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The age-herald., 1900-04-28
FINANCIAL REVIEW

New York, April 27.-Bradstreet's finan- cial review tomorrow will say:
 Last weeks unsettling developments in American Steel and Wire stocks and the weakness of the other industrials sub- sided only to leave the market dull apathetic and entirely professional in character. A large short interest was also created and the railroad stock list up to Wednesday exhibited quite as much pres sure from that source as from the liquida- tion of long holdings
 The public apparently has been fright ened by the performance of the industrials and somewhat exaggerated accounts of the less favorable state of steel and other in dustrials and commission houses were much more inactive than for some weeks past. London also was influenced unfavor- ably as to American partly by the events here and partly by the increasing firmness of its own money market, and divided its reduction participation in the market here between buying and selling.
 The gold exports served as a theme for discussion, but even the announcement that $50O,000 of specie would be shipped abroad on Thursday did not have any par ticular effect, while the subsequent de- cline of exchange ends the fear of a large gold outflow for this week at least The 1 ease In money and its prospective contin- uance, further favorable railroad earnings | and accounts of conditions which pointed i to the modification of pessimistic views regarding iron, all contributed toward causing a steady tone at the decline. From Monday to Wednesday, however, railroad stocks were subjected to consid- erable selling and moderate concessions were scored in many securities of that class, the industrals with one important exception, having lost their speculative at tractiveness. American Sugar was the feature this week, responding to manipula- tion, which seemed intended to force the large short interest in the stock to cover.
 On Thursday vigorous and successful eff forts were set on foot to dislodge the bears from their position, the result being heavy covering of short contracts throughout the list and rallies. which, beginning in the prominent railroad shares, extended to some of the industrials
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
IMPURE BLOOD.
A Sluggish and Filth-Laden Stream the
 Cause of Salt Rheum.

Scrofula, Erysipelas and other terrible blood diseases.
 It is blood that feeds the different organs of the body-keeps them going at their nor nal pace If for any reason the blood can not carry this nutriment, the entire system suffers-debility follows, and eventually a complete breakdown occurs.
 Rich, red, lively blood is needed. The only true way to nourish, purify and enli- ven the blood is to use
 DIR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC. It is wonderful discoverey that for the last 42 years has brought new life and complete recovery to thousands upon thou sands. What greater boon can anyone ask than perfect health-rich, vital blood ting ling through the veins, every organ work ing like clockwork-a clear head and clear skin? Such health may be yours. pr. Har- ter's Iron Tonic will give it to you. Here is evidence from near home:
 Dallas, Tex, Dec. IS, 1897. Publisher News, Dallas-Dear Sir: beg to state that I secured a sample bottle of Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic, which I was very glad to get. I think it a great remedy, and believe 1t will do all claimed for it. I am highly pleased with my experience with it, and take great pleasure in recommending it to those who suffer from indigestion and constipation. Respectfully,
 "M THOS. EDGERTON, "Pres Oak Cliff College for Young Ladies'" Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic will do as much for you as for any other sufferer It IS easy to try it. A cure for chills and ague. Sold everywhere.
 Sample dose pr. Harter's Little Liver Pills and Book of Dreams mailed free.
 Address HARPER, Dayton, O.
 Dr. Harter's Little Liver Pills do the bus fness.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28


 10, 1900.
 For the above occasion the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip, limited to May "A, with extreme limit to June 10, by depositing tickets with agents at Hot Springs.
 All trains arriving at Birmingham make close connection with the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham train leaving at 12:10 noon, which places passengers in Hot Springs at 6:30 the next morning, and with the 10:20 D. m. train which places passengers in Hot Springs the next after noon at 5:50. Both trains making close connection with the Iron Mountain and Choctaw railroad. The noon train carries Pullman sleeping car and palace chair car to Memphis, and the night train carries Pullman Sleeper to Memphis.
 Dr. B. D. Gray of Birmingham has made arrangements with the Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham, and the Iron Noun tain railroad to conduct a special party to Hot Springs, leaving Birmingham at 12:10 noon of May g, arriving in Memphis at 8 D. m., making close connection with Iron Mountain special, which leaves Memphis at 800 D. m., and arrives at Hot Springs the next morning at 6:30 Special sleepers and chair cars through to Hot Springs from Memphis. Parties taking sleeping cars from Memphis will be allowed to re- main in the cars until a. m.
 Special arrangements have been made by the Iron Mountain and Choctaw rail- road to extend tickets until June 10, if delegates so desire. For further informa- ton apply to Chas Jones, travelling pas senger agent Birmingham Ala; c. L. Bill heimer, city passenger agent, Birming- ham, Ala. 4-26-to-5-7
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covered the name of the Grand Duchess yon Falkenstein, whom he thought he could procure for the evening in question.
 Well, now, that is perfectly beautiful" exclaimed the baroness. That is magnih- cent to have a grand duchess at my din- ner, and I shall place her vis-a-vis at my
 table,"
 The agent, however, observed that the grand duchess was very much in demand and he would first have to communicate
 with her before he could promise her pres ence at any given place. He went away, and the baroness was so anxious to know
 the result of his inquiry that she remained in the office of the agency until his return. In short while he returned with the in-
 telligence that, by rare instance of provi- dential fortune, the grand duchess could i'll an engagement, but would have to leave for another one at 10 o'clock in the even ing
 "Oh, that does not matter" said the baroness, "so long as the grand duchess is actually present at the dinner and the accounts in the newspapers next day will record the fact
 The agent then gently reminded her that such a great social victory was not an in expensive one which the baroness declared she understood and desired to know what the cost of the same would be. In the first place. 50 louis for the agency, to which charge the baroness at once agreed and thought II not too mucn to pay loi th0 presence of a grand duchess, but she de-
 clined to pay the amount until after the affair a matter of history Besides charge, the agent explained, it was cus- tomary to give the grand duchess hand some souvenir.
 Promptly at o'clock the servants threw
 the doors open, and one of them in stem torian tones announced the Grand Dueh- ess von Falkenstein."
 The grand duchess remained during the two hours for which she had been engaged, and upon taking her leave the baroness presented her with magnificent gold bracelet glistening with precious stones, and the grand duchess, with gentle smile, passed out with the air of one accustomed to such things.
 Now comes the sequel The Grand Duch- ess von Falkenstein, to her great surprise, few days later received call from the jeweler, who requested her to return the bracelet, since the baroness had forgotten to pay for the same. The duchess declared
 that this did not concern her and refused to surrender the precious souvenir. The
 matter is still in abeyance, and the final
 act will probably be seen and heard in the courts.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
Lord Rnseberry,s Tomst

London April 27.-Lord Rosebery, pro- posing the health of the queen tonight at the banquet of the City Liberal club to the Australian delegates, said:
 Never before in the course of her reign has the queen exerted herself so much as she has during the last few months Never before has she been in so great a stress and strain, owing to the varying events of the war in South Africa, and therefore she has never before received in so marked de- gree evidences of the gratitude and loyalty Of her subjects"
 In the course of a speech on "The Com monwealth of Australia" he referred to the Canadian commonwealth and to the wide- spread sympathy of the people of Great Britain for the people of Ottawa in their present distress.
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TO SUPPLY SOCIAL LIONS
An Agency in Paris Which Helps Out
 Social Strugglers

From the Baltimore Sun.
 It is probably but little known that in Paris, and in London, too, for that matter .nere is an agency which, according to the announcement of its prospectus, has for its object the procurement of distinguished guests for dinners of the various members of the smart set, which by reason of sud- den indisposition, physical or otherwise some particularly desired guest finds it im- possible to be present. Of course, members of what I might call the "Supernumerary Dinner Guest Club are furnished for a consideration, and this consideration is gauged according to whether the demand is for a foreign diplomat, grand duke or a prince of royal blood; infact on the list of one of these agencies there is seen the name of a certain dethroned king, who is not entirely unknown for his penchant for ladies of the chorus and sittings at evening games of baccarat.
 Last winter the Baroness du Harnoys determined to give dinner which in ele- gance and sumptuouSnesS of it's appoint ments would suprise the sensation-loving society of the gay Parisian capital Part of her plan was to have some particularly conspicuous guest present, rather some person who was at the moment the lion of society. AccOrulnBly the baroness sent an especially attractive invitation to Mime. la Generale Rubas du Rampardt, nee DAT cole, a reigning figure at that time in the upper tendon of Parisian circles, who should give tone to her dinner.
 The Baroness du Harnoys was possessed of considerable fortune left her by her husband, which enabled her to gratify her desire to make this dinner epoch in the record of the winters entertainments. She employed .cordon bleu'' and the menu which she set upon the table was fit to grace the festive board of king. The wines, too, were of the most costly price and exquisite quality. Nor was this all. That the ears, as well as the eyes and ap- peites of her guests might be regaled the baroness engaged a gypsy orchestra to discourse sweet music during the progress of the dinner
 Just as every arrangement had been completed to her entire satisfaction and the ambitious baroness had retired to her boudoir to mediate upon her coming so- cial triumph the heart-breaking intelli- gence arrived that Mime. la Generale Rubas du Rampardt sent her compliments and regrets to Baroness Harnoys, since, owing to sudden attack of la grippe, she would be unable to attend the dinner
 To an ordinary baroness this would have been a crushing blow, but Baroness Har- noys immediately repaired to the directors office of the Supernumerary Dinner Guest club and stated her needs. The director again looked over his list and finally dis
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"Uncle Jee" Cannun's Shirt

From Washington Letter.
 If Uncle Joe" Cannon, the watchdog of the treasury, had appeared on the floor of the house Thursday wearing golf suit, members could not have been more sur prised. He wore a shirt louder than the voice of Brosius of Philadelphia. The shrit was blue check with sunset effects scat tered hither and thither among the few white spots MT. Cannon, who is 64 years old and not generally regarded as a dude, indicated his pride in the shrit by wearing his waistcoat open so that the entire ex- panse might be viewed and applauded by the multI.ude. It was evidently a lucky shrit for MT. Cannon. He conducted two or three fights on the floor for the purpose or pairing appropriations and won all of them.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
.OUAY'S FUTURE PLANS IN DOUBT Many Stories Regarding Him Floating Around Washington. DETERMINED TO BE SENATOR One Runner Says That Penrose Will Resign and Quay Will be App
 pointed to Get Even With
 His Enemies
DETERMINED TO BE SENATOR

Washington April 27. --(Special)- All kinds of stories are floating around Wash ington regarding ex-Senator Quay's future plans. The ex-senator himself Is saying nothing, so it is impossible to learn accur- ately concerning his plans One story has it that Colonel Quay is determined to get into the seante without having to go before the Pennsyvania legislature. His plan is' so the story goes, to have Senator Penrose resign and have Governor Stone appoint (Quay) as Penrose's successor. Such an appointment the senate would be forced to recognize, but it would only last until the legislature had met to fill the vacany caused by Penroses resignation. That legislature, then, would have two vacancies to fill in- stead of one. It does not appear that the fact of it's being necessary to fill two va cancies would aid MT. Quay in the fight for reelection. It would simply risk Penrose' s reelection. The only possible advantage in it would be to give Quay short time in the senate, in which he could occupy himself in getting even" with those who refused to vote to seat him.
 And the story credits the ex-senator with the intention of using every influence at his
 
 against whom he naturally has a great grudge, because Hanna made it impossible for him to be seated. One of Senator Han mas pet hobbies is the ship subsidy bill. Quay and his friends are said to intend to defeat that measure if they possibly can. Yet in doing so, Quay would seriously dis appoint Senator Frye of Maine, who was one of his supporters, and do no good to Pennsylvania, whose chief city, Philadel- phia, is interested in the building up of the American merchant marine.
 Philadelphia StiiI Shy
 The Philadelphians are still $15,00O short Of the s10O,00O pledged to the republican na- tional committee when it was decided to hold the republican national convention this June in the Quaker City There has been much irritation because Philadelphia has not kept the bargain, but there is con fdence that all the money pledged will finally be forthcoming
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
SUPERB DOUBLE
Daily Passenger Service to Cincinnati
 and Louisville

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad operates two daily passenger trains between Birmingham and Cincinnati and Louisville on quick and convenient schedules.
 No. .sCincinnati Limited" solid yestI, buled train, leaves Birmingham daily at 5:55 a. m, arrives Louisville 7:35 p. m, Cincln- natl 7:3O p. m. Through sleeper to Cincin- nati also cafe dining and observation car, serving all meals la carte, Attalla, Ala, to Cincinnati
 No. Queen and Crescent Special" leaves Birmingham daily at 4:15 D. m., ar- rives Louisville 7:55 a.. m., Cincinnati 7:45 a m. Through sleepers Birmingham to Louisville; also sleeper and free reclining chair car, Chattanooga to Cincinnati The scenic line via Lookout Mountain.
 Detailed information, sleeping car reser, vations, etc., cheerfully furnished upon an. plication to R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passen. ger Agent, 2019 First Avenue. Phone, 6l7.
 3-30-tf
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KILLING WILL CONTINUE
Swazi Queen Says the Chiefs Can Kill
 Whom They Please

Lorenzo Marquez, April N.-Swaziland rumors report that the recent visit of the queen to Swaziland by Sir Ellis Ash mead-Bartlett has not checked the killing
 The Swazi queen has placed the former kings brother on the throne, a boy of IS. She argues that as she will have to answer for the death of Sebugau, she may as well continue killing and she has given the chiefs permission to kill whom they please throughout the whole of Swaziland.
 The commanders oredered to the front are obeying reluctantly. One Burgher, who has escaped in number of battles ad- mits that the Boers have fired on the Red Cross frequently.
 The sending of General Cronje to St. Helena has greatly enraged the Boers, who resolved to be more than ever de- termined to fight to the death.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28
BRADSTREET'S REVIEW

New York, April 27.-Bradstreet's tomor- row will say:
 Evidences of the fact that there are now two sides to the general trade situation,
 where for year past there was but one, came to sight each week. Different sec- tions of the country and line of business returns different reports, but the situation as a whole is a favorable one and suffers
 merely by comparison with the enormous
 and almost feverish activity of some time ago is also evident
 Excluding the great speculative centers
 to the aggregate of business is undoubted-
 ly larger than year ago, and the busi-
 ness done, even in several industries re- porting reduced activity, would seem very large even to those bearishly inclined, had it not been for the enormous aggregate done some short time ago. Crop prospects. except in the whole area of the central west and in some flooded sections of the south, remain all that might be wished for. Retail demand Is improving and nothing of definitely depressing charac- ter has yet developed.
 In the abrupt readjustment of steel and wire prices the iron and steel industries received a notable shock, but has stood the ordeal very well, confirming early ad-
 yances of the substantial and non-specu-
 lative basis for the immense activity and
 greatly advance the price of the party. The possibility of a renewed export trade in pig iron have constituted one of the foremost supports to that industry. Last weeks reports of heavy sales of southern iron for export are amply confirmed and an enormously large tonnage could be
 placed if freight rates and room were
 One of the most favorably situated indus tries is that of shoes.
 Paints, oils and drugs are also in good condition In agricultural products the sit uation is one of generally sustained strength Some slight shading in wheat prices is largely the result of the flattering winter which the crop prospects
 Corn has been quite strong, partly in sym
 pathy with provisions, which are strong.
 The sharp advances in prices of lumber
 last year and the unsettled position of the
 labor conditions are jointly held responsible
 for the rather disappointing business re- | ported this spring. Hemlock lumber Is | there. and white pine is also weaker, but | the Hard woods maintain much of their old | strength.
 Our lines reporting quietness are the wholesale dry goods trades at the east, | where retailers are we'll supplied. l Wheat Gncuding fiour) shipments for the 1 week aggregate 3.6S3,S63 bushels against B.
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SUMMER RESORTS
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IMPROVEMENTS AT THE cARLsBAI

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CARLSBAD
 OF AMERICA
 The most delightful health and pleasure resort In the south 164 miles east of Chattanooga, in the loveliest valley of the East Tennessee Mountains. Two hotels, 25 cottages. 40 acres lawn, walks and shade trees; complete system water works with modern baths; splendid orchestra, spacious ballroom, telegraph and long distance telephone. Buildings and grounds lighted with electricity; in fact all the amuse- ments and comforts-best German and American cooks.
 The water cures indigestion, dyspepsia, and all troubles of liver, stomach, bladder, bowels and kidneys. Shipped anytime anywhere Write for 40 page book free.
 THOS. TOMLINSON, Proprietor 4-26-eod
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$500 REWARD.

A reward of $500 is hereby offered for the arrest and con- viction of any person unlaw- fully tampering with or in- terfering with the telegraph wires of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company. CHAS. A. WICKERSHAM.
 Superintendent.
 Birmingham, Ala
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL, DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PEfSS FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTIIES the CHlLU
 GOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN3 CURE WIND COLIC. and is the best remN edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, r and take no other kind Twenty-Five csntA
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FINICAI,

From the Indianapolis Press.
 "Open, in the name of the Czar!' thun- dered the voice. without.
 "I really can't" said the voice within. You have not told me whether you spell it with 'Ts' or a G."
 Not even a time-hallowed and age-en- crusted despotsm can entirely crush the desire of man for exact truth.
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TO FLoRIUA OR cIIRA-

If you are contemplating a trip to Florida. Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates, and sailing dates of steamers The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd. division passenger agent. IS Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
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MuskallOnge

the king of fresh water fishes, may be found in large numbers in many of the lakes in Northern Wisconsin reached by the Wisconsin Central Railway. and royal sport is assured the average angler Many other varieties of fishes also plenti- full For illustrated booklet address Jas c. Pond, Gen. Passengert Agt., Milwaukee, Wis.
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PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February 19, 1900. Pullman sleep, ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah, Ga, and Montgomery Ala. oll the following schedule: Leave SavsS-eah. D. m; arrive Montgomery, 8:10 m! leave Montgomery, 7:45 p. m. arrive Say ans nah, 1o:3o q. m.
The age-herald., 1900-04-28

S.451 bushels last week. and s,o2S. .4Oa bush els in the corresponding week of 1899.
 Corn exports for the week aggregate B. 620,664 bushels against 2.15S, TAT bushels last week. and2, 615.079 bushels in this week a year ago.
 Failures for the week in the United States are 1S2, an increase of H over last week, but two less than in the week year ago.
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 ] Dr. Harter'S l IRON TONIC! :: MAKES PALE, WEAK PEOPLE 3 Strong and Healthy. i;
EXCURSION BIRMINGHAM

EXCURSION BIRMINGHAM To Atlanta and Return, May 5th-7th, 1900.
 There will be a special excursion train operated over the Southern Railway, Bir- mingham to Atlanta, Ga., and return, May 5th-7th. This train will leave Birmingham at p. m., May 9th, arrive Atlanta Il D. m. Returning, leave Atlanta at 12:10 Sun day night, May 9th, thus giving all the excursionists ample time to visit the many attractions in and around Atlanta. The fare Birmingham to Atlanta and return for this train will be $250 Excellent ar- arrangements have been made for the &C., conimodatjon of both white and colored passehgeM
 For further information, call on South ern Railway ticket agents.
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Extra cars on Gate City and North Birmingham lines Sum- day, for benefit wild flower pickers.
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wiW promptly sef s'igkse; # excessive or Irregular write to Mrs. PxnlllhaEss, lynn, Mass, for advice.
 Evidence ahOussds that Mrs. Pinkhas,,'s advice and medicine have for many years been helpxng women to b0 SfrCngs N0 other sadvioo is 60 un- vas.ylngiy accurafes TO other medicine has such a recOs.d of cgy5'es
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DAD I'D A TIC Largest and oldest ( w HA4 ] D house in the south. Twenty years in business Crayon Water Color, Pastel. Sepia-all kjnds-from s10o up. Jobbers in frames, always in stock. Solar Prints and Art Material at @ low price. Agents should write at once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply. Residence, Store and Studio. Parker Sta. ton, Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT CO, P. o. Box 39, Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-6m
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REDUCED RATES TO TALLADEGA.

Via Central or Ga. Ky, account State Ep- worth League Conference, May 10th
 and 11th, 1900.
 Rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip on the certificate plan is of- fered delegates and their families by the Central of Georgia railway Most con- venient schedule For further information apply to SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2O15 1st Ave- 4-26-to-
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound