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The age-herald., 1902-03-13
NEW CONFIDENCE GAME.
Quick Change Artists Said to Have
 "Touched" Several Merchants.

A smooth confidence game Is being worked by two young men in Birming- ham, and a number of merchants have lost $5 on it.
 The pair enter place of business to h. vest cents, and jay a S10 bill on the counter to pay for the article. The mer- chant probably hands them a $5 Dill ana the rest of the change in silver One of the pair picks up the S5 bill and places it in his pocket. The other nnds a 5-cent piece in his pocket and lays It on the counter. This makes $5 in change. He tells the merchant he supposes ne needs the change worse than they do, and just give them $5 for the change. The mer- chant gets out another $5 and tEen the boys tell him he might as well give them the $1o bill for the S5 bill and the change, which is lying on the coun,er. He does so. and they pocket the bill.
 They make s5, having the first bill in their pocket and getting ,ne $1O back. It is worked rapidly, and during a busy time during the day when the dealer hasnoL time to figure cut the scheme. At leas1 six merchants are known to have been caught.
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Christian Endeavorers Arranging for
 an Important Meeting.

Secretary c. E. Eberman will attend the. meeting of the Jefferson County Christian Endeavor. to be held at the First Presbyterian Church, March 22 and 23 Mr. Eberman is secretary of the International Christian Endeavor So- ciety
 The following commit tees were ap- pointed last night at the meeting of the Jefferson County local union at West End to arrange for the meeting:
 Programme-Miss Naldo Allen, MT J. w Sibley and MT. H. Galt Braxton
 Reception-Mr. J. w. Sibley, Miss Ger trude Turner and Miss Carrie Sleep
 Decoration-Mr. Addison Jones, Miss Carrie Iuckie and Miss Hattie Norton.
 Advertising-Mss Naldo Allen, MT H. c. Wengle and Miss Hattie Monroe.
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clared MT. Richardson That company is trying to use the government to Lull its hot chestnuts out of the fire
 MT. Green, Pennsylvania, the last speaker of the day, argued that if the United States proclaimed its purpose to grant independence to the Filipinos, the war in the islands would end.
 MT. Payne New York, the leader of the majority, then announced the death of the doorkeeper of the House, which oc- cured today.
 As a further mark or respect to the memory of the deceased, the House ad- 1ourned
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TWO VALUES.

HERE are two values to every purchase - EYfRI what it costs and what it pays you. Cork EAkS8I costs cents pound, but if you are drown C&:.-4J ing half mile from shore, its value would be "not what you pay for cork, but what cork saves you" When woman buys soaps she often con- fuses the two values She sees only what she pays. She overlooks what she receives. Now single cake of Ivory Soap pays back from ten to twenty times it's cost in the saving effects. Test it your- self! Vegetable Oil Soap. Ivory white. It Hoatsl
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
WIND AND RAIN STORM,
Gale Blew Across Valley, But No Ma
 teriaI Damage Was Done.

A violent wind storm swept across the southwestern portion of the Bir- mingham district yesterday about noon. The wind came from the direc- tion of Powderly and passed over Red mountain. No damage has been re- ported.
 Last night about 9 o'clock rain fell in torrents for about twenty minutes in all sections of Birmingham. A few minutes before and after the rain the skies were almost clear.
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
Nieu chwano Trouble Settled.

Washington, March 12.-It is stated that the trouble growing out of the collision between Russian soldiers and American sailors of the United States steamer Vicksburg, at Nieu Chwang, has been settled satisfactorily, apol- ogies having been made by the Rus sian commandant at that port to Cap tain Barry, commander of the Vicks- burg.
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
Bicycle Stolen Fourth Time.

Sterling bicycle No. 1884 was yesterday stolen from Dr. H. M. Reese for the fourth time. Three times the police have recovered the bicycle, ana eacn time it has been stolen again. They are all Ia miliar with it now and will know it the first time they see 1t.
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
CITY OF BOSTON PARAL-
 HE'D BY GREAT STRIKE

(s6ed 3sLIj moIJ panuI}uo0
 out military guards today and there was no outbreak, but several rock battles were carried on after sundown and nu- merous car windows were broken. Two soldiers were placed on each car to- night One non-union conductor at g o'clock tonight, while on a car, took a revolver from his pocket and fired it down the street. No one was hit.
 The officials of the Norfolk Railroad and Light Company refuse to treat with the strikers further. They claim they submitted the matter to a committee of arbitration, and that they were willing to and intended to abide by the decision of the committee. They have now nearly enough men to keep up the regular schedules and only a few more will be needed. Colonel Higgins, commanding the regiment of soldiers, hopes to call off the soldiers by Saturday morning, but will not do so until requested by Mayor Beaman and Sheriff Cromwell.
 The boycott imposed by the Central Labor Union is still on and but few people are riding in the cars.
 Bricklayers Out In Columbus.
 Columbus, O., March 12.-Two hundred bricklayers are out on a strike here for 55 cents an hour. The contractors associa- tion offer to pay 50 cents. Buildings throughout the city is stopped.
 Machinery MoIders' Strike. Cleveland March l2.-Union machinery molders to the number of 500 went on strike today to enforce their demands for a minimum wage scale of s per day. Eleven shops are idle. Should the strike be a protracted one several thousand men will be thrown out of employment.
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and wishes to Miss Alice.
 WILLIAM, 1. R. -


 "Washington, March 2, 1902. Emperor William, Wilhelm's Haven: Your brothers visit to this country has accomplished much in showing the depth of kindly feeling which exists be- tween the two nations. It has been most fortunate in every way and l trust you will permit me to congratulate you on the admirable manner in which he has borne himself He has won the genuine and hearty sympathy and regard of all with whom he has been brought in con- tact, We have welcomed him for his own sake and we lave welcomed him still more heartily as the representative of yourself and of the mighty German people I thank you in the name of the American people for what you have done, and I thank you personally in addition Cor the gracious form which your cour- tesy took.
 sHTHEnDORE RSOSEVEI, ,T''
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
 All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box, 25c 9-24-7m-tu-th
The age-herald., 1902-03-13
AIteeId's Body Taken to Chicago.

Joliet, Ill.,, March 12-The body of ex- Governor Altgeld left Joliet this afternoon on a special train over the Alton for Chi cago. A delegation of Joliet citizens &C., companied the body.
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(s6ed 3sLlI moLy psnu!auoo
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
PROF. PEARSON
 LEAVES UNIVERSITY
DOCTRINES WERE NOT ACCEPT ABLE, AND HE ALSO ASKS A LETTER OF DISMISSAL FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Chicago, February 12.-Prof. Charles w. Pearson, whose recent utterances against khe infallibility of certain portions of the Bible occasioned wide comment in Meth pdist circles, today resigned as professor bf English literature of Northwestern University. The resignation, it is stated was voluntary. Professor Pearson also asked for a letter of dismissal from the Methodist Episcopal church. The letter was given but afterwards recalled, Tor Its possession by Dr. Pearson would lnoi- rate that he was in good standing In the church. The professor Is to continue in his charge until successor is found ana his salary is to continue until June l. l903
 In a statement given out by Jpoge Cranoon the trustees point out the ex- cellence of Dr. Pearson's services during the three years he has been connected with the faculty and aver that they reel great regret at the severance of rela- lions. In regard to his seeking a letter of dismissal from the church Professor Pearson said; 'I made an attempt to in- augurate new policy, but the changes proposed are not welcome. l expect as opportunity offers to continue the work upon which I have entered"
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
MARQUIS OF DUFFERIN DEAD. Has Filled Many Diplomatic Posts In
 English Service.

London, February 12-The Marquis of Dufferin, former Governor General of Canada and who had filled many high diplomatic posts in the English service died at 6:25 o'clock this morning at his residence at Clandeboye County Down, Ireland.
 Lord Dufferin had been long in i'll health. He passed away peacefully after night of total inconsistencies.
 Lord Dufferin never wholly recovered from the shock which he experienced as the result of the death of his son, Lord Ava, in South Africa, and the failure of the London Globe Finance Corporation Limited, and kindred concerns of which he was a director completed his break down. With the exception of his young est son, Lord Hamilton Temple Black wood, who Is with his regiment the Ninth Lancers, in South Africa, all the family were present at the deathbed.
 Lord Clandoye, the eldest son, which is clerk in the foreign office and who mar ried Florence, daughter of J. H. Davis of New York, succeeds to the title and an- other American joins the ranks of the peereSses.
 The funeral of Lord Dufferin will be private. His remains will be buried In the graveyard at Clanboye February 15
 The papers comment unfavorably on Lord Dufferins paltry pension of a170O yearly. which necessitated his mixing up in city companies.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
FRANK JAMES GETS INJUNCTION
Stops Presentation of Play Called
 James Boys In Missouri"

Kansas City, February 12.-Judge Teas dale in the Circuit Court here today granted the application of Frank James for an injunction to stop the production of the James Boys in Missouri" a drama depicting the James boys as train robbers and bank looters, which has been playing at local theatre. The in- junction proceedings were brought by Frank James, his mother. zeralda Sam uels, and his stepfather, Dr. Reuben Samuels. The James petition alleges that the play was harmful to the youth of the country In that 1t glorified outlawry and made heroes out of outlaws, and said that it unjustly revived reputation that he had been trying to live down for 20 years. The suit raised the question as to whether or not a private citizen could be portrayed on the stage without his con- sent, whether to his discredit or not.
 Judge Teasdale instructs that James furnish a bond of $400O to indemnify the theatre people against loss The decision is overturned by higher court, and un- til the bond Is given the play will go on. It is expected James will produce the bond during the day.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Butter Clover Hill, pound prints, 27c best creamery. 25c; Mississippi, best grade, PC; good country, 14Q16; mixed country, l0c.
 Apples-Per barrel, S4.25@5. .00.
 Sweet Potatoes-White, per barrel, s2 yellow yams, per bushel. soc.
 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel $1 .0591 15 Bananas, Per Bunch Culls. 5o075c; straights. q, ,25@1.50.
 Eggs-Fresh, per dozen, 20@23c.
 Lemons-Per box. 2.75040o.
 Oranges-Per box, $2.25@2.75.
 Poultry-Best friers, BOG; broiers, 3S 1-Sc hens, BOG; Pekin ducks, 40d55c; puddle ducks, 25Q35c turkeys on foot 10@11c; drawn, head and feet off, 14c.
 Cnions-Per pound. 519c.
 Cabbage-Per pound, 1hc.
 Peanuts--Per pound. 4G6c.
 Turnips- -Rutabagas. 1Ac per pound. Cranberries-Per box, $2.25; barrel, $500. Dried Apples-California evaporated Sc: lib packages, 91ac; sun-dried, 5c.
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N.w nrIeans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, february 12.-There was an active demand for spot cotton today, re- sulting in sales of $500 bales. including 33O0 to arrive. Prices advanced 1sc on all grades.
 Futures under the influence of better Liverpool cables, opened F to IS points up. The improvement on the other side was said to be due to heavy demand by spinners who were unable to fill their orders in the south. A good speculative demand was in evidence in the local mar ket, and prices continued firm throughout the day, closing with net gains of IS to 15 points over Mondays closing figures
 New Orleans, February 12.-Cotton firm; sales $500; ordinary 6b; good ordinary 7ss; low middling 7%; middling Sh; good middling 81a; mddling fair SIS; receipts 3l62; stock 352,19
 Consolidated statement: Receipts 110,- 5e3; exports to Great Britain 56S95 to France 16,95O; to the continent 55, 463; stock SIS, $50.
 New Orleans, February 12-Cotton fu- lures firm; February S.09@8 Il; March s17@S. IS: April s.23@S .24 May s.319S. S2; June .S6QS. .3s; July S.429s. .43; August S.So @S.31.
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No. 2, solid yestibuled train, carries Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars Birmingham to Buffalo and from Bir- mingham to Cincinnati; Cafe and Obser- vation Car Attalla, Ala, to Radford, Va, and Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
 No. carries Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Louisville and Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car New Orleans to Cincinnati. Dining Car New Orleans to Chattanooga.
 No leaves Birmingham at 4:30 D. m., arrives at Meridian at 9:55 p. m.
 No. leaves Birmingham at 44o D. m arrives in Chattanooga at 9:37 p. m
 No. l. solid vestibuled train, has through Pullman Sleepers Birmingham to New Orleans and Birmingham to Shreveport Dining Car, serving meals a la carte, Vicksburg to Shreveport. Direct connec- ton at Shreveport and New Orleans with lines diverging for Texas, Mexico, Call. forna ard the West
 No. 3, solid vestibuled train, carries Cincinnati to New Orleans, also Puii- man Sleeper Louisville to Birmingham; Dining Car Chattanooga to New Orleans. Direct connection at New Orleans with lines diverging
 FRANK S. CANNON. General Manager,
 Washington, D. c.
 S. H. HARDWICK, G. P. A, Washing
 ton. D. c.
 c. A. BENSCOTER, A. G. P. A., Chatta-
 nooga, Tenn. A. B. FIREMAN. T. P. A, Birmingham.
 Ala.
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Local Stable Groceries.

Flour-Huegelys best patent, s4s0: Ten. nessee patent, $4.50; half patent, s42O.
 Sugar-Granulated, 5c; Y. C., 4hc Coffee-Green, S1Aq11Rc.; Arbuckle's packages, $1080; Lion packages. s10. 30 Cordova packages, $10.30
 Meat-Dry sailed ribs, 9c; clear bel lies. 11c; dry salted bellies, 9%c; best hams, 121kc; four x hams, 111sc.; Cali. fornia hams. s1ac; breakfast bacon, 14c Cheese-New York full cream, l31hc Lard, 191sc basis
 Com pound Lard-S1sc basis.
 Centrifugal 15Q35c; sugar. house, 20@35c; Georgia cane. 36c.
 Rice-Per pound, 41sc fancy, To.
 Corn-Mixed, 82c; white SAC.
 Meal2 Daisy, 1.42; water ground, $1. 40 Hay, Per Ton-Coice timothy. s21.OO No. l. s19.50; clover mixed $19.0O; prairie s13.0O; Johnson grass. $l250.
 Oats-Mixed, 59c; white, 61c.
 Cotton Seed Meal-Per ton. s26.
 Bran-Mixed. s24 pure wheat, $25
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On the Race Svacx
At San Francisco.

San Francisco February 12.-Results at Oakland:
 First race, seven-eighths mile, selling Merops 107 (Hoar) 3 to l, won; Huachuca, 1OS L. Jackson) to 5. second; Urchin, 1O5 (Redfern) to l, third. Time, 1:3l.
 Second race, seven-sixteenths mile, purse-Art Wis, 115 (O'Connor) to 1, won; Tom Mitchell, 102 (elly) 50 to 1. second; Gaviota, 11O (Troxler) 100 to 1, third Time, :43A.
 Third race, mile and an eigth, selling Foremero, Ill q. Woods) 3 to l. won; Picador, 1O9 (OConnor) to T, second Bab 1o4 tHoar) to 10, third. Time, 2:021s.
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth-Died- rot. 101 (Ransch) 311 to 1, won; Galan- thus, 101 L Jackson 8 to 1, second: Duckoy, 106 (OConnor) 3 to l, third. Time, 1:52.
 Fifth race, futurity course-shellmount, 1E (O'Connor) to 1, won; Colonial Girl, III (Burns) to 5, second; Wyoming, 12S U. Woods) to l. third. Time, 1:14.
 Sixth race thirteen-sixteenths mile, sellng-Flamero, 109 (O'Connor) 31a to 1, won; Tiburon, 109 (Burns) to l, second; Educate, 1O4 CHoar) 31a to l, third. Time, 1:24.
 At Few Orleans.
 New Orleans February 12.-Frank Rice and Bristol were the beaten favorites. The weather was cloudy and mild and track fast Summary:
 First race selling. mile and one-eighth Little Lois, 105 (E. Robertson), 13 to g. won; Lillian Reed, 100 (Munroe), 25 to l. second; The Messenger, 107 Gyne), 10 to l. third. Time :56.
 Maverick. 107 (Young). to 1. won; Inn perial Lady Wrinkle, 107 CT. Walsh), to 1, second; Frank Rice, 110 (E. Jones), g to 5, third. Time :49A.
 Third race, steeplechase handicap, short course-Maclaren, 131 co. Wilson,, 15 to 1, won; MT. Rose, lS2 (Gaddy), to 1, sec- ond; Bristol l5S Penn), Ii to 10, third. Time 305R.
 Fourth race handicap mile and one sixteenth-Intrusive, 123 tOdom), even, won Silver Coin, 90 Gouden), to 1, sec ond Petit Maitre, 100 CT. Dean), 5 to g. third Time 1:4719.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Saint Cuth- bert, 1O9 (Odom), even won; John Grigs- by, 107 CT. Walsh) 10 to l. second; Prowl, 99 q. Miller), 25 to l. third Time 1:14h Sixth race, selling, mile and three eighths-Malay, 109 (Otis), to B. won: Little Elkin, 103 (Minder), 6 to 1, second; Kingstelle, S5 QIelgerson), to l. third. Time 2:23.'
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Bicycle Racinq In the South.

Atlanta, February 12.-John S. Prince. the bicycle manager, announced today that he had made arrangements for a bicycle circuit composed of Atlanta, Sa- vannah and Jacksonville, and that he would give one nights racing weekly in each of these cities during April and May. New tracks will be built in Savan- nan ana Jacksonville. MT. Prince will go to savannah immediately upon the conclusion of the six-day race, which be- gins in Atlanta February 24.
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will not only save you distressing pam and valuable time. but will cost you iess money. There is also satisfaction in knowing that the very best possible treatment Is being given to you by competent physician. who has experience in such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. I have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past nf- teen years in the city of Birmingham. and I am therefore known to great many. But if you ere not acquainted with me, I refer you with permis5ion to First National Bank Alabama Eational Bank. Jefferson County Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bankers. as to my re- sponsibility for my contracts. l cure many patients by mall treatment Write for priccg and terms. Address pr. r. E. Holloway. 1so11s Second avenue. Bir- ming nam, Ala
 ofice, Second avenue and Eighteenth. opposite postof!ice.
 Office Hours-s:S0 0. m. to 5:So p. m Sunday 10 8. m. to 12 m
 Branch Office at Ensley. Ala, room 1 Fayetts building. corner Avenue D and Sc -enteenth street, in charge of T. T. Gallion.
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Bright's Disease Is more dreaded by physicians than any of the serious dis orders with which they have to deal be- cause of its insidious and malignant character. If prompt action were taken when headaches, urinary disorders, di- gestive troubles first appear, much suf- fering and sorrow would be averted. Prickly Ash Bitters will quickly stop the spread of the disease. quiet the inaamma- tion, heal the kidneys and bladder. strengthen and regulate the liver, and drive poisons and impurities out of the system.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
American WheeInen Meet,

Torrington, Conn.,, February 12-Twen- ty-one delegates, representing twelve states were present at the opening ses- sion of the national assembly League of American wheemen here today. The na- tional President, H. s. Earle of Detroit, presided. The report of Secretary Bas- sett of Boston shows that the member ship has decreased from 24, 42S to 10,529 Rince last Near-
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Daily Statement.

Galveston-Steady and firm; middling SIS; sales 14S7; receipts s32S; stock 160,- TSP.
 Mobile-Firm; middling 8; sales 800; stock 30,7S3.
 Savannah-Steady; middling 3-16; sales 172; receipts 1752; stock 65, 652.
 Charieston-Firm: middling S1-16: re- cepts 1136; stock 15,937.
 Wilmlngton-Firm; middling 8: receipts 1703; stock 10.992.
 Norfolk-Firm; middiing s%; sales 4SS receipts 3790; stock 41,898.
 Baltimore-Holidey; stock S41s.
 Boston--Steady; middling 1i-16.
 hiladelphia-Holiday; stock 1908. St. Louis-Steady; middling SIS; sales PTS; receipts 3412; stock 54, 1O4.
 Memphis-Firm; middling 1-16; receipts 2292; shipments 355s; sales 1900; stock s6. = 629
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Liverpool Market.

Liverpool, February 12-4 p. m. Cotton spot moderate demand; prices 3-32d high CT; American middling fair 3-32d; good middling 1916; middling 11-16; low mid ding 19-32d; good ordinary 15-32d; ot- dinary 7-32d.
 The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which 800 were for speculation and ex- port and included 5000 American. Receipts 5000 bales, including 5400 American. Flu lures opened firm and closed barely steady; American middling g. 0. c. Feb ruary 438b; February March 437@4.3Ss 1; March-April 4.37@4. 3Ss; April-May 437Q 43Ss; June-July, July-August 4.3S buyer; 4 33@434s; September October 424a425s; October November 421 6D422s.
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Judge Dickinson Dead.

Duluth, Minn., February 12.-Judge Daniel A. Dickinson died today at his home in this city, after an illness lasting over two years. Judge Dickinson was one of the general attorneys for the United States Steel Corporation. in charge of all the mining properties of that corporation in Minnesota. Judge Dickinson was as- sistant paymaster of the United States Navy from 1863 to 1S... In 1881 he became Associate Justice of the Supreme bench of Minnesota and continued as such until 1894
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Brick Manufacturers Meet.

Cleveland, February 12.-The first ses- sion of the sixteenth annual convention of the National Brick Manufacturing As- gates in attendance, representing prac- ticaly all sections of the country. The an- nual address of President w. P Hunt and the report of Treasurer John w. Sib- ley showed the organization to be in a hourishing condition.
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$eo,ooo,ooo THE LIMIT.
River and Harbor Committee Decide
 On Extent of Appropriation.

Washington, February 12.-A definite understanding has been reached by the River and Harbor Committee that the river and harbor bill now approaching completion shall be kept down to about S6o, 900 GOO, the amount carried by the measure framed and defeated last year.
 The committee is working daily, but the decisions on specific items all tenative and open to revision.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Joe Blackburn, Jr., Is Dead.

Frankfort, Ky, February 12.-Joe Blackburn, Jr, son of United States Senator Joe c. S. Blackburn died at the home of Col Eph Lilliard here this morn ing. He was about 35 years of age and unmarried He held official positions in Washington for ten years His remains will be inferred in the State cemetery here
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ARRIVALS.

No rom Macon, Albany, Columbus. oneIisa Americus etc., S:35 p. m.
 No. from Savannah, Augusta. Macon. Columbus. etc, 1920 p. m.
 Elegant through sleepers between Bir- mingham, Columbus, Macon and savan- nah on Nos. 3 and 4.
 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- fullyeillustra ted 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.
 J. c. HALLE, General Passenger Agent. F. J. ROBINSON, Asst Gen. Pass. Agent. w. A. WINBURN, Traffic Manager, Sa-
 yannah. Ga,
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Adjusting Paterson Loss.

New York; February 12.-A preliminary meeting of insuranee company representa- tives has been held to arrange settle ments of the losses in the great Pater- son fire. Instead of fifty or sixty com panies being concerned, 1t was found that there are over one hundred. The insur- ance men estimate the total loss to he about s6,000,000, and the insurance a shade under 70 per cent of the total