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The age-herald., 1901-04-10
PERSONAL.

Metropolitan Hotel arrivals F. C. Smith, G. Rexinger, Cincinnati; P. B Griffin, Chattanooga; l.. W. Colliver, At lanta; P. s. Fitzgerald, Chattanooga; J w. Farrior Chapman; F.. M. Haley Centrevile; F. G. Caffey. Montgomery P. Batson, Jacksonville Fla; George Mckinney, Jacksonville, Fall; J. B. Pais- ley, Selma; w. l.. Edam, J. H. Brown, Randolph; R. J. Burgess Portland, Me. :; R.. V. Glenn, Chattanooga; R. Vance. Centreville; John Sinister, New Decatur; W. Beckwith and wife, Iowa; H. H. Fitts, Montgomery; W. O. Davis. D. E. Argo, Goodwater; w. N. Fareacre, At lanta; W. P. Franklin. Roxboro, N. C.; John F. Rowan, Jacksonville Will T. Taylor, Brunswick, Ga; E. T. Applegate, Chicago; T. A. Baldwin, city; c. B. Brown and wife, Chattanooga; c. E. Morris, Cincinnati; R. V. Gilmore, Mid dletown, O.; G. Kdoell. Montevallo; w. I. Law, Cincinnati J. l.. Purifoy, D. II Riddle, D. M. White, R. Y. Salter, w. D. SDigever, Goodwater; F. M. Cory, Cincinnati c. P. Jackson, Memphis; MT. and Mrs. A. J. Thompson, Montgomery; s. H. Window Andolusia; J. c. Mlner, Cartersville, Ga.; O. F. Frances, Scotts- vile; J. F. Willis and wife, Memphis. F. R. Bullen, Rome Ga. R. P. Boyd. New York; Ed Lillenthal. Cincinnati: l.. F. Jones. city; Miss E. B. Gill, Phil
 adelphia; Miss Dorathy Johnson, Phila- delphia: F. G. Ross, San Francisco; w. Fisde, Jacksonville, Fla; w. M. Smith, Vernon; E. c. McAfee. Springfield, Mo; D. E. Owens. Columbus. O.. Miss G. Smith, Miss E. Smith. Miss G. Smith, Miss M. Smith, Miss o. Smith, Miss J. Smith, Smith Sisters Con. Co.,, Cincin natf
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
AMUSEMENT

The play of Arizona was presented at the Jefferson last evening to a large audience It is safe to say that not one who saw 1t was disappointed, for the play was we'll acted and there is not weak spot in the cast
 The story of the play is taken from army life in the west. It is not over drawn, and the dramatic rendering is ex- ceptionally strong. While the play makes no pretense of elaborate stage settings the scenes are all true to life, and on this account alone lend interest to the play. The costumes also, while chiefly the simple military dress of the United States army, are neither too old nor too new. but have just the right blending of both to be realistic.
 The entire cast is so we'll balanced and excellent that it is hard to praise one to the exclusion of the others. Lionel Bar rymore as Lieutenant Denton, readily found his way to the hearts of this aud fence. This is not surprising. as he Is young. good looking and of high histronic ability. Frazer Coulter as Colonel Bon ham and Grace Thorne as Estrella Bon ham were both good, and the scene be- tween them and Lionel Barrymore as Lieutenant Denton, in the second act, was particularly strong and effective.
 Laura Almosnino as Bonita Canby sus- tained well the role of an army post girl, and among the minor parts Willard Cur tiss as vaquero did some excellent work.
 "Arizona"fis Is one of the strongest of typical American dramas, but even so, in the hands of less capable company, 1t is doubtful if it would be of lasting popu- larity.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
MINING COMPANIES
 ABSORBED BY I. C.I.
Smith and Robinson Mining Companies Offices Are
 Practically Abolished

The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company has absorbed the Robinson Min ing Company and the Smith Mining Com pany and the clerical offices will be merg- ed into one. The Tennessee Company has owned the two smaller companies for three years but until now they have been operated independently of each other.
 The clerical offices of the Smith Mining Company and the Robinson Company have been abolished and the entire work will be conducted in the building occu- pied by the Tennessee Company in Morris avenue. The merger has thrown J. B. Simpson, secretary and treasurer of the Smith Mining Company, and T. F. Frler- son, secretary of the Robinson Mining Company, out of their positions. It is rumored that several other clerks will lose their positions.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
SOLDIERS GET A
 LITTLE DISCIPLINE
Captain Kennedy Has Five of
 Them Placed Under Arrest
DETAINED IN THE ARMORY
One of the Men Gives Out a Statement In Which He Thinks the State Ought to Pay for Their Meals
 While Under Arrest.

Yesterday morning five members of the Jefferson Volunteers were placed under arrest by orders of Capt. Hughes Ken nedy and taken to the armory, where for several hours they were held.
 It developed at the regular monthly muster of the Volunteers Monday night that five men were absent and that no excuses had been sent in. Captain Ken nedy decided to enforce the military dis cipline in regard to attendance, and ac- cordingly yesterday morning he detailed squad armed the four men with war rants and sent them in search of those who had failed to answer muster roll or send excuses.
 Among those placed under arrest was John T. Evans, formerly of this city, but now of Sylcauga. who, at one time was sergeant in the company.
 MT. Evans claims he was arrested while on the way to the depot and in reference to the matter had the following to say
 "On January 13 I was given furlough as a member of the Jefferson Volunteers on account of indefinite leave of absence from the city, and have been absent from the city since that time.
 "I was in the city Monday night on business, and had never been notified that it was muster night, and while on the way to the depot yesterday morning at 8 o'clock was arrested on warrant from Captain Kennedy on a charge of failing to report for muster. and was carried to the armory and kept under arrest until 4:30 D. m.'
 He further stated that at p. m. the corporal In. charge was instructed to carry the squad to dinner, which he did to a restaurant. That they were then carried back to the armory, and at p. m. the officers appeared and stated that the members would be released providing they would make part payment on the dinner, which was done and the boys were released. MT. Evans stated that he had been advised that 1t was in accord ance with the military rules and regula-' all expenses of the military while on duty, and not the individual members. Also that he had employed attorneys to in- vestigate the matter and see why the boys were detained on account of a mat ter of this kind.
 MT. Evans resignation as a member was accepted last night.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
My Friend from India.

The Myron B. Rice Comedy Company comes to the Jefferson Theatre Friday night, presenting H. A. Du Souchet's comedy success, My Friend From India" After the prosperity which this play has enjoyed during the past four years, and with the cast which is announced for the coming production, including Miss May vokes, who will be seen in her original character of "Tilly," the German maid i; John F. Ward who will appear as "Un- derbolt," the Kansas City pork packer land Emma Chase, together with the new people engaged, including Lute Vrohman, Frank Parry, Lewis Peters, Willard Simpson, William T. Gaunt,, Frank Hall, oscar blackstone and the fair American beauties Rose E. Tapley, Maude whyte and Edna Ewen. My Friend from India should attract crowded house during it's visit. The plot. while not intricate enough to make one fatigued, is interest ing, and several of the scenes-notably the mirror scene in the second act and the hypnotic drunk in the third-are among the most original that have ever been presented in comedy. MT. H. A. Du Souchet, the author, made a reputa- tion for himself in this play, which was his first effort, and which he immediately followed up by another comedy success entitled. "The Man From Mexico" which was produced by Messrs. Smyth & Rice with Willie Collier in the title role. Man ager Rice has added a number of vaude- vile features in this seasons production of My Friend From India" and carries a musical director for the especial inter- pretation of the music.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS
Show Large Increase-Rent for Letter
 Boxes Is Due Today.

The receipts at the Birmingham postoffice under the efficient manage ment of Postmaster Hughes continue to show a large increase. The re- ceipts for the quarter just ended show an increase over the corresponding quarter of 1900 of s5165.19 and over the corresponding quarter of 1898 of $13,229.85
 The receipts for the quarter end ing March 31, 1898, were $19,977. CT. For the quarter ending March 31, 1899, 20,782,37. For the quarter ending March 31, 1900, $28,042.333, and for the past quarter, ending March 31, 1901, $33,20752.
 Under the rules of the postoffce all letter boxes, the rent of which for the past quarter is not paid by today, will be sealed up. This rule Is without exceptions and will be strictly en forced.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
NEGROES FIRE ON BOAT.
The Crew Returns the VoIley and a
 Fusillade Follows.

Memphis, Tenn, April 9.-There was lively fusillade yesterday afternoon be- tween the crew of the steamer Della and mob of negroes on shore at Gaines Landing, Ark A negro took passage there who had been accused of stealing a revolved from another negro, and the crowd on shore attempted to go on board and take him off. This the captain re- fused to permit. and as the mob was armed and making threats he ordered the boat away. AS the boat backed out the mob opened fire on her and the officers and crew replied in kind. One of the mob was wounded. Nobody hurt on the boat.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
NJoseph Jefferson.

It seems queer to speak of theatre par ties in the gallery. That Is exactly what will occur at the Jefferson Theatre to- night. All reserved seats have been sold since Monday noon. But many ladies have determined not to be deprived of the op- portunity of seeing MT. Jefferson in his great character of Rip Van Wrinkle" and much of the youth and beauty of Birmingham will laugh and cry with Rip from the seats usually occupied by the gallery gods"
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Ten Thousand Harvesters.

Wichita, Kan, April SD. w. Blaine, a director of the Southwestern, Kansas and Oklahoma Improvement Dealers As- sociation consulted Secretary Dillon to- day with reference to going before the Eastern Passenger Association to ask for a special rate for at least 10000 harvest hands to take care of the small grain in the wheat belt in June. They will ask a rate of one cent per mile from the Mis- sissippi river. The estimate of 10000 hands Is made from a canvass of farmers by school districts. The crop in the wheat belt will be % per cent heavier than that of last year.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Ascetceam Concert.

Of the Ascetceam Trio and Johnson Swiss Bell Concert Company, which will appear at Seals Hall Thursday after noon and night, the Evening Times (Rep) Marshalltown, Iowa, has the following mo- tice:
 "A good audience at the Congregational church last evening was delighted with an entertainment of a high grade by the Ascetceam Trio and Johnson Swiss Bell Concert Company. The bell ringing was very fine. including classical selections as we'll as popular melodies. The mando- lin, guitar and banjo playing by the Ascet- ceam Trio is the work of artists and the readings and vocal selections were ex- cellent. Nearly every number was heart fly encored by the enthusiastic audi ence."
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
MINNESOTA MAN WILL
 MANAGE THE MINES

Duluth, Minn.. April 9.-Edwin Ball, for several years general manager of the Minnesota Iron Company. has been select ed as manager for all the iron mines of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company.
 MT. Ball, who has the reputation of be- ing one of the best practical iron men in the country, will leave for Birmingham, Ala, his new headquarters, May 1.
 Don H. Bacon, formerly president of the Minnesota Iron Company, is chair man of the board of directors of the Ten nessee corporation.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Suggest Reforms.

Shanghai. April 9.-The Yang Tse vice roys and governors have forwarded a me morial to the trone suggesting reforms. These reforms suggest. among other things, that the royal princes and stu dents of good family should travel and study in foreign countries; that the entire army be drilled by western methods; that colleges and schools be extended, and that standard dollar currency be adopted.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Landslide Buried Family.

Cripple Creek, Col, April 9.-The fami- ly of James Smith, consisting of the fath- CT and mother and four children, were buried in their home tonight and proba- bly killed by the sliding of the huge dump of the Granite mine. Hundreds of men are now digging away the dirst and rock.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Richmond Has Bio Fire.

Richmond. Va. April s.-rFire on the upper dock this afternoon destroyed the Ice plant of Mrs. Jane King. and tho to- bacco factory of Hagan. Dart & Co. Loss $50,OO0
 Truckman Clark was caught beneath falling brick and one arm and one leg broken i~ eh
The age-herald., 1901-04-10

Hayes Greenwalt, imper- senator and reader, at Seals Hall, Thursday evening, and Thursday matinee, with the Ascetceam Trio and Johnson Swiss Bell Concert Go.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Raxonets ys. the People.

Berlin, April 9.-According to the Frankfuerter Zeitung, Emperor William at the unveiling of the monument of Elm peror William I, March 31 made speech to his entourage, in which the doctrine of 'bayonets vs. an unruly people" was a strongly marked feature.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Vandiver Confirms Sale.

Montgomery. April 9.-w. F. Vandiver president of the Montgomery Light and Power Company, confirms the fact of the sale of that property to Emerson Me- Milan & Co. of New York This will include the large power plant now being erected at Tallassee at the falls in the Tallapoosa river.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
DEMOCRATS CALL ON THE MINISTER'S To Assist in the Work of Puri-
 lying Politics SUFFRAGE REFORM NEEDED
  There Can Be No Reform Except By the Restriction of the Right of the Negro to Vote-A
 Strong Appeal.
SUFFRAGE REFORM NEEDED

dress to the white ministers of the State in which he calls upon them to assist in the work of purifying politics by ellmina tion of the negro vote. The address fol- lows:
 Birmingham, Ala, April 8, 1901. To the White Ministers in Alabama
 Truth and honesty are two of the fun damental principles upon which charac ter Is built. The safety of the State and growth of the church. depend upon the enforcement of these two principles. Purity in elections Is the foundation of all good government Suffrage reform in Alabama is known to be an absolute ne cessity. The Democratic party has pledg- ed itself to. and inaugurated a campaign in favor of purer elections and suffrage reform. This question: therefore, is es- sentially a moral one. There can be no reform. except by restriction of the right of the negro to vote. No war is being made upon the negro as an individual. but experience has demonstrated that as race, The Is incapable of self-govern- ment and the intelligent exercise of the power of voting" The campaign commit tee, therefore, appeals to you, as a patri- otic citizen, having the moral welfare of your State at heart, to assist in this great work Help to secure this reform and thereby place the State upon a high CT moral and intellectual plain. Yours respectfully, JOHN V. SMITH,
 Chairman.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent or business. take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on. the kidneys, liver and bowels, prevent ing levers, headaches. and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
Desperate Efforts.

London. April 10-"Russia has now changed her tactics," says a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Tokio, ''and is mak- ing desperate efforts to secure not only Japan's neutrality, but her benevolent as- sistance towards Russia's far eastern schemes"
The age-herald., 1901-04-10

Valuable law library of several hundred volumes for sale, including full set of Alabama Reports" For list of books apply to W. G. Robertson, Carrolton, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
THE CITY

Charged With RetaiIins.-United States Commissioner w. K. Cornish yesterday bound over Charles Storrs of Montevallo on a charge of retail ing. He gave bond in the sum of $100.
 Freight Car Thief caught.-Hamp Miller, the negro who, it is alleged, uas caused much trouble on the South. ern Railway between here and At lanta by breaking open freight cars, was captured yesterday by Officer Steve Wiggins after hard fight.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
WeiI-knoWn Nurs,


 Weil-known Nurse Dead-Lucy Dean, well-known colored nurse, died yesterday at 8 o'clock of pneu- monia. The deceased was A years old, and was an excellent midwife and nurse, and well liked by all who knew her. The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock from her ,,ouse, Second avenue, between Twenty-fourth and Twenty fifth streets.
 Two Cars CoIlfde.-A car en route to North Birmingham ran into an East Lake car at the corner of Nineteenth street and Second avenue yesterday afternoon, and though several per sons were badly frightened, no one was seriously hurt. The front end of the North Birmingham car was con- siderably torn up and several window panes were shattered.
 Christian Endeavorers.-An inter- esting meeting of the Jefferson County Christian Endeavor Union was held last night in the, Third Presbyterian Church, the topic of the evening be- ing, Montgomery, 1901." The devo. tional exercises were conducted by Prof. w. P. Taylor. The State secre- tary of the Y. M. c. A., MT. Williams, and MT. J. w. Letley were the speak CTS. At this meeting the Vine Street Society was admitted to the Union. A large number of delegates will at tend the convention in Montgomery. The next meeting of the Union will be held with the Thomas Society.
The age-herald., 1901-04-10
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandrun. hair falling. head ache, etc. yet cost the same as an ordi. nary comb Whats that? Why. Dr. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat. ented comb in the world People everys where 1t has been introduced are wiIa with delight. You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is simply unbreak- able, and is made so that 1t is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies size Soc. gents size s5c. to introduce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N Rose. Gen. Mgr. Decatur. Ill.
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The age-herald., 1901-04-10

There are seven juries at work in the various courts, two in the Criminal court. two in the Circuit. and three in the City Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, May Y.-There was a distinctly better feeling in the market for spot cotton today, the improvement being predicated upon the advance in prices for contracts and buyers were moving about freely in search of desir- able lists of the staple. to the end that several goodly lots changed hands Fac tors were asking better prices for their holdings and whatever trading was done was at notable concessions in their fa- vor. Sales, 3.300 bales including 500 to arrive. Quotations unchanged.
 In the market for contracts the bulls had, by long odds, the best of the run ming. Liverpool did not cut much of a figure in the game at first, opening un- changed for spot and only a partial 1-64d higher for deliveries, but. with the bulge in prices on this side. the English mar ket took a sharp upward turn and finally closed 2-64Gissid higher. The opening call showed a loss of 1a4 points. but this mar ket readily fell in with New York's hu- nor and prices advanced rapidly until a gain of 10q11 points had been forced. Then profit taking here sent prices off un- til at the closing. when May was 7:57; June, I.49; July, 7.42Q7.43; while the other positions were 1G2 points above yester- days closing figures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
Meaning of a Common Word.

New York Commercial Advertiser. (.
 The Irish Court of Appeal has for mally decided the exact meaning of Ihe word "humph." The question came up for judicial decision in a case from the Kings Bench Division, where four justices had been unable to come to a unanimous decision as to the word s meaning. Two of them held that "humph" as used by Sir Walter Scott and Miss Austen in their novels was an expression of dissent, and the other two held that it meant only a dissatisfied state of mind. The Court of Appeal has decided that it is "an expression of doubt or hesitation" or "a grunt of dissatisfaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22

calves: market steady to s@l5c lower; choice dressed beef steers, S.2S s60; fall to good. A.7Jd5.2 20; stockers and feeders, "a sOT5. 10: Western fed steers. A.60d5.35: Texas and Indian steers. $s.95@5.10: cows, s3, 25a4.75; heifers, $S60q5; canners. $500 5.l5: bulls. a. .407475l
 Hogs-Receipts. 400; market 5c lower; heavy, s5.75@5so; light. 35.25@57o; pigs. $4.25d5.15.
 Sheep-Receipts. 5.400: sheep steady; lambs 10c higher: Western lambs. A.S0Q $50; Western wethers. A.25d4.75; Western yearlings, A50T4.90; culls, s363.50; grass Texans, 8 75@425; Spring lambs, $4.4OQ6. 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
London Financial Cablegram.

NEW YORK, May 21.-The Commercial Advertisers London financial cablegram says:A holiday feeling and spirit pre- vailed on the stock market here today. The stagnation was general and heavy. American shares were hardly mentioned. They stuck at the lower level set by New York with the single exception of Louisville and Union Pacific, which were bought up. Twenty-Five thousand pounds of gold has come in from Holland. Money rates were unaltered. Of the G1.5O0. 900 of loans due the bank. half a million has been renewed and the market now owes ahout A million.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
Local Cotton Market.
New York Spot Cotton.

NEW YORK. May 21.-Cotton-Quiet; middling. SIS: net receipts. 647; gross re- ceipts, 3.S22; sales. r; stock, 123,s45: ex- ports to Greas Britain, 1,25i; to the conti- nent, 2.435.
 Total today--Net receipts, 11.s33: exports to Great Britain. l.63l; to France. 1,20O; to the continent, 7.2s6; stock, 4S2.o0
 Consolidated-Net receipts. 8,2S; ex- ports to Great Britain. 3Ss2; to France, l. 300: to the continent 33.0O6.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts, 6,96l ,9sl; exports to Great Britain. 2.766.o73; to France. 6S1 1859: to the continent 2.2So.I66
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK, May 2l.-The most inn portant feature in dry goods has been a large drive by the Clafiin Company in Magnolia dimities at 3Ac net by the case and SIC net by the piece. The goods sold rapidly and the drive was a complete suc- cess There has been no change in the brown cottons dull and home account and export demand quiet. Prices irregular; bleached cottons quiet and unchanged. Coarse colored goods dull and easy to buy. The print cloth market Is inactive. Prints dull and irregular; ginghams gen. orally steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
Hemarks.

Temperatures average considerably lc%;- err rains general in all districts, being heavy to excessive throughout central and eastern districts.
 HEAVY RAINS-Evergreen. Ala. 1.7O Jackson, Miss. 1.56; Alendale, s. C., 1.54 s.s2: Atlanta, Ga, s.32; Chattanooga. Tenn, LIS: Gainesville, Ga, l.56; Griffin, Ga. 2.2O: Greenville. s. C.. 1.9S; Newman. Ga. 3.5S: West Point, Ga, 2.9O; Bain- bridge, Ga, 1.92.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-22
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK. May 21.-Sugar-Raw, firm; fairrefining. 3%; centrifugal 96 test,
 Spot coffee-Rio. dull; No. : invoice 614 mild, quiet Cordova, SA@12h. Futures opened quiet, points lower and for d time business was almost at standstill ables from European markets, freer re- ceipts in the crop country and dull trade in the spot maket were supplemented by total absence of speculative support and ternoon general pressure led to points further decline win the market finally barely steady and net 5d10 points lower, except on April. which was nominally un- 5,S6; July. 5,45; September. $50; October, 5.60; December, 5.7o