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The age-herald., 1899-08-19
BRADSTREET's REVIEW

New York, August 1S.-Bradstreet's will say tomorrow:
 The trade situation gathers strength as summer wanes. Reports of expanding fall demand arrive, accompanied by very cheer full advices as to the outlook in most parts of the country. In manufacturing lines production appears to be at a maximum and the price situation retains most of it's old strength. Notable in the matter of added strength are most of the cereals and iron and steel in many forms. The im- petus given to wheat prices by the gov ernment report last week has been further reinforced by less favorable crop advices from other countries, notably India, and the export business is reported somewhat improved. Advices as to the corn crop are still as favorale as ever, some states, nota- bly Kansas, reporting large yields. Judg- ing from numerous reports, the scarcity of supplies of iron and steel Is becoming in- creasingly serious, supplies of structural and ship building ma terial being reported inadequate at a number of points. There is an appearance of quiet at eastern mar kets not shared in however, by western centers, where sales are reported large and
 
 D outlook as to prices seems to be largely transferred to next year, and liberal book ings are reported for the first quarter of 1900 with some southern engagements re- 7 ported running as far ahead as autumn a year from now. notable exception to the general strength to prices is found in raw cotton, which has disregarded almost unanimous reports of crop deterioration and lost all of last weeks advance owing , to the issuance of a bearish crop estimate, which from the present outlook at least seems very heavy and that it was at least prematr-ely issued. The strength of the cotton goods market Is maintained. though advances are few as yet, and scarcity of supplies of staples is reported.
 In woolen goods orders for light weight mems wear goods continue heavy and raw wool though less active. is no less firm and higher grades are particularly well held The advance in boots and shoes seems to have been small and the light gain in leather prces imparts a firm tone to hides. Most staples, aside from those mentioned kirm and unchanged. Lum- her stiu reflects activity in building and
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advances at western markets are again reported. Current railroad earnings show little reflection in the falling off in the grain movement and make excellent com- parisons with preceding years and the like is true of net earnings, mentioned else> where.
 Wheat, including flour shipments for the week, aggregate 4,O40.009 bushels against 3,616, ,154 bushels last week; ,34S bushels in the corresponding week of 1898; 5,S16S06 bushels in 1S97 2,991 ,693 bushels in 1896 and 2,3S9 ,140 bushels in 1895. Since July 1 this season the exports of wheat aggregate 26,165,065 bushels, against 22343,076 bushels last year and 21, ,346 bushels in 1S97-9S.
 Corn exports for the week aggregate 5551 ,4O5 bushels against 5,950,361 bushels last week; 6O,2o1 bushels in this week year ago; 3929,033 bushels in 1897; 2,769601 bushels in 1896 and 1,195 23S bushels in 1895. Since July 1 this season corn exports ag gregate 32,526,951 bushels against ,365 bushels during the same period a year ago and 19,665,4S3 bushels in 1S97-9S.
 Business failures for the week number 172 as compared with 176 last week. 595 in this week a year ago; 221 in 1897; 264 in 1896, and 192 in 1895.
 Failures in Canada number twenty as compared with twenty-seven last week, twenty-seven in this week a year ago; forty-one in 1896. thirty in 1896 and thirty seven in 1895.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
.... WOMEN AND SOCIETY,". Y....

necessary to foster the city market Is15 outside butchers had been put on notice not to repew their leases some time ago, because there was some prospect for re- opening of the market. Is Alderman Heidt asked if the opening of the market would mean more money for the city.
 Alderman Rainbow sa nat there were eight available stalls and they would be rented for s15 each This would mean a big profit for the city.
 c. ". Linthcum, another Southside mer- chant, arose and announced that MT. Spen- cer made a statement that was not true. Spencer looked at the ceiling) He said that MT. Spencer's statement that every man who had gone into the market had come out broke, was without foundation. He Ginthicum) had been the first one to go in and the last one to come out when the doors of the market were closed.
 Several other merchants were heard, among them Mir. Sehaefer short, stocky man who wanted go in the market house because the landlords had raised the rents.
 Alderman Harrington favored opening the market without moving private mar kets off Twentieth street.
 The anti-market openers agreed to this Mir. Linthicum, leader of the "openers," said it would be folly to open the public market and allow the private ones to con- tinue.
 Give All Chance
 Alderman Kerr made a motion to amend the committees report so that the market house can be opened and the private mar kets allowed to run. The matter was left in this shape.
 Alderman Rainbow said after the meet ing that it was folly to attempt the double barreled system.
 Mayor Drennen recommended that the Gamewell telephone system in connection with the police department be taken out. The recommendation was concurred in.
 John Can Sell Peanuts
 Chairman Altman of the judiciary com mittee reported on the petition of John Manigold for the transfer of a license. John obtained a license for selling ice cream. When he got the license John had a horse and wagon. Now John only has wagon The horse has died. John wanted to have the license fixed so he could sell popcorn and parched peanuts. There ap- peared to be some doubt as to whether a license could be transferred. Alderman Altman said this could be done, and it was so ordered and John will sell corn and peanuts.
 Alderman Mcknight presented a petition from citizens praying that the "merry-go- round," now operating at the corner Of Twenty-t1lird street and Third avenue, be removed 1t being source of annoyance to the entire neighborhood A motion was carried to this effect.
 Alderman Mcknight complained of the tardiness of the special committee on the purchase of street roller in reporting. He said the city was losing money every day it delayed the purchase. Iron was going up every day, and the price of the machine would go up in consequence.
 A resolution was passed requiring the water company to put in certain plugs that were called for In 1S9S
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
FAS ST TIME

Between Birmin ham and Kansas City.
 The attention of parties contemplating going to Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Kan sas, Colorado. California and all western points Is called to our fast train leaving Birmingham at :05 noon arriving at Kan sas City the following morning at $50. This train runs solid from Birmingham to Kansas City, carrying frst-class coaches, reclining Chair Cars and Wagner Buffet Sleeping Cars, arriving at Kansas City many hours ahead of all competitors, where close connections are made for all western points, This train makes close connection at Memphis with the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountain Railroad, placing passengers at all points in Texas many hours ahead of all competing lines, also close connections are made at Nichols, Mo-, for Fort Smith, Fayetteville and all other points in northern Arkansas. It will be to the interest of all parties going west to call at the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad office before making arrangements for their trips. aug 17-tf
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
REV. w. L. WILSON
Died Yesterday at Leeds Funeral Ser
 vices This Afternoon at Huffman

Rev. W. L. Wilson, a local minister of the Methodist church, living at Leeds, at one time the probate judge of Jefferson, and very prominent man in the county, died yesterday about noon of pneumonia.
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock in the Oak Grove church at Huffman, which is a mile or so bey ond East Lake.
 Mr. Wilson was a native of South Caro- lima, but came to this county when quite young, and has lived in different portions of it ever since. From 1S60 to 1866 he was probate judge of the county which office he filled with great credit. Several years ago he owned the Alabama Christian Ad- vocate, the official organ of the Methodist church, but he sold 1t out and about five years ago moved to Leeds, where he lived until his death. All during his life he has been a devout member of the Methodist church, and has for many years been one of its local preachers. He was IT years old at the time of his death.
 MT. Wilson was married three times, his last wife surviving hiK. He was blessed with eleven children, as follows:
 J. D. Wilson, Birmingham; P. D. Will son, Trussville; T. M. Wilson, Calera; F. S. Wilson, Wylam; J. w. and E. D. Wilson, Maxie, Tex; w. T. Wilson, Elyton; w. B. Wilson, Lampass, Tex; Mrs. M. E. Vann, Woodlawn Mrs. Minerva Gillespie, Leeds; Mrs. Lida Diamond. Leeds.
 Including all of his children, grandchil- dren and great grandchildren, this good man left ninety-three descendants.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
In Society.

MT. Turner Weakley is at home after an extended trip to the northwest. Miss Susie Jolly is visiting her relatives, the Misses Clarkson, at Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce's, in Tuscaloosa.
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 Mrs John Towers and children have re- turned, after a visit to the country
 s%s
 Miss Idene Key entertained a party of her friends at her home in Woodlawn last night.
 Mrs. A. s. Hust and baby, Gladys, re- turned from Blount yesterday. Miss Mildred Parker, of Dadeville, Ala, is visiting Mrs. Mack Rogers. 2412 Fourth avenue.
 Another summer nights festival will be given by the Girls auxiliary of St. Paul's Catholic church next Tuesday evening, at St. Pauls hall.
 The ladies of St. Mary's will serve ice cream and cake this afternoon at o'clock on Mrs w. A. Porter's lawn, instead of at Gideons store. The ladies in charge of the refreshments will be Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs. w. A. Porter, Mrs. L. G. Woodson and Miss Kate Hopkins. Orders for cake or cream will be filled; phone SIP. MT. and Mrs. w. Cothran Smith and family will remove to Opehka, where MT. Smith will be in the cotton business.
 
 Misses Maud and Belle Dean are visiting Mrs. John J. Stephens in Gadsden. Mir. and Mrs. N. s. Graham and little daughter of San Antonio, Tex, are visiting relatives in the city.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Berry returned last night from trip to New York, where Dr. Berry took course in microscopy.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
A Social Note of interest.

A Detroit paper says: Miss Florence De pew, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Depew of Detroit. now summering at their Lake Harbor cottage, gave a delightful cotlllion last night in the casino of the Lake Harbor hotel for the entertainment of her house party, which consists of Miss Eliza beth Shelley, of Birmingham, Ala; Miss Norah M. Leary, Of Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Elizabeth Clark, of Detroit; c. D. Allison, of Cincinnati, O., and Dr. Coburn, of Chi cago. The affair was especially in honor of Miss Shelley and Miss Leary, and Miss Depew was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Clark. The german was led by Miss Depew and MT. Allison. The favors were unusually pretty, and contained many unique trifes such as tissue paper aprons fer the young ladies, wicker napkin rings and masks for the men. The lovelest ones the girls received, however, were fancy tissue paper hats in pink and blue effects, Which were most becoming. The favor table was presided over by Mrs. Lawrence Depew, with Mrs. William Goodwin and Mrs W. R, Wiley, of Chicago. Some Of the figures danced were especially pretty, and the cotillon was quite an event in the seasons gayety at the Lake Harbor resort
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
ATHENS
E. A. Blackburn Dead-Veterans Disap-
 pointed-Move for Early Primaries

Athens. August 1S-(Special.) )-Edward A. O clock yesterday afternoon. He had been i'll with typhoid fever for some weeks, but his condition was greatly improved and his physician had practically dismissed shis case and he was thought to be doing nice ly He received Monday morning a very severe shock by the action of a negro man, who went to his home and told Mrs. Black burn that her son had been accidentally killed in a railroad accident, and that his body was at the station in this place. Their oldest son was absent at the time, and
 the news coming so apparently reliable threw MT. Blackburn into a high fever, and before the falsity of the news could be established he grew rapidly worse and never could regain his strength.
 He was one of the leading citizens of the county.
 The old confederate soldiers who had ex- pected a pension from the state are very much put out by the fact that instead of receiving $50 each they will only receive
 a fraction over $12. Of the 22S applicants
 from this county 6S were left off the list because of the fact that some of them re- ported 160 acres of land, and the state board thought that this amount of land was suf- ficient for any man to make a living on. Others were left off because of the apparent weakness of their claim of disabilities, and this brings the number down considerably in Limestone, and yet the ones who are left on the list fare but poorly In many in- stances the applicants had traded their claims to O1 ba hat they would receive $50, and now the mer- chants are feeling their loss.
 More than half of the county executive committee have signed a request to be | handed to the chairman of the committed asking that he call the committee together to decide about an early primary for this county. It has been demonstrated that
 more than half the people want an early primary for the selection of county officers for the next term.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
BEST YET {!

Is the superior service that will be in- augurated by the Central of Georgia Rail- way company, commencing August IA, be- tween Birmingham and Savannah. Elegant through sleepers in both directions Close connection is made at Savannah with all the steamships plying between Savannah, New York Boston and Baltimore.
 Following is the schedule both ways: Leave Birmingham 2:40 D. m., arrive Ope- lika 7:30 D. m., Columbus $40 p. m. Macon 11:50 D. m, arrive Savannah 6:05 a. m. Re- turning, leave Savannah p. m., arrive Birmingham 1:05 D. m.
 For further information, apply to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent Jack w. John son, union ticket agent.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Society at BIount Springs This Week

Blount Springs August S.-(Special. .)-One of the most enjoyable affairs of the sea son at Blount Springs was the german danced Wednesday evening. The figures were led by Mir. Collins, of Demopolis, and Miss White, of Uniontown. The following were among those who participated: Miss Arlington, of Montgomery; Miss Jones, of Selma; Miss Anna May Phelan, Miss Edith Snow and Miss Edna Snow, of Birming- ham; Miss Irene Warren, Miss Camile Brame, Miss Mabe Mabson, Miss Ethel May, Miss Bessie May, Miss Byrd, Miss Edele Walker, Mrs. Handson, and Miss Shaw, of Montgomery; Miss Ida Turner, of Selma; Miss Chambliss, of Hazel, and Mrs. Charles Si'bley, of Mobile; W. Y. Hill, E. G. McLin, Allen, Will Cameron, An derw Cameron, Tom Hefiin, c. B. King and Lundy Sloss, of Birmingham Frank Har- ris, of Nashville; Tiford Leake and MT Dmmick, of Montgomery; Dr. Saffold of Tuscaloosa J. J. Bartee, of Mobile; Moore of Tuscaloosao s. S. Pleasant and Robert Stoeker.
 Last night a euchre party was given by the ladies at the hotel, which was quite nice affair. The first prizes were won by MISS Anna ohainpllSs, oi oeiina, anu o' 1. Baddy. The second prizes were won by MT. Collins, of Demopolis, and Miss White of Montgomery.
 L. c. McMeekm formerly connected with the Louisville and Nashville railroad at this place, has been transferred to the superintendent's office in Birmingham.
 Andrew Cameron and Will Cameron have gone to Birmingham to attend the owls dance tonight.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
AVONDALE.

Mrs. R. 0. Sumner has gone to St. Clair Springs.
 Miss Tommie Daniel, who has been wis., iting her cousin in Montgomery, has re- turned home.
 Miss Edna Nelson, from Columbiana, is visiting her cousin, Miss Lulan Meroney. Miss Maud Martin, of Jonesyille and Miss Betty Spradlmg of Tuscaloosa, are visiting Miss Ida Hanlin.
 Miss Corrie c. Smith, who has been vis- iting her aunt, Mrs. Hug'hs, has returned to her home in Opelika.
 MT. Scott Ellis, of Greensboro, is viisting his brother, pr. c. c. Ellis.
 Rev. J. D. Ellis has gone to Biloxi, Miss, on business for the Epworth league.
 Miss Cecille Cohnant, of Elyton, is visit ing Miss Nettie Abernathy.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
PICOUART TELLS C0URTMARTIAL
 WHY DREYFUS IS NOT GUILTY
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  cers in connection with the Petit Blue It was then Picquart learned of the exist ence of the forged secret document direct ed against himself and foresaw his own ruin if the Dreyfus case was reopened and to safeguard himself he entrusted to law yer friend a certain letter from General Gonse, at the same time acquainting the lawyer with what he knew of Esterhazy and instructing the lawyer how he should intervene if the occasion demanded 1t.
 This lawyer, M. De Bois, communicated with M. Sceurer-Kestner, then one of the vice-presidents of the senate and the rep resentations of the latter to Premier Me- lines government followed.
 To Get Rid of Picquart
 When Picquart's furlough was due Gen. eral Leciere, commanding in Tunis, was ordered to send Picquart to the frontier of Tripoli. Leciere commented to the witness on this abnormal order and Picquart con- fided to the general the reasons for it, and his belief in the innocence of Dreyfus Gen- eral Leciere thereupon ordered Picquart not to go beyond Gables.
 In the meanwhile the campaign in Paris was continued. Esterhazy appeared among the witnesses and accusers. Picquart here created sensation by incidentally remark ing that the judges in 1894 were shamefully deceived in having the document contain- ing the words "Cetti Canaille De D." com. municated to them.
 Witness bitterly recited the details Of the various machinations with the view of in- eliminating him, instgated by Henry, Es- terhazy and Paty de Clam.
 Colonel Jouaust, president of the court, having asked for explanations on certain points, Picquart said. If tell you all this gentlemen, it is to show what must have been the mental attitude towards me of the members of the courtmartial which When he resumed his deposition the wit ness said he regretted he had not been given the opportunity to contradict his ac- cuser at the courtmartiad.
 "I have almost finished my task" added Picquart, but l ask permission to refer to the way the bordereau came to the war of- fee. 1 have doubts in regard to the per- son who brought the bordereau. Two quite different persons could certainly have de- Mvered the bordereau in 1894. But, If an intelligent person had delivered it, he would certainly have insisted on the value of its contents"
 At the conclusion of Colonel Picquarts deposition Generals Roget and Mercder rose together and asked to be allowed to be confronted with the witness. The con- frontation, however, only lasted a few minutes, and did not prove sensational, reference being made to only comparative ly minor points.
 After Picquart had reiterated his state- ments the court adjourned at 11:40 a. m. until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
BIRMINGHAM TO ATLANTA.

Excursion August a. 1899, Via Southern
 Railway.
 On Monday, August 21, 1899, there v''ll be a special excursion operated from Birmi-y ham to Atlanta and return via the South ern Railway. The train will leave B5r- mingham at 1 o'clock p. m., Monday, Au- gust 21, arriving at Atlanta at [ p. m. same day Returning train will leave Atlanta at p. m., Tuesday, August p, thus giving all the excursionists ample time in which to visit the many attractive points in and around Atlanta. The fare from Birming han to Atlanta and return for this excur- sion will be g for the round trip. Excel lent arrangements have been made for the accommodation of both white and colored passengers.
 For further information call on Southern Railway Ticket Agent. 8-19-2t
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
TRAIN SERVICE TO ASHEvILLE.
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The A. c. s. R. R. is now operating double daily trains between Birmingham and Asheville, N. c. No. ?, leaving Bir- mingham at 5:55 a. m.. arrives Asheville same afternoon at 5:30. This train carries sleeping car Birmingham to Morristown. where change is made. Also cafe dining and observation car Attalla, Ala to Nor ristown, Tenn. No. 1, leaving Birming- ham 4:15 p. m., arrives Ashevile next morning at 5:1O. Sleeper Chattanooga to Asheville
 Further information furnished upon ap- plication to R. M. Ellis, T. P. A., 2019 First avenue. 7-31-tf
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Bids Wanted

For the construction of a grand stand and exposition hall at Smith parks. For plans and specifications call at office, 19O714 Second avenue, Tuesday. August 22d, 1899. This work will have to be rushed, so no bids will be considered unless party is in position to do the work promptly. A for feiture bond will be required. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
 Alabama State Fair Association.
 P. G. BOWMAN,
 J. A. ROUNTREE,
 RICHARD RANDOLPH, 2t Committee.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
NEW SLEEPING CAR LINE TO NEW
 YORK,

Beginning August IA. the Louisvills and Nashville railroad inaugurates a new sleep ing car line between Nashville and New York, in connection with the Pennsylvania Line, which will run between Nashville and Louisville on trains Nos. 2 and 8.
 The present Cincinnati-New Orleans sleeper running on trains Nos. and will only go as far as Louisville. but the pres ent schedule of the Cincinnati-New Orleans sleeper on Nos. and will continue as heretofore. 8-l6-tf.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
CHEAP RATES TO MoNTEAGLE.
 TENN.

On August 6, z, 8, and tickets will De sold via the A. G. s. R. R. to Monteag gle Tenn, and return at a rate of one fare for the round trip. Limit or tickets to August 15.
 On august b. i4' 10 ana 10 tickets will be soiu 10 the same point at the same ratei as above, limit of tickets being August 2o
 Further information cheerfully furnished upon application to R. M. Ellis, T. P. IA 2019 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala,
 7-31-tf
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Injury Plus Insult

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 Penelope-I hear your engagement with Paul is broken; Is that right?
 Patience-Yep.
 "Have you returned his ring yet?' ''No told him he'd have to come around and pick it out; I really don't know which Is his.'
The age-herald., 1899-08-19

Grand Sacred Concert, 4 to 6 p. m. next Sunday at East Lake, by Memoli's peerless band. Take green, whi c aid gold East Lake cars.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
GRAND MIDSUMMER EXCURSION
To New Orleans, La-, August 26, 1S9s $4
 Round Trip.

There will be a special excursion train consisting-of the very best equipped coaches, leaving the union passenger sta- ton, Birmingham, Ala, August 26, at D. m, for New Orleans, La. This train will leave Montgomery at 12:0l midnight of the same night and Mobile 7:30 a. m. Sunday arriving at New Orleans at 10:3O Sunday morning, remaining in New Orleans until Il o'clock of Monday night, August 2S, making a quick run back. The fare for the round trip will be A from Birmingham and Mont and rates from the different stations and any other information call on or address nearest agent of the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, or union ticket office, Bir- mingham, Ala.
 7-S to 26
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
Special sale of sample Sus. penders today at
 CHAMBLEE BROS.

Grand Sacred Concert. 4 to 6>p. m. next Sunday at East Lake, by Memoli's peerless band. Take green, white and gold East Lake cars.
The age-herald., 1899-08-19
BLouNT SPRINGS AND RETURN, a.

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Birmingham to Blount Springs and return at one fare, tickets to be sold for Saturday afternoon trains and Sunday morning trains, limited good to return the following Monday morning. There Is also in effect rate of $25O which includes railroad fare from Birmingham to Biount Springs and return and one days board at hotel.
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