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The age-herald., 1900-07-09
LEGATIONS SAFE ON
 THE FOURTH OF JULY
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~ are in circulation
 The correspondents at Shanghai, who are still the clearing house of all Chinese news says that combined force of Russians and Japanese have left Tien Tsin, follow ing the railway as far as Lang Fang and have thence swept swiftly to the west, at tacking the Chinese eighteen miles north of Tien Tsin and killing 1000 of them.
 The Shanghai correspondent of the Stan dard says reports from Tien Tsin, from Chinese sources say a great battle has taken place, in which the Chinese lost heavily.
 The allies at Tien Tsin are short of pro- visions and suffer considerable from snip ing"
 NoI Less Than 3O,O0O Men
 The Daily Mails Tien Tsin correspondent in a dispatch dated July 2, via Che Foo, July 4, says:
 "No forward movement is possible with less than 5000 men. A sentiment has been found signed by a British resident on be- haif> of British manufacturers offering Vice. roy Chan Chi Tung complete armaments and officers for an army of 453,000.
 ."rhe messages of the British correspond ents at Tien Tsin are censored by the Brit ish authorities, but there is no censorship exercised over the other correspondents"
 The Daily Telegrahph's Canton corres- pondent, wiring Friday, via Hong Kong, Saturday, says:
 Lii Hung Chang was formally notified to- day that President Mckinley cordially ap- preciates his assurances of friendship for the allied powers. Now that anarchy con- trols the capital, President Mckinley trusts to the responsible provincial author- ities to carry out the international obli- gations of the Chinese government"
 The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, under date of July ', says:
 Boxer emissares are coming to the
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
FRANCE FRIENDLY TOWARD AMERICA 
The Desire for More Cordial
 Relations is Plain.
INDICATIONS OF PAST WEEK
French Press Referred to the Fourth of July Fetes in Most Cordial
 Tone Quite Agreeable
 to Americans

Paris, July S.-The week has been most eventful and of deep significance to all ob- serving Americans. Indications have not been lacking during the past year of the anxiety of the French government and the French press to obliterate the unfriendly feeling toward France, aroused in America by the alleged hostile attitude of this coun- try toward the United States in the war with Spain and to endeavor by every means in their power to re-establish Fran co-American relations on a more friendly basis.
 These efforts have been attended by most satisfactory measure of success, but the participation of the French govern ment and the exceptionally cordial tone of the French press toward the Washington Fourth of July fetes have given an unmis- table stamp to the direction of Frances foreign policy There is not the slightest doubt that the French government feels that it is matter of paramount impor- tance to their country to secure the good will of America and to lay the foundation of a more intimate understanding than ever before existed between the two repub- lies.
 The remarks of French officials and poll ticans show that this rapprochement is dictated not merely by sentiment and an affinity of ideas but by the best interests of France. American functionaries here in contact with the official world have been brought to share in the conviction that France is sincerely desirous of securing the cooperation of America.
 The United States ambassador, General Horace Porter, has missed opportunity to further cordial relations, the growth of which is decidedly agreeable to him. The demonstrations of the week have been of the utmost value, and are universally inter- preted by the French as a testimony that the bulk of American people is not ani- mated by any spirit of animosity toward France, but on the contrary only enter tains the best of feeling toward the sister republic.
 Archbishop Ireland, speaking to rep resentative of the Associated Press on the subject of the Washington and Lafayette presentations, said:
 q can testify that they have had a re- markedly good effect on the people of France. They have opened their hearts to us, and have found that the American na- tion is a people of sentiment, and not mere 1y.a commercial people,"
 The resignation of Commander-in-Chief of Army Jamonte and Chief of General Staff DeLanne, testify to the existence of a feeling of discomfort among large section of the superior officers, with the present policy of the government.
 The exposition juries are approaching the completion of their labors, and the an- nouncements of awards to American exhib- itors will shortly be expected.
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capital stock paying no dividend was $S,275,- 5O9, ISL or 59. 8 per cent. of the total amount outstanding, and the amount of the funded debt, excluding equipment trust obliga- tions which paid no interest, was S572, 410,- TAG. The number of passengers carried dur ing the year was 523, ,1765OS, an increase for the year of 22,10 S27. The number of tons of freight carried was 959, 763,5S3, an in crease of S0,757,276. The gross earnings of the roads were s1,S1S31O,61S an increase over the previous year of s66 2S4, ,497.
 The operating expenses were $S56, ,96S, ,999, an increase of s3S 995, TAB The amount of div idends declared during the year was S111,- 09S, ,936. The total number of casualties to persons on account of railway accidents was 51,743, the number of persons killed be- ing 7,123, and the number injured H,620 The number of passengers killed during the year was 239, an increase of IS, and the number injured 3,442, an increase of 497, or one pas- senger was killed for every 2,1S9, ,023 carried, and one injured for every ,79S carried. Of railway employees, 221O were killed and S4,- s23 were injured during the year.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
ALABAMA IRON IF
 SUPERIOR QUALITY
According to Analysis ot Ger many-President Bowrea
 is in SiIesia. { \

Berlin, July S.-Iron securities were de- pressed by less favorable reports from pro- ducing centers Old iron prices continue falling. Parts of West Germany report dullness in the larger forms of hardware manufacture through inactivity in the building trades Vice-President Bowron of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company is examining the situation in Silesla in order to ascertain the prospect for American pig iron. The press reports the result of the examination unfavorable, freights an1 duties amounting to 40 marks per ton, which is prohbitory. Nevertheless, a trial order for 100 tons has been placed. The press admits that an analysis has shown Alabama iron to be superior to Silesian.
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south, disguised for the purpose of enlisting men. The situation is grave"
 A Berlin dispatch says that Emperor Will liam today received the following from the governor Tsin .Tsu, with reference to the promise of reward to any one who should accomplish the delivery of a foreign CT from Pekin:
 Being notified of your majesty's tele- gram. the governor of Shan Tung replies that from the outset I have been full of anxiety regarding the Europeans in Pe- kin, and have made repeated attempts to send a messenger and get help to them, but all in vain. Now all roads to Pekin are beset with rebels, and, therefore, whatever measures are taken now offer even less prospects of success than before.'
 Several correspondents at St Petersburg send out telegrams censored, of course, to the effect that Russia, Japan and England agree as to their policy in China, their in- terests dominating there.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Bailey Thinks the Ticket strong

Louisville, Ky, July S.-The Hon. Jo Bailey of Texas passed through here to- night en route to his home from a visit to Lexington. When asked for an expression on the Kansas City convention, MT. Bailey said he did not care to discuss politics, but he added that he considered both ticket and platform exceptionally strong, and he pre- dicted Democratic victory this fall. He said he thought Bryan would draw a great many votes from Mckinley this year, and Mckinley would get few Democratic votes. He also predicted that the German vote would be solidly for Bryan.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
An Exciting Match Race

New York, July S.-In an exciting one mile match with Jay Eaton on the Vails- burg board track at Newark, N. J., today, F. A. Mcfarland finished first in two out of three heats, but lost on foul. Sum mary:
 Half mile, professional, won by Frank Kramer, F. A. Mcfarland, second; Jay Eaton, third. Time, Ill 2-5
 Match race, mile heats, Jay Eaton vs. F. A. Mcfarland. First heat won by Eaton; i; second and third heats won by Mcfarland
 Two-mile handicap, professional, won by F. A. Mcfarland, scratch; l.. R. Jefferson, 15O yards, second; Al Newhouse, 30 yards, third. Time, 4.15 2-5.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
II Hung Chang's Plan

Lonodn. July 9.-The Times this morn- ing says:
 We learn from a private message from Canton that Ii Hung Chang has telegraph ed direct to the Chinese Minister in London urging him to request the British govern ment to approach the United States gov ernment with view to a joint invitation to Japan to cooperate in the maintenance of the Chinese empire and the establish ment of a strong government on a solid basis, the three uniting in an appeal for the support of the other powers
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Sure of the Good Effect

From the Boston Transcript.
 Mrs Pew-Oh, Dr. Prooftext, I was so edifed by what you said this morning. I am sure your words sank so deep into my heart that I never shall forget them
 Dr. Prooftext-Indeed. What art of my discourse particularly impressed you?
 Mrs. Pew-That part of it where you spoke of the-about the where you referred to the. Well, of course, I cannot repeat your words exactly, but the impression is ineffaceable.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
The Admirals Confer

London, July 9.-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Express, cabling on July 2, says:
 ''The Russian, French and German Ad- mrals have had a long conference. They expressed themselves as averse to seeing a large JeDanese force landed in China in advance of the other powers
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Webster DavIs Gong to Lincoln

Kansas City, July S.-Webster Davis, for mer Assistant Secretary of the Interior un- der the present administration, will go to Lincoln tomorrow to be present at the rat ification meeting to be held there in honor of the nomination of w. J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson. MT. Davis received a telegram yesterday from D. H. Hall. chairman of the committee in charge of the meeting, stating that Mr. Bryan per- sonally joined in the request for him to come.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Death Due to Heat

Chicago, July S.-The suicide of Charles H. LeRoy of Fullerton, Cal, on a Santa Fe train near Joliet, is said by his brother, R. R. LeRoy of this city to be directly at- tributed to the intense hot wave that swept over the Western states last week. He was successful business man aud had no private troubles to i<duce him to kill himself MT. LeRoy was one of the devel- opers of the great Bradford oil wells in Pennsylvania and New York
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Missionaries Arrived safely

Chicago, July S.-James W. Porter of Chicago has received a cablegram from Che Foo, China. announcing that his broth- CT, the Rev. Henry D. Porter, and his sis- ter, Miss Mary H. Porter, missionaries of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions, stationed at Fang Chang, 200 miles south of Tien Tsin had arrived safely at Che Foo on Thursday, July 5, coming overland from Chi Nan Flu, the capital of the province. They were accom- panied by the Rev. H. P. Perkins, a mis- sionary, stationed at Pang Chuang.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Legations Safe July 4

London, July S.-The consuls at Shanghai report that the Pekin legations were safe on July 4, and that the Chinese had ceased their attacks. The only fear felt at that time, according to the reports of the con- suls, was regarding the food supplies.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
American Athletes Co,nplimented

London, July 9.-The Times and other of the morning papers compliment the Amer ican athletes upon their success in the con tests for the championship of the Amateur Athletic Association. They speak especially of Kraenzley, of the University of PeNn- sylvania, whose like has never been seen before."
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY
The Systems Amaisamated

Chicago, July S.-The Chronicle tomorrow will say:
 ''It is now reported that the Chicago and Alton, the Kansas City Southern and the Union Pacific systems are to be amalga- mated and placed under one management Stuart Knott, who recently resigned the ce-presidency of the Plant System, it is said, will be elected vice-president of the Alton Consolidated System, instead of the Alton alone"
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Teiegraoh Station Destroyed

London, July 9.-The Shanghai corre- spondent of the Times, telegraphing Sum day, says the telegraph station at hfoukden has been destroyed, severing the connec- ton between Port Arthur and Corea.
 The Viceroys of Nankin and Wu Chang telegraph to the British Consul urging the foreign powers to guarantee the person of the Dowager Empress, no matter what happens in the north
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Rough House Raiseds

Williamsburg, Ky, July S.-A dance at house at the mouth of Laurel river, forty miles down the Cumberland, wound up in a general fight in which knives and pistols figured prominently. Sid Sutton, cousin of Sheriff Jim Sutton, it is charged, shot man named Hayes twice and fatally
The age-herald., 1900-07-09

Attention Teachers-The Central of Gcor- pia Railway will carry the Birming ham delegation of teachers to Charleston S C., for National Education Association on train leaving Birmingham 2:iO D. m. July g. arriving Charleston 10;So following mo-n- ing. Those desiring sleeping car recerva. tions please notify as soon as possible Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent. Brn, nsc ham, Ala. i5-1t ,
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Mrs. Winslow,s Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHIL- DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN CURE WIND COLO. and is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure aEl ask for Mrs. Wirslows Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind Twenty 1.-Two cents 3 Il bottle
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
The Rebels Repulsed

Brussels, July S.-Dispatches from Shan ghai say the legations were holding out on July 3; that the rebels had been repulsed with a loss of 1000; and that the Boxers were discouraged. They also report that a Chinese journal confirms the announcement of Prince Ching's counter revolution in Pe- kin.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Killed hY a Train

St. Louis, July S.-Gcorge Schoening and William Grab were killed, and Fred Frige was probably fatally injured at Columbia, H., near here, today. They were in buggy that was demolished by train at a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway crossing
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
E. Y.P. Convention.

Cincinnati, July S.-The tenth interna- tional session of the Baptist Young Peo- ple's Convention convenes here next Thurs day for four days The sessions will be held in Music Hall, with seating capacity of 5,000 --e't
 Dr. E. (. Granfe of London, Eng, deliv-
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
SOmew hat shady
rom the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 "Aha!' exclaimed the policeman, "read- ing paper are you? thought you claimed to be a blind man."
 ''So I am,'' replied the beggar who had been taken off his guard. My trade is put ting blinds on windows"
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
HOWARD TAKEN BACK
Detective Sheehan Arrives in Chicago
 With His Prisoner

Chicago, July S.-Detective Thomas Shee- han arrived in Chicago today from Bir- mingham, Ala, with John Howard, the former confidential bookkeeper of William Marshall, who keeps a sales stable in this city Howard is charged with having forged his employers name to the amount of s7,O0O Howard was living under the name of William Thompson when arrested.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
General Dodds to Command

Paris, July S.-It is announced that Gen. eral Dodds the hero of the Dahomy cam paign has been appointed to the command of the French expedition to China.
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Chicago, July S.-An open switch at the intersection of Roby street and Milwaukee avenue caused the derailing of a crowded south-bound Milwaukee Avenue grip car tonight. Eight passengers were injured se- riously and many were bruised or shaken
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Moving Into portusuese Territory

London, July 9.-The Times Lourenzo Marques correspondent says under date of July ':
 "A general movement of Boer settlers into Gazaland, Portuguese territory, seems to be contemplated. Already large herds have been driven across the border. The Portu- guese welcome the movement"
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
The Mothers Congress
he Philadelphia Record.

From the Ph1IadeIphla Fec0ru.
 "Poor Mrs. Tieddown!" exclaimed the first woman of fashion. "The Mothers Con- gress meets next week, and she can't at tend because of her children" What pity" sympathized the second woman of fashion. 1T m glad I havnr any children to keep me away"
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Veracity

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
 What did Freddy say when you caught him coming out of the pantry with his hands stained red?'
 ''He told the truth by saying that he had damned his fingers"
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
A Battered Remnant
Indianannlis LonrnaI.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
 Jimmy, take this awful-looking cabbage straight back to the grocer, and tell him to send me respectable one."
 "He won't take it back, ma; me and Dicky played ball with it on tn way home.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Republicans Want Dueu

Washington, July S-The Post of tomor- row will say that the friends of Hon. Charles Duell, commissioner of patents, in- tend to press him vigorously as the next Republican candidate for Governor of New York
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Too Much for His Nerves

From the Indianapolis Journal
 What made Professor Founder ring the bell and dash off the car in such haste?"
 ''Oh, he told me that he couldn't stand it to see those three women chewing gum and not keeping time."
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
At the Hummer Resort

From Puck
 May-Dull isn't it?
 Belle-Awfully We haven't a thing to do except to explain to one another why we are not in Paris.
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
The Best Prescription for Malaria

The best prescription for Malaria, Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure-no pay Price soc. 4-13-fri-mon- wed-6m
The age-herald., 1900-07-09
Elite Opera Co. at LakevieW the society fad.

Chicken every day at the Albert with l5 and 25 cent meals.
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PUBLIC SPEAKINGS.

Hon. John w. Abercrombie will speak at the following times and places: Moody's, St. Clair County, July 21. Kelley's Creek. St. Clair County, July g. Cropwell, St. Clair County July 24. Coal City, St. Clair County, July 25. Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN " SMITH, Chairman. Hon. John w. Tomlinson will speak at the following times and places:' Gadsden, Etowah County, July 12, 8 D. m. ~RusselIvilIe Franklin County, July 26, p. m.
 Haleysville. Winston County, July 27, 2 p. m. .-.= Tuscumbia, Colbert County, August 3, Dothan, Henry County, July 24, 1O:3o a. m.
 JOHN V. SMITH, Chairman. Hon. J. F. Stallings will speak at the following times and places: Elba, Coffee County, July 19. Victoria, Coffee County, July 20. Enterprise. Coffee County, July 21.
 JOHN V. SMITH, Chairman. Captain Frank s. White will speak at the following times and places: Hartford, Geneva County, July 16, 2:& p. m.
 Geneva Geneva County, July 16 p. m. Piney Grove, Geneva County, July r. Inc, Coffee County, July IS. Haymon, Coffee County, July 19. Hillsboro, Lawrence County, July g. Vermont, CulIman County, July A. Coal City St. Clair County, July 25. Ashville, St. Clair County, August 1. Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN " SMITH, Chairman. Hon. William J. Sanford, Democratic nominee for Governor will speak at the following times and places: Fayette, Fayette County, July 21, instead of at Jasper
 Vincent, Shelby County, August 2, in- stead of at Harpersville. Evergreen, Conecuh County, July g. Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN V. SMITH, Chairman Hon. John L. Burnett will speak at the following times and places: Eden, St. Clair County, July 26. Riverside, St. Clair County, July 26 8 p. m.
 Ragland, St. Clair County, July N Coal City, St. Clair County, July 2, 8 p. m.
 Branchville. St. Clair County, July 2S Other appointments to follow.
 JOHN V. SMITH. Chairman.
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wounded him. The dance was broken up> and most of the participants are doctbring cuts and bruises.
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Eight Passengers Injured

CTS the annual sermon and Dr. Lorimer of Boston the annual address.
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Hon. J. F. Stallings will speak at the following times and places: Elba, Coffee County, July 19. Victoria, Coffee County, July 20. Enterprise, Coffee County, July 21.
 JOHN V. SMITH, Chairman.
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The >Bible and the Dispensary.

The Bible, being the word of
God, is the infallible standard of
faith and practice. Whatever ac-
cords with this standard is right
and true ; whatever deviates from
it Is wrong and false. All reIig-
ious teaching should be tested by
the scriptures.
False teachers are generally
popular with men of the world,
because their doctrines are usually
palatable to those who are under
worldly influences. And the
Lord God called unto Adam and
said unto him, Where art thoui
Hark, it seems as though 1 hear
the Lord calling to the South
Carollnlans and asking where art
thoua In case it WAS so, would
we make a truthful confessionS
And say we have left you God,
and have made Q covenant with
death, and with he'll are we at
agreement. And we are running
whiskey dispensaries to get funds,
to educate our children, to make
preachers and men of science.
Hark, l hear the Lord say, "Woe
the crown of pride, to the drunk
ards of Ephraim whose glorious
beauty is r fading flower which
are on the fesd of the fat valleys
of them that are overcome with
wine Behold the Lord hath =
mighty and strong one which as q
tempest of hail and destro ing
storm, as flood Of mighty wate RS
overiowing shall cast down to the
earth with the hand the crown of
pride, the drunkards of Ephraim,
shall be trodden under feet.
For the bed is shorter than that
a man can stretch himself on it -:
and the covering narrower than
that he can wrap himself In it.
Men, Urethern and fellow travellers
to eternity, in order that we may
comply with tho commandments
of God and the demand of humani-
ty, let Us get on the God side,
and worship God in spirit and in
truth.
And the next time King Jesus
and KING dispensary Is put before
US, for US to take choice, let us
quit ourselves like men be strong,
and say by our votes away, away,
with King whlskey (; cruelty him,
cruelty 'him. We will have no
king but jesus.
Prohibitionist.