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The age-herald., 1900-02-27
A FEYERISH DAY
 IN WALL STREET Market Was Excited From Start
 to Finish. DUEL BETWEEN THE FORCES Railroads Succumbed at First, But Fi- nally Succeeded in Breaking Away on Demand For Num-
 Der of Such Stocks
DUEL BETWEEN THE FORCES

New York, February 26.-The most notable feature of today's feverish and excited stock market was the fact that the railroad department apparently succeeded in break ing away from the influence of the indus trials and specialties and in differentialdng the undeniable clements of strength in that department from the decentralization and weakness in the other. The railroads suc- cumbed in the early dealings to the sym pathetic influence of the violent declines among the industrials, but during the day a confident demand sprang up in a number of railroad stocks which lfted the whole level of that department materially above Saturdays close. So far as the news of the day went, it shed little light on the extreme weakness of number of industrfals. The movement had all the appearance of sort of duel between powerful contending inter ests and there are circumstances tending to confirm this explanation of the move ment.
 Saturdays weak bank statement had some continued effect on the early dealings, but there is an impression held in specula- tive circles that some part of the recent large expansion of loans is designed for future in the stock market Sterling exchange was weak on increasing offerings
 
 sterling declined $, and for long sterling ls per cent
 The bond market was rather dull and ir- regular. Total sales, par value $1,3S0,000
 Government bonds were buoyant under the influence of the refunding bill now in conference. United States new As and old 4scoupon, advanced, 1k, and do regular the 3s; and 5's, point in the bid price.
 E
 New York, February s6.-Close: Money on call steady, actual transactions ranging from to 21a per cent; last loan 2; close of- fered at 2; prime mercantile paper 4ls@5A; sterling exchange weak with actual busl- ness in bankers bills at $4.S5ssQ4.S5% for demand, and at $4.S3AQ4S3ss for 50 days; posted rates s4S4a4 s41s and 4S71ka4SS; com mercial bills, $iS3h. Silver certificates, 59a4@60a4; bar silver 59A; Mexican dollars 47%. Government bonds buoyant state bonds inactive; railroad bonds irregular.
 (By Private Wire to Murphy & Co.)
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
',aiiv Stnte',,en

Galveston-Firm; middling S%; sales S70; receipts 5147; stock 160,S71.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling S%; receipts 634: stock 1S,700.
 Savannah-Steady; middling 8 13-16; sales 20; receipts 4972; stock 146,11S.
 Charleston-Firm; middling 8%; receipts 3,654: stock 37,37S.
 Wimington-Quiet and steady: middling %4: receipts 391; stock IA, 753.
 Norfolk-Firm; middling g.; sales 514; re- ceipts 461S stock AT 20i.
 BaItimore-Nominal; middling 9A; re- ceipts 1.592: stock 1906.
 Boston-Quiet; middling g 3-16; receipts net 764 gross f. 169
 phia-Firm; middling 97-1e; re- ceipts 256: stock 12,4S7.
 St. Louis-F'irm; middling 11-1e; receipts 2,059; stock S4996.
 Memphs-Firm; middling S%: receipts 1890; sales 1,S00; shipments 6,249: stock 11S,340.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

St. Louis, February 26.-Cattle-Receipts S,2OO, including 2.5OO Texans; market strong, with Texans 10 cents higher. Native snip ping and export steers. $4.59ds4.s0 dressed beef and butchers steers, 8 5oQ$5. 80; steers under 1000 pounds, S3.o5@$i 9; stockers and feeders, s2.S50$4.75; cows and helfers, SEQ &75; canners, s1.50Gs2.S5; bulls, $2.S0a$. Texas and Indian steers, $3 45d$4SO; cows and heifers, g. 300$S75.
 Hogs-Eeiceipts, 6,30O; market weak, 5 cents lower. Figs und lights, $470d$4 75 packers, si.70d$4.S0; butshers, s4. sO9s4.90.
 Sheep-Receipts, 800; market strong. ma tive muttons, $56$575; lambs, $G1s725 culls and bucks. s4a$4.50 stoekers, s3Q$4.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Coffee

New York, February 26-Gpot Coffee-Rio, No invoice. 3-16; do jobhing, 93s; mild, market steady; Cordova, 91z@14. The mer- ket for coffee futures opened 5410 points lower, following a loss of 34d1 at Havre, and a partial 4 decline at Hamburg, with no cables from Rio and Santos on account of holidays. This led to local cautsn, while general undertone was easy following weaker ruling of the spot market, and a lack of public support. Closed quiet, with prices to 10 points net lower. Total sales were 13 ,250 bags, including March, s7; May, $7d$705; June, ST; July, $7.10; September, $7.2O; October, $7.2O; November, s725; De (.enTber $735
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia is the only line operating through service to Savannah. Elegant through sleeping car service Fast time; no delays. Convenient schedule. For particulars, call on
 SOLON JACOBS.
 >20l5 First Avenue.
 J. C. HALLE
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
IMPROVED SERVICE

To Rome and Dalton,-yia. the Southern
 Railway
 Effective January 15, the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome, Ga. New train makes close connection with trains 38 and g between Birmingham and Anniston.
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6:00 a. m. arrive at Rome at Il :5O a. m., re- turning, leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar- rive at Birmingham at 10:o0 ?. m. 1-17-3Qt. ai
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail
 way. -e

way. Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida Fher Central proved schedules and service from all points north, west and northwest to Flor ida Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars St. Louis to Jacksonville. via Atlanta, Ma con and Lake City.
 Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2:4O h. m carries Palace Sleeping Car "Bir- mingham" to Savannah, making close con- nection at Macon with the Dixie Flyer Pullman Sleeping Car to Jacksonville. For descriptive advertising matter, sched- ules, rates, etc., apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt.,
 JACK W. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt.,
 Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
DOUBLE DAILY s

DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA.
 The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida
 Trains leave Birmingham 6 a. m. and 4:40 D. m. Morning train makes close connec- ton at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- mingham to Jacksonville, Fla. Call at of- flee 2O19 First avenue for further informa- ton. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
SOUTHERN PRoGREssI
The New Industries Reported in the
 South in a Week

Chattanooga, Tenn, February 2s-Among the more important of the new industries reported by the Tradesman during the week ended February 24, are a chair factory in North Carolina; coal mines in Kentucky;
 $1oo.oOo cotton mill In Georgia; six cotton mills. with range of investment from
 $50.O00 to a,0O0,000 in North Carolina, and a f100,0O0 mill in South Carolina; cotton seed
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
UnfOrgettable

From the Philadelphia Press.
 ''You don't get much chance to. ride your wheel this weather"
 'fNo."
 'T guess you almost forget you have a wheel, eh?"
 ''Oh, no! I'm still paying the instaql- ments."
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Metal Markets

New York, February 26.-Conditions in hhe metal market was unsatisfactory. The local market for pig iron warrants was ex- tremely dull, and quite nominal. Lake cop per continued on its cratic course and apathy at the price of s17.3O The only change made by prices at all was in an en- tirely nominal advance from s31. 75 to $32 for tin, while lead ruled at $40 bid and S4.7 asked, spelter easy, but without change at $4.55q$4.65. The brokers price for lead was $4. 45, and for copper $16.25.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail.
 way.

or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail-
 way.
 Double daily service on quick and conven. tent schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida, making close connection for Cuba Porto Rico yio either Tampa or Miami. Through sleener Birmingham to Jacksonville, leaving Rir. nningham 4:40 p. m; also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfcrtabi bic and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico Cheap excursion rates now in effect | For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations. etc, apply to any agent Southern Railway. or c. E. Jackson. T. P. A.. Birmingham, Ala. u-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
DIRECT ROUTE

To Florida Via Southern Railway. Pullman sleeper operated Birmingham to Jacksonville. Trains leave Birmingham at 4:40 p. m.
 For furuther Information apply to
 c. D. JACKSON, T. P. A..
 a2-H-a Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
NOTICE! ! To Patrons Queen City Stock
 and Grain Exchange:

On account of loss of fixtures and stand by fire on the 23d instant, our patrons are notified that all open trades in our hands. the contracts for which were preserved, will be executed by Murphy & Co.,, corner Nor ras avenue and Twentieth street. unless otherwise instructed, until we can reopep for business Any customer having deposits in our hands can get same upon applica. -tfon.
 We are looking for a new location to re- open, notice of which will be given as soon as selection Is madA
 T. q. HEWLETT, Agent.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
bulls stea ady. Ss. 25@s. 75.


 Hogs-Reeeipts steady, s2.000. Left over 6900. Average 6c lower. Fair clear. Mixed and butchers s4.65G490; rough heavy $4.60Q 4.S0 light S4.55a4S0; bulk of sales $4. 75Gl4S Sheep-vReceipts 16,0O0 strong. Lambs &C., tive 10d15e higher. Good to choice wethers S5.ted5.s5; fair to choice mixed $4.50a5. 8; {; western sheep s5@5.75; yearlings s5.75a6.5O: f'~ 're lambs s5dS.25; western lambs $6G 725.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
The Cattle Markets

ooOI active generally loo higher. Natives good to prime; steers 10915c higher, s5Qs; poor to medium steady. 5@1oo higher, S46 AS0i selected feeders strong, $35O9s9o; mixed stockers firm. $4.25q475; cows active, best shade higher, ss@4.S5. Heifers strong, E.29475; canners steady $2.25G2so. Bulls steady, s25o0$4.15, calves unchanged, s50 3; Dexas fed steers steady. $s.so94.sO; Texas
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

No. sS, "Washington and Southwestern Limited" solid vestibuled train, Atlanta tc Washington; Pullman sleeping car, Bir- mingham to New York; also Pullman ii. brary observation car. Atlanta to New York, making close connection at Atlanta
 No, e6, "U. 8. Fast Mail," carries Phil. man sleeping cars, Birmingham to Jack sonville, Fla. via Atlanta; also sleeper A. ianta to New York.
 No. q carries Pullman sleeping car. Bir. bingham to Greenville. Miss.
 2. 8. Cannon Third Vice-Presfdent ana (3neraI Manager, Washington, O. C' ~1
 U Y. Culp. Trafile Manager. Wsshlhgton. Di " E A Turk. e. P. x, w..h,n.ton n c
 Q. A. Benscetsr. A. c. P. X. chatta- pooga, Tenn.
 c. E Jackson. T. F. 4. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

Arlington Cafe-service un. surpassed in the south. Give it a trial.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
SOME CONFUSION
 IN COTTON MARKET
Exchange of Ideas, But Little New Business Attempted.
PRICES CLOSED STEADY
At the Opening a Decline of Several Points Were Registered ButBy Noon the Loss Had
 Been Recovered

New York, February 2s.-The cotton mar 1 ket today reflected an unusual confusion of ideas. but little new business was attempt ed. A feeling of caution led to a mutual de- ! sire to nquidate, and in this way quite business was transacted without changing prices very much. The Liverpool cables { were disappointing, and the early outlook
 was for liberal port receipts. Prices gave way 5QlO points on the open ing call, which furnished the weakest pe- riod or the market. The subsequent course Of prices were irregular, but in the main upward Before noon the opening loss had
 been recovered and an advance of 4
 points recorded The reaction originated in covering started by later better cables, all
 though the English news as whole was 1 not considered satisfactory i Private adv!ces stated that the failure on the part of Liverpool to respond to our ad-
 vance of Saturday was due to relief in the way of arrivals of cotton, which met the immediate wants of spinners. In the early afternoon it was apparent that the morn, ing official estimates for the ports was not justified by the actual movement
 The local contingent throughout the ses- sion was anything but confident and the fact that New Orleans and Houston esti- mates for to-morrows receipts were higher than that of last years figures, led to some selling for short account, notwiths hstanding i the public orders were for buying cotton. Just before the close an effort was made to sustain the market which closed steady at net decline of 3 points to a net advance of points.
 New York, February 26-Cotton-Mid- ding. 9 3-16; net 792; gross, 5,3iS; sales, l. 92O stock, 12SSH; Continent, 6130; France 1,17S.
 Total today: Net receipts, 36, ,692; exports to Great Britain, 2O,1S0; exports to France, ,092; Continent, 15,040; stock, 95O,57O
 Consolidated Net receipts, 5, ,3s0; exports to Great Britain, 4,S01; exports to France, Il ,092; Continent, 23,366.
 Total since September i: Net receipts B. 3S2 960: exports to Great Britain, 556, 300; exports to France, 5S1 ,619; Continent. 1,761,- e13.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL 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 and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five centa . bottle
 If you want results. try an ad. in Tns Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
LOCAL MARKETS.

EGcal Cotton Market Good middling, S1ac. Middling, 8Ac.\ Strict low middling, Sc. Low middling, 71zc.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Liverpoo, Cotton Market

Liverpool, February 2e, p. m.-Cotton: Spot, moderate business, prices 1-16d lower; American middling fair 5as; good midding 5 3-16; middling 5h; low middling 3d. good ordinary 1916; ordinary 45s. The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 800 were for speculation and export, and inGluded 7,6O0 American. Receipts 15.00O bales, includ- ing 12,700 American Futures opened quiet, and closed steady at the decline. American low middling close quotations: February 5.O4@5.05; February March 502d503 selling; March-April 463@5 buyer April-May, 4.60 buyer; May-June, 4.57 sellers; June-July. 454G4.55 buyer; July-August, 4.5264.53 sell lers; August-September, 4.4s buyer; Sep tember-October, 4.27 sellers; October-No- vember, AT sellers; November December, 4110412 buyer,
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Chicago Change

Chicago, February 26.-Statistical infor- mation was bearish today and wheat yield ed, but closed steady, May H@%c under Saturday. May corn closed a shade down, and May oats a shade improved. Provis- dons at the close were a shade to Dc lower.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Dry Goods

Dry Goods
 New York. February 2s.-The demand for brown sheetings is on fuller scale and the market is very firm, with upward ten- dency. Brown drills firm in heavy weights, four yards scarce and strong. Bleached cottons in fair demand. Tone firm aES .en- dency upward. Wide sheetings quiet and firmer. Bids for denims turned down in some quarters at current prices. These and other coarse colored cottons quiet and strong, but no change in quotations.
 New York Cotton Futures By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Treasury Statement

Treasury Statement Washington, February 26.-Today's state- ment of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance. s296 693. .324: gold reserve, $227,747,616.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

New Orleans, February 26-Cotton fu- lures: February, SIP bid; March, SIP bid; April, S.760S77; May. S.76@s.77; June S76@ SIT; July, s766S.77; August. S.59dS.60; Sep tember, 7.89GD7. 90; October, 7.546D755; Novem- ber, 7.44@7. .45; December. 7.44a745; January 7.46G7.47.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
Articles lOpened Highest LowestI Closing

Caah quotations were as folloWs: Flour quietI No. spring wheat, 61965c; No. g red. 67h0eS1Ac; No. corn, S4c; Mo- g oats, eaMQ23c; No. a white. ee@2s1zc; No. white, 26hoi No. 2 rye. 631A054o; No. 2 barley, S71s Q4so; MO. flax seed, $16oi northwestern, $1.60; prime timothy seed, q. .45; mess pork. per Dbl. @ 65@sdo. .65; lard. per 100 lbs, S5.67H Q$5.7o; short ribs sides Qoose), sB.660$5. 90; dry saated shoulders (boxed), 61l@81fc; short clear sides (boxed. e6.so0se, whiskey, dis tillsrs' finished goods, per gallon, $. .2s34. Sugars-Cut, loaf, unchanged. No vel low corn, 34Q34ko.
 On the produce exchange today the but Her market was firm; creamery. 1S@23sc: dairy, 1b1hQMc; cheese firm at 1613ct eggs firm, fresh, 13@13Ao.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
New Orleans Cottoa Mark

New Orleans. February 26.-cotton quiet and firm; sales 2,0O0' Ordinary, T 9-16: good ordinary, 1-16; low middling, S1s; middling S% good middlng, 8 15-16; fniddling fair, 9A receipts, 15,075; stock 353 ,6S0.
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent
The age-herald., 1900-02-27

tBy Private Wire to Murphy & Co.)
The age-herald., 1900-02-27
FLORIDA. CUBA

SHE LIVES AT THE SEASHORE WI,
 MIR. CAT AND THE KITTENS.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
HOW One winter GANG.

Fer weeks and weeks the autumn world stood
still,
Clothed in the shadow Of smoky haze:
The fields were dead the wind had lost its will.
And all the lands were hushed by wood and hill,
In those gray, withered days.
Behind mist the blear sun rose and set.
At night the moon would nestle in cloud;
The fisherman, n ghost, did cast his net;
The lake its shores forgot to chafe and fret,
And hlished its caverns loud.
Far in the smoky woods the birds were mute,
Save that from blackened tree a Jay would
scream,
Or far in swamps the lizards lonesome lutte
Would pipe in thirst or by some gnarled root
The tree-toad trilled his dream.
From day to day still hrshed the seasons mood.
The streams stayed in their runnels shrunk and
dry;
And all the world, with ominous silence, stood
In weird expectancy:
When one strange night the sun like blood went
down,
Flooding the heavens in a ruddy hue;
Red grew the lake, the fields parched and
brown;
Red grew the marshes where the creeks stole
down,
But never windbreath blew.
That night felt the winter in my veins.
joyous tremor Of the icy glow;
And woke to hear the nortHs wild vibrant strains.
While far and wide, by withered woods and
plains,
Fast fell the driving snow.
-Wilfred Campbell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
In snecuIa sneculorum,

The stars shine as ever they shone;
Orion's belt is as OF old;
The sun and moon wot not of time;
The Pleiades their course aye hold.
The world is young as in the frs: drift;
1t whirls as it whirled cons away;
Summer and winter come as they came;
Forever the change from night to day.
Grow forests and flowers as erst they grew
Their fragrance and life yet fresh as of yore;
Naught held they of fortune or history,
Mans life or times story.
Man, too, is yet green as at first;
He bears not the years Of his sres;
His life is renewed child by child;
He kindles the primitive fires.
John Swinton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
In the shadow q, the Beechcs

In the shadow of the beeches
Where the many wildfowers bloom;
Where the leafy silence pleaches
Green roof of Coo, perfume,
Have you felt an awe imperious
As when, in "a church, mysterious
Windows fill with God the gloom?
In the shadow Of the bceches
Where the rock-letGed waters flow;
Where the suns white splendor beaches
Every wave to foaming snow,
Have you felt a music solemn
As when minister arch and column
Echo organ-worship low?
In the shadow OF the beeches
Where the light and shade are blent,
Where the forest-bird beseeches,
And the wild is sweet with scent
Is it Joy or melancholy
That o'erwhelms us partly, wholly
To our spirits betterment?
In the shadow OF the beeches
Lay me where no eye pereeives;
Where-like some great arm that reaches
Gently as love that grieves-
One gnarled root may clasp me kindly,
While the long years, working blindly,
Slowly change my dust to leaves.
-Madifon Cawein.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
CURRENT VERSE.


Wherever lands are lowing
With honey and with milk
Wherever gold is glowing,
Or cotton, corn, or silk,
We yearn to preach the gospel
To every mothers son,
And when the cusscs spurn 1t
We preach it with gun.
Let hoary heads in Congress
Deplore the lusty strifei
Arm-chairs for all the dotards!
We want "the strenuous life.
In vain their parlor precepts
The Golden Rule unfold;
We're on a different basis
And that's the Rule OF Gold.
The world is to the White Man
BY Right Divine assigned;
When Destiny is calling
We are not color blind.
The Black and Brown and Yellow
Have served some end, no doubt,
But all this "Man and Brother
Is certainly played out.
The milk-a water preachers
Had best their prattle cease;
We've little use at present
For any prince Of Peace"
An up-to-date Messiah
Is what we want TO see;
The Gospels are back numbers;
This isn't Galilee.
Yet our assimilation
Is most benevolent,
And we absorb the alien
With kindest of intent:
But Free and Equal problems
We really can't discuss,
And when we say benevolent"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Roadside Rest.

Such quiet sleep has come to them!
The springs and autumns pass,
Nor do they know if it be snow
Or daisies in the grass
All day the birches bend to hear
The rivers undertone.
Across the hush flutins thrush
Sings eyensong alone.
But down their dream there drifts no sound,
The winds may sob and stir
On the still breast of Peace they rest.
And they are glad Of her.
They ask not any gift-they mind
Not any foot that fares;
Unheededly Life passes by,
Such quiet Sleep is theirs.
Arthur kctchum, in the Atlantic.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

The orchards of the sky star-leavcd, boughed-
blue,
Lean down the West. and from dusk odored
trees
A golden apple of Hesperides
Hangs low and trembling, falls, then drops from
view;
When To- where lately gray green gardens grew,
A wondrous light bestrews the sombre seas,
And on each wave toam-tipped by shore-set
breeze
There CLEANS vivid fame Of dazzling hue!
myriad rays that blend in myriad glow,
Each ray the tiniest barque that sails the deep,
Through myriad tides of Life that ebb and flow
Help me this myriad faith to ever keep;
That moon-set sable sea and blacklist night
But serve to manifest Loves lambert light!
Clarence Urmy, in Harper's Bazaar.