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The age-herald., 1901-02-09
BRADSTREET'S REVIEW.

New York, February S-Bradstreet' to- morrow will say:
 Trade developments this week, aside from those connected with rumors of combina- ton in great industries, of which 1t seems as yet too early to speak authoritatively, have been, In the main, favorable. Several lines of trade and many staple prices show irregularity, but this Is probably no more pronounced than usual at this season of the year. The feature of the week in distrib- utive -jobbing lines has been the growth of spring demand in the south and southwest, reflected in enlarged sales of dry goods, boots and shoes, clothing and millinery at leading centers there and In the central west. Retail distribution of winter goods reflects the stimulus afforded by winter weather but earlier quietness and perhaps large stocks are partially responsible for the slowness of collections to improve. Prices are still irregular though not much lower a whole. The cereals are dull, ir- regular and rather lower on large Argen- tine shipments and liberal northwest move ments, the supporting feature being the good export inquiry developed at conces- sions
 The strength of sole leather is a feature noted at many markets. Shoe buyers are in full force at Boston and sample orders are numerous. Factories are well employed on immediate delivery orders. Buyers are apparently more willing to ask manufac- turers views as to prices. Lumber has Jagged among building material but is stiff ening in price as the season of active ope- rations approaches. The textiles are rather quiet as to first hands. Cotton has weak ened despite smaller receipts because low trade reports from goods market and ad- vices of shading of gray goods. The better advices from the dstributive trade may, however help the situation. Demand for wool is only to cover manufacturers sales and some soft spots reported. Plain dress woolens are in chief demand and mems wear goods are slow of sale.
 Iron and steel have been rather quiet but steady and even strong to price, with finished products, particularly structural ma terial in active demand. Bessemer pig iron is strong and 2Oc and soc higher on the week. Sales of foundry pig iron to pipe manufacturers are liberal at Chicago and St. Louis. Stocks are claimed to be not accommodating at furnaces in the former dis tricts. Birmingham reports the coal sup ply inadequate to the demands of iron fur naces, which are reported sold two months ahead.
 Wheat Qncuding f1our) shipments for the week aggregated 4,997Sl3 bushels against S,776 100 bushels last week. 29O2, ,357 bushels in the corresponding week of 1900; B. 7SO 5OC bushels in 1899 and 3,49l,504 bushels in 1898. From July l to date this season wheat ex- ports are 120,975,4 ,496 bushels against 123 022, 292 bushels last season, and 135, ,569 19O bush els in 1S9S-99.
 Corn exports for the week aggregate A. ,44O bushels against 3,907, TOT bushels (cor- rected) last week, 8,450,9O9 bushels in this week a year ago, 3,S65,622 bushels in 1S9. and 4,50S,012 bushels in 1SeS.
 From July to date this season corn ex- ports were 114,s43,Ss4 bushels against 132.-
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
..LlFE'S LITTLE TRAGEDIES.
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Venus to the Rescue.

John Farmer is charged with vagrancy, said Judge Feagin he rapped for order yesterday morning in the Police Court Did any body ever see him work?' Not if he's a farmer" muttered some one stand ing near by. John however was not a farm CT, but as 1t was shown later he mas queraded as a cook.
 'I never saw him work, your Honor" run him in. He was loafng around at night"
 Here John announced that he had a wit ness who would swear for nm. Whats your name?" asked the Judge of a fat colored woman to whom John had given the cue and who came on the scene just at the right time
 My names Venus," she said, "but my pet name Is Venie.'
 ''Vene will swear l work fur her. said the defendant, wont you Venie?'
 Dat I will, homie Dis hear man sure do cook fur me, Jedge,. l pays him S.1o a week besides room and board. I runs a restaurant and he's bin cookin fur me a long time-an' hear I is.''
 Well, if that is so' said the Judge. "I'll turn him loose. q advise you, how ever, to look him up when you close your restaurant. Good cooks are scarce these days'
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Two knaves and Some Brass.

''Call the next case" said the Judge. Joe Jenkins and Jimmie Ruftins charged with larceny" said the clerk.
 What have Joe and Jimmie been doing?" asked the Judge of man who appeared to be witness. He did not answer "I'll take the chair" spoke up a witness. Joe and Jimmie, your Honor, stole some brass from the sloss Iron and Steel Company" Did you see them take it?" "No sir
 T saw it. said a colored witness. "Dey had hold of de brass and drug it, and when dey seen me dey trapped it and ran"
 You say they both drug it and trapped it?' "Yessir' What makes you think they intended to steal it?" Well Boss." jedging by myself it war mighty 'picious fur dem ter run if dey didn't 'spect ter steal it-dats de way it is wid me-
 Here a darkey arose who was black that his face caused shadow to pass over the room and stated that he saw it dragged didn't know bout no drugs.
 The defendant Jimmie then took the stand and said that he went to the fur mace to talk to a boy named Tarrapin, never drug any brass, was surprised when arrested
 Defendant Joe said he never saw any brass, went there with Jimmie to talk to boy named Ram.
 Did Jimmie run when the man came up?" Don't know muffin bout dat-I was gone by dat time"
 "I'll 6ne you each $25' said the Judge. ' won't, however, give you any extra days" Jimmie then got mad and began to tell how another nigger had ''thrown a gun on him" when arrested. It's rather a good idea to throw guns on rogues," said the Judge especially pair of knaves like you and Joe. You came out of a bad pack"
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR Rs.

Sealed proposals will be received at ouF office until o'clock p. m., February 20, 1901. for the erection and completion of q bank building for the Birmingham Trust and Savings Company, building to be cont pleted on or before September 1, 1901. Bids must be accompanied by certified check for $500 conditioned that if the bidder iS awarded the contract will enter into a final contract and bond for the execution of the work, according to plans and speci1 fica1ions, within ten days after the con1 tract ia awarded. The right to reject any or all bids is expressly reserved
 CHAS. WHEELOCK & SON. i
 Architects. 1 By order Board of Directors. 1-25-2Ot 1
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
-------------- ---------s-- --- GADSDEN'S PRIMARY.
H. c. White Won for Chief of Police by
 32 Votes.

Gadsden, February S.-(Special) sec ond primary of white voters to nominate municipal officers was held today Five hundred and fifteen votes were boiled and H. c. White won for chief of police over John Cunningham by 32 votes
 The Aldermen nominated are: c. H. Ritch, R. c. Conner, T. B. Gwin and Joe B. Tolson.
 The board selected is good and repre- sentative one. {
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
Berry Wants to Know.

Washington, February S.-Senator Berry today introduced resolution in the Senate requesting the President to inform the Sen ate whether the United States minister to China has joined the representatives of other powers at Pekin in demanding the execution of Prince Tuan or other Chinese officials, and if so by whom he was au.nor- ized to join in making such a demand.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

Impediments to marriage, and all forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dis cases
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISBASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me- No written prescriptions: we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News comments him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessionai standing Is unimpeachable, and his chara cter as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

696,7H bushels last season and 103, PA bushels in 1S9S-99.
 Business failures for the week in the United States number 245 against 2SS last week, 231 in this week a year ago, 193 in 1899, PTS in 1898 and 30l in 1897.
 Canadian failures for the week number 3i as against 27 last week. 25 in this week a year ago, 3S in 1899, 51 in 1898 and 54 in 1897
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
FOR RENT.


 FOR RENTING story 7-room dwelling, South Highlands. D. R. Dunlap, 222 Fist Street 2-3-tf FOR RENT-Furnished room, with board 2312 4th ave, North 2-S-}t ROOMS TO RENT-Elegant front room, nicely furnished, with hot and cold bath on same floor; good service and moderate price. Call at 2212 4th ave. FOR RENT-Store 1921 2d ave, situated in the heart of the business center; newly papered, newly painted. J. R. Adams. 2-9-tf
 FOR. RENT - Few offices in Commercial Club Building; elevator electric lights, and janitor furnished; these are the best lighted and best-ventiated offices in the city, J, R. Adams. 122-10t-eod
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

OPIUM, MORPH PHINE, COCAINE, CHLORAL, CHLOROFORM, WHISKEY AND ABSENTEE HABITS POSITIVELY CURED in 30 to 42 hours without danger, desire or pain. Time and QUANTITY used does not matter NO CURE NO PAY in all cases. Will come and personally treat pa- tients at their homes, or they can como here. NO FAILURES. All expenses are paid if not as represented. Write for fur. ther PARTICULARS TO
 'SANITARIUM,"
 P. o. BOX 5s, 1-16-1m-eod COAL CITY, ALA.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
REAL ESTATE LOANS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

SPECIAL MESSENGER SERVICE, Phones up s a Hpfs 6 D. e from 0psm no p % to oG's # S So night; ask for ou sof-town rates; business confldential stati Aery free; special rates to club invitations; we are the only H. censed messenger service in Birming- ham. s. Y. Hampton, Prop. 6-8-tf SAND sharp and clean in carload lots, de- livered promptly. J. Lundie Gloss. All Chalifoux Building. 8-31-tf TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED = Having greatly improved our facilities for repair ing typewriters, we beg to announce that we can rebuild machines throughout. An expert typewriter mechanic is In charge of this department Prompt and satisfac- tory work guaranteed. A. R. Dearborn & Co, 1-6-tf
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED - Position as bookkeeper or stenogra ther, or both, by young man who Is capable and determined; prefers position outside city. Address Competent, care Ag3-Herald.
 WANTED-Good bookkeeper and stenog- rapher, who has had some practical ex- perience, desires position; is fair penman and typist, and willing to work. Address B. J., care Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
DR. 0. r. DQzIER, SPECIALIST. Genito Urinary
 Surgery.

Cutaneous and venoral diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic vicera of men and women. Cys- ii t 1 8, stricture. sexual weakness, prostititis, irregu- larjties of women.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
SPECIAL RATES VIA SOUTHERN RX

The Southern Railway now has on sale winter tourist rate tickets to all prominent resorts for the winter season. Elegant train service on quick and convenient schedules,
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
WANT ED.

WANTED-Everybod gong 10 lexas To travel via the Queen and Crescent Route (Alabama Great Southern Railroad). Twelve Q2) hours quickest time. superb vestibuled trains. Cafe dining cars. See R. M Ellis, T. P A.. No. 2O19 First ave- nue. R-4-u WANTED TO BuY-Southern Debenture Redemption Co. stock. Address 2o4, care Age-Herald
 WANTED-Men to learn baroer trade. Pre- pare now for spring rush. Only two months required. Present graduates with complete outfit of tools and pay SIP weekly when competent. Constant practice, ex- pert instructions. Catalogue and partlc- ulars mailed free. Moler Barber College, St. Louis, Mo. 2-b-ot
The age-herald., 1901-02-09

Remember the Southern Railway now op- crates a through sleeper Birmingham to Richmond, Va, leaving Birmingham train No. 36, 4:10 p. m; no change now.
 Apply to union depot ticket office, or Southern Railway passenger office, No. 2011 First avenue for full particulars
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ONE GENT A WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents.

L. V. Clark. J. K Brockman,
 President Secretary and Treas. THE SOUTHERN AUDIT COMPANY
 of Birmingham, Ala
 Expert examination and audit of ac- counts corporations municipalities. CO., partnerships. Accounts kept for admini5- trators, executors, receivers, assignees, etc Rooms and 1, 20211s First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
LAND TITlES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO, FOG? First ave nue, examiners of land titles; the only complete set of abstracts of title to this
 district, with plats. in existence; our ab- stracts show everything of which purchaser or money lender should be ap-
 prised. 11-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
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 MONEY TO LEND.
SPRAYED.

s5. REWARD-Strayed from No. mine, near Blossburg, one gray mare, weighing about 700 or 500 pounds; years old; a dark mark under each side of her neck; saddle mark on back: last heard of her was at Sandusky, o'clock Sunday morn ing; she was bay mare with white feet. Reward of $5 will be paid on her return to J. D. Dempsey, No. mine, Blossburg, Ala. 2-9-3t
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
ONE GENT 4 WORD. No ad. taken for less than 2s cents.
PEAL ESTAfl.

 S125O-5Ox1sO, nice; 7th avenue lot; bargain, s25OO-Two-story seven-room 4th avenue house; rents S27O. $5000-Large two-story house, close Tn on northside; rents $54O s5250-Nice; 7th avenue house, location first class and in prime condition. SIP, 5OO-Fine investment in three-story brick store. s15. -Three-story, 20th street, brick, alley corner.
 s2350-Choice six-room cottage home in Woodlawn, 15Ox140 corner, with fine or- chard. Needs to be seen to be appre- cated.
 $4100-Fine investment in weli-improved corner. close in. on southside: rents for WE buy, sell rent and insure property.
 MCCONNELL & CO, Phone 46. No. 2020 3d Ave.
 FOR SALE. se5OO-10Ox24O with 2-story S-room residence, on 11th avenue near II street. s36oo-A piece of property on Sd avenue, near list, that will soon come In for buslA ness.
 $2S50-$950 cash balance years: a nice 5- room cottage on south 18th street. $1S50-Good 2-story 7-room residence on south 18th street; rents for $20. $7o0-S0x100. on south 14th street, between 9th and 10th. $170O-Splendid broom residence Elyton car line; not yet completedi terms easyi call and this. s16o0-Large lot set in fruit with splen- did broom house, near Southern shops s550-11ex20S fin one and a half blocks of car Jonesvllle. $1250-Five acres near Elyton. I want two nice homes on South High lands foi cash customers
 R. H. THOMAS, Phone 150. TOPS Sd Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-02-09
--- ----------s----- -- - - BOARDERS WANTED

FOR SALE-Entire blocks Nos. 2S6 and 2S7,
 from Sd to 5th avenues, between 10th and 11th streets; $500 for inside lots and S625 for corners. w. B. Leedy x Co.,, No. liz N. Fist street. Phone No 42. 2-6-ft
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
IN THE YEAR 5000.

1t is legitimate to predict that a
thousand years hence civilization will
be rather different from what it is to-
day. That which is acceptable now
will be abominable then.
Only to the entirely degraded will
smoking, drinking and sitting about
appeal. Only humanity's dregs will
theatres attract. Only cripples will
play cards. Only imbeciles will COL
lect daubs of paint. Only prisoners
will feed in common, only by savages
will jewels be worn, only for the in
sane will entertainment he held and
only chilnren dance for pleasure.
BY that time only in legend will
stocks be quoted, only in folklore
will novels endure, only in menageries
will horses survive, only in ballads
viii! fashions exist. There will be only
pictures to show that men wore hig h
hats and women low necks, only his
tory to tell that sport once was re.
Taxation.
Each epoch has Its chimera. That
of the Middle Ages was resurrection.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
MODEL FISH AND OYSTER PLANT

The fish and oyster business boasts
of many fine plants. There are few,
if any, that will compare with that
of A. Booth & Co., successors to the
Cincinnati Oyster & Fish Co., of
Cincinnati, Ohio, which was estab-
lished in 1858 by Mr.. Stephen Chase,
proprietor, and at present manager for
A. Booth & Co. Capt. "Steve" Chase
is one of the most successful fish and
oyster merchants in the country, and
when he sold out his business to A.
Booth Il Co., he transferred an ideal
up-to-date plant, perfect in all Its
appointments.-Fs Fishing Gazette.
This is the same firm which in
the last year or two has begun such an
extensive oyster business at Mundy
Point, on the Potomac River, in Nor.
thumbland county. Mr.. j. h.Sterling
of CrisGeid, Md, is the energetic
manager of the Virginia plant. Mr.
Sterling spends his summers in Girls
field, where he is at present.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

An exchange says: ait is plain
enough from the operation of the new
Maryland election-law in Baltimore
the other day, that if you wish to
make education qualification for
voting, the best way is the straight
forward way. Attempts to fix the bal
lot SO that nc illiterate man can vote
it properly are very apt to fail"
To the press of Virginia, in large
measure, is due the credit of
awakening public attention to the
desirability OF sending good aud able
men to the Legislature. To the press
the public must look for the creation
OF a sentiment which will result in
the election of proper legislators;
men who will be in sympathy with
the objects of the new Constitution
Nor is it too soon to be considering
this matter. The nomination of del
egates to the conven ton is over, and
the next nominations will be for the
Senate and the House. BY the way,
it might be that senators elected this
fall will serve only two years. A new
Legislative reapportionment will nc
doubt be required to be made by the
General Assembly, if not made by the
constitutional convention ITSELF
Richmond Dispatch.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
DOINGS IN CHINA.

General Chaffee's troops have
evacuated all parts of China except
the Forbidden City.
Russia, in note to the powers, de-
clares that she will maintain the
"present temporary situation in
Manchuria."
China has offered to open the
whole Empire to the trade of the
world provided the indemnity claims
are reduced.
Now that the indemnity is fixed
by the powers at $337,000, 900 it is
asked how this outrageous sum is to
be raised by China. A writer says;
"The poverty of China is heart-break-
ing. While some of the immense
fortunes of the globe are found there,
yet such abject poverty 1 have not
seen elsewhere. The patience and
endurance of the millions while hun
ger and cold stand at the door are
worthy of note"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24

That of today is progress. That of
the year 5000 will be equality. 1t
is probable that in the pursuit of it
there will be an explosion. 1t is
equally probable that after the ex-
plosion quiet will ensue, which is the
succession of great events.
The world will go on as before, pro.
viding, as it has, for the survival of
the fittest, for mastery by the most
strenuous, for oblivion to those who
succumb.
Meanwhile the best we can do, the
best that has ever been done, is to
realize that tomorrow we die, that the
past is gone, the future remote,
the present alone effective.-Edgar
SdltuS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
MAKING CATSPAwS OF NEWS
PAPERS.

A newspaper man was asked, says
an exchange, to publish an article
roasting a citizen, "Certainly," he
said to the caller, "what shall say?"
He was furnished with an outline
Of what was wanted, and wrote an
article that was a scorcher. "That's
splendid" exclaimed the friend de-
lightedly when the article was read
to him. "That's right; that'll make
his old hair crinklel' Gail right"
said the editor, ''let me see, what
are your initialsy" "Good heavens"
said the citizen, "you are not going
to. sign my name to that!" "Why
not?" asked the editor. "I wouldn't
have any one know that / had any
thing to do with that for the world.
| cannot afford to get into a scrap
with my neighbor." The editor
smiled benevolently and said: "Why
should l mix up in a scrap that does
not concern me? Why should you
expect me TO assume the blame for
the publication of an article to
which you are afraid to sign your
name:?"
The interview above told is by no
means unique. Nearly every news
paper sanctum has heard many such
conversations, although happily they
are less frequent than in former
years. Political warfare is not SO
bitter, neither so personal as a score
of years ago, and newspapers are not
so often asked to become catspaws
AS a general proposition, no one
should offer a communication to 6
newspaper unless he is willing tc
sign his name thereto; the reader
gives little weight to statements OF
arguments, the authors of winch LEI
their names be known to the editor
only Iitusville (Pa.) Courier.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
A ASLEDGE-HAMMER BLOW.

Newspaper readers recall that, some
weeks back, a small committee of a
particular trades '-uuion in Richmond
city passed resolutions fayoring Mr..
Montague and condemniDg Mr..
Swanson. Zeal got the better of
truth and Judgment, and pretty
soon the mistake was discovered
and the boomers have since tried
to hush the matter up. The thing
was done, though, and the action
could not be recalled.
Because of the effort to misrepre.
sent Richmond's labor people the
following letter from President
Samuel Gompers, of the American
Federation of Labor, to President
John Krausse, of the Richmond
Trades aud Labor Council, regard
ing the attitude of Congressman
Claude A. Swanson towards measures
affecting the labor people, has been
published. 1t reads:
"Dear Sir and Brolher:-You
favor of the 26th instant at hand
and contents noted. You ask what
is the record of Congressman Claude
A. Swanson in regard to the differ
ent labor bills which were before
Congress.
at is only fair to him to say, and
also to our movement, that he favored
and supported every bill in the inter-
ests of labor which came before the
House of Representatives, and aided
considerably during the committee
stages of the bills"
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-05-24
LIFE INSURANCE.
A Statement of Facts.

Early in June, 1900, James A. Self, OF
Northumberland county, insured his life
IN The Mutual Life Insurance Co, of New
YORK, for the sum of one thousand dol
lars. On the 9th of August, 1900, he died
and in two weeks after papers showing
proof of death were handed TO Messrs.
Hughlett 81 Efford, the special agents in
this section, for transmission TO the home
Office in New York, they handed me the
check for one thousand dollars in full
payment of the policy. do most heart
lily commend the promptness of this com
pany and its polite and attentive agents
Messrs. Hughlett & Efford, TO any who
think of taking out policies OF Life In
surance which l regard as the best in
vestment any one can possibly make for
dependent family. G.. +. EUBANK.
Administrator of J. A. Self.