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The age-herald., 1899-10-12
NEGRO JANITOR ARRESTED
Charged With Larceny of Law Books
 From Steiner Building

Joe Lane, negro, was arrested yeslser- day by Detective Wiggins charged with having stolen a full set of Alabama reports from the Steiner bank building. A complete list of the books has been filed by the de- tective, and their estimated value is $500
 The books, which had been stored in the Steiner building, were stolen some time ago and the banking firm of Steiner Brothers offered a reward for their recovery. De- tectives Sullivan and Wiggins started to work on the case and MT. Wiggins finally located the books at a second hand book store. It was found that Joe Lane, who had been janftor in the Steiner build ing, had brought the books to the store and he was placed under arrest. Judge Feagin fixed his bond alt $1, 900.
 It is believed by the officers that the books were stolen one at time until the entire set, consisting of more than one hundred volumes, were missing.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Asr,,.i, Fire

A small fire tn Eighth avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets caused the Northside department to make a run yesterday morning.
 The roof of kitchen belonging to Mrs. l.. L. Thornton was discovered on fire. The flames were soon extinguished and the damage was slight.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12

T.. M. J. Kane, press agent of Robinson's s y circus, is in the city. The Robinson show will be in Birmingham on the 18th instant. It. is said to contain many new features, and as whole Is an extraordinary attrac- tion Mir. Kane is an old newspaper man, and is thoroughly alive to tbe interests of the excellent institution which he repre- SentS
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
Press Club Meeting

There will be meeting of the Birming- ham Press club at the rooms of the State Fair association this afternoon. Several important matters will be discussed and large attendance is expected.
 The question of amending the constitution so as to allow associate members will come up for discussion.
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THE PRIZES AWARDED
Mrs. w. M. Jordan Wins the First; Mrs.
 Hard, Second

As result of the various lists submitted in answer to the advertisement of the Ja- cobs Pharmacy for the most complete list of goods obtainable in drug store, and lia- ble to be used in a household, the first prize of $1o.00 was awarded to Mrs. w. M Jor- dan. who resides at 1909 Fifth avenue, this city and the second to Mrs. James H. Hard, of BeSSemer.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
NOTICE OF BOND SALE.

The city of Birmingham. Ala, will re- ceive bids up to noon Wednesday, October 1S 1899. for $3,500 public improvement bonds, to run ten years at 6 per cent interest. payable annually, principal and interest payable in gold. Certified check for $50 payable to the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham must accompany bid For further particulars address
 R. H. KERR,
 Chairan Finance Committee. 10-l2-2tthurs&sa
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~THE PLAYS

The Robson Theater company played to another fair house at the Auditorium last night and from the enthusiasm displayed those present were highly pleased. They will appear every night this week, and on Saturday will give another bargain matinee.
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w.iv.s, r,xa,ni,.a,,t,,,

J. A. Freedman. who was arrested on charge of robbing E. V. Moore of S170, was arraigned before Judge Feagin yesterday He waived preliminary examination and was bound over under a bond of $15O
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
THAT JOYFUL. FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed health and strength and internal cleanlf- ness which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the old-time medicines and the cheap substitutes sometimes offered but never accepted by the we'll informed. Buy the genuine. Manufac- tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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In Hoods Sarsaparila you have a valu- able assistant in getting and maintaining perfect health.
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WHAT E. B. NORTON, The Druggist, Is Doing for the People.

A lew special prIces: Syrup of Figs. ... soc Groves Chill Tonic. ...... BOG Darby's Fluid. d..-.......... BOG Castoria.. ............ .2Oc Laxative Bromo Quinine.. 12c Simmons Liver Medicine. lCc Allcock's Plasters ....... lOc Carter's Little Liver Pills. 13c Pierce's Purgative Pellets. l3c
 Read our large ad in this paper.
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For quality, purity and fla vor, smoke a Texie Cigar.
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ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

James A. Downey is candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party. 9-1S-tf
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Godden's Drug Store. bulb headquarters
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Godden's Drug Store sells bulbs cheaper
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mend it to any one suffering from any blood disease"
 Everybody knows that Rheumatism is diseased state of the blood, and that blood remedy is the only proper treat ment, but one containing potash and mercury only aggravates the trouble.
The age-herald., 1899-10-12
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treas- urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac> tion of the democratic party.
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Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action Of democratic party.
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Crippled by
 Rheumatism.

Those who have Rheumatism find themselves growing steadily worse all the while. One reason of this is that the remedies prescribed by the doctors contain mercury and potash, which ulti- mately intensity the disease by causing tho joints to swell and stffen, produe- ing severe aching of the bones. s. 5. S. has been curing Rheumatism for twenty years-even the worst cases which seemed almost incurable.
 Capt. o. E. Hughes, the popula railroad con ductor, of Columbia, s. O., had an experience
The age-herald., 1899-10-12

H. C. Miller is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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there is only one cure for that painful disease. He says: Il was a greatsuf- ferer from muscular Rheumatism for tw O years. I could get no permanent relief from any medicine prescribed by my physician. I took about a dozen bottles of your $. s. S., and now I am as well as 1 ever was in my life. I am sure thatyour medicine cured me. and I would recom-
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
lLANCES NOTED
 IN STOCK PRICES Dealings Were Largely Conduct ed by Professionals
BOND MARKET WAS DULL
No Abatement of Recent Strength in Any Issues Responding to Semi Investment Inquiry-New As
 Coupon Advanced.

New York, April 1s.-stoch prices ad- 9aneed moderately today on professional dealings. Incidents were developments in he properties accounted for price move aents were many, and manipulation was prominent throughout the days dealings. The abandoning of the tunnel scheme by Metropolitan was reflected in loss of 3 points in the stock and d gain of over 3 in Manhattan Tennessee Coal and Iron gain ed 31a on an expectation of a change in it's finances. The decision by the court of ap- peals in favor of Brooklyn Transit left that stock nearly two points above yesterdays s iigures What was said to be the covering If shorts raised Burlington 2 points, coin ,ident with an easier tone in the wheat narket. demand appeared for Louisville nd Southern preferred, which benefited ach a point. The anthracite coalers were stronger the oft-mooted "better regula- ,ion of trade" possibility again being seri- OuS.
 There was talk of a reorganization of tho capitalization of North American was be- ing arranged and the stock was strong. Call money rates ranged from points down to up, the quotation of the last loan. London sold stock purchased yesterday. St. Paul rose about a point on it's handsome statement of earnings for the second week n April, but profit-taking deprived it of half its gain. The market closed strong. Duness prevailed in the bond depart ,nent but there was no abatement of its recent strength in any issues responding to a semi-investment inquiry. Total sales, $29 000
 United States 3s, regular, declined 14. and the new As, regular and the old 4s, IS in the bid price, New 4s, coupon, advanced B, and the 3s k.
 Total sales of stocks today were 59S, ,S24 shares, including IA 600 American Sugar. 4,SO0 American Tin Plate; 15,4G0 Atchison preferred; 63,200 Brooklyn Transit 65 5,30) Burlington; Al POO Continental Tobacco; 52,- 500 Louisville and Nashville; 38, 400 Manhat- tan Consolidated 10, 100 Metropolitan Street Railway; IA 100 Mexican Central 10,S00 Mis- souri Pacific; &, 400 North American; 12 100 Peoples Gas; 2o,20O St. Paul; 22,5OO South ern preferred 27, 100 Tennessee Coal and Iron.
 Money on call, steady, at 4a5 per cent last loan, 4.
 Prime mercantile paper, 31zG414 per cent. Sterling erchange, strong, with actual business in bankers bills at S4.SeAM$4.S7 for demand and at $4. .S41zQ$4S4a for sixty days.
 Posted rates, s4. .S5os4 S51s and $4.S7Q$ $4.S7la. Commercial bills, :$4 S31AqS4.S4la.
 Silver, certificates, 60Q60R.
 Bar silver, 59is. II liSa
 Mexican dollars, 4S% s.!
 Government bonds, irregular. Ii
 State bonds, inactive. i.tsst' Railroad bonds, firm.
 (By Private Wire to Paine, Murphy & Coo
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
COTTON SHOWED
 NET LOSS ON DAY Reports Were Generally of a Favorable Character. FIELD WORK PROGRESSING Bulletins Showing Propitious Weather Caused Brisk Selling and First
 Gall Developed a Decline
 of to Points.
FIELD WORK PROGRESSING

New York, April 1S.-Reports from the cotton belt were generally of a very favor able character, both as regards the weather conditions and the status of field work. Glowing reports were particularly numer- ous from today's, but througout the cotton belt the crop was being rapidly planted and advanced by propitious weather.
 This led to brisk selling and the first call showed 0 decline of 1G3 points; the new crop proportions were the weaker. Imme- diately following the opening call there was a temporary reaction of a point or two There was buying for foreign account, mix ed with orders from the same source. Later tho selling became general on further weather accounts Prices fell off steadily until there was a net loss of 5d7 points without any support to speak of except which came from the bears themselves in the way of covering short contracts that showed a profit. The market was finally steady at a net loss of 416 points.
 Cotton quiet; middlingi 5-16; net receipts, SIT; gross, 2.666; sales, 1.455; stock, 153, ,S62; exports to Great Britain, 4,469; to the Con- tinent 1,079.
 Total today: Net receipts, 13,Oi2; exports to Great Britain, 4,5S0; to the Continent, g. Fol- stock, ,922.
 Consolidated: Net receipts 34,217; exports to Great Britain, 6,6S2; to France, IT; to the Continent, 15,017.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts, L. 753 962; exports to Great Britain, 3,177,359; to France, 666, ,103; to the Continent, 2,i10072.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
HALF RATES

To Louisville. Ky, on Account of the
 Southern Baptist Convention. For the above, the alabama Great Southern railroad Queen and Crescent route) will sell tickets from all points to Louisville, Ky, at the rate of one fare for the round trip Tickets on sale May Sth to 18th, inclusive, limited to fifteen days from date of sale An extension of the final limit may be obtained to leave Louisville not later than June 10. provided tickets are deposited with joint agent at Louisville be- fore May Is, and upon payment of fee of 90 cents.
 Double daily service
 Quick schedules
 Through sleepcrs and coaches. Service unsurpassed.
 The scenic route.
 Address R. M Ellis, Travelling Passen- ger association, Birmingham. Ala, for de- tailed information.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, April 1S.-Cotton quiet and steady; sales, 3,45O bales; ordinary, 4c; good ordinary, Az; low middling. 1-16; mid ding, , 1-16; midding 11-16 good mid ding, 5-16; middling fair, 13-16; receipts, 5,51j stock, 3SS ,236.
 Consolidated statement Net receipts, al,2iI; exports to Great Britain, 6,6S2; France, IT; continent, 15 ,O17 stock 7S6 1922.
 New Orleans, April 1S.-Cotton futures steady; April, 551, bid; May. 5.54a5.55; June, 5.G2Q5.63; July, 5.64G5.G5 August, 5.63G5.64; September, 5.62a5.6 .64 October, 5.G9GD564; November, 5.63a5 .65; December, 5.66Q5.6S; January, 5.69@J.T.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
CONFEDERATE VETERAN REUNION,

Charleston, S. C., May 1913, 1s99-Reduced
 Rates Via Southern Railway.
 On account of the reunion of Confed- crate Veterans to be held al Charleston, s. C., May 1913, 1S99 the Southern Railway will sell tickets to points on its lines to Charleston, S. C., and return at very low rates. Tickets will be sold May 8, and 10 with final limit to return May 21, 1SS9 Con- necting lines will also sell tickets via Southern Railway at these low rates, and when buying parties should request that they be so routed.
 For further information apply to South ern Railway ticket agent 4-lS-td aIiood s 'Sarsaparilia insures good digestion and strength to the vital organs. Insist up- on Hoods.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
Paine. Murphy & Co.'s Grain Letter

By Private Wire to Paine, Murphy & Go.
 Birmingham, April 1S.-Cables were bet ter this morning and caused higher open ing on wheat on this side. Western houses bought freely on bad weather reports. Con- scrvative observefs think damage reports are exaggerated to overcome the small cash demand. The bearish fact is that Europe is buying freely from other coun- tries cheaper. The spring seeding, though backward, will be completed this month. Rradstreet's worlds visible decrease last week was only five-eights million bushels and the supplies are in marked contrast with the past two years. Bearish prices for wheat will obtain in this country, even if We raise a six hundred million crop.
 Corn was quiet and in fair demand for cunsumpton and export
 Provisions continue featureless and un- attractive to the speculative public.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
DryGoods

New York, April 1S.-The market today has been quiet in all staple and fancy cot tons for quick delivery, but buying in fall specialties. such printed flannel effects and fancy woven dress goods, has again been a q fairly liberal scale. The tone con- tinues steady, and any irregularity in prices is confined to unimportant quarters. Print cloths are in slow demand, but prices are steady. Wools and worsted dress goods in good demand. Mems wear woo,ens quiet. Prices unaltered.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19

By Private Wire to Paine, Murphy & Go.
 Birmingham, April 1S.-Stocks were firm today. The news was cheerful for Srang- CTS, and there was no substantiatlou or yesterdays alarming report in regard to the crop situation, hence the granger shares were conspicuous features. C. B. & Q. was the leader in respect of strength and aetiv- ity. Southern shares were notably strong and advanced on large dealings, which were said to be based upon the pending acquisition by the company of some fur ther connections. Manhattan was strong on abandonment by the Metropolitan con- pany of the underground railway undertake ing. B. R. T. was rather feverish, but reflected less pressure than was evident yesterday. The industrials were fairly active, with Continental Tobacco the fel- ture. Money was steady and ruled around 5 per cent. Tho close was steady, with the grangers the favorites. There was also Z. good demand for Continental Tobacco and Manhattan. Tennesse Coal and Iron was also very strong and gained over per cent
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
BONDS
Financial

New York, April iS--,rhe Commercial Advertisers London financial statement says: The markets here were brisk and bright on casing money. Americans opened above parity and remained there all day, hardening further on New York support. Southern Railway and Louisville and Nash vile were features.
 Prices were fractionally lower in the street. The copper boom continues In Anacondas there were many transactions at the record price, SIS.
 Two thousand pounds gold in bars wcro bought by the bank and QOOO pounds were taken for South America. The price Is down to the bank level, 77s 9d. Money is plentiful.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
Chicago Change

Chicago, April 1S.--After recording an ad- vance of 12sc today on sensational crop news wheat turned weak on profit-taking and closed unchanged for May and 3sc net higher for July. Corn declined Bc Oats closed shade lower. Pork rose DC, and lard and ribs 2i5c each.
 The leading futures ranged as follows
The age-herald., 1899-04-19

No. 2 carries Pullman Sleeping Cers RE- niingham to Cincinnati and from Birtnees- ham to New York without change.
 No. 4 carries Pullman Onion Sleeping Car Birmingham to Louisyille and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
 No. has through Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers. Birmingham to New Or leans and Birmingham to Shreveport.
 J. M. culp. Traffic Manager. Washington. D.tC.
 Frank 8. Cannon. General aienases c. A. 'Wickersnam. Superintendent, Bir- mingham
 W. A. Turk, c. P. A.. Washington, DC. c. A. Benscoter, A. c. F. A.. Cbutta. R. M. Ellis. T. P. A.. B,rminsham. Ala Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by scis entifically attacking the disease througl the blood. ssss
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
Coffee.

NeuYork April .-Options.opened steady at unchanged prices to points decline. showed speculative apathy, selling being checked by low price and buying being checked by enormous visible supplies and predicted new crop of proportions equal 10 last, warehouse movements subziding, but receipts at Rio and Santos maintained, ada ing to, the depression. Closed steady and unchanged to points lower. Sales. 15,7o0 bags, including May, si95; June, s5.05;
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Fruits and Produce Rptter-Elgin, 22,s025c: dairy No. 1. aec :. dairy No. ?, 15c: country, 121zc; cooking 1Oc. fPotatoes-Irish, soc. Potatocs-Sweet, Soc. I. .emons-Choice, $2.7503.25. Poultry--Hens. SOc fries. f5g2bc; ducks 2oe; geese. soc. California oranges-sS.25dS50 Apples-SG. trawborries-15g2oc quart.
 Iccal staplo Groceries 1.1onr-Bost patent. si2594.5O; straight S',sye ,ssnyeear-Granulated, s557k; Y C., $s.25 cnTee-Green, SQ111ac; Arbuckle's n,ek- oo>,s s1oso; Loverng's packages, $1o.s0: I,v. on,s packages, $9.so. FIardAG1Ac.
 rgoar ribs sides-51kc. i6lasses-Ccntrifugal, 15925c; sugar bonso 2ea35c.
 Corn-Mixed. 51c; white. 52c. Pearl moai-SSc. Cream meal--s2c. Hav-.choice timothy SIS; No. 1, $1G.5O: No. 9 st550; clover mixed, S15. nSixed oats-.99c: white. 42c. Bran-Mixed. S15.5O; pure wheat, s1L0O. Cotton seed meal, S1s.o0.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
Daily Statement

Galveston-Firm; middling, 5B; sales, 500; receipts, 3,990; stock, 77 7,SS9
 Mobile-Quiet; middling, 9-16; sales, 200; receipts, 967; stock, 14766.
 Savannah-Dull and easy; middlng, 5S; sales, 126; receipts 552; stock, 40,36i.
 Charleston-Quiet middling, 512; receipts 4; stock, 16,514.
 Wilmington Quiet; middling, 6; receipts 3S; stock, 11,649.
 Norfolk-Quet; middling, 57s; sales, 197; receipts, TIA; stock, 49513.
 Baltimore-Nomnal; middling, 61s; re- ceipts, T20; stock, 1S7S4. fioston-Steady; middling, 5-16; receipts net, S06; gross, 631.
 Philadelphia-Firm middling, 9-16 re- ceipts, 191; stock, 9756.
 Memphis-Quiet; middling, 5s4; sales, 2,250; receipts, 1,OS0; stock, 131,374.
 Augusta-Dull; middling, 9-16; sales, 80; receipts, 25; stock, 33,029.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
Cotton Letter

By Leased Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent
 Birmingham, April 1S.-Cotton adviees from Liverpool today were discouraging 10 the bulls, which, with selling by some of the bears and favorable weather reports, caused easier tone here. Port receipts today were 1300o bales against 9,000 bales last week and 16,0G0 bales last year. The continued free receipts and increasing stocks check the speculative demand to buy futures on the price, which is regarded low enough, considering the backwardness of the crop.
The age-herald., 1899-04-19
7Pupiiistic scripture

From Harlem Life.
 Sunday School Teacher-Now, nttie poys' what do you know about Goliah!
 Freddy Fangle-Please, ma am, he was rocked to sleep
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Catarri in the head is a very disagreeabIe. complaint. Take Hoods Sarsaparlla and be cured. 5--s
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Paine. Murphy & Co.'s stock Letter

July s5.10d5.15; October, 5.4oQ5.45; February. s5.7O; March, s5.75; spot coffee steady
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years, growing up with the Red D.
First Assistant Engineer, John Swift.
These gentlemen are all true ana
tried in their respective positions. and,
though Captain Hopkins did no5 say so
in as many words. it is evident that
he is Of opinion that he is peculiarly
fortunate in his able corps OF assist
ants.
Beside the Maracaibo. the Red r Line
now has three other ships in this trade
the Cracas, Captain Woo!ricl1. lie
Philadelphia. Captain Chambers; arl
the Merida, Captain l2eith.
The Maracaibo was inspected in New
York on Oc-toberH21t tn. last, upon which
date she may be said to have gone into
commission. She will steam out If
this harbor Friday for La Guayra and
take her place on the line.
Hereafter, she will always 5e Il vel
come visitor to the port.
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And More Houses Erected Dur
ing the Year Just Closed.
DATA OBTAINED BY CARRIERS
5. cond Anniversary of the Free Delivery
of Malls In Newport News. Sales
Of Stamps Amount to an
Average Of 500 Daily.

According to reports made to Post
master Fred Read the new houses and
structures erected in the city during
the year ending october 81 number Just
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iuIcdustrfal Schonl.

Mrs. Joseph Hobson. of WASHINGTON.
and Mrs. w. H. Osborne. Of New Work
two ladies who are Interested in the ed
,.siition of colored girls and have cone
excellent work in many cities along
this line arrived in Newport MEMS
Yesterday for the purpose Of max
ing arranS emcnts to establish here an
industrial school.
These ladies spent the morning at the
Hampton Normal Institute in consulta-
ton With the teachers there relative 10
the new school to be established here
Mrs. IIrhson and Mrs. Osborne start
cd a similar school in Norfolk five !::arS
ago, and today that school is attended
by about 800 colored children The in
:titution is conducted in connection
With the public school system. although
it is 10 part Of il. Some Of the col
or@d public school teachers there assist
in the work and several Of the teaches
from the Hampton Institute work wi: h
tlcm.
The children viii be taught sewing
and cooking With the View Of giving
them training for the more practical
side of life. Besides the sowing and
cooking the older scholars are given a
course in what may be termed First
Aid to the injured" a coored phv-
sician of the city usually gives this
instruction.
Branches of this Industrial depart
mcnt have been introduced in Ports
mouth. Berkeley, Huntersville and Far
louisville. The Norfolk school is taught
every day. from September to June
With q mothers meeting once a week
land the schools in the other places are
taught once a week.