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The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Catholic Opposes War

St. Joseph, Mo-, April 25.-Bishop Burke has created mild sensation in Catholic circles here by declaring war between the United States and Spain unnecessary, and that it will be a calamity to this govern ment and forever a blot on our national character
 '"The differences between the two govern ments could have been settled by media tion." Bishop Burke said in sermon at the cathedral, land there would have been no war if the pope had been heard"
 The bishop paid President Mckinley a high tribute for efforts to maintain peace, and said the United States went mad He said Catholics could shed blood in this war as they had in all others. He did not advise them to stay out of it. but told them it was their duty to fight for their coun- try Bishop Burke believes the war with Spain will lead to international complica- tions that may involve the United States in war with other nations. Many Catholics are severely criticising the remarks of the bishop A number left the church during the sermon.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
FOOTE WAS FIRST
 TARGET FOR SPAIN

(copywrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press)
 On Board the Associated Press Dispatch Boat Dauntless, Matanzas, Island of Cu- ba, via Key West, Fla, April 25, TAP a. m. The United States torpedo boat Foote, Lieutenant w. Rodgers commanding, has the honor of being the target for the first shots fired by the Spaniards at the Ameri- can flag during the war just begun.
 The firing occurred between and 6 o'clock Saturday evening while the torpedo boat was taking soundings in the harbor off Matanzas.
 She was within 200 or 300 yards of the shore Suddenly Spanish masked battery on the east side of the harbor and not very far distant from the Foote, fired three shots at the torpedo boat They all went wide of their mark and the Foote re- turned leisurely to the Cincinnati, where she reported the result of her soundngs and then announced she had been fired upon.
 ,The Cincinnati was anxious to steam in- stanty and reduce the Spanish batteries, but she was not permitted to do so.
 No captures are reported by the fleet off the MatanZas.
 It is alleged that two Spanish gunboats were seen inshore, but the report could not be verified.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
NOT fEADY FOR PORTO RIC0.
Proclamation Will First Be Issued by tn
 President.

Washington, April 25.-From the fact that the state department has not been called upon so far to prepare any proclamation giving notice of blockade of either Porto Rico or the Philippines, it may be set down as fact that the naval forces are not yet ready to move in that direction
 It is the usual practice, as shown in the proclamation relative to the blockade of the Cuban ports, to give due notice to foreign powers by proclamation of an intention to blockade, and. although it is not absolutely necessary to follow this course, it is be- lieyed the state department will obverse the usual rules.
 It is entirely within the province of an admiral commanding however, if in his opinion an emergency exists sufficieEt to justify it, to establish the blockade first and then give notice, and in the case of the Phillipines it is just possible such a course may be followed in order that the Spanish naval force now at Manila may not be given an opportunity to escape the cap- ture at the hands of the United States Asi- atic squadron.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
.. THE AGE-HERALD BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ABSTRACT co.
 Alabama Abstract Co.,, 20O7 1st Ave. BOOKSBLLERS AND STATIONERS. Smith & Montgomery Book & Stay Go. Lyman X Stone 2012 1st Ave.
 w. H. Owings, 2105 2d Ave. .s.flsi BICYCLE DEALERS. Riddle, Ledbetter Cycle Co.,, 321-23 20th St. BARRIERS.
 Fred Schiling, 1918 1st Ave.
 N. Taccone, 109 18th St.
 Haircut, Shave and Shine 35c N. 20th St. CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
 Florence Cigar Store, Florence Hotel box
 trade a speciality.
 Monarch Tobacco Co.,, 2O9 20th St.
 Eureka Cigar Store, 105 20th St. CEMETERIES.
 The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St. CLOTHING & CENTS FURNISHINGS.
 M. Well & Bro. J. Friedman X Co.,. 1908 1st Ave. DRUGS. ta. Collier Drug Co., 1926 1st Ave. - | J. l.. Parker 1913 1st Ave. Wilmington X Lynch, 1906 1st Ave. FURNITURE.
 H. Herzfeld, 113-115 18th St. .s..
 J. W. Trigg, PIP 2d Ave- " N Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. FISH AND GAME.
 Birmingham Fish Co., 20S-10 10th St. HOTELS. Grand Central, 20th St. at
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Reorganization Completed

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Anniston, April 25.-On last Saturday Mr. J. J. Willett, representing the parties in interest, filed in the probate office of this county a mortgage from the Illinois Car and Equipment company to Illinois Trust and Savings company to secure an issue of bonds of $1,250,O00 This completes the re- organization of the company which was formerly known as the United States Car company, and it is understood provides ample working capital for the Illinois Car and Equipment company, which is now running on full time building cars for va rious railroads and giving employment to over seven hundred hands in this city.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
S|OO to Any Man.
WILL PAY $1OO.OO FOR ANY CASE Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fail
 to Cure.

Of weakness Men Iney lreaC ana Eall to Cure.
 An Omaha company places for the first time before the public a MAGICAL TREATMENT for the cure of Lost Vitali- ty, Nervous and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration of Life Force in old and young men. No worn-out French remedy; con- tains no phosphorous or other harmful drugs. It is a WONDERFUL TREAT MENT-magical in it's effects-posltive in it's cure. All readers who are suffering from a weakness that blights their life causing that mental and physical suffer- ing peculiar to Lost Manhood should write to the STATE MEDICAL COMPANY, Suite 678 Ramage Building, Omaha, Neb and they will send you absolutely FREE, a valuable paper on these diseases, and positive proofs of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Thousands of men, who have lost all hope of cure, are being re- stored by them to perfect condition.
 This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken at home under their directions, or they will pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who prefer to go there for treat ment, if they fail to cure. They are per fectly reliable; have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure, Free Sample, or C.. O. D. fake. They have $250 900 capital and guarantee to cure every case they treat or refund every doliar or their charges may be deposited in a bank to be paid to them when a cure is effected. Write them to-. day. Suite 76S Ramage Building, Omaha.
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The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Volunteering in Large Numbers
Special to The Age-Herald.

Anniston, April 25-The local soldiery are volunteering in large numbers for service in Cuba or anywhere else the United States may choose to send them. Of the Anniston Rifles, Captain G. w. Tumlin and Lieutenats H. H. Mcconnell B. R. Field and S. M. Cheney and 70 per cent. of the active membership have volunteered and 0 large number of recruits have been taken in for active duty. Of the Woodstock Guards, Captain N. S. Perkins and 50 per cent. of the active membership and a num- Der of recruits have volunteered. The en- tire commissioned and non-commissioned staff and 90 per cent. of the membership of the Calhoun Rifles of Oxford have vol- unteered. All three companies are await ing orders.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

JEWELLERS. F. Gluck, 107 20th St. Harry Mercer, 201S 1st Ave.
 LIVERY STABLES. Tennessee Stables, 2014 4th Ave. BAUNDRIES. New Laundry 213 N. 22d St. M MERCHANT TAILORS. M. Well X Bro, 1st Ave. The Peoples Tailor, 1927 1st Ave Theo. B. Furman, 222 Fist St. MUSIC PUBLISHERS AND DEALERS. Southern Music Co.,, 20S-10 Fist St.
 OPTICIANS. P. H. Linnehan, BIO 18th St. PLUMBERS. Ben F. Barbour, 313 N. 20th St. w. G. Lunsford Co.,, 209 22d St. t RESTAURANTS. Paul's Restaurant IA 18th St. SEEDS. | Amzi Golden Go. 1 STOVES AND RANGES. Estes Stove Co.,, 1919 2d Ave. l SALOONS. Peerless Bar, cor. 18th St. and 2d Ave. l The Vestbule Dons Bandbox, 10G Fist St. | Custom House Saloon, 1S17 2d Ave. c. B. Porter & Co.,, 225 18th St. Southside Saloon, 100 South 20th street. | UNDBRTAKERS. l The Erswell Co.,, 112 18th St.
 l WHOLESALE LIQUORS. H. Barnard Sd Ave. and 18th St.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
OAK HILL CEMETERY
Is Not Yet Filled as Has Been Previously
 Reported.

At the last regular meeting of the city council Alderman Mcknight of the ceme- tery committee reported that there were no more lots in Oak Hill cemetery to be sold. He stated, however, that by moving the sexton's house considerable ground space would be gained, which could be laid off in lots and offered for sale.
 It seems that there were some mistake in this statement as it has since been found that there still remains about thirty-fve lots to be sold besides the additional lots that will be gained by moving the sex tons house.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
MAYOR ELLIOTT CASE.
Two Hundred and Fifty Cars to Be Built for
 the Louisville and Nashville.
snecial to The Age-IIerald.

Gadsden, April 25.-Two warrants pro- ceedings for the third trial were heard to- day before Judge Bilbro to oust Mayor Elliott from office and for the third time he came out winner. The matter has now simmered down to a personal persecution by his enemies.
 The Elliott Car company has received an order for 250 coal cars from the Louisville and Nashville railroad and 200 box cars from the New Orleans and Northeastern railroads. This will give them work all simmer.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
War Spirit Runs High
Special to The Agn-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Huntsville Ala. April 25.-The war spirit ran high today when the call was made for volunteers. Sixty-five men enlisted to hll the ranks of Company F. Third regiment Alabama national guard. The company head an election tonight which resulted as follows: Robert l.. May, captain; Humes c. Laugh1n, first lieutenant Clarence Powell, second lieutenant; John Woodward, Jr. second lieutenant. It is estimated that 800 volunteers can be enlisted in Hunts vile if needed.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
One of the First Guns

Chattanooga, April 25.-Three colored soldiers of the Twenty-ffth infantry, led by Dave Madden of Company c, broke into Walter Funkerback's fruit camp near Bat tlefield station last nignt and were supply ing themselves with fruit when young
 Funkerback opened fire on them with a revolver The soldiers returned the fire, when the young man seized shot gun and fired both barrels into the intruders. Mad den fell probably mortally wounded, and the other two soldiers were badly wounded.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
POpulist Primaries
snecial to The Aga-Herald

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Columbiana, Ala, April 25.-As a result of the populist primaries held Saturday. the following nominations were declared by the executive committee today: Probate judge, A. P. Longshore; circuit clerk, J. P. Pear son; representative, w. H. Sturdivant; su- perintendent of education, E. Williams. Longshore defeated G. B. Deans by 126 votes
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet, It cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest com fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot Ease masses tight or new shoes feel easy
 It is a ct-tain cure for sweating, callous and hot, t.sed. aching feet. Try it today Sold by all Druggists and shoe stores By mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. cod.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Volunteer Cavalry
 Special to The Age-Herald

Special to The Age-Herald
 Talladega, April 25-Romain T. Boyd, of this city. is organizing volunteer cavalry company from men of this county. He ex- poets to get sixty men and will easily do so, for he started to enlistng this morning and has between twenty three and thirty already. MT. Boyd will doubtless be
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Ducl About a Wonan

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Leesburg, April 23-This place was the scene of a small-sized war this morning. Albert Tidmore and John Bullock, two prominent young men engaged in a fight about a lady. Bullock was cut up very badly and Tidmore was shot twice.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Supreme Court in Session Snncial to The Are-Herald

Montgomery April 25.-The supreme court of Alabama met today, but adjourned until tomorrow without rendering any decisions Among the prominent attorneys present are Messrs. Denson and Weatherly of Brming- ham and Brown and Parker of Cullman
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Channel Entrance Forbidden

Mobile, Ala, April 25.-Navigation of channel entrance to Mobile bay at night has been forbidden by Secretary of War Alger, and vessels are warned as to care 10 be shown in navigating the channel in day time, all for protection of friendly ves- sels and to aid officers of forts in Keeping proper lookout for advance of the enemys vessels.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Boys Drilling the Streets
Special to the Age-Herald

Special to the Age-Herald.
 Selma, April 25.-Selma was awakened tonight by the terrific blowing of whistles and salute of twenty-one guns arranged by the Journal to announce the signing of the formal declaration of war by Presi- dent Mckinley. Soldier boys are on the streets drilling and much war enthusiasm is evinced. Battery has application of detachment of twenty-five men from Thomasville to go to war with them.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
A Harmless Duel

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Vincent Ala, April 25-Walter r. Bell and James Sims boht white, enr cd in a duel at the depot today. Eleven snots were fired but no one was seriously injured.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Ohe Hundred to the Front
pecial to. The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Gadsden, April 25.-Company c, Etowah Rifles, have 100 men enlisted who will go to the front. Nearly every member will go There are over forty volunteers be- sides the regular members.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

elected captain of the company, and will make a good one. He was resident of Cuba for some time. Forty-two students at the Talladega college, a colored school at this place, volunteered their services Saturday for service in the Cuban war.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
DIR. 0. T. D0zIER,
Southern Medical

Dispensary,
 Chronic, Ncrvou s, Blood, Skin, Genito- Urinary, Private Dis eases, and all diseases peculiar to women, lm- potency, Impediments to Marriage, and all disorders of q delicate nature of either sex Successfully treated at Dispensary or BY MAIL. Book for men only, and question blanks for men and women sent free. Cupp guaranteed
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

Age-H Herald: His Or. Doziers) long experi- stand at the head of the medical profession. Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. Alabama Christian Advocate: His Or. Do- zier's) professional standing is unimpeachable and his character us a gentleman and citizen is above reproach.
 Address DR. 0. T. D01fER
 Cor. 3d Ave. and 18th St, Blrminghirn Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Magnificent Work


 Mir. Browns nomination resulted from several causes. His ability as a lawyer, q strong personal following in three or four counties, and some magnificent convention work, contributed to his success. His chief opponent, MT. BoylSin, had made an eX- ceedingly industrious campaign for months He came to the convention with splendid ly organized following, and it was believed he would be nominated, over both of his contestants on the first ballot. MT. Brown had some politicians behind him, however, who knew their business thoroughly, and his success Is largely due to their untiring loyalty and inimitable efforts.
 Major Culver was the logical candidate for re-nomination. He had served cnly one term He came to the convention with q delegation from his own county, deter mined upon his re-nomination, and his suc- cess only emphasized the well established fact that state officer is, in the minds of the democrats of Alabama, entitled to a second term, unless impeached for cause.
 State Treasurer Ellis and State Auditor White were, very naturally, re-nominated without opposition, for the second term.
 The campaign will not open for several weeks, and there is no intimation at this time who will direct it.
 Appointments for the Mobile and Ohio
 It is stated on good authority that Drs. L.. L. and R. s. Hill have been appointed sur
 
 in Montgomery As the Mobile and Ohio uses the same terminus facilities as the Plant system, and is identified with the Plant, to some extent in other matters here it is believed that the Mobile and Ohio will have the use of the Plant Systems hosp- tai facilities. The Plant has a commodious and we'll equipped hospital near the depot, which is believed to be amply commodious for the needs of both railroads.
 New Afternoon Paper
 The Evening Telegram, a new afternoon paper. made its first appearance this af- ternoon. It is a protege of the Montgom- cry Advertiser, the morning paper pub lished here. The Telegram will print the full Associated Press report and promises to be bright, breezy paper.
 Depot Almost Completed
 The b. autiful new Union depot here is al- most completed. In fact, nothing more than a few finishing touches remain to be added. It will be one of the handsomest denot buildings in the south, and is a source of pride not only here, but all over Alabama.
 The people of Montgomery propose, on the 9th of next month to open and dedicate the new building with proper eclat. A most elaborate flower festival and dedication ceremony has been arranged and a mag nificent banquet will be spread in the large waiting room. The city has long hoped for and worked for a new depot building. There were obstacles that for years render ed the consummation of their hopes im- possible. About year ago, however, the Louisville and Nashville company, with the enterprise that has always characterized
The age-herald., 1898-04-26

it's operations in Alabama, removed these obstacles and proceeded to build the mag niicent structure that now ornaments the river front.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-03
ELOPERS CAUGHT
Wanted to Set Married But stopped
by Detective.

Beauty in distress. Loves dream foiled.
The sleutn of the law in evidence. An
irate father. Elopers caught. Pleading
by the girl in the chief of policies room
in the city building. Her pathetic appeal
for the one she loved-the scene was
touching.
For several weeks Miss Cora Hooker
and Mr.. T. r Pullman have Ionged for
the day when they might be one. The
courtship has gone on since last Decem-
Der. With each succeeding day cupid mas
spread his little hands and from deep
bushes, cooling words, lovers talks, lov-
ers' meetings, two hearts have Joined,
cemented, which will last through all
eternity. The trials have been arduous;
obstacles have hindered their meeting,
but some how, some way, the two have
met. The marriage license has been hid
Cen within the innermost pocket of the
lover for three weeks. For three weeks
the two have tried to be together long
enough TO be united in matrimony. But
the never-sleeping eye of the detective
has spoiled and frustrated the plans of
the lovers. The father came into police
headquarters last night. The two talked.
The father was stern. The daughter
plead as only a young girl can who has
her first love. They talked for an hour
and at last she went home. The stage
never furnished a more dramatic scene.
1t is doubtful if such love can be fore
stalled for long
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-03

and W. c. Dryden Mulvane, Kan, cred
itors Of the Curtis-M Mercantile company,
corporation. doing business under the laws
of Kansas in Wellington, Kan
In the petition they say that they believe
the Curtis Mercantile company owes debts
TO an amount exceeding the sum Of ;2O.-
600. and that the petitioners demands ex-
coed $500. They allege that on the eighth
day of August, 1898. IN Curtis Mercantile
company executed and delivered 10 one
George II. Hunter its chsttel mortgage for
81 79, and did authorize one John T. Stew
art TO place on record another chattel
mortgage for the sum OF 5000 10 said
Stewart. And the Curtis company allege
that the mortgages have beeufexecuted
long time prior to August S. And that
they authorized and advised both Hunter
and Stewart TO file suc, pretended mort
cages for record with the register OF deeds.
The creditors aliege that the ortgages
were fraudulent and void, and a result OF
a conspiracy between Hunter. Stewart and
the Curtis Mercantile company 70 hinder.
delay and detraud the legitimate creditors.
They pray the court 70 declare the Curtis
Mercantile company n a state OF bank
ruptcy and that a warrant be ishued TO
take possession OF all real estate. and #
be distributed according TO laE. It IS
signed and sworn 20 b. all OF the creditors
above mentioned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-03
MAYOR AND HEALTH OFFICERS
Consult and Decide to Enforce the
Law TO Letter

Last night Mayor Ross met with the
members of the board of health in the Of
flee of Dr. ]. W. Shuts, president of the
board, to consult and decide upon some
action TO be taken as a precau tionary
measure against the spread Of contagious
and epidemic diseases in the city. There
has been some anxiety felt by the officials
and mayor over the negligence of parents
of school children whose ailments at the
first indication of indlsposition are so little
thought TO be the first stages Of some
residential disease.
The board OF health and mayor, after a
lengthy discussion over the probabilities
and possibilities of an epidemic OF diph-
liberia or any other contagious disease
have come to but one conclusion, and that
is 10 use every means al hand. including
the enforcement OF section IS OF the city
ordinance 70 check the spread OF an cpl
demic among children. Of the schools OF
the city. Mayor Ross has ordered the
board of health 10 send a member Of the
board to the home OF every person or
child that is reported to show any symp-
toms OF diphtheria or scarlet fever, and
when the family is not able 10 afford the
treatment now generally recognized as the
most successful in such cases, the physi-
clans are authorized TO purchase the anti
tox;ne and report the cases TO the city and
their bill for the treatment and il will be
duly honored. This is in cases where the
parents are not able 20 provide the money.
The board has handed their telephone
numbers in to the Eagle for publication.
and they are as follows: Dr.. J. ". Shuts.
telephone No. Is; DR.. p. y. Ingles. tele-
phone No. "a: DR.. P. Neuman, telephone
No. 4. Anyone teiephoning them can get
their services at once IN case any member
Of the board OF health may be desired
Fer the benefit OF those VINO are rot IA
m.liar with the city ordinance, the board
OF heath ard Mayor Ross have requested
the same published.
Section IS reads as follows: n al cases
OF pes;ilental. contagious or epidemic dts
eases. where there is 10 attending physi-
clan, the case shall be reported 20 Ire
beard 81 health b. the parents Z any, or
BY any member ot the family not minor:
or II in e public house by the proprietor
thereof. or BY any citizen having cogni-
zance OF the case. and a failure 20 make
such report BY anyone. other than Physi-
clan. whose duty 81 shan be 20 make such
report shall be punished BY fine % not
less than s. nor more than sso
Section "a says: Any person who SHAH
neglect Or fan 10 comply with any order
rule o. regulation SO made shall upon con-
vict:oa &c fined II 8 sun not exceeding
$40.