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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

in June at GIG, in July 11-16 Utah's were
Oh; Boston, 1 ZIG The buying Of Anaconda
was mostly-on arbitrage for New York.
Spanish 4s were 5SHd59ls on bear
at,ueeze.e Americans opened good PUNT
ers4 bought for an hour. Then they
Hsagged. New York hestitated, then bought
causing the close to be at the best. Thirty
five thousand pounds of gold bars were
bought by the bank 5000 arrived from AUS
stralia. The price was weak rs 9hd. The
Hbaek is only buyer, and 1t is dsinclined.
Copper stocks for the fortnight decreased
2,l0T tons. Supplies decreased 1857. The
new script duty applies to all foreign colon
ial securities transferable by delivery.
Agitation is on foot to obtain a graduation
in favor of cheap Americans.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Paine. Murphy = co.'s Stock Letter


BY Private Wire to Paine, Murphy & Co.
birmingham, April H.-With the excep-
ton Of Manhattan railway and Brooklyn
Rapid Transit, the whole stock market
personal---very. strong, with the dealings in
large volumes and well diversified. Man
haitian was sold on the renewed Tammany
hall attack upon the company, while no
special explanation attended the rapid
break in Brooklyn Rapid Transit. The in
dustrias were all very strong and active.
The Anthracite coal stocks were also in
excellent demand. The higher priced is
sues in this group were conspicuous in re-
speet of advance, with the trading heaviest
in the Reading shares. The Orange stocks
were moderately active and more reassur-
ing news in respect to the crops. The Pa
cifics issues were very steady Among the
specialties Tennessee Coal and Iron ad-
vanced sharply, rejecting favorable trade
conditions and on the projected ineorpora-
ton of the companys railway lines. Lit
tie attention was paid to the rather dis
turbing news in this mornings papers from
the Philippines. Money expected to be cas-
Ter this week. A further good effect was
caused by the very substantial advances in
foreign markets. In the last hour partial
stffening of money and heavy realizing
caused lower prices on the list to close
weak.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
New Orleans Cotton Marke.

Now Orleans, April F.-Cotton steady;
sales, $3.50 bales; ordinary, 4c; good ordi-
nary, 412c;. low middling, Lice; middling,
11-l6c; good mlddling, 5-16c; middling,
fair, 13-16c; receipts, S423 bales; stock,
49,, 133 5 tt e1s-8
Consolidated: Net receipts, 21175 bales;
exports to Great Britain. 2,l02; to France,
III; to the continent. 5.266; stock, 79i,Hl.
New Orleans, April 17.-Cotton futures
quiet and steady. April 55S bid; May, go
d5.61 June. 5.6s05.69 July, 5.681569; Au-
gust, 5.68d5.69; September. 5.67@569; Octo-
ber 5.6S; November, 5.6Sa5.7O; December,
5.1Q572; January, 574Q5.76.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

(By Leased Wire to t. C. Hewlett. Agt.)
Birmingham, April 17-Cotton higher and
more active today in sympathy with Liver
pool, though port receipts Of about 1000
compare with 10, 500 last week, and 5000 last
year.
The daily movement of four interior
towns for the past three days shows a
larger percentage of increase and stocks
are accommodating, owing to the slack de-
mand for low grades
Tho weather in the south is considered
favorable. though some talk of insufficient
rains in Texas.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
local Stocks and Bonds
coal Gotten Nfarlse

fruits and Produce
Rutter-Elgin. 221kd25c; dairy No. / ooc
dairy No. Q 15c; country, 12iac; cooking Zoe
Potatoes-Irish, soc.
otatoes-Sweet, S0c
T.emons-Choice, s2.T5dS.25.
Poul,ry-Hens, 30c; fries. 1592oe; ducks
2oc; geese. 9oc.
Eggs-11c.
California Orangcs-ss25 63.5O.
Apples--s6.
Observation-Disclosures quart.
Focal Staple Groceriea
Ego,u-Best patent, $25d4.5o; straight
sugar GRADUATED. s5.571k; Y. c., s32s
cosfee--fsreen. all111sc; Arbuclle's naoL-
.Tss $3.50. Coverings packages, $40. so. n
ooEs 5acknges,. S9-So.
I.ard-61sc.
GEAR ribs sidcs-5hc.
@sdolasses-ce centrifugal, 15925c; sugar houso
20QS5c.> .-...,l,<-
Rice-5]saGfAc.
&. corn--aiiScd. 51c;. white. &c.
y Pearl naeal-TSSc-
Cream. ulcai-e2c
uay--Choice timothy. SIS: No. 1, SIC so: No,
Q $3.50; clover mixed, SIS.
Ntxnd ,ats-3gc; white. 12c.
IRAN Mixed. $3.50; pure wheat, s17.Oo.
{ Cotton seed meal, $500.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Drv Goods

New York, April H.-Dry goods: The
market for cotton goods opens the week
without material change in any important
particular The demand for both staples
and fancies moderate, with prices main
tanned. Prints are quite, but firm in price
for both regulars and odds. Woolen and
worsted dress goods steady, at good de-
mand; silks, in fair request, with advance
ing tendency. =.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
COTTON ROSE
SEVERAL POINTS
81
Good Gains Were Made on The
Days Tradings.
THE TENDENCY OF PRICES
Was Steadily Upward Which
Lead at the Opening Became Pur-
chasers Later in the Day-Fall
River Situation. -
THE TENDENCY OF PRICES

New York, April 17.-The cotton market
opened steady with prices 4 to points
higher on unlocked for bullish adyices from
the other side and quite a scramble of
local and foreign shorts to cover.
With the exception of one or two slight
reactions, the general tendency of prices
was steadily upward on persistent demand
from the bear ranks and continued buying
for Liverpool short account. At the best
figures for the day. an advance of to s
points was apparent the distant deliveries
exhibiting the greater degree of strength
throughout. On the rise Wall street and
other outside interests purchased moder-
atey en- the theory that cotton was in a
position to do better with anything like en-
enlargement from abroad or in the shape
of adverse crop accounts.
New Orleans houses and q well-known
Philadelphia firm were conspicuous as SELL
ers around the opening, but later were
closely identified with the buying move
ment, giving special attention to the May
and August deliveries AT the close the
market was steady with prices net to s
points higher.
Private advices accounted for the better
feeling in English cotton circles as due to
scarcity of shorts as brought on by talk
OF contemplated squeeze in the August
position In addition, adviees from this side
wore less bearish than those received last
week. Although the days receipts ran
somewhat beyond expectations, indications
pointed to a much smaller movement to-
morrow and during the rest of the week.
Advices from Fail River were quite re-
assuring in the general tone as to the re-
lations of Manufacturers and operatives,
| bur Rhode Island
what gloomy in this respect. steam
New York, April 17-Cotton steady; mid
ding, 5-16c; gross receipts, 2,96S bales;
sales, SO; stock, 1880; exports to Grea.
Britain, 1,226; to the continent, 1886; to
France, III.
Total today: Net receipts, 1882 bales:
exports to Great Britain, 20i6; to France,
III; to the continent, 4,166; Stock 7941A
Consolidated: Net receipts, us bales;
exports to Great Britain, 21O2 bales; to
France, III; to the continent, 5.266.
Total since September /: Net receipts, t.
740,9iO bales; exports to Great Britain 3D.
172,779 to France, 666,103; to the continent
2,l0032.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Financial

New York, April 1.-THE Commercial Adj
verlisers London financial cablegram:
Tho markets here we're active and cheer
f.fl today. The feature was the copper de-
pertinent. in which there was bear
squeeze by Paris OH large scale. The
Tfrtes were Al IT'S. 1t is said they arc
2 Saias to 80. Report has it that a change
is mentioned In the denomination of shares
Sin view OF the increased number. Ana
eonGas were 9-16 on big option business
tlio call TO end III May selling at rs, to end
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
Coifee.

New York. April 17-Coffee: Options
sopaned steady and unchanged, ruled mac
tive with insignificant variations; foreign
news conflicting; statistical changes over
Sunday and for the week about as expected
and now factors of importance entirely
lacking; spot department steady and fairly
active. Closed quiet at net unchanged
sprices Sales, $3.50 bags, including: May
500; Spetember, 535; December, $50. Spot
coffee: Rio, firm; mild, firm.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

no. carrrea Pullman Sleeping Cars Biz
minghain to ciueinnati and from B.ianiDg-
ham 10 New York WITHOUT change.
No. carries Pullman Union Sleeps Car
Blrnfngham to Louisville and pullman
Gleeping ca. Chattanooga to Ciacinasti
No. i bias through pullman Drawing,
Room Seerers, Birmingham 10 New Or
leans and Birmingham to Shreveport.
!. ID. Cplp. TIa:sic Manager. Washington.
Frank q. Gsnaon.. General Manager
Washington, ~. g.
c. a. Wicker.na,p, Superintendent. Biz
mingtani.
W. 4. Turk, @ p. 4. Warrington. T.. c
c. A. 3ens;escr. 4. q. +. a.. chsties
Il. 81. ELS. :. p. A.. B,rn..;,xna=n. IA
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18
NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
COMPANY.

COMPANY.
TIME TABLE NO. SIN EFFECT
Monday. January 4. 1897 at 600 m.
Passenger. Passenger.
Daily except Daily except
Sundays. Sundays.
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Chicago ,ChanRa

Chicago, April lion renewal of crop
damage reports, May wheat closed today
with gain of 1c.-Corn advanced Ac, and
oats A@3sc. Pork declined 12lac; lard &c,
and ribs 212c.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
lIIfUhaStI 7 owestl Closing
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-18

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by scl-
entiaeally attacking the disease through
the blood. .t
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
ARKANSAS STAIE NENS.
Rt; Rev. H. N. Pierce, Bishop of the Diocese of Arkansas, Succumbs
 to the Grim Reaper.
EVENTS OF A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONICLED
Protracted Drouth and Warm Weather Has Reduced Cotton Yield From Thirty to Fifty Per Cent-Federal Judge Rodg- CTS Holds That State Cannot Prevent Importation of Labor.
Condition of Crops.

The following summary of the con. dition of crops and weather for the past week is reported from the weather bureau at Little Rock: Hot, dry weather continued during the week. There were a few scattered showers, but not sufficient to be of benifit to growing crops. The ground, in many localities, is too hard and dry for winter wheat. Cotton is shedding badly and opening prey aturely. Picking is in progress and is more general. Owing to the hot, dry weather and to other causes the yield will be far below the average. tEarly corn fully matured, and is either housed or being gathered Late corn will be failure generally Second crop of Irish potatoes very.poor, and in many places complete failure on account of seed rotting in the ground. Apple crop will be far below the average
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
TEST BY THE MANsUR PISTOL.
A Most Effective and Deadly Weapon in ahe Hands of Compe-
 tent Marksmen.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept 1e.-~Dr J. D. Griffith, of this city, has just com pleted, for the government. an official test of the Mauser pistol. in use by the German cavalry. and under con sideration for adoption by the United States. The test was made not only with targets, but with humans also. and Dr. Griffith said it proved. at ranges from 50 to 300 yards, the Mau- ser pistol is the mos effective and deadly weapon of its kind ever in- vented, and that up to the maximum range il is practically good. in the hands of marksmen. as krag-,Jor- eensen, a Lee of MauSer rife. The pistol fires ten shots without reload ing, and can be emptied with ac- euracy of aim in less than three see oudS
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
A PARDON TINTED AT.
The Paris Temps Discusses the Drcy- fus Verdict and Hints at
 Possible Pardon.

Paris, Sept. Commenting on the verdict in the Dreyfus case, the Temps says hat all good citizens who had di- vided on the Dreyfus affair. agree in desiring that judgment should reopen all era of peace and repose for France that is far from being incompatible with the judgment.
 Continuing, the Temps says:
 Me have strong sylief that if the judges did not give DreYfus the bene- fit of the doubt they implied it in the admission of eXtenuatinc circum- stances Considerations foreign to the affair. above all the improvident ut- terances of ill-adyised partisans of the reNisionist campaign against ne generals, are the cause of if. II is, however. possible. that Dreyfus may not lose this benefit It would be enough for the chief of state to sign his pardon. This solution would bring about the pacification of which France is i'll need"
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
CALM PREVAILS AT KEYNES.
All Outward Signs of the Present Trial Removed-Dreyfus Smokes
 His Pipe in Prison.

Eenres. Sept. PA stl'a of calin prevails here. All the troops aul gsndarn'cs quartered It th" town and ills -ohylrouments have left. aud the journalists and others interest 'd in tnc trial have departed since Saturday. The cafes which for the las- flow weeks have been thronged with excited crowds. are deserted.
 \ solitary gendarme paces 'ip and Gewn before the military prison. and there i> not policeman or q soldier near the Lycee, which, llst week. re. sclIbled Il barracks Workmea were ba#ily disnantling the court room and packing the chairs, tables and benches or a trolley car but sid,.
 Madame Dreyfus visited her husband in the prison, but not the sligEtcs, in t"rcst was shown in their meeting ty the nopulace. She found him ;ls calm as ever. The prisoner smoked q ppe for tbc first time in many days. which indicated that hc was in better spirits than ccrld be expected
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
A ervy Woman.

A negro named Dave Bryant was shot and killed by Mrs. John Walch at Morrilton. The lady, who is widow, was at home alone. About 9 o'clock she heard some one prowling around yard Arming herself she went to the door and ordered the intruder to leave. Instead of doing so the negro advanced upon Mrs Walch, when she fired three shots, one of which struck a vital spot, killing Bwant almost instantly The dead negro lived about two miles from Morrilton, and could have had no busi. ness in Mrs. Walch's yard, evidently being bent on mischief A coroneras jury rendered verdict of justifa ble homicide
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
IT MAY DEFEAT THE TREATY.
The Drcyfus Verdict May Find an Indirect Response In the Unit
 ed States Senate.

Washington, Sept. l2.-The Dreyfus verdict is attracting much attention troughout official quareers, but natur- ally, those in responsible positions, whose opinion would be valuable, are reluctant to express adverse comment, because of the national aspect of the case. The feeling is general however in favor of Dreyfus,and Il strong senti- ment has developed against the injus- tice, which, according to the prevail ing belief he has been subject ed to. Some of the officials express fear that this sen timent will have a serious effect on the Franco-American treaty when it comes before the senate, as that in strument has not proved very popular, and the present feeling may turn the tide against it.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
THE COCHIS, ARIZ.. HOLD-UP.
Mail Clerk Adair Tells How the Rob- bers Held Up the South
 Pacific Express.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 12.-Ths west-bound Southern Pacific express, which was held up near Cochis, Ariz., arrived here on .ime. The express car is wreck and shcws the effect of the dynamite used by the robbers. How much they secured is not known, but the amount IS not believed to be in excess of S10,000. liail Clerk C. B. Adair. who is a special baggage man, talked freely about the hold up. He said:
 We were just ready to pull out of Cochis when a door of the car was thrust open and a man with a black mask covered me with his rifle and yelled Throw up your hands, Instead of throwing up my hands, I jumped back into the car. lie commanded me to come out, and you can bet that | did. The next thing 1 knew was that l was standing on the platform in line with the station agent, mail clerk, fire man and engineer. They made us all hold up our hands. and while one of the robbers seached us the others GOV cred LIS with their guns. Then they blew up the safe with dy namite, talk ing plenty of time for t,.e work. After they got through plundering the car they told us we mad better not go away for Is minutes aid they started 10 walk back toward Cochis. about seventy-five yards from the track. Just as they left some one fired five shots. These were the only ones fired during the hold-up.'
 Mail Clerk C. R. McEwing tells sub- stantially the same stoly as Adair. Neither of them knew how much money was taken.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
DEWEY IS ON HIS LAST LEG.
The Navy Department Appraised of the OIympin's Departure
 from Gibraltar.

Washington, Sept. 12.-A cablegram was received at the navy department from Admiral Dewey. announcing his departure on the Olympia from Gi- braltar, Sunday. The dispatch is con fined to feN words, merely. "New York, 18th" indicating that Admiral Dewey expects to arrive in this coun- try on the date named.
 The naval officials say that running at her economical speed, the Olympia can scarcely consume more that II days in making the passage from Gi- braltar to New York, and they are speculating IS to where the admiral in- tends 10 spend the other three days. It is believed 10 be possible that he will touch at the Azores, or perhaps at Bermuda coming across.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
EARNED THEIR PROMOTION.
Two officers of Gen. Shafter's Stan Given Advanced Rank for
 Gallant Service.

San Francisco, Sept. 12.-orders have been received from Washington by which two of the aides to Gen. Shafter-Capt. Robert II. Noble and Capt. Arthur (. Ducat-have been pro noted, the first to -anl 9s major and assistant adjutant general of volun- teers, and the second to the rank as lieutenant-colonel, assigned to duty with the Forty-ninth volunteer infan- try now in St. Louis. Both men have seen hard service. Capt. Ducat led the attack on San Juan hiil in the Cuban campaign, and received a wound sup posed at the time to be fatal. Mai. Noble is an old Indian fighter and al- so did good work in Cuba.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Bishop IT. N. Pierce.

Rt. Rev. II. N. Pierce, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Arkansas, died at Fayetteville on the 5th inst. The de- ceased was born at Pawtueket, R. |. ;, October 19, 1920. He was ordained a deacon in 1s43, and in 1s49 was ad. vanced to the priesthood. In 1870, at Mobile, Ala, he was consecrated bishop of the diocese of Arkansas and the In- dian Territory When Bishop Pierce took charge there was but five Epis, copal church buildings, one parsonage and eos communicants in this state
 After nearly 30 years of faithful work by this able man, there is now in the diocese 27 church buildings, 16 parson- ages, one guild hall, and a church mem bership of 15,000. Bishop Pierce's re- mains were inferred at Little Rock
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION.
Sea Captains Arriving at Havana Confirm the Reports of Revo-
 Iution in NcnezueIn

Havana. Sept. 12.-Thc captains of British ships arriving here from Nenc- zucla confirm the news that there has been q revolution there duriag the last three weeks They say there are two parties against the government. and that the latter is extremely suspicioHs.
 Anyone wishing to land must satisfy the officials that he is not connected with either of the revolutionary par ties. The government, it is also said is very unpopular.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Order State Court Set Aside.

Judge Rodgers, of the federal court at Fort Smith, rendered decision to the effect that the United States dis trict court has jurisdiction over the action of state courts in issuing njunc tions against the importation of labor CTS Judge Rodgers holds that no state has a right to prohibit the citizens of another state from entering its borders to perform labor of any kind.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
MAI. ESTERHAZYsS COMMENTS
Relieves the Drcyfus Verdict and sentence was in Accordance
 with an Understanding.

London. Sept 12.-Mai. Esterhazy comments on the verdict in the Drey- fus case, in the Evening News, saying DreYfu, was justly condemned, as the inevitable result of the evidence col leeted by Gen. Mcrcier. This, accord ing 10 Esterhazy, bore conviction in the minds of the judges and, he added, the court-martial, relieving the pre- vioHs finding, declared preyfus guilty and me innocent"
 Continuing, EsterhaHV sad:
 Il believe the sentence was in ac- cordance with an understanding with the government. DreAfus is in po- sition to claim a reduction of his sen tenee by one-half. The whole business was q farce. arranged in advance, and doubtless he will aoon be liberated
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
European Wheat Shortage.

London, Sept. 12.-The shortage Tn the European wheat crop is estimated at 166, ,0o0, 900 bushels, of which 56 .0OO,- 900 falls on Russia, and g ,00o,o00 on France. Spain, Germany and England all fall more or less short of the aver age, and Roumania is faminc-stricllen. The prices of wheat Y ould be rising but for the weight of old stocks.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
APPEAL IN DREYFUS' BEHALF.
The Order of the Western Star Moy- ing tO Invoke Executive In-
 Huence for Pardon.

Chicago. Sept. 12.-Jamcs A. Gar field Lodge No. 37, Independent Order of the Western Star. has directed Sec retary Herzfeld to send call to all grand lodges of the order for q united appeal to President Mckinley, request ing him to use his influence in secur- ing pardon for Capt. Dreyfus The order has 6,0Oo members, and Secre- tary Herzfeld expects unanimous vote in favor of the appeal.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Two Young Ladies Drowned.

Misses Emma Branson and Ida Parch' man were drowned in Lees Creek, near Van Buren. The young ladies were wading in the creek and got beyond their depth. Miss Branson was deaf mute, and was a teacher at the deaf mute institute, Little Rock, at the session of 1s9S.99 She was at home spending her vacation. Miss Parch- mans father is leading physician of Crawford county.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Jury Failed to Agree.

The trial of Mrs Emily Erwin for the killing of Dr. R. S. Blair at Mammoth Spring September IS, 1898, resulted in a mistrial. Mrs. Erwin was alone at her home with her infant child. Dr. Blair came to the house, forced an entrance to Mrs. Erwins room and was shot down by the woman as he stepped inside the door, death resulting instantly. Blair had been warned by the woman to stay away from her house.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Earthquake at skaguny.

Chicago, Sept. 12.\ special U the Tribune from Victoria, B. C., says: While n public meeting was in prog ress in Skagway, Alasha. few day ' ago, for discussing the annexation or absorption of Dyea, an earthquake startled the community. The earth quake was so severe that considera ble damage was done to buildings. No persons were seriously hurt.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
EXCITEMENT AT PRETORIA.
cussed Among the Burghers of Pretoria.

Pretoria, Sept. 12.-ENeitement pre- vails here pending the decision of the cabinet. Secretary of State Reitz has left the city for Johannesburg and Cape Town. The likelihood of war is much discussed. The coming of Brit ish troops is not regarded as meaning certain war, but merely as making up for the paueity of troops in South Az riea. much commented cn during tha mast month.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-15
Granted Ball.

Jack Lamar, bound over to the grand jury for the killing of Jack Self in Newton county last August, applied for bail before Circuit Judge Mitchell at Harrison. His bond was fixed at s4,O0o. Lamar and Self quarreled over a homestead entry, and the latter was shot through the arm, which was ampu- tated. From this wound Self died, after making a statement that Lamar shot him without provocation.