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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
ACCURATE RECORD
 OF DAILY PRICES

New York, January 23.-With a view to eliminating to large extent chances oi so called wash or flctoious sales oi stocks, the curb market put into opera ton today method of keping more accurate record of daily transactions and of prices than has obtained In the past.
 Pads with names of the various securi- ties dealt in .printed-at the top were dis tributed among the brokers for the i'm mediate insertion of all transactions, as they occurred and the prices At the close of the market the records were col lected and filed at the curb office in Wal street for summary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
NATIONAL PACKING
 COMPANY AGENCY
That Packers Used Concern to Destroy Competition
 Brought Out at Trial

Chicago, January 23.-Evidence that the National Packing company was one of the agencies used by the alleged packers combination to aestroy compe- tition was given today in the trial of the 10 defendants charged with criminal violation of the Sherman law.
 By the books of the company the government showed that the corpora Q ton acquired by purchase 8 competing companies after it's organization in March, 1903, and that the price paid for these concerns was sS.00O,0O0. A ma jority of them were immediately closed
 The packers have contended, accord ing to the government. that the sole object of organizing the National Pack ing company was to operate the 15 in- dependent packing companies purchased in 1902, to put them in the proposed s100,O00, 900 merger. which was aban- doned because of the inability to finance it.
 This contention was refuted by the government today when evidence show ing that the National Packing company purchased 1S competing companies after it's organization.
 These were the Continental Packing company, United Dressed Beef com pany, New York Butchers Dressed Beef association. Western Packing company, Colorado Packing and Provision com pany, Buddy Brothers, Planl<ington Packing company, Smith Brothers Pack ing company, North American Provision company, German American Provision company and the Milwaukee Union Stock Yards compauV
 Many items of cash. in several in- stances amounting to $100.000 charged on the books to "E. IT." which it was explained meant Edward Tilden, presi- dent of the National Packing company, were revealed by District Attorney Will Eerson's examination of the corpora lions books. It was said these sums were used by the president of the com pany in the purchase of rival packing concerns.
 William F, Weber general auditor of the National Packing company, was on the witness stand all day and his testi- mony was frequently interrupted by ob- jections from counsel for the defense.
 It Is expected that Webers direct examination will be concluded tomor- TOW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
GLOOMY PROPHECY

London. January 23,-A gloomy prophecy aa to the possibility of conflicts in the Pacific ocean was made today by the well known lecturer on military strategy, T. w. M. Mcguire at a meeting of the Royal Colonial institute.
 MT. Mcguire described the Pacific as the strategic center of mankind" and warned both the United States and Great Britain that nothing could give them security but race of military men" as with nations like Germany and Japan it was a word and blow.
 The yellow races. he said. were going tc demand equality of treatment. Japan was at present Great Britain's ally, but tha, would only last as long as the British alliance was worth having.
 Great Britain's territories in the Pa. cific ocean were, he considered. by nc means safe and the Japanese might Yt- tack and defeat the Americans any day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
BURNS PROVE TO1UDGE STEWART Eminent Perry Attorney Died Yesterday in Marion.
 Funeral Today

Marion. January 23.-(Special.)-Ju James H. Stewart died at his home here this morning at 7:S0 o'clock as the result of burns received last week while standing in front of q grate fire. He was 65 years old and for many. years was a leading attorney in central Ala bama.
 Judge Stewart was probate judge of Perry county for one term. preceding Judge J. B. Shivers. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Crenshaw of Marion; also three sons, Arthur l.. of Marion, Enos Stewart of Birmingham and James Stewart, Jr., who is with the United States army in the Philippines.
 The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, with burial in the Episcopal cemetery. He was the oldest member of St. Winifred Episcopal church.
 The walls of the Barron building burned during the holiday fire are being raised to the ground and new building will be erected thereon during the early spring months.
 l.. NJ. Nichols is erecting a room resi- dence on Centrevile street at cost of 5000.
 pr. E. Swann of East Perry has moved his family here. He has purchased home on Centreville street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
CARNEGIE
 PAID FOR TESTIMONY

Washington, January 23.-Andrew Car negie has been paid for the testimony he gave the Steel trust investigation com mittee On the stand MT. Carnegie said he would not take the money, but later a duly attested voucher with the iron masters signature attached was received from New York. Payment was refused because notaryal seal was omitted.
 The voucher in proper form was re. ceived today and a check for s2S.7o was remitted 70 MT. Carnegie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
THE FAVoRITE LAXATIVE
One At Night Makes the Next Day \ Bright; No Charge If II Doesn't

One At Night Makes the Next Day Bright; No Charge If II Doesn't
 Because of its extremely gentle and effective action, Rexall Orderlies nave become the most popular Remedy TOT Constipation.
 We are so positive that ReXall Order- lies will do all that is claimed for them that we positively guarantee to hand back the money you paid us Tor them upon your mere request if you are not entirely satisfied. o.
 Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy, are very pleasant to the taste, do not gripe, cause nausea, or any other an noyanee usually experienced when ordinary cathartics are used.
 Rexall Orderlies have positive reg Ilative effect upon the bowels and tend to provide permanent relief from Con- stipation and the myriad of associate ailments Besides, they help to over come the necessity of the constant use of laxatives to keep the bowels in nor maj condition.
 We honestly believe there is no simi- lar medicine so good as Rexall Orderles, especially for children, aged, or delicate people. They are prepared in convenient tablet form in three sizes of packages. Prices, 10c. 25c, and soc. Why not try them at our risk on our guarantee.
 Remember, Rexall Orderlies can be obtained in this community only at our store-The Rexall Store-Collier Drug Co, 109-11 N. goth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
VETERAN HURLERS
 ARE GOING BACK

Chicago. January 23-Pitchers Reul- bach and Mcintyre, veterans of the Chi cago National League club. are slated to go to the minors. Waivers on them hay been granted by ell the National leagues according to an announcement made today by President Murphy.
 Reulbach had been with the Chicago club for six years while Mcintyre was obtained from Brooklyn two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
HOME OF AGENT
 ENTERED AT CALERA

Calera, January 23,-(Special)-The residence of l.. c. Privett, depot agent of this place, was burglarized last night After Mir. Privett returned at II o'clock from the Masonic lodge his trousers pockets were relieved of 5000. watch and chain and knife. The theft, however, left note and check in the purse, then went into the daughters rooms. ransack- ing a trunk only taking crocheted bag containing s1.o0.
 Mr. Ed Lucas, farmer a few miles out of here, was carried to Birmingham today for medical treatment, he having been partially paralyzed since Saturday.
 The Baptist Ladies Aid society will give a box supper at the school house tomor- row evening. A delightful programme of reading and music hase been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Abercrombie at Anniston

Anniston, January 23.-(Special)-Dr John W. Abercrombie. former president Of the University of Alabama, was in An niston Tuesday and will spend some time here in the interest of his race for the position of congressman at large pr. Abercrombie formerly resided here hay ing been for several years superintendent Of the Anniston public schools and presi- dent of Anniston College for Young La dies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
PARKER CANCELS
 ALL ENGAGEMENTS

Toronto. January 23.--Word has been received here that Sirs Gilbert Parker who has been i'll will remain at Hot Spring, Ariz. for some time and that he has bcen obliged to cancel all his United States and Canadian engagements. It is his purpose 10 remain in Arizona un- til it is necessary for him to return to his parliamentary duties in England
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Will Not Grab Export Trade

Tt is not the aim of the Steel corpora ton to grab the export trade of the world We are conducting our export business on 0 safe and sane basis without any jealousy toward other nations to whom export trade is of such vital import ance."
 When asked about the distribution of the Steel corporations bonus fund to em- pioyes, President Farrell said that las; year this fund amounted to sl,4O0O00.
 Who benefits by it; the laborer or sal aried man?' asked Chairman Stanley. Both; foremer and skilled undermen largely' he replied. We have at the entrance of the mill question box where in men may give suggestions. Benef- cial suggestions are rewarded. It is re- ward for merit. It gives an opportunity for men to develop ideas.
 There are a great many people in this world who carry ideas around in their heads and never get an opportunity tu develop them. or get any benefit from them"
 Methods under which employees buy stock in the corporation were described Attorney Reed said that the 532 men re. ceiving less than $500 in 1910 bought ons share each; men earning between $500 ani s2E00 bought 14,123 shares: high salariet employees bought 4535 shares. bonus dividend of $ a share is cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

Somewhat cloudy and unsettled weather has been general in Louisiana and central Texas during the past 24 hours, and light showers have occurred at Corpus Christi and New Orleans. This condition is nov ing slowly eastward and in this section Wednesday will be cloudy and rather un- settled with no changes of importance in the temperature.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, January 9. 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
LOCAL INDUSTRIAL MEN
 HAVE FAITH IN UNDERWOOD

proportion, failed to create the fear and thsf pessimlsm here that such announce ments have called for in the past The general opinion seems to be that MT Un- derwood would not do anything In Wash- ington that he believed would be to the injury of his district.
 There s>.e few steel and iron men who will discuss the proposed reduction,' said a well informed leader yesterday, in a private conversation. "The only thing to do is to follow MT. Underwood blindly and see what he will do.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
TO RECOMMEND
 THE INCOME TAX

Trenton, N. J.. January Ex-Governor Wilson said today he would send to the legislature message recommending the ratification of the proposed income tax amshdment to the federal constitution. Last year the amendment was ratified by the houae but failed in the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Married at Tuscumbia

Tuscumbia, January 2s.-tSpecfal)-Mr. Samuel IT. Stockton and Miss Nettie B.. Daniels were married recently by Justice Bowser. The congratulations of a host of friends are rendered this popular young couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Policemen Resign

W. L. Byars and c. F. Raymond have rendered their resignations as members of the police department. They will go into other business. Chief Bodeker states that to take their places supernumeraries will be promoted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
FARRELL SURPRISES
 THE STANLEY STEEL
 PROBE COMMITTEE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

product of the United States is greater than England. Germany and Belgium combined and the domestic consumption is so much greater that export trade Is not so vital
 Ut is true. before the Steel corpora ton was formed the steel exports of the United States amounted to about 20O,0O0 tons a year.
 Last year the exports of the United States Steel cornoration were about 2000,- GOO tons, valued at s6e.ooo, 900, as against cermanv's 5O(D. GOO tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 2S.-Forecast Tor Alabama, Georgia. Mississippi; Fair Wednesday and Thursday, not much change in temperature; light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Fair and somewhat colder Wednesday; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
AGEE SAYS BLIND
 TIGERS MUST STOP
Will Cooperate With Fed
 eral Authorities
O'NEAL TAKES ACTION
Governor Has Asked for Copy of the Birmingham Ordinance With View of Urging Its Adop-
 tion Elsewhere

That Gov. Emmet O'Neal had asked for copies of the Birmingham blind tiger bill with the idea of having it adopted in every city in this state that has excise commissions, and that the local excise commission was inclined to revoke the licenses of those local deal CTS who might be found guilty by the federal government of refllIng bottled in bond bottles, were two very signifi- cent statements of ". c. Agee. chair man of the Jefferson county excise com mission made yesterday.
 He went further to say that the pro- the heartiest cooperation of the excise commission and that every aid within the power of the latter body would be given to assist in breaking up what ever violations might exist.
 ",rhe arrests by the federal govern ment of retail saloon men, licensed by the excise commission on the charge that they have been refilling bonded goods has my very hearty commenda- tiofl,' said Chairman Agee, yesterday And while l have no desire to pre-sup- pose the judgment of the courts and have no information other than what the federal government alleges, yet am free to say that if such practices have been going on here l for one am in favor of revoking the licenses of the men convicted. There Is absolutely no excuse for such duplication and 1 am sure the commissieA will not counte-
 rho al government ager W struments showing the grad IVA Nskies test ed and when theyNY subject 1t Is pretty certain T eeurate. That sort of work must and l am for revoking licenses unless it is stopped.
 q intend to be present when these men are tried before the federal courts, and the excise commission will be in formed of the evidence. In the event that the charge is clearly proven the revocation of those licenses will result.
 Tn connection with our efforts to break up the blind tiger evils of this county we have a letter from Gov. Elm met ONeal, who is in hearty sympathy with this movement in which he asks for copies of our ordinance recently adopted by the city commission. It is the plan of Governor ONeal, I am told, to send these ordinances to each city and ask the commissioners there or the city council to pass such regulation for the betterment of the laws designed against illegal traffickers in liquor. In this connection, also this commission has caused to be sent to many cities in this immediate community copies of the ordinance which has been adopted and with all these agencies at work 3n sure much headwsy will lse made in controlling the blhd tiger situation As far as this commission Is con cerned. I am sure that l voice Its sentiments when l say that the entire situation will be cleared up If it Is within the bounds of human possi- bility. There is absolutely no excuse for 1t and we are determined to put an end to the tigers, as they are called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

Your druggis. will refund money R PAZO OINTM ENT fails to cure any case or Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles In to 14 days. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, January 23.-G D. m.)-The weather has been pleasant over nearly tine entire country during the past 2i hours Snow has been general throughout the lake region and north Atlantic states, but temperatures have been mod crate
 There are no well defined barometrlc areas on tonight's map and, as we would infer from this, no changes of conse- auence have occurred in the weather con- ditons.s
 Throughout the northwest, the upper central Mississippi valley, the lake re- zion and the St. Lawrence, temperatures have fallen slightly, and south of these sections stationary temperature or slight rises are general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
WHERE CHARITY
 MONEY IS SPENT SPENT Contributions to Girls Home
 and Mercy Home DO NOT PAY RENT Both Institutions Own Their Own Property and City Contributions Go Into the General Main
 tenance Fund

1 Inquiry as to the disposition made or the monthly charity contribution included on the pay rolls of the city authorities revealed the fact that this resource has been the main support of the East Lake Home for Friendless Girls since It's or ganization until it became state insti- tuition, and that the Mercy Home re- ceives one of it's two regular incomes from the municipal purse. Mrs. NJ. ". Sea right, treasurer of the Girls Home organ ization, and Mrs. William H. Jeffries, first vice president of the Mercy Home association, have announced as much in their statements concerning the city's share of their maintainance given out yes- terday
 Tt must be a qualification to the city" said Mrs. Seawright of Birmingham, ito know that the $50 donated from the mu- nicipality each month has been the prin- cpal visible means of upkeep of the Home for Friendless Girls at East Lake until last November, when the. state as- stunned charge of the institution as a Home of Refuge. The county has given this home s3S every month also, but with 
 for those girls who are residents at the home has been paid and has been the largest stipulated amount enriching the coffers from the time of organization until the state parenthood.
 'The East Lake Home cares for those girls who are too old 10 go to the Indus- trial Homes, are too young for old Folks Homes, and whom no one else would con siGer as worth while to cultivate as hui man beings. Many of them cannot read or write have never heard of the Savior and could not be trained for anything but domestic aides. They come to us from the juvenile court, the criminal court the jails and many other phases of city life that offer temptations to the girl who is drifting to no definite goal and q prey to the breakers of civic evils We are trying to fill the gap between the Industrial Home and the street for the girls of Jefferson county and the state.
 "The story of the growth of the Friend less Girls Home Is one of struggle and sacrifice for the officers have had to work hard for sustenance and money to pay the necessary salaries of the matron and housekeeper there as we'll as gro- cery, light and clothing expenses. But with the recognition of the state, which gave us $4000 to clear us of indebtedness on our building and leaves us free of rent paying, comes smoother sailing and added expenditures as well for we must now care for girls sent from every county in Alhbama ds it is, a state institution. Birmingham and Jefferson county natur- ally send us the larger portion of these recruits and we are now in the process of establishing auxiliary stations in each county.
 But we have learned that dollar will stretch in spite of any views that may be stated to the contrary, and while we have been given the aid of the state, we owe our present survival largely to the city's financial kindness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

The concensus of industrial opinion here yesterday after reading the announce ment by Chairman O. w. Underwood relative to his proposed reductions on iron and steel was that the local indus tries could trust themselves to Chairman Underwood at this time, knowing that he was fully acquainted with the district.
 The announcement from Washington that the tariff on all iron and steel items would be reduced 30 to 50 per cent. and that the ad volorum tax would be In
 
 tied the employe-purchaser till his stock is paid for. If he lapses in payment the money he has paid in is divided pro rata among the remaining employe-stockhoiu- ers If a stockholder is discharged foi cause, the same distribution process is applied.
 Foreign Rails Lower
 President Farrell admitted that the basis price on rails sold in foreign trade is lower than the domestic rail, but that the company sought to get as high prices as possible. He said the corporation did a bigger export business in steel products other than rails because of the excessive foreign tariff on rails.
 Publication of the bureau of corpora tion's report on the production cost of steel will not change the committee's orig iral intention of securing the sheets of the United States Steel corporation
 Chairman Stanley made this announce ment when President Farrell appeared to resume his testimony. Although he praised Commissioner smiths report. Mr. Stanley said the source of the statistics was not shown. He said the source of the statistics was not definitely known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Mercy Home Expenditures

Mrs. William H. Jeffries. who is first vice president of Mercy Home for Chil- dren, said yesterday The s75 forwarded to our treasurer each month from the city commissioners goes into the general fund for the support of the Mercy Home and is checked out with the money from the county which, combined with the municipal donation, Is our 1only regular income This defrays the expense of groc- cry, light, water, clothing and other bills essential to the operation of the institu- tion, and is genrally augmented by pri- vate subscription. The building and grounds are the property of the Mercy Home organization, and the addition of a handsome new wing for dormitory and playroom purposes to the main structure will enhance the value of the possession to a still greater degree and also make a larger expenditure for running expenses necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

sure the commissi nance any such r government ager
 showing the grad
 ed and when they Is pretty certain I sort of work must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

pr. E. Swann of East Perry has moved his family here. He has purchased home on Centreville street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

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 VI struments itMi Hskies test wy a subject 1t P'~ ecurate. That st and I am for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

l.. NJ Nichols is erecting room resi- dence on Centreville street at cost of 5000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-11
WAR SCARE SENDS
STOCK DOWN
Declines Are Registered
Against the Hartman
and Hill Issues.

New York n. Y, Oct 11.-Critical
conditions in eastern Europe domi-
mated the local stock market today.
Further heavy selling Of American Sc
curities was noted abroad. Canadian
Pacific opened here with an abrupt
slump of almost five points on large
offerings. subsequently extending this
loss to seven points. Declines exceed
ing a point were registered by Harri-
man and Hill issues, the cOalers, st.
Paul, steel, Amalgamated. Smelling
and others OF less speculative import
ance.
Bonds were easy.
Trading was active with indications
Of foreign Liquidation Attempts to
rally the market soon after the opening
We're futile, and prices fell lower than
at the opening. with extreme weakness
in Canadian Pacific and feVerishness
elsewhere. Canadian Pacific added to
its decline in the late afternoon while
the rest of the list continued weak.
American Tobacco was the feature
of the special group with a maximum
gain OF almost 10 points
The market closed weak Another
flood Of selling orders came on the
market in the last hour, Canadian Pa
cific scoring its lowest quotation, like
wise Union Pacific, Amalgamated and
other active stocks. There was heavy
LIQUIDATION