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The age-herald., 1897-08-15

and the grain and tobacco. crops are also heavy. Large crops are being raised and will be harvested on an economic basis, the cost of production being very much below the average of former years. This fact of course, has an important bearing on the net results to the farmer.
 'fThe coal traffic in this section is more or less stimulated by the strikes else- where. but the coal and iron business of ilhe whoCa scahh is steadily expanding. Ilgs export trade in iron is cons tanlIy growing, and Is now becoming an impor- tant feature in southern business affairs. With the settlemen. of the coal troubles in the no.rh, il fs believed that the domes- tic traffic in iron will materially increase. Already a number of additional furnaces in the south have been put ino blast, and arrangements are being completed for a large increase in the production of of iron and for more vigorous operation of rolling mill enterprises. Steel making in the Birmingham district is a. success, and has already given very decided im- petus to kindred enterprises in tha- sac- tion. The coal operators of Alabama, in connection with the Southern Railway company, are making a strong effort ito substitute Alabama coal on the Missis- sippi river and tributary streams south of Gre nville, Miss, in place of Phtsburg coal. The ultimate success of this under taking is. I believe, assured. At present the consumption of Pitt5burg coal in that territory is about 1,250,000 tons annually, much of which is consumed by the sugar makers of Louisiana and other manufac- turing industris. s. With dhe increase in sugar production in Louisiana--an inter- est that promises to extend very rapidly the annual corsump ion of coal will be much larger. The arrar gsments already made for shipping Alabama coal to Green vile and loading it on bargs and sending it down the Mississippi river are such as I am sure will lead ito the capture of th's extensive trade by southern coal miners"
 There is no doubt but that the export coal business is on the increase. The Louisville and Nashville has been forced to put on an extra crew and train be- tween Blocton and Dacoa on account of this increase. This road continues short of cars, 250 being needed in Birmingham and vicinity. The earnings of the "old reliable" for the first week in August, 1897, are $404, BIO; for the same week in August, 1896, $342 ,495, an increase of $61.- S15 The earnings were more than for the same period during any previous year back to 1892, when the earnings were $27,- 245 more.
 The rate war between the four lines, the Southern, Alabama Great Southern, Central of Georgia and Louisville and Nashville ended yesterday afternoon. The limit expired and the people will not likely have such golden opportunity be- fore the summer of 1898.
 
 Maj M. c. Burke, of Montgomery, who is connected with the Louisville and Nashville was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
BUILDING BOOM STILL ON Talk With a Busy and Talented
 Architect. SOME HANDSOME DESIGNS MT. Thos M. Walter Feels Highly Encouraged Over the Outlook for Birmingham
 This Fall and Winter.

IThe construction boom in Birmingham goes steadily forward, regardless of all drawbacks. Hardly a day passes even in this dullest month of the dulIest season ( 'he yea but contracts are let for new and handeome q,esldenees in rfhe best portions of the. city.
 An Age-Herald representative in con-
 versaltion with MT Walter yesterday learned that this progressive and talent ed gentleman is highly hopeful of corltin- ued prosperity in the building line for Birmingham. In fact, he belives that by fall we will have taken on substantial grow'th unequalled by any city in the south.
 Mr. Walkers opinion is worthy of con- sideration, when it is remembered ttnat, though comparatively a new resident If Birmingham, he is conducting one of the largest and busiest architectural offices in 'ahe city. He occupies three well filled offices in the chalifoux building, Nos. 4O4, 405 and 406, and the dtsignls of modern archi Jeoture hang about his walls. The work of his own hand attest to the talent of this antiet. a <
 MT. Walter is deseenid d from family of architects his grandfather, Thomas NJ. Walter, ILL D., from whom he re- celyed instructions. was cme of the Alont distinguished technolog.sts of his day, and lived to the ripe old age of s4 years He designed tine national capitol the Ginard college and filled tine president 8 chair of the American Institute'of ArchiE eeots up eo the time of his death.
 MT. Walters father is also an archi- teot of ability and prominence. So fit is readily seen that Mir. Walter comes by his ability honestly. His successs in Biz mingham has been exceedingly gratify- ing to himself and friends, and the short time required for him 10 establish him. self gives the strongest possible evid nee of the high class of his work.
 Besides prospective buildings aaid nu- meaous hondsome designs Ion paper" Mir Walter has unsd,sr actual construction the following residences:
 Dr. J. s. Giilsepy. residence. cost about $10,000 brick veneer ta+tss as~
 ,afr. B. F. Moore. residence. cost about SC, ,000 brick veneer.
 AIr 0. Chalpfoux. residence. cost about &, ,Oo0
 Maj. E. M. Trtwiler. residence, c5e7t about $f2e00, brick veneer 
 Mir. E. F. Thompson. residence, ccst about $3,O0O.
 MT. w. ". Coghir. residence, cost about g, 800 9
 Mr. l., Rogan, r.sfde:,ce, cost about $6,C00, brick veneer.
 Mir. I. Robinson, q'eeldence cost about $2.5oU
 Atr F. N. Cultom's handsome colorial 10 cost about $10,o00, and e bout If cen others for the ane gent man. to cost about s2500 each.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds to the following realty transac- tions have been filed for record in the probate court:
 Jerry Fountain and wife to W. A. vann, 3 acres in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section S6, township 16, range 3 west; $150.
 w. A. Vann and wife to J. B. Whitfield, above property; $200.
 J. B. Whitfield and wife to Louisa Wheleling, same property; $200.
 N. B. Feagin and wife to P. R. Parsons, lots 34 to 59 and 79 to S3. in Todd & Fea- gins addition to Birmingham; $500.
 George Eustis to P. R. Parsons, tax deed to lot ?, block 80; $9.60.
 National Guana ntee Loan and Trust company to P. R. Parsons, lot 5, block 152, East Lake; $305.
 J. H. Owen and wife to M. c. Beiney, IT acres in northeast quarter of southeast quarter of section 34, and in northwest quarter of southwest quarter of section S5, township IS, range west; $40.
 NJ. c. Berney and wife to w. G. Hurd, same property; $100.
 A Sanquinette and wife to Lulu M. Dunn, 61s acres in northeast corner of the west one-haf of the southwest quarter of section fl, township 17, range vest; $s4O.
 R.. IT. Pearson to Fannie H. Cunning- ham, lot 22 and east ons-half of lots 23 and 24, block 2S city; $3,5OO.
 N. M. Chaml5liss and wife to N. c. Thompson, APO feet off the east side of tfls northwest quarter of the northeast quar- ter of section 29, township 1T, range 1 west; $120.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
TWO BIG PLANTS
Will Resume Operations Monday Morning
 AProsperous Outlook.

Two big industries, That give employ ment to probably 1,50O men, will resume operations tomorrow. One is the Alabama rolling mills at Gate Citty and the O her the Birmingham rolling mills. The lat ter has had its pudding department, which requires the labor of 800 men, in operation for @ week. The finishing de- partment resumes tomorrow The run or this mill will be especially watched with interest because the steel made by the basic open hearth furnace, within stones throw of the mills, will be used for the first time this week.
 Both concerns have big orders in hand and as the finished iron madke. is in good condition the run will likely be without interruption for long period.
 Beth mills have been closed down since July 1, pending the arbitration between the employees and employers in regard ito wages.
 The large stack thah was being hoisted at the steel furnace Thu1eday ev ming and was so badly damaged by fall has been repaired and will be in place Mon- day Gverything in connection vim the rolling mills will be in operation Mon- day with th,a exception of the guide mills.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Imports and Exports

Washington, Aug. 14.-The monthly comparative statement of the imports and exports of the United States for July, issued by the bureau of statistics. shows that the exports of domestic mer- chandise during the month amounted to $70 0,2O3, ,075. gain as compared with July. 1896, of nearly S5,0o0,0oO. For the seven months the increase as compared with the same period last year was over $49,- 100000. The jmports of merchandise during July aggregated s53, ,6SS,4 ,4S9, gain of about $1 100000 Over 50 per cent. was free of duty During the seven months the increase on dutiable mer- cbandise was $19,100,s75 and $65, ,629, ,91S was duty frse. The gold exports for July amounted to S54e0119 and the inn ports s592, ,147. For the seven months there was a decrease in gold expectations of s24. .S31, ,S69 and a decrease of $22, ,263, ,53O in tho gold importations. The silver exports for July amounted to $4,704, ,974 and the imports to $1.012,391. For the seven months there was a decrease of $3,- 706.O11 in tbe exports and a decrease of s1, ,S50636 in he imports.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Dauntless at old Tricks

Washington, Aug. 14.-Information has reached the secretary of the treasury through the state department that the steamer Dauntless is about to take on men and ammunition at Tampa for the insurgents in Cuba. The collector of cus- toms at that port has been instructed to exercise vigilance to prevent infCac- tions of the American and neutrality acts and to communicate with the United States attorney. The assistant secre- tary has also informed the commanders of the revenue fleet to be on the lookout for the Dauntless.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

scare the sioss Iron and Steel company has refused to accept any of the pris- oners tried and convicted in the infer for court on the contract existing be- tween the city and the company. Con- sequently the number of the candidates for admission to the mines has increased and there are now about one dozen awaiting the call of the mine officials.
 There is said to exist some misunder- standing between the company and the city as to whether the company should or should not pay for the time they re- fused to take the prisoners on account of the smallpox scareI It is thought that this will be arranged early next week and the unfortunates will then be taken out to work in Coalburg. It is thoug%At that the first gang will be sent out to- morrow afternoon.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Inferior Criminal Court

Will Thomts, larceny of jewelry from Ed Johnson; $15 and thirty days extra. Tom Castle, assault and battery; s9.S5. Ed. Johnson, burglary and grand lar ceny; bound over to await the action of the grand jury under bond of sS00.
 S. w. Vance, pulling down yellow smallpox flag in violation of the sani- tary ordinances; s5.
 Emanuel Meadows, larceny of stakes from Dunn, Lellande Bros; $5
 Sarah Gardner, abusive language, $9 S5. John Williams, assault and battery on his wife, Jennie Williams; $3.
 J. H. Perry, larceny of an umbrella from Josephine Wallace, dismissed for want, of prosecution and the prosecutrix, Josephine Wallace, taxed with the costs, $2.5O
 Tobe Thomas. loitering and escaping after sentence; sS.
 Several other very minor eases were disposed of and quite a number contn- ued until next week.
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AMONG THE RAILROADS.
Encouraging Interview With Vice-President
 Finley, of the Southern.

vice-President Finley of the Southern Railway system has recently made trip through the south. Upon his return home an interview on the prospects of this section was published In the Manu- facturers' Record and the following ex- tract Is taken therefrom:
 Prom my investigations into the con- ditions existing in that portion of the south lying east of the Mississippi! river and south of the Ohio and Potomac riv- CTS, should say that there are unmis- takable signs of better times in that sec tion.
 'The cotton crop promises to be large
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Circuit Court

J. J. Colman filed a suit against the Avondale Land company for $3,500 dam ages for an alleged breach of contract. He claims to have leased the Avondale Park in October, 1893, for a period of five years, for which he paid $1. He was to have used the place as a residence and for horticultural and Horticultural pur poses and to keep the park open to vis- itors during the day. He alleges that the town of Avondale evicted him in June, 1896, by claiming paramount title to the premises.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
FIRST STAGE ROBBERY
Ever Known to Have Occurred in Yellowstone
 National Park.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The first stage robbery every reported in the Yellow stone National park was reported to- day. Colonel Young announced it to the secretary of the intefior in the follow ing:
 Fort Yellowstone, Wyo., Aug. H. Transportation stage robbed by two men on Salfutura Plateau this morning, $500 taken. Have ordered out every possible man at my disposal and desire authority to offer reward for capture.
 "(Signed) YOUNG,
 "Acting Superintendent. The interior department has no au- thority to offer a reward for the appre- hension of the robbers.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Obituary Notice

To Demaree Lodge S945, K. of IL:
 The undersigned committee appointed to draft resolutions on the death of little Rose Margarette Hit, daughter of our esteemed brother, Walter H. Hit, have attended to that duty, and respectfully report for adoption by the Lodge, the following:
 Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to call from the midst of her parents and devoted friends the beloved little girl, Rose Marguerite Hit, that we herein submit to the Su- preme Dictator, who giveth and taketh away and bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well.
 Resolved That we tender to the parents and friends of this little girl in this dark hour of sorrow our sincere condolence and heartfelt sympathy, and commend ehem to the care of Him who wifi surely give them aid and support.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be en- tered upon the minutes of this lodge and that a copy be presented to the family.
 ESCAR FLOYD,
 'iEtr VIM CHII,DRESS
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made to Americans travelling and the payments for the securities Europs is now selling has drawn materially, partic- ularly wool, purchased before the Ding ley bill became a law. will about offset the debt to the United States. The Stat ist, therefore. is strongly of the opinion that the gold shipments to the United States will not be large
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
The Policeman

Fore. e.gner-u not.ce all your poiicen,en wear stars. What is the special s.gnda- cance of tha;?
 Nsldve Americar-None, I reckon. un- les it is that you oft. r see a star shoot ing and you n yer see 4 hit nythirg
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
County Jail

Henry Edwards, colored. about 5S years old, was brought in by Deputy Sheriff Waldrop from Warrior on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. Justice F. A. Ellis, of Warrior, bound him over to the grand jury on his preliminary trial yesterday.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
ESCAR FLOYD, VIM. CHILDRESS, GEO. ARMSTRONG,
 Committee.
PAINTIING.

Oppositiorls about being over, we will locate shortly on Twerl.ieth street, nsar the old stand and strictly att md 70 bus mess. THE HERMITAGE SIGN co. Pearson Building, Seventeenth street be-
 tween Firs. and Sec3nd avenues.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
City Court

ment. He alleges that they were mar ried in Meridian, Miss, n March, 1892, but she abandoned him two years ago.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Dr. and Mrs. J. c. Dozier are invited to att tend the funeral of the latter from their residence 210S Seventh avenue, Sunday, August 15, at 4:9O p. m. Leave on train Monday morning at o'clock for Marion, Ala,
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
In Kansas

From the Atchtson Globe.
 1t is probable that every wife. at some time in her history, has thought serious ly of leaving her husband, and been talked out of it by her kin. who feared she would come to live with them.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Wul Not Be Iarre

London. Aug 14.-The Statist today, discussing the prospects of the money market thinks that American payments of interest and dividends the remittauces
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Dr. McDonald,s Statement

To the Edibor of the Age-Herad.
 The board of hea1t'h and pr. Due are in no wise responsible for the interview held with me and printed in yesterday morn ing's Age- Herald. =
 M M'nONAT.D
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CHURCH SERVICES.
Methodist

First Chureh-Preaching at Il a. m. by the pastor, Rev Cilby c Kelly. The ser vice at 8 p. m. will be devoted to an "Eca O Meeting of the Epworth League conven- tion recently held in Toronto. Dr. N1w- man will be among the speakers at tn </ meeting. Sunday school at 9:S0 a. m. and class meeting at D. m.
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Church of the Advent-Early celebra- tion of the holy communion a. m. Sun- day school at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon Il a. m John G. Murray, rector.
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Simpson Church, Corner Avenue c and Nineteenth Street-Preaching al Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Mitchell. Sabbath school at 9:90 a. m. Epworith league meeting at D. m.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15
Marriage Licenses

Permits to wed were granted yesterday to J. l. Lacy to Miss Lizzie Alley, and R. G. Sharritt to Miss Francis Reed.
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First Christian church, corner Avenue P and Twenty-first street. Preaching at Il a. n., and in the evening by the pas tor, Rev. J. c. Watson.
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Wesley Chapel.-Preaching at il a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, Rev. F. P. Gull yer. Sabbath school at 10 o'clock. a
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Episcopal

St. Mary y's-on-the- Highlands Divine services and sermon at Il a. m. o. P. Fitzsimmons, rector.
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Elyton Chureh.-Preachi at Il ta. m. and s p. m. by the pastor, Rev. z. A. Bowling.
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Our Lady of Sorrows church, Avenue F and Fourteenth street. First mass 8 a. m.; last mass and benediction, 10 a. m.
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PresbYterian

Third Church, Corner Avenue F and Twenty-second Street.-Preaching et Il a. m. and 745 D. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Bryan. Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m..
 WoOdlawn Church-Preaching at Il a. m. and s D. m. by the pastor, Rev. w. T. MeElory. Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m.
 South Highlands, Highland Avenue.- Preaching a Il a. m. and z 80 D. m. by the pastor, Rev. John Barbour. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Endeavor meeting at 6:45 D. m.
 First Church, Corner Fourth Avenue and Twentyfirst Strest-Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. by the pastor, Rev. A. B. Curry. Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m. Christian EDdeavor meeting at 6:50 D. m.
 Central Church, Corner Fifth Avenue and Twenty First Street-Preachng at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. l.. s. Handley. Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m.
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Cor ner Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street. Preaching at Il a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, Rev. Robert D. Wear. Subject for evening sermon, 'The Contrast ard Analogy as to the Nature and Treatms mt of Smallpox and Sin" Meeting of the Christian Endeavor society at D. m.
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Rev. Thos. J. Beard, Missionary

Rev. Thomas J. Beard( D. D.. mission ary-Ninth Sunday after Trinity: Bes- semer, 10:30 a. m.; WoodIawn, 5 D. m. i; Adamsville, Tuesday 17th, 4:3O D. m.; New Castle, Wednesday, 18th, 8 D. rn.; Ashville, Thursday, 18th p. m.; Cham pion, Friday 20th, 8 D. m.
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Young Mems Christian Association, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street-Gospel service for men every Sunday afternoon at o'clock; Bible class Sunday ? to D. m., Charles Dushan, teacher; Bible class Tuesday 6:30 to 7:3O D. m., James Vinson, teacher.
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Peoples Temple-Preaching at il a. m. and 7:SO p. m., by the pastor, Rev. c. l.. Mann. Sunday school at 10 a. m Meet ing junior league, D. m.
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Baptist

First church-Preaching at Il ~ m. and 7:30 D. m., by the pastor, Rev. B. D. Gray. Sabbath school at 9:30 a. m.
 Second church, Twenty-first avenue, North misunderstanding at Il a. m., and 7:30 D. m., by the pastor, Rev. J. B. Tidwell. Sabbath school at 9:30
 Elyton church-Preaching at II a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, Rev. G. T. Lee. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
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Frank F. Ellis & Co. have just received large shipment of vehicles. Jobbe1s and dealers in town can find full assort- ment of wagons carts, buggies and car riages The enterprlsing firm will cheer fully give prompt attention to out of town correspondence.
 They also handle harness and contrac- tors supplies for road grading, such as barrows, dump carts and can furnish close figures on all lines of vehicles to their customers.
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

Louis Gelders, the popular caterer. has thoroughly ow;u.hauled his restaurant, No no North Twentieth street. the in- aei,t,r and exterior now pre,sen ing neat ness and tidiness pleasing to look upon. MT. Gelders Is always up-to-date and progresstve
The age-herald., 1897-08-15

If business or pleasure calls you to Bessemer go by way of the Birmingham Railway and Electric compan ny's road. It is the best service.
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Wo0dlawn Church-Preaehing at Il a. m. and D. m. by the pastor, Rev. w. T. MeElory. Sabbath school at 930 a. m.
The sun., 1897-12-03
BASKET BALL.

The Wilmington \. A. Basket Ball
team, on Tuesday evening defeated the
Second Regiment Armory team, OF p!ila-
dclphia, 1T that place by the score OF 3 to
;. Smith and Fisher done the best work
t,r the local team. The Wilmington 4.
A. has arranged II game with one OF the
strongest teams in New York, to be
yIaycd on the second Saturday in JAN
lary, in the New Castle Opera House.
This team has never been defeated, and
has some cx-Yalc playcrston it. The
Wilmington team is practising hard fo'
the struggle. The admission will be II
and 20 cents.
The Wilmington A. A. has elected John
Saunders treasurer, and Dr. sNlahaffy as
assistant manager.
The sun., 1897-12-03

K WANTED.-A Good boy. Reference
required. Apply 140l Walnut strrct.
1, From 10 to II o'clock.
The sun., 1897-12-03
sELF-IIELTsT.

II the imcri an bo%crS who are in
England IL present. cannot make 4 ct
Ter showing with The En%ii>, boxers
tIa lhpy lave been doing during tie
last six weeks they ought to pack up
tl.eir gri, ~ and start back t. ibis country.
Tho Tact that four OF Our boxers should
be defeated in rapid succession by thc
Britons is extremely disappointing to
this countly's sports, and it rcalI!
begins to look as il the Engiisl
men haze kept their present buncI
OF crack fighters in hiding until our
boxers had arrived on the other side Of
the water and then stacked them up
against the American boxers, knowing
perfectly we'll that they would be cinches.
the defeats Of Patsey Haley, Tommy
White and Dave Sullivan we're a hare
blow for the American sporting men,
but the quick whipping Of Paddy Pur-
tell, another American boxer, by Arthur
Akers, an English welterweight boxer,
in ninety seconds at the Olympic Sport