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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-15

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prettier background to show off their nat

pretter background to show off their nat
ural loneliness.
At noon exactly as the clock in the
steeple above finished striking its solemn
tones, the bridal procession marcehd into
the church, keeping time to the beautiful
march played by Mrs. McKinnon. The
ushers, four in number, proceeded down the
two aisles of the church, coming in from
opposite doors. They were followed by the
attendants, twenty-five in number, the la
dies ON one side, the gentlemen on the
other, and coming in first one, then in twos
and alternating throughout. The young
ladies, who are Selma's and Alabama's
fairest daughters were gowned in white
pique dresses and wore white leghorn hats,
trimmed with roses, forget-me-nots and
other flowers. Four little flower girl, pre-
coded the bride and her maid OF nonor,
Miss Nicholson. The groom came in with
his brother, Mr.. A. c. Davidson.
Miss Phillips, beautiful brunette, was
gowned in white figured point de esprit,
over turquois blue taffeta with a wide tur-
quois sash. She wore a beautiful white
1eghorn hat, with American Beauties on
it and caught with a bluestone buckle
She carried bunch of exquisite American
Beauties. Her maid of honor, Miss Mich
olson, of Grenada, Miss, wore pink net
over pink taffeta and was beautiful under
white leghorn with pink roses.
The bride is a daughter Of DIR. w. c.
PnllllpS ana IS or one OF the Oldest fami-
lies in this county. The groom is a son of
Hon. A. c. Davidson, ex-congressman from
the Fourth Congressional district. His
home is in Uniontown. No more popular
young man lives in the county.
After the ceremony lunch was given
the welded party by Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Davidson at their home on Lipsey street.
At $3.50 Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson left for a
trip to New York, carrying with them a
lot of good wishes and congratulations.
Today at 2:30 at the home of the brides
parents occurred quiet, but none the less
happy, wedding in which Miss Augusta Nc
Kee was Joined in wedlock to Mr. James
Alfred, of Troy Ala, Rev. L. g. Harris
officiating.
Miss Mckee is a young lady of a noble
character and charming personality,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs H. l.. Mckee.
The groom is an employ of the Plant sys-
tenn at Troy, and is young man of ster-
ling worth. The newly married couple left
at $3.50 for their future home.
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ORDERS OF SUPREME COURT.
There Was No Further Business and the Body
Adjourned Until Monday.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery, April H.-The following or
ders were granted by the supreme court to-
day:
Peyton Pinckard, administrator, VS.. w.
w. Still, from Chambers circuit court af-
frmed, no errors assigned.
Central of Georgia Railroad company VS..
Toney Tarver, jr., from Russell circuit
court. Submitted on briefs.
Frank M. Bum VS.. the state of Alabama,
from Macon county court Submitted on
briefs.
George B. Burks VS.. the state of Alabama,
from Tallapoosa circuit court. Continued,
no counsel appearing.
James Traywick VS.. the state of Alabama,
from Chiffon circuit court. Appeal dis
missed-no question reserved.
Dave Cunningham VS.. the state of Ala
bama, from Elmore circuit court. Sub
mitted on briefs.
Louisa v. Kidd, ct al, VS.. Louis A. Bates,
from Gilmore probate court. Argued and
submitted.
Elk parte Jesse F. Jackson, petition for
mandamus. Submitted on briefs.
There being no further business before
the court the court adjourned until Mon
day, the 18th inst, when the Sixth division,
composed of cases from the following coun-
ties, will be heard: Blount, Cullman, Fay
cite, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens,
Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.
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MATTERS AT RAMSEY.
Farmers Forming Company to Fight for Gu
ban Independence.
Special to The Age-Herald.


Ramsey, April 1.-THE recent cold
weather has damaged the corn crop slight
ly, but it is believed the cotton and fruit
crops are uninjured.
Politics in Sumter county passed away
quietly in the recent primaries. The county
silver candidates rather got the worst OF it
owing to the fruitless effort to make the
money question an issue for county offices.
In the event of war with Spain the farm
ing element about here will be represented.
Hugh Long, planter near Gainesville, and
other parties have begun organizing mill
tary companies among the white farmers.
The movement is receiving patriotic re-
Spouse.
1t is rumored here that african Char
ley" alias Charley Moccasin," alias
Charley Democracy" is in one of the jails
at Birmingham. african Charley" is the
notorious negro swindler who reaped a rich
harvest here few months ago among the
negroes on a spurious African colonization
scheme. 1t is hoped that the report of his
incarceration is true, and that the Jeffer-
son county authorities will put him where
he will have further opportunities to
play on the credulity of country negroes.
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the support and admiration not only of our
own party but the entire people of our
whole state. -.
Resolved, second, That by the precedent
of our party the Hon Y. S. White. the
Hon. G. F. Ellis and the Hon / F. CULVER
are entitled to denomination by the
democratic party Of The state. and we In
struct our state delegates to give them
their hearty support.
Resolved, third, That we instruct our
delegation to vote unanimously for the NOM
ination of Major D. s. Bethune for judge of
the Third Judicial circuit, and do every
thing in their power to secure him the NOM
nation.
Resolved That this convention allow
Major Culver and Major Bethune to select
eighteen delegates to represent this county
and their interests in the state, chancery
and judicial conventions at Montgomery
on the goth of April, 1898.
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TWO WEDDINGS AT SELMA.
]. Howard Davidson Welded to Miss Phillips at
High Noon.
Special to. The Age-Herald.

Selma, Ala, April 14-Perhaps no prettier
scene was ever presented to delight mortal
eyes than that at the First presbyterian
church today at high noon, when the words
were s. oxen that Joined Miss Nan Phillips
and Mr. j. Howard Davidson, two of CEN
trail Alabama's most prominent young peo-
ple in the holy bonds of matrimony.
The church, at all times beautiful, was
perfect picture of loneliness after the skill
full hands of Mrs. w. r. Peacock had fin
ished their labor of love. The altar was
hidden by a mass of ferns an6 palms, tho
railing being entwined with vine of roses.
Roses and potted plants were tastefully
arranged, and no bridal party ever had q
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TaIIapoosa County

Dadeville, April H-The convention to
select delegates to the state convention, and
also to select delegates to the judicial and
chancery conventions, was called to order
at l D. m. yesterday. Rev. A. G. Miller was
made permanent chairman. Resolution Of
fered by Col. Thos L. Bulger, endorsing the
Chicago platform, and the administration
of Hon. JOS f. Johnston, was unanimously
carried.
Delegates to the state convention were
instr io al u vote for jos j. JCh, ston foI
governor, Thos. N. Mcclellan for chief
justice of the supreme court, and J. R.
Dowdle for associate justice of supreme
court
The following are the delegates to the
onel T. L. Bulger, VIM. Gray, r. L. john
ston, w. L. Waters, DR.. A. ] Coley, A. j.
Nolan and A. B. Hooper. Delegates to the
judicial convention were instructed to cast
the vote for Tallopoosa county for the
Hon. N. d. benson, for judge of the Fifth
judicial circuit.
Tallapoosa county has two candidates for
chancellor of the Northeastern chancery
division. They are w. M. Lackey, of Dade-
vile, and H. j. Gillian of Alexander City.
Convention instructed delegates to vote as
a unit for these candidates as long as both
or either were in the field. Delegates to the
judicial and chancery convention are as
follows: j. E. Walker, J. L. Thornton, Ross
Barton, E. p. Rock, J. A. O'Neal, w. C.
Mcintosh and w. C. Stone.
Convention to nominate candidates for
the various county offices of this county
will be held on June 20.
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MARENGO AND
=. TALLAPOOSA
Instruct Their Delegates for Nc
ClelIan for Chief Justice.
BUTLER COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Wants the Cuban Question Referred to Com
mittee of Two, 10 Be Composed of
Fitzhugh Lee and Fight
ing Bob Evans.
Butler County

special TO Inc Age-Herald.
Greenvile, April 13.-The democratic
county convention held here today was
largely attended, and everything passed
off tremendously. Judge L. NJ. Lane was
made temporary and afterwards perma-
nent chairman, and Messrs. w. II. Rey-
taries. The routine business having been
disposed of, the convention proceeded to
elect fourteen delegates, each to the judi
cial, chancery and state conventions, when
the following recommendation was unani-
mously adopted, namely: That the dele
gates to the conventions be allowed one
half vote each; that they cast their vote
as a unit and that no proxies be allowed,
but the majority of those delegates attend
ing shall cast the vote of the county.
The following resolutions were also unan-
imously adopted, to-wit:
Resolved, That we reaffirm our allegiance
to the principles of democracy and good
government, as declared and promulgated
in and by the platform adopted by the DEM
ocratic party in national convention al
Chicago.
We are in hearty accord with the efforts
of our present state administration, for
fair. economical and honest administra
tion and the development OF the agrlcui
tural and other internal resources OF the
state. .,.,
We declare ourselves in favor of more
nerfect system of public instruction potr
in the common schools and the agricui
tural institutes of the state
Tn the person of the Hon. p. r. Adams
we present to the people of Alabama
candidate for the Office of secretary Vi
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The MAY FESTIVAL
OF the German Society Will Positively lake
Place as Announced.

trary," said Emil Lesser to an Age-Herald
reporter yesterday, 1.-THE German American
Union will most positively have their May
festival according to the programme.
There was little hitch about getting re-
duced rates on the railroads, and for that
reason somebody started the report that
the festival had to be given up.
+ But whether we get cheap rates on the
railroads or not the entire programme will
be carried through as published. The work
-on the various features of the programme
is progressing smoothly and everything
will be in fine shape by May s.
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DIR. Fox Coming to Birmingham
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, April 14-Dr. George Henry
Fox, of New York City, a specialist in the
treatment of skin diseases, is in the city,
and on his way to Birmingham, where he
will attend the State Medical association
on next Tuesday, and read a paper on that
subject. The medical brotherhood of this
city have given DIR. Fox a genuine Mont
gomery greeting, and a full delegation from
here will be in Birmingham at the state
convention. DIR. L. L. Hill has been es-
pecialy instrumental in getting DR.. Fox
to be present at the State Medical associa-
ton, and he has assured your correspon-
dent that his lecture on the disease of the
skin will be a very valuable paper in the
medical profession of this state and in the
profession of the world.
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Jones, Stell Blake, r. H. Harris, John T.
Hefin, J. w. Fuller and M. F. Usery. AS
delegates to the judiciary: f. p. Nichols,
W. A. Handey, f. P. Randle, ]. T. Var
brough, j. T. Kaylor and r. e. Taylor For
the chancery: A. ]. Driver, A. M. Aubrey,
G. w. Stevens, J. w. Overton, s. B. Cas-
ton and T. ]. Thomson.
The following resolution on the judge of
this district was unanimously passed:
Resolved, That the elevated standard of
our judiciary has found q worthy expo
nent in the person of the Hon. N. D. Dem
son, and this convention cordially recon-
mends him for denomination.
The state delegation was also instructed
to vote as a unit for the Hon. J. r. Dow
dell as associate justice.
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WOULD-BE LYNCHeRS FAILED
Sheriff and His Deputy BraveIy Defend a
Prisoner.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Selma, April 4.-Last night at midnight
an attempt was made to secure a negro
who ives confined in the Dallas jail by a
party of eight men from across the river.
They gained entrance into the lower part of
the jail, by pretending to have prisoner.
Once in, they demanded of the jailer,
Aycock, the keys, which he refused and
called loudly for help. Deputy Sheriff Len
Davis came to his assistance and they
drove the men out.
They wanted the negro Henry Quarles,
charged with completely In the attempted
assassination of Mr.. H. A. Hardy, and for
which negro was lynched a few weeks
ago. The police were communicated with
and the Jail reinforced.
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Four d In Bad Condition
Special to The Age-Herald.

Huntsville, Ala, April 14.-Coonel E.
l.. Higdon. of the Third regiment,
A. N. G., and Captain Samuel G.
Jones, U. s. A.. inspected the arms and
equipment of Company last night and
found them to be in very bad condition
The inspectors will recommend that the
company be supplied with new rifles and
accoutrements anw new uniforms. Com
pany F is at present without a captain,
Captain Fletcher having resigned recently
to accept position on the colonel's staff,
and an election will be ordered within the
next few days.
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Cleburne County
Special to The Age-Herald

Special TO The Age-HeraId
Edwardsville, Ala, April 1.-THE county
democratic convention met here yesterday.
Judge A. A. Hurst was nominated on first
ballot for probate Judge and W. M. Gar
rett for representative. The convention
was one of the largest and most harmoni-
Gus ever held in this county. The follow
ing delegates to the state convention were
elected: ]. B. Merrill, w. p. Howell, A. e.
Carruth and j. A. Westerland.
The delegates were instructed to vote
for Prof. Jno. w. Abercrombie for state
superintendent of education and for B. B.
Bridges, of this place, for chancellor. The
contest for chief justice did not enter this
county and it is not known who the dele
gates will support.
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WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES
The New Eleventh Avenue Car Line Will Be
Opened Today.

After months of waiting the residents of
Eleventh avenue on the South Highlands
will behold the gladening sight of 'iectric
car.
The track has all been completed, the
trolley wire stretched, the solitary car that
is to operate on this isolated division Is
all in readiness and the initial trip will be
made today about noon.
Mr.. e. N. Cullom, the eleventh avenue
man. will be on hand, it is said, to smash
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the confidence and respect of all whom he
met. He is pleasant gentleman, an able
physician, and is recognized as the leading
authority in the treatment of all diseases
of a private nature. May he live long and
enjoy the reputation he has so richly mer-
ited.-Age-Herald. -.
treat only private diseases, Syphilis.
Gonorrhoea, elect Structure, Womb Trou.
bles, Lost Manhood, ete.
You may not know me personally. If not
/ refer you with permission to the First
National bank, the Alabama National
bank, Steiner Bros, bankers, the jefferson
County Savings bank, all of this city, as
cure many patients by mail treatment.
Write or call at my office. All consulta-
uons and correspondence strictly confiden-
tial Office Jefferson County bank building.
corner Second avenue and Twenty first st.,
Birmingham, Ala. Yours truly,
Y E. HOLLOWAY, NJ D.,
Specialist Private Diseases.
Proprietor OF Holloway's Private Medical
Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
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CuHman County
Special to The Age-Herald.

Cullman, April 14.-Cullman county on
yesterday held her county convention to
declare the result of the primary election
held on the 9th by the democratic party.
John F. Boyer was selected as chairman
of the convention, M. L. Robertson and
William Richard secretaries
The following named persons were de-
clared to be the nominees of the demo-
cratic party for the August election:
w. T. l.. Cofer, for representative; s. L..
Fuller for probate pudge; o. s. Roden,
for circuit clerk; T. NJ. White, superin-
tendent of education; Charles L.. York,
r. P. White, A. H. O'Rear, T. j. Matson,
commissioners.
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A New Committee
Special to The Age-Herald

Special to The Age-Herald
Huntsville. Ala, April 14--A new execu-
tive committee was appointed by the demo-
Gratis OF Madison county yesterday as fol-
lows: Tancrcd Belts, chairman: JOS T..
McGehee, J. w. Battle, e. H. Foster, Jr..
and Henry Mcdonnell This committee
may take an active part in the coming con-
gressioral campaign. Three of the COM
mitteemen are supporters of Gen. Jos.
Wheeler for congress and two for Judge
Richardson.
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New superintendent of Education
special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery. Ala, April 14.-Superin-
tendcnt of Education Turner has appoint
ed Mr.. John A. Thompson, of Pine Level,
county superintendent of education of
Montgomery county to succeed DR.. ]. j.
Hunter, resigned. He was strongly en-
dorsed for the place. The impeachment
proceedings against the former Incumbent
have been dismissed.
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bottle of wine on the canary sides of the
new car, and to christen it the "Pilgrim's
Hope"
Owing to an injunction the car cannot
cross the Highland Avenue and Belt rail-
way line at Nineteenth street, so, for the
present, transfer checks to and from the
main line on Twentieth street will be
given. Good sidewalks supply the missing
link
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Randolph County

Roanoke, April 1.-THE democratic con-
vention of Randolph county was called to
order yesterday by Chairman Blake. On
motion, Captain w. A. Handley was made
permanent chairman, and S. E. Davis was
elected as secretary. A committee, consist
Ing of one from each beat in the county,
was appointed to retire and select delegates
to the state. judiciary and chancery con-
ventions. The following were selected as
delegates to the state convention: B. c.
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Special to The Age-Herald,

Z -. Special to Tie Age-Herald. 49,
Faunsdale, April 14-The convention at
Linden today nominated s. P. Prowell for
probate judge and d. ]. Meador for state
senator The delegation to state convention
is largely for Mcclellan, and instructed for
W. M. Selden for commissioner of agricul-
ture.
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Acquitted of Charge of Murder
snecial to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Ala, April 4.-In the city
court Mamie Levy, charged with assault
to murder Adolphus Gerald, jr, son of the
chief of police is also indicted for assault
to murder, it being charged he shot a ne
gro boy, William Mcmillan. He was &C.
quilted.
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and R. e. Cook. county commissioners.
With much enthusiasm the legislature
nominees were instructed by large ma
1ority to vote and use their influence for
Hon. j. b. Graham for solicitor of the
seventh Judicial district. rvf~s n'-f-i -
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Lauderdale County


KJPOOIdfI 70
Florence April ADMINISTRATION shows
Lauderdale county delegates to state con-
vention will support Coleman for chief JUS
tice though uninstructed.
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state, whose genial disposition, splendid
business habits, and ability, coupled with
his sterling integrity of character, pre-
eminently fit him for the office he seeks,
the delegates to the state convention are
instructed to vote as unit for him.
We are in favor of referring the Cuban
question to committee of two, said COM
milttee to be composed of General Fitz-
hugh Lee and Fighting Bob Evans,
with full power to act.
AS a man whose integrity and legal at
tainments, eminently fit him for the place,
we endorse the candidacy of Hon. ]. G..
Richardson for Judge of the Second Ju-
dicial Circuit of Alabama, and the dele
gates to the judicial convention are in
structed to vote as a unit for his nominal
ton.
We endorse the course IN congress Of
our able and brainy representative, Hon.
Jesse F. Stallings. Also,
Be 1t resolved by this convention, That
a primary election be held in this county
at the various voting places for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for a rep
resentative in the next General Assembly,
judge of probate, clerk of the circuit
court, county superintendent of educa-
ton and two county commissioners.
Be it further resolved, That said pri-
mary election be held on the first Satur-
day in June, 1898, and that all white vot-
ers of the county not legally disqualified
be allowed to vote in said election.
Be it further resolved, That all white
persons eligible to different offices to
which they may aspire and who will abide
the result of the election, may offer as
candidates and be voted for as such in
said primary election.
Be 1t further resolved, That the executive
committee selected by this convention meet
as soon after the adjournment of this con-
vention as practicable and adopt such rules
and regulations for the management or
said primary election and appoint such
managers thereof as will insure perfectly
fair and honest election.
On motion, ]. Lee Long was elected chair
man of the county executive committee
and N. ". Clopton, w. P. Mckenzie and
J. o. Bryan were elected as central COM
mitteemen, when the convention adjourned
sine die.
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Talladeea County
Special to The Age-Hers

Special to The Age-Herald.
Lincoln, April 1.-THE democratic county
convention met in Tallageda yesterday and
made the following nominations:
j. r. Camp, probate Judge; ]. A. Huey
circuit clerk; w. ]. Cannon and e. c.
Cameron, representatives.; M. H. Hansard
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A COMPLIMENT.

Among I h Q
physicians of
the city of
Blrming h a m
none have had
the experience
of DR.. Hollo-
way In the
treatment o T
private d 1 8 .
eases. He To-
Gated a n q
co1nmnenc e q
the practice of
his special t y
in this city
years Def o r 9
others C a me,
and by his
skill and abill-
ty has always
stood at the
head. gaining
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money if 1t fails t
cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. Q. OF
each tablet.
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Bullock County

Resolved, first, It Is with great pleasure
and pride that we, as the convention of
the democratic party of Bullock county,
indorse the present state democratic adj
ministration, presided over by our most
worthy and efficient governor. Joseph F.
Johnston. who. by his wise and economic
direction and management, is entitled to