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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
AT
STA AND OVER
Another Advance in Pig-RepOrt
of Trade Conditions
for Week.

Pig iron has taken another advance
during the past week and is now selling
easily for $14 per ton and over-that is, what
little there is to sell is going easily.
None of the officers of the furnace COM
panies will admit that there has been any
increase all of them saying that they have
already sold all the iron that they can
manufacture during the remaining months
of this year. Nearly every one of the out
of town sales that are being made are not
to be delivered until next January and even
later
However, there are some of the smaller
local consumers whom the furnaces like to
give preference, and they report that they
have to pay as high as 4.5O for No. 1 and
$l4 for No. 2.
The following is Bradstreets report
on the Birmingham district for the
week:
THE steady good business in iron
continues without abatement Furnaces
long out of use are being repaired to go
into blast.
Wages in the rolling mills have been
increased by about 10 per cent. Miners
have also had a small addition to their
wages.
Wholesale business is holding up well
for the season. Retail trade is good.
Bank clearings were 1884 ,921."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
B5.a.-, .o.orer, the Newly Appointed
Minister to Spain

Madrid, June 16.-The newly appointed
minister to Spain, Mr.. Bellamy Storer,
was received in a formal audience by the
queen regent today. There were no
speeches, only few cordial phrases were
exchanged.
Two state carriages from the royal sta
Bile conveyed Mr.. Storer from the hotel
de Rome to the palace and took him back
to the hotel after the audience. The pre-
mier, Silvela, received Mr.. Storer. There
were no crowds about the palace, Mr..
Storer's reception being unannounced in
order to avoid disagreeable Incidents. The
fact that there were no speeches is not
surprising, this is the rule when minis
ters are received. Speeches are made only
when amba ssadors are received. The
queen regent was very amiable and COM
plimentary toward Mr.. Storer and inquired
cordially concerning the health of Presi-
dent Mckinley.
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have been made public recently in Ger
many, and they throw an interesting light
on Wagner's idea of the difficulties of the
singers who undertook his operas in those
early days. Tichatschek was a Bohemian,
VINO dled about ten years ago in Dresden,
where, for many years, he had been a
singer in the court opera. He was one of
the first tenors to appear in "Rienzi' and
Tannhauser," and was regarded more
over, as remarkably fine stage mana
ger. When Wagner sent to piano score of
"DaS Rhinegold" to the tenor he wrote:
Let me hear from you whether these
please you. They are very difficult, and
perhaps there is in 'Das Rhinegold' the
most difficult task ever presented to a
tenor. l mean the part of Loge. When
lately went through that role with List
he voluntarily remarked that he knew no
body but you who has the necessary and
characteristic speaking accent in your
singing to give the role properly.
Wagner did not have high opinion of
the direction of the Wagner operas at this
time He was especially displeased with
the performance of "Lohengrin." 1T was
bad, very bad,' he wrote to Tichatschek.
1.-THE direction at Dresden is animated by
a spirit which makes 1t a duty for you,
as my friend, quite apart from your per-
Torrance as a singer and actor, to con-
tend against attack, falsehood and distor-
ton on the part of the direction. But in
the bad state of affairs l must esteem my
self fortunate to know that l have on my
side your ZEAL influence and indomitable
courage"
Wagner never, of course, heard Ernest
Van Dycks wonderful performance of
Loge which was the greatest achievement
of the famous tenor in this country, and
was an achievement which would have
satisfied the most exacting demands of
the master,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
THE ARCHITECTS
Who Will Draw Opera House Plans
Are in the City

One of the architects representing Stone
city yesterday preparing to draw the plans
of the new opera house, which the Smith
Bros. are going to erect on Second avenue
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets. detailed description of this play
house was published in the Age-Herald last
week
The architect as in consultation all yes
terday with T. H. Motion, who is agent for
the Sniths, and Mr.. Douglass, recently of
Memphis who will be Klaw & Changers
local manager of the new theater. 1t will
be remembered that this theatrical firm has
a five year lease on the new building. The
lots on which the building is to be erected
and all the adjoining property was care
fully inspected, so that the plans can be
drawn advantageously as possible.
Mr.. Motion stated yesterday afternoon
that the architects would get to work at
once drawing the plans of the foundation
and that they would be completed within a
week. The work of tearing down the
houses now the lots and of excavating
the ground for the foundations would al
ready have begun he said, had it not been
for the leases on the property, which do
not expire until July l. The work will be-
gin Immediately after that time.
In order to facilitate matters, the con-
tract will be let for the foundations of the
building only. Long before they are COM
pleted the plans of the entire superstruc-
ture will have been completed, and the
contract let for its erection as soon as this
is done.
Mr.. Motion says that the entire
building will be completed some time in
October.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
A PETTICOAT NOVELTY
Watch My Lady When She Lifts SKIRT
and You Will See Gorgeous Designs

Tn these days when SO much depends
upon the fit of the dress skirt around the
hips and the exact fulness around the foot'
the silk petticoat is an article OF much I'M
nortance. The very latest skirts are cut
with circular Jokes and fitted carefully and
srootblv around the figure with no gathers
at the back.
All kinds of brilliant plaid and striped
goods come for fashioning these skirts' SILK
being a prime favorite, and they are
trimmed as delicately and deliberately as
any evening gown.
A very pretty skirt was made OF coral
mink taffeta with large black squares scat
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lar pattern. The skirt was combined with
an overskirt design in ochre and brown
poplin which was finished around the edge
with small brown buttons. There was an
abbreviated train finished with band OF
the braided goods.
The waist had yoke of royal brown
satin, below which was vest of embroid-
cry. The side fronts were scalloped ana
trimmed with brown buttons. The sleeves
were trimmed with embroidery and the
belt and cuffs were of plain brown satin.
A round straw turban trimmed with
brown and white silk and large American
Beauty roses completed the toilette
touch of smartness was given the nttie
hat by a square buckle, whlcn was ias as
ened to the brim directly in front to hold
the silk roll in place.
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ton was given. The guests were received
In the drawing room, which was a bower
OF palms. The entire house was charming
ly decorated, and from the balcony above
an orchestra played delightfully."- through
out the evening. Cooling beverages were
served in the Algerian apartment with it's
wealth of color and soft lights. A pro-
fusion of daisies and Tiger lilies we're used
in this artistic apartment. which opened
upon balcony lighted with colored Ian
terms. The effect was most fascinating.
Ices were served in the dining room, which
had for its floral decoration quantities of
sweet peas and La France rosss. Pink
tapers burned in silver candelabra, and the
center piece of rare blossoms rested upon
cover of white satin and lace.
Inc evening was in every way brilliant
and charming one in society.
Mrs. Allen was assisted in receiving by
Mr.. and Mrs. Vassar Lyle Allen and the
Misses Allen. The following also were in
the receiving line: Mrs. w. P. G. Harding
Mrs. A. o. Lane, Mrs. r. H. Pearson. Mrs.
Robert Jemison. Mrs. G. Mortimer Will
ljams, Mrs. Blount, Mrs. ]. ]. Banks, Mrs
Alice M. Smith, Mrs. George C. Ball. Miss
i-Shft @hCDOudlu, miss Nate DuDH6y, MISS
Mae Belle Sloss, Miss Rose G. Lewis, Miss
jeanette Moore, Miss Bell Jemison, Miss
Ella Simpson.
There were number of elegant gowns
worn by the ladies in theparty. Mrs AL
len wore a beautiful toilette of silk with
lace, and Mrs. Vassar Allen was a fair
picture in a gown of white liberty silk and
chiffon. She carried pink carnations. A
number of the wedding presents were in
the different apartments, the most beauti-
full gift, aside from its intrinsic value, be-
ing a set of silver spoons and ladle, the
latter bearing the following inscriptions:
Made in London, about 1775, for Samuel
linton, Esq, of Pleasant Hill, Abbeville,
District, S. c., and by him bequeathed to
his daughter, Ruth Linton Allen, and by
her to her youngest son, George WASH
ington Allen, and by him to his youngest
son, Vassar Lyle Allen, $780,"
Mrs. w. F. Tyler and her sister, Miss
Jessie Norris, left last night for Nashville
and Princeton. They will return the LIST
of July, and will then go to Blount, where
they will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Mrs. John Minge, of Faunsdale, arrived
in the city from Blount Springs yesterday
afternoon and is with her mother. Mrs.
Sloss. Mrs. Minge has been Visiting her
brother, e. B. Sloss. in Blount Springs, and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17

2,s57, 307 in 1895. Since July this season the
exports of wheat aggregate 22,95i BUSH
els, against 225, 272SS3 bushels last year.
Corn exports for the week aggregate
9,2S5301 bushels, against 1899. $50 last week,
4,1067O6 bushels in this week year ago,
1,924.313 bushels in 1897, 1,510.761 bushels In
1896 and S5S.951 bushels in 1895. Since July
l this season corn exports aggregate 1884,
425,726 bushels, against 1870 sC4.026 during the
same period Z year ago.
Business failures number only $50, against
lis last week. 2O7 in this week a year ago,
226 in 1897 265 in 1896 and 231 in 1895
Canadian failures number twenty-five,
against nineteen last week and in this week
a year ago, thirty-four in 1897 thiTty-fve in
1896 and thirty in 1895
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
EXCURSION

To Montgomery, Ala.-$150 Round Trip.
A special train with excellent equipped
coaches will leave the Union depot Sun
day morning, June 25, at 1880, for Montgom-
cry, Ala The remarkable low rate of 81. so
has been made for this occasion in order
that everybody can go along. Montgom
cry, the capitol city of the state, is a very
attractive place and affords anyone a nice
days pleasure to see the sights. Separate
coaches will be provided for both white and
colored people and there will positively no
mixing of crowds. For further information
call on or address any agent of the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad or at the
Union ticket office. 6-16-St.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
WAGNERs, FATHER AND SON
Young Sieghied's First Composition and
the Elders Opinion of 1t
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The success as a composer of Siegfried
Wagner in his opera, Der Barenhaueter"
which has proven unouestionably the most
promising new opera of the year in Ger
many, was never anticipated by his father,
who had little hope for any great future of
the young Siegfried. When he was u years
old, the lad composed a polonaise and
brought it to his father He would not look
at it.
Take it away" he said, "only ounces
write polonaises."
Young Siegfried knew enough to recall
10 his famous father that his first compo-
sltion was polonaise.
"A boy of Il should be at his books was
the rejonder of the great Richard.
Mozart was composing when he was
oh, you're a Mozart, them"
Siegfrieds answer was a marvel of diplo-
macy for one so young. No, not a Mo-
Fart, he answered, but a son of Richard
Wagner" That Modified the famous man
and he read the polonase which had been
written in honor of his mother-now Cost
ma, the regnant head of the house-to be
played on her birthday. Richard examined
the youthful effort, but did not find much
in 1t for encouragement. He handed 1t
back to his son and is said to have hum
med the phrase from "Lohengrn" in
which the knight cautions Elsa not to
question him. 1t was several days before
he delivered his opinion to Siegfried. Then
he cautioned him to stick to the study of
architecture and learn how to build houses
and probably theaters, but to leave to
others the creation of the music to be sung
in them.
Some of the letters written by Wagner
to Josef Tichatschek, the Dresden tenor,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Notice of Rond ale

Sealed bids will be received by the finance
committee of the city of Birmingham, Ala,
until Wednesday noon, July 10Th, 1899, for
forty-five thousand dollars ($45,0O0.OO of
public improvement special assessment
bonds of said city, bonds to run for ten
Q0 years and to bear interest at the rate
of six 60 per cent. per annum, interest pay
able annually, and principal and interest
payable in gold City reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Certified check for
$4,000 payable to mayor and aldermen of
Birmingham" must accompany each bid.
For further information address
r. H. KERR,
Chairman Finance Committee
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
THE LADIES'
VISITING TOILETTE
Though Simple in Design This
Gown is One of the Seas
on'S Novelties.

1t must be confessed that there are few
OF the seasons novelties in dress designed
for women upon whom nature has smiled
rather generously, for the long, slender
lines which characterized the earlier
modes continue to rage, and there seems
to be no relief in sight for those to whom
they are not becoming.
visiting toilettes are no exception to the
rule. The skirt of such costume recently
observed was made of light weight ochre
poplin' The entire front was traced with
royal brown silk braid sewed on in irregu-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
PROGRAMME
At East Lake Sunday, June ID Memo
lis Concert Band

March, "Norembega," ..... .....R. B. Hall
Overture, 1.-THE Golden Legion" -. Lewis
March, "Triumphal," ....... ......... Bleyer
Cornet Solo, 1.-The Surf Polka. ........
.............. .......... ........Steinhause
Phil Memoli.
Overture, LIE Diamine," ...... ....... Auber
March, "At Georgia Campmeeting," Mills
INTERMISSION.
March, 1.-THE Charlatan,". Sousa
Selection, From Trovatore,". Verdi
Medley. "Up-to-Date," ....... .......De Witt
March, "Welcome, Volunteers" Memoli
Finale, "Stars and Stripes Forever. .Sousa
PHIL MEMOLI, Director.
Take East Lake electric cars. 6-17-2t.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17

A delightful and inexpen-
sive trip TO New York, Boston
and the East is via the Central
of Georgia Railway, Savannah
and Ocean Steamship Compa-
ny. The sea air a great tonic
Scion Jacobs,
2Ol5 First Avenue,
Birmingham, Ala.
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his bride, who were so rofnanticai1y mar
ried in Nashville several days ago. Mr. and
Mrs Sloss, by the way returned to Ten
nessee yesterday without visiting Birmng-
ham, and they will go at once to Wrencoa,
, the brides former home.
Mr. and Mrs. Barnes Morgan will go to
Lookout mountain next week and Will
spend some time at the Inn.
Mrs. William A. Porter and Miss Elise
Jones are at present in Kentucky. They
will probably return to Birmingham next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Graves, Miss Florida
Graves and Miss Mary Virginia Graves will
leave today for Blount, where they will
spend some time before going to Toronto
and other points in Canada.
Rev. John G. Murray will return Tues
day from Hutchenon, Kan, where he was
called by the death of his brother-in-law.
which occurred few days ago.
Mrs. Robert Stone and Miss Mary Lyman
Stone returned last night from Admission
Mrs. NJ Clifford and Miss Ethel Cliff
ford are in Louisville.
Miss Marianne Mcclellan, of Decatur,
who has been visiting in Birmingham for a
day or two past, went to Tuscaloosa yester-
day to attend commencement exercises.
Miss jamie yanHoose returned yesterday
from Camp Odom.
Mr. Beverly Head also returned yester-
day from Camp Odom.
Mrs. w. ]. Dunn and children have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Washing
ton Old Point Comfort, and Virginia
Beach. Their visit was shortened by the
| illness of Mr.. Will Dunn, who is now quite
| sick of typhoid fever.
| Mr.. James Weatherly left last night for
| the Black Mountains in North Carolina,
| where he will join Mrs. Weatherly. John
| n Miner, their little son, is quite sick
| there.
Mr.. Justin Thatcher left last night for
| Nashville. where he goes to be present at
| the marriage of his sister which will occur
| June 20.
John e. Gregory, the baritone, will sin~
| an aria from Elijah at ST "
| day morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
lieved In six hours by New Great South
American Kidney Cure.' 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately. If
you want quick relief and cure this Is the
remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co., Bir-
mingham, Ala.
2-28-thurs- fri-sat-1Yr
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17

tered through it. A deep circular rufhe
was added at the knee. This was trirnmed
with double rufHe, accordion plated and
finished with narrow heading of shirred
chiffon. Bows of black satin ribbon were
set around the foot of the skirt at frequent
intervals.
Flounces made of alternate rows of rib
bon and lace insertion another fancy.
and plaitings of black and white net
trimmed with rows of ribbon are a very
effective trimming. For very dainty deco
ration plaitings of chion cannot be sur
passed, and in every case ribbon is ern-
ployed, this being considered a very elegant
feature of the fashionable petticoats.
HELEN GREY-PAGE
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Warranted Genuine

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Uncle Toms cabin and Lincoln's log hut
are to be added to the collection of an
Equities in Lincoln park. 1t is proper to
announce that both of these edifices have
been entirely reconstructed by the Con-
necticut firm which makes antiquities a
speciality.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
GOSSIP AND EVENTS
IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Margaret Wheat Allen received a
large and fashionable contingent last even
ing at her home on South Highlands, and
society had an opportunity of welcoming
one of the most charming of brides in the
person of Mrs. Vassar Lyle Allen, in whose
honor and that of her husband, the recep-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing svru

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their Chill
DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES tho CHILD
SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN:
CURE WIND collie. and is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
fl. every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup -
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Chairman Finance COMMITTEE
Summer School a Howard College

A summer school of four weeks will be
conducted at Howard college, East Lake.
beginning next Monday, June 18th The
principal object of the school is for the bet
ter preparation of those who expect to
teach. The instruction will be given by the
college faculty. Lecture courses will be
given by Superintendent J. H. Phillips. of
Birmingham, and others. Tuition, $40
Good board in private families at reason
able rates. 6-17-2t.
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"RambIes in Summerla nd

a booklet describing the delightfully."- cool
resorts on the Wisconsin Central Lines In
Illinois and Wisconsin, may be had free
upon application to Jas. c. Pond, Gen1
Pass Agent Milwaukee, wis.
5-7-dly5t&sun-tu thur-sat
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17
Summer Resorts

on the WISCONSIN CENTRAL are fully
described and illustrated in "Rambles in
Summerland." Send for copy to Jas. C.
Pond, Genl Pass, Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17

Strangers in Birmingham,
don't miss the most charac-
teristic sight-a Rolling Mill
at night. Take Traction Com
pany's cars to Cato City.
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Subscribe for the Daily and
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Go to Ashevile, N. c., for the summer
An elegant place to spend your summer va
cation.
Call at Southern railway, or A. G. s. Of
fee No 2019 First avenue, for further in
formation. 5-25-tf
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Don't forget First Grand
Concert at North Birmingham
Park next Wednesday after
noon at $3.50. Prof. Philip
Memoli with his Full Band.
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The expansion atlas is up-to-date Free
to every new subscriber to Daily Age
Herald.
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Did you ever see a Rolling
Mill at nightP Take the Trac-
ton Company's cars to Gate
City and have this novel ex
perience.
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Subscribe for The Daily Age-Hera!d and
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Mrs John Minge, of Faunsdale, arrived
In the city from Blount Springs yesterday
afternoon and is with her mother. Mrs.
Sloss. Mrs. Minge has been whiting her
brother, e. B. Sloss, in Blount Springs, and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-17

Mrs. w. F. Tyler and her sister, Miss
Jessie Norris, left last night for Nashville
and Princeton. They will return the LIST
of July, and will then go to Blount, where
they will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer.
Stikeen River journal., 1899-01-21

kan free port in exchange for an Atlantic fishing concession. As it would be necessary to cede territory to accomplish such a result and as it would be a fools act, practically destructive of all American interests in Alaska, it will never be done. Our Vie torian friends should reserve their jubliate and not build high, for the fall will be dcsquieting.
 As far as Wr are concerned, anybody may play in our back yard and slide down our cellar door and We will not say boo.