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The age-herald., 1899-02-08
BISHOP WILLIAMS DEAD.
Was the American Head of the Protes-
 tant Episcopal Church.

Middletown, Conn, February 7.-Rt. Rev. John Williams, D. D., L,L. D., bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church, diocese of Connecticut and senior member of the house of bishops of the Episcopal Church of America, died unexpectedly at the fpis- copal residence shortly before o'clock to- night. He had been suffering with a light attack of the grip for about a week, but a fatal result was not anticipated.
 Though Bishop Williams has practically been an invalid for the past two years and confined to his bed excepting for a short while each day, his infirmities were entirely of a physical nature. His mind was bright and active and to the end he never lost his interest in tho Berkeley Divinity school and matters in general. He continued his class in the Divinity school, the students coming to his room for lectures.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
POPULISTS TO MEET
In Montgomery After Legislature Ad-
 journs to Consider the Convention.

Montgomery, February 7.-(Special.)-sen- ator c. B. Deans and other prominent and influential populists have united in A call for conference of the populists of Ala bama to be held in Montgomery on the day after the adjournment of the general as- sembly.
 In speaking of the reason for setting the date indefinitely at this time Senator Deans stated that the members of the legislature desired that date as preferable to them, and 1t seems to be the concensus of opinion that the conference should be held before the 1st of March.
 What policy will be outlined by the popu- lists could not be asoertained, except that the conference will deal with the question of holding constitutional convention. anA
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
THE FIRST NATIONAL BHNKl
 STATEMENT DECEMBHcl

decide what action the party will take as to the nomination of state ticket compris- ing one candidate for member of the con- stitutional convention from each senatorial district, as provided by the law calling the convention.
 Senator Deans thought majority of his party opposed to a constitutional conven- tion at this time, and seemed to suspect that the conference would likely adopt a course tending to unite all the clements of opposition, but he said he and the populists he had consulted did not believe that other opponents would unite In conference, and therefore did not extend an invitation to them.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
BONDS
Financial.

New York, February 7.-Commercial Ad- vertiser's London financial cablegram
 The general tone of the markets here to- day was steady, but the markets were in- active. The mining carry-over occupied most attention The ratification of the peace treaty caused Americans to open buoyantly and carried them we'll above parity. New York, however, sold steadily and the close after hours was at the low est. The weakest features were Atchison preferred and Northern Pacific common. Anacondas were a quarter under the best at g. Money continues easy. The Jan uary trade returns show an increase of 32 per cent. in imports and 2.9 in exports.
 The bank bought some gold today in the open market at 77s 91ad.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Dry Goods

New York, February 1.-The demand for cotton goods has shown further improve ment today and a considerable business has been recorded in both staple and fancy lines. All the advances already recorded are well maintained and the upward ten- dency of the market is still noticeable in most directions. Bleached and brown cot tons were decidedly strong. Prints mostly held at value for goods to arrive Mems wear woolens in fair request Dress goods firm for staple lines. Local jobbing trade good.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
The Iron Market. Birmingham, Feb 6.-The following are the present auotations in ron:
Coffee.

New York February 7-Coffee.-Options opened barely steady at points decline, further declined to points under adverse European and Brazilian cables, heavy re- receipts at Rio and Santos, light warehouse deliveries and retreating attitude of spot buyers The close was barely steady at to 10 points lower.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Water Works Bonds Sold

Huntsville, February -(speciaD-Twen- ty thousand dollars worth of per cent. floating water works bonds were sold by the city tonight for 112s. Bids were sub mitted by eight firms representing the cities of New York, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Columbus and Chattanooga The bonds were awarded 10 Briggs, Todd & Co.,, Cin- einnati. The last bonds sold were per eents and brought less money than the per cents. sold for tonight
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Clark Charged With the Murd.r

Nashville, Tenn, February 1.-The jury of inquest in the case of Mrs. Blanche Cox. also known as Mrs. Minnie Clark, whose body was found on the Hyde's ferry turn pike bridge yesterday, concluded it's work today. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to her death by foul means at the hands of J. D. Clark. with whom the woman lived. Clark is in taiI.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Daily Statement

alveston-Quiet but steady; middling, 6; receipts 4997; stock, 149 372.
 Mobie-Quiet; midding, 5A; sales, 200; re- ceipts, 727; stock, 34,454
 Savannah-Steady; middling 11-16; sales, 2O6; receipts, 9,5S9; stock, 76,O41.
 Charleston-Firm; middlng 11-16; re- receipts, 229; stock, 20,967.
 Wilmngton-Firm middling 5M; receipts. 353; stock, 15,7 757
 Norfolk-Firm; middling, 6; sales, 375; re- ceipts, 2,299; stock, 3S, ,542.
 Baltimore-Nomnal; middling 63s; re- ceipts, ITS; stock, 35 SO3.
 Boston-Quiet; mddling, 6 7-16; receipts, net 4538; gross, BITE
 Philadelphia-Firm; midding, 11-16; re- ceipts, PA; stock, 9,641.
 Memphis-Quiet and steady; middllng, 5A; sales, 1.200; receipts, 629 stock, 96 2Ss Augusta-F1rm; middling, 6%; receipts, 425; stock, fl, 796.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08

however, as a possible explanation of the large amount of spoiled meat reported that the Cuban climate. especially where there was lack of storage facilities, had proved very detrimental to canned goods of all sorts. A great many cans which had been exposed to the rain had rusted through and when the air reached the contents the meat Mas snniled.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Must Still Wait

Washington, February 1.-The ratifica- tion by the senate of the peace treaty has started talk about the probable early mus ter out of the volunteers. It is understood however, that this question has not yet been seriously considered by he president and will not be until the fate of the army reorganization bill pending in congress is known.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Cotton Letter

By Leased Wire to T.. G. Hewlett, Agent
 Birmingham, February 7.-The ratification of the treaty yesterday acted as stimu- lant both here and abroad and all markets at the opening showed decided strength, our late operations showing to points advance. The inclemept weather over the cotton belt, which has confirmed the pre- diction that cotton in the fields now remain ing will never be picked, together with curtaied movement, IS evidenced by re- ceipts, was also a strong feature. Strong bear claims, however, such as the assertion that cotton today could be brought here from England at a loss of only S1 per bale, and similar bearish figuring, has detr- mental effect on the market after the first hour, and liquidation was freely indulged In. Liverpoops close was disappointing to the bulls and profit taking completed the bulls Waterloo, the close being rather soft at recessions from to points from the open ing. We shall not be surprised to see fur ther temporary declines.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Mardl Gr.s Rates Via Southern Railws

On account of mardi gras festivities, the Southern railway will sell tickets from all stations on its line to Birmingham, Mobile and New Orleans, at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale Feb ruary to 13. inclusive, limited until Feb- ruary 2S; also to be sold for morning of February 14 from points within a radius of 200 miles, with same limit.
 Call on any ticket agent. Southern rail- way. or c. B. Jackson, T. P. A.. Birming- ham, Ala, for further information.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PER. EJECT SUCCESS. IT 6OOTHES the CHILD. SOFTEN5 the GUMS, ALLAYs all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. and is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world, Be sure and ask Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,s and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents . bottle. .Iuu
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Killed His Mother

Eufaula, Ala, February 7.-Gabe Harvey colored, has been lodged in jail here, charged with killing his mother-in-law by splitting her head open with hatchet. After committing the crime he buried her body in a mud-bank not far from his home, where 1t was found today.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Paine. Murphy & CO.'S Grain Letter

By Private Wire to Paine, Murphy & Go.
 Birmingham, February 1.-The foreign markets ruled a shade lower at the open- ing this morning, but there was but little attention paid to foreign markets here The opening of the local market being a shade higher than last nights close, and there was every indication of further advance, but shortly after the noon hour there was considerably liquidation by the local crowd, who bought yesterday, and prices receded and closed at the lowest point of the day, or over # cent under last night. The north- west receipts Continue light, but this can be accounted for by the heavy SHOWS through out the northwest. Coarse grains ruled dull, but declined slightly in sympathy with wheat We are still of the opinion that wheat should be bought on all reactions.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Quantity of Canned Beef Spoiled

Washington, February 7.-Regarding the reports of large amount of canned meat being condemned at Havana yesterday, lit- tie information was obtainable at the war department today. It was said that the matter was being investigated and that re- ports would have to be awaited through the regular ofi1cial channels. It was said.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08

Commends itself to the well-informed, to do pleasantly and effectually what was for merly done in the crudest manner and dis agreeably as well. To cleanse the system and break up colds, headaches, and levers without unpleasant after effects, use the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Paine, Murphy 6 Co.'S Stock Letter

By Private Wire to Paine, Murphy 6 Co.
 Birmingham. February 7.-The market opened materially higher indeed on the rati- fication of the treaty of peace, and the trading showed c good deal of animation, but it was soon apparent that the majority of spectators had made use of opportunity
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
LOCAL MARKETS
Local Cotton Market Cotton-Middling Dc.

Cotton-Middling, 5c.
 Fruits and Produce Butter-Elgln, 221k@25c; dairy No. 1, 2cc: dairy No. 2, 15c; country 12kc; cooking, 1Oc. Potatoes-Irish, 60@65c. Lemons-Choice, $3.5014.50. Poultry-Hens. 25c; fries, 14c; ducks, 200; geese, 20025c. Eggs-12hc. Florida oranges-In boxes, $35O. Apples-$3.50Q4.5O
 Local Staple Groceries Flour-Best patent, $4.25045o; straight. 8 s59410. Sugar-Granulated, $5.32; Y. C., $5. Coffee-Green, 9611hc; Arbuckles pack ages, $11.30; Lovering'e packages, $10SO; Ly- on's packages. S9.S0. Lard-6Ac. Clear rib sides, 6c. Molasses - Centrifugal, 15@25c; sugar house, 2OG35c. Rice, 51kQ61kc. Corn-Yellow, 49c; white, 5Oc. Pearl Meal-S71hc. Cream meal, soc. Hay-Choice timothy, $145O; No. 1, $14: No. g. SIS; clover mixed, $12.5o. Mixed Oats-39c; white, 41c. Bran-Mixed, $15; pure wheat, $16. Cotton seed meal, 1I
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
His Snoring

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 What queer snore Swigsby has. Sounds like the moo of a cow"
 ..Yes, Swigsby's full of embalmed beef"
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
Chicago. Change

Chicago, February 7.-Selling out today by recent longs caused weakness in wheat. After an early advance of 1 cent on crop damage reports, May left off with net decline of E cent. Corn declined half cent, and oats are unchanged. Pork lost cents and lard and ribs 21h cents each.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
PERSONAL.
Tho Modern Way

Mf. Joseph Loveman, of the Trade Palace, left last Sunday for the eastern markets.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
lopeningI Highest Lowest Closing

Cash sQuotatfens-Flour, quiet and steady; No. 2 spring wheat, 67GI7015; No. 3 spring wheat, 6317O; No. 3 red, 72; No. 9 corn, 351a; No. 2 oats, 37sl: No. white, 90A090% No. 3 white. 29%@3oA No. ? rye 56; No. bar ley, 41d5O; No. flax seed $1.15; prime Tim othy seed. $2.40a$2.42; mess pork per bbl., s9. .95@s1O; lard, per 100 lbs, s5.57ls@s56O; short ribs sides, loose. s4.75GpS4.95; dry salt ed shoulders boxed. 4AG43s; short clear sides, boxed, $5.05@s5.15: whisky, distillers' finished goods, per gallon, SIPS; sugars, cut loaf, unchanged; No. 2 yellow corn 351A@36.
 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was firm: creamery 1Sd19; dairy, 101Sd16; eggs, fresh, steady, 161A1p17; cheese, steady
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, February 7.-Cotton firm; sales, 4900; ordinary, 5-16; good ordinary, 4A low middling, 5A; midding, 554; good middling, 63s; middling fair, 67s. Receipts, 7,299; stock, 452, ,269.
 Consolidated: Receipts, net, 73,677; ex- ports to Great Britain, 3S ,4O6 France, 19,236; continent, 32,642. Stock, 952,14S. =}fi
 Cotton futures steady; February, 5.4 bid; March, 5.74Q5.75; April, 5|77@57S; May 5.S0a5S1; June, 5.Sld5.S2; July, 5.SSQ5.4; August, 5.S2a5.S3; September, 5.72d5. "A; Oc- tober, 5.73u5:75; November, 5.74Q5.76; De- cember, 5.76d5.7S.
 New Orleans, February 1.-The total of the cotton crop brought into sight to January 31 is reduced by fl ,554 bales, amount of the Houston minus correction making the total from September l. 1898, to January 31, 1899, amounted to S,S}1 ,347 bales instead of S,S72,SS1 given out on the 2d instant. The omissions at Houston ,oc- cured in movement between September and November 19
The age-herald., 1899-02-08

New York, February 7.-Cotton quiet middling, 6 7-16; net receipts 1,430; gross, 9,92S; sales, 800; stock. 1045S4; exports to continent, 77O; France, 453. ai1l1
 Total today Net receipts 25,S99; exports to Great Britain, 3S25; France 12,026; com tinent, TO; stock, 952, ,14S.
 Consolidated: Net receipts, 7S677; ex- ports to Great Britain, As. .4O6; France, 19,2S6; continent, B. 642.
 Total since September l: Net receipts, 6,S63O3S; exports to Great Britain, 776,577; France, GA, ,4S5; continent, 2012 149. ai
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY.

TIME TABLE NO. 3-IN EFFECT
 Monday, January 4. 1897, at 5:00 m. Passenger, Passenger, Daily except Daily except Sundays. Sundays.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08
ACTIVE TRADING
 IN COTTON MARKET
Under Pressure of Heavy Offer
 ing the Price ReCeded.
THE WEATHER UNFAV0RABL E
For Picking and Preparing Lands, and Holders Are Confident That an Up ward Tendency Will Develop
 The Close Was Steady.

New York, February 7.-Ihere was very during the afternoon. .zl
 The firm English advices caused a firm feeling on the opening call, when prices showed an advance of points. Later the market developed much irregularity and sold off 6 to points under the pressure of heavy offerings of long cotton, which came out freely as soon as~it became apparent that outside speculative support was not being maintained.
 August contracts, which sold high as 6.SO on the top wave last week, sold this morzang at 6.2l From this price the mar ket Hoke to 6.1S, a loss of 2 points from the final figures of yesterday. Other months less active had less declines, but at times the market had very unsatisfactory look.
 Throughout the session, however, the reg ulation market bearings were quite as dull as at any time heretofore. Advices from the south stated that spot cotton holders in the principal markets of the cotton belt were as strong in their views ever. They reiterated predictions of short acreage and 1nattention to fertilizers, while reporting that weather conditions were almost With out parallel before so unfavorable.
 Port receipts were light; indications as to the interior movement not promising. Exporters and American spinners were re- ported as in competition for supplies, geh- erally held out of their reach and rapidly becoming less desirable as to assortments. The market finally steadied at l point higher to net lower.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08

Rv Private Wire to Paine, Murphy 6 co.
The age-herald., 1899-02-08

Hoods Sarsaparilla. containing such GU. rative power, is the best medicine that money can buy.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

Gepuine Triumph Potato Seed for sale by C, W. McCormick.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Boyle and baby, of Memphis, came over Sunday night to see the "old folks" Bud n re. turning Monday morning, while the remainder of the family will remain for week or so.
 Sick headache, wind on the stomach bili0usness, nausea, are quickly cured by few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. J. H. Dunavapt & Co.
 Engine No of the Choctaw road, which was disabled in the wreck a few weeks ago, reported for duty Monday, !" just as good as new" Her familiar whistle is most welcome.
 For clear complexion, bright spark. ling eye and vigorous digestion, take Prickly Ash Bittess. It puts the sys- tenn in perfect order. J. H. TiptOn.
 We regret to learn of sad accident which happened to Mir. Geo. Bottom Sunday evening. While feeding his animals one of them kicked him twice above the knee, not breaking any bones. but indicting very painful bruises,
 Is your liver tired? Does it fail to do its duty? If so, don't neglect it's call for help. A few doses of Heroine may save you spell of sickness. Her. bine is the only perfect liver medicine Il cures chills and fever. Price 50 cts. Webb < Sanders.
 When danger confronts them, most men don't wait for the order to go but go at once. Such was the case at the power house last Saturday night. The water in the boiler got below the danger line and everybody sought their hole. Trying to fill the boiler with water while the valve was shut off was the cause, so it is stated. Specu- lation is rife as to the time the boiler will leave and the distance it will go,
 Did you get sample of Dr. Tiche- norss Antiseptic? If so, don't throw it away-it's too good to be waisted. Try it when you get hurt or have collie | will do it's business quick. If not write Sherrouse Medicine Co.,, New Orleans, La, for free sample.
 Our little neighboring village. Cald- well, is keeping up with the procession of progress. The two old gins in that village have been torn away, and in their place, our friend R. ]. Lanier will erect a lirst-class gin building. in every respect. It will be three gln outfit, with Pratt's pneumatic distributor. J. B. Johnson. of this city, a practical gin-wright, has the contract Success to the new gin.
 We have sold many different cough remedies, but none has given better satisfaction than Chamberlain's, says MT Charles Holzhauer, Druggist, Newark, N. J. 1t is perfectly safe and can be relied upon ill all cases of coughs, colds or hoarseness. Webb & Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21

" Elegantly furnislied looms e'st the Pearl saloon.
 We are glad to note that Miss Sallie DeFine IS convalescent, after a severe illness.
 Handsome John lizard was among the visitors from Wynne Tuesday to see the ball game.
 For medicinal purposes our Old Yan. nissee has no superior. T. c. Folbre & Co. We have others.
 Mir. Robert Benson, the hand some and affable clerk of Brandon S Baugh. takess vacation next Monday. spend. ing part of his time in Memphis and the balance of two weeks at his home in Byhalia.
 The rank growth of weeds and dog Iennel around the parks and on the streets is livery unsightly. A few hours labor on the part of the proper. ty owners would do away with this and while the city is limited in hands, they surely can find time to attend to the parks. z.
 All kinds of wood delivered at 75 cents per load Leave orders at w. F. Evans grocery. George Bottoms.
 A large crowd, many of whom were on the fence, gathered at Banton Park Tuesday, to witness the game of ball between Wynne and Forrest City. It was a pretty fair game. and everything went off without furry. Forrest City.
 Keep your system in perfect order and you will have health. even in the most sickly seasons. The occasional use of Prckly Ash Bitters will insure and regularity in all the vita, organs J. II. Tipton.
 Grand excursion from Helena to Lit. tie Rock Sunday, July 23. 1899. yIa Iron Mountain Route. Fare for round trlp from Forrest City. S2.5O. Train leaves Iron Mountain Depot at IT .da a. .m., arriving at Little Rock at 4 D. m. Returning leaves Little Rock July. p. separate coaches for whites and blacks. Refreshment car attached.
 Miss Fannie Winthrop, left Sunday evening for St. Louis where sine visits a couple Of months. Miss Fannie will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends and admirers in this city, and her absence creates vacancy that can only be filled by her return. We wish her a host pleasant visit.
 To eradicate worms from the sys- tenn give the child plain, nourishing rood and Whites Cream Vermifuge The result will be. the worms will dis appear and the child become healthy and cheerful. Price 25 cts. Webb < Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1899-07-21
The'MSgnolia for Fine Wbiskies.

The city was in darkness Tuesdav and "wednesday nights on account cf repairing the boiler in the power house
 J. W. Beck. of this city. was reo;s. tered at Gleason's, Little Rock, Wed. nesday. "eu
 Don't forget the Cumberland Rye. |, is the best whiskey on thp msrtot Sold only by Ike Mallory. ,N
 5. r. Daniel has been running the water Works during the absence of Engineer Smith, who is ill.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. G. Ullathone. of Memphis were registered at the Bel. ser Wednesday.
 ,,Geo. Batts, the blacksmith, after an illness or two weeks is again at his place of business. ' n, Farmers Delight-the best Potato Piow and Cultivator in the world. for sale by Russell, Graham tS Co.
 Mrs. NJ. B. koerper. wife of sun, koerper of the Soil mill, arrived from Little Rock Wednesday and is stoppino at the Belser. f'"n Mrs. A. Meyer left for St. Louis wednesday. where she will remain a Lew days, thence go to Eureka Springs for the Summer.
 Wise men go for blocks. passino many stores, to bury bottle of ..Voli. mer" whiskey. being absolutely pure makes it safe for home and family use'
 Cam and Joe Brookfeld, of Wynne were two handsome Wynne "rooters,' who came down Tuesday to witness the ball game. Prof. A. l.. Todd, representing the SouthWesterh Young Ladies' Institute Bristol. Va.-Tenn., has been in the city several days the past week in the utter. est Of the school. h'
 When you get hurt, use Dr. Tiche. nor's Antiseptic. You'l never know just how good it is until you try it. Only o0 cts, at your druggists.
 Miss Gray Taylor. principal of the De!iluuVliie Iollege, IS the guest of Mir. and Mrs,,Otto Rollwage. She is look. ing to tsilijpterest of her school and it would be sn tic interest of those who have children to send to school to see her.
 J. P. Woodin. of Lexia, has been "do. lng' our county for the past two weeks m the interest of the Home Annuity Association. MT. Wooten is a genial gentleman and writes an excellent pol 'cy and has the gift of telling the peo- pie that he has a good thingn in sim pie and convincing language.