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The age-herald., 1901-01-04
THE PROSPERITY
 OF BIRMINGHAM Is Greater Than Ever Before and
 Growing Greater SECRETARY GIBSON TALKS Of the Past Year, of This Year, and of the Years to Come-Great
 Many Great Things
 to Come.

Birmingham is in better condition mate rially and in every way than ever it was before,' said Hon. J. B. Gibson, the in- defatigable secretary of the Commercial Club, last night.
 The year just closed was unprecedented insofar as concerned the growth and de- velopment of birmingham, and ..e extra ordinary expansion of its trade, the world wide extension of its fame as the best town in America.
 Our bank clearings increased nearly million dollars month, but that did not fully represent all our growth. The foun- dations for vastly greater things were se- curely laid, and the heritage of these will be observed week after week and even year after year, whilst still greater condi- tions continue to arise.
 Birmingham is today far ahead of it's material position at any other time since the city was first laid out; 1t was never before busy, never so prosperous. never possessed much money.
 But Birmingham is just begun it's true career of real greatness. There is a prac- tical certainty that the prosperity and ac- tivity of 1901 will greatly exceed those con ditions of 1900 We have great new things well in sight and yet greater things in bright prospect. We are about to begin reaping in abundance the greater pros perity for which we have so faithfully la bored The world of capital is come at last to appreciate the active material riches of Birmingham, and to realize that this is the greatest place for profitable investment now open in this country.
 'The removal of the great car manufac- turing plant from Memphis to this imme- diate district is a mighty big straw show ing whither blows mighty big wind. That !s very important, but most important as the actual beginning of vastly greater move ments soon to be- The greater manufactur- ing plants of that description must be brought here to Birmingham, where coal, coke, iron, steel, wood, and necessary arti- cles are cheapest and most abundant
 This first year of the new century Is to be the greatest of all years in Birmingham, and forerunner of still greater years that are coming This world is ours!'
 There will be an important meeting of the Commercial Club this (Friday) after noon at 3:3O, the board of directors meet ing half hour earlier. New questions of much moment are to be dealt with.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
A NEW TRAIN

On December 30 the Kansas City, Mem- phis and Birmingham Railroad will inaug- urate a new train between Winfield and Birmingham. Train Mo- z from Winfield will arrive in Birmingham at 10:30-a m., and returning will leave at 5:30 D. m. Train No. g. now leaving Birmingham at 1210, noon, will leave at 1245 D. m. This train consists of new solid vestibule cars. including Pullman sleeper, free reclining chair car and elegant day coaches Train Mo- B. consisting of the same equip ment as No G. will arrive at Birmingham at 3:55 p. m. instead of 4:30 D. m.
 Train No. will leave Birmingham as usual at 10:20 p. m. and No. 8 will arrive Birmingham as usual at $50 a. m. All trains making close connections with diverging trains at Birmingham.
 For further informatio apply to
 CIIAS. JONES' Travelling Passenger
 Agent, 1914 Morris Avenue c. M. BILLHEIMER, City Passenger
 Agent, Phone STA 12-3o-1ot
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ne Did you get a copy of the BOOKWORM, the S0uths new, and only Book Review Maga- zine? Call for sample copy.

printed. On this account he has also de- ferred his decision as to the price of ad- vertising.
 MT. Bryan has already had advertising offers dn abundance, but these have aK been filed away to await developments Every mail brings large additions to the list of subscribers Clubbing arrangements have already been entered into with som9 4000 weekly newspapers throughout tho country and many of the subscriptions re, ceived during the past few days have sprung from this source
 MT Bryan has prepared small portion of the editorial matter for the first issue. Other writers may contribute, but in the beginning it is probable that Mir. Bryan will be the author of all of the original matter that appears. .
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
They are marked at about One-haIf.
Have You Attended the January Sale of
 Muslin Underwear? Drawers at l5c, 23c, 29c, 4Oc, soc, 59C LID to s.

LADIES' DRAWERS of soft mus lin, hemmed with three tucks above 15c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of good quality muslin. French yoke band, extra full cut hem and cluster tuck above 23c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of soft fin ished muslin, cambric umbrella ruffie, deep hemstitched hem 29c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of good Cambric, deep umbrella ruffle, with hem and cluster tucks above 29c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of good soft finished muslin, full cut, finch ruff1e of Nainsook embroidery, with cluster tuckS above 40c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Cam brio, deep hemstitched and tucked lawn ruffle, clusters of tucks apove ruffie soc
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Cam brio, ruffle of hemstitched tucks and embroidery, hemstitched tucks also above ruffie 59c
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Chemise at 35c, Soc, 69c, csc, 79c, SI25, $275.

CHEMISTS of soft muslin, cord ed around neck, armholes and in front, good workmanship 35c
 CHEMISTS of soft muslin, open front, trimmed with Hamburg in- serting and tucking, embroidered armholes soc
 CHEMISTS of Cambric, trimmed with ruff1e of Valencienne lace, and draw string of ribbon 69c
 CHEMISTS of fine Nainsook, trimmed with Valencienne insert ing, forming two points in front, Valencienne trimmings all around, ribbon draw-string 79c
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Will Meet to Canvass Returns and Hear
 Contests.

The City Democratic Executive Commit tee will meet tonight to canvass the vote of the primary election held on Monday last and to hear such contests as may come before it.
 The most interesting contest to be heard will be the one from the Third Ward in which contest has been filed by W. S. Davis, who was the candidate for alder man against D R. Copeland, and who on the face of the returns. was defeated by one vote.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04

LADIES DRAWERS of soft mus lin, deep ruffie of Nainsook em- broidery with revering above 63s
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Cam bric, 5-inch embroidered ruffle, with tucks above 75c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Cam bric, ruff1e of fine Swiss emDroid- cry, with inserting to match, at 98c
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Nain- sock, deep Swiss ruff1e, with very fine lace Honnaton patterns and tucking, clusters of tucks above ruff1e 1.19
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Main sock 8-inch Swiss ruffle, trimmed in Point de Paris lace and inserting; price ..1.26
 LADIES' DRAWERS of fine Nain- sock, ruffle of fine Swiss embroid- cry, with fine beading above, drawn with fine wash ribbon 1.50
 FINER DRAWERS at 200, 2.50 and 800
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
THE RAILROADS
 HAD A GOOD YEAR Business in All Departments
 Was Good GREAT SCARCITY OF CARS Coal Operators Are Unable to Secure Sufficient Number to Supply the Heavy Demand
 Links and Pins.
GREAT SCARCITY OF CARS.

The bushes of the Central of eGorgia Railroad in the Birmingham district in 1900 was much greater than in any other year in the history of the road," said Commercial Agent Solon Jacobs of that road yesterday. "We would have done a much better business but for the fact that we were hampered great portion of the time on account of the scarcity of cars. Our business was very satisfactory and we expect to largely increase it this year.
 The freight agents of other roads enter ing Birmingham made practically the same statement with regard to their roads. The sale of tickets at the union ticket office in 1900 was far greater than ever before dn a single year. The figures for the year have not yet been made up. but the work on the report of Union Ticket Agent John son has progressed far enough to give as- slrance that the sales last year were enor- nous as compared with the sales of two or three years ago, or even in 1899, The annual report will be completed in few days.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MT. Bryan's Paper in Demand.

Lincoln Dispatch in New York Journal
 The plans for William J. Bryan's news paper have now progressed far enough to permit an announcement as to the general appearance of his paper. Subscriptions for The Commoner are pouring in rapidly
 The first issue will contain eight pages, Il by 141s inches, and the number of pages to De increased as patronage demands. The pages will be divided into three wide reading columns. The first number will contain only reading matter, no advertise ments being taken.
 |, Because of the rate at which the sub scriptions are coming in the publisher of The Commoner is unable to venture a pre- dicton as to the number of copies te be
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
PETITION IN BANKRUPTcY.

A petition in bankruptcy was filed yes terday by H. Bauman. His assets con- sist of lease to the store No. 1921 Second avenue which runs until September 30, 1901, and which is valued at $500, also goods and merchandise in the store val ued at s, ,s22. ssh His debts amount to sS,777.O5, the principal creditor being Eliza beth T. Bogg, of Montgomery, to whom he owes $1S00 as rent for the store. He asks that certain of the merchandise valued at $999 S5 be set aside to him as an exemption.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04

CHEMISES of fine muslin, round cut, inserting and embroidered ruff fie in front, trimmed all around with edging 75o
 MARGUERITE CHEMISES.
 LONG CHEMISES of lawn, round ruff1e of Valencienne inserting and edging, dounce skirt with same trimming 1.25
 LONG CHEMISTS ol fine Nain- sock, trimmed with fine beading, with draw-strings of wash ribbon around waist and neck, skirt trim med with fiounce of tucks and em- broidered 2.75
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Cut Will Not be Made.

Boston. Mass. January 3.-The Transcript says;
 The United States RubbeuCompany will not make the threatened 25 per cent. cut in prices as proposed. This Is due, 1t is said, to the fact that the Hood Rubber Company has agreed to consider a propo- sition for the sale of its business to in- terests friendly to the United States Com pany. Pending these negotiations no change in prices will be made.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children en- joy it and it benefits them. The true rem edy, Syrup of Figs, Is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
SPECIAL RATES BY SOUTHERN RAILWAY

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.
 Remember the Southern Railway now op- crates a th rough sleeper Birmingham to Richmond, Va, leaving Birmingham train No. S6 4:40 p. m.; no change now.
 Apply to union depot ticket onire or Southern Railway passenger office, N. ,n19 First avenue for full particulars
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ANILL.FoUNDED RuMoR.

It was reported late yesterday afternoon that another attempt had been made to break out of the county jail, but it proved i'll founded. An inquiry at the sheriff's S office elicited the information that negro had reported that he had seen a number of men lingering around the jail, but no trace of them could be found by officers who made nasty investigation.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
PRESENTED WITH A CANE.

Col. J. J. Altman has received beauti- lodge of Elks as a token of appreciation. Col Altman delivered the memorial ad- dress before the lodge some weeks ago.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ENGINE FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

The Blakeslee Manufacturing Company is making large gasoline engine for firm at Johannesburg, South Africa. The engine will be ready for shipment in a few days. The Blakeslee Company will enlarge its plant at Woodlawn this year. the demand for its products having outgrown the pres ent capacity,
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ON HALF TIME,

The Birmingham rolling mill is now run ming about half f,, but it will probab be put in full operation within a few weeks. The company has a large stock of it's prod uct on hand, and until this is considerably diminished the present output will mot be increased
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MAY GET HIS LIBERTY.

An effort Is on foot to give Oliver Shaw, the negro who gave the alarm that pre- vented the escape of the prisoners from the county jail his liberty. The negro is charged with burglary and grand larceny and the case against him will probably be mol pressed
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
How About the Necessary Linings?
 Are Greatly Reduced Prices.

While taking inventory made all short lengths of 6 yards or less into remnantshese goods we marked down to about one-third less than they actually cost us
 Remnants Mecezed Silk Luse nh good lengths regular price 35c yard l0o
 Neva Remnants good engts all colors regular price yard i2i-2o
 PercaIine Remnants all coo yards regular price yard, yard only So
 Cambnc Remnants, yard 320
 Canvas Remnants all engh nen yard only I.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MRS. WoRMACK DEAD.

Mrs. Gussie E. Wormack died yesterday at her home at 509 South Twenty-second street after a lingering illness. The re- mains were taken to Inverness, Bullock County, for interment
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Scarcity of Cars.

There is considerable complaint on the part of coal operators at the inability of the railroads to furnish a sufficient number of cars in which to move the coal that is mined. One operator called on the local agent of one of the railroads entering Bir- mingham yesterday and requested three hundred coal cars for the yt few days. Another operator asked for over fifty cars at once In each instance only small number of cars could be supplied in the time stated. Every coal mine in the dis trct is being worked almost its full ca- pacity and there Is demand for every ton that can be raised, but the lack of coal cars in which to ship it is seriously operat- ing against the coal companies
 The Southern Iron Committed, composed of the traffic managers of the railroads entering the Birmingham district, will hold a meeting in this city on Tuesday, January 8. Matters of general interest to the roads and the iron industries of the district will be discussed. Rates on certain products from Birmingham to Ohio and Mississippi river waterways will come up for consld- eration at this meeting
 Links and Pins.
 The passenger traffic of the Central of Georgia has increased considerably since the new schedule went into effect. Com mercial Agent Solon Jacobs stated yester- day that his road was handling more bu- sness to the West and from the West to the Southeast by reason of the close con nection here with lines to the West than ever before . Circulars have been issued from the gen. eral offices of the Central of Georgia stat ing that that road had acquired control of the Dover and Statesboro Railroad, a line ten miles in length.
 F. c. Dunbar, assistant general freight agent of the Kansas City. Fort Scott and Memphis road, has issued a circular advis- ing connecting lines that his road will not accept shipments of cattle from quaran- tined districts, consigned to the sta of Missouri except the same be consigned to either St Louis or Kansas City, and is for immediate slaughter. This order does not apply to shipments to Kansas nor for ship ments that do not originate south of the national quarantine hne.
 President Felton of the Chicago and AL ton has announced the appointment of J. H. Barret as general superintendent of that road, to succeed w. E Gray. MT. Barrett has been with the Southern Railway for several years, and rendered his resignation as general superintendent of transportation to take effect January 1, to accept the po- sition with the Chicago and Alton. Prior to going with the Southern, MT Barret was superintendent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton road, with office in Cincin- natl.
 R. E. Bunch, formerly chief cler to Gen. eral Passenger Agent w. A. Tux of the Southern Railway, 1t is understood, is to be appointed passenger agent of the Sea- board Air Line, to succeed L. S. Allen, who has resigned on account of bad heal,h.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MANY ARRESTS.

A number of arrests were made yester- day by the police, the charges in most cases being for minor offenses
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
FAST DISAPPEARING.

The work of tearing down the old City Hall building is progressing rapidly and soon the old eye-sore will disappear to make room for the splendid new structure to be erected.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Excelsior Steam Laundry IoEs AnAa>.~
 EXQUISITE WORK George A. Biinn C Son, 1897 Second Avenue. Phone 2a2
One of the Real Victims.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 There's no doubt" said the suburbanite householder, that we have been needing buttsrine legislation a long time. It was only the other day my grocer sold me some old and rancid country butter for good but terine. I made him take 1t back, too, quick"
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MACHINERY FOR CUBA.

R. P. Means of the Fulton and Means Boiler Company has recently returned from Cuba, where he had been several weeks in tine interest of his company. While there he secured several good orders for machin- cry, which will be filled in a short time.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
YOUNG WOMAN DEAD.

Miss Alice Moran, daughter of Barney Moran, died yesterday at St. Vincents Hospital after a short illness. The funeral will take place today.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
COMMERCIAL CLUB,

The first regular meeting of the Commer- cial Club in the new year will be held this afternoon in the club rooms in Twenty-frst street. number of important questions will come up for consideration at this meet dng. The board of directors will meet at 3:3O o'clock and the club at o'clock
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
PRIZE WINNERS. Diamond Ring, 354O.

DA"AhOhSt ASAh6t OctO'
 Onyx Table, 42lO
 Jewel Case, 375.
 For 30 days I will take ONE THIRD off my plain figure marked prices for CASH. Watches, Jewelry, Novelties, Silver Ware Etc. HARRY MERCER, 2Ol8 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
The Mystery of the Ages.

From the Boston Transcript
 Dickerman-Theres one thing that pug zles me.
 Rawley-And pray, what Is that? Dickerman-How It happens that tine new woman is generally not very young one
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
THE FESTIVE GAME.

F. M. Pittman, travelling freight agent of the Southern Railway, has returned from hunting trip down the rombigbee river. He reports having had fine time and great success in winging his game.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
LOCAL COTTON MARKET.

Birmingham cotton receipts have been light for two weeks past. There will be no rush, 1t is thought, until the price goes higher. Good middling closed yesterday at 9ssc. This was the highest price of the week.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
THE CI "
BANK CLEARINGS.

Bank clearings yesterday were s214,576.36, making total of $539, 20.36 for tine fist two banking days in the new year.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
A Remnant Sale of Laces and Embroideries.

We placing sale tomorrow large line of Embrodes burg and Nainsoo and Swiss In widths the matter selections there great many patterns Then in this sale all descriptions. The choice length from 2
 They marked at about One-falf
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Plain Taffetas, Fancy Taft Plain Liberties, Fancy Libef
The Dress Goods in This Remnant

Then there several thousand yards this sale desirable lengths Skirt In of material there considerable choice containing Broad Co Venetian Pad enrietta Serges and Novelties, black and colored.
 There very desirable skirt lengths in Golf plaids All at About Half Which They Were Pre-
 viOusly Marked.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
;;;; ; ;; ;. 5;;: @ LOVEMAN ; ;; $; $ 1;;;; 5;
 JOSEPH & LOEB
A Remnant Sale of Silks and Dress Good
 at One=FOurth and One=Half Prices.

TodayFnday there will be most extraordinary remnantsae of silks and dress goods Altogether there about 5000 yards
 Some of these remnants correct in every respect the latest 1900 styles and the trouble being that the lots small.
 Other reason for cutting the prices to half and little onefourt of their original cost is because in cases the styles little passe In others the quality is not all that should be- In every instance however you will be told frankly just why they reduced in price You may be sure of no misrepresentation Of any sort
 In lengths they suitable for Skirts, Waists and Petit coats Of the many styles of goods represented in this sale there
 Plain Taffetas, Fancy Taffetas,
 Plain Liberties, Fancy Liberties,
 Peau de Soie, plain and figured and Peau de Soe fancy As we say the prices are One Half and One= Fourth What They Originally We're Marked.
The colored American., 1901-11-09
Town Topics.

Ton mOrIOW evening, saorsd servic
OF song, at st Luke's Church.
Mr. Janis Wells made an effectiv
camragn speech at H attsv lie, Md
last Monday night.
DR.. NJ. ., Dumas. who has bee
q1lte i'll, has no" fully recovered anC
mas returned to his practice.
Have you seen the new psIstial dir
ing ON Of Gray s. COstley's 1t is
thing of beauty. Gall and see it.
Mr.. Arney Green and cousin, Mis-
Jessie Keemer I.ft for their home il
Springfield, o last Monday night.
Mr. William J, Curry. OF the Treas
ury Department, WAS Tr0mO'ed la
week to q clerk q Glass, 2, at $l40O.
Mr.. Robt J. Taylor, an attachee> o
| the State House, Boston, Mass, was in
The city last week, the guest OF friends
Mr., and Mrs. E. F. Arnold have the
best wishes of their many friends VIII
hope to learn Of The speedy recovery o
their little daughter.
Mfssrs. A. T. Arnett, w. s. Bl c6
burn and 7. Bliss Green, ct al, hav'
gone 10 Ohio VIII re they voted and vii
epioy bIict vacation.
Hon II. P. Cheathsm has Teturnet
TO the city from a bridal tour 10 VT
ginia and POINTS in n 0rth Carolina. Il
VIII begin housekeeping.
} Mr.. Il c. Fergu Cn + Houston Tex
> brother of the well knOw Texan leaC
? er, Hon. Chas. NJ Ferguson, died at h
: home in Houston, TsAss, last week.
The voters who went 10 their sever
j states to cast their ballot last. Tuesda,
, are turning to the city and ex lair
ing to their irieEds how it happened.
The colored American., 1901-11-09
A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH.


PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used a
directed. Will turn the skin ola black or brown
person four or five shades lighter, and mulatGo
person perfectly white. In fOTtyeig hours shade
or two will be noticeable. Dit does not turn the
skin in spots but bleaches out white. the skin re-
manning beautiful without continual use. VII
remove wrinkles. free les dark spots, plmpIes OF
bumps or black heads making the skin very sol'
and smooth. Small pOx pits, tan, liver spOIs Ie.
moved without harm to the skin. When you ge-
the color you wish, stop using the preparation
THE HAIR sTRAIGHTENRR.
that goes in every one dollar box is enough U
make anyone's hair grow long and straight; anu
keeps it from falling out. Highly perfume, aIi3 -
makes the hair s0t and easy to COMB; MANY
of our customers say one of our dollar boxes boxes ID q
worth ten dollars. yet we sell it for one dOIaI
box. THE N0-SMELL thrown in free. ..
ANY person sending US one dollar III leGleI I u u
Post Office money order, express money oiueL Ell ~
registered letter. we will send 1t through tlS % n
postage prepaid; or if you want 1t sent - " rs
it will come by express. 25c. extra. ,,-
In any case where itfails to do what we CIsllIlii
we will return the money or send DOX ITt6 "
charge Packed so that NO one Will KNOW Col"
tents except receiver.
CRANE AND CO., .
-. 122 west Broad Strov., Il
J ~ RICHMOND VAL