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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Bargains in Cotton Goods.

Tissue 0plule of the most popular domestic
wash fabrics "a the season. We've Just purchased
2.0oo yds from the manufacturer. at about half
price. because Of slight impcrfecions in printing
and offer same at proportonatcly low price. A
delightfully."- sof'. clinsing material and very cf-
frctivc.
&c. yard Regularly I7c
remnants French Organde. 81 to Ct, yds. Re-
duccd from 25c. and 37Iyc. to he. a I'd.
IL remnants Mousseline de SHE. silk AMI cotton.
white, yellow. gray. Lavender. green light and lark
blue: ~ 10 9-yd lengths. Reduced from soc. to
$50. yd.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19

Glove s-$1 Wash
Suede, superior to best
channels; all sizes in
W b | t e, grays and
modes; the fashionable
summer glove. 19c for
tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Tomorrow,

Emhroideries - those
22-inch wide All-overs,
in open work patterns.
On the ..6sc table
but some are worth 81
to 81 yard-59c tomOr-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Bargain i'm Embroidered Swi

Less than regular prices.
Second fanr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Tomorrow.

Iaces-those on the
sc table. Regular
patrons know that su-
perior Wash IAces-
worth up to Zoe. are
on this table. &c yard
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19

SwIsses-the genuine.
37hc Imported Swisses.
Choice of whole pieces
in best of styles and
colors. Only 1Sc yard.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Tomorrow,

Gowns, Skirts, Draw
ers. Corset Covers and
Chemises. The best OF
Csc Summer Undergar-
ments at 49c for tomor-
row. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19
Tomorrow.

Corsets of ventilating
web and coutil. those
sold here all the sea-
son at 33c, and said to
equal many retailed at
6Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-19

vests-Those 49c Mer-
cerized Silk and hest
imported Lisle Vests.
Some with elaborate
lacework fronts. White
and cclors. All sizes,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
IMPORTANT REPORT READ
Strong Speeches Made by Men En-
gagged in the Work.
REV CIV. GREENE ON SITUATION IN CHINA
An Able Address Last Night or Home Missions
by Or. Kerfoot. The Topics 10 be Dis
cussed Today Are State Missions
and General Education.

The Baptist convention. which met
here Wednesday night and organized
got down to work in earnest yesterday
and a vast amount OF business WAS
transacted.
It was a mission Day" as the Bap-
fists are a mission denomination. The
keynote Of every speech was missions
sending the gospel to somebody.
+ First it was missions a sthey touch
ed the Sunday schools. Then il was
the mission work done by the colpor-
ten and the Bible society, and finally
foreign missions.
Last night the relation between the
Home Mission Board of the Southern
Baptist convention and the State Mis-
sion Board engaged the conventions
attention.
On all Of these subject strong
speeches were made speeches BY men
who are engaged in the work, either
directing it or doing it.
Today the topics for discussion are
State Missions and General Educa-
ton. The program for the day is as
follows:
$50 a. m.-Devotional Exercises.
1000 q. m.-State Missions: Destitu-
ton in Eastern North Carolina.
1880 a. m.-Factory Missions.
11:49 a. m.-Educational Missions in
Western North Carolina.
1910 p. m.-Address of Corresponding
!. Secretary.
12:55 D. m.-Woman's Work.
1.30 D. m.-Adjournment.
300 d. m.-Ministerial Education.
$50 D.. m.-General Education.
Report of Board OF Trustees Of -. T. L
and w. =. c..
Report of Conventions Soccial Com
mittee.
100 p. m.-General Education Con
tInued.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
WoMAN's MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Delegates From -Four Hundred Societies
will Meet at Ten O'clock This Morning

Not less interesting to the Baptist
church workers than the convention it
self is the meeting Of the Woman's Mis-
sionarv Society which begins it's annual
session at the First Presbyterian church
this morning at 10 o'clock. Yesterday
aftcrnoon trains brought many delegates
and the attendance will he quite as large
as expected. All ladies in Raleigh inter
estcd are invited to attend these sessions
which will be bright and attractive. The
nrogram arranged for today is as fol-
lows:
devotional exercises, Mrs. u. Rich,
Winston.
Raleigh.
Respopse. Mrs. Mary Hudgins, Mar
shall.
Election of officers.
Address of President of Central com
nittee. Miss Fannie p. Heck.
Ecport of Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
". y. Jones.
0nr sunbeams, Miss Elizabeth n. Briggs.
Music.
An hour with the associated vice-presi-
dents.
Adjournment.
MISSIONARY Curio Collection in church
parlors.
Moments of PRAYER and praise.
Opr Volunteer Teachers-Thc story OF
their work told by themselves.
An Hour With the Secretarlcs-DrS
w~i1lingham. Kerfoot, Frost and White,
Informal reception to secretaries and
associated vice presidents.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
Report Of Ministerial Relief Board Pro Carer
on Tbelcgica. Seminary

The afternoon session wa occupied
chiefly with The report % the Ministerial
Relief Board and the address 81 Prof
Carver On tic Southern Baptist Theolo-
gicaI Seminary Special attention was
called BY Rev. W. G. Tyrec to the small
number Of aged and infrm ministers
helped by the relief board. 1t seemed
probable that there were a great many
more than -. the number reported for
last year, as Virginia had over sixty out
CT a smaller total.
Prof. Carver called for pledges from
Continued on 9Th page.)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11

for there. VIII be cared
greatest immediate need &c
manage he said, was the ee+ah,
~ OF a system CT water-worts III
ne calculated, could be done for 90 a9
: or $4,000 If the convention -,
ba1e nm $4,000 he said he would oot 49, M
analce and nave the work done ny o+
~ -. n: L. Broughton undertook 70 rofso
e-'0oo desired and got over s.. 200
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11
THE NIGHT SESSION.
q So 200 Raised For the ThomasvIi!e
0rphanage

-H''s session Of the convention
".a To d discussion Of the Thorn
.. 'tEubauagc-its work and needs.
" report on tho Work of the Orphan
"a0 Read by Rev. w. II. Rich, former
."."F at T~homasville. and speeches.
made on this report by Mr.. Ken,
J. Taylor. Of Warrenton, ana
t 3D. Boone. tho general manager
0t.Hhauagc.
haoho said from 100 10 200 children
ss 'nluE cared for in the G~rphanaSe
Ha 'rpWdcd TO its utmost capacity
H. t'' of the need of enlargement ann
''9 THAT within the next ten years
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-12-11

10 ths terrible Wt@trFat-t~ r. Na.S9
slch rrrt-e are II iris ga1utrN have
been -e5s ertei AMI pc t3st
This The Chinawan ir III 'ae
t-oaair E. a4t .rm3-e5 baf th
ess civilization he santsl ra7e s.
81 when the -crn eus tt f3i aert 81
HE III. sicrast
~ CrEN DOOR FoE MISSIONS
Nr Greene ssa u- however mat
In 81 ronera.ulat.an hst ua esn
b .ona9s ar ku,r 80 Ia9ts taa
ary vas ktlist
Hov many uatls~ Christians ser she
VS. cannot eel k1G - ve faa knoN
ms numrs- So NJ tr9 SNOW .ae .
tst's 81 tArr u4r,yr3om r4: ~r ta
roW tLAf anyau. co sat~ .aa't hasr
~sv 4 ,ht.r Iises ty reraul -fton RS tEr
CHRISTIAN laith But .saf ers fs Sens
back S shown IS tN. r..r 81 tfe
great number klle4
" Greene paid 3 hses #aw. 'wtut ~
ne f-itafu.ue~s s:t s6#c.ca ~ tr nav
tsee preacher aa1 -. eera- .a-ter
Is the Ha<tr N.s fa I.. aH ,Ht
mission ID china Ae astsi a~1 .a
severed.
50 Il ( bar ~ opening - ttr 3-r5
e greater opportunity ENas.}, vts wsf
ne ~ outcome. ; ean ~4v ST. ue
Il sbc hand go the d ala#at tHt Il
thtrk one Trims m ~ pro q. a.f Me-
kfvIr>s oacn 3ecr raI.e uHH fr,ta
THAT means tina. Amer san ta,r ,snt
miners ana railroad builders H4f h.t.
I erac access 10 China <Httr- e9 ue
sin aaout mi s,ouartes tut tna
AIRY wll be There However ras ntattsa
may to adjusted. The aau#tasea. Nli 'e
Ian favor Of vetern civilization Inr .
Isl Will he preached 1n CHtua The gsa
1 ae.r Ii az never before ana .ue
results viii le greater tLan Ne naV
dream Of
Dir WILLINGHANlS NpDHESS
Mr. Greene'- aaara WAS aae s. fus
most interesting TIE coHt.uie u ha NeI
beard ana Il was listened 10 utth etpa
attention. When he had finished sue.l.e-
Rev. y Nm 19rts arrse .rA a.ll
'Ne'yc heard "a soldier from t3a front
tell his story. lots rise and stag fat. le
hymn
In q moment the crcat aua. en-e
standing ard i'm rlnsr s,ri rs.. sraal
s~omauhqra in me CONGREGATION CAM, ~.
vorss Of song How frm + feYua4 ion
Baforc tte lac Na4 half Sung another
yoiro fort r. ma .hep another ANA ,p-
Other pntn Tho very raffafs eff tho church
seemed ta shake with inc ncloi. of tho
song
-
-. .i..n. ~ us.,4.a.
~
80 "lss,'n i,o"'p. ..'',"'r ''f"
: - 49, ~ : >, -
mo onoroa,t irn 80 t,fn MN - gbar,
= = 49, - =, ~. w..
-. - ~ y, 49,, 49, ti,,..f,
as ! foreign nissionarv. Tho prayer ln
' ishcd. he announced as his subject Cod
q Cali to North Carolina RartistE"
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
MORE FURNACES
 GO INTO BLAST Four Hundred Tons Daily Added
 to Pig Iron Output. ONLY A FEW IDLE STACKS Gadsder Furnace Blows in Today and Jenifer Almost Ready = Present Production at Rate of Two
 Million Tons Annually
ONLY A FEW IDLE STACKS

Several more furnaces this week add their production to the output of pig iron in Alabama and if the present activity maintains for few months there will be mo idle stacks in the state.
 The Trusville furnace was put in blast Tuesday, and also the furnace at Tallade- ga. Today the Gadsden furnace will be put in blast. The second furnace at Jenifec will go into operation In about a week. The Williamson furnace in this city will be ready to go in blast the early part of Feb ruary.
 When all of the above named furnaces are in operation there will be only a few idle stacks in the state, and some of these will be repaired and started up later in the year.
 The furnaces going in blast this week in- crease the pig iron production in Alabama over 400 tons a day, bringing the total daily production up to something like 5000, or at the rate of about 100000 tons a year
 General Manager Fred M Jackson, of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany, went up to Gadeden yesterday ito 6e present at the starting of his company's furnace in that city.
 The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, who purchased the Mary Pratt of that plant into modem furnace with in a few weeks and expects to be making iron before next fall
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
ONE SECRETARY
 ID SERVE BOTH
Consolidation of Board of Trade and Traffic Bureau-Mr.
 Ryan Resigns

The consolidation of the Board of Trade and the Freight and Traffic Bureau has been practically eonsummated by the elec- ton of 1T. c. Orem, the commissioner of >--e bureau, as secretary of tthe board. MT. Orem will look after the affairs of both organizations, which, although under one head, will retain their Individuality Mr Orem succeeds William Ryan, who has re- signed the position of secretary, which he has filled since last July, to enter actively into newspaper work, in which he flas had large experience.
 At the meeting of the board of control of the board of trade, held yesterday after noon, MT. Ryan's resignation was accepted and on motion of John w. O'Neiu, the re- tirlng secretary was unanimously elected an honorary member of the board.
 Several new members were elected, and routine business was transacted. At the regular meeting of the board of trade held last night the report of the board of con trol was submitted and adopted and other matters taken up for consideration.
 The coming carnival and the question of a merchants display were discussed, but formal action was deferred until the next meeting.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
FULL AUTHORITY
 GRANTED THE MAYOR Precautions Taken to Prevent
 Spread of Smallpox. THE CITY COUNCILS ACTION Question Considered in Executive Ses- sion = Several Spasmodic Gases
 Have Been Taken in Hand
 Scare at Howard College

The smallpox situation was taken up at an executive session of the city council held last night immediately following the regular session, and full authority was granted Mayor Drennen to use all possible means to prevent the spread of the dis ease.
 The exact status of affairs was reported lby the mayor, who also submitted a report showing what had already been done to stamp out the pestilence. The situation was thoroughly discussed, and resolution was unanimously adopted authorizing the mayor to use every means possible to pre- vent an epidemic.
 A number of spasmodic cases have been reported, all of which were promptly re- moved to the pest house, where sixty pa- tients ar being treated, all of which, how ever, did lot originate in the city.
 Howard college has had quite scare the past few days on account of a case among the students. The young man who had the disease was removed, and precautions ta- ken to prevent further cases.
 It is stated that all the manufacturing companies at Ensley have instructed their superintendents and foremen to employ on- ly men who had been vaccinated and to require all employees now in the service of the respective companies who had not been vaccinated to have it done at once.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18

fcient to pay for the additional patrolmen was read by Alderman Williams. and re- ferred to the police and sanitation com m1ttee.
 Alderman Rainbow introduced an ordi- nance providing for the paving of the side walks with artificial stone along Sixteenth street. between Sixth and Eighth avenues; Fifteenth street, between Fifth and Eighth avenues; Sixth avenue, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets and Seventh ave nue, between Fourteenth and Nineteenth streets. The ordinance was referred to the Judiciary committed
 A petition was presented from E. s. Chambliss who wants permission to place tin waste boxes along the streets, adver- tisements to be printed on the sides of the boxes.
 A motion offered by Alderman Camp o~- dering that the sidewalks along the west side of Twentieth street, between Fifth and Park avenues, be repaved, was adopt ed.
 A communication was read from former Mayor VanHoose calling upon the city to furnish certain data with regard to the proposed canal to the Warrior river. The matter was referred to the finance commit- tee
 The question of a license on bicycles was mentioned but no action taken. The mat ter will come up again at the adjourned meeting next Monday night, at which time an ordinance will be presented fixing the amount of license to be collected from each owner or user of a wheel in the city.
 Several minor matters and petitions were considered, after which the board, at the request of Mayor Drennen, went into executive session to consider the smallpox situation.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 MASONIC CONFERENCE
N. l.. Miller Raised to Master Mason Degree List of Officers Elected-Fne
 Ritual Work

A large number of Master Masons attend ed the Jefferson county Masonic conference last night, to witness tine "raising" of N. IL. Miller, the well-known and popular law yer. Grand Lecturer Scott and other dig nitaries participated. During the degree ceremonial the ritual was well interpreted Under the laws of the grand lodge of Ala bama the following Jefferson county off, cers have been elected:
 Daniel A. Greene, W. M.
 Jere Fountain, s. w.
 H. Clinton Miller J. w Dr. J. H. Edwards, secretary.
 J. H. Phillips, treasurer.
 D. J. Moore. assistant secretary. : R. H. Lovelady, $. D.
 M. l.. Turner, J. D.
 Rev. E. A. Wright, chaplain.
 A. P. Posey and s. F. Vance, stewards. Paul Ca1ame, tyler.
 The following committees were appointed by Worshipful Master Greene
 On By-Laws-Dr. J. H. Phillips, D. c. Buckshaw, Sam Stien.
 On Finance-Dr J. H. Phillips, D. A. Greene, Jere Fountain, J. G. Burgin. R. F. Lovelady J. c. Brown.
 On Membership-D. J. Moore, B. M. Sharritt w. M. Askew, Jere Fountain, T. J. Batson.
 The conference will meet semi-annually, in January and in August of each year.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
WatsOn-MiIler

P. D. Watson and Miss Laura May Mill Ter were united in marriage last h.ght at the residence of the brides fatsier. MT. C.. B. Miller, in Avondale, Rev. G. c. Brans- combe, pastor of St. Johns Methodist church, officiating. MT. Watson was for several years connected with Drennen & Co.'S department store, but recently went to Rome, Ga., where he has position with the Rome Hardware company. The bride is a very charming and a very popu- lar young woman, and has for some time past been organfst at the Southside Bap- >t:st church.
 Mr. and Mrs. Watson left on the Kan sas City, Memphis and Birmingha tradn at 1920 for Memphis. After short bridal tour they will make their home in Rome, Ga.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
MIR SCHULHOEFER
Becomes Secretary Treasurer and Brew
 Master of Alabama Brewery

Birmingham has recently acquired a valu- able acquisition to the ranks of her sub stantial business men in the person of Louis Schuehoefer, who for the past five years has filled the position of general su- perintendent of the various New Orleans breweries embraced in the New Orleans Brewing association.
 This position he has recently resigned in order to accept the position of secretary, treasurer and brewmaster of the Alabama Brewing company of this city.
 Being a master of the technique involved as well a thorough business man, he is fully equipped to carry forward the work which has been so auspiicously begun by the company.
 MT. Schuelhoefer is a man of genial per- sonality and scholarly attainments, being a graduate of the polytechnic school of Stuttgart, Germany, and possessing the de- gree of doctor of philosophy from the Uni yersity of Heidelberg.
 MT. Knoepfier, who has heretofore filed the position of secretary and treasurer in connection with the management of the brewery, will devote his entire time to the general direction of its affairs.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
A Hot Oid Time

That hilarious, hip hurrah, rollicking comedy, "A Hot Old Time," Will be O'Brien's offering tomorrow night. It will be presented here with the same company of entertainers that has made it the suc- cess of every city visited. The comedy is loaded with the most up-to-date stuff that the management can possibly con- ceive-specialties are continuously intro duced during the action of the comedy which theater-goers like. Number after number of the latest and most catchy mu- sic of the hour is introduced-and it is claimed that there is not dull moment during the entire performance-nothng but grfns, laughs and yells.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
PERSONAL.

Dan F. McDonough, travelling freight agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
 H. A. Wilson, United tSates commis- sioner, has returned to Birmingham, after years absence, and established his office in the government building.
 w. E. Lawler, supervisor of the Birming- ham Mineral railroad, has gone to Havana, Cuba, a thirty days leave. MT. Law ler's health has not been good recently and he goes to Cuba with the hope of improv- ing.
 Sidney H. March, of New Orleans, Is reg istered at the Morris. Though his period- ical trips, made in the interests of his large business investments here, are but of brief duration, MT. March is always warm- ly welcomed by his many friends in this city. On this occasion he is accompanied by MT. Vedder. of New York, an expert &C., countant, who is here for the purpose of introducing his simplified modern method of bookkeeping for large concerns, including several under the supervision of MT. March.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
Primrose and Doclksta dter MinstreIs

Carl Carlton will be the leader of the military bands with Primrose & Dock stader's Big American Minstrels, to be seen here at OBriens opera house next Wednesday night, and the orchestra will be under the baton of Professor Latham. The vocalists are of a superior order, among whom are Manuel Romeine, Charles Kent, George T. Martin, John Davis, Ed ward Hansen, Harry Ernest, John Perry, E. s. Carnes and Charles D. Watson. The comedy portion is looked after by George Primrose, Lew Dockstader, Lew Sully, Larry Dooley and James Tenbrook. The olio embraces the best specialties offered this season, among which are some Eu- ropean novelties that will be genuine sur- prises.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
The ProdigaI Father

"The Prodigal Father" will be at O Brien's s opera house next Monday. This is a farce comedy in all that the word implies; it is wholesome, invigoralting, bright, sparkling and written for laughing purposes only, Every song is new and the latest success. The music is exhilarating, the dances cap tvating. Special prices will prevail dur- ing th.s enga cement.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per- manently beneficial effects and were satis- fled with transient action; but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitua constipa- tion well-informed people will not buy other laxatives, which act for a time, but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
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~THE PLAY@

The Robson Thea trical company contin- ues to draw good crowds at the Audltori um. East Lynne was presented at mat inee to large audience, and Miss Nelson in the principal role gave a splendid in- depreciation of emotional acting.
 At night "A Wtfe's Peril' was presented, and was we'll received.
 Tonight ''The Fatal Check will be the bill.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
At Seals Hall

Professor Louis Daniel, the celebrated reader and interpreter of Nashville, rem dered several delightful selections at Seals hall last night for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten. Mrs. Guckenberger sang one or two solos, and Miss Edna Goeckel rendered several selections on the piano. The audience was small on account of the bad weather, but large number of tickets were sold.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
MAY FESTIVAL REHEARSALS
Work on Elijah" to Be Taken Up in
 Earnest

There will be a rehearsal of the May Fes- tival chorus tonight at the Conservatory. The choruses will begin active work on "Ehjah" the oratorio ito be produced, and regular weekly rehearsals will be held on Thursday evenings hereafter
 Professor Guckenberger is determined to make the festival great success and Is lending his enthusiastic spirit to the work, unStintedly.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
win Organize Morgan Club

A Morgan club will be organized at Ely ton next Saturday night. The meeting will be held at Salter's store. It is estimated that the democratic voters of Elyton pre- cinct stand about four or five for Morgan to one for Johnston for the United States senate
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

George W. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 E. l.. Higdon is a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 James A. Downey Is a candidate for sher- if of Jefferson county. subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
 Andrew w. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris, is a candidate for member of board of revenue, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
THE WEATHER

Office of Station Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala, January IT. Local observations during the 24 hours ending p. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is candidate for re- election to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county. subject tothe action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray Is a candidate for Treas. urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-18

Hunger is the best sauce" You will have a good appetite If you take Hoods Sarsaparilla.