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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-24
CoPPEE's FAD.

prince of Wales initiates the innova- tions in attire of this world-renowned literary man is sufficient to acquire for him what they term in France renom- mee. NJ. Coppee will undoubtedly be responsible for numerous variations in fashionable attire, and the one fad, which he affects above all others, of wearing heavy fur overcoats in the late spring, is likely to be the cause of in- finite personal discomfort to more t An one metropolitan beau. M. Cop pee, however, comes upon distinctly literary mission and will tour the coun- try for msterial for the inevitable book. The Frenchman will probably be here in a few weeks, and then it is likely that Conan Doyle will be outdone. M. Coppee will be welcomed in the houses of the plutocracy, and is likely to be the first lion to receive the homage of the markedly millionaire clique. This is because he brings letters of introduce tion to the first families here and is, moreover, quite social power in Paris. His visit will last, it is stated, fully six months
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dollars clear profit were made by the turn of g couple of hundreds. It looked on the seventh day as if nobody in the business could be induced to take up La Gascogne on any terms, and but three hours before the stanch ship was sighted off Fire island an insur- ance man went all over the street liter ally begging his confreres to help him out of the hole he was in by consenting to relieve him of share of his risk. But.he could not get rid of his policies on any terms, although the rates he of fered were very tempting.
 In fact, this business of reinsuring risks when they have in the course of events become fancy" has devel- oped into something of Q lottery, and the returns in not few instances have been very profitable But the turning up of La Gascogne after every man in the profession had in his heart of hearts given her up as lost has shown that ship may be overdue more than week from purely natural causes, and the alarm felt in similar cases will be much diminished hereafter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-24
SILVER MEN ACTIVE
And Mean to Force Some Action in Germany Agragrians Dissatisfied. Washing ton's Birthday
 Observed.

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The agrarians and their friends, the silver men, are not in such high spirits as at the beginning of the week. At the mass meeting on Monday, when some 1O, ,000 members of the Farmers league acclaimed Herr Won Ploetz's predic- tion of speedy triumph, their hopes were unlimited. They prophesied freely new era of high tariffs, free silver and grain monopoly. They expected an immediate response from the govern ment, and have been much chagrined by the apparent in- d ifference of the ministers to their demon stration.
 The government has not taken any step, to realize the expectations of the bimetal- lists regarding an internationai money conference. Dr. Von Boetticher's speech to the general assembly of German cnanl- bers of com merce yesterday was tue sole official utterance on the subject ano It con- tained nothing satisfactory 10 the agra rlans, except the admission that German agriculture was depressed. Boetticher In fact made a strong defense of Count Von Caprivi's reciprocity treaties. which are the special abomination of the Farmers' league. He said:
 'sLet every body who regards the com- mercial treaties as failure think for mo- ment what would have become of our fn- dustries without this reciprocity policy. The treaties have pot bsen the cause Of the agricultural distress. It is mistake to hold them responsible for it.'
 This explicit utterance is in such bold contrast to Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe's 8 formal declarations and Freiherr Won Ham, mersten Loxten's speeches that It has given rise to reports of dissensions in the cabinet.
 These dissensions are said to have im- periled the position of Herr Won Keller and Freherr Won Hammsrstein, and to hay rendered both somewhat more cautious in their espousal of the agrarian causes. Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe is isupderstood to side with Boe,ticher, who, with his usual pliancy, is fitting his utterances to the emperor's opinions. The newsp apers that take their cue from the chancellery begin to condemn the fervor of the agrarian agitation. The Nord Deutsch Algemeine Zsitung warns the leaders of the Farmers league to abate their deman nds and to cease action, as if their cause were already triumphant. Otherwise, says the writer, the members will simply place weapons in the hands of their enemies, while SUIT ounding their friends with new difficulties.
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A SURPRISE SPRUNG.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 23.-The inves- tigation of the gubernatorial election de- veloped a sensation this morning. Last night the committee completed it's list of omitted a number for MT. Evans alleging fraud in the election. His protest against this omission was to be heard by the com mittee this morning. When the hour for the committee meeting came only two of the democratic members were pres- sent. The other members had left town, it was said. Those two got out of the way before the order could be called and the meeting was broken up by lack of a quorum. The republican protest has been given the local press for publication, built is not on record with the committed 6 paper, and probably will not be got before the leg gislature. The com mittee will leave here in three sections tonight, going to three grand divisions of the state to begin the work of investigation next week.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-24
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.
M. J. WHEELER CO.,. pRopRIEToRs.

Ms J W ahhLhh ck COss
 Hurty Fitzhugh, Lexington, Ky; A Nj Rainer, New York; k k JoIlie, city; w H Hurley, Nashville; J c Huber, Sheboyan, !, Wis; Hallet Thompson, New York: w H Pascoe, New York; Sydney Booth |, Boston; Tate Fletcher, Washington, D C; Miss Florence Rockwell, Mrs A Rockwell, i, New York; F M Hendon, Lynchburg, Va; J Ames, Jackson, Miss; P Ingram, Chat. tanooga; Miss Harrison, Robert L Haines, New York; s H Sprott, Livingston, Ala; Mrs L Long, Jasper; o IA. Bacon, Cleve- land, o; R A Cox, Chicago; W E Rope, A G S; w G Bennypocke, Chattanooga; w H Dunlap, A c 8; J H Fulton, High Point, N C; Emanuel DeRay, Pittsburgh; Miss Beaner Delay, Pittsburgh; Miss B Cur dy, Meridian; E L Garvey, Cincinnati; l; H Craig, Chattanooga; Emile Hirsb, Low ing Levy, New York; L D Godfrey, Gaines vile; E A Harris, St Louis; Ben Watts, Rome, Ga; Thomas Carey, Rochester; J E Wakefield, Boston; James Hutchison, Louisviile; Shaley, Chattanooga, Tenn; s L Rogers, D & T H R R; H D 1atum, Winston, N C; D J Clarke Macon, Ga; Tom Egars, Knoxville; l. Ii Eastman, Troy, 0; Loveman, Bridge port; James Gadsden; A O'Donneli, St Louis; J B McAllister, Chattanooga, Tenn; James Thomas, Long Beach, Miss; w Ii Werner, Tuskaloosa; Mrs J W Davis, Pa- ducab, Ky; " 0 Roberts, Nashville; F M Hendon, Virginia; Prowell, East Lake; J Long, Nashville; T Prince, Gadsden.
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TERsELY TOLD.

Ben NJ. Jacobs 6 Bros. sell furniture. ].
 Twenty-Five per cent reduction on all shoes, except Canister shoes, at T. c. Trove the integrity of this offer for thirty days.
 W. H. Tate was arrested al Pratt City yesterd y and brought to the county jail on charge of assault W with intent 10 mur- der. It is said that he attempted to mur- der Mary Tate.
 Wishing to give time and opportunity to those seeking cheap home places, l will not take holiday on Washington's birth- day, but will keep my office opeu just the same. In meantime those having real es- tate to sell or rent should have it carefully listed with us. c. Berney & Co.,, 2l7 Twenty first street. 9 20 3t
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a n q l S n 0 v @ r seen at the clubs which h e va 8 wont to attend before his eleva- tion to his pres ent o fiji c e, h a s given rise to va rious conje C. t s a m on g the g O s sipers.
 T h e facts of the matter are beginning to be
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Dress Goods Departments.
Monday.

Monday, February 26.
 25 pieces of Dress Goods in solids and mix lures, regular price 40. 50 and 60 cents per yard. For today only, 25 cents per yard.
 32 pieces of striped, plaid, plain and mix ed Dress Goods. former prices 40, 50, 50 and 75 cents per yard. For today only, 33 cents per yard.
 46-inch all- wool Sergcs in black and colors, regular price 75 cents per yard. For today only, 46 cents per yard.
 Silk Crepe Chirons, AZ inches wide. the very latest colors. usual price $1. % per ard. For today only, 69 cents per yard.
 Silk vevet fn cardinal sapphire. terra cotta, ecru an royal purple, regular price Il. 25 per yard. For today only, ST cents per yard.
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derbilt and Mrs. Gerry are regular users of the paper cylinder after din ner are utterly repudiated in cir cles most likely to be well informed. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Astor never smoked cigarette in her life. and the other ladies most certainly have never been observed to make use of the weed at any public or social dinner, what ever they may be thought to do in the privacy ot their palaces. Mr. Astor himself is also much annoyed by state mcnts cmanating from the clubs that it is his habit to buy mp whole rows at the theaters when he cannot have box, in order not to be surrounded by other members of the audience. Now, Mir. and Mrs. Astor are alike in visiting the theatcr in a most democratic man ner, and for persons of their wealth are rarely to be seen in a box, and at matinees usually sit in the orchestra circle like ordinary mortals. Further, both the Astors and Vanderbilts travel in the regular trains and ferryboats between local points, and seldom use special trains unless they have a party of guests with them.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-24
Glove & Handkerchief Departmen
Tuesday. February 2e.

Tuesday, February 26. 50 dozen Ladies' Mignon Kid Gloves, all tan. brown and terra cotta. former price $1. 25 pair. For today only, ss cents pair
 Children's Mittens, all-wool, in brown, navy blue and black. all sizes, usual price 35 cents pair. Far today only, 9 cents per pair.
 100 dozen Chiidren's School Hcndkercniefs, regular price cents each. For touay only i, 2l2 cents each.
 25 dozen Ladies' Hemstitched Handker- chiefs. former price 10 cents each. For to- day only, cents each.
 20 dozen Ladies' Swiss Embroidered Hand kerchiefs usual price 35 cents each. For to- day only, Is cents each.
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as It IS generally HAWAIIS 8 STATE SEAL known that the revenues of the little republic are rather meager. But story got about that with a change of administration these bonds would cer- tainly be guaranteed by the govern ment of the United States, as annexa- tion would make such a guarantee in- evitable. Immediately the bonds went up to a slight premium and were promptly worked off on persons eager for speculation. Then came a story di- rect from Honolulu that President Dole's government. was opposed to the sale of any Hawaiian bonds in this country, and that even in case of an- nexation the Hawaiian republic would refuse to permit any guarantee by our government, as it would be gall ing to Hawaiian national pride to be put in the position of annexing for the money to be made out of the step. The bonds at once took tumble and were bought in by the original hold CTS at a deduction of fully fifty per cent. It is said that the schemers made over s250,000 by this neat little turn. It is no secret in New York that the Hawaiian government is seriously concerned at the manner in which its bonds are being swapped about on Wall street, as it gives decidedly dubious impression of the condition of the native treasury The situation Is the more galling as the Hawaiian treasury is promptly meet ing all demands upon it and it's indcbt- ness need not go begging. It is under stood that tho Hawaiian administration is doing its best to call in all these bonds, but the speculators will not let them go.
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HIM. logne which has been leased by the count for the next three years beginning with the coming autumn. There must be some misappre- hension with reference to the counts means, us he is known to be very well off, and through his cousin is related to the French branch of the Roths- childs. Another cousin of his was formerly French ambassador to the court of the czar, and the count himself last summer gave twenty thousand francs to the hospital at Havre.
 The Goulds themselves have said that there is no truth in the assertion that Miss Anna will formally embrace the Catholic religion, but there can be no doubt that the children of the count and countess, should they be blessed with any, will be brought up in that faith. The dispensation from the pope would be granted on no other terms, and when it is remembered that the Castellanes for eight generations have been stanch supporters of the papacy, it seems likely that the rumors of Miss Gould's conversion to the Catholic faith which were rife when she entered the convent near Versailles about a year ago have some element of probability in them.
 The match is deemed triumph for Mrs. Paran Stevens, who encouraged it from the first, and who gave the bril- liant series of dances and dinners at which the young people saw so much of each other. Oddly enough, it was Mrs. Stevens friend, Princess de Sagan, who introduced the two to each other in Paris. Therefore, everything con- sidered, Miss Gould as well as the count has made very good marriage. The young lady has already presented to her fiance the picture of herself which she painted last summer with the aid of mirror. This painting of ones self was the fad of the season and Miss Gould succeeded, as was generally admitted, better than most of the anna teur artists who took it up. When the count was waiting for an answer to his proposal the young lady got this pie ture from her brother and sent it to the count, thus daintily informing him that his offer was accepted.
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GUESTS OF HONOR.

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 23.-Ihe New Jersey guardsmen spent today as the guests of the Georgia Hussars, and tonight are being given an informal reception by the local military at the Savannah Voun' teer Guards armory. An hour or two were spent al the grounds this afternoon, i, but the shooting was wholly informal, and no compeliiion WAS altem nted.
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cleS by the sys- teInatic attempts of three we'll k n own young members of the K nj c kerbockcr club to spread the report that various we'll known you n g W O m en a r @ a d diet ed t o the cl g a r | t e h a b it. T h e stories now go- ing about that
 Mrs. Astor, Mrs.
 Gould, Mrs. Van
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awaited in New
 York with the keenest interest by the members of t h a t rather wide circle in the m e t r O p O l i S known as t h e gilded youth. M. Coppee is noted the world over for his exquisite ly fla s h lon able attire, and the fact, f, h n f. the
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understood. It seems that, although
 before his election the mayors family were quite powerful socially and were asked everywhere, his honor soon found that his entertainers had some object in their hospitalitics and that dinners and receptions usually masked some nercenary design or other. The
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A COSTLY RIDE.

CUBA, Feb. 23.-ISpeclal.l IA negro by the name of Hubbard Bell, who was beat ing his way on ihe southbound passenger No. 8, started to jump off here and was run over, cutting off one leg below tue knee and cutting the other foot badly.
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the coveted pur- lieus of the Eau bourg, St. A h. toine, and when S h c resides in Paris, and she will reside there per m q Il c n t l y when the honey moon is over, will make her home in the fine old mansion, or more strictly, cha l e t, near the edge of the Dois de Bon
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a national sen- sation. A syndi- cate has been W O r k in g the street with an issue of Hawa- ian bonds. They went first at Q considerable de- d u c tion from
 their face value,
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FIRE IN THE ASToR HOUSE.
QUICK WORK BY FIRE LADDIHs SAVES THAT
 no r,rx

QUICK WORK BY FIKE LADDIHS sAVES THAT
 FAMoOs HosTELRY.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Fire was discov- cred about o'clock this morning in one of the stores under the Astor house, near the Broadway entrance. The store was occu- pied by shoe firm. The smoke from the fire permeated the corridors of the hotel and caused some excitement among the guests, who had been quietly aroused by employees. The engines, however, were quickly at the scene and soon had the flames under control. The loss however, will be considerable, probably S10, ,0O0.
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Man of His Word.

"Here! This horse is blind. Why did you tell mo it's sight was goodS"
 II didn't. said it's sight was never better, ard it's gospel truth. The beast was born blind. "-New York Recorder.
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c a s c 0 g ne, in spite of thefact that when she " a s S K days overdue she had b e c om e what they term in in- surance circles a fancy risk, are at present reaping the rewards of their daring. In one case some A F
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4 CONCISE STATEMENT
By Reliable Lady Regarding a Topic Interesting to ev- tr erybody.

After using the Electropoise two years l can say I consider it the greatest invention of the age. and cannot see how any fam lily can afford to do without one. Two years ago 1 suffered with rheunatism, neuralgia and catarrh. 1 also had q stomach trouble, which als~ affected the action of my heart to an alarming exsent. My two children were pale and deiicate. Now the children are stout and rosy ana my health is as good as ever iu my life.
 have treated many cases with great suc- cess and am convinced that the Electro boise, properly used, is invincible. Noth- iDg could induce me to give mine up.
 do not care for notoriety of any kind, nor have l written this statement for pub lioation, but if 1t can be of any use to you or to suffer ng humanity in any way, you are at lberty to use it. Respectfully,
 MRS. GEO. T. COLLINS. Fulton, Ky, Dec. 8, 1894.
 Pocket Electropoise-Cash price S25, rental terms $10 cash for four mon t. 8, with privilege to purchase by paying $17.50 ad- diiional at the expiration of four months. Book of particulars free.
 DUBOIS & WEBB,
 223 Twenty first Street.
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SPRING-LIKE WEATHER.

MOBILE, Feb. 23.-The weather here now is spring-lik in temperature, with indications that this condition will con- tinue throughout the mardi gras festivi- ties. The town is already filling mp with vieitors
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OREGON'S NEW SENATOR. SALEM, Ore. Feb. 23.-George w. Nc Bride was elected United States senator on the thirtietb ballot.
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yBIRTY-FIyE BOXES OF GOLD.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The American line steamer Paris, which arrived this morning from Southampton, brings thirty-h i've boxes of gold bars, valued at S1 ,470 900, for August Belmont & Co.
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Plain Talk of Today!

interesting every who dollar in the purchase of Dry Goods You will always find THE TRADE PALACE quote their prices down the lowest notch offering patrons Dry Goods that will certainly induce you buy Every yard of goods measured you will always find 36 inches the yardno short in order to balance extremely low prices.
 READ OUR SPECIAL BARGAIN DRY GOODS SALE FOR THIS WEEK.
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Cotton Goods Department.
Friday, March l.

Friday, MATCH I.
 One case of indigo blue Calico, the very best quality, usual price 6 cents per yard. For today only, A cents per yard.
 One case of Turkey red Calico, warranted fast color, latest designs, usual prie 7la cents per yard. For today only, Az cents per y ard. One case yard-wide soft finished Bleached Domestic, regular price cents per yard. For today only, IS yards for $1.00
 40 pieces Apron Ginghams, good quality. For today only, cents per yard.
 500 dozen spools machine thread, war ranted POO yards, all sizes, 2 spools for cents.
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Bankrupt Stock of Shoes.

Thursday, February 28.
 We have succeeded in securing 500 pairs Ladies' and Gents Shoes, the finest makes, which we will close out at fifty cents on the dollar, manufacturers cost. This Is a rare chance to secure frst-class shoe for very little money.
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Hawaii's Bonds.

Wall street has new furry, but it has as yet to assume the proportions of
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Mayor strong's Exclusiveness

The fact that Mayor Strong nowa- days seldom attends social functions
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THE GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
What Will Become of Miss Gould
 When She Is a Countess7
coppce's Expected Visit Fortunes Made h Day Through Delay or Ocean Liuers-Socicty Danes Deny
 That They Smoke.
tcoPYRIGHr. 1895. l

Miss Anna Gould, as the wife of Count de Castenanc, will have admission to
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Repud.ate the Cigarette Habit.
 Considerable indignation has been created in New Yorlx's fashionable cir
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Franco,. Connea,s t,lotb.s.

The arrival of Francois Coppee, the distinguished French academician, is
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Fortunes Made from Fancy Risks.

The underwriters who were not afraid to take flyers on the cargo of La
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White Goods Department.

Wednesday,, February 2z. New Spring DuckinK. regular price 5 cents per yard. For today only, Sls cents per yard. Cotton Crepons in canary, light blue. yell low, isle green and lilac, former price 25 cents per yard. For today only, Is cents per yard.
 20 pieces new checked Nainsooks, well worth 7l2 cents per yard. For today only, E cents per yard.
 All our Is and 20 cent fancy Sateens for to- day only, 10 cents per yard.
 25 pieces new dotted Swiss. regular price Is cents per yard. For today only, 10 cents per yard.
 N. B.-We have placed on our Barg Silks, Woolen Dress Goods, Sateens, C ries, Swiss, Hamburg and Nainsook ed half of the regular price. THE TRAD.
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Drapery and Lace Curtains.
Saturday, March 2.

Saturday, March 2.
 10 pieces Silkaline. regular 12la and Is cents per yard. For today only, cents per yard.
 pieces Drapery Swiss, assorted, col ored figures, former price 25 cents per yard. For today only, 12l2 cents per yard.
 10 pieces Japanese Draperies, handsome patterns, usual price 30 cents per yard. For today only, 19 cents per yard.
 100 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3yards long, taped bound edges, regular price S1 25 10 pair Irish Point Lace Curtains, yards long, former price S4. 50 per pair. For today only, $2. 29 per pair. in Counters for this week remnants of licoes, Ginghams, Colored Embroide- es, which we offer for less than one-. E. PALACE, enue, Birmingham, Ala.