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The age-herald., 1899-05-27

strength being feature in nearly all branches, and number of advances being registered for the week. The raw product, however reflects little of this strength, though the advance in finished products may be taken to have offset the slightly improved crop conditions, a result of need ed rains Wool is rather less active so far as new business Is concerned, but reflects recent heavy speculative buying and rela- lively higher prices at interior points than at the seaboard in firm quotations. The demand for lumber and building materials generally continues unabated, and there is talk of brick manufacturers following the examples set by other sides, and combining to regulate the output. Raw sugar is firm, and the opening of the fruit season gives confidence in steady prices for the refined article. Boots and shoes hold recent ad- vances, and hides and leather are firm in sympathy. The trade situation is, howev- CT, not entirely without its drawbacks Ex- port trade in several lines is smaller than of late, partly owing to less urgent demand for our food supplies and partly to smaller shipments of manufactured goods
 Since July 1 this season the exports of wheat aggregate 20S 469,373 bushels, against PIC, ,97S bushels last year, and of corn 152 S,099 bushels, against ,59i bush- els during the same period year ago.
 DUN'S REVIEW
 New York, May 26.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade will say tomorrow:
 There is some fear that has no other source than the habit of fear Men found for so many years disaster treading on the heels of apprehension that they lack faith In good things present and to come Every year there is worry about short crops and yet the crops grow larger The spectre of monetary trouble haunts men who know that the country Is strong beyond any need.
 al xvbo already quite aware that 1t is only needful to put promoted stocks in class by them- selves. But all the time the volume of business Is rising, this weeks payments through the chief clearing houses are 62.1 per cent larger than last year, and 6S.0 larger than in 1892 Moreover, this week and every other brings larger wages 10 many and increased purchasing power, and the demand for products is consequently expanding in all branches of consumption.
 The rise in Bessemer pig iron Is $l1.65 at Pittsburg, $2 in two weeks in grey forge to $15.25; in anthracite No. 1 here to $16.I5, and in local and southern iron a Chicago results directly directly from the fact that supplies are for the time less than the demand. Many more furnaces are in haste to begin work, some succeeding, but others hindered by the difficulty of getting prompt deliveries of needed parts of machines or prompt supplies of ore and fuel.
 The natural remedy that new orders now call for less work than was done in April or March Is for the time hidden by engage ments of nearly all concerns for months ahead The largest and best works are catching up with their orders, though much behind and obliged to refuse many, while others are entering the field, it Is proof of an astonishing demand that after nearly five months this congestion contin- ues and the rise in prices, including the
The age-herald., 1899-05-27

advance of g per ton in plates and bars, are not forced or unnatural
 Minor metals have followed London so long that tin stocks are at $2565 Stocks are regular and the demand is remarkably poor and lead is $445, though the demand is slow, while copper weakens to 1Sl2c for Lake. British statistics indicating fall of nearly a quarter in consumption for four months this year compared with last,
 The heavy sales 6f wool, S0,95l,000 pounds at the three chief markets in three weeks, against 20, 7SO,3 300 for the same week in l8yI when the disastrous speculation of that year had begun to turn, and 150 in 1892, are mostly to spectators, as manufac- turers are doing scarcely anything.
 Weeks ago they held that prices were too high, even after some decline for the prices at which goods could be sold. But western and eastern spectators have settled 1t that the manufacturer will be forced to buy at such price as they may fix, ana are taking large quantities. The cotton mills have a fairly good demand, after a considerable advance in prices of goods, and are producing largely. The material has been steady at 6Ac with no ground to expect much change, and the best reports indicate a decrease in acreage of per cent.
 Wheat advanced two cents, but lost nearly all the gain on Friday. Western re- ceipts have fallen to about half last year and exports in four weeks from Atlantic and Pacific ports have been 1o,59O,l6S bushels, flour included, against 13,69l,ss last week, while from northern lake ports 7796 037 bushels have gone out this year.
 But men forget that foreign demand, If not as large as it was last year. with fa- mine impending, is much larger than in the same weeks of 1897, when wheat exports were only 5.7O4 394 bushels, and also forget that the Letter speculation caused wholly unnatural May movement last year, for the western receipts in the past four weeks 92S0,6e5 bushels compared with l9,- 2O6. .255 last year, but ,57O in the same weeks of 1897 and reserves in that year were not especially reduced, but closed quite large enough.
 Corn exports, though only 1O,267,662 bushels against 20.2S5O97 last year, were also but 9,3GO ,9O1 in 1897
 Failures for the week have been 142 in the United States against 245 last year, and sixteen in Canada against twenty-one last year.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
BRADCTREET'S
 REVIEW OF TRADE
F avorabIe Features 0utnumber
 Those of Opposite Character.
GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS
Will Stimulate Trade-Industria Activ- ity Is Widespread, and Prices Are Either Very Firm or Tending
 Upward-Demand Pressure

New York, May 26-Bradstreet's tomor- row will say:
 Favorable features of current trade still, as for long time past largely outnumber those of an opposite character. Wholesale distribution is naturally less active as the season advances, but comparisons with last year are still very satisfactory. Much is hoped for from better weather conditions, stimulation in retail trade, hitherto held in check by the backward spring season. In- dustrial activity is widespread and the prices of most staples are either very firm or tending upward, except in the cases of products affected by weather conditions. In some lines the situation is becoming rather excited. The pressure of consump- tive demand really seems likely to either do away with entirely or shorten very ap preciaby the summer shutdown period. ing by prominent interests in the central west, advances in prices of all grades of pig iron and many varieties of the more finished products and predictions of still higher prices to come, coupled with dendas by leading interests of the "corner'' in the market for crude pig. Indications ere that the volume of business now being done or offered is far in advance of all previous records Export trade is feeling the check due not entirely to advancing prices, how ever, but to actual inability to take new business at any price.
 The market for manufacturers of cotton is good second to that of iron and steel
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in ad. vanced years are realized by compara- lively few women.
 Their hard lives, their liability to Sc. rious troubles on account of their pecu- liar organism and their profound igno- rance concerning themselves, all com bine to shorten the period of usefulness and fill their later years with suffering.
 Mrs. Pinkham has done much to make women strong. She has given advice to many that has shown them how to guard against disease and retain vigor- ous health in old age. From every cor ner of the earth there is constantly com ing the most convincing statements from women, showing the efficacy of Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound in overcoming female ills. Here is letter from Mrs. J. c. Orms, of 22O Horner St., Johnstown, Pa., which is earnest and straight to the point:
 "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel it my duty to tell all suffering women that think your remedies are wonderful. I had trouble with my head, dizzy spells and hot flashes. Feet and hands were cold, was very nervous, could not sleep well, had kidney trouble, pain in ovaries and congestion of the womb. Since taking your remedies am better every way My head trouble is all gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am cured of womb trouble. I can eat and sleep well and am gaining in flesh. I consider your medicine the best to be had for female troubles"
 The present Mrs. Pinkham's experi- ence in treating female ills is unparal- lelled, for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and for sometime past has had sole charge of the correspondence department of her great business, treating by letter as many as hundred thousand ailing women during a single year.
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houses to various specialties also seemed to have some weight
 Another circumstance which appeared to contribute to this end was the passage at the extra session of the New York iegis- lature of the amended franchise tax law. The unfayorable reports as to crop condi- tons were used with some effect upon the Granger and southwestern stocks, but 1t was noticed that the groups in question participated in theirs in the recovery in the face of a further advance of price in wheat.
 Little apparent response was given by the stock market to the completion of pay ments on Monday for the balance of the Amalgamated Copper subscriptions, with hardly a ripple in the money market, al- though on Tuesday the balances of the New York clearing house amounted to over $19,0000 GOO, the largest on record.
 The bank statement of last Saturday was a gain of over S7,000,0O0 in the surplus re- serve, which also fell flat at first, but some influence both in demand for bonds and the general speculative situation, may be ascribed to the increased ease of money which was a feature of the latter part of the week.
 London took little part in the proceed ings here at first, the markets on the other side being dominated by the usual Whit suntide holidays. At their conclusion there was, however, some foreign buying, espe- cially in Atchison preferred and Anaconda shares. Foreign exchange also presented renewed evidence of weakness in the latter part of the week, largely in consequence of this foreign buying of securities. The market as a whole goes to show that the public interest in speculation has been de- cidedly checked.
 Commission house business was far from active and disposition to liduidate specu- lative holdings asserted itself in the face of evident efforts to support prices, while as was natural under the circumstances, the bear traders have shown much greater activity than for some time past.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE
Found in a Bottle Near North Carolina
 Life Saving Station

Cape Henry, Va, May 26-A. L. Dosher, weather bureau observer, Hatteras, N. C., reports that bottle was picked up on the beach today near the Chicomicmoico life saving station, thirty miles north of Hat teras, in which was found the following letter: Stormy all day; both masts gone. Very little hope; going to pieces rapidly; almost gone No hope; good bye. Ship Vixen, crew, eight men; Captain Carter"
 The letter contained no date, latitude nor longitude, and nothing to indicate where the bottle was thrown overheard. It appeared to have been in the water e long time.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
GADSDEN
Little Liklihood of Improving Etowahs
 Public Roads

Gadsden, May 26-(Special)-It looks now like the act calling for vote on the issuance of $1OO,OOO in bonds for the better ment of Etowah's public roads will go by default The act called for a vote on the subject the same date as the constitutional convention. but now that the convention act has been repealed 1t leaves Etowah out as no provision was made for such an emergency.
 Raymond Green and Miss Annie High tower, and R. L. Denman and Miss Ella Barret, four popular young people of the city, were married this week, and are off on their bridal tours.
 c. w. Horton, of Cox beat, aged 4S years. was yesterday married to Miss Beulah Whitten, aged 24 years.
 The graduating exercises of the Gadsden public school this week was a splendid af- fair and each one acquitted themselves handsomely. There were ten graduates. eight young ladies and two young men, the first ever turned out by the free schools. Their examinations showed high average, and they were congratulated by all.
 The Etowah Rifles have been furnished with new uniforms, their old ones were worn out during service in the late war. The company took in about ten new mem- bers at their meeting this week and the roster now shows nearly seventy-five mem- bers. The boys are drilling regularly.
 Since Mayor Herzberg went into office there have been docketed in his court ninety-two cases, of which only a few have been acquitted.
 At the two weeks term of Etowah cir cult court, just adjourned, thirty-six cases were disposed of eleven appealed from the city of Gadsden; also twenty-one civil cases and four criminal cases. Many cases of long standing were ended and taken off the docket.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27

firm name of the Cowen Hardware Com pany, and bought goods and sold them at prices away below the cost of production. There really exists in this city a firm known as the Cowen Hardware Company Of long standing and established credit, and they were unconsciously used as the tool of these swindlers, who ordered goods that were charged to the firm that really exist ed. Messrs. Ware & Cowen were the ones who were doing the swindling act, and they got wind of their apprehension, but not soon enough to keep the officers from ar resting Ware, though Cowen skipped for parts unknown.
 The infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs B. B. Pugh, of Nonaton, died this morning at 10:30 o'clock
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
OZARK
Hon. leroy M. Edwards, Prominent
 Citizen, is Dead

Ozark, May 26.-(Special.)- Leroy M. Edwards is dead. The end came last night while he was on visit to Hon. Will liam Fleming, his son-in-law, at Brundidge, and was unexpected. The remains arrived on the Alabama Midland at noon yesterday and were carried to Pleasant Hill, his home, where the interment took place at 4:S0 in the afternoon. He was known and loved all over this county for his many vir- tues and the many public services he has rendered his county.
 The annual commencement address of the Ozark graded school was delivered by the State Superintendent of Education Aber- crombie at Caseys opera house last even ing before magnificent audience of cul- tured people, Today the examinations in lower grades are in progress and tonight concert will be given. Tomorrow examna- lions in the higher grades will be contin- ued, and tomorrow night the graduating exercises will take place.
 Professor J. R. Hawkins gives up the school here to take charge of the educa- tion interests of Dawson, Ga, instead of going to Baylor university, Waco, Tex, as at first contemplated.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27

couraged bear operators to attack the gen. eral stock list. The strength of the rail- road bond market was a feature, but neither that nor the steadness of some of the prime dividend paying railroad shares seemed to have any effect on stocks in which quotations have been inflated or which are widely distributed among the speculative public.
 On Thursday however, the market ral- lied, and the bear interests covered short contracts to an extent sufficient to cause some of the earlier declines to be regained, the fact that the stock market will be closed on Monday as well as for the legal holiday of the succeeding day, tended to induce caution on the part of the newly formed short interest among the profess ionals and the support given by powerful
The age-herald., 1899-05-27

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by sc- entifically attacking the disease through the blood.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
IMMENSE UPROAR
Anathemas Hurled Indiscriminately in
 Chamber of Deputies

Rome, May 26.-Former Premier Crispi. in the chamber of deputies today, asked per- mission to explain the circumstances lead ing to the Italian rout in Erythrea. His remarks led to an immense uproar, during which anathemas were hurled indiscrim- inately and the din became so great that the session was suspended.
 After its resumption there was a repetl- tion of the scenes before so wild. s.gnor Ferry, socialist, accused General Barrati- eri, who commanded the Italian forces in Erythrea, of fleeing and leaving his troops in the lurch. Ferry refused to withdraw his accusation, and In the midst of indescrib- able uproar the house adjourned
 The rout in Erythrea refers to the de- feat of the Italian army commanded by General Barratieri in March, 1896.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
TALLADEGA
Closing ofIsbell College ang of Swine
 lers Unearthed

Taladega, May 26.-(Special)-The clos ing exercises of Isbell College are in prog ress The primary entertainment was giv- en last night. The graduating exercises were held this morning, and Hon. J. B. Graham delivered an address in the col lege chapel. Tonight will be the alumni en- tertainment, winch will be unique and de- lightful in that mothers and their daugh- ters will take part
 It has just come to light that gang of swndlers of the first order have been op- erating in and around this city since the first of the year. They operated under the
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
LIVINGSTON
Fire Causes Loss of $500 With No In-
 Surance

Livingston, May 26.-(special.)-An out house near the Alabama Normal College was burned here Wednesday afternoon about o'clock caused by an explosion of gasoline which the ladies were using in burning china. The loss was about $500, including the printing outfit of the college. No insurance.
 J. W. Killian and his charming bride, whom he, recently married at Grove Hill. are in the city pleasantly domiciled at Mrs. s. B. Littes.
 Mrs. W. W. Bell, who died in Savannah a day or two ago, was brought here and buried by the side of her infant son yes- terday.
 Miss Phenie Battle, a most estimable young lady, died here of meningitis, and was buried yesterday.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
BRADsTREET's REVIEW

New York, May 2e.-Bradstreets review of the stock market tomorrow will say
 A dull and heavy tone prevailed during the early part of the week. Support was again given to the share market by large financial interests, but this manipulation was not sufficient to overcome the effects of the liquidation affected by this ten dency and on Wednesday the declines in a number of the newer securities of that class became rather pronounced and en-
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
EDUCATIONAL.
COLLEGE OF MINES

A State Technical School Practical work. Elective System. Summer term. Every graduate employed. For catalogues show ing occupation of graduates, address
 THE SECRETARY, Houghton, Mich
 5-4-e-o-d. 39t.
The age-herald., 1899-05-27
Pain6's GeI6ru Compound
 Builds Up the Nerves.

I use and pre- scribe Paine's celery compound with best results for nervous exhaustion or debili- ty. Through It's inc vigorating effects the liver and stomach are toned up, and obstl- nate constipation is cured without resort ing to laxatives and cathartics. Mary R. Melende, M. D., 323 41st St., Chicago, III.
 Several times when completely worn out and unable to secure proper rest, Paine's celery compound has been a great relief in building up my ner- vous system, restor- ing my appetite and securing p e a c e f ul sleep" - Elizabeth Vetter, Chicago, III.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
DRIVING OXEN TO KLoNDIKE
Fifteen Months In Going Half the
Distance from Edmonton
TO Dawson.

G.W. Lang, Of San Antonio, Tex, and
his partner undertook to drive herd
Of cattle and horses to the Klondike.
They started in February, 1898, with SO
head of steers and 30 horses, from Ed
monton, Northwest territory. The out
fit is now at Deadwood lake, 400 miles
on the way TO Dawson City. Half Of the
oxen are still alive and nearly all Of the
horses. If they are reasonably success
full they will reach their destination
next fall
Knowing the perseverance Of the
men, it is safe to presume they will get
there, even though they drive but
single emaciated OK to the slaughter
house at Dawson City.
With two or three helpers Lang and
his partner started on their long jour
ney Of over 1000 eventful miles. about
the middle Of February, 1898. They
took the trail leading to Athabasca
Landing. thence up the Athabasca and
Little Slave rivers to Lesser Slave
lake, distance from Edmonton of 300
miles
"It was while resting our horses at
this post" says a traveller, who has re-
Gently returned from the Klondike,
that we first saw them, with their long
string Of yoked oxen, slowly, patiently
hauling their loads. They did not APP
pear to strain, but by reason of their
ponderous weight alone the sleigh fol-
lowed their slow deliberate steps. The
men were weary when they reached that
point. For a month they had been up
at four a. m. 10 feed their stock, and
were in a state Of constant activity un-
til long after dark. During the day
they travelled continuously, never
stopping at noon for lunch, but eating
their hardtack as they walked. Already
one of the men had played out and was
forced to return, thus increasing the
hardships for those remaining.
ION being asked as to their rate OF
progress one of the party responded
cheerfully: oh. we get along very we'll
Some days we make as high as 10 or Il
miles,"
The usual daily average for prospect
ors with horses is from 20 to 25 miles
The drivers did not stop at the post sta
tions. Rest was not considered in their
schedule. Each steer was packed will
I from 200 to 800 pounds. Having clover
pointed hoofs, they sank into the trail
and often had TO be pulled out with
ropes.
The last news of the party reported
them to be spending the winter at Dead
wood lake, where they had stopped il
the fall, early enough TO put up a 1T
lie hay for the stock. Lang had dice
on the way, but his partner was deter
mined to push on TO Dawson City.-Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
Evening journal., 1899-08-09
WHEN WE GROW OLD.

When we grow old. dear love. and from my
eyes
The light and briInanes of my hot youth
dies.
And all the fairness you are praislng now
Casts but its wrath Ger lip and cheek and
brow.
While one by one our golden visions fee
! ask you-will you love me faithfully
When we grow old?
When time shall turn these sunny locks to
gray.
From my trim form al beauty take away,
When grace and ease and elegance are
gone.
And nought Is left Loves fires to feed upon,
You, whom chose my king among all
men,
sull your hearts queen. shall be reisniag
then
when we grow Old7
God keep you ever happy by my sidel
Though age may stem this fevered passion
tide.
When worn and weary dswn LIES vale we
stray,
BE my hearts anchor as you are to-day:
BE my true love that shall the closer cllnr
Through all the changes coming years may
bring.
Our faith upheid-count this our lasting
gain
That we so live that Love undimmed re.
When we grow old.
Annie @. Hopkins, In Pail Magazine