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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28

To clean flannel blankets good way
Is to put two tablespoonfuls Of borax
and pint Of soft soap into cold water
sufficient to cover the blankets. When
the borax and soap have dissolved, put
in the blankets and let them stand over
night. The next day rub them out,
rinse in two waters and hang them to
dry. Never wiring them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28
An Ant Definition

What is Bohemian?" said the
young man who wants to study human
nature.
"A Bohemian" answered the cold
blooded friend, "is person who al
ways needs two or three extra indorse-
ments on his note when he wants to
borrow money! Washington Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28
Kitchener Asks for staff otficers.

Calcutta. Nov. 27.-It is said hers
that Lord Kitchener has again applied
for a number of staff officers from In.
Ola to be sent forthwith to South AZ
RIGA.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28

A small iron pot holding about
quart, which is still preserved, was
cast at the Lynn foundry in 1G45. II
was the first iron article made from
native ore In America.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28
Tuesday December :, 1901.

Tuesday December 3, 1901.
erty, to-wit: 8 head of work horses. rs head Of
cattle, consisting. of 4 mich cows all fresh; S
mich COWS fresh in the spring, coming two
calves. spring calves, May calves: Is head
of Poland China brood sows. Farm Machinery
wager, nearly newt new riding culivator, 3
Weir cuiiyators, ! mower; hay rakes, corn
three,section iron harrow. Yankee riding stir
ring pillow, set of work harness, set single
harness, extra good saddle, top buggy near
" new, road wagon, 4 grind stone, hay racks,
bob sled, kit OF carpenters tools and num-
erons other ARTICLES Is tons of hay in NOW, 10
bushels White Elephant Seed corn, Is bushels
b Extra PP,ary York seed potatoes dozen
Plymouth Rock roosters and some turkeys and
Ducks. Thoroughbred trained Shepherd dog
year old. Household Goods: / Riverside
range. washing machine and other household
at Noon. - 11'--S4
Terms-12 months time will be given on notes
with approved security without interest If paid
when due otherwise per GENT from date. per
cent discount for cash. All sums of $40 and I'M
der cash. E. III. MCCTJsN
Col. R. N. CARPER, Auct,
JOHN WAGNER. Clerk.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28
No Superstition,

Would you start on a journey on
Friday?"
mo, indeed"
why are people SO superstitious?"
But this has nothing to do with SUI
perstition. l get paid on Saturday"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-11-28
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm and intend to quit farm.
ing. will sell at public auction at my residence
southwest of Dedham, 3 miles west of Viola
Center, Section "a, Cameron township on
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Murphy S Go, Cotton Letter.


 New York, May 18.-The main feature of the day. which attracted most inter- est, was the weather report; rain fell at a number of points, especially in Texas and adjacent territory, but the fall was light. The conclusion reached by the trade was that Texas drought had been broken in one respect and in another not broken. Rains, however, have covered wide area of this section. But the rain hos not been heavy enough to germin- ate cotton. Taken, in connection with the Chronicle issued today, the situation was sized up as bullish. Many had looked for a rather bearish Chronicle report, where as it read in many respect bullish.
 The question of boil wevil in Texas, to which we have been calling attention of late, forms a feature of the report, and is attracting no little attention. We shall probably require few more days to hear from the Texas points where rain has been reported the past forty eight hours, and the general expectation is that they have failed to be very ben eficial Liverpool evidently interpreted the situation as they were more bull ish than bearish, New York did little trading, and after opening at about yes terdays figures, there was a small amount of business up to the close, and little change in price. Receipts at the port for today 5000, against 6O00 last year.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
COTTON MARKET
 WAS VERY DULL Decline in Spot Offset Advance
 in Futures RAINS IN ATLANTIC STATES Pit Contingent Settled Down to Pol ley of Evening Up Old Accounts Pending New Developments.
 Prices Closed Lower.
RAINS IN ATLANTIC STATES

New York, May 1S.-The cotton market opened quiet, with prices unchanged to 2 points lower and after the call was dull, with fluctuations too narrow to permit of even scalping turns being made. There was nothing in the cables to affect pre- conceived ideas, slight decline in spot cotton offsetting a slight advance in fu- lures. Rains were reported in the Allan tic states and in eastern and northern Texas, with showers in parts of the central belt. This condition had been dis counted, and therefore attracted no more than passing attention. Receipts were light, but yesterdays estimates had foreshadowed this feature. In fact, there was nothing in the. way of news upon which to base fresh. conclusion, and as a general thing the pit contingent settled down to a policy of evening up old ac- counts bending new week developments. The commission house element had no or ders, the west contributed no business and the south was indifferent. Shorts bid July up to 7.6o after the call from 7.5S. but later there was a reaction under absence of speculative support.
 Closed quiet and steady. with prices nee unchanged to points lower.
 New York May 1s-Cotton quiet; mid ding S1-16; net receipts 3S: gross re- SoiptS Vfoo, SdieS oo0i Stoch lIo,9Vo' eApoi eS to Great Britain 2251; to the continent S04
 Total today: Net receipts 5017; exports to Great Britain 2251; to the continent SO94 stock 4S9. POT.
 Consolidated: Net receipts 5017 exports to Great Britain 2251; to the continent S904
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 6,93S, ,669; exports to Great Britain 2.764, s42; to France 6SO,559; to the continent g. 261 660
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Cotton Letter.
Brittin & Co.'s Cotton Letter to H. Coihran & Ca

Brittin & Co.'S Cotton Letter to H. D.
 Cothran & Go.
 New Orleans. May 18.-Now that the new crop has been refreshed by long-de- layed and much-needed moisture the mar ket, greatly to the surprise of short sell CTS, exhibits steadiness of tone far ex- ceeding all expectations. The experience of last years heavy advance at a later date in consequence of impairment to the then growing crop is not quite forgot and seems to act as restraining Influence in deterring free sales by short sellers on basis of present plane of prices. The present rains now appear to have merely checked an advance which was inevitable had the same been longer delayed. The crop is late, and to fulfill the expectation of bumper yield must have unusually good seasons for the next sixty or ninety days.
 Meanwhile, measured by the ruling price of other products cotton is not high and any material injury to the crop that would indicate a short yield would in- evitably provoke material advance.
 The indifferent demand for spot cotton at the moment is rather against any ad- vance, which, coupled with the relief af- forded by recent rains, Is rather likely to give easy markets and probably somewhat lower in the near future. but with any good decline we think the buying side offers the best chance of gain.
 The local market opened quiet but steedy, at about unchanged to 1 point higher. With unimportant variations throughout the session, the marked closed
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned will. on Friday and Saturday, May r 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, trestling. 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., 1901-05-20
rhe cnffee Marked.

New York, May 1s.-Coffee-Spot, Rio dull; No. invoice, 6A; mild, quiet; Cor dova, SA@1211.
 Coffee opened steady and unchanged to points lower. The decline being in sympathy with easier European markets and under larger Brazilian port receipts than had been taken into account For eign selling was a feature of early opera tions and for a time everything pointed to a still lower market as supporting orders were few and far between. Then profit taking by room shorts. supplemented by support from the public and abroad gave the market a much stronger appearance and finally sent prices up sharply.
 Closed firm, unchanged to 5 points high CT Bullish late Rio cables helped to strengthen bull sentiment here Total sales, 16.500 bags May, $40; June, 535; July. 5.45; August, 5.50d5 60; September 5. 5.50@5 65; October. 5.60; December. 5.S5; March, 600Q6.10.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

will not only save you dislreseins ,,, pas. ,ass and valuable time. but will cost sou s,u. .e In money. There is also satlsiae1ion in Knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by conpS, ; tent physician, who has experteiee 's.,,.s, .s such matters, and is capable Of curing you in the quickest and most peILees manner possible. I have treated -prNaS7 prNac diseases as a speciality for the past III, teen years in the clry of Birmingham, anu I am therefore known to a great many But if you are not acquainted witn me refer you with permission to First Na- tional Bank, Alabama National Bank; Jefferson County Savings Bank ana Steiner Bros, Bankers, as to my respon- sibility for my contracts. l cure many patients by mall treatment. Write Tyr prices and terms. Address Dr. Y. B. Hol- loway. 1S01h Second avenue. Birmingham' Ala
 Office. Second avenue and Eighpeentn' opposite postoffice.
 Office Hours-S:3o a. m. to 5:so p. m. Sundays. 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

Cash quotations were as follows: -Flour-Quiet.
 wheat-No. 2. spring. 73%@74%c; No. 3 spring, roc; No 2 red, 72l4173ssc. Corn-No. 2, 441aGI4Sc; No. yellow, 461k d4Sc.
 oats-No. ?. BOG; No. white, 2s1sc; No. white, 30d31c.
 Rye--No. ?. 54Kc.
 Barley Good feeding, 4S@52c fair to choice mating, 53d56c.
 Flaxseed-No. 1. $l.71; No. northwest ern, $1.1.
 Timothy Seed-Prine. 8. .006D3. .55. Mess Pork-Per barrel s14. 75014.s0. Lard-Per 100 pounds. sS.10dS. 121a. Short Rib Sides-Loose, g. .956S.15. Dry Salted Shoulders-Boxed. 6s467c. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, S8.121a018 .25. Whisky-Basis of high wines $1 .2S. On the Produce Exchange today quota tons were:
 Butter-Firm, creamery 14Q1S1sc, dairy ,11@11hc. Cheese-Easy, 9Gf01kc.
 Eggs-Easy; fresh 11Ac.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
.LlverpooI Cotton Market.

Liverpool, May S.--Cotton-Spot small business; prices 1;32d lower. American middlng, fair 13-16; good middling, 41kd; middling, 45-16; low middling, As; good ordinary, SIS; ordinary, 3ss. The sades of the day were 4,O00 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and export and included 3700 American. Receipts, 21000 bales, in cluding 1900 American.
 Futures opened quiet and closed steady. American mfddling, low middling clause; May, 4.12Q413 sellers; May-June, 4.12@41 IS sellers; June-July; 4.13 sellers; July-Au- gust. 4.13@44 sellers; t-September 409@4.10 sellers; October-g. o. C., 3.62 sell ers October November, 3.6O sellers; No vember-December, 3.59 sellers.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
SPECIAL RATES
Via. Alabama Great Southern Railroad Pan-American Exposition, Buffa-
 To, N. Y., May to Nov. i, 'o1.

For this occasion very low rates have been authorized. Round-trip rate Bir- mingham to Buffalo S31 40, tickets to be sold daily April 30 to September 30, in- elusive; limited November 3, 1901.
 Rate of $26. 10 will also apply Birming- ham to Buffalo and return, tickets to be sold Mondays during the month of May, i. e.. May 6, IS. 20, 27; also for trains leaving Birmingham Tuesday mornings, May I, 14 21, 2s Final limit of tickets sold at this rate so regulated that pas sengers must leave Buffalo prior to mid night of Saturday following date of sale. National Meeting Grand Lodge B. P. O. E. Milwaukee, Wis. July 23-25, 1901.- Rate of one fare, plus $2, has been an- nounced for this occasion, tickets to be sold July 2O 21, 22, with final limit July 2S 1901, inclusive.
 Round-trip rate Birmingham to Mill waukee $243O.
 Southern Baptist Convention, New Or leans, La.--Account above named occa- sion the A. G. s. R. R. will sell round- trip tickets to New Orleans at rate of one fare. Tickets on sale May 2, 8, g, with final limit May 20. By depositng ticket with joint agent on or before May 16, and on payment of fee of 50 cents, an extension of final limit will be permitted lO Juut
 Account National Educational Associa- ton Meeting Detroit, Mich, July 7-12, the A. G. s. R. R. will sell round-trip tickets at rate of one far for the round triy plus s2, tickets to be sold July 5, 6, [, limited to July 16. By depositing ticket with joint agent on or before July 12 and on payment of fee of 50 cents, an exten- sion will be permitted to September 1, 1901.
 National Convention Epworth League, San Francisco. Cal, July 1S-21. 1901.-For this occasion very low rates have been authorized. Tickets on sale July to 12, inclusive, limited to August 31. Round trip rate from Birmingham s51.75. For particulars and information relative to stop-overs and diverse routes, call at Passenger Office No. 2019 First avenue.
 J. c. LUSK
 Travelling Passenger Agent,
 4-29-tf Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Revenue until 12 o'clock, June 4. 1901. for painting twenty-three iron bridges in Jefferson County, Ala bama.
 Specifications can be seen in the office of the Board of Revenue. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
 H VIM. s. MORROW,
 Clerk of the Board of Revenue. May IS. 1901. 6-19-2t.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, May 1S.-There has been no noteworthy change in the character of the conditions obtaining in the market for spot cotton. There is but an indiffer- ent assortment offering, and the higher grades, particularly, are difficult to find. These qualities are firmly held for full prices by factors and find ready peur- chasers. But the poorer grades, which are much more plentiful, are not in any great demand. Sales 1250 bales, including 400 to arrive. Quotations unchanged. The market for contracts was almost entirely devoid of interest today. The fact of its being Saturday, which means but half session, does not account for the dearth of trade satisfactorily, nor for the apa- thy of prices The market opened very close to yesterdays closing figures, and during the working hours drifted over range of but a couple of points either way, and at the close showed a drop of 1 to 2 points.
 New Orleans, May 1S.-Cotton quiet; sales. 1250; ordinary, 514c; good ordinary, 15-16c; low middling, GAG; rniddling, 7%c; good middling. SEC; middling fair, 5-16c; receipts. 2662; stock. 169,l28
 Consolidated statement: Receipts, net. 5017; exports to Great Britain, 25l; exports to the continent, s904; stock. 4Ss,207.
 New Orleans. May 1s.-Cotton futures steady. May 7.4Sd7.50; June, 7.4Oap7 AZ; July, .3sd7 .37; August, 7.17@7 IS; Septem- Der, {. .93IS.95; october, e.S3@6.s4; Novem- Der, e.79Q6sl December, 6.79@6.SO.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
NOTICE.
Birmingham and Atlanta Ar Line
 Railway.

Notice Is hereby given, in conformity with Section 1159. Code of Alabama nS96l. that books of subscription to the capital stock of the above named Corporation will be opened for subscriptions at the office of Walker Percy. at Birmingham, Alabama, on the lst day of June, 1901. at closed at o'clock D. m. of the same day.
 WALKER PERCY,
 H. l.. BADHAM,
 w. s. LOWELL,
 z-2s-4t-mon Commissioners.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Live Stock Markets.

nominally steady. Good to prime steers, s. 15a5. .45; poor to medium. A.00@5 .10; stockers and feeders, $3 .0095. .00; cows, g. .S0@460; heifers, s2.s594.7o: canners. s2 1902 80; bulls. $2. 75@4. 40; calves, $500 7.50; Texas fed steers, $4.2495.4 40.
 Hogs: Receipts. 1900. Strog. Good to choice heavy. s5 .S5Q5 .95; light. s. .65G5 .90; bulk of sales, $. S0a5.90
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Dry Goods Market.

New York. May 1S.-The market has moved very quietly for all descriptions of cotton goods and without change in prices. Print cloths inactive Fall River will probably curtail further four weeks. yarns slow, no improvement and very ir- regular. Woolen and worsted yarns slightly steadier.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

Call for Alabama Brewing Company's Extra Pale" land standard" Beers. On tap or in bottles. Phone 1928.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
Physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, Gleet. Structure, L o 8 t Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why hot come as soon as you find that you are anlicted7 It
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

If you have a fine Watch and should get it broken take it to A. s. Smith, 2O3 N. 2Oth St, and 3O7 N. 18th St.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

Have your cuts for advertising and other purposes made by The Aae-Her aid Engraving Company. It's work Ia artistic and it's prices moderate. Age. Herald Building.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Treasury statement.

Washington. May 1s.-Today's treasury balances. exclusive of the gold reserve fund. shows. available cash balances, s159, IA. .O06; gold, s9b.s7 ,6l2.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Bonds.
Chicano ,Channe.

Chicago, May 1s.-The wheat market ruled strong today on an improved export demand, July closing s4dAc higher. July corn closed A@ssc lower and May corn 4c lower. July oats closed Ac higher and provisions from to 10c improved.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Local Staple Groceries.

 Fiour-Best patent. s4.75 Hugley's best. s4@; Tennessee patent. $40: half patent. $3S
 Sugar-Granulated, 5Xc; Y. C., EXC. Coffee-Green 10013c. Arbuckle's pack ages, s11 80; Lion packages, s11.S0 Cheese-r~cw York full cream. 1s1kc Lard, 9c basis. Meats-Clear rib sides, s7sc; bacon bel lies, 101kc; dry salted bellies, 9ssc: best hams, 12c; four x hams, lie: California hams, s5sc; breakfast bacon. 13c. Centrifugal. f5@S5c; sugar house, 20D35c; Georgia cane, S6c. Rice-Per pound. 4lzc: fancy. To Corn-Mixed. 62c; white, e3c. Meal = Jim Dandy. $1.071k; Joe Darter. q. .031z Hay Per Ton--Choice timothy 5000; No. l, $500; clover mixed. slS.50; prairie. s1l. 80.
 Oats-Mixed, 40c: white, 41c Bran-Mixed 20.00, pure wheat s21. %. Cotton Seed Mea1-Per ton. s22o0.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Metal Market.

New York. May 1S-Tin quiet at 26.909 27.0O. Lead. 4.S71s spelter. 3.95@s4; lake copper, 17.Oo. Pig iron warrants, dull, ss.50 MlO.5O. ALlk
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Birmingham City Bonds.
Fruit ane Produce.

Butter-Ciover hiil, pound prints. 27c; Elgin (standard), 23c; best creamery. 25c; Mississippi. best grade. 2oc; good country. ATIsc; mixed country. loo
 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel, 65c
 Sweet Potatoes-vhite. $1.50 per barrel yams s2.25 per barrel.
 Apples-Per barrel, M.50@4.75.
 Bananas Per Bnnch--calls, 50075 cent: straghts. $1. .2501. .50 Lemons-Per box, 8. 25G3.50.
 Oranges-Per box. s2. 7593. @.
 Eggs-Per dozen, 125sc.
 Poultry Best friers. 25935c; medium, 1sc: hens. N1x@30c; Pekin ducks. 300s5c puddle ducks. 20dp25e; turkeys on foot S6 ec: drawn. head md feet of. i21kc. Oninne at 3zc.
 Cabbage-Per pound. Pc; per crate, s2. 50. Lima Beans-Per pound, zdD71sc.
 White Peas-Per bushel. $2T5.
 Dried Apples-Per pound, 4hQ6kc.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Daily Statement.

GaiyestonAQuiet miuuiing, u-16c; sales, 200; receipts, 911; stock, S7,S72
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, 9-16c; re- ceipts, II; stock, 9466.
 Savannah-Quiet; middling, 71ac; sales, 716: receipts, 5S1; stock, 47,S13.
 CharIeston-Nominal; middling, TAG; re- ceipts, g; stock. 54O5.
 Wilmington-Firm; middling, TAG; re- ceipts, 10; stock, 75l9.
 Norfolk-Dull middling, 7Nc; sales Al; ; receipts, 577; stock, 17,614.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, Sc; stock 640.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 1-1sc; receipts net, IA; gross, 349.
 Philadelphia-Qu middling, -1sc; receipts, 121; stock, 3570.
 St. Louis-Dull; middling, ' 11-16c; re- ceipts, 1903; stock, 73,946.
 Memphis Steady; middling, 9-16c; re- ceipts, BIO; shipments. 2069; sales, 10oO stock S9,95S.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

N. Barker Peden Woodward G. Harding, w. Crawford Assistant 
 DiREcToRs-T. F. D. Nabers, Robert P F. Moon Wm A. Walker w. N. E. W. p. G Harding.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

1 to ? points lower for the day. Spots are quoted unchanged. quiet in tone, with sales of 1900 bales including 450 to arrive.
 New York Cotton Futures. By Private Wire to II. D. Cothran 6 Co.
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

F. s, Cannon, Third vice-Presidcnt and General Manager. Washington. D. c.
 &. H. Hardwick, c. P. A, Washington. D. O. c. A. Benscoter. A. c. P. A.. Chattanoo. ga. Tenn. Ala
The age-herald., 1901-05-20

No. 1 from Macon. Albany, Columbus. opellka, Americus. etc. $40 ?. m No. from Savannah, Augusta, Macon. Columbus, etc. 12:20 D. m.
 Elegant through sleepers between Bir- mineham, Columbus. Macon and Savan- nah on Nos. 8 and f.
 Connection is made at Savannah with the fast freight and Luxurious passenger steamships of the Savannah Line from and to New York. Boston and the East. For more detailed information. beauti- fully illustrated matter. write or apply to SOLON JACOBS. Commercial Agent. W. D. HAMMET, Travelling Passenger Agent, 1921 First Avenue.
 JACK W. JOHNSON. Union Ticket Agent. Birmingham. Ala
 'assengsr Agent
 Managsr. Da-
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Local Iron Market.
Local Stocks and Bonds.

Corrected. Daily by Caldwell 6 Ward. Bankers. 2015 First Ave. Tele-
 phone 753. (See Card.)
The age-herald., 1901-05-20
Ala. Great Southern B. E

Shortest and quickest line to Cincinnati, Louisville and the North; also to Shreve- port, New Orleans, Texas and all points Southwest.
 Schedule in effect December 9, 1900.