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The age-herald., 1898-09-04
PIG IRON STOCK
 BEING REDUCED
Stock of Birmingham District
 Decreased 10000 Tons
DURING MONTH OF AUGUST
The Tennessee Company Disposes of 25OOO Tons and Sloss Company 10000 - Indicates Healthy
 Condition of Market.

The stock of pig iron in the Birmingham district was reduced about 40,OoO tons during the month of August This includes the iron in the warrant yards and in the furnace yards.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's stock was reduced in round numbers s5,OOO tons.
 The Sloss Iron and Steel company dis posed of 10000 tons of it's reserve during that time.
 It is estimated that the other furnaces in the district sold at least 5O,OOO tons of their stock making a total reduction in the stock of 10000 tons.
 The exact number of tons that were in stock on August in Alabama is not known but estimating it it at 10000 tons it will be seen that it has been reduced about one fifth.
 Of course, the figures given do not in- clude the iron turned out by the furnaces during the month, all of which was sold. They refer merely to iron that Is kept in stock waiting for an emergency
 There is nothing that shows a stronger condition of the market than a decrease of the stock, and such condition is fol- lowed almost invariably by an advance in prices. This is evidenced by the increase of iron from SIPS to s7.75 during the month of August.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04

in this state, where he was born about forty-one years ago. His mother still lives in that city, and his younger brother is, Allen M. Garber of Talladega, one of the best-known and most popular lawyers in the state. He also had numerous friends in Alabama, made in his youth, to whom his death was indeed a most unpleasant sur prise Nothing was known in Alabama of his sickness until the news of his death came.
 Judge Garber went to San Francisco about 1874 where he studied law From 1879 to 1884 he lived in Eureka, New, where he served one term as district attorney. He afterwards returned to San Francisco and for several years was a member of the firm of Garber, Thornton & Bishop.
 In 1888 he was eleced judge of the superior court of San Francisco and during his term of office he won the admiration and friend ship of the entire legal fraternity. His friends say that he was a man of great geniality of temperament and fine culture. In addition to being an exceptionally we'll read lawyer he possessed a quick percep tion and almost unerring judgment.
 He resigned his position on the bench in 1893 to resume the practice of law In 1895 the firm of Garber, Boalt & Bishop was formed, which continued till the time of Judge Garber's death.
 He was unmarried and for many years prior to his death lived at the Palace hotel.
 There was gentleman in the city yester- day who had several newspaper clippings published in San Francisco at the time of Judge Garbers death, all of which spoke in the highest terms of the deceased Ala bamian.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
SISTERS TO BEGIN
 WORK AT ONCE
Temporary Quarters Secured for
 Charity Hospital.
FATHER LANN0N IN THE CITY
L ooking Over the Ground-The Main Hospital Will Cost Near $2OO,- OOO-Smaller Structure Will
 First Be Erected.

In few weeks the noble Sisters of Char ity will invade the city, and will at once take up their work of mercy. Their com ing will be heralded with joy by the citi- or condition, since their mission is conse- crated to the work of relieving suffering humanity.
 The proposed Charity Hospital to be erected and maintained by these noble wo- men is now certainty. and as soon as plans can be drawn and the necessary de- tails arranged work will begin on the build ings.
 The Sisters will not, however, wait until the hospital is completed, but will estab- fish temporary hospital. A well-adapted building has been secured, and will be fit- ted for hospital purposes.
 There are now about 165 Sisters of Char ity in the various military camps through out the states and in Cuba, and as soon as some of the regiments are mustered out of service some of these Sisters will be sent to Birmingham to take up the work.
 
 der of Emmettsburg, Md, who arrived in the city a few days ago in the interest of the hospital, is greatly pleased with the site on Fountain Heights. and speaks most encouragingly of the movement.
 Since his arrival here he has been quite busy looking over the field and arranging details. Through Father P. A. O'Reilley of St. Paul's church he has been informed of the exact status of affairs locally, and has somewhat disclosed the plans of the Sis ters, which promise vastly more than was at first supposed
 Father Lannon has consulted with several architects, and they will be invited to pre- pare plans according to his suggestions When completed the hospital will cost be- tween $15O,OOO and S2OO,OOO, but at present only one building will be erected at cost of $40,0O0.
 The building will be fitted up with the most modern appliances. and when com pleted will be one of the finest hospitals in the country.
 Father OReilley, Father Lannon and Bishop Allen of Mobile, who was in the city yesterday, drove out to the site, and were greatly pleased with it's location. The lot is beautifully situated. It is well ele- vated and will be admirably drained, and is 330x360 feet.
 Father Lannon will return to his home in few days and will report to the Sis ters, making such suggestions as he may see fit.
 Bishop Allen, who is greatly interested in the work, left yesterday afternoon for De catur. where he will officiate today.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
CHAPLAIN FITZSIMMONS
Of the First Alabama Will Arrive In
 Birmingham This Morning.

A telegram was received by General B. W. Fucker from Chaplain o. P. Fitzsimmons at Jacksonville, Fla, yesterday afternoon, saying that he would arrive in Birming- ham this morning over the Louisville and Nashville railroad at 1:35 o'clock.
 The chaplain has intended to come on fur tough for some time past, but was prevent ed from doing so by troubles In the regi- ment
 The telegram did not say how long he would remain in Birmingham, but as the First Alabama is to be mustered out at once, it is supposed that he will not return to his regiment.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
MONUMENT TO WILLY BOND
To Be Unveiled This Afternoon b,
 Woodmen of the World
JOS. F. JOHNSTON, Governor of Alabama

The Woodmen of the World, Magic City camp No. 1, will unveil the monument erected by them to their late sovereign, Wiley Bond, at Woodlawn cemetery, this afternoon at O clock. Palmetto camp and Pratt City camp have promised to partic- ipate and there will be quite a gathering of choppers. The procession will start at 3:9O D. m. from the hall at 2C2112 Third avenue and will board the Traction com panys cars at Nineteenth street.
 This order Is the only one that honors each of its deceased brothers by erecting to their memory a handsome monument One is being already prepared for the grave Of Phillip N Finch, whose loss is now so deep- ly regretted in Birming ham.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
Grand Army Advance Guard

Cincinnati, September 3.-The advance guard of the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, which will be held here next week, began arriving here today. The early arrivals are arrang- ing the headquarter of different state de- partments for the posts that will be here Monday. Quite demonstration IS ex- pected on Monday, as the Labor Day parade will he the opening event after the dedica- t,on of the camps. The naval parade Is on Tuesday, the Grand Army parade on "wednesday and the civic and industrial parade with the Peace Jubilee on Thurs
The age-herald., 1898-09-04

heroism displayed by the men of the south whenever and wherever opportunity per- mitted, seems to make it peculiarly fitting that here in the very heart of the south the return of peace should be appropriately celebrated.
 There surely can be no more fitting place for this celebration than the city that, ac- cording to population, gave the largest number of volunteers and was conspicuous for it's promptness in responding, and for the splendid character of the young men it sent to the front.
 Yours truly,
 JOS. F. JOHNSTON,
 Governor of Alabama.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
New Directory for 1899

The Maloney Directory company have their solicitors now at work getting up or ders for advertising and copies of the new 1899 directory. The canvass for the names will be commenced after the first of Octo- her. The publishers will endeavor to have fhe 1899 directory out as early in December a s possible and are now getting up all the subscriptions for books and advertisements in order to facilitate the work.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
AUGUST TAKES THE PALM. It Was the Wettest Month in History of
 Birmingham.

August was the wettest August in the history of Birmingham-tha is, so far as the records show.
 There were sixteen days in the month in which there was over .01 of an inch rain inches.
 The records, as kept by Ben M. Jacobs,
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
BANK CLEARINGS
For Past Week Show Decided Increase
 Nearly $lOo,OOo Over Last Year

The bank clearings for the past week were $404 656.20, decided advance over the preceding week, for which time the clear ings were s355,991.5O This may be partially accounted for in that "pay day." Septem- Der, is included in last weeks figures.
 But as compared with the corresponding week of 1897. last week is nearly $100 DUO ahead The clearngs for that week were only $317 ,9S6.11
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
since 1893 shows the August rainfalls to have been as follows:
Inches rainfall.

This gives an average of 4.05 inches.
 Although August was the rainiest month of that name in six years, 1t was not the coolest, though it was nearly so. The mean temperature for 1893 was S2 degrees Fahren- heit; for 1894 79 degrees; for 1895, S4 de- grees for 1896, S3 degrees; for 1897, so de- grees; for 1S9s 80 degrees-an average for the six years of S1 degrees.
 The maximum temperature for each day liz, 4l,o. tla foll
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
JUDGE EUGENE R. CAREER
Of San Francisco, Died in July-Related
 to Garbers in This State.

It is known only to a comparatively few people in Alabama that Judge Eugene R. Garber, formerly of this state, but who moved to San Francisco twenty years ago, died in that city on July 13 from brain trouble, caused by an abscess In the ear.
 The deceased was native of Livingston,
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
PERSONAL.

M. P. Messer leaves tomorrow for Cin- cinnati on a business trip.
 Private Culmer Swanson of the First Ala bama returned to Jacksonville yesterday,
 Jack Montgomery leaves tomorrow for Starksville, Miss, where he will visit rela- tives before returning to the university at Clarksville, Tenn.
 Leon w. Friedman leaves this morning for a vacation trip to Chattanooga, Cincin- natl, St. Louis and Omaha. He will be ac- companied by Leo Rich.
 Dr. A. E. Meadow of Blocton passed through the city last night en route to Chi cago, where he will spend the winter in the medical college and hospitals of that city.
 Miss Jimmie Byrd is enjoying a few weeks vacation from her choir work and musical studies in New York with friends and relatives in Birmingham and Wood- lawn.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
Excursion to Atlanta

A big excursion was run to Atlanta yes- terday afternoon by the Southern road. There were six passenger coaches on the train, all of them loaded, about 45O people in all
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
pr. Grove III

Dr. J. B. Grove, chairman of the state executive committee of the populist party, is quite i'll at the Hillman hospital, suffer- ing from inflammation of the kidneys.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
Terpsichorean Carnival

There will be rehearsal of the children at the Armory tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and the Bohemians at p. m.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04
Excursion to Hawking Springs

Excursion tickets will be on all of today on the Bessemer dummy line between the city and Hawkins Springs. The round trip ticket is only 10 cents. and it is ex- pected that large crowd1 will go out.
The age-herald., 1898-09-04

owINGs BOOK STORE. 21o5 2d. Aveue
The age-herald., 1898-09-04

M. P. Messer leaves tomorrow for Cin- cinnati on a business trip.
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
NEGLIGENT CONTRACTORS.
School No. 1876 Inspector Says the

Mayor Hoos. this morning, had James
II. Rafter, the inspector of new School
No 10, on Johnston and Manning avenues
in his office to explain the cause OF tne
delay in the erection of that school house
This building will be the last of the new
school houses to be finished, and for this
reason the inspector was asked to explain
the cause of tardiness. Rafter said that
things seemed to go wrong right from the
start. Delays in getting builing material
were the main causes. and further that
the contractors seemed to do things about
as they pleased. They ignored him cons
pletely, he said, and he could not get them
to hurry He added that the work wos
now going along smoothly, and would be
finished shortly.
Director John j. Broderick, of the Board
of Eaucation, made similar remarks to
those made by the inspector, and said
that the contractors were very slow. He
had been to Sea Girt with the companies
of the Fourth Regiment, he said. ana
during the time he was absent, the work
feel back because he was not there TO
urge on the contractors. However, On
his return about two weeks ago, he had a
decidedly interesting interview with the
contractors, one that was not relished ny
them. Since he has been back, he has
had the work pushed as rapidly as posi-
bic. and he told a News reporter that
he thought the building would be ready
for occupancy by rhe middle of October.
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
VOORHEES, RESIGNATION.
t VIII Be Forthcoming
Early Next Week.


Especial to .'The jersey City News.
TRENTON, Oct j, 1S9S.-Governor Voor-
hees' resignation of his seat in the State
Senate as the representative of Union
county will be forthcoming within the
next few days, in order to pave the way
in time for the election of his successor
at the approaching general election. It
has been understood that he would re-
sign on October or 6, and before the
end of next week he will have stepped
down from the position
The theory that Mr. VOORHEES, can hold
the Acting Governorship after departing
from the Senate is not regarded as a
safe one in the councils of his party. He
became Acting Governor by virtue of his
occupancy Of the presiding officer chair
Ia the Senate upon the withdrawal OF
Governor Griggs to go to Washington and
the better opinion Is that the Governor
shin goes with the office and not with
the man. The State will, therefore, have
a third Governor within year, before
many days. The Constitution points out
David O. Watkins, the Speaker of the
House of Assembly, as the third.
That Prosecutor Crane is not to resign
his OFFICIAL position in Essex to accept
the nomination is an interesting bit Of
information given out on his own author.
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
TWELFTH WARD DEMOCRATS.
They Endorse Cranes Nomination
with Much Enthusiasm.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club met
last evening at Liederkranz Hall only
long enough to enthusiastically endorse
E:lVin w Crane for Governor. There had
been some misunderstanding concerning
The meeting, a sign having been out for
several days announcing that the meeting
night had been changed from Friday to
Tuesday night. This was done mad
xertently by the manager of the hall,
who had been waited upon BY the ward
committee to secure some other night IN
stead OF Friday night for the regular
meetings, as the members Of the County
C N8sittca from the wArds ea1sFaat he pres
lenf The committee was Informed that
the club could nave The hall on Tuesday
nights. and that satisfied the ward COM
mittee, hut the matter had not been acted
upon BY the club.
Circulars were yesterday distributed
announcing last nights meeting and the
announcement in front of the hall
changed. There was a pretty large crowd
in attendance, but President Nolan was
at d conference of the Street and Water
Commissioners downtown. and Secretary
Enwright is at Sea Girt with the Fourth
Regiment. His books were not available
Vice President Charles Smith presided
during last nights short session The
meeting adjourned until next Tuesday
evening and every member of the club
will be notified by postal card.
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01

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s,,,,a i dietata me nolicv az fhe narty.
ana the healers are mad ali the wav
t,rouab There is much loud murmuring
an,ons tha narsons who get down among
tbe masses and ID the real work of the
ca rnnaign. the work thar brings out the
voter and causes him to deposit the right
ticket In tba box The grumbling is very
loud. and threats to punish the leaders
by electing the Democratic ticket are even
1t this early dav dIsfinctly heard throug-
out the land. Another source Of worri-
ment to the Republican state leaders is
the Essex Assembly ticket. with bru-
tai disregard of the feeling of the men
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
HUDSON ENDORSES CRANE
Enthusiastic Meeting Of the
Democratic County
Committee.

An enthusiastic meeting OF the Deihe-
cratic County Committee was hela u
Fischer's Hall last night.
The Democratic nominee for Governor
Elvin W. Crane, was endorsed afle
pledged the entire support of the county
The party platform was approved and en-
dorsed amid tremendous applause. Ar
rangements were made for the enrolment
of Democratic voters next Wednesday
evening. The enrolment boards VIII
meet at the time and places DESIGNATED
in a general call. which appears IN an
other column of this paper.
on the evening of October u the prins-
aries for the election of Congressional
Senatorial Assembly, Freeholdsr and
Boulevard Commissioner candidates Will
be held. The primaries will be held az
the same places as the enrolment. On
fhe same occasion there will be an eiee-
ton of members to the County Commit
rec A resolution was passed last night
holding P. Fl. Murphy, Secretary OF the
committee. personally responsible for al
fees AS a consequence the
Secretary has announced that under no
circumstances will he recognize peti-
tion which is not accompanied by the
regular nomination fee
The Campaign Committee will issue an
address to the voters of the county 'fhe
same committee instructed the several
precinct committeeman to organize their
precinct clubs at once and be in readi-
ness by the latter part OF next week g
enter upon a vigorous campaign Ile
members were also instructed to furnish
the Campaign Committee with the names
and location of every hall in their re-
spective bailiwicks and also what nights
they can be engaged The. Campaign
Committee proposes holding an unusual
number of mass meetings. Speakers from
all parts of the State will discuss the;
ca rnnaigna Issues
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
FOUND DEAD IN HIS CABINIDSCUSS WATER SUPPLY.



Richard McGlermond, fifty years old.
"a ptain Of the canal boat Sylvan Stream,
was found dead this morning in the cabin
Of his boat. which was lying at The foot
of Morris street. There are some sus-
picious circumstances connected with his
death. although the police scout the
theory Of foul play. AfeGaernaond's = body
was taken to Speer morgue.
Kate Ryan. thirty years old. was the
only other person aboard the boat She
was arrested by Patrolnlan BraunwaId
of the Gregory street station ana wiil pc
held until Couns Physician ccnverse
makes known the result Of the autopsy
which he will make upon the body Of
lMeCIerrnond The woman is the only one
thus far who hints at foul play and she
throws suspicious upon an unknown man.
Kate Ryan claims to be the dead mans
niece She was his only companion on the
Sylvan Stream.
The canal boat arrived in Jersey city
yesterday from Bordentown. Early last
evening Captain McCIermond went
ashore. He returned shortly after mid
night and retired to his cabin. From all
accounts he had spent the evening in
drinking in the saloons in the vicinity of
the docks. AT $50 o'clock this morning
the Ryan woman called him. He did not
reply. She then entered his cabin and
shook him vigorously to arouse him. He
did not move. Then she noticed a strange
look on his face. She placed her ear to
his heart and found that it was not beat
ing He was dead, but his body was not
YET cold. She ran screaming upon the
dock. Her cries attracted the attention
of a number Of boatmen and loungers
AS soon as she had quIeted sufficiently
they questioned her and found out what
had occurred. The police of the Gregory
street station were notified and Patrol1nan
Braunwald was sent to investigate. After
hearing the story the woman told he ar
rested her. She was held in the Office of
the Gregory street station until Chief of
Police Murphy arrived at eight o'clock
ard then she was placed in a cell. Be-
fore the Chief arrived she made a state
ment. She said
'McClermond was my uncle. | lived
with him. His relatives belong in Phila
delphia. We arrived in Jersey City yes
terday. Last night he went ashore am
sure he must have had considerable
money with him, for he told me before
going that he was going to New York
today to buy some new clothes for him
self and new dress for me- He came
back shortly after midnight, accompanied.
by a man | have never seen before. He
appeared badly dazed. but did not ex-
hibit the usual symptoms of a drunken
man. The stranger put him aboard and
left. Ny uncle went tn his cabin. This
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
THERE IS NO BETTER

[From the Trenton True American. ]
All personal preference aside, the DEM
ocratic Convention could not have named
a more creditable and worthy candidate
than Elvin W. Crane, of Essex.
Born in 1858 of a family connected with
the earliest history of East Jersey, Mr.
Cranes whole life has been spent in the
State and in touch with its great move
of the late Prosecutor Abeel, as poor
boy, he soon mastered the important work
of the office and became most valuable
aid, and later was appointed assistant
prosecutor, in the closing years of Col.
Abeel,s term and during Prosecutor
Keens administration In 1889 he was
appointed by Governor Green to be pros
ecutor and reappointed BY Governor
Werts In 1894
In all the years of his public service
he has been careful and considerate In
the exercise OF the powers OF his great
office; fearless in the acceptance of It's
responsibilities and performance of its du-
ties and most serupulous in his faithful
performance of the trust reposed In him.
In all his record no man can point to a
single misuse or abuse of the powers con-
fided to him. IN 1859 he was elected TO
the Assembly from the Sixth district of
Essex, and served his term acceptably
to his country and beneficially to the
State He is in the full yigor of an in
telligent manhood, enriched by great ex-
perience with public men and measures,
of an evenly balanced mind, of thorough
acquaintance with the State and its in
stitutions. and of a tireless vigor IN the
performance of his public duties. His Vic
tory was achieved by the young men OF
Newark, of whom he has been and Is q
favorite, and who will back his nomina-
tion with jealous efforts for his election.
His is an ideal nomination and sue
cessful one.
The Jersey City news., 1898-10-01
CHANGE IN STATE COMMITTEE.
Gov. Voorhees, Reported to Have SUBJ
stituted Mr.. Fowler for Mr. Gummere

Foster NJ. Voorhees,, Republican candi-
date for Governor. has, it was reported
selected the members at large of the
State Republican Committee. His selec-
tions are Garret A. Hobart of Passaic,
Franklin Murphy of Essex, William Bet
tie OF Camden and Congressman Charles
N. Fowler Of Union.
Barker Gummere, of Mercer, who has
served as member-at-large for several
years. was not renamed. His place IS
taken by Congressman Fowler, who is
Candidate Voorhees, personal friend.
Messrs. Hobart, Murphy and Bette are
on the committee at present