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The times., 1899-10-15

36-inch all-wool Surah Serges.
36-inch all-wool Ladies Cloths.
40-inch all-wool Novelty Mixtures
36-inch all-wool Homespuns.
36-inch Handsome Plaids.
46-inch all-wool Imperial Serges.
45-inch all-wool Henriettas.
50-inch all-wool Fancy Cloths.
46-inch all-wool Paquin Serges.
3S-inch allwool Poplins.
3S-inch all-wool GRANTEES.
45-inch all-wool Novelty Mixtures.
45-inch all-wool Cheviots.
42-inch all-wool and silk Plaids.
45-inch all-wool Poplins.
45-inch Silk and Wool Novelties.
50-inch Camels Hair Cheviots.
52-inch Homespun Cheviots.
50-inch Venetian Cloths.
50-inch fine face Broadcloths.
45-inch Granite Weaves.
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

amps lit today ? NJ
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STREET LIGHTING.

High tide de.......4:IS An. and 4:46 PM.
Low tide. 80 NJ and 1I;26 PM.
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TIDE TABLE.

New Full ....... 18th
First quarter...... .l2th Last quarter. 10Th
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PHASES oF THE MOON FOR OCTOBER.

Sun rose. ....e:10 AN. Sun sets...... .5:21 P. N.
Moon rises. Moon sets. s.....2;H AN.
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Upholstery Department.

The first intelligence of extraordinary values printed
day. The opening of homes that have been closed during the
and the quick recognition of deficiencies
that exist them will make vigorous demand for these
bargains Everything is timely and temptngy priced.
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Now's the Time

To Iay in your coal supply There'ssprospect Of
another advance in coal prices. Better be early
and place your orders now. A word TO the wise
is sufficient.
The times., 1899-10-15

Special-300 very finest real Saxony,
Brussels, Arabian and Duchess Lace Cur
tain Corners, length, ~ and yards
samples Of curtains in pairs, from S1 M
$50 to $50. Choice, apiece. ......... ~i.VV
Also a special bargain in $50 Sofa PHI
lows-sample line, including tops OF silk
plush brocatelles, velour, and cor
Guroy. Pillows worth from So 10 Sc. 81 Or
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31s yards long Nottingham Lace 60C
Curtains, worth 81 pair, for.... VI
s1k yards long Nottingham Lace OQC
Curtains, worth s150 pair, for..... 10
sss yards long Nottingham Lace ST 40
Curtains, worth s2.25 for. r........ vf.tJ
Scotch Lace Curtains. s14 yards ST so
long, worth $3.50, for-............ ~i.Vo
Brussel effects Nottingham Lace q 60
Curtains, worth 81. for. ~L.VJ
Imitation cluney and Renaissance q 90
Net Curtains, worth S., for. ~J.o y
White Irish Point Curtains. S1s "a 90
yards long, worth s750............ V1.JO
Real Real Swiss wi Curt Curtains IN heavy tam S6.49
Genuine saxony Brussels Net S2 QQ
Curtains, worth $3.50, for........ ~o'Jo
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Blankets and Comforts.

The equinox has comethe south of the
hemisphere He liberty to play pranks with the
folks guard
chilly nights that coming The needed safeguards health
gathered here searching
buying provided every
! in this advertisement.
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JOHN KENNEDY,

Yards. lth and sts ne; II II ST. ne.
Uptou-u ofscc 1885 st. NV Telephone. IIs3-
p. S.-ALL COAL THOROUGHLY SCREENED
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45zss Blsached pillow Cases worth 1ssse....... CSC
5onss Bleached Pillow Cases. worth 1sc......... i2c
54nso pleaehed Sheets worth 20C
Rival yard-wide Beached Muslin. better
than Fruit OF the Loom and full yard
wide; worth sc.----- ...-.-.-.-.----....- S4G
and % widta Rsass roh ra41 sa Ticking good weight SIC
Cinderella Flannel. pink blue. o3@.
finished like the awOOl kind on
neagses F1s5s HsAgy p1les whit: rTi shaker san Oc
A new and complete lire Of Outing Cloth.
assorted coors, stripes. checks and ZI-
plaids ground. 2G
90 desirable shades OF Fine French Fan- E0>
nels suitable gowns and dressing sacks OOO
10 pieces White Embroidered Flannel G0-
assorted patterns; worth s0c...... - - ~
Third FIoor-Domestc Department.
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Heurich's. always Heuricl's Deer.
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DOmeStiCS and FlannelS

at the same old prices The advance these goods
fully 20 within the thirty days ware
house supply sufficient through with
paying the mills penny Special sale of Utica
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
EXCURSION TO MONTGOMERY
Sunday, April 1e, 1899, $15o Round
 Trip-Via Louisville & Nashville.

There will be a special train consisting of the very best coaches leaving the union passenger station Sunday morning, April Is, at o'clock for Montgomery, Ala, via the Louisville and Nashville railroad. A rate of s1.5O for the round trip has been made for this occasion, which will enable every body to go on this excursion. Strictly first class order will be preserved, as special of- ficers of the company will go along to look after this part. Separate coaches will be provided for both white and colored people winch will prevent any mixing of the crowds.
 The opening game of the Southern Base Ball League will be played in Montgomery Sunday. April 16. enabling everybody going down on this excursion to witness the first game of season between two of the strong est teams in the south. Everybody go along and enjoy yourself.
 For further information call on or ad- dress any agent of the Louisv He and Nash vile railroad. or call at union ticket off, fee. i-jl-Gt
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
NAMED FOR DELEGATE.
Republicans of Lawrence County Nom
 mated James l. Abercrombie.

Courtland, April 10.-(Special)-T repub- lican executive committee of Lawerence county met Friday and nominated James I. Abercrombie as delegate to the constitu- tional convention in the event one is called The committee further passed a resolution to the effect that it was the sense of the republican party of Lawrence county that the calling of a convention was unneces- sary and inexpedient and instructing all re- pubicans of the county to vote against it.
 There will be an election in this county on the 18th of the present month to deter mine whether or not the county shall is- sue bonds to the amount of S200,000 to build pike roads. The vote will be quite close, with chances in favor of the roads carry ing.
 D. J. T. Pitt, H. J. Remington, G. B. Etheredge, Jas. Crow, D. V. Donaldson and Former County Commissioner William Jackson were in the city yesterday attend- ing the meeting of the republican execu- tive committee.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
.TRUANT WITNESSES.
Prominent Persons Said to Have Left
 Ozark to Avoid Testifying.

Ozark April 10.-(Special)- l)-When Con- missioner Corbitt adjourned his court at 12:30 Friday morning, it was stated that he would another session on Wednesday of this week. It has cropped out that the req son for not continuing the taking of tes- timony on Friday is that certain citizens implicated are not to be found.
 Among those who considered a good run better than bad stand are a prominent young attorney and prominent church man. Others also are said to be hiding out. A certain prominent gentleman of the cloth on whom, fin his wilder days, 'tis said, the woman in the case bestowed her most devoted attenton. has been, it is alleged, excused from appearing before the commits sioner, and she is making the most of them. H. H. Blackman, who is assisting Rev. W. H. Simmons, brother of the plaint- if, and who Is also a lawyer of acknowl- edged ability, said to The Age-Herald cor respondent today that Chancellor Parks has the power to make these truant wit nesses testify or put them in jail, and that his power win be invoked.
 The cold spell is making tender vegeta- tion look decidedly pale. No damage has been done so far.
 The new city officers were sworn in Sat urday The old government leaves the city's affairs in splendid shape.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
THE QUESTION OF
 AN EXTRA SESSION
Continued From First Page.)

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 Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont gomery, April '10.-(Special)-A telegram from Tho Age-Herald to correspondent here brought the first news to vast ma jority of these interested in state affairs of the governors circular letter to the members of the legislature.
 A copy of the letter was then secured and was shown many prominent democrats only to be met with an outburst of indigna- tion.
 It has been said that since the adoption of the platform by the state convention that the governor has steadfastly maintain ed that the action of the convention did not bind the party. He has labored earn estly to create this sentiment but has failed His first scheme was to sound the members of his cabinet-all of the state officials. The governor invited each of the state officials to a conference in the execu- tive office few evenings since. He gave no intimation, it seems, for what purpose the conference was called.
 About twenty of the officials assembled with the governor. All departments were represented. Four members of the supreme court were there. When the session was called to order the governor stated that the object of the meeting was to discuss the
  question of whether or not the convention preme court, it is said, was divided, two members declaring the action of the con- yention binding, one not rendering an opinion, and one stating that he did not be- lieye the party had the authority to bind the party, but that he heartily favored the convention and would vote for it. The fifth. member of the court did not attend the "cabinet meeting" but he is known to hold that any platform adopted by democratic convention binds.
 The governors appointees, including Railroad Commissioner Crook, Convict h. snectors Booker and Trapp, Adjutant Gen eral Brandon and Pententiary Warden Perkins all agreed with the governor. It is said that Colonel Brandon did not even miss the opportunity to make the hall of the big capitol building ring with his elo- ouence Expressions from the remaining state officials. it is said, were not much to the governors liking
 The Proposition Matched
 Finally one of them made a suggestion, and the proposition to hold an extra ses- sion of the general assembly was thus matched. My information is that the gov ernor did not. readily take to the new scheme. but it has evidently grown on him. Still, he said this afternoon that he had no<hing to say to the Age-Herald until he had received replies from the members of the general assembly.
 There are few people here who believe that a majority of the democratic members of the general assembly will make replies
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
FOR A CONVENTION.
Huntsville Young Mems Democratic
 Club Will Do Valiant Service.

Huntsville, April l0.-(Special.)-Th Young Mems Democratic club of this city proposes to "shell the woods" in favor of the constitutional convention, and hopes are entertained that Madison county can be carried for the convention by a large majority. There is a perceptible increase among the voters who favor the conven- tion since the recent outspoken state gath ering, and Madison county can now hardly be mentioned as doubtful The club will bring some distinguished democrats to Huntsville to speak on the subject, and among them will be ex-Congressman Dem son, Congressman Stallings, General Shel- lev Dr. Cunningham and others.
 Tine probate court has startled the bi- cycle riders by announcing that if they dc not secure the required licenses within a stated time they will be liable to crimi- nal prosecution and punished the same as a delinquent saloon keeper-given heavy fine or sentence and taxed with about $50 in costs
 The election last Tuesday produced the largest crop of candidates ever known in city politics Every third man seen on the streets is a candidate, and they are out for every office at the disposal of the new city council The new council will have excel- lent material to select from, and the city is sure to get good officers.
 A Sunday school precinct convention was held at the First Methodist church today, and an address was delivered by Judge Jo- seph Carthe, chairman of the state eXecu- J tive committee. H The first term of the county court held under the new law adjourned Saturday, after a session of one week, during which thirty-odd cases were disposed of.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
PROGRAMME
OfState Christian Endeavor Convention
 Which Convenes Friday.

The following is the programme of the State Christian Endeavor convention, which convenes at the First Presbyterian church next Friday afternoon and remains in session until Sunday night. As has been stated before, the programme is the most attractive one that has ever been arranged for state convention in Alabama:
 FRIDAY AF'rERNOON.-3:3 = openiag devotional exercises by MT. Robert Cecil. 350-Presidents address.
 400-Practical Parliament, conducted by MT. John Willis Baer.
 4;45-"Christlhn Endeavor EXtension,' by MT. Ira Champion.
 5:OO-"renth Legion" address by MT. John Willis Baer
 FRIDAY NIGHT-7:45-Prayer and praise service, conducted by E. A. Smith.
 Special music.
 S:l5-"Chrstian Endeavor 1deals, ad- dress by MT. John Willis Baer.
 Question box, conducted by MT. Baer. SATURDAY -9:30-Devotior- al exercises, conducted by E. l.. Moore. rN 9:45-Half-minute introductions to the convention.
 1O:15-~1ne Prayer Meeting" address and open parliament, by Professor W. P. Iay- Tor.
 lO:45-The committees, open parliament. 11:15-"Quiet Hours" by MT. J. w. Sib- ley.
 11:45-"The Social Side of Christian En- deavor' Speaker to be announced.
 l2:OO-Foreign Missions, practical parlia- ment, conducted by MT. T. s. McAloney. 12:15 to 12:S0-Address on Foreign Mis- sions, by Rev. c. L. Bitzer.
 SATURDAY AFTERNOONS D. m.- Devotional exercises, conducted by MT. w. Henkel
 s:15-"Junior Work" by Mrs. NJ. J. Van Hook
 s:45-Denominational Conferences. Ten minutes Devotional Service, led by the president. 4:30-Business meeting.
 SATURDAY NIGHT.-7:l5 -ercnlng exer- else.
 sOo-"ehrTsffan Endeavor From the Pas tors Standpoint" by all the pastors in the convention.
 S:20-DetToit 90.
 s:8O-Address by pr. G. c. Kelly. on "In- duement of Power"
 900-Special music
 The pledge in concert.
 Mizpah.
 SUNDAY.-In the early morning, to g., Sunrise Prayer Meeting, led by Rev. James G. Bryant.
 At 9:3O and Il o'clock the delegates will attend services at their respective churches.
 At 3:3O in the afternoon there will be a meeting on Christian Citizenship, to be ad- dressed by Rev. Neal l.. Anderson.
 From to will be the regular Christian Endeavor prayer meeting, led by Mir. J. w. Sparrenerger.
 At o'clock will be held the closing ses- sion of the convention, the principal fea- ture of which will be the address by Rev. Homer T. Wilson, followed by the conse- cration Services.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
ADMIRAL DEWEY
 ABOVE POLITICS

New York, April 10.-Admiral Dewey has given to the Manila correspondent of Les- lies Weekly an interview regarding the suggestion that the admiral be made can- didate for the presidency next year. Tho admiral said as to his politics:
 T am a sailor. 4 sailor has no politics. The administration is his party, and, re- publican or democratic. 1t makes no differ once. Then, again, come from Vermont, and you know what that means. To be anything but republican in Vermont is to be a man without a party. My flag leu~ tenant comes from Georgia. He tells me that to be anything but a democrat in the south is to be nobody. If lived south I would probably be a democrat"
 Have you ever voted?" the correspond ent asked.
 Yes, years ago, but my vote was usually influenced by personal preference or local conditions. I am not a politician, have never held political office and am totally ignorant of party intricacies and affilia- tions."
 Admiral Dewey said that neither by vo- cation, disposition, education or training was he capacitated to fill the presidency. He said that he was too well along in life to consider such possibility. His health would not admit it. All his nfes work was in different lines of effort, and that, while the kindness and enthusiasm of his friends were grateful to him and the gem erous tributes of the American people were dear to him, he could not and would not be a candidate for the presidency of the United States under any conditions.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
THE PAYMENT TO SPAIN.
No Stipulauions About Cashing Warrant
 Why Silver Could Not be Used.

Washington, April 10.-Many elaborate de- scriptions have been given in advance of the manner in which the United States gov ernment would pay to Spain the 600 purchase money for the Philippines The only thing absolutely settled, however, is that the payment will be made by treas- ury warrant drawn for the full amount. and handed to whenever the Spanish gov ernment may designate to act as its repre- sentative-whether the French ambassador some bank, nobody knows. The question of cashing the warrant Is a matter to be settled later; all the concern that our gov- ernment has in 1t Is to see that the gold eagles or certificates are ready when the warrant is presented. Beyond the payment of s20 O00 900 there is no stipulation in the treaty of Paris and no understanding of any sort. There Is not even a provision as to the metal of ultimate use. For all that is arranged between the two parties, we might dump upon hapless Spain shipload of standard silver dollars.
 A visitor at the treasury raised this very point day or two ago. The officer to whom he spoke reached across the desk and picked up the treasurer's daily statement for the hour of closing business on April 5. Where would you find the silver dollars to pay Spain with?" he inquired. We certainly haven't them in the treasury. This state ment shows that we have actually only got about four million silver dollars in our hands, out of which a payment of that sort could be made and of this four million not less than three million are covered by certificates which are already in our hands for redemption, but for which the cash has not yet actually been paid. That means that there are only about one million dol- lars in free silver in the hands of the treas- urer at this moment"
 What does this entry mean, then: Standard silver dollars, coined under the act of July 14. 1890, q 100, TIT ?' inquired the visitor.
 Those standard dollars" answered the officer, "are coined for the exclusive pur- pose of redeeming what are known as the Sherman notes.-the notes paid to silver pro- drcers and dealers for their bullion while we were purchasing 4,50O,OO0 ounces a month."
 That leaves how much bullion still un- coined?'
 Nearly $SS,OOO,OOO worth, estimated at the market prices actually paid for it''
 And the seigniorage on that, in view of the fall of the price of silver, would amount to@
 About $S5, ,OOo0Oo in round numbers. It will probably be news to many persons in the west and south who suppose that our vaults are piled high with standard silver dollars, that, although we can now take the $20,0OO,O00 to pay Spain out of our gold hold ings without feeling it, we should not be able to pay more than per cent. of the sum in silver coin if the queen were to ask it as favor tomorrow. Times have changed"
The age-herald., 1899-04-11

Miss Stoekman, of New Orleans, is the guest of her sister. Mrs. saffold smith. Mr and Mrs James Fletcher, of Gads- den, are spending few days in Birming- ham. ..
 The Jefferson club dance tonight at the Florence This will bring out many of the youngest set for the first dance of the Easter season.
 .s. 1 On Wednesday morning at Ii o'clock at Temple Emanuel Miss Flora Solomon and A. W. Beck will be united in marriage. The bridal party were entertained at dinner last night at the Twentieth street residence of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. E. Sol- omon.
 There will be meeting of the commit tees for the flower parade and the ball to- morrow evening a the residence of MT. and Mrs. John w. Tomlinson It is impor- tant that each member of the committee be present, as arrangements for the par ade and ball will be fully discussed The ladies in charge of arrangements are: Mrs. Jack W. Johnston, Mrs. Benjamin J. Dryer, Mrs. William G. Estes, Miss Mary Clare Milner. The finance committee includes J. F. Young, Jack Barr, Rufus N. Rhodes, James Randall, Morton Kirke Moore, Frank Ellis The ball committee is as follows:
 
 Carpenter, Frank Grider Edward w. Bar rett. Erskine Ramsay. Culpepper Exum, John Patton and Edward Wilcox.
 Society will enjoy a eotillon on Friday evening at the Southern club. The dance will be an unusually large one and will be a charming affair.
 The Little Jokers win meet on Thursday with Miss Eloise Johnston. Mrs. Le Garo Conner, of Eufaula, is the guest of Mrs Bragg Conner.
 Mrs. Robert H. Pearson returned yester- day from Montgomery.
 The Nineteenth Century club will meet with Miss Annie Walker tomorrow after noon.
 Mrs Fletcher Conner is the guest of Mrs. Dan Smith at Avondale.
 Mrs. N Shelley, of Eufaula, is the guest of Mrs. John G. Smith.
 Mrs Braxton Bragg Conner will give an afternoon reception today for her daughter, Mrs. Blount.
 s%s Columbus, Miss.
 The golf season is well on and the links at North Birmingham were crowded yes terday afternoon.
 Mrs. Lee Darlington Bradley will give an afternoon reception tomorrow afternoon for her sister, Miss Lyons, and Miss Snow.
 
 Colonel Alexander B. Garland, delegate to the state convention of Knights of Honor from Montgomery, is the new home of MT. and Mrs Warren Stokor,
 The board of managers of the Mercy Home and the advisory board, will meet In the new home this morning at 10 o'clock. The formal opening of the Mercy home .Nillutsrke place tomorrow. The public is in- vited between the hours of 10 a. m. and D. m. There will be appropriate exer- cises and the day will be especially inter- esting in it's significance Mrs. Spencer, the president of the Mercy home board will speak upon the work of the board, and there will be several attractive features, besides the pleasure of inspecting the handsome new building
 The board of managers, assisted by mem- berS of the Creche and a committee from the Woman's Christian Temperance uniony will receive their friends throughout the day.
 Mrs. w. F. G. Harding has returned from Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Harry Matthews, of Montgomery, is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Graves.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and prices of latest style and finest quality En- graved Wedding Invitations, sent free. Lar gest plant in the United States for this cla ss of work, therefore we quote lowest prices. 100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name onIvl latest script, for one dollar. Address. 35 cents per line extra. J. P. Stevens & Bro. Jewellers and Engravers, E Whitehall St.. Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
Excursion Birmingham to Meridian and Re-
 turn, April 18th, 1899.

The Alabama Great Southern will operate an excursion from Birmingham to Meridian and return on April 16. Train will leave union station promptly at 6:30 a. m. Sum- day, April 16, arriving at Meridian at 12:S0 noon. Returning train will leave Meridian at D. m.. same date. This will give all excursonists ample time to visit the many attractive points in and around Meridian.
 THE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP WILL BE ONLY $l.5O, and accommodations will be made for both white and colored people.
 For further information call on any agent A. c. S. R. R.. or R. M. Ellis T. P. A.. 2ol9 First avenue Birmingham. Ala. t-S-7t
The age-herald., 1899-04-11
ACCIDENTAL KILLING.
Joe Marshall, Colored, Shot With an
 Unloaded Pistol.

Selma, April 10.-At 11:30 o'clock this morning at the infirmary Joe Marshall, a negro. died from the effects of pistol shot received on Saturday night at Orrville.
 The negro had given his pistol to MT. Reed to repair for him and the latter had fixed a broken spring. As he handed the weapon to the negro he pulled the trigger to show him that it would revolve all right when to his amazement a loud report was heard and Joe fell to the floor writhing in agony.
 He was brought to Selma yesterday and carried to the infirmary, where every eff fort was made to save him, with the re- suit above told.