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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12
FIFTH DAY OF
THE STATE FAIR
One Of the Largest Crowds OF
the Week Attended.


Success has marked the first five days of
the State Fair, and if the same liberal pat
ronage which marked the opening week is
continued, the closing day will chronicle
the most successful fair in the history of
the state.
Today being Sunday there will be on exer-
cises except a sacred concert by the MeXi-
can band this afternoon at o'clock for
the benefit of st. Vincent's hospital and
large crowd will no doubt attend.
The races are growing into popularity and
when the bell sounded yesterday, bringing
the horses to the post, the grand stand
was packed with enthusiasts In front of
the track railing and in the betting Ting
were hundreds of sports pushing their way
to pick the favorites. The ladies took an
unusual interest in the sport and hundreds
of feminine yeils Joined in the great APP
plause of the finishes.
The sport yesterday was of the thrilling
order only one favorite winning. The
bookmakers had all they could do to ham
die the bets and when the horses passed
the wire the men with winning tickets lined
up in strings sometimes fifty feet long.
The Mexican band continues to draw I'M
mese crowds at the afternoon concert and
received encore after encore yesterday. AT
every performance they are forced to play
Ga Paloma" which they render beautl-
fully.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12
Mrs. WinsIow,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL
DREN WHILE. TEBTHING. with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD.
SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN;
CURE WIND COLIC, and Is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world. BE sure and
ask for Mrs Wirslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12
Help Wanted-Dressmaking
department. Ferd Marx.

Sacred Concert, 2:3O o'clock
this afternoon at fair grounds
for benefit of st. Vincent's
charity hospital. Admission
Is cents. No complimentary
tickets honored.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12

The interest in the contest for the most
popular woman in Alabama is increasing,
and though Mrs. Hardeman has a consd-
cradle lead, the race promises to be excit-
ing
Following is the vote for the first four
7a..s.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-12

In your bath room when you can get a
"Barler'' Oil Heater. See them at
u-11-2t SPIRO & LONG co.
The times., 1899-02-28
EXPORT GRAIN RATES.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion VIII Investigate Them.

Upon statements and resolutions filed by
the Chicago Board of Trade, the Interstate
Commerce Commission has ordered an in
vestigation of rates on corn and other
grain TO New York and other North At
lantic seapOrts on shipments for export
The hearing is to take place in Chicago on
March 9. The Chicago Board of Trade res
olutions state that st. Louis and other
Mississippi River points have usually taken
rates TO the seaboard which were ll6 per
cent Of those from Chicago, but that the
lines east of the Mississippi have recently
put in Mississippi River points export
rates on corn originating west OF that
river which are less than those from Chi
cago.
To New York il is said that the export
corn rate from St. Louis is now l3 l-2
cents on shipments from points west of
the Mississippi, while from Chicago d 16-
cent rate is in force. This is claimed to
unjustly discriminate against all producers
and all shippers at points east Of the Mis-
sissippi. The competition of carriers TO
New Orleans and other Gulf points is stated
by the Chicago board TO be the Justification
claimed By the railways for the lower rates
on corn coming from west of the Mississip-
pi, but the board points out that similar
competition exists on corn produced in Illi-
nOis along the line OF the Illinois Central
Railroad. II is also alleged by the Chicago
board that like discrimination exists in ex-
port rates on flour. Over thirty railway
companies are made defendants by the in
VeStigating order.
The times., 1899-02-28
WASHINGTON ADVICES
STRENGTHEN STOCKS
No Extra Session News En-.
courages Spectators.
Wide Fluctuations on Heavy Deal
ing in Sugar Refining.
Steel and Wire aud Federal steel
Also Conspicuous Featurcs-Thc
General Market.

New York. Feb. 27.-The speculation in
the stock market found new incentives to-
day in several developments. The most
important of these was the prospective ad-
journment of Congress with Washington
advices that an extra session was improb-
able. a further favorable influence was
the report that the insurrectiOnary move
ment in the Philippines was upon the
verge of collapse. Saturdays revelation of
the condition of the associated banks occu-
pied a small part in the general discussion,
though its showing was reflected in an
appreciable hardening in the rates for time
loans. The approach of the quarterly div
idend period in large number of i'm
portant stocks had an additional influence
in the trading. Sugar Refining was con-
spicuous feature of the market fuctuating
widely on very heavy dealings. London
houses continued fairly large buyers in this
market, chiefly of the Ontario and Western
group. The dealings in this instance were
again based upon the belief in a reclassi
fication of the company's capital stock,
by which the shareholders will be able to
receive the benefits of the roads surplus
earnings. There We're further reports that
the stock was being bought in the interests
of the New York Central but these were
not generally credited. Manhattan Railway
was very firm in anticipation OF the stock
holders meeting tomorrow, at which the
increase in the company's stock will be rat
flied.
number of very interesting statements
of earnings for the month of January were
reported, among them being those of the
st. Paul, Atchison. and Southern Railway
companies. The ST Paul net earnings
show an increase of 80 1-3 per cent over
last years returns, and the Atchison's
showing was also noteworthy. The granger
shares were very strong and active, as;
We're the Atchison issues. Both Northern
and Union Pacific shares were in better
demand than for long time. and the buy
ing was of a character technically de-
scribed good. 1t is expected that these
companies Will also give good account
of their January operations, and indeed the
results will be likely to increase substan-
TALLY the status of these securities as in
vestments. The dealings in the industrial
division were very busy. Aside from those
in Sugar Refining, the Steel and Wire and
Federal Steel shares were notably strong.
There was a very sharp decline in the
Third Avenue stock upon the positive
statement by a director and counsel for the
company that no consolidation with the
Metropolitan Street Railway is or has been
contemplated. The market closed with
firm undertone. but at recessions from the
days highest level.
The times., 1899-02-28
New York Cotton Market.
A New Orleans Breakfast.

(From Leslie's Weekly.)
There is a place in New Orleans that
strangers are always glad to have pointed
out-Beguey's, over in the French quarter,
kept by Nine. Beguey pronounced Bigaay.
with the accent on the last syllable), and
famous for the breakfasts it serves at IL
O'Clock every morning. Originally this
breakfast was intended for the butchers.
and they contributed TO it the daintiest
meats that the splendid French market in
New Orleans provided from day to day.
Gradually outsiders began to come in, and
now one must engage a seat at breakfast
two days ahead. The morning the writer
was there distinguished Judge of the Su-
preme Court was the principal visitor, and
he, with his family and several guests from
Boston, sat at the head of the table One
long table occupies the little dining room,
to which one climbs by a rickety flight of
stairs. Every Frenchman, when he gets
up, takes cup of coffee and roll. and at
II O'Clock eats his real breakfast. This is
the meal that Nine. Begeuy serves, and it
costs 81. The kitchen is right off of the
dining-room, and there is no pretence OF
adornment. Everything is as plain and
simple as it can be, excepting the food,
and this is the perfection of the gastrono-
mic art. bottle of claret stood at each
place. which. with water imported from
Germany and called blue LABEL was all
there was to drink. until the little cup
of black coffee finished the repast The
first thing served was duck 1t was excel
lent, and so was everything else included
in the eight or nine courses that came on.
and that concluded, singularly enough. with
liver so cooked that the only regret was
that the piece was not larger. 1t takes two
hours to eat a breakfast at Begeuy's. and
you get enough to last you for all day.
The times., 1899-02-28
4 Reformed Dandy.


Before he went away for a months va
cation with rural relatives this Detroit
youth was a veritable lily. a fading crease
in his trousers was a shock TO his nervous
system. He made or revised his toilet at
every opportunity. carrying hand glass in
one pocket, a powder puff in another and
comb In . third 4 hair out of place in
his mustache was most annoying, he new
er yentured ont without gloves, and he
avoided the sun as though his complexion
was that OF society belle. In everything
he was too proper and TOO fastidious for
words.
Now he is back with brouzed face and
hands, has good. hearty laugh. eats like
hunter. and has ceased to be shocked by
the average run OF humanity that he en-
/ counters.
1t was rich. he tells in jolly way, in
refreshing contrast to his former per-
nickeiy style Of conversation. Il reached
the depot with dress suit case valise
and pair of the latest patent feathers that
had to carry in a separate package. There
was Uncle Jake in u worn suit that never
touched him and q hat held over from the
Civil War. After he had wrung my hand
numb he mounted long-hared horse and
told me 10 climb up behind Road 5
rough, he explatned,-'and it's TOO dinged
cold TO bring a team
DiuhHeu IKE a IIshtnohse, nut We rode
right through the town, me with the grip
in one hand, the case In the other and my
shoes over my back like peddler's pack.
came out OF the first party with my hair
in my eyes, my mustache at half mast. and
my clothes looking though | had slept
in them, but We had no end OF fun. II
wasn't long till j was tearing around in
cow-hide boots with my cousins, could
have big time socially without looking as
though | had just come out of bandbox
talked like an educated white man with
horse sense, and began to enjoy life. II
was the best thing that ever happened
The times., 1899-02-28
THE TALENT HAS AN INNING.
Five Fnyorites RIM Home First at
New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 27.-Five favorites
won in succession today and the books re-
turned some OF their large earnings of
dence. landing four winners. In two in
stances he had to do his best TO win. but
in the others he won easily. Rose Apple,
a three-year filly. made her first ap-
pearance in the six furlong event, the
fifth on the card. and was one Of the
warmest tips of the meeting. One book
opened her at 3 to ]. and he was nearly
mobbed. When the price settled she was
10 and at post time was even. The
filly was off last and although in the worst
going TO the far turn, managed to get
into the path In the stretch and won going
away. The handicap brought quite a good
lot TO the post. with Sensational, the
fayorite. After several breakaways SEN
sational got of running and was never
headed. although he was sent TO drive
in the last sixteenth to stall off J. II. C.'s
rush.
First race-Selling. seven furlongs.
Proteus. ) to =. won; Maggie S, second;
Borden, third. Time l.: :34.
Second race-Mile and twenty yards.
Nolandies TO ;, won; Satinwood sec
ond; Our Clara. third. Time, 1:4s 81.
Third race-One and an eighth miles.
Admetus. 9 10 D. won; Tranby, second;
Friar John. third. Time. 1:55 12.
Fourth race-Handicap, one mile. Sem
sational. to s. won: J. H. c., second;
Simon D., third. Time As l2.
Fifth race-Six furlongs. Rose Apple,
even, won; 70 No Sc, second; Mile Post,
third. Time, lis 3-4.
Sixth Selling, one and a sixteenth
miles Stanza, TO /, won; Prince of In
dia, second; Rushfield, third. Time,
.55 "A
The times., 1899-02-28
sunday Trading.
lFrom lhe London pallr NeM

FROM the London Daily NewS.l
German shopkeeper went one Sunday
morning to customer in order to demand
the payment of a long neglected account.
The police heard of this. and regarded it
as violation of the new law against trad
ing during the hours of worship The Of
fender was cited and fined. He appealed
to the kammergericht and was discharged
as innocent. What the law expressly 10 =
bids. says the kammergericht Is any pub
lie or open trading within the prescribed
time. On the police Interpretation, two
men who talked incidentally about their
business relations on Sunday morning on
their way TO church might be arrested as
violators of the law, which would be pal
pably tyrannical and absurd. This recalls
the good old tale OF two sabbatarian far
mers who hit upon causistical method of
doing trade on the Lords day without
breaking the fourth commandment. "Wnat
would you give for that calf" asked one
IF it were not the SABBATH" III it wee
not the Sabbath would give you so
much' naming The sum. Tomorrow
then We will consider II a bargain
The times., 1899-02-28
THE METROPOLITAN SALE.
The Crosby syndicate Generally Be
Iieyed to He the Purchasers.

The price OF the Metropolitan and the
Columbia Railway stocks continued to ad-
vance in a phenomenal way yesterday. and
before the end of the day ii was stated
on F Street that 1925 share had been
paid for a large block of the Metropol
iian stock. A price within dollar of this
was paid on the local exchange at its
regular session. Although nothing pos
tive as 10 the deal for the purchase Of
the controlling interest of the two roads
could be learned it is generally believed
on the street that the deal is either COM
pleted or very near it.
The phenomenal prices paid for the
stocks. double what they were quoted
year ago, caused much excitement on the
exchange and among business men gen.
orally. It is known that in some cases
where entire fortunes were invested in
Metropolitan stock they have been
doubled in the last year. Many holders
who purchased their stock at much lower
prices than the present sold out yesterday
II cannot be learned how many shares
were sold. but careful enquiry leads 10
the belief that at least 1000 shares
changed hands in addition to any sale of
the controlling interest which may have
been made.
There are excellent reasons for be-
lieving that the gentlemen represented by
Messrs. Crosby and Stevens, of the City
and Suburban syndicate, are the bidders
for the two railroads although some de-
malls of this have been made There has
been careful effort 10 conceal the iden-
tity of the principal bidders throughout.
IL may be stated positively that Mr..
StiIson Hutchins is not the party en-
deavoring to secure the roads. state
ment was published in a local paper yes
terday evening TO the effect that Mr.
Hutcbins was endeavoring to purchase the
Metropolitan for the purpose of consol-
idating ii with the Washington and Great
Falls Road and selling out the combined
line to the Crosby syndicate. II was
stated that gossip credited Mr. Hutchins
with being willing to pay 1925 for Metro
politan stock.
a The Great Falls Road is the only one
With the exception Of the Capital Traction.
which has the charter right to purchase
other roads in the District II was stat
ed in the article referred TO that owing
10 this charter right the Great Falls Road
Is IN peculiarly fortunate and impor-
liant position with relation to the several
separate lines owned by the syndicate, in
that 1t might arrange to combine them
into one system without special legisla-
lion. The statement was made that Nh.
Hutchlns owns all the bonds and nearly
all the stock Of the Great Falls Road
Mr.. Hutchins was seen by reporter for
The Times yesterday afternoon in relation
TO the mafirr. He stated positively that
be is not trying TO purchase the MetropoI-
itan Road Mr.. Hutchins said that he
owns the bonds Of the Great Falls but not
all its stock
The times., 1899-02-28
A Non-Conductor of Heat.


The question as to the best means of iso-
lating freezing mixture is one of consid-
erable practical Importance in chemical
and physical work. In the current number
Of the "Berichte." Prof. w Hempel de-
scribes series of comparative experiments
undertaken by him to settle which sub
stance was most suitable for ordinary
work. Starting with a temperature of
about 10 to so degrees below zero cent?
grade, produced by solid carbon dioxide
and ether, the rate of rise of temperature
with time was measured. and as a result
eiderdown was found. TO be the best insu-
lator, wool carefully dried at 100 degrees
centigrade being nearly as good, and hav-
ing the advantage of cheapness.
Three samples of vacuum tubes of the
pattern invented by Professor Dewar, were
also tried, and We're found TO give very
varying results among themselves. and all
being much inferior in insulating power to
either eiderdown or cotton wool. Thus
with eiderdown, rise of u degrees cent?
grade occurred in SS minutes; with dry
wool rise OF 20 to "a degrees in the same
time while the three vacuum iacketed
tubes gave under the same conditions rises
of So, So, and 80 degrees. respectively. The
results would seem to show that trust
worthy Dewar tubes cannot be bought
commercially.
The times., 1899-02-28
PROFIT ON LABOR DAY.
A Report Submitted nt the Central
Lnb0r Union Meeting

The Central Labor Union met last even
ing in Typographical Temple. There was
e large attendance of representatives from
the affiliated unions, and in the abs ance of
the president and secretary the positions
were filled by Henry Lewis and J. W.
Croft respectively.
Andrew Murray, chairman of the Joint
committee from the Central Labor Union
and the Building Trades Council. which
mad charge OF the excursion TO River View
last Labor Day, submitted a final report.
The statement showed that the gross re-
ceipts from the excursion were 81 .43S 60
and the expenses $s5l.9S, leaving balance
OF S5Se.7I
The delegates from the Bakers Union re-
ported that there are number of men in
their union who worked at Camp AIger
and other camps under the Comruissarv
department who have not yet received
their full pay. II is claimed amounts
varying from $50 TO $40 are due the MEM
bers OF the union. A special committee
was appointed TO bring the matter to the
attention OF the Secretary of War.
Credentials were presented by represen-
tatiyes from the Amalgamated Carpenters
the Washington Association of Pattern
Makers. Columbia Typographical Union
NO. lol' and the Printing Pressmen.
The times., 1899-02-28
A BID FOR THE BIG FIGHT.
Rich Brooklyn Club Formed Il
Curry ON Boxing.


New York. Feb GA number of pro-
moters. among whom are said TO be Percy
G. Williams, and other Brooklyn capital
lists, entered the field today with bid for
the fight between Jeffries and Fitzsim-
mons. II is proposed TO erect a large iron
amphitheatre at Bergen Beach, L. l. The
seating capacity will be large. and the
building will be octagonal in form, the
ring being in the centre. One Of the parties
interested in the scheme said:
We Will do all in our power 10 Sc
cure the big match. and are in the game
for other matches OF a high standard. We
will give $4,000 or a percentage of the
receipts, as was done in recent fights at
the Lenox Athletic Club, for contest be-
tween Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, and will
post a forfeit of $1,000 10 be given to the
fighters if we fail TO pull off the event on
schedule time We will guarantee also 10
put up the entire amount of the purse in
any party's hands named by the fighters
two weeks before The battle is decided
The times., 1899-02-28
For In Crime

Thomas Whitfield 4 Co. 40 Wabash ,vo
corner Jackson St, one Of Chicago's oldest and
most prominent druggists recommend Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy for la grippe as it not
oh!y gives a prompt and complete relief but also
IN pneumonia. For sale by Henry Evans Whole.
sale and Retail Druggists 92S + st. NV, and
Conn, ave and ST NV. and l49s Nd ave ne
The times., 1899-02-28
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Heavy CIearances and Crop Damage
Reports Advance Wheat.

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Large clearances, a
sharp drop in temperatures, and dispatches
reporting crop damage caused an advance
of 5-Sd3-4c for wheat over Saturday.
Clearances from the seaboard aggregated
over 100000. California still complains
of drought Russian shipments were only
$4,000, against S02.000 last week and
100000 the same week last year The
worlds shipments We're 1924 900 bushels.
There was an increase in the visible of
302, 600 and in the amount on passage of
100000 bushels. The worlds visible to-
morrow will probably show an increase of
100000 bushels, as compared with de-
crease of 1900, 900 last year. About thirty
boatloads were reported sold at the sea-
board for export, but nothing here.
The times., 1899-02-28
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

OFFICE or THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE Dis
TRlCT OF Washington, Febr1I-
AIRY Is, Is99.-Notice Is hereby given that on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, lsS9 the lease Of the
fish wharf and ash stalls in the city Of Washing
will be sold BY public auction for the term Of
one year, from March l, ls99 as follows: At ,
O'Clock p. m, upon the premises, four fish stalls
in the Georgetown Markethouse 20 the highest
bidder. Terms, cash in advance. Also al 3
O'Clock p. m., the same day, on Street
between 9Th and 9TH NV, in front OF the fsb
stalls OF Centre Washington Market al rights
and privileges granted allowed BY the laws
OF the Corporation Of Washington, TO establish
Wharves docks for the landing. cleaning and
sale Of fish in the city OF Washington and no
wharf dock shall be deemed eligible unless
situated at point on the north side of IN.
Potomac River and Eastern Branch. between lirb
Street east and 18th Street west, TO the highest
bidder. Terms 500 to be paid on the day AZ
sale, and the residue to be paid within five
DAYS from the day OF sale. BY order Of the
Board OF Commissioners, d. C. JOHN b WIGHT
JOHN W. ROSS. LANSING II. BEACH. Conlnis.
soner>. ID. c.
THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. Auctioueers.
fcl6-l0t-eX sun-em
The times., 1899-02-28
Washington stock Exchange

Sales-U. s. Electric Light. cert. 81 600
a 11S 1-2. Capital Traction, 15GS6 is;
20 aS6. Metropolitan r. R.. Asa 220: 1CM
22i. Columbia r. r., 3OG1I9: 2OaIIS.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. "a
So 1-2. Mergenthaler Linotype. 1GdISS:
10G 1sS 1-2; 2OGlS9. After call-U. S.
Electric Light cert. S1.00Od 120. Metro
politan r. r. convertible Gs. 81 ,OOOG 22O
The times., 1899-02-28

nihcent, was not up to the general ex-
pec'atlon. The gross earnings of the tom-
pahy lot the month increased 1867, 900 and
the net SS62, There had been hints that
100000 net increase. The figures were
given out late in the afternoon and traders
Immediately began to sell the preferred
STOCK. There were good buyers at the re-
cession, however, and little net decline Ie-
suited. The opening was AT 65 IA and the
close at GA 5-S The argument of the bears
is that the showing indicates very little
reduction in operating expenses. However,
the general bullish feeling regarding the
stock seems little abated.
The times., 1899-02-28
LADIES' GOODS.
OUR $40 SEWING MACHINES

Come with years guarantee. Instructions
free. penny postal win bring to your house
for inspection. &. AUERBACII, : and II. Gen
eral Agent Light Running Domestic. ie2G6t
The times., 1899-02-28
The New York stoclk market yesterday

The New York stock market yesterday
was in every way traders market" "
Prices were irregular, and at the close
many stocks had made small net advances
and many small declines. 1t is difficult
to predict what the immediate outcome
is likely TO be- and perhaps for no other
reason the opinion generally expressed
yesterday at the close was that no de-
cisive move in either direction is prob
able this week. 1t is not to be doubted,
however that if the situation in the Phil
ippines improves and money remains
cheap the leaders would have little trouble
in starting IA good advance again.