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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
Fireworks SpecialtieS
Night.
To Be Seen Each Night.

great altitude with report. 'e ~ :"
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llghts and cooed
batteries OF Roma candles showers
jewels. ~ $500 '''" ''' superb
Magical prsmatc illumination fifty lights of intense bril-
nancy changing color and blending with poasin
enects, lighting ~ 'N'"S
Display thyhve
peacock plumes streaners. wondnru
tints; the novelty N''' N''oN"'S
Two nests Of merry Kissing serpents
fgnt OF eight M inch shells forming clouds studded
with of NN' "'"''''
Flight twglf ray9 toubons forming cascades of fire mi
Myriads of Wrihing snakes (iO0)
Ascent or hve i-pound Pains
lights. w ''s'"s ies'oohs Oh cooredi
Burst of six large batteries the latest move, eo
Batteries OF mines o $500 'Ae"'s"e"i
salvo OF 100 aerial
Device Welcome tu IN
aefa novelty two PAINS quadruplc shells (patentedl
Acre oil varegated discharge OF l-nch shells
April Fl. an .JaCint q Dav
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
4 SIX LAP BICYCLE TRACK Will Soon Be Built in Birm-
 ingham. THE CRACK RIDERS TO COME Will Have Night Races-The Story of Mi'che's Change of Base Discredited-WiIl
 Perkins Interested.

From present indications Birmingham will soon have a first-class six lap board track and the fastest riders in the world to compete on 1t.
 For the past three years local cycle leaders haye been agitating the building of a good bicycle track near the city, but have not been successful in raising the necessary money to insure the construc- ton of such a course. w. H. Pickens southern manager of the Monarch Cycle company, of Chicago, and an old Birm- ingham boy has been in the city for the past two days and is ready to announce that in less than six months he and asso- ciates will construct one of the fastest tracks in the south and bring the fast est riders of the world here. He proposes to place the track in either the old or new ball park or in a large vacant lot in the city, if such a site can be obtain ed. Night of races will be given at in- tervals of two weeks or oftner, if the att tendance justifies it. With such men as Bald, Cooper, Riser, Michael and others to compete, the grand stand and grounds should be filled at every meet. It is hardly probable that local capital will be put into the enterprise, although one well known hardware concern handling bicycles Is anxious to back the scheme.
 MT. Pickens says he will have the Mon- arch team here for the opening meet. Tom Cooper, the star of the team, will go for records and the same men that compete through the e9St ana nOTln Wlil llue up dt the tape in the open entries. Races W1ll be given for local amateurs, although they wiu be limited unless such events prove in- tereslting to the audiences. Jack Prince, the great Coliseum manager, is said to have cleared over $5,000 last summer in Att lanta, which goes to show that the south will support good bicycle racing. Mir. Pickens says that the story that is going through the press of the country to the eff feet that Jimmy Michael has signed to ride as a jockey for Phil Dwyer is a scheme of the Welch midget's press agent, who IS rarely idle. Michael cleared over $2O,O00 in the racing game last year, and 1t is absurd to think that he would forsake the bicycle game to ride as a jockey, for it would take him two or three years to be able to land a winner against Ted Sloan and the other first-class jockeys. You can say that Michael wiM be brought to Birmingham, v said MT. Perkins, ''before the year is over if he is open for engagements to give ex- hIbitions."
 Further developments regarding the track will be watched with interest by the local enthusiasts.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
GODDARD KNOCKED OUT.
Suffered Defeat At the Hands of Jim
 Jeffreys.

Los Angeles, Feb 2S.-Jim Jeffreys, of this city, defeated Joe Goddard, the Ear rier champion here tonight in the fourth round. Goddard's seconds threw up the sponge at the close of the third round, but upon the announcement of Referee John Brink that no money would be paid unless the fight proceeded, Goddard came up in the fourth round and was severely punish ed. The referee stopped the fight in the middle of the fourth round and gave the decision to Jeffreys.
 Goddard fought on the defensive from start to finish and went to his knees to avoid punishment at every onslaught. His attempts to lead were weak and intellectual. Jeffreys was not punished in the least At the end of the third round Goddard was heard to declare that Jeffreys was too young and strong for him.
 The contest was given by the Los An geles Athletic club, and was to have been a fifteen-round go.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
FOR THE '99 CARNIVAL
New Members for Carnival Society-All Debts
 Will Soon Be Paid

The collectors and membership solicitors of the Carnival Society are meeting with great success. President Lesser said to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday that thirty new members had been secured within the last day or two and no special effort had been made. Before the end of the week MT. Lesser expects to have over 100 new members and by the time of the next car nival over 800. Last year there were only 112.
 No concerts or entertainments will be given to pay off the small debt left by the carnival last week. but it will all be paid by the end of March from the regular monthly fees of the members of the so- ciety.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
CASTSoHIA xae ine- ~ is en " NVN-A every s'sAas"s (ZA&TZ ZXZZZ>z/ wrappe,
No War in Chilli

Washington, Feb. 2s.-In diplomatic cir cles it is stated that the reports that war is coming on between Chile and Argentina are not well founded and that on the con- trary arbitration by the British govern ment fras been agreed upon as means of settlement of differences. The boundary delineation has been @ source of serious difference for some years, and this has caused much popular agitation and talk of war Some time ago. however. the coun- tries agreed to submit the entire bound- ary question to the decision of Great Brit ain. The assent of the British government was secured and arbitration is now in course of execution. Notwithstanding this agreement, it is said considerable jingo element exists in both countries, but at the legations of both Chi,e and Argentine 1t is stated that officials attach no serious ness to the war rumors.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
IN THE SPORTING WORL D.
New Orleans. Races.

New Orleans, Feb. 2S.-The weather was fine today, but the track was heavy from yesterdays rain. Not favorite won.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Brown Berry, 10 to 1, won; Remington, 15 to and to 1, second; Direct 8 to 5, third. Time 1:19A.
 Second Race-One mile and twenty yards. selling. Van Brunt, 6 to 1, won; Lake View Palace to 1 and to 5, second; Everest to 1, third. Time, 1:4sA.
 Third Race-One mile, selling. MT. Easton, to 1, won; Joe Shelby, to 10 and 2 to D. second; Domise, 5 to 1, third. Time, 1:47ls.
 Fourth Race-Seven furlongs, selling. Mt Washington, 20 to l. won; High Test, 8 to and even second; Mtt Boykin, to l., third. Time, 1892.
 Fifth Race-Seven furlongs, selling. liar ry Lee, 10 to l, won; Lieu Ann, to l and to D. second; Truxillo, even, third. Time, 1:32.
 Sixth Race--Six furlongs. Ettarre, to 1, won: Timorah, 15 to 1 and to l. sec ond; Floridas, 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:171s.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, six furlongs, purse-Icena, Gypsy D., 9S; Under the Rose, Delgado, Canton, Marklein, 100; Hal's Mount. Daz- gle, 1O2 Carnage, Mary Kessler, Blithful, 105; Tewanda, Massacre, 10f; Oninor, Bailey, l10.
 Second race, six furlongs, purse-Fire- light, 9S; Own U, 100; Raymond F., 1O3; Cavaletta Bertha Nell, 105; Globe H., Cher ry Bounce H., Ben Frost. 107; Gypcriver, Nabob, Scrievener, no; Wiggins, 115; Ta- bouret, IF.
 Third race, mile and one-sxteenth, sell ing-Belle Lenore, 93; Admetus, 95; Van- essa, 9S; Joe Bell, 99; Say On, 102; Gioja, 1O2; Wells Street, Evanatus, 104; Inflam- mator, 105
 Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs- Brighton, 92; Alamo, 94; Carlotta C., 1O2; Ella Panzance, 101; Sim w, 107; David, 1l2; Irish Lady 105 Treopia, 103; Verdi, 90
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling-Flori das, Oreusa, 95; Hano Belle, Hot Stuff, Whileaway, Favorine, Dorothy IT.. Nkita, 98; Allie F., 100.
 Sixth race, purse, one mile-Banrica, S9; Kings Pawn, 91; Francis McClelland, Volu- tante, 94; Gov. Bushnell, 99; Jack Hays Jim Conway, 105; Jack of Hearts, Gallilee 10S; Bob Clampitt, 1O9; Future, IT,.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
"FREE BRYAN"
The Pratt City BimetaIIic Club Wants Free Ad-
 mission to Byan's Lecture.

the Pratt City BimetaIlic club was held for the purpose of protesting against the 50-cent admission fee to the Bryan lecture. The following is the resolution adopted: Resolved. That we deplore the necessity which arises that causes charge to be made to hear the address of the Hon. Wm. J. Bryan. A'
 Resolved, That we insist on the address being free, otherwise large majority of our people who desire information on the vital principles of bimetalism will be pricluded from hearing his address.
 Resolved, That the Birmingham papers and the Pratt City Independent be furnish ed copy of these resolutions.
 ". c. POWELL, Chairman. c. B. COMSTOCK, Secretary.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
WILL CONVENE IN NEW YORK.
The Court Martial Trial of Captain Carter,
 Today.

New York, Feb. 28.-The court-martial trying Capt. O. M. Carter, U. s. A., will reconvene in this city tomorrow after a two months session in Savannah. The court will hold sessions in the board room of the armory building on Whitehall street.
 The court has come to New York to ex- anime the accounts of Capt. Carter with the Union Trust company, and it is under stood some effort will be made to get tes- timony from the Knickerbocker Trust company, where Captain Bergen deposited the s570,O00 received on the contracts of 1896 in both Savannah harbor and Cum berland sound
 The impression gathered is that the off, cers of these institutions will refuse to testify, since the court has no power to punish for contempt.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Allotment of Naval Militia

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The navy depart ment has just completed the allotment among the states of the appropriation of $5000O for the assistance of the naval militia organizations. The alotments are smaller this year than heretofore, owing to the fact that while the appropriation remains stationary the organizations are increasing in number hence the effort now being made to secure from congress an in- crease of the appropriation to $s0.0OO. The allotments for southern states are as fol- lows: Florida. $2,00S; Georgia. s2 429; Louis- lana. 1929; North Carolina, $2,4S3; South Carolina A ,6u; Virginia, $47b.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
GREGORYS LAST WISH,
That an Organ Be Placed in Selma Church,
 Will Be Fulfilled.
Special to the Age-Herald.

-iaSpecial to the Age-Herald.
 Selma, Ala, Feb 2S--In the will of the lamented Edward T. Gregory, whose death occurred seven or eight years ago. was a bequest to St. Paul's Episcopal church of sixty-eight shares of stock in the Union Iron works, which was to be disposed Of and with the proceeds an organ purchased. which should be as loving memorial to his idolized daughter, Lottie, who had pre- ceded him to the grave.
 A few days ago the shares of stock were sold and about $4,O0O turned over to the church with which to carry out the donor s bequest.
 comparatively a new one, having been pur- chased only a few years before MT. Gre
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
TUSCALOOSA LIND SALE
To Raise Funds to Induce the Location of Fac- tories.
Special to The Age-Herald.

optCTdT tU
 Tuscaloosa, Ala, Feb 2S-The land sale by the Tuscaloosa Business and Land com- pany association was a big success. The purpose of the sale was to raise funds to be appropriated to induce the location of manufacturing enterprises.
 Two plants have already been secured and work begun. This sale is the first of several to follow, and will enable the Busl- ness association to secure another large en- terprise.
 Fifty-three lots, measuring 25x160 feet, were sold, the purchasers being principally Tuscaloosa citizens, many even buying lots to build on. Prices were pretty good, av- eraging over s200 per lot
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
MRS, WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES fine CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
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The king of retail beer sling CTS has opened the Marcus Sa- loon, corner 3d avenue and 18th street. Fine liquors, those large, elegant, juicy beers and lunch. Two bowling alleys, two pool tables, etc.
 MARCUS s. FEIBELMAN,
 Manager.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. James A. Stratton are respectfully invited to attend his funeral this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of MT. John D. Dwyer, Twelfth avenue and Seventeenth street. South i,
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
THE ALABAMA HOME BUILDING AND
 LOAN ASSOCIATION.
Capital Stock, ss,ooo.ooo.
Receipts From Dec. 1, 1898, to Dec. 1, 1897,
 &278,311.23.

BX58,3II.X3. To admit that the building and loan bus1- ness is not good business is to admit that the members have not enough intelligence to make rules for their own benefit. If the investor Is paid too much, the borrower pays too high rate of interest. If the borrower pays too low a rate the investor gets too small a return.
 The 72-months settlement plan of "The Alabama Home" Is satisfactory to all memf bers. The investor gets 10 per cent. per arl- mum accumulated Interest. The borrower gets the same rate of profit on his stock that the investor does, so that paymenG of SIP dues on a $1, 900 loan the profit on the stock reduces the rate of interest to 780 per cent These are ideal figures and we have realized them and are settling tn,s way every day Now Is good time to join the association Apply to
 W. V. M. ROBERTSON
 General Manager,
 2OO0 First Avenue, Birming ham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Circuit Clerk.

Walter L. Howard annouhces himself q candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. d6tw tf
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

darkness, Williams made his escape and is still at large. It was reported that he received wound in the neck. A brother of Williams, who had joined the band of desperadoes, was arrested and lodged in jail.
 From the Sylacauga Enterprise.
 The s7,500 residence of Mrs. J. P. Oden, five miles west of this place, was destroy ed by fire Thursday night.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

gorys death. It will be sold. and perhaps the finest pipe organ in Alabama will be put in its place.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Third Was a Charm

Last night Howard Watts, a negro con stable from River precinct, brought to the county jail Dan Park, another negro whom he had shot through the hand as he made an attempt to escape. Park was found guilty of burglary about two weeks ago and was sent to jail but made bis escape at secluded point on the road He was captured and started to town and on ar irving at the same spot made his escape again. He was then re-captured ana ms third attempt to escape was made at the same spot, but it was not success, and he will nurse a sore hand in consequence.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
For Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks tho support of the voters of Jefferson count1 for the nomination for the office of cler4 of the circuit court of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democrati( party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
For Probate Judge.

We are authorized to announce J. F. Stiles as candidate for Probate Judg& subject to the nomination of the Demo$ cratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

About time making Gssrdens t the best amateurs
   t will
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus w. Mccarthy asks your sups port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama Subject to tine action of tho democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

Announces himself a candidate for Senior
 Judge of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
JAMES A. MITCHELL.

We are authorized to announce James A. Mitchell as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Associate Judge of the City Court of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
Mr. Charles Al. Senn

Aunounces as candidate for Associate Judge of the City Court of Birmin ghan, subject to the action of the Democratic
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
G. K. HARSH

ia a canidat te for noraination by the dem- ocratic party, for the office of senioE judge of the cay court of Birmingham.
 lO-lO-tL Ii
The age-herald., 1898-03-01

From the cullman Protest
 The poles for the telegraph line which is to connect Cullman with St. Bernard college have been put up.
 From the Thorsby Call.
 man can make a better and easier living on ten acres in Thorsby than on loV acres in the northwest, and have more money over, when the year is out, too. From the Troy Journal.
 n On last Friday the 11th of February, supposed mad dog came through the neighborhood of Highland Home, biting good many dogs and hogs, and passing on to the settlement known as Surles. Tie hit Joe Schofield's little baby through the face and temple and on Sunday after ward the little babe died rom the DUG oi the dog.
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 From the Falkville Chronicle. sss4
 The sale of the old Methodist parsonage at this place has been effected, and the aractinn of A new one on beautiful two acre lot near the church will commence at once.
 From the Russellville News.
 sThe residence of one Mr. Ananfas Reed, about three miles east of the quiet little village of Phil Campbell, was the scene of quite a lively exhibition of fireworks on the night of the 18th, ut. The cansus- belu originated in a writ of arrest being placed in the hands of Sheriff J. w. Hal' for one Henry Williams, an escaped con- yict who was tried and convicted in the circuit court of this county some three or four years ago on the charge of grand larceny: Said Williams served about two months in the pen, when he succeeded in escaping, and, returning to this county. The sheriff summoned posse and pro- ceeded to the residence of said Reed and on their approach to the house the lights were extinguished and Williams began firing on the posse, who had surrounded the house. In order to spare the women and children, the officers refrained from firing through the doors only firing at the flash of Williams gun. MT. Herman Hall received two shots in the eye brow. but suffered no material harm from them. During the melee. and under cover of
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
II. K. WHITE.

We are authorized to announce H. K. White as a candidate for nomination for associate judge of the city court of Bir- mingham, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
NEWS OF THE STATE.

From the culman Protest.
 The poles for the telegraph line which is to connect Cullman with St. Bernard college have been put up.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir-
 mingham.

We are authorized to announce Charles B Powell as a candidate for the above banned office, subject 10 the action of the democratic party u-l0-t1
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
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The age-herald., 1898-03-01
ME FURNISH YOU 2 iergS

some and expensive ciotffr bound book containing larg& cloth samples of our entiro line of Suitings, Pants, etc. Q book which costs us several dollars to get up also Feshier Plate, Instruction book, 1sps Hsasure, Business Cards, btar tionery, Advertising Hatter, yogF name sn Rubber stamp. etc. We also furnish you Q Balssxsn'e
 Ret Conildential Price List. Tha
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 You need collect no money, goods, collect all the money
 Nearly all our goed men set . nplete outfit, but as each out.
 Ourselves against many who
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The age-herald., 1898-03-01

man can make a better and easier living on ten acres in Thorsby than on l6o acres in the northwest, and have more money over, when the year is out, too.
The age-herald., 1898-03-01
ANNOUNcEMEN
Judce Wi. W. Mnkerson

Judge w. w wilkerson Announces himself a candidate. for Senior Judge of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 4a.. MT. Charles A. Senn Anr1ounces as a candidate for Associate Judge of the City Court of Birming gham, subject to the action of the Democratic party. 10
 JAMES A. MITCHELL.
 We are authorized to announce James A. Mitchell as a candidate for the democratic af 9be fer tes couef cs of
 G. R. HARSH ocratic party, for the office of senioE judge of the city court or Birmingham 10-10-tf. u
 II. K. WHITE.
 We are authorized to announce H. K. White a candidate for nomination for associate judge of the city court of Bir- mingham, subject to the action of the democratic party. For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir.
 mingham.
 We are 0ut0OrlzeQ 10 announce CudI4eo B Powell as a candidate for the above named office, subject 10 the action of the democratic party l-l0-t1 For Circuit Court Clerk.
 Fergus w. Mccarthy asks your sups port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama. Subject to the action of tho democratic party. i,
 For Probate Judge.
 We are authorized to announce J. F. Stiles as candidate for Probate Judgd subject to the nomination of the Demo$ cratic party
 Circuit Clerk.
 Walter L. Howard annouhces himself q candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action Qf the democratic party. d6tw tf
 For Circuit Court Clerk. The undersigned respectfully asks tho support of the voters of Jefferson count1 for the nomination for the office of cler4 of the circuit court of Jefferson county2 subject to the action of the democrati4 party.