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The age-herald., 1898-09-01
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, August 31-(Special. 1.-Two members of the First Alabama regiment have been in the city on furlough for the last few days. and several letters have also been received from members of the Pratt City company in the regiment by friends ill this place, and all of them are unanimous in the opinion that 90 per cent of the men in the regiment wish to return home as soon as is practicable. The men pay high compliment to Colonel Higdon, and say that the men hold him in high esteem, and arc awaiting his return anxiously. -
 The Baptist church and parsonage were sold yesterday to Messrs. Hood S Wheeler, of Birmingham, who will as soon as prac- ticable open up a furniture business on the property, utilizing the buildings thereupon as much as possible The work of building a new Baptist church will be commenced at an early date.
 MT. T. B. Boring, from Powderly, has &C., cepted a position in the eommissary of. the Tennessee company at this place. The infant child of MT. and Mrs. William Bevins died yesterday, and funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.
 MT. John Foley is very sick with slow fever. His recovery is considered as cer- tain, however
 Mrs. A. H. Dunlap is visiting Mrs. George Lambert at Wylam.
 pr. Miller, from Blossburg visited friends in the city yesterday.
 Dr. T. J. Brown has purchased the prop erty of Dr. George Brown on the electric line, consisting of two lots and dwellings, Dr. Brown expects to move into his new residence in about three weeks.
 Miss Matte Miller entertained n few friends last night in a very pleasant man. Ter, in honor of Miss Sanders, who Is wis., iting Mrs. J. B. Wood.
 Dr. J. W. Barksdale, assistant physician 1f Tot, nv rratI cd ctar- day from a pleasant vacation at Meridian Miss,
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
GOT A COPY.
Ambassador Hitchcock Received the
 Czar's Disarmament Scheme.

Washington. Aug. 31.-United States Am bassador Hitchcock, at St. Petersburg has cabled the state department that he has been handed by the Russian minister for foreign affairs, Count Muravieff, copy of the identical note addressed by order of the czar to all of the representatives in St. Petersburg of foreign governments pro- posing a joint conference to consider the question of general disarmament.
 The full text of the note was not cabled by MT. Hitchcock, but will be sent forward by mail. Its character is such as would require something more than a mere ac- knowledgment of receipt, and as the prop osition is such that the acceptance of 1t would involve a radical change fin the for eign policy of the United States it Is sure to receive most earnest attention and con- sideration at the hands of the president and MT. Hay when the latter assumes of- flee.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

E out of the well beaten ruts and stnrg hkr anew on paths that lead to success g and | prosperity of a high degree. The following are the committees ap- 1 pointed at yesterdays meeting. They arc of Selmas best and foremost citizens: Committee on Railroads-W. R. Nelson, 1 chairman; C. W. Hooper w. C. Ward, IT,, | Earnest Lamb, H. s. D. Mallory. ! Committee on Soldlers-E. W. Peftns. chairman; G. H. Craig, V. B. Atkins, c. A. Robbins, J. Craig Smith, J. B. Evans, J. H. Nunnelee.
 Committee on Cahaba River Bridget. H. Robbins, R. H. Mabry, L. E. JeIfries, John Babcock. I. Schwarz, R. D. L. Mel. E. T. Peter W. W. Harper, c. M. Howard, Ed Eliasberg.
 Committee on Commercial C1ub-L. D. Jeffries, W. R. Nelson, Ernest Lamar, D. s. Starr, w. c. Agee.
 The resolutions passed by the meeting were follows:
 Whereas, Through the public press of our city and from other sources, we are in- formed that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company probably has in content plation the building of what is known as the "Repton Gap" and the probable exten- sion of its said line of railway to Selma, and thence to- the mineral fields of Ala bama and
 Whereas, We, the business men of Selma
 
 express our earnest and hearty desire to be put in connection with said railway com pany, Therefore, be 1t resolved, first, that we recognize the fact that the Louisville and Nashville Railway company is a strong, active and progressive railroad corporation, ever alert to- the extension of its great and growing business
 Second. that, in our opinion, as business and professional men, it would be greatly 10 the inuterest or our city to have another linefof railway connecting us directly with another great railway system that will af- lord us freight rates such as our fmpor- tance and location demand.
 Third that we beliee we have city with great material, geographical and commer- cial advantages, and that we hereby ex- press in the most forcible manner our wei- come to the Louisville and Nashville or any other great railway corporation that may desire to enter our gates, and we pledge ourselves to give to 1t or them ear hearty business and moral support
 That committee of five representative business men be appointed by the chair to ascertain the probabilities of this extension, and to confer or correspond with the rail- way officials who may contemplate con- meeting themselves with us, and to show 10 them our resources, material advantages and our commerce.
 The committee on getting a division of soldiers for Selma had meeting this morn- ing, and Senator Pettus, Judge George II. Craig and Capt. V. B. Atkins were ap- pointed a subcommittee to draft letter to Washington setting forth Selma's advan- tages and health.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor.

Whereas information has come to me or the existence of yellow fever at Key West, Florida, Galveston, Texas, and St. Mary Parish, La, and of the further fact that the states of Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas have declared quarantine against said places;
 Now, therefore, l. Joseph F. Johnston, Governor of the state of Alabama, pursu- ant to the authority vested in me by an act to regulate the practice of quarantine in Alabama, approved February 2S, 1884, do hereby proclaim, declare and establish a quarantine against persons, personal bag gage and household goods that have been in use in the said places of Key West, Fla, Galveston, Texas, and St. Mary's Parish, La, and any other place that may become infected with yellow fever.
 The period of detention of persons who may wish to come from the quarantine ter ritory into this state shall be fixed at ten days.
 The rules for the disinfection of persons, personal baggage and household goods that have been in use shall be those adopt ed by the convention held in Atlanta on April 12, 1898.
 This quarantine shall be conducted through the committee of public health of he. state, which Is hereby charged with the duty of and enforcing such measures to carry out the objects of this proclama- tion not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, as it may deem nec- essary.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the state to be affixed at the capitol, in the city of Montgomery. on this, the 2sth day of August, 1898, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twenty-thrd year.
 JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON,
 Governor. By the Governor,
 J. K. JACKSON,
 Secretary of State. 9-1-hur-sat sun-3t
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
LIVINGSTON LOCALS.
Congressman Bankhead in Town-For
 Assistant Clerk of Senate.

Livingston, August S-(Special)-Con- gressman Bankhead was here Monday ar ranging for the primary election in this congressional district which takes place September 10
 Bluff Part and Livingston base ball clubs played match game here Monday, which . resulted in tie.
 Crops are much shorter than the farmers have anticipated Boil worms have done much damage to cotton.
 MT. W. H. Walker of York has returned from Indian territory, where he went to secure a, partner.
 J. s. Roan left today for Indian terri tory, where he will reside in future.
 William s. Ramsey will be a candidate for assistant secretary of the senate. He held elerlsship in the house and is quali- fled to fill the important position. He has received much encouragement from friends all over the state.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
CREST MILL EXPLODED.
Two Employees Were Fatally Injured in
 the Accident.

Anniston, August 31.-(Special)-A ggist mill on the farm of Captain John Floyd Smith, on Choccolocco creek, by whose wa ter it was operated, got beyond control this morning and iran away as it is termed. --
 Two large burr stones exploded on ac- count of the heat caused by the friction and wrecked the mill.
 Curt Smith, of Shinbone, Clay county was fatally injured, and Will Chandler was very badly hurt and may die. Both were employees. -- .
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
EXCURSION
To Atlanta and Return, Sept. 3d., $2.OO
 Round Trip.

An excursion train will leave Birming- ham at 5.O0 D. m. September Sd. via South ern Railway, for Atlanta, arriving at that place at 11:15 D. m., returning, leave At ianta s:oO a. m., September 5. arriving Bir- iningham 100 p. m.
 Separate coaches for white and colored. Fare for the round trip only $2.00
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
BIG COMPANY.
Articles of Incorporation of the Anglo
 American Steel Company Filed. nj :.

Sheffield. August al.)-Artieleso of incorporation of the Anglo-American Steel company, of Sheffield, Ala, have been. filed in the probate court of Colbert county, The capital stock is one million dollars, with authority to increase. The incorpor-s ators are James T. Burns and associates.
 The Sheffield rolling mills begin opera tions Monday next.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
Eczema.

MT. H. T. Shobe, 27o4 Lucas Ave, St. Louis, Mo-, says: My daugh-- ter had Eczema, which covered her head and spread to her face: She was treated by physicians and taken to celebrated health springs, butonly grew worse. Many patent medicines were taken, but without result, until we decided to try S. 8. s. A dozen bottles cured her completely and left her skin per fectiy smooth. Not sign of the dreadful disease has ever returned
The age-herald., 1898-09-01

No fakes with us, we have genuine Closing Out Bargains to move. Come today.
 M. F. Messef. 2olO-2nd Avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-09-01
S.S.S.Fp%fI,s F%I,s Blood

(Swift's Specific) is the only cure for Eczema, and all other obstinate blood diseases. Valuable books mailed free by Swift Snecifc Comuany Atlanta. Ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
VACATION CIRCLES FOR GIRLS.

The Young Women's Christian Association has
arranged Vacation Circles " during the summer
for the entertainment Of the girls who Will be un-
able 10 get away from the city. on Monday even
ings there will be entertainments. concerts read
ings moving pictures and illustrated lectures Bible
study and service Of song will be held every
Tuesday evening. Wednesday evenings VIII be de-
voted 10 physical culture. musical drill and parlor
games lessons in fancy work. embroidery and
millinery will be given on Thursday evenings. and
ing circle - A.,
Is, June r. Under the Cuban Star" stereopticon
entertainment: July H. concert and flower party,
Iuly IS Edlson's moving pictures: July % recita-
lions with music August !. story telers' night.
August s. a midsummer treat; August 10. humorous
readings August q. a visit from Mother Goose.
August % concert and exhibition Of summer work.
Everything is free and all women and girls are
cordia y invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
RECRUITS FOR SETENTYFIRST.
MEN DRILLING. WHILE WOMEN PREPARE
TO NURSE THEM IF THEY
ARE WOUNDED.

When the Womans Relief Corps Of the list Regi-
neut gathered in the armory at Thrty-fourth-st
and Fourth-ave Yesterday afternoon. they shared
tho big drillroon with several squads Of men that
u.ro training or about to train FOR military ser
y,.. They were recruits FOR the list. under Captain
stoddard and also for the hist reserve regiment.
under Colonel Francis. Il IL desired 10 Increase
tho companies from eghty-fve TO the regulation
number OF 100
The work done by the women yesterday was
in the nature Of taking instructions for home
em.rgencv nursing Miss Iindley showed them how
TO make handages Of triangular pieces OF cotton
cloth: these IL was demonstrated could be used
ms sings also one OF the women posed as a
uatiert and her ankle bandaged az It would be
II injured Il was then suspended In a sling. which
WAS fastened 10 a bandage placed round the waist.
and the Young woman was shown how she should
walk with one foot by using another person
shoulder as a crutch. The cravat bandages. as
they were called put to number OF uses.
The treatment for a mutilated or otherwise
badly wounded limb was illustrated; Miss Lndley
showing how the eievating OF the memoer would
air IN stopping h'inorrHdee' anu ~" NV w
quinct "a used , $500, - -.
the flannel abdominal bandages that were cGI on.
were made All the members seemed 70 desire 10
know now 10 meet emergencies OF all kinds, both
In nursing and preparing supplies Many OF me
ideas received were capable. MISS Lailu,vy Saou' u
II Pirrmont on { he Hudson an auxiliary has
ius, been formed by the Point Comfort oiuo. An
assembly OF about NIFTY women met AT ne ne Wios
findlev on the kind OF work needed for the relief
~ soldiers and the workings OF the Red cross.
The organization desires 10 nave the 'u nseS N
Rcd Cross work II Is not yet In full working
order. but will be in a few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
THE Clubs AT DENVER.
ANNUAL. TAX OF TEN CENTS ON EACH MEM
RER VOTED

Denver COL June 24-rhe thousands OF clubs be-
longing TO the General Federation OF Women
Clubs are to be taxed annually at the rate OF 10
cents per capita. This victory was finally won to-
day at the Broadway Theatre amid a host OF par
uamentary points and prolonged applause
Mrs Henrotin. who made effective speech on
behalf of this financial innovation. smiled tri-
umphantly, and the delegation who declared they
would withdraw looked somewhat wilted This was
the breezy session OF the whole convention ana It's
outcome places the federation on a strictly business
instead OF semi-charty basis; .,
o T4 T by s 'J jua 3 shatiuck Of Chicago chair
Of the Ways and Means Hommittee VINO saIa a
coming two years. with prospects OF fully $500
ocers Would ID probably partly assume
The new provision VIII not go INTO ensct nnt
1900 and will bring into the treasury ABOUT so" an
Sr3 Henrotn emphatic in her argumsnis
to cavil parliamentary points, where a great
issue at stake had better stay at hone me h,, On
s while sqGs of 5ns SysRi0n IN ss
Following the free trolley ride was the sduca,
0na G Msr Margaret j. ES@ns OF
with Mrs John S Hanna as local chairman. With
we're TO made YORK b ii Mrs Ac Bs Of
Maine: Miss Alice Bradford Wiles. OF Illinois; Mrs
T r. Ter OF Ne New Mrs " B. Lowe. of Georgia;
Mrs. NJ A. Heating, Of Michigan; Mrs j B. Rom
ley. Of Iowa. and Miss Celia j. ossood' of Col
At the same time held the conference on
Club Methods" in Unity Church. with Mrs.
Cyrus f. Perkins. OF Michigan, chairman. and Mrs.
j. r. Corine local assistant chairman.
Some OF the speakers and their subjects were
Shall Membership Be Limited or Unlimited?
Mrs c. c. Richardson OF Colorado. and Mrs. Sarah
= Plat. OF Colorado. $500 .
Shall Associate Members Be Admitted" Mrs.
Howard Stephenson OF Pennsylvania.
Duties. Advantages and Disadvantages OF Mem
bershp Committees" Mrs. Frederic Lyon Charles.
OF New-York.
Are the Best Results Obtained by Working To-
gether In Groups?" Mrs. W p Hartford. Of Ne
braska.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25

sented: to lazy graduate an ak with which TO
kill time. and Arthur II. Mack delivered
the vaedictory. The assembly-room was crowded
with friends and relatives Of the graduates.
The graduating exercises OF Public School NO
10. y. p. Beers, principal were held yesterday
morning The assemby-room was crowded with
the parents and friends OF the graduates. OF whom
there were hfty-nne. 1t was announced that OF
the twenty-one pupils examined at the Clty So,.
lege from The class Of William A Dalton, twenty
had been admitted. Thrty-nine OF the graduates
of the school go 10 the High School or business;
Benjamin Blumenthal. chairman of the Board or
Inspectors Of the Eighth School District presided
and Mrs. Kate NJ. Bowe presented the graduating
diplomas. The Gruber gold medals were presented
by Armour Anderson. in Mr.. Gruber's absence. 10
Charles A. Bertrand. David Grossman. Frederick
j. Meytrott and John r. Nagle. The Blumenthal
gold medals awarded to Joseph L. schwartz
for general excellence. There were dec Carnations
by Maurice Deutch, David Grossman Joseph l.;
Rosner Samuel Davidowitz. Scion Jacobs. Sig
mund Theil and Henry Fleischer.
At Grammar School No. 8. at Madison-ave and
Eighty ATHEIST. eighty-two boys and fify-eight
girls had their graduating exercises The big class
rooms were crowded with parents and friends or
the young people. The addresses was delivered by
Henry Clay Moses and Elizabeth Crimmins.
The closing exercises Of Public School No q TOOK
place in the schoohouse. At No. 2l0 East Forty
second-st.. Yesterday afternoon. The hall was
tastefuy decorated with the National cOlors. The
programme consisted OF Rotations. vocal and in
strumental music and patriotic songs. large num-
Der of the friends Of the school were In attendance
Colonel j. A Goulden presided. and the Rev DR..
+. s Triple addressed the graduates. the exercises
reflected great credit the principal. Charles {.
Roberts The music was under the direction OF Pro-
lessor Hauschel and Miss Donlon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
wAB WORK or CALIFORNIA WOMEN.

Tho women OF California are proving themseIVps
worthy colleagues Of the great army OF soldiers
o,cononed near the Preside AT san Francisco
,,oa,or cares and responsibilities falling upon
-, from the immediate presence OF the sol
IT, than upon the women OF most OF the other
c,o.na Ipon the arrival Of each Of the many over
,ard trains bearing the soldiers from distant
c.o,es large asse1sblagcs Of women have always
s s,a. tonnd waitin< to pronounce welcome and
, blessing and to dispense wholesome 1000 ana
s,,L and the flowers OF the fragrant land. These
mem are found not only IN the ranks or the Red
l.~oss CONNECTED with the Army and Navy, but are
or,on az all stations-the wealthy society woman
,he woman Of humble means. the Jewess. the Ro-
49,, catholic and the Salvation Army working
side ny side 80, -,
I. g.. ia fhe society women OF the city thht the
c..o &. Indebted for valuable donations and 10 the
..o,,ghtruness Of one OF their youngest members.
,rrs Amy Requa Long. for presenting each one
~ a., s,lliers destined for Manila with an alumni
", badrn upon which IL inscribed the name ana
nom 9 can,ain sarah Fry Of the Salvation Army.
.,,o ,,ofhcrs Of the soldier boys reel deeply IN
drb,ed In ;he large tent Srected 10y her sone , 20
IA the nilitamcn special services are heln hi
,,',.nf intervals and conferences are OFTEN called
20 fonstlf upon the welfare OF each member OF the
cncamped army; 1900 ,r,r, tho small maintain
NJ, 70 the large seaport city. mas under the
e1nervision Of women either given pauiotiG en-
sl,ai,ncnf or Is preparing TO do 20. to swell the
.ci ,15irs' fund and each town has already for-
SDorrS,d i,s donation % bandagcs ana comfort
hoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
RIrHNOND GARDEN PARTY.

At the garden party and dance which will taxi
place this afternoon AZ the home Of Mrs. Charles
Carroll. No $50 Richmond Terrace New Brighton,
Staten Island. the music will he special feature.
Mrs Jacob Berry is the chairman Of the music
committee.
As before stated the entertainment is given fog
the purpose OF raising funds aid the Naval Mil.
tia. The Richmond organization, composed OF
women OF Staten Island is auxiliary to the
Women's Patriotic Relief Association Of this city.
The officers of the former body Mrs. Charles
A. Carroll Mrs. George Johnson. Mrs. Julius
Smith and Mrs. n. NJ Lozier on the executive
board Mrs Egan. Mrs. Joseph Branch and
Mrs. Charles Horton. Those who attend the gar
den party will ind Richmond Terrace easy OF ac-
Boats leave Staten Island ferry al the Bat
terry every few minutes. the sail Is half an hour.
and at the landing the Port Richmond trolley-car
the boat. This will carry the guests to the
door OF Mrs. CAROLS house. Nothing In the nature
of a bazaar has been arranged for. The only arti
Giles sale VIII be small souvenirs and light re-
freshments. which will be sufficiently substantial
20 make the stay Of guests agreeable. The garden
Will be open from until Il o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-25
METCALF-BLISS COTS READY
ONE HUNDRED BEDS TO BE SENT BY
STEAMSHIP RED CROSS on MONDAY.
TWO HI NDRED AND FIFTY MORE AWAITING
sHIPMEST-oNE OF THEM ENTIRELY
EQUIPPED rs EXHIBITED
IN THIS CITY


At the storerooms for supplies for the Red Cross
one Of the cots prepared by the Metcalf-B Bliss cot
Eau;prnent Auxiliary No. is exhibition.
II is furnished with mattress Of cotton instead OF
hair as that material Is pronounced by those eX-
perienced In attending the sick In warm climates
70 no better than the more esteemed curled hair
The rubber sheet is so arranged that 1t can form
a cover or roof 70 the cot 10 protect the patient
from the sun over the whole IS the mosquito
netting A gray blanket two-thirds cotton. Is
provided: also four sheets and four pillow cases
Besides the bed fittings. "A nightshrt, one pair OF
cotton pajamas and an agateware basin and pitcher
are included IN the equipment
one hundred Of these cots viii he sent on the ship
Red Cross when It sails on Monday; $50 more are
ready and waiting for shipment. but cannot 20
by the small vessel which will take the first install
ment Mrs Bliss accompanied by Mr.. Cobb OF
the Red Cross has personally superintended the
purchasing Of these cots. in order TO be sure that
no comfort promised by Auxiliary No should he
lacking
Since the last regular meeting. on June g. larse
number Of subscriptions have come In and num-
Der Of associate members have been added 10 the
auxiliary. Reports from all the summer branches
most encouraging. and the ofnccrs zee , Va
continued interest and zeal may be expected. Mis
Gardner nee DOan. who l. the chairman OF tn'
branch M Northeast Harbor. Me. has been 40
ing able work among tho people or thai ulS'll,l
Bishop Doane If also lending the cause MS N"'"
able assistance.
Circulars asked for by the Roman Catholic clergy
have been distributed and responded TO generously
Nonsignor Mooney the Nicar-t General. sent S-D IN
June t. and the names OF the subscribers are ~
follows.