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The age-herald., 1899-06-24
Business Men Favor
Early Closing of Stores

The extremely oppressive weather has not deterred the Woman's clubs commit tee in it's earnest work of eanvassing the city in regard to the early closing of tine stores. The resolution to this effect which was recently presented to the board of trade was simply formal expression of the civic department of the Womans club of its desire to see the custom of early closing hours inaugurated in this city. But the women who are deeply interested in this matter have not been content with the mere expression of words included in the resolution, but for a week or more a nun Der of the most prominent women in tn. city have personally petitioned the mer- chants to close their stores at o'clock every afternoon with the exception of Sat urday.
 am authorized by a member of the com mittee to say that the petition has been endorsed by a majority of the merchants who heartily approved of the movement, many of the leading merchants in the city going so far as to say that they hoped the custom would rot only be carried into effect for this summer, but that 1t would become a permanent one here in the south.
 Such statements from the prominent bus mess men of Birmingham indicate a spirit of broad-mndedness and progressive one as well. The result of such cooperation will not only increase this movement, but will make it a permanent thing.
 Birmingham women are always eager to throw their influence on the humanitarian side, and many of them have been out spoken in their desire to cooperate with the early closing movement and judging from the unanimous spirit of the business men and the expressions that one hears on all sides. the early closing hours will soon be established. A list of the merchants who have signed the petition will be published tomorrow
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SENATOR CLARK AND M. DAILY.
Eli Perkins Says There will Be Fun in Won-
 tana.

Anaconda Letter to the New York Sun.
 There is fun brewing over here in Mon- tana. Yesterday I had the pleasure of rid ing on the Northern Pacific from Butte to Anaconda with Marcus Daly. Marcus Daly and Senator Clark are neighbors in Ana conda. They are both democrats, and both rich and powerful lions, but each wants the other to be a lamb. One must be swallowed before peace can come to Montana.
 The newly elected senator Clark, is fifty millionaire, while MT. Daly is twen- ty-millionaire. MT. Daly said: Clark is a nice man, but he hasn't got a seat in the senate yet Then MT. Day looked out of the window at the great cherubim of smoke that hovered over the Anaconda copper smelters. Maybe continued Marcus, it may turn out second Pomeroy- Grimes case, such they had in Kansas That would be sad"
 The difference between MT. Daly and MT. Clark occurred this way:
 A poor miner in Anaconda owned water right. Water rights are valuable in smelt- ing copper and silver. The miner wanted to sell it, and called on MT. Daly, who really needed it.
 ''I don't think 1 want it." said MT. Daly, "but I'll accommodate you if you let it go cheap enough"
 Well, $1,OO0," said the miner. How will that do?"
 "Too much," said MT. Daly. who is sportsman and who was doing a little "bluffing." Come and see me later"
 The next day the miner saw MT. Clark, who, knowing now valuable the water right was to Daly, asked him the price. When he found it was $1,000 he handed the man a check, and smiled to himself as he lit cigar and thought of Brother Daly.
 A month after this MT. Clark said to MT. Daily: Marcus, you ought to have that little Higgins water right. You need it. ''Tn have it soon," said Daily. I'm deal ing with Higgins now.''
 But I have it." said Clark. "The man was poor and wanted thousand, and took it."
 What, you got it." exclaimed Daly, "and you'll sell 1t to mel"
 "Yes, you need it more than I do."
 And for how much?"
 "Oh, $150OOO."
 MT. Daly drew a long breath, but paid the $50 600 for the water right.
 This estranged the two millionaires.
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ding was an extremely quiet one, only the relatives and few intimate friends of the couple being present. There were no at tendants pr. Newman, of the Methodist church, off1ciated at the ceremony.
 MT. Bell is the assistant superinten- dent for the Woodward Iron company at their works at Dolomite, and Is a brother of w. J. Bell, purchasing agent for the same company. The bride spent last sum- mer in Birmingham and has many admirers here. During the past winter, however she has been teaching in the female college at Due West, s. c. After the ceremony MT. and Mrs Bell left for Dolomite.
 Miss Kate Wilkinson, of La Grange Ga, is spending several weeks with MT. and Mrs. J. T. Beasley on the South High lands
 The party of Birmingham young people that have been on the house party at St. Clair Springs for the past few weeks, re- turned to the city yesterday.
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in Society.

Mrs Richard Randolph is in Nashville, where she is the guest of Mrs. Rubin. Mrs. J. Asa Rountree and her children are in Nashville for a visit Of a week.
 
 The Birmingham people who enjoyed the trip to Niagara Falls with the Press asse- citation speak in the most enthusiastic manner Of the many eourtesies shown the party. Among the social affairs was Il brilliant ball given in the beautiful hotel at Lakewood, N. J. The grand march was led by Mrs T. II. Aldrich and MT. j. Asa Rountree of Birmingham. The Ald- richs have a cottage at Lakewood, and are spending the summer there.
 
 The trolley musicale which will be given on Thursday evening for the benefit of the Southside Baptist church promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs of the sea- son. The trolley parties have been ur- usually successful and popular this sum- mer. and trolley musicale will be some thing entirely unique. Tie Apollo club, one of the most popular musical organizations in the city, will occupy the central car The routes will be most interesting, and at Avondale park light refreshments will be served free, while the Apollo club gives a concert programme.
  phis will arrive on Tuesday and will be the guests of MT. and Mrs John c. Smith, on the South Highlands.
 The Recherche club gave dance last evening at Lakeview. This affair was the last of a series of dances given by this club.
 Mrs Alice D. Orr has gone to Kentucky where she will spend the summer months. Miss Nellie Marshall will leave today for Indian Springs, Georgia, where she will spend the summer.
 Miss Mariella Berry returned from Tus- caloosa yesterday.
 Edward Crawford has returned from Tuscaloosa where he has been spending the commencement season.
 Yesterday morning Miss Bessie Moore, of this city and John A. Bell, of Dolomite. were married at the residence of J. R, Moore on the North Highlands. The we'd
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o'clock, during which a delicious beverage of punch and trays of bon bons were served. The scores were kept by presenting each lady who won after every game with a tiny doll dressed in pink and white. The first prize dresden card box with a pack of cards. was won by Miss Loretta Toomer. The second prize, china tea bell fell to Mrs. J. l.. Beeson. The consolation prize was 6 pink and silken emery which wa. hidden in a basket of pink sweet peas and white coronations suspended from the ceiling from which hung dozens of pink and white ribbons, which were drawn from the basket by the guests The ribbon with the prize attached was drawn by Mrs. w. H. Finn.
 ''The house was beautifully decorated in flowers and vines. The refreshments served were delicious. Mrs. Johnston was perfect hostess, and her guests of honor, two thoroughly charming and lovely women.
 Mrs. M. A. McCraw and Miss Ada Evans will entertain next Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Richard Johnston, of Bir- mingham, who is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Johnston"
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BRADSTREET'S REVIEW

New York, June 23.-Bradstreet's finan- cial review tomorrow will say:
 Ifregularity with some exhibition of weakness has been feature of the specu- lation the last six weeks. The stock mar ket has been professional to an increasing extent and there was evidence that power. ful influences have been active on the bear side. Liquidation in certain specialties has been visible, though in some stocks which are prominent in this connection the sell ing seemed to be the unloading of large blocks by people identified with the manipu- lation.
 There was also a display of strength in certain parts of the list, as, for instance. the Vanderbilt stock, which might suggest an accommodating process, and other groups. notably the Anthracite Coal shares, were steady and apparently waiting for develop ments. The short interest, though natur- ally much larger than 1t was some weeks ago, betrays a certain amount of nervous ness and a decided readiness to cover at concessions, which prevented the declines from assuming decided characsSr, and in many cases were limited to small dimen- sions.
 It would seem that the public and the street are inclined to suspend judgment as to whether prices are too high or not until
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DUN'S WEEKLY
 REVIEW OF TRADE Europe Seems to Be Badly in
 Need of Gold. THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS In France Has Been Grave and Prolong- ed, and German Speculation in In- dustrial Stocks Threatens
 Some Trouble.
THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS

New York, June 23.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade will say tomorrow
 The outgo of more gold this week, $4,G0.
 900 so far reported, made it clear that Europe is in need. The French ministerial crisis has been grave and prolonged, the collapse of German speculation in industrial stocks also threatens some trouble, but perhaps the South American uncertainty causes much of the disturbances. What ever the cause, Europe needs money and cannot claim it's own from the year, but must borrow. Exchanga and tra le ba ances show that this country is hot called upon to pay, but the money is worth more 10 lenders abroad than il is here. Home finances are most satisfactory. Revenue falls behind expeditures for the fiscal year less than $10O 0O0, 900 and but for $230, 900 00o war expenses, including payment for tne Philippine debt and for Cuban soldiers, the revenue exclusive of that from the war tax exceeds ordinary expenses Trade balances, in spite of exports from New York l9 Der cent less than last years and imports 26 per cent. greater, still promise large ex- cess of exports for June. Nor is there any substance in the idea that large foreign sales of securities are moving gold. The best evidence attainable shows that in January and February about s8 25) ,00O worth of securities came to this side, and since February not more than si,000,0OO in excess of shipments In character, transactions have been of the trading and not of the in- vestment sort. Stocks here have weakened, but almost exclusively in industrials, which foreigners don't touch, declaring and de- clining $2.0S per share on the average this week, while railroad stocks have averaged decline of only 29 cents per share. Earn ings for the first half of June are better than for previous months this year, 1O.6 per cent larger than last years and 11.3 per cent larger than in 1892, the Granger roads gaining most largely over last year in spite of the reduced movement of grain.
 In the great staples there is a turn for
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LATES S sssIHsss
 FASHIONS
For the Yaohting olrl

The white pique yachting suit clearing re- flutes the statement that there is nothing new at this season. However well ex- hausted ideas for thin gowns may be it is cheerful to know that modistes are fabri- eating some most delightful designs for the girl who is fond of aquatic sports.
 gown that has many peculiarities of its own is shown in the illustration. It is developed in heavy white pique trimmed with narrow bands of Hamburg embroid- cry
 The Jacket the distinguishing feature of the toilette, is a smart little affair, so short that it does not more than reach the hips. It is trimmed upon the front and
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the better. The fall of 2 cents in wheat and in cottcn from 6.31 to SIP indicates that speculation based on the hope of short crops is growing weary. The textile indus tries are much behind in their lines, though woolens are now steadily rising and are 6 per cent. higher than at their lowest in March. The goods are in much stronger demand and the wool has advanced from 1S.01 to 1876 cents for domestic, taking the average of 100 quotations by Coates Bros. though the buying is largely speculative. In cotton goods the advance has been small and though business is excellent, the demand fairly atches the supply
 The great gain in volume of business might seem of questionable safety were if not greater in iron production, resulting from an actual excess of demand over sum ply and not from speculation. Bars are stronger by s per ton at the east, though iron is $1 per ton easier at Pittsburg. but a adherence of $5 per ton in favor of steel maks the demand for iron larger It is in teresting that a 10000 order for plates for two American liners to be built by the cramps has gone to Chicago, eastern works being too full. Orders for finished products show no decrease in quantity and Tor most lines, as for rails, are quite often refused, speedy deliveries being impossi ble.
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1.-THE OLD RELIABLE"

Louisville and Nashville Railroad the Off,
 cial Route to Detroit, Mich
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad has been decided on by the Young Peoples So- ciety of Christian Endeavorers of Alabama as the official route to the national conven- ton to be held in Detroit, Mich, July 5-1O The above mentioned road has arranged a one-fare rate for the round trip for all that go along, tickets to be sold July 8, and g. limited good to return until July 20, 1899. An extension of this limit can be secured until August 15, by depositing tickets with joint agent in Detroit not later than July 12. For further information regarding sleep ing car reservations, rates, route, etc, call on or address any Louisville and Nashville agent, or R. F. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent,
 6-22-td Birmingham, Ala.
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To Wear Upon the High Seas

If for no other reason than that yachting is increasing in popularity as a sport this would be a season of yachting costumes. But there are other reasons why gowns for high seas are in great demand, the most notable being the trial races for the com ing international contest for the America cup.
 A yachting design that Is fresh and dainty is made of cream white serge. The skirt fits closely over the hips and IS applioued around the foot with sea green silk braid and bias folds of the same color taffeta.
 The bodice has an all-over braided trim ming put on diagonally and arranged In
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around the sleeves with the Hamburg en1- broidery. A breast-plate effect finished with wide lapels opens over a vest of striped wash silk and is trimmed with rows of stitching and fancy pearl buttons. The col lar is high and pointed.
 A belt of soft white kid clasped with large, square silver buckle confines the waist
 The skirt has bands of the embroidery arranged upon the sides in pointed design with the goods cut from underneath. IL flares in a graceful fouhce below the em- broidered band, although down to this point the skirt is very close fitting.
 A hat of rough straw trimmed with striped silk to match the vest and several dark wings constitutes charming feature of this yachting toilette. .rI
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Social Functions in Honor
 Of Mrs. Richard Johnston

A late issue of Miledgeville paper con- tains the following account of an elegant social function in honor of Mrs. Richard F. Johnston, of Birmingham, one of the most charming and brilliant women in society:
 "One of the daintiest affairs of the sea- son was the card party on Thursday after noon by Mrs. Mark Johnson, compliment tary to Mrs Richard Johnston, of Birming- ham, Ala, and Miss Adah Evans of this city. The game of whist was called at 5:30
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Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re- lieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure" It Is a 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.
 2-2S-thurs- -fri-sat-1yr
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decorative design around the sea green taffeta yoke. The belt is most becoming affair. It is pointed at the back and front tapering down at the sides to a narrow band scarcely more than an inch wide
 The hat is dull green leghorn with low. spreading crown. The brim is broad ana folks of sea green ribbon are rolled beneath to elevate 1t. The top is trimmed with rib bon and two pure white wings These arc set well back from the front so that the ends extend beyond the brim a the back Heavy white silk gloves stitched in sea green match the gown
 HELEN GREY-PAGE
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TRY ALIENS FO0T-EASE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and ealous spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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-------- Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syru

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHI. DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in 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
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CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'sssss's sssss ses of 1MAzzzz3
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION,
 RICHMOND VA


 The Southern Railway will sell round-t trip tickets to Richmond, Va, at the low rate of one fare for the round trip. Double daily service; shortest, quickest most pleasant and convenient route for all those who desire to attend. Tickets on sale July Il, 12th and 18th, linn ited to return July 31, with privilege of ex- tension until August 15, by depositing tick cts with joint agent, Richmond, on or be- fore July "A and payment of fee of 50 cents Train leaving Birmingham at 6 a. m., car ries through sleeper to New York, passing Danville, Va, where you get sleeper for Richmond, arriving there at 6 a. m. '"The Southwestern Limited" the finest train in the south, operates dining cars and Pull mans latest Library Observation cars from Atlanta east.
 For further information call on or write
 c, B. JACKSON,
 T. P. A, Birmingham, Ala 6-24-td
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WOMAN AND SOCIETY.
BY ANNIE kERDRIcK WALKER.
,sc saSrEEtg EEsgss

to be a competition limited only by the sublimated canons of pure art. There was no public comparison of the contending fair, each aspirant for the honor being exam ined separately by the jury. The points con- sidered in the judging included soul, ex- pression, dignity, carriage, as well as form color and feature"
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Don't forget the third grand Promenade concert at North Birmingham Park tonight by Memoli's big band. Elegant refreshments served by War ner. Dance orchestra also in pavilion. Park beautifully illuminated.
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CHEAP RATES FOURTH OF JULY.

The Plant System will sell low excursion tickets between all points account of 4th of July on basis of one and a third fare for round trip Tickets to be sold July ?, and {, limited to 7th, returning. Within the state of Florida rates will be one fare for round trip. Address nearest ticket agent or
 R. L. TODD, Division Pass. Agent, Montgomery, Ala,
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One Fare for Educational Association

A one fare for the round trip has been authorized from all points in Alabama to Birmingham and return, on account of the annual convention of the Alabama Educa- tional association, which is to meet in this city on June 27, 2S and 29. Tickets will bo on sale from June "A to 27 inclusive, and will be good for return until June 30.
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BATHING AT EAST LAKE

Bathing in East Lake agein becoming popular. Go out and indulge. 25c if towels and suit furnished, or 15c if bather furnishes own suit. etc. Ev- cry Friday is ladies day.
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Brophy Bros.

Having sold my interest in store at 1910 Second avenue, I respectfully ask my patrons of the past to continue their trade with my successors, Brophy Bros, where they will receive kind and courteous atten- tion. Respectfully, M. L. Bennie
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THE MODERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
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Birmingham, Ala, June Is, 1898

Birmingham, Ala, June 15, 1899. On Monday, June 19, the city will begin thorough cleansing of streets. avenues and alleys, and all persons are hereby notified that all trash in streets, avenues and alleys must be in barrels or boxes at the time the trash wagons call. The police and health department have been instructed to enforce this order, and all persons fall ing to comply will be promptly arrested.
 w. M. DRENNEN, Mayor. jun 16. IS. 21. 24. q, 30
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Humane Methods

From Ally Sloper
 Mother-You have been a very naughty boy, Jack, and must punish you"
 Jack (who has been to the dentist re- cently)-Oh, ma! Can't you give me gas?"
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Notice

Having purchased the stock of M L. Bennie, 1910 Second avenue, where in fu- ture we will carry everything found in flrst-class crockery and house furnishing goods esta blishment, we respectfully ask for friends and public to bear us in mind when in need of goods In our line
 Respectfully,
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Orders No. ?.
Office of thA MaYnr.

Clean Your Premises Notice to Household
 CTS
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Mrs. Richard Randolph is in Nashville, where she is the guest of Mrs. Rubin.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-09

The Eiiton IOWA Council met Wednesday
evening. P.esout, Nos.rs. Keys, Garrett.
Jyiiets, MacSaII, the Treasurer ana Ba!.tT
The minutes OF the last meeting were read
aud approved
The Treasurer reportel: Receipts, - 325.-
Is; Disbursements. - 222 OF. Baaucc. 51O3.-
II. Vouchers were authorized for tho pay
ment of bills as follows:
ElEton Electric Light a. Power Co., Sl27.-
80: Brandywiu" Granite Company. 3 cars
crushed stone, $3.50; A. II. Tinges. stone
dust 5l2; W. d. Dunbar. bill to date, $sIl .S5: !:
Cadmus Price. haI.n1, 9Ij.25: Wm. 2.
Dean, hauling, 80; Peter NTlburn, hauling,
9ll LII: John i. Dean. police duty election
day. a: Geo. G. Biddle, salary for Novem-
ber 5il GG; VIM Il. Gilpin. salary for Noyem-
bar, go 50; Thos Biddle, =, days, 49.O6;
john b. Dean 1O@ days, 5l3.43; Wm. Willin
II days Sl3 IS; Frank Burkins, day. 81 .25.
The President and Secretary wore instruct
ed TO issue note for 5000 at 60 days, to pro-
vide funds to pay the bills of tue town until
after the first of January, when the receipts
from taxes should be greater