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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

tional currency are increasing and legisla-
tive authority for new coinage is impera-
lively demanded.
Continuing the report says: "In the re-
port of this bureau year ago an effort
was made to tabulate the principal stocks
of gold held for monetary use in the world
at the close of the year 1892 and 1897 This
table, corrected by returns from additional
banks, and the elimination of some errors,
shows the stocks of gold in sight in Europe
have increased by about so per cent from
December 81, 1892, to December 81, 1897.
From the latter date to December l, 1888,
the stocks instead of continuing to increase
showed a dinldnution. AT first thought the
reduction is likely to cause surprise, for
with the enormous gold productions of the
year, announcing to $2S7 600, 900, the stocks Of
that metal might be expected to everywhere
augment. When 1T is considered, however,
that the United States took above $500, 900 900
of gold in 1898. and that Indias net imports
were over 900, and that the indus
trial consumption of the world was s65, 0Oo.-
900, 1T will be understood that NO general
increase in European stocks could occur
last year. But it still remains to be ex-
planned where the disappearing gold Of
Europe went to-"
Gold Production Increasing
1.-THE production of gold in all of the inn
portant gold fields of the world is increas-
ing rapidly, and with prospects of continu-
ed gains for years to come. The yield in
the world for the calendar year, 1898, was
$685., OOO, 900, against s3SS, 100000 In 1897. The
production in Australia to date in 1899 has
shown a gain of % per cent over the cor
responding months of 1898, which indicates
a probable gain for the full year of SIG, co.,
OOO The United States, Canada and Mexi-
co will doubtless increase their product $751;
100000. In South Africa, the production in
the first half of the year was 35 per cent.
above the yield Of the same month in 1898
and If the industry had been undisturbed
the gain for the year would probably have
been above $20,0OO,0OO.
LAS all these principal districts are now
in condition to produce at a higher rate
than at the opening of the present year,
and all are preparing for larger yields. 1t
fully resumed in South Africa, the worlds
output will quickly pass $500, 100000 per an
mum. The worlds stock of coin Is now
being increased more rapidly and by a
higher annual percentage to the existing
stock than during the period from 1850 to
1860, when the great output of gold from
California and Australia startled the econ
omists of all countries and gave the world
depreciating standard of value. The effect
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
HANDSOME BOOK.

The Southern Railway has just issued a
handsome book entitled Hunting and Fish
ing in the South" This book gives you a
list of game found in different southern
states. with game laws governing same. It
Ia an elegant book for reference on this SUBJ
ject. and would adorn any library: If you
desire one apply to c. E. Jackson. n. p A.,
Birmingham, Ala. 1f-29-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

of this food of standard money upon the
markets, the industries, the earnings OF
those who work for wages and all OF the
varied relations of the people In our pres
ent highly organized society. Will be most
interesting study. 1t will inevitfoiy be
potent factor In our AFFAIRS"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
REAL ESTATE

>~~-~~->-~~~-~-~---~~~--
BARGAINS
40 acres of land suitable for plotting, IA
miles of Ensley. A big bargain.
7-room house and lot 150x150 feet; we'll and
all necessary outhouses, at West End; a
perfect home on the market for short
time only. Price, S,050
Groom house and lot on Avenue T; price,
$1,100.
Corner lot 50x140 feet, with 5-room house,
on Avenue F, close in, $4,000.
We have several large tracts of timber
and mineral land for sale. Correspondence
solicited SCOTT G. HILL,
Real Estate Agents,
120 North Twenty-firSt st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
$2,500-S-room 2-story. house, corner lot,
North Highlands, lot 125x300.
So, 250-The finest residence lot on South
Highlands.
$685. nice lots, Parker station, Woodlawn,
or will divide them.
S32. 50-Per foot for large choice lot, 18th av-
enue and 10th street, South.
s., 50O-Lot 250x2OO, new Groom cottage; well,
cistern, barn, ETC.. beautiful place.
$750-4-room house and 8 good lots, Wood
lawn.
s6,OOO-12-room house on choice street, close
in; pays 10 per cent. on $500.
$1,500-S-room 2-story house, East Lake;
improvements cost $780,
$10O0-Lot 50x190, 4-room house, Avenue e.
s90O-4-room house, 1916 Avenue H.
$2,500-6-room cottage, 4th avenue.
CHICHESTER. YANCEY & ORR,
Telephone 606. ga 21st Street.
FOR RENT.
Store room 1903 I'd avenue, next to the cor
ner and opposite postoffce. All of these
stores are less than a block from the new
opera house.
w A. SMITH,
1916 9Th avenue, or 1S01A I'd avenue.
SCOTT
FOR SALE.
$900-Will buy over $500 S. (. feet inside
corporation city.
S9O00-Will buy elegant brick house, No.
2213 9Th avenue; terms reasonable
Property In Bessemer, Ensley, Pratt and
suburbs. VIII pay cash for well rented
property or large vacant lot If location,
etc, suits. Lots at Ensley. Terms rea-
sonable. Call at office and see map.
N. H. SEWALL,
Phone S02 Office 1904 Sd ave.
10-13-tf
FOR SALE.
81, 500-Lot 50x140, on 9Th avenue.
S125-Each for choice North Birmingham
lots.
$550-Lot 132x140, with good 4-room house
and barn, North Birmingham.
81 O00-1O0x190 with Groom house, good well;
fronts south one block from car line at
West End.
S1,650-Large corner lot, with good Groom
house. good well, fruit, ETC., in best resi-
dence part of Woodlawn.
q. A. THOMPSON & CO.,
Phone a. 1923 21st Street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

THE MORPHINE and other habits-I will
cheerfully tell anyone interested all about
the only safe and sure cure for drug hab-
1t free for stamp. DR.. William 1. McMa-
hon, CORTLAND, Ala. p o. BOX 40.
12-3-15t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
HELP WANTED

WANTED-A few good, reliable, sober and
industrious men for writing and collecting
industrial insurance; married men pre-
ferred. Apply 1924 Sd avenue j. B. Glenn
ents, Supt. 12-10-3t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

THE ALABAMA HOME has $4,000 per
month to loan to build houses on vacant
+ Its; the limit of cost is smaller in this
association than In any other company.
LIST avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

ON WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAY
MENTS-Fine diamonds, jewelry and
watches; no trash; delivered on first pay
ment; lowest prices; business coniden-
tial. Call on or address e. Lowinsohn,
POLO LIST avenue. All goods warranted.
8-15-1y
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

WANTED-Good dairyman to take charge
of an up-to-date dairy and run it on
shares; dairy well locat ted; good estab-
lished trade and a splendid opening for
the right man. Address c., care of Age
Herald. 12-10-4t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

MODELS made and fine machine work by
experts. United Electric Co. 11-25-tf
WHEN in a hurry you don't have to hunt
match In the dark, you simply turn the
button and your room Is brilliantly light
ed when you use electric lights. 9-3O-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

WANTED-Gentleman to occupy nicely
furnished front ROOM 1912 4th avenue.
12-10-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
ECNINEERINE
STOCKS AND BONDS
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-To rent new 3-story brick no.
tel, just completed located at Centre
vile, Ala, on Mobile and Ohio railroad;
office and sample rooms on ground floor;
81 bed rooms; long lease and low rent to
right party; lessee must furnish. Address
Bibb County Banking and Trust Co., Cen
treville, Ala. or ]. B. Wadsworth, Presi-
dent, Birmingham, Ala. 12-10-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

A COMMENTED man Is he who spends the
evening reading a good paper by an cleo
trio light. 9-3O-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for gen.
tlemen only. 1920 9TH avenue. 11-26-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-11

ELECTRIC, Gas and Combination Fix
lures, manufactured In Birmingham by
United Electric Co. u-25-tf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
COSTLY BLAZE IN GEORGIA.
Augusta Property Destroyed to the Value
ofSe5O.OOO.

Augusta, Ga. June S.-The largest
fire in Augustus history in many years
burned over the same district that was
swept seven years ago. Several build
ings that escaped at that time are now
smoking ruins. The losses aggregate
S250, eco. The fire started in the drug
store of Davenport & Phinizy. A negro
was mixing a pot of venus turpentine-
which Is hard rosin melted and mixed
with turpentine. Fire got in the pot
and the flames spread so rapidly that en-
ployes in the front part of the store
barely had time to escape.
Savannah and Macon were tele-
graphed for assistance and special trains
were in readiness when word was sent
that the fire had exhausted itself Dur
ing the height of the excitement 10000
rounds OF cartridges in the armory,
which was also burned, began to ex-
plode. and for an hour there was an
incessant fusilIade of shots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
SCORE OF PEOPLE INJURED.
Wreck Which Was q Miracle for the Lack
of,Fatal Casualties.

Atchison, Kas-, June 6. - An east
bound mixed train on the Central branch
OF the Missouri Pacific railway was
wrecked a mile out of Goffs Tuesday
night and between twenty and thirty
passengers were injured. Following Is
the list OF most seriously injured: C.
c. Wadleigh. Centralia, badly cut by
glass; James Bodkin, Osborne. back in
5ured; Ben McCrady, mail agent, Con-
cordia, badly injured; s. A. Welsted.
Jewell City, knee badly injured; c. d.
Bidwell, baggageman, Atchison, back
hurt; s. ]. Ffske, Greenleaf; internal
injuries and bruised between should
ers; Mrs. Roy B.geIow. arm cut. injured
internally; 3. S. Burkhead, Iowa, side
and back injured.
From some unknown cause the mail
car, smoker and chair car became de-
rallied while the train was going at full
speed, and the three cars, well-loaded
with passengers, toppled over into a
slight embarkment. The accident came
without the slightest warning. and a
number of passengers were lying
doubled up asleep on the cushions.
The passengers were hurled in every
direction by the sudden overturning of
the coaches which fortunately tore
themselves loose from the balance of
the train. The miracle is that no one
was killed outright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

Frank F. Hoggins reported to the po-
lice that her husband. an intima te friend
of Haynes. was missing with a check
for $e00 and $75 in cash in his posses
sion. When she reported the disaD-
pearance Mrs. Hoggins learned for the
first time of the death of Haynes, and
the news prostrated her. Last week,
she said, her husband, Haynes, Benja-
min Byers and Fred Jack, arranged to
come to Chicago.
Mrs. Hoggins and her husband live
Jack are residents of Hidalgo, and they
were to come to Chicago on an excur-
sion. Haynes and Hoggins came here
for the purpose of buying sheep and
hogs, and they intended, after making
their purchase, to take a trip to St.
Joe, Mich, with Byers, Jack and Mrs.
Hoggins. Mrs. Hoggins has heard
nothing from Byers and Jack since her
arrival at Chicago.
Her husband met Haynes on Sunday
and told her afterward that both Byers
and Jack We're in Chicago. Hoggins
and wife were staying at the residence
of a cousin of Mrs. Hoggins in this
city. Tuesday morning she and her
cousin left the house, leaving Hog
gins alone. When they returned Hog
gins had disappeared, and his wife is
confident he was lured away and foully
dealt with. The police here at first be-
lieved Haynes case one of murder, but
later they concluded that it was acci.
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
sCHURMAN ON A TOUR.
Philippine Commissioner Goes to Visit
other IsIands-Manila News.

Marila, June s.-Professor Schurman.
of the United States Philippine commits
sion, sails from here tomorrow on board
the United States gunboat Bennington
for a three weeks trip among the south
ern islands. The gunboat Petrol has
also been placed at the professors dis
posal. and he will visit Iloilo, Cebu. Ne
gros and ;Sulu. He expects to investigate
the local governments and have talks
with the leading natives. He will sail
for home in July. The other members
of the commission will remain here for
some months.
General Halls brigade left Morong
Tuesday. marching along the lake to
Taytay. The troops encountered prac-
tically no opposition on entering several
small towns, though d few insurgent
sharpshooters hung about the fianks of
the bripaGa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
MAY BE ASKED TO RESIGN.
President Proctor of the Civil Service
Board, CriticIses Mckinley.

Washington. June s.-President Proc
tor. of the civil service commission. is
likely TO lose his head because of his
unfriendly attitude regarding the presi-
dents order last week. When the order
was issued Commissioner Proctor au-
thorized the publication of an interview.
in which. without criticising the presi-
dents action. he said frankly ii had
been taken entirely without consulta-
ton with the commission. Subsequently
the commissioner talked rather freely
among his personal friends. and the
criticisms reached the ears of the presi-
dent.
Proctor is Kentucky Democrat,
whose devotion TO civil service reform in
that state was so marked he was Sc
lected for a place or the commission by
President Mckinley His recent position
has, il is said, given great offense at the
White House. and Proctor is said to be
considered the source of much of the un-
friendly criticism of the presidents or
der. The cabinet has discussed the ques-
tion of removing him or asking for his
rEsiguatiou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Proposed Pure Food LEGISLATION.

Chicago, June S.-Senator Mason, OF
the pure food committee, who leaves for
Washington today. made the following
statement last night: This committee
will prepare the bill compelling manu-
facturers of food products to mark their
goods for what they are. We will have
in the bill provision that will abso-
lutely prohibit the Introduction OF de-
leterious substances in food. / propose
to offer an amendment to the revenue
bill which will absolutely prohibit the
Importation of food articles the sale OF
which is prohibited in the country from
which they are exported"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
TWO MORE DELEGATIONS.
Michigan and Kansas Republicans Will
Vote for Henderson.


Detroit, June 8.-The Michigan con-
gessional delegation. which is solid,y
Republican, will cast its twelve votes
for Representative Henderson. of Iowa,
for speaker of the next house. a caucus
OF the delegation was held on Lake st.
Clair yesterday on board Representa-
tive Corliss' yacht, the Grace. About
o'clock the party landed at Mount
Clemens and sent telegram to Hender-
son saying: Michigan gives you with
enthusiasm and pleasure her united
delegation" Henderson answered,
thanking the delegation. Three of the
delegation, Mesick. Fordney and Hamil-
ton. were not present, but will vote as
the caucus decided.
Topeka, Kas., June S.-The Kansas
Republican congressional delegation.
after conference held in this city last
night. sent the following telegram to
General Henderson: AT a conference
of the Republican members OF the Kan
sas delegation. with the exception OF
Hr. Curtis who is necessarily in Wash
ington, 1t was unanimously agreed to
give you our vote for speaker"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Many Lives Lost in the KIondiIke.

Seattle, Wash, June S.-The list of
prospectors who have perished in their
rush to the Yukon gold fields over the
Edmonton trail is growing, and if re-
ports brought down by the steamer
Laurada from southeastern Alaska are
to be believed it viii o9 9Rery large when
the full story is told. Fifty are reported
to have been drowned in Great Slave
lake, twenty have perished in the rap
ids of the Mud and Laird rivers, ten
have frozen to death, and twenty-five
have died from scuryy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
M|LLIONSOF DOLLARS
involved in Suit just Settled by
The United States Court
of Appeals.
GPEAT CASE OF THE sNY DISTRICT,

PIaintins Get Nothing for the Bonds
They Hold for Work Done Under on
Illinois Law That Was Invalid-Mys-
terious Disappearance of n Man at Chi
cago Adds Further Interest to u Sudden
Death-Other Chicago Items.
Chicago, June 9.-The famous Sny ISL
and District case was settled in the fed
eral circuit court of appeals at Milwau-
kee yesterday. Justice Harlan, of the
United States supreme court, who de-
livered the opinion of the court of ap-
peals, decided against the executors of
Francis Palms, holders of bonds which
aggregate $3.50, 600. The principal de-
PENDANTS in the case are ]. C. Wheelock
and G.. w. Jones, surviving members of
a commission appointed in 1891 to report
on the feasibility and advantages of the
planned Sny island district. Together
with the commissioners over 1,OO0 land
holders were named as co-defendants in
the original bill of compalint. The court
affirms the decree given formerly in the
federal circuit court by Judge Allen, in
which the bill of the complainants was
dismissed because of unusual delay in
prosecuting
Over So 600, 900 Involved in the Suit.
1t is said that over s5.OO0.0 900 is in
vOlved in the case. The suit involved
assessments almost to the value of no.
0e0 acres of land on the east side of the
Mississippi. The question at issue was
whether the lands of the defendants are
liable for the assessments that were
made under an act of the Illinois gen.
eral assembly, of April "a. 1871, to pay
certain bonds issued many years ago to
contractors, which were purchased by
Francis Palms. of Detroit, millionaire.
and now held by his executors.
Summing Up of the Court
The decision summed up as follows
1. The act of 1871 is repugnant to the
constitution of Illinois of 1870. Q. Bonds
issued under that act are void. g. Lands
intended to be benefited and protected
by the levee constructed under the act
of 1871 could not be specially assessed
by any action taken in conformity with
the provisions of that act. 4. Nothing
was done or said by the owners of the
lands intended to be benefited ard pro-
tected that estopped them to dispute the
validity of the act of 1871, and of all
that was done under it. or that created
any equity in favor of the holders of the
bonds to have said lands sold to pay
any special assessment or bonds issued
to contractors"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Cyclone Is Very Busy.

Dixon, Wis, June s.-A severe storm
coming from the southeast and passing
over the mouth of Bear valley to the
northeast, played havoc in its course,
taking chimneys, outhOuses and trees
and twisting the metal standards of
wind mills like pipestems. The large
barn OF G. J. Carowell was broken into
kindling. Six men. fifty cows and thir-
ty calves were in the barn at the time
and seven cows We're crushed to death,
their bodies saving the lives of two
men by supporting the hay and debris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Beer Men Quote Bi.hop Potter.

Detroit, June S.-The 81 a barrel war
revenue tax on beer was the subject of
considerable adverse discussion in the
first days session of the thirty ninth
annual convention of the United States
Brewers association. The report of the
publication committee asserted that
Bishop Potter expressed an almost uni
versal conviction when he characterize ed
prohibitionists as a band Of ignorant,
hypocritical, irresponsible and mendaci-
GUS men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Ladies to Help the Mail clerks.

Indianapolis, June S.-The Ladies' Ma
tional Auxiliary to the National Asso-
citation of Postal Clerks was organized
yesterday afternoon with the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs. Mary
H. Wood, Portsmouth, N. H; secretary.
Mrs. B. ]. Joslin, St Paul. Executive
committee is composed of the president
of each division association. An in
formal reception was given to the Ma
tional Postal Clerks association at the
DeniSon hotel last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Steam Barge Goes ON the Rocks.

Frankfort. Mich. June s.-The steam
barge WaverIy. from Escanaba to
Cleveland with iron ore. went on the
rocks of South Manitou island Tues
day night during fog Her engines
were disabled yesterday in a futile at
tempt to release hersesf- The waver-
ly's bow is high out Of water. while her
stern is deeply submerged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Scores on the Diamond.

C..icago, June s.-Following are the
ccores made at base ball by League
clubs yesterday: At Washington-Chi-
cago3 3, Washington s: at Boston-Louis-
willie Z. Boston 6; at Brooklyn-Cincin-
natl 5. Brooklyn 6: at New York
Cleveland ]. New York =: at Philadel-
phia-St. Louis ,. Philadelphia .; at
RaItinore-PittSb . Baltimore 6.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Foul Murder at Chicago.

Chicago, June 8. - Martin Meier, a
wealthy and eccentric Swiss, was found
dead yesterday morning in the house at
1850 West Fifty-seventh street, which
he occupied alone. His hands were
tied behind his back with a piece of
rope. his feet were bound with leather
strap, and around his neck was twisted
a towel. Whether his murderers OBJ
tained anYthing is not known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
railway Postal Clerks Meet.

indianapolis. June S.-Two hundred
delegates We're present yesterday at the
opening of the annual convention of the
National Association OF Railway Postal
Clerks at the Hotel Denison- The vis-
itors were welcomed by Mayor Taggart.
to whose address response was made by
President c. l. Schaffer. of Chicago.
Routine bfsiuess occupied the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
,takinr Friends win spain.

Washington. June S.-The French am
baSsador gave a dinner last night at
which Secretary OF State Hay and the
new Spanish minister were again
brought together under pleasant au-
spices. The list of the guests included
a number of representatives OF the
various embassies and legations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Senator aicMiIlan's Son weds.

Washington. June s.-Philip Hamilton
Mcmillan. the second son of Senator
and Mrs. Mcmillan. of Michigan, mar
ried at noon yesterday Miss Elizabeth
Kilgour Anderson, daughter of the late
Colonel Nicholas Anderson. of Ohio.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR. Mackay-Smith. at St. Johns church.
Among those present were President
Mckinley, Secretary of State and Mrs.
Hay and the Misses Hay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

Kaa-as City. Mo, June s--Renewed
interest showed at the second days ses-
sion of the eleventh biennial convention
OF the Modern Woodmen of America
Several thousand belated members Of
the order had arrived during the night
and on the questions of Importance de-
yeIoped enthusiastic work and dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Their Normal Condition.

Memphis. Tenn. June s.-A special to
The Commerciai-App from New Or
leans says: From advices last niShtfr from
Rluefields. via the steamship SunnlNa,
which sailed from that port June l.
Nicaragua ard Costa Rica are on the
bvfpL ~ war