cards for Dogs

Paris February 19.-(Special )-V1sltlnS cards for dogs are the latest social eccen- tricitv here "Poms' and "pugs' which ro visiting with their masters and mis- +resses are to have their own cards t,cked away in the little pockets of their outooor coats These dogs have two sets of cards which are duly left at the houses where they visit. One card gives the dc gs real name and pedigree and the c,her it's pet name joined to the family fame of its owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
INVESTMENTS

desiring safe and proffable h.
 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 E,: Wsakley, 211o 1st avs nua. 12-O-3moo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

1000 TO lend on improved city property, In lots from s1o0o up; no delay. w. E. Davis. 2O9 Woodward Bldg. 1-22- uf have s30,000 to lend on improved city or suburban property
 332 Hood. D. F. Allen & Co. 219-5t MONEY to loan on vacant or inn proved real estate. Money ready r
 G. Fonville. 531-32 First Nat Bank Building. Bell, main 6467. 1-31-19t MONEY TO LEND on improved city and suburban property. Prevalent Invest ment Co.,, E. Solomon, president; E. IL
 Levi. secretary. Steiner Bldg, Bell phone 1912. 2-17-tf LOANS negotiated; mortgage paper bought and sold; investments recom- mended If you have a lot paid for we can help finance the building of a home
 See or write us. Columbia Loan & h. vestment Co.,, 20 N. Fist street, Bir- mingham, Ala. 2-17-sat-mo-we- f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-Men to learn the barber
 trade; best paying work within the reach of poor men; wages from S12 to $2u weekly; booklet mailed free Blr- lningham Barber College Birmingham, Ala. 2-l9-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
IONE CENT 4 WORD|ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent n word n dayy no nd. tnken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-Re fined couple or two young men to board in private fam
 fly, South Highlands 2109 11th ave, south Elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
WANTED-HELP

stenographer at once. Answer, giving phone number, M-58, care Age-Herald. woman to cook; also white boy to work about stable and garden; good pay to one or both If their work Is satisfactory. Call Peoples phone 670-W four rings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-Position by young man as either dry goods or grocery salesman; several years experience; can furnish references to ability and character
 B-57, care Age-Herald. 2-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

NEWLY furnished, elegant rooms, with first-class board, private home, all mod ern conveniences, centrally located. 1l3 North Fist street. Bell phone 2lis.
 2-17-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
MORTGAGES

fs your money earning all it should!
 rSSi estate mortgage loans on Birming-
 Hen property are safe and yield good { renuc I have negotiated hundreds of 'uSAns and never had foreclosure. can ,-reen vour money earning its best interest 'rn ia and 1t will be safe. Bank references. :oTurner R. weakley. 2l2o First avenue.
 1-5-Sm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
PERSONAL

RELIEF for unhappy women; Dr. Ed
 mondson's tansy, pennyroyal and cot ton root pills; by mall, $1 as the name implies these pills are made from roots and herbs 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; mall your order to Frank Edmondson 6 Bro, P. O. Box e5S-R, Atlanta, Ga. 1-&-12t-we-fri-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-A stenographic position by young woman with some experience. Will accept moderate salary to begin with. Address K-5G, care Age-H srald.
 2-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; few weeks required; best paying work within the reach of poor man. wages Up to s2O weekly; small capital starts shop; few barbers take apprentices demand increasing; write for free particulars. Moler Barber College, Atlanta, Ga.
 2-17-6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
NTED-FEMALE HELP

lEs-A complete course of hairdress-
 given free this month to introduce
 Hermann permanent hair wave. } are sole agents here. Big money id operators. We also teach mani uring. facial massage, chiropody and 'ctrolysis. Write for particulars. Mo [ College, Atlanta, Ga 2-lS-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

brick building leased, on paved street within two and a half blocks or Brown Marx Bldg: an excellent in- vestment; owner leaving city perma- nently and will offer very reasonable terms; party in search of high-c class investment would do well tc investi- gate this. Turner R, Weakley, 212o 1st avenue 2-16-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

RATES-One cent n word n dayy no nd. taken for less than 2oc for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
VANTED-MALE HELP

to take 30-day practical
 course in our machine shops; learn the automobile business and accept good po- sitions. New Orleans Auto School, New Orleans, La. 2-7-3ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

"A COMPETENT, middle-aged nursery governess French), recently arrived,
 wishes situation in private family; am
 excellent teacher: have best references. Address S-57, care Age-Herald 2-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

WANTED-Position by thoroughly com
 potent lady stenographer, with several years experience; good references Ad-
 0ress U-5I Age-Herald. 2-19-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

s4 .50 FOR room with board; excellent &C., commodatons. 2600 7th avenue
 2-11-St-skip-tu fir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-Work; have had experience as clerk in general store and salesman
 on road. Address T. M. Dukes, General Delivery. city. 2-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR sALE-splendid 10-room house; con- venient, walking distance of town; extra large lot; promises to be good business property in near future price, s5ooO
 carries a s250o per cent 5-year mort gage. H. l.. Bains, real estate and rental agent. Z-zu-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

A CONTRACTOR outfit of 50 mules will be sold in our auction sale, Thursday, February 23. Fies & Sons.
 2-19-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

DedullIul DeurOOIIls, HillOlcQ dooiSt
 servants rooms and bath. This mag nificent home must be seen to be appre- ciated. Faces south. Price sl5,000, on
 terms. Whittemore & Williams Realty O., 12-14 Empire Bldg. Main 2s5; Peo- ples a61. 2-lS-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
MONEY

IF you have money and want to mako more. ask me about real estate loans in Greater Birmingham; nothing safer and more profitable than high class mortgage loans; bank refer ences; long familiarity with land values and conditions. Turner R.
 Weakley, 2120 1st avenue. 16-2m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
-STRAYED--STOLEN
WANTED-SALESMEN

WANTED1SALESMEN
 WANTED-Salesmen, men of good ap- pearance who can sell good proposi- ton with guarantee. Loom PA Brown-Marx Bldg. 1-22-tf WANTED-High-class stock and bond salesman; guaranteed proposition; liberal contract. No. 226 Brown-Marx.
 1-22-tf WANTED-Good clothing salesmen with established trade to sell good line staple mems and boys clothing; good con tract to right man who can show re- suits. slaydinK Kirksey Woolen Millg, Waco, Tex 2-17-14t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

NANTED-By refined and capable lady, ppsition as housekeeper in widower's n|ome or first-class boarding house for bcard and one room for herself, child Tnd mother. Address D-5s, Age-Herald
 2-19-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

SIP. .5o0-Can arrange terms, 1Oox24o feet, on 11th avenue, south, s-room, 2-story house on one lot can build on other lot. or this will make an ideal spot for an apartment house. F. G. Fonville, 531
 First National bank building. Bell, Main 6467 2-17-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

DOWN STAIRS front room. large and sunny, with board lady wants room mate in upstairs front room; table board $3.50 per week; tickets, 21
 meals for s4. House has every mod ern convenience, including furnace heat. Bell phone 6519 Main. 754 N. Fist st 2-15-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

F. MERRITT, S11 29th street, north,
 wants work as locomotive engineer or . stationary engineer in or out of town.
 2-20-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-At 712-14 Empire Bldg, beautiful Groom bungalow, the most artistic in the city. Built-in bookcases,
 sideboards serving tables, etc. Three beautiful bedrooms, library, etc. Faces east, one block from Highland avenue. s75O cash, balance monthly. Whitte- more & Williams Realty Co.,, 712-14 Elm pire Bldg. Main 2s5; Peoples 961. 2-1S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
PERSONAL

AUTOMOBILES WANTED
 ANY make fo overhanf ana reparr: ws have factory experts; all work guar anteed or no money; get better ser vice and more power. Smith Motor Car Co.,. Inc, 2021-23 Avenue D. Bell 4641. Peoples 2087. 1-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

bldg. Located one block from High land avenue on beautiful corner lot, & room new, pressed brick residence. Beautiful hardwood floors and chande- Hers. Large and beautifully decorated living room. dining room and library. cnnserlat tnrN and hreakfast rooms. Eour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-At 712-14 Empire Bldg, G. room cottage on South 24th street, walk ing distance. Price $500 cash. Party paid s25oO less than three months ago. It must be sold. Whittemore & Will Hams Realty Co.,, 712-1 Empire Bldg
 Main 2S5; Peoples 961. 2-18-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
FOR SALE
FOR sALE-At 7l2-i4 Empire building,

FOR SALE-At 712-14 Empire bulIdIng, 5000 cash, balance $50 per month, buys beautiful S-room home just completed, strictly modern. Has large living room, dining room and library. Four beautiful bedrooms with mirrored doors Sleep ing porch. Artistically decorated. Beau- tiful chandeliers. Faces east, with porch all across front. Whittemore x
 Williams Realty Co.,, 7l2-14 Empire
 Bldg Main 2S5; Peoples 961. 2-1S-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-Or exchange, at 112-14 En- pire Bldg. Beautiful lot located on South Highlands near Iroquois street, in tho very highest class residence section Of the city. Size 64x250; faces east. Ele- vated. Price s7o per foot. or will ex- change for improved property Whitte- more & Williams Realty Co.,, 72-14 Em-
 pire Bldg Main 2s5 Peoples 961. 2-ls-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

W "VANTED-Position as advertising man } or travelling salesman for packing house
 or wholesale grocer with established
 trade. l.. O. Waldsmith, Hartselle, Ala.
 2-2O-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

wANTED-Position by good general of- flee man, bookkeeper and stenographer;
 soher and reliable; best of references.
 S-5S, care Age-Herald. 2-19-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

svANTED-Position as shipping clerk
 collector or stock clerk; have had eight e' years experience in shipping and hand a, ling freight. D-57, care Age-Herald.
 2-oO-1t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms Tor light housekeeping, In furnace-hea.ed .ed residence Private bath. P. o. Box .o7.
 o-..-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-At 712-14 Empire building, 24-acre farm near Bessemer; fine for truck or chickens. House, barn, etc
 Fine freestone water. Spring branch runs through place. Price s17o0, on req sonable terms. Whitremore & Williams Realty Co.,, 712-14 Empire Blog. Main 2S5; Peoples s61. 2-1S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-At 12-14 Empire Bldg On Orange avenue, one and a half blocks of Highland avenue, beautiful s-rooni,
 modern residence, beautifully decorat- ed Four bedrooms. Price has been re- duced from $7o0O to $s25o; 5000 cash, bal ance monthly. Whittemore & Williams Realty Co.,, 712-14 Empire Bldg. Main 2so: Peoples 961. 2-18-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
FOR RENT--ROOMS

THE AvALON-Beautifully furnished
 roous: furnace heat, bath, phone. 5oa 21st street. corner 9th avenue n-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
WANTED-BOARDERS

ROOM and board s5 per week 52s K
 23d st. 2-S-1it STEAM-HEATED room with board. 1923 Avenue H. 2-12-17t ROOMS and board; desirable location,
 close in; all conveniences. 2209 9th
 avenue. 2-14-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

VIE desire to place our daughter, 1T years old, just out from school, as apprentice i, in f1rst-class millinery store. Address ,K-58. care Age-Herald. 2-19-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

HOTEL. MASON. 2o1s 5th avenue, beauti-
 fully furnished rooms, steam heat. bath,
 phone: home comforts with hotel serv-
 ica 11-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE-The best stock farm in Sum- ter county, containing 200O acres, well improved; 1000 acres of it is in good timber; watered by an ever flowing stream of freestone water; railroad sta- tion on the place; must be sold quick. for good reasons; price, s15 an acre. We have other tracts of all sizes and prices. Robertson Banking Co.,, Demopolis. Ala.
 g-17-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

RATES-One cent n word . dayy no aa. taken for less than 25c for first fnsef- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Splendid, we'll located, South Highland home for sSoo0; carries a $4o00 per cent 5-year mortgage; this prop erty Is not east of 20th street, nor is 1t on Highland avenue, but a bargain
 nevertheless. H. l.. Bains, real estate and rental agent. 2-2o-3-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

FOR SALE. s45Od buys handsome S-room house on Fountain Heights. This Is a great bar gain and must be seen to be appre- ciated. Will take vacant property as part payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

4 CoNTRACT0R'S outfit of 50 mules will be sold in our auction sale, Thursday, February 23. Fies & Sons.
 2-19-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-05-31
THREE AEROPLANES ORDERED
contracts for Nucleus of Uncle Sans
Aerial Navy.

washington, May 25.-The found
atlon OF Uncle Sans aerial navy was
lald today when Assistant Secretary
winthrop signed contracts aggregat.
ing S33,OOO for the delivery at the
Naval Academy by July l next. Of
Ihree aeroplanes. This will represent
the very latest developments in aero
planes. They will be capabale Of
carrying at least one passenger and
VIII be equipped with a wireless out
nt' They will be furnished by the
Wrights.
immediately upon the delivery OF
'he machines. a naval school of in
struction for aviators will be estab-
nshed at Annapolis, under the charge
OF Capt. Chambers, who has made a
specially Of areoplanes.