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The age-herald., 1901-05-15
COMBINATION OF
 TIE COTTON MILLS
Manufacturers of Cotton Duck
 Form a Big Trust
AN ALABAMA CONCERN IN IT
Among the Large Companies Is the Tallassee Falls Plant at Tallas- see, AIa.-New Combination
 To Be Incorporated Soon.

New York, May 14.-The following off, ficia1 announcement was made today of the formation of a company which will acquire the larger cotton duck Manufac- turing concerns of the country. The new company will be known as the United States Cotton Duck Corporation, and will be organized under the laws of New Jer- sey It will have an authorized capital of S25, 900, 900 of per cent cumulative pre- ferred stock and $25,OOOOOO of common stock. The total issue of preferred stock for present purchasers will be $l6,0Oo,0O0, which includes. stock provided for the exchange of both issues of the Mount Vernon Woodberry Cotton Duck Com pany and 10000, 900 common stock, making a total of s2e, 100000.
 Speaking of the merger, S. D. Warfield, president of the Continental Trust Com pany of Baltimore, who financed the Mount Vernon -Woodberry Company, and Is chairman of the board of directors, said today:
 Arrangements have been completed through the acquisition of stocks of exist ing corporations, or by purchase or the properties themselves, whereby the man ufacturing eStabliShments, plant puSi- ness. quick assets, brands, good will, etc. of the following concerns now engaged in the manufacture of cotton duck and similar products, will be acquired:
 Mount Vernon Woodberry Cotton Duck Company of Delaware owning fourteen mills acquired from these companies; the Mount Vernon Company, four mills; the Woodberry Manufacturing Company, i've mills; the Laurel mills of Laurel, Md. i; Franklinville mills, Franklinville, Md 1; Tallassee Falls Manufacturing Company, Tallassee, Ala; Greenwoods Company. New Hartford, Conn, and Columbia mills, Columbia, s. c.
 The latter company controls a number of brands, some of which have been in use for upwards of half century. An other group of mills acquired by the new company includes the Stark mills of Man chester, N H.; the LaGrange mills of La Grange, Ga, and the Hogansville Com pany of Hogansville, Ga.
 In addition to these properties MT. War field proceeded to explain that the new corporation has the option right extend ing to January 1, 1903, to purchase the mill and properties of the West Point Manufacturing Company and several other concerns located in Georgia.
 It Is understood that the new company will be incorporated and formally organ ized this week,
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
CONDUCTORS MEET.
Railway Men Are Holding Annual Ses.
 sion-No Change in Officers.

St. Paul, May 14-The first session of the Order of Railway Conductors was called to order in the St. Paul Auditorium this afternoon. The afternoon session was behind closed doors and was devoted to routine business. The first public ses- sion was held tonight.
 The delegates were welcomed to the city and State, Governor Vansant speak ing for the State and Daniel w. Lawler for the city. Responses were made by Grand Chief Clerk of the conductors, and others.
 At the ladies auxiliary annual meeting at the Capitol this afternoon the presl- dent, Mrs. Moore, presented her annual address.
 Grand Chief Clark's reelection is a foregone conclusion, and there seems iit- tie opposition to any of the other officers
 Cincinnati is working for the next con- vention. Pittsburg and Cleveland are also candidates.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
ROCKEFELLER TALKS.
Makes Statement Concerning the Sic.
 geI-Sanders Company.

Kansas City, May 14.-Concerning the affairs of the Siegel-Sanders Company, Frank Rockefeller said this afternoon:
 T asked for a receiver so that the business could be protected and taken care of. I don't mean that it shall be wound up and dropped, but after the tam gle has been strengthened out it will be started again under new management, of course. cannot tell what the losses are now. We have no means of knowing, but we are going to find out. Two ex- perts began work on the books today, and will look into everything from the day our company began business"
 Twill there be criminal proceedings?"
 ''It has not got to that yet. We are try ing now to protect what we have in- vested. The books may develop a great many things we don't know of at this time"
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Latonia.

Cincinnati, May 14.-Racing at Latonia the outlook for a successful meeting is very discouraging. It was rumored today that there would be free gate there tomorrow, but 1t had not been definitely decided at the close of the racing today. There Is a western jockey club rule against a free gate, and the Latonia folks will have to get permission from the oth- CT members of the association before they can invite the public to come in gratis. This will be a counter move against Newport, and is the second big gun fired in the local turf war.
 The racing today was devoid of feat ures. The overthrowo Andy Williams in the second race was disastrous to his many admirers. Only one favorite, Far rell, was successful. Summary:
 First race. seven furlongs-Harney, 105 Dupee), 5 to 1, won; Princess Otillie, 105 (R. Murphy. to 1, second; The Butch CT, 100 CW. Murphy, to ?. third. Time 1:16
 Second race, four and one-half furlongs -Owenton, 101 (R. Murphy, 20 to l, won; Andy Williams 113 CT. Knights), to l. second McChesney, 106 (WedderstranO to 1, third. Time :56%.
 Third race, mile and fifty yards-Far- rell, 1O5 (Gilmore), to 5, won; Jeannot, 101 c. Hicks), to 1, second; Polly Blk by, 95 (R. Murphy, to l, third. Time 1:461a.
 Fourth race, mile-Anthracite, 101 { T. Knight), 0to 1, won; Fancy wood, s2 (R. Murphy, to 5, second; Chorus oBy, Ill CT. Kane), to 2, third. Time 1:42
 Fifth race, four furlongs, selling-Sting, 1O5 Qrvin), to 1, won; Miss aGines, no HowelD 10 to l. second; Luigo, 1o6 (Wed- derstrand), ' to 5, third. Time :4S1s
 Sixth race, six furlongs-G. w. NJ, IF (Callahan), to 1, won; Velma Ciark' 9S TT. Knight). to 2. second; Bill Massie, 9S 1T. Hicks). 20 to. l, third. Time 1:15h
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned will, on Friday and Saturday, May F and IS. sublet at their rooms at the Maxvill House, Nashville. Tennessee, about thirty (30) miles of the Lebonan and Nashville Extension of the Tennessee Central Railway. including grading, trsstling. masonry, etc., to good contractors with outfits. Profiles, trestle plan and other information can be seen at our rooms in the Maxvill House, Nash vile, Tenn, on and after Wednesday. May 15, 1901. where we will be glad to give all information necessary. Profiles can also be seen at the Chief Engineers Office of the Tennessee Central Railway Company, in the Homestead Building. Nashville, Tenn. The entire work can be driven over. and carefully investigated in one days time.
 CALLAHAN CONSTRUCTION COM
 PANY 5-15-14t
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
RElFF ON TWO WINNERS.
Americans signaIIy Successful at New
 Market Spring Meeting.

London, May 14.-At the London New market second spring meeting today the Newmarket handicap of 300 sovereisns was won by Mir. Russells bay Ally Sem per Vigilans, by Carbine- -Semppronia, rid den by Johnnie Reiff. Seven horses ran.
 A sweepstakes of 5 sovereigns each for starters. with 100 sovereigns added. was won by P. Lorillard's Tantalus, with Maher in the caddle. Encombe, owned by Frank Gardner, "Clem' Jenkins having the mount, came in second, and Leopold de Rothschilds San Francisco was third. Twelve horses finished.
 The Cannons Radnage, on which c. Jen- kins had the mount. came in first in a race for a selling plate of 10S sovereigns. Eight horses ran.
 In the race for the Viztors plate, a welter weight handicap, J. Reiff again had a winning mount on Capt Herworth Lambton's Guttersnipe.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
PROMINENT MAN DEAD.
Robert Lee McWiIIIams, Merchant of
 Athens, Passes Away.

Athens, May 14.-Mr. Robert McWil- Hams, one of the most successful and prominent merchants at Elkmont, died at his late residence In that little ham let last Saturday afternoon late, and his remains were buried at New Garden cemetery yesterday afternoon by the Masonic order of which he was a prom inent member. He was most remark able young man, having accumulated a handsome fortune before he was thirty years of age by his shrewd business methods, He was unmarried and leaves a brother and sister and other relatives to mourn his death. He was very popu- lar man. .....
The age-herald., 1901-05-15

O Ao U CCtOS III kI'Illi
 Plain White or CoIored China SIX Parasois-former price S1.5O special sale price LOO White -ruffled-former price $20O-special at 1.3O
 White Sllk-colored trimmed hemstitched-regular price $1.75- special price 1.25
 Ecru-the seasons newest color in plain Pongee Silk-embroid- cred dots-regular price $3.50- special price 2.50
 Pongee Silk-ecru color-silk lined or silk embroidered figures regular price $5-special price 3.75
 Solid Colored Taffeta Silk-all shades-silver trimmed handle regular $3.50-special price at 275 Taffeta -embroidered-all shades-red, blue, gray, white, light blue, etc.-regular price $3 special price 2.25
 Solid extra quality Taffeta SiIk large silk bow on top and handle regular price $5.50-special price at 4.50
 Tan and White Taffeta Silk- tucked all over with white tucked border-regular price $9-special price 7.25
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Brudder Johnsins on Temperance.

Brudder Johnsing on Temperance.
 "GentIemen, be seated" said the High Sheriff of the Police Court yesterday as Judge Feagin entered the courtroom, i'm pelled thither by a sense of duty. It IS astonishing, by the way what a conscien- tious man can do from sense or duty'' This remark has been remarked pe1ore' but the original remarker having Tailed to copyright 1t, 1t is quite right to copy it.
 "Brudder Johnsing will begin de cere- monies by telin' de cote his sperience on de temp'rance question:" continued the sheriff, who had lived so long in the at mosphere of the Police Court that he could talk the court language quite as well as any courier or defendant.
 (Which of these high-toned 'cullud gem'men' Is Brudder Johnsing?' asked Judge Feagin, who by this time had mounted the rostrum and pulled the court lever wide open. The machinery runs smoothly in the Police Court, and soon was going at the rate of criminal minute.
 "I think the one with silver specs must be Brudder Johnsing," said the clerk. "IIe has the holy air which Is always. worn by holy terrors"
 Dat am my entrimmelments," said the colored gentleman pointed out by the clerk.
 What did he do?" asked the judge.
 "He was drunk, your honor,' said Off, ficer Bourjoice. "I found him in the alley fiat on his back with spring knife in his hand stabbing upwards at the ground. He was as full of mud as a hog.
 This is ground hog case, 1t seems said the judge, though the defendant seems to have been full of something be- sides mud. Probably his name is mud.
 No sah it am Johnsing," said the de- fendant. T scorn the attribushun. sah' dat I war 'toxicated. war CT little under the 'huence ob tea. De sisters of my con gregashun, jedge, had de perliteness ter gib me CT tea sochiable. De treatments war spring chickens an tea. l drunk
The age-herald., 1901-05-15

seberal ob de chickens an ate CT smalll slice ob de tea which fotch me. up wid CT swimmin' in de he'd, an on de way home I lay down in de alley ter hold 1t down an keep it frum fallin' on me: Ise CT temp'runce man, jedge, an don't neb- Der drink"
 What about the spring knife you had in your hand?' asked the judge.
 q had dat ter karve de spring chick ins wid," said the defendant. T suppose carving and eating spring chickens had gone to your head,' said the judge land that when you fell down in the alley you were still going through the motions of carving chickens"
 "Yes. sah. Oats hit," said the defen- dant.
 q am glad you didn't hurt yourself, Brudder Johnsing when you fell down in the alley" said the judge. because you have fallen down in court and this is going to hurt you financially. You ought to be fined extra for making such a poor defense, but l will let you off with | $5. Call the next.''
 A Watchful Man. w nat IS tne next CdSe' dShSo ouoSe Feagin.
 hJohn the Baptist, your Honor, charged with larceny said the clerk.
 "All the witnesses against John the Baptist hold up their right hands and be sworn," said the judge.
 The witnesses held up their hands and were sworn while John hung down his head.
 You mustn't hang down your head" said the judge to the defendant.
 "He may be hung up by it some day." said the sheriff. Better let him hang it down while he can.'
 What did John do?" asked the judge
 Judge" said the prosecutor, night befo' las I los my watch It war in my pocket on my pussun. Me an Will Moon an John de Baptist war in de res'rant tergedder when I fell asleep. Will was on de right an John on de left He war next to de watch
 Did he get next to it?" asked the judge.
 "Yes sir. It lays between Will an him. Will war on de right but he got left John am de watchman," said the prosecutor.
 If you were asleep don't you think you needed watchman?" asked the judge.
 'No sah When woke up I se'd John whar's my watch?' an he se'd, I ain't got
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Acting Postmaster Named.

Washington, May IA. - Assistant Post master General Bristow has appointed Francisco F'errer acting postmaster at Juana Diaz. Porto Rico, at the request of the surety. who are held responsible on the bond for the alleged defaulting post master at that place, Carlos Julian. The arrest of Julian and his assistant, Jamon Lulia, is officially announced in a dis patch received at the Postoffice Depart ment from the Porto Rican officials. It charges embezzlement of postal funds, but gives no further details.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
2,vfe's 2svtAe SraoedAes -.s.
BY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

it, an sed all right, Jedge Feagin got ter see. bout dat. Oats sumfing don't low no one ter play wid.' Den I went arter de perlice an we found John de Baptist in hyin' jimmy an i'll Moon CT moon1n'."
 A witness then took the stand and said his name was Tom Toby, but that he was called two-bits for short. which was really more than he was worth.
 What do you know about the watch?" asked the judge.
 T heard dat Will Moon had sum money fur John de Baptist said the witness, ian bein' as 1t war Saturday an need
The age-herald., 1901-05-15

White Taffeta chlffon-trimmed with net covering-regular price $15-special price 12.es Embroidered Taffeta Silk-in gray, light blue, pink and tan-reg- ular price $5-special price 3.75 Pink, Green and Tan Figured Silk-with Satin stripes-regular price S6-special price 4.76 White Taffeta SlIk-black trim- med and black border-regular price $4.50-special price 300 White or Black Taffeta Silk with small chiffon ruffies-regular price $S-special price $50 White Silk-pleated chiffon and net trimmed-regular price $13.50 special price 1000 White Taffeta-black lace covered silk lined-regular price $13.50- special price HOO We place on center table one lot of Parasols-prices ranging from $2.50 to $5-most of them $3 and $4-durlng this sale the price is
 200 CoIored UmbrelIas-24 or 26- inch-taffeta silk-all colors-steel rods-natural wood handles-regu- lar price $3.50-special price 2.5o
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
At Morris Park.

New York, May 14.-Close finishes and generally high quality of sport market the racing at Morris Park today. The Bay Chester stakes and the New Ro- chelle handicap were the fixtures. Smile. the favorite. won the first named from The Rhymer. Smile and the Rhymer ran it together. fighting every inch. Knight of Rhodes. at odds of to l, won the New Rochelle handicap. He made all the running. King Bramble was two lengths distance from Malster.
 First Race-Six and half furlongs: All Green, Ill (Shaw). 8 to 5. won; Water Color, 113 Gittlefield), 1 to an dout. sec ond; Somerset, Ill Wash), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:21A.
 Second Race-Seven furlongs. selling:
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Opposed to Tax Raising.

London, May 1.-The under foreign recretary, Lo-d ~ranborne. in the Hous. of Commons caid today the government remained opposed to any increase of inn port tax in China beyond raising the duty to an actual per cent. ad valorem except in connection with a scheme to reform the treatment of foreign trade
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
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 JOSEPH & LOEB.
The ParaSOl Sale.

Today offer the entire stock of parasos here at re- duced prices.
 Our parasol business has been better this year than year ago.
 We anticipated, of course that would be better and we purchased larger than did year ago. But there large number of parasos stylish and handsome they ae we do not want to pack them away each season has to take care of itself here. There as little packing away business as help We prefer to take half profit and maintain our reputation of having only the newest and latest
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
$5,000, ,000 Bank.

Colon, Columbia, May I.-Capitalists of Antioquia are about to establish a bank at Barranquilla with a capital of s5,- 900, 0O0 Another new bank will shortly begin business at Medellin.
 The American steamer Catania, Captain Furlong, from Barbaradoes, has brought 200 Barbadians for work on the Quito (Ecuador) Railroad
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
insanity Pleao for Mrs. Nation.

Topeka, Kan. May A,-The case of Mrs. Carrie Nation. charged with saloon smashing In Topeka last February, went to the jury at noon. Her attorneys set up a plea of insanity as a defense. None of Mrs. Nations crusader friends were in court and she seemed deserted.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Vanderbilt EmpIoye Talks.

Washington. May H.-William Nickol- son, manager of the clearinghouse or ganization of the Vanderbilt system of railroads located at Buffalo, was before the industrial commission today He said the clearinghouse had proved a very ef- flcent aid to the general business of rail- roading,
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
AMERICAN BRIGANDs.
Detectives and Police In Philippines
 Have Broken Them Up.

Manila, May H-Detectives and the po- lice have broken up a band of American brigands who have been operating in the province of Pampangan, North of and not far from Manila. George Raymond, Ul- rich Goodwin and Oscar Mushmiller have been captured and Andrew Martin, Peter Heis, George Muhn and two others are still being pursued. This band committed outrages murdered and raped at Bacolo- car, Pampangan province and in that yi- cnity, and Sunday last they killed Henry Dow, an American. The band some times represented themselves as American de- serters and at other times as American soldiers George G. Raymond wore the uniform of captain. Raymond and Mar tin were formerly policemen in Manila
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Count Dies of Heart Disease.

New York, May H.-Count Eugen. Stanalaus DeMitkiewicz died today al Asbury Park. N. J. He had been suf- ferer from heart disease for three years Count DeMitkiewicz was prominently be- fore the public several years ago. and as the promoter of a Chinese railway project in which he was associated with Phila- delphia capitalists.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
Third Day of the Muslin Underwear Sale.

The Muslin Underwear Sale successthanks to the small profits large lots.
 you have purchased you and the stacks muslin underwear he and the low price which they marked Indeed if intention of buying look likely yield to the temptation of buying at these prices
The age-herald., 1901-05-15
To Central Powers.

Madrid. May 14.-At a cabinet council held today it was decided to grant Cata- Iona and other provinces certain amount of centralization in administrative af- fairs.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15

Wanted for U. s. Army: Able-bodied unmarried men, between ages of a and S5 years; citizens of United States. of good character and temperate habits. who can speak, read and write English. Re- cruits specially desired for service in Philippines. For information apply to Recruiting Officer. North 20th street, Birmingham, Ala.
 9-6-wed-fr fri-mon-to-6-30.
The age-herald., 1901-05-15

Alard, 100 c. Slack), to 1, won; Dolando. 105 (O'Connor), to and even, second; i; Margaraviate, 108 Qandry), to 1, third. Time, 1:29A.
 Third Race-The Bay Chester stakes. one mile: Smile, 11S (Turner), 4 to 5, won; The Rhymer IF (Shaw), to i and to 5, second; None such, 10 (Burns), 2 to l, third. Time, 1:41A.
 Fourth Race-The New Rochelle handir cap, seven furlongs: Knight of Rhodes, III CT Burns), ' to 10, won; King Bram. ble, 109 (Bullman), to 1 and to 5, sec ond; Malster, 100 (OConnor), to l. third Time, 1:28A.
 Fifth Race-Four and a half furlongse Prophetic, 105 Henry), to 1, won; Par Excellence, 105 (Rutter), 20 to and to l, second; Champagne, 105 (Shaw), 2 to 6, third. Time, 0:55A.
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs: Red Path, 11S (Burns), to l, won; All Gold, 109 (OCon. nor), to 1 and to 1, second; Paul Cliff. ford, 108 (Shaw), 2 to 1, third. Time 1:1Sh.
 At St. Louis.
 St. Louis, May IA. = Chappaqua and Alea were the only favorites to disappoint their packers at the Fair Grounds today. Harshberger won three mounts and placed another. Betters today backed Amphere, an American Derby candidate, with some misgiving owing to the colts wretched performance on his last out; but today he won in the fast time of Al for the mile. Track fast.
 First Race-Four furlongs; purse: Zo- raid 11o Garshberger,. 2 to 1, won; Jung Frau no e. Combs), to 1, second Okla 10S (Morse), 20 to l, third. Time: 0:49.
 Second Race-Five and one-half fur 5 won; The Wagon 120 (Overton) to 1, second; Ellis Glenn 95 GA Weber,, to 2 third. Time: 1:0SA.
 Third Race-Four and one-half fur longs: Trio 106 (McCluskey), even, won; La Crimea 104 (Harshberger), to 1, sec- ond; Jim Scanlan 106 CT. O'Brien), 9 to i, third. Time: 0551a.
 Fourth Race-One mile: Amphere no Harshberger), to 5, won; Blink 105 (Rose), 30 to 1, second; Maximus 1N (Houck) to 10, third Time: 1:4l.
 Fifth Race = Mile and twenty yards; selling: Hurry 93 c. T. Woods), to 1, won; Aurea 101 o. Miller), 8 to 1, second; Chappaqua 116 (Combs), 30 to 1. third. Time: 1:44h.
 Sixth Race-Six furlongs; selling: Tus- karosa 1o4 Cough. to l. won; Samivel 104 (F. Miles), 20 to l, second; Fridolin 97 (Winslett), to 10, third Time: 1:15
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-03-04
High Price OS Eurrants.

Owing to the high price of entrants pies will be greatly restricted during the next few weeks. The crop, the growth of which is confined to Greece and the Ionian islands, is a partial failure this year, owing to the attacks of mildew. The only known specific for this blight is sulphate of copper, and on account of the enhanced cost of the copper from which it is made the poorer growers of entrants are un- able to purchase the sulphate. The price of the fruit has increased by leaps and bounds until today it is five year.