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The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ECKLES ON PANICS
Former Comptroller Explains What
 Caused the Trouble

Chicago, December 27.-James H. Eckles, former comptroller of the currency, today explained to the members of the Commer- cial Teachers Federation, in annual con- yention his views on the causes of fnan- cial panics. They were due largely, he said, to the governments tendency to let mil lions of dollars lie idle in the various sub treasuries.
 "This country, in the full tide of pros- perty, and rich in all that goes to make up the wealth of great nation," said MT. Eckles, in beginning, suddenly felt stringency in the money market recently and panic all over the United States was imminent. This was in a large measure caused by the fact that thousands and mil- Hons of dollars are daily being cast into the government sub-treasuries to remain idle in the vaults instead of going to the channels of circulation of the country.
 Secretary Gage realized the situation in a moment and diverted the money from the sub -treasuries to the banks. Statesmen and political econ onlists of the country are duly impressed with the need of a change in this direction and I believe it will not be long before this sub-treasury system will be Inquired into by congress. As a re- suit it may be abolished or put on a safer basis"
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
.LAWTON FUND
 STILL GROWING General Corbin Has Received in Actual Cash and Checks S17,323.E5.

Washington, December N.-Adjutant- General Corbin has received in actual money and checks $l7,s28.45 towards the Iawton home fund and has. received mo- tices of subscriptions from individuals and others in cities where funds are raising for the relief of General Lawton's family suf- fioient to bring the total up to SS1 4O5. .45. This latter total includes the following am nouncements sent by telegraph on the dates named d:- December 26, Bankers Trust com pany, New York, $2,5S5 Evening Tele- graph, Philadelphia, $2,S23. December 25: Alex H. Revel and Jesse Spaldins, Chi cago, $2,1O2. December 26: Colonel Frank J. Hecker, Detroit, Sl,S2O. December 2& George E. Albee, New Haven, Conn.,, $,766 December 24: General William R, Shafter, San Francisco SS35. December 25: Charles Parsons, St. Louis, $1, 200. Dececber 22: In dianapolis Press, Indianapolis, Ind, $1,000
 In many of these cities the contributions are believed to have increased consider ably since the dates named.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ROBBERY AT SUMMERFIELD
Two Negroes Beat a White Man and
 Robbed Him of $70

Selma, December 27.-(SpeciaD- Har- ris and Robert Todd, two young negroes, apparently about 19 years of age, are in the Dallas county jail, brought there this morning on a serious charge Last night at Summerfield, nine miles from here, MT. Aloe Adams, one of Dallas most prominent cttizens was attacked in his store by two negroes who, after severely beating him over the head, robbed him of about $70.
 MT. Adams had closed his store about g o'clock and started to his home about a quarter of mile away, when he was stop ped by two negroes, who asked him to re- turn to the store with them and let them get some flour. This he did and as he> was making some change he was assaulted and knocked down. As he fell he called loudly for help, but the negroes quickly got their booty and fled. MT Adams recovered suf- ficiently to get his gun and shot at their fleeing forms twice.
 His cries for help brought MT. Blanton and another gentleman from their store, few hundred yards away, and MT. Blanton hastened to town and got Deputy Sheriff Len Davis and the dogs.
 The bloodhounds were put upon the trail and immediately took up the scent, follow ing it to the Morgan place, about three miles away, and between Summerfield and Selma. Here some negroes were found in a cabin and one of them MT. Blanton re- cognized as having been in his store short ly before Mr. Adams cries for help were heard. Another negro was with the one who was in Mir. Blantons store, but he was not in the cabin, so the officers waited for him to turn up, which he did about daylight, and the pair were brought to jail
 MT. Adams is not seriously hurt, though there are several bruises on his head The negroes captured have not been carried be- fore him for Identification but he thinks he will recognize them.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ANT|-BRITISH
 MASS MEETING Prominent Men Will Take Part in the Demonstration
 Sunday Night

New York, December 27.-A meeting of the United Irish societies was held tonight to arrange for great anti-British mass meeting at the Academy of Music next Sun day night. Justice Fitzgerald, of the su- preme court, will preside at the mass meet ing, and among those expected to speak are Senator Mason and Representatives Jett and Sulzer.
 The committee already has received ac- ceptances from many prominent men, who will serve as vice-presidents, among them being Congressman Jacob Rupper, Senator Wellington, of Maryland; Congressman Zeigler, of Pennsylvania; O'Donovan Rossa and Congressman Daniel E. Johnston, of West Virginia.
 General James R. O'Beirne, former com missioner of charities and the accredited representative of the Transvaal republic in the United States, does not believe that there will be an invasion of Canada by the Irish-Americans.
 He said today: 'An invasion of Canada would prove successful if it were attempted. We know more about what war means now than was known thirty years ago. It is not alone the war-like spirit which carries a war or an invasion to a successful con- cluson We have learned that the details of the quartermasters department and the eommissary department have to be reckon ed with There is no such thing as a Fenian organization in existence now.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Died NhlIe Eating Oysters

New York, December 27.-While eating oysters in a restaurant on upper Broadway tonight Joseph Wittgenstein, GO years old, died suddenly of heart failure. Wittgen- stein was born in Louisiana, and for many years was a planter. During the civil war he was appointed a provost marshal by General Butler and later had occasion to arrest that official because of refusal to obey a summons to court He also went to Nicaragua with General Walker. and on several occasions distinguished himself dur ing filibustering expeditions
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Modern Language Association

Nashville, Tenn, December 27.-The cen- tral division of the Modern Language asso- citation of America began its sessions at Vanderbilt University tonight Chancellor Irkland, of Vanderbilt, welcomed the dele gates. He was followed by Prof. c. Al phonso Smith, of the University of Louis- ;ana, and president of the association, who delivered his address. An informal recep- tion was then held. Prominent educators from many states are present, including pr. Schmidt Waltenberg, of Chicago, sec- retary of the association; Prof. w. s. Cur rell, of Washington and Lee University; c. E. Brandon, Ohio; R. B. Spicer, of the Uni versfty of Cincinnati; J. T. Hatfield and Mrs. E. Hockburn, of the Northwestern University; c. F. McClumpha, of the Uni versity of Minnesota; Charles w. Eastman and c. G. Wilson, of Iowa State Universi- ty; c. w. Pearson, of Beloit college, Wis consin; Raymond Weeks and c. c. Terrell and wife, of the University of Missouri; MT. F. T. Taliaferro. of Birmingham, Ala; c. Alphonso Smith. of the Louisiana State University, and Professor Webber, of Ems cry, Ga. .. 3st >
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Schc ol Presidents in Session


 The presidents of the agricultural schools of the state held a meeting in the office of the commissioner of agriculture today. They were called together by the commits sioner and reports of their work were made.
 The treasury receipts are very gratifying to the officials who are in control of the states finances. Several payments were made into the treasury today by tax collec- tors, netting a total of about $50,O00. Some of this money came in the shape of public school warrants which were sent out by the auditor last week. Some time ago the treasurer issued a circular letter to the tax collectors instructing them to pay the school money for the quarter ending De- cember 30, and thus save to the state the expense of transferring about $200,0OO both ways. Some of the collectors have already paid the school money. Collector Francis of Jefferson county sent in a voucher this morning for about $17,O0O, which he paid the superintendent of Jefferson for dstribu- ton among the teachers.
 MT and Mrs. James L. Tanner, of Bir- mingham, are visiting the formers parents in Montgomery.
 Judge William E. Skeggs, of Morgan county, was a visitor to the capitol today.
 Judge Milo Abercrombie, of Macon coun- ty, was in the city today. Judge Aber- cronbie's friends have been constantly ask ing him to explain how it was that the Morgan candidate for the legislature was defeated in Macon, and each of them have received the reply that it was due to over- confidence by the senator's friends.
 Tax Collector T. w. Ballard, of Pike county, was at the capital today and paid the state about $12, 900 tax money
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
SOUTH IN THE LEAD
Building of Textile Mills in the United
 States for Past Six Months

Boston, Mass, December 27.-The number of textile mills constructed or contemplat- ed in the United States for the last half of 1899, as reviewed by the American Wool and Cotton Reporter, is 1SS, against 116 for the first half of the year. This makes a total of 299 for the year, against 262 for 1898 and 155 for 1897.
 The south still leads in the number for the first year. The north has shown a greater increase, having an accession of B over the p reported the first six months in the year.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
~THE PLAYS

"Zaza," the powerful emotional drama, was presented last night at oBrien's opera house for the first time, to a large and fashionable audience. and scored mag nifcent success. The presentation marked an event in local theatrical circles, and will not soon be forgotten by those for tunate enough to be present.
 'Zaza" is strongly dramatic, in that 1t portrays act from the drama of life where the scenes and circumstances are conducive to dramatic effect, and in the hands of MT. Frohman's splendid company is brought out in all its strength and pow CT.
 The story of "Zaza" is an old one, but the coloring that MT. Belasco has injected into 1t add fresh interest and anticipat ton. Dealing with certain conditions of society it lays them bare before the audience with a delicacy that teaches the moral lesson of the play It is intensely emotional and appeals to the finer sympathies reather than the coarser expectations.
 The interest of the play centers around "Zaza," a music hall favorite, a character which gives vast opportunity for emotional acting.
 Aside from the play itself the success of last nights performance was participated in by Miss Mable Howard in the title role whose interpretation was almost perfect. As "Zaza' Miss Howard was magnetic, holding her audience almost as much at her command as did "Zaza" in the play. Beautiful of form and vivacious of manner, she filled the role most acceptably. She was intense in her climaxes, and stirred her audience by main strength of her dramat- ic power.
 MT Connors as "Bernard' was excellent. and while every role is subjugated to "Zaza," he fully sustained the rather strange yet difficult part
 The entire cast was in keeping with the ''stars" and their presentation of the won derful play proved one of the dramatic treats of the season.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

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The age-herald., 1899-12-28
An American Killed

Manila. December 27-1o:5O p. m.-Tt now appears that one. American was killed in the attack upon the Subig garrison yester- day by General Santana.
 The insurgent organ, Indepe4dencia, which was suppressed by the Americans, resumed publication on November 21 in Bontoc province.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
--------------- Tobacco Lands in Florida

Leesburg, Fla, December 27.-Ninety- four thousand acres of land have been re- gently purchased in Lake county this state, by the Dukes, of South Carolina.
 They expect to cut off and utilize the timber, plant the land in tobacco and eventually run a railroad across the coun- try to connect with the Florida East Coast railroad.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
(. '. inyden Mov.s 10 selma

Selma, December 27.-CSpecial.) )-Mr. c. $. Hayden, late train dispatcher of the South ern in Birmins stham, but who has been ap- pointed superintendent of the Anniston division, has moved to Selma with his wife. He will take charge of Gis new post to- morrow, MT. Ewing leaving in the morn ing for Knoxville, where he will in future have charge.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Two New Furnaces

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 27.-The officers and directors of the Cumberland Construction company, Cumberland Coal and Coke company. Mississippi Valley Trust company, and Tennessee Central Railroad company of New York city and St. Louis, Mo-, will erect two new blast furnaces near Hartman. Tenn, immedi- ately after January 1. They have just vis- ited Hartman, Kingston, Redwood. Round Island, Welcker's and Trenton s ore mines and have negotiations on for three.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
Biennial Convention of $. 4. E..

Knoxville, Tenn, December H.-The bi- ennial convention of the Sigma Alpha Ep- siom college fraternity of the Epilon pro- vince met here tonight and will continue in session two days, closing Friday night with a banquet. The representatives are present from the colleges in the province.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

Der of prominent citizens 10 the Aforean conference, which is to take place. in Bir- mingham on Friday. The conference is for the purpose of organization in bfpaif of Senator Morgan, whose cause is verkl Gear to the hearts of his home people
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
TAX COLLECTOR SHORT
Jackson County Official Reported to be
 $1,345 in Arrears

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont gomery, December 27-(Special) )-According to the report of Assistant Examiner Eos ter, Tax Collector w. H. Woodall, of Jack son county, is short in his accounts with the state and county to the amount of $1,- 345.14.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
"Uncle Josh Spruceby"

"Uncle Josh Spruceby," comedy-drama' will be produced for two performances at O'Brens opera house next saturday. 1h- terest Is being taken in the production, as it is said to be very similar to Way Down East" which had big run in New York recently. Mir. Lewis has secured an able company of. acting people, Scenery and mechanical effects are carried and a saw mill at work is one of the mechanical ef- fects Numerous new speciaLties are in- troduced, and among other features are an operatic orchestra and a. big concert band. Twenty-Five people are carried.
 During this engagement popular prices of 25 35 and 50 cents will prevail.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in business by trying to do too many things. To be suc- cessful every one should select , some one special business, and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of #Bir- mingham. Ala, l have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
 SHOOTING AT SUNNYSOUTH
Dr. w. F. Williams Was Shot and Kill.
 ed by c. M Gallaeher

Mobile, December 27-Monday night at Sunnysouth, 100 miles north of Mobile on the Southern railroad, pr. w. H. Williams, widely known in that part, was shot by Charles M Gallagher, travelling optcian. Williams died next day. Gallagher sur rendered, saying he was shooting at an- other man, and Williams was his friend.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

James A. Downey is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party 5F
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

Andrew ". Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George w. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

Win send Representatives Selma, December 27.-CSpecial) )-The Dal- las County Morgan club will send a num-
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treas-- urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

E. l.. IIigdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. 's5tfe
The age-herald., 1899-12-28

IT. C. Miller is candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19

.p,.t fine music diylnest and dearest,
since ever tine years began,
h. Inc manifold pat7lonate music o.
t.od draws from the heart Of man.
T4ovdn.s Creation was sung at Bar
~, l', ia, Inc p.03e.s Chorus under drec-
-tcr of herr nOpte. The soiolsts were
Si'ss ttr.u.I Berun. M. Guucnu7, Dress
den and Ain. ". Mnde. 'Dessau'
Al E,berfeld. schumann's ,'Paradies and
prr.' was very successfully peIloimeu
win Mrs de Sauset as ferl- Inc press
ie man in praise of the Work OK TINS
artist
F.rmore Bros. Of New York. have
tu-t published two beauuIui ahtneins.
Hpraiso Yc The \ame OF me LoIu.. ii.ollr-
mixed voices by II. l.. banks and hing
r| hue- Tor male voices. Quaietle OF
chorus. by FINLEY Lyon. The l. tDIu"lt
,,-,r...r of flllmOres Concert quarter
ly' is entitled The Easter fIoihls.,
Containing effective songs ana nice Ittl-
tafion. TOR Sunday schools. Words py
Palmer Uartsough. music by j. ii. flil-
more.
Tho Indictment Of the true connoisseur
&C. always DISTINGUISHED Dv MODERATION
With him it is a. point Of honor TO Welsn
lis words and not 20 offend against
tru-h.-Moseheies.
Nrsecaeni's new opera Iris" was per
formed ln Miano, italy, and met cool
reception. only the overture pleased
The February number Of ."Our Monthly
Musical Gem Hitchcock Publishing 20.
New York; contains two me piano llelg-se'
sAnrous Bells by Edward Dorm. Op. 20.
and TlsNe "Bid Me Good Bye waltz
arranged by Miss Ida. also Two SONGS.
sT,ot.s Love While Love We May. WORDS
and music bv Leah b. LFssl. ana = ei tn-
ine s0nc" hy J.. II. Thomson; me ii.9
-.,,. ..rarorts the picture Of the yOuthiW
p~obabiv the oldest musical society In
the country Is the Stougnton ,4a as ,H'5.b
annual meeting for tho election oi ole
hcers.
Tho international opera Company which
met with disaster early iu the season.
has been formed into concert eoiilsue
headed bv Clomcntine de- we're, ildAI.e
= eurcfalfv of LIZA Lchmaih A'ii5
cycle In Persian Garden
Arrangements have been Completed by
which Philadelphia is 20 have n scrier "l
symphony concerts next season. ne
orchestra will be known as the f1l-a,'
r.bi9 Permanent Orchestra and Waller
T-irur0-ch will be the conductor. me-
movement is in charge of n commit lte
OF women prominent I'M society ana auI-
cess seems 20 be assured
Rcv Henry Tappcrt OF Covineton XVI
Who IS an able critic amd com on
music saws Of the 'Naturai MUSIC
Course" (pubushrd by the American
,-,frfur fhe contents of the Natural Mu-
eic Primer and the hve Readers. can
c0neCientouslN say iHai ''l-
euneri0r o. any other ] know OFT lh zee
,,lr+ 10 simplicity. C'earnes7 end pros
,r-roeei,-aness II ie evident chat the
compilers are teachers who know fun
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19

atty clear. and tells much that is In
tenseiy interesting regarding his wonder
ful life.
Sir Walter Besant, the well-known au-
thor. creates some sensation In the lit
erary world by renewed charges OF what
he boldly calls "thcving' against lead
lng English publishers in their dealing
with authors Many publishers he AL
logcs. including some great houses, have
made 10 "a common practice 10 take secret
percentages on the cost OF every item. 20
charge for advertisements which have
not been paid for and 20 take from the
proceeds Of the book very much moro
than they are entitled TO under their
rccment-EXohange.
VII
Or. Henry Van Dyke. asked how FAR
Should The pulpit be literary replies IN
the Observer. II do not believe that the
pulpit should be literary at an. II should
be cvangolistic Blu. Sc is possible that
"a man who knows something about liter
ature may be able 30 do some decent
work fin an evangelical pulpit Public
opinion.
Two curious autograph letters are Tor
eafo I'm London. one Of Campbells lNlD
contains this. 81 hate Napoleon even a.
tho vorv devil. but when ! think proper
~ abuse him 7 win do 80 IN original Ian
ruare and not for hire The other IS
written bv 1Amb IL must be about some
contributions 20 magazine. Aahip
IT.. OF had twenty gulneas shoot
go, tbo London. and what 7 did for
WOW, was moro worth that sum than
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r,,tf,oot.or. and 7 do not Ike 10 60 on
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mot 7 do so"-Tychange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
Insurance COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA

AN1-Ar, STATEMENT ENDING
ms NORTI AMERICA Or PIIIIADEI~
LAWS THE STATE
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
LITrLH JOURNEYs NJ ~ HOA

LITTLE JOURNEYS TO THE HOMES
OF EMINENT PAINTERS BY Ebert
Hubbard g. u. Putnams Sons New
York London. For sale by tho George
NJ West Company
I'm oil tho pleasant series under this
name FOR which the public arc indebted
q the Messrs Putnam. none has been
more interesting than This sketch of one
o. the worlds Immortais who challenged
tho attention OF his time hy hberatlne
from tho block "a marble Cupid so eX-
Quisite that II passed for an antique. so
that men who looked upon ~ exclaimed
"Phdias and he who let the Cupid free
became for an time Michael the Angel"
ITO mo laFt or his long llfe.' says Mr.
Hubbard Leonardo carried with him
fhe bright sypecfant animation OF youth
and 20 az WHO knew hin he was "r.r0-
rsrdo-the only Leonardo But great a.
was LEONARDO We call the tine IN which
he lived. che are % Michael Angelo
Tho shotch. though brief is exceeding
~ hscrsuana1rrg. and IN Its brief space
rneSna TIA chief attributes In his person.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19
MUSICAL AND LITERARY NOTES,

..But the music diyinest and dearest
since ever tine years began,
A. me manifold passionate music
Hou N4~" -MeaLucrly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-19

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