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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-12

(Wholesale Quotations.)
Oranges-Caiifornia. box. $5Go.50: Flor
Ida oranges, 1915
Florida Grapefruit-S4N.5 90
Lemons-lmported. box, s.
Limes-Per 10o Sl.25Q1.60.
Apples-Virginia, barrel. $4.50Qs
Grapes-California malaga, crate. $500.
Pears-California Bartlett crate, $500.
Plums-California red June. crate. 2.2a
Cantaloupes-Flats. 75c@$1.
Irish Potatoes-White stock, bu.. 81
Sweet Potatoes-Yams. bbl.. SzQ2S.
Onions-California yellows. h., SIC.
Onions-Spanish. crate. g.
Cabbage-Colorado, 31sc.
Grapes-Pony baskets. &c.
Celery-Colorado. crate. $3.50: dozen,
$125.
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Creamery Products

(Wholesale Selling Price.)
Creamery Butter-3Sc; process butter.
351ac; oleomargarine. 15@23c; country but
ter, Csc.
Full Cream Cheese-26c.
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5ring Out Your
Hidden Beauty

Beneath that soiled, discolored, faded
pr aged complexion is one fair to look
upon. Mercolized wax will gradually,
gently absorb the devitalized surface
Skin, revealing the youthfully fresh
white and beautiful skin underneath
Used by refined women who prefer COM
pleXions of true naturalness. Mercolized
lions for use, is sold by all druggists.
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Mrs. Frank M. Baker

News was received in the city yester-
day Of the death Of Mrs. Frank NJ.
Baker of Baltimore Mrs. Baker was
daughter Of Gen. william II. Forney. sis-
ter of John c. Forney and Miss Fannie
Forney of Birmingham.
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Fish

(Wholesale Selling Price.)
Perch-8hc.
Salt Water Trout-125sc.
Red Snapper-1212c.
Gray Snapper--Sc-
Mullet-7c.
Spanish Mackerel-121zQ15c
Shrimp-121sc.
Sheephead-S1ac.
Virginia Croker-6c.
Pompano-30c.
Oysters Eastern select. $..75 gallon. me-
dunn, $3.50.
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NOCHANCES NOTED
ON MORRIS AVENUE
Dealers Optimistic Over
Prospects and PredictBet-
ter Trade Condition

Weekend business on Morris avenue
showed considerable improvement over
conditions of the first part of the week.
Dealers were optimistic over the change
Of conditions, and were of the opinion
that next week would bring about better
trade conditions. No changes were noted
in any line yesterday afternoon, while
supply and demand is on par.
Mondays quotations follow:
Poultry and Eggs
Commission Merchants Price.)
Hens-15@16c.
Hens-Dressed, 16017c.
Fryers-22Q23c.g
observation-disclosures.
Guineas-35c.
Roosters-10c per ID.
Extra Graded Eggs-35c.
Fresh Country Eggs-34@S5c.
Turkeys-Live, &c; dressed. 2c.
Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
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Sugar and Cereals

GRADUATED sugar, $3.50 swt.. f o. b.
Birmingham.
Choice Rice-$5.50 per cwt
Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt.
Extra Fancy-$s.b0 per cwt.
Grits-$2.25 96-lb. bag.
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For ventilating in places where blast
ing is being done there has been invented
b vanished canvas pipe, which has the
advantage of being practically proof
against damage from blasts. as it COL
|apses il struck.
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The abolition Of slavery, combined with
the manufacture Of beet sugar in Europe.
ruined the old sugar trade of the islands.
which now produce nothing practically
but rum. Oddly enough. though we have
held these Danish West Indies only for
brief periods at rare intervals, the pre-
dominant language is English.
Since the United States began acuuir-
ing overseas possessions after the Span
ish-American war, of IS years ago the .le-
public has SO considerably added to its
responsibilities outside the American CON
tinent that 1t now owns more than S0VO
islands, with q population of some To-
100000 and an import and export trade,
mainly with America. of over $780, 0OO.0OO
annually. OF these 5000 and odd islands
rather more than 5000 are in the Philippine
group. seyen-eighths Of which are less
than square mile in area.
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Specimens of almost every precious
minerals have been found in SpitzberEcn.
but there are no signs, according to geol-
ogists, that precious minerals exist in pay
ing quantities.
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BY loan to the government Of $780,
0oOOO at per cent secured on taxes.
the Bank Of England started operations
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CULTIVATE HORSE-RADISH

Increasing Demand, Large Profits
100 Root Sets. with full information. u
Cultivation of Wild Fruits
Will interest and surprise you.
Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Roses
Superior Quality. Popular Prices
Oleomargerine 10c Per Lib.
The best. easily made in your own home.
Better Living. Reduced Cost
Send Postal for Full information Free.
VALLEY FARM CO.. Newburghs N. Y.
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Hides and Tallow

dealers Buying Offer.)
Green Salt Hides-H@22c.
Half Cured-20021c.
Green Hides--Fresh, 1S@1sc.
Dry Flint Hides-33@34c.
Dry Salt Hides-31@32c.
Damaged Hides-Half price.
Sheep Skins-25c031 rs.
Horse Hides-$1@5.
Angora Goats-2503oc.
Ginseng-Wild. IS.
Colt Skins-50075c.
Sherlings-16025c.
Goat Skins-45@60c.
Kid Skins-16c.
Hog Skins-25@6oc.
Tallow-50Sc.
Beeswax-25027c.
Washed Wool-l0043c.
Clear Unwashed Wool-30@33c.
BURY Wool-20922c.
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Poultry and Eggs
Meats

Extra Ribs-16%c.
Rib Bellies-171zc.
Clean Bellies-I7%c
Smoked Bellies-l9c.
Breakfast Bacop-22Q25c.
Pork Loinsv17hc.
Pork Shoulders-151ac.
Pork Hams-17hc.
Skinned Hams-22c.
Hams-Reg., zoe.
Pork Trimmings-15c.
Pork Lard-13Ac.
Open Kettle-19Ac.
Compound-15Ac.
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Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
U. s. Collects 5000 Islands

From the London Chronicle
Fifty years ago an attempt by Secre-
tary Seward to acquire the Island Of
st. Thomas for a. ~>aling station in
spired Bret Harte y Ag:
Then said William Henry Seward.
AS he cast his eye to leeward.
Quite important to our commerce
Is this Island of st. Thomas"
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GALLSTONES>

Avoid operations Positive Stomach-Lver remedy( emo
|0IL)--Results sure. Tear this out mail it to me
with your address now for health and happiness
3. s. Bowers. Dept p.t. 2t9 8. psarbesa st. chiease
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interviewing a Great Man

Montgomery, November II, 1916.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-09-28
SECOND PART
The Disappearance of Lord BeItham.

The sensation caused by the bold
scarcely subsidized when the police was
given something even more sensational
to engroSS its appetite for crimes of
mystery. Although the police had
been cogni2ant of the affair for ten
days, it was not until Juve was called
into the case that the public learned
of the strange disappearance of Lord
Beltham
The titled EngliShman who occu-
pied such a high and enviabe posi-
ton in Partisan society had suddenly
dropped out of sight His beautiful
wife had at first made only discreet
inquiries. Then when the length of
his absence became alarming she had
conferred with the police.
FandOr had just called upon Juve
to find if any clue to the whereabouts
CT Fantomas had been unearthed,
when there was received by the latter
a note from the chief of police. 1t
ordered him to take charge at once
of the investigation of the disappear
ance of Lord Beltham. This note
was not particularly pleasing to Juve.
1T looks as if the chief was not
satisfied with my work. he COM
plained. 1T is just as if he had said {:
'"'Since you are not able to find those
who are guilty. spend your time look
ing for those who have disappeared.
You may be more lucky
"You must find Fantomas," per-
thing"
That's right, l hope we do. Yet
the police have many things which
must be done. While waiting for
something to turn up in, the Royal
Hotel case, let us keep busy by finding
the noble lord. He's probably CAD
ding about somewhere. First let s
have look at Lady Beltham. to see
what kind of woman she is to let her
husband get away from her"
AT police headquarters. where It
was believed that very likely a crime
had been committed, Juve learned
that Lady Beltham was living in n
beautiful villa at Neuilly. She was
an English woman, possessed of con
siderable fortune. About the husband
there was little to learn except that
he was sickly individual who did
not get along well with his wife.
With only this information Juve went
to Neuilly to call upon Lady Beltham.
What Juve did not know was that
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very distaSteful to me and not at all
what one would expect of gentle
man. If you don't leave this very
minute, / am going to call for help.
Tell me, how did you get Ing"
The man made slight gesture, as
if imposing silence.
"That's not the question. What
I'm interested in is, how l am to get
out?" A savage look for an instant
lighted the face of the unknown Wis
itor. after all, Madame, you have
the right to ask who l am. Allow
me to give you my card"
While saying this he smiled iron
ically and coldly, at the same time
searching his pockets for his card case.
He calmly took card from the case
princess.
The woman took the card in the
to the human enigma who stood be-
fore her. she looked at the card, but
there was no name upon it, just q
piece of white card board. She lifted
her eyes to see her unwelcome visitor
reaching out his hand to the desk.
Not a all disconnected by the fact that
he had been discovered, he opened the
drawer and emptied it of the bank
notes and pearls. These he put in his
pocket, and calmly turned to go.
Sonia Danidoff started to cry out,
but a short, violent sweep of the man. 5
hand struck terror to her heart.
Il beg your pardon. princess, but
when \ give an order l expect to be
obeyed I've already warned you
make 10 ohtcry. I'm going now
Walk with me to the door"
You tiend!'
THAT goes without saying, but
nevertheless you are going with me
to the door. Come, princess, In
waiting"
|
that the man was ready for anything
She felt certain that he would readily
kill her to gain his liberty or preserv,
his life. Hence, she offered no resist
ance, but accompanied him to the doc
of the apartment.
The man, who did not like the ide;
of killing the beautiful woman. knew
well what was passing in her mind
He knew that as soon as the door hae
closed she would rush to the tele
phone and alarm the hotel. Then al
the exits would be closed aind watch
ed. 1t was necessary for him to gaiI
time.
When the door was opened, his de
ciSion had been reached. With Il sud
den, violent gesture the man hurle,
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Princess Sonia from him. She fell
over IL sofa. The unwecome visitor
stepped outside the door, which he
took the prccautiOn to lock before de-
parting.
AS soon as Princess Sonia could
rise to her feet, she rushed to the telc-
phone and gave the alarm.
CLOSE all the DOORS" was her
breathless request to the night tele-
phone operator. i've just been rob-
bed by man who was hidden in my
room. Send some one to open my
door. I've been locked in"
Not until she had telephoned did
she think to look at the card the mys-
terious stranger had given her. On
it now appeared the one word
FANTOMAS
Upon rushing to the elevator, Fan
tomas saw that it was ascending TO
his floor. The cage was empty except
for the operator. The audacious thief
rung the bell. When the door was
opened, he sprang upon the man and
seized him by the throat. At that
very instant the alarm bells began
to ring. The corridors vibrated with
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-09-28

the sound, and all the guests of the
hotel were awakened. The elevator
sank to the ground floor.
In the office the alarm given by the
princess through the night telephone
operator had drained the lobby of all
the employees on duty at that hour
except Louis, the night cashier. He
was busy telephoning for help.
When the elevator reached the Of
flee floor, the elevator man sprang out
and rushed to the desk.
"Quick! the keys!" he gasped.
I'm going for the police"
Louis threw him the keys without
putting down the receiver of the tele-
phone. The man seized them, ran to
the door, which was always kept lock.
ed after midnight, opened the door,
locked it after him, and disappeared
into the night.
All this had happened within three
minutes after the bells had been set
ringing.
The whole hotel was in an uproar.
Hastily dressed people appeared in the
halls; others peered from their doors,
asking the reason for the clamor.
Everyone was questioning everyone
else, and getting no satisfactory an
Swer.
mo one has gone out?" was the
managers first question after Louis
had told him what had happened.
mo one. Wait a minute; the ele-
vator man went out to summon the
police"
The manager ran to the elevator,
thinking to find some clue which
would point to the elevator man him.
self as the author of the crime. Upon
opening the door and looking within
he recoiled with look of horror
Lying on the floor, seemingly dead,
he had beheld a half naked man. Not
until he was taken out to be given
medical attention, did they discover
that he was the elevator man him
self But medical aid was of no avail
The man was dead. Beside him on
the floor of the elevator was found
u dress suit false beard, and pail
of false mustaches. These things
were ample proof that the man who
had committed the series of astound.
ing crimes had been disguised.
As soon as the door to the apartment
o. the Princess Sonia Danidotf had
been forced, the victim within gave
the explanation all We're seeking. The
man who had made the rich haul, the
man who had killed the elevator
operator to effect his escape, the mar
who had successfully eluded pursuit
the man who had made off with $25,'
600 and the priceless string of pearl,
was none other than Fantomas.
The terror stricken guests wer,
with difficulty induced to return tt
their rooms, so great was the fea,
inspired by the name and fame o.
Fantomas.
The following day Detective Juv,
was given charge of the case.
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EPISODE l
"THE PHANTOM CROOK"
THE CHARACTERS

Fantomas-The Gentleman Thief
Gurn
Inspector Juve
Fandor
Actor Valgrand
Guard Nibet
Lady Beltham
Princess Danidoff
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These stories are along typical
French lines, which portray the CROOK"
as he actually is, and not as a hero in
any sense of the word.
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ITO be continued)

The man who hands out free advice
10 others always goes elsewhere sos
his own.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-09-28

When a man says bright thing he
nearly always forgeOs the quotations
TArkB.
Evening journal., 1916-05-15

king and girls for the queen. There
will be a special rehearsal to instruct
them all so that the public corona
tion will 90 through without hitch.
The big golden key gayly decorated
with red. white and blue ribbons, is
now on exhibition In the store win
dow of Mr.. Stoops. Saturday nights
crowd viewed it with amazement and
all sorts of good natured remarks
were made about it. This key will be
presented to the king after he is
crowned by Mayor Rodney 1t is the
main key 10 all the festivities.
Great interest is now being shown
by everyone in New Castle and to-
night monster town meeting will be
held in the town hall so that the citi-
zens can learn all the details from
the fremen and help the red shirt"
boys out on committee work to help
entertain the large attendance expect
ed during the Home Week" 1t is
expected that everyone who can will
be present at this meeting.
AT the close of this week. New
Castle will start to dress herself in
her regal colors and -ook her best for
the carnival Good roads and far
mers days held on Thursday. June /,
promises to be a big one. Governor
Miller and others are invited. The
evening will be known. as fraternal
night and fraternaI societies from
Wilmington and other cities will be
in the marching line.
Evening journal., 1916-05-15
LOOKING UP DATA
ON SHAD INDUSTRY
(Continued from First papel

Continued from First Page
turning from Washington, DC. bound
for Wilmington.
Special services we're held in the
ST. George Presbyterian Church yes
terday. in honor OF Mothers Day"
The NJ. f. Church also held special
services with a grandmothers' choir
as a feature.
Cleanup day will be observed on
Wednesday, and the Board of Trade.
Town Council, the Century Club and
local troop of Boy Scouts will help
TO make II a success.
"The Life OF Our Saviour" in NOV
ing pictures will be given here on Fri
day evening for the benefit of the
Presbyterian Sunday school.
Appeals TO the school and town as
sessment viii be held i'm the fire en-
gine hall tomorrow night.
The young people of this place
held dance in the fire engine hall
Saturday evening with music furnish
e. by the Delaware City orchestra.
John Newsom, William Schools and
Charles Willis OF Salem. n. j., were
arrested Saturday afternoon on
charges of being drunk and disorder,
/ ly. Mayor William Householder fined
the first two SIS and costs each and
/ Willis $40 and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-05-15
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN
MRS. pearl stewart
Admits Herldentity to Police
and is Arraigned for
Larceny
MENTAL CONDITION
WILL BE EXAMINED

The mystery surrounding the ident-
ity of the young woman who was
70 nd early Saturday morning uncOn-
sciOus on the public road near Rich
ardsOn Park, was cleared up late Sat
urday afternoon when the woman re-
vived sufficiently to admit that she
was Mrs. Pea. Stewart, of Cambridge,
Md. II has not been fully explained.
however, how she came 20 be on the
public road near Richardson Park.
She has been i'm this city only a few
days. Her husband Is reported to be
here but has not called on her since
she has been in custody of the police.
Mrs. Stewart was arraigned in
City Court this morning on a charge
Of larceny of a number of valuable
articles including a gold necklace
and several silk dresses from No. sos
Washington street. She was held un-
der $500 bail for a further hearing
tomorrow morning In the meantime
because OF her strange actions an
examination will be made as to
her mental condition The young
woman admitted that she took the
articles, but all of them are said TO
have been returned.
According to information gathered
by the police, Mrs. Stewart is said to
have stayed Friday night at a house
in Browntown. She was seen by a
number of persons walking out the
turnpike early Saturday morning. A
crossing tender near Richardson Park
saw her about $50 o'clock, when she
passed him. About half an hour later
she passed him again. She had no
coat or hat and was crying. In reply
to a question from the crossing
tender. she said her head hurt. A few
seconds later she fell to the road un-
conscious.
She appeared to be still suffering
from mental trouble when arraigned
in court this morning.
Evening journal., 1916-05-15

two selections "A Lover and His Lass"
and "Who Is Sylvia?" we're sung by
the senior girls chorus. John ThOms
accompanied Mr.. Harwitz. while Miss
Adda Smith accompanied the chorus
on the piano.
Those comprising the girls chorus
were: The Misses Emma Ridings. Dora
McElwaine. Ethel Snyder, Hannah
Topkis, Mildred Jenness. AIDA Smith,
Bettina Grayson. Rebecca Townsend,
Margaret Kitchens. Blanche Williams,
Lena Barnes. Rosalie Hillersohn. Alice
L. Roop, Alice Vernon, Margaret
Mnndy. Elizabeth Primrose, Sarah
Reyburn, May PeregOy, Katherine
Robbins, Emma Snyder, Anna Pier
son, Edna Walther and Helen Bush.
The orchestra. under the direction
OF John d. Taylor, played American
Beauty" march and "Hypatica
Waltzes."
Evening journal., 1916-05-15
HEAVY FINES FOR THESE.

Desire for the usual Saturday night
drink was too strong for William
Cook. and as a result ne was fined SO
in City Court this morning.
you have been here a number OF
times, william" said the Judge.
Yes. sir! Thirteen times, your
honor"
"The last time was May 3, was it
not. William ?" asked the judge You
had just gotten out of the workhouse.' y
William was led back to custody with
a sorrOwful face.
Two other offenders confessed to
having been before the court eight
times each on the charge of taking a
bit too much, one of these only re-
Gently. and were also fined $40 ard
costs each
Evening journal., 1916-05-15
Delaware TRUST
CO. new owners
TAKE over BANK
CONTINUED from First Page

Continued from First paEel
from 100000 TO Sl,00O,000 in the
near future.
Colonel J. Ernest Smith. who re-
tires as president. stated today that
one OF his reasons for dispOsing Of
his holding In the trust company was
10 cut down his business activities i'm
a number of concerns in which no
was Interested 10 is unlikely that
Mr. Smith will In any way be active
in the affairs Of the new company fol-
lowing the reorganization this after
noon. but ne probably will devote his
time 10 the charter business in which
he has been Interested
At the final meeting OF the old
board this morning Colonel Smith was
commended by a number OF the direc-
iors for his management OF the af-
fairs Of the trust company since it
was organized several years ago. The
directors presented Colonel Smith
with a handsome platium and diamond
ring
Colonel Smith reported 10 the board
that The past year had been the most
successful in the history Of the bank.
The number Of depositors as we'll as
the amount OF deposits was largely
Increased. The regular semi-annual
dividend Of per cent. and the extra
dividend OF 2 per cent was ordered
paid out OF the profits Of the last six
months
One Of the final acts Of the board
was 20 add nine per cent cf the pro.
hts Of the last six months TO the sur.
plus account. This makes a total div
dend declared during the fiscal year
)f per cent to the stockholders and
l3 per cent. of the earnings added to
he surplus The total surplus at this
lime is slightly more than $4,000.
Colonel Smith also stated that the
new owners will buy, in addition TO
the amount OF stock they already
have, all other stock as OF record of
May that IS offered for the same
amount $500 a sharel that was paid
for the controlling interest. This of.
fer was made by the new owners
when the negotiations for the sale OF
he majority of the stock we're closed
There has been much trading in the
stock since May A. however.
II is reported that the new owners,
after assuming control. will start their
plans for improvements. II Is the
present intention to erect a great Office
building on the site OF the presen.
bank and the two adjoining proper
lies on Market street. also owned by
The trust company and extending back
% King street The trust company
will be provided with spacious Offices
On the first floor and other concerns
IN which the owners are interested
will likely have Offices IN the building
The purchase of the stock of the trust
company carries with it title TO the
above real estate owned by the com
pany.
The company viii erect either
twelve or fourteen-story Office building
of a height greater than the duPon
building. II will have a frontage of u
feet inches on Market street and 2l
feet 6 inches depth from Market to Kim
streets.
II is expected that the BAH Gran
Powder Company will have its Office
in the proposed new building. 1t is nm
derstood the company will change IL
corporate title TO +. /. and f. duPon
Powder Company.