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The age-herald., 1898-03-12
SPRING, BEAUTIFUL SPRING
Signs of Activity Among the
 Local Merchants. THE PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT Tempting Styles in BonnetS and frils, While The Men Folk Fear to Think of
 the Bills.

The city is beginning to show signs of a prosperous spring. The mercantile houses, both wholesale and retail, have taken on an air of activity after the brief lull fol- lowing the holiday trade.
 Among the dry goods houses many cases of bright patterned goods are being re- ceived and placed on sale to tempt the lib- eral purses of the feminine portion of the population in quest of an Easter outfit
 Many beautiful suggestions in millinery are shown, and the heart of the average married man quakes with fear as he pass es the neatly arranged show window pla- carded with such catchy tickets as. IA Dream, only $15;' Spring '9S, $14g9;" "Parisian, $17.A;" Up to Date, $12;" stylish, $2o;" Latest Creation,' s22.
 Dainty kerchlefs, brilliant ties correct gloves, delicate laces and many new novel; ties which heretofore never have been shown, are displayed in wonderful quanti- ties and qualities.
 The attentive cluerks and accommodate ing salesladies are kept busy waiting on the crowds of anxious purchasers, while the merchants, with faces wreathed in smiles, give their personal attention to the wants of the fair patrons.
 In the clothing trade the spring styles in a wonderful array of natty suitings are shown. Shirts in negligee and dress bos- oms, ties in a superabundance of styles and hues, hats, hose, handekerchiefs and what not, all serve to whet the appetite of the fellow who needs a new wardrobe.
 The shoe dealers are not behind their ellow-merchants, and the spring Lines shown are among the prettiest ever seen in this city.
 The styles in groceries have undergone little change since last year. but new del- icacies have been added, and bright la bells and fresh goods keep pace with the other lines of trade.
 Among the wholesalers. trade from the surrounding country is reported good, while collections are being made with a wonderful regularity.
 It can be said that every line of business the seasons business will be the largest ever done in the city.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
BIRMINGHAM'S
 TEAM SIGNED Haller Wires the Names to The As0-
 Herald. ALL OF THEM YOUNGSTERS At Least Their Names Are New to the
 South. FAITH IN HALLER'S JUDGMENT Is All the Public Has to Do-lt Is Hoped That They Are Good Men
 Some Food For
 the Fans.

At last the names of the players signed by Manager Taller have been given out. The team will be entirely completed by Monday
 The men signed are all new ones to the Southern League, but those who know Manager Haller have implicit faith in his judgment and are confident that team he selects will be a good one. Following are the men signed:
 Pitchers-Switzer, Wilig and Ponser.
 Catcher-LaPorte.
 First Baseman-Haller.
 Second Baseman-Montgomery.
 Third Baseman-Veitch.
 Center Fielder-Shehan.
 Left Fielder-KnoX.
 Right F'ielder-Relley.
 Utility Man-Vallendorff.
 Catcher LaPorte was signed by Milwau- kee, of the Western League, but as the Brewers had a surplus of catchers, Man ager Haller was able to secure him to do the receiving for Brmingham's twrlers.
 President Baugh and J. B. McClary, of the local club, yesterday received letters from Secretary and Treasurer Allen l.. Eaton saying that everything was pro- gressing excellently and that all prelimin- ary arrangements for the season were be- ing made. MT. Eaton will return to Bir- mingham in few days.
 President Baugh will make arrangements for uniforms, bats, balls, etc., and the park tice games with Bessemer, Blocton, Annis- ton, Tuscaloosa and other Alabama towns will be arranged. Ere long the voice of the umpire will be heard in the land and even a war with Spain will not be sufficient to keep the cranks away from the games.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
REY. JENKINS LLOYD JONES The Eminent Christian Divine,
 of Chicago, OCCUPIED THE PULPIT At Temple Emanuel Last Nght-He Preached the Doctrines of Humanity to a
 Large Congregation.

The regular Friday night services at Temple Emanuel last night were of an unusual nature. Rev Jenkins Lloyd Jones, the eminent Christian divine, pas tor of All-Souls church Chicago, occu- pied the pulpit of Rabbi Newfield
 The coming of Dr. Jones had been herald ed through the press and at 7:3O p. m the beautiful little temple was filled with Jew and Gentle, representatives from every de- nomination in the city being present.
 After the regular service Rabbi Newfield introduced Dr. Jones with a few remarks stating that he was happy to be able to introduce in his pulpit the distinguished divine.
 Dr. Jones, who was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the Parlia- ment of Religions held at Chicago during the worlds fair in 1893, chose as his sub jeet "The Parliament of Religion and What Next''
 The reverend gentleman at once entered into his subject, giving a brief history of it's inception and the subsequent work which was necessary to carry it to suc- cessful issue. The obstacles that were met and overcome and the great work which was finally accomplished.
 Dr. Jones is a most interesting speaker, possessing an excellent voice, his articula- tion being especially clear and distinct.
 His delivery IS Srace1ui ana enlnuSldSllc. He possesses a degree of magnetism that enthuses his audience to a thorough ap- preciation of his eloquence and his lofty sentiments.
 The several pictures that he drew from the incidents of the meeting were truly gems of thought and while his limited time forbade more than general resume of the work of the parliament, he communicated to his hearers the salient points, which he illustrated with several wel-told and ap- plicable stories and parables.
 .'The bringing together of the representa- lives of every creed of any importance in the world" he said, twas venturesome undertaking and the result was matter of conjecture
 "The parliament had proven. however, to be the greatest event in the history of re- ligion where the Christian, the Pagan and the Jew had stood together upon the com mon creed of humanity and brotherhood' '
 The speaker then took up the question, "What Next?" and made an eloquent plea for the practical application of the princi- ples of fellowship and humanity, coming from what source they might, that would regenerate the world in a spirit of Godli- ness and eradicate the evil and crime that now existed. In an outburst of eloquence he brought his interesting address to a close. Many of the congregation shook hands with the reverend gentleman after the services.
 The music under the direction of Prof. Guckenburger was magnificent, the sev- eral selections by the choir of twenty voices being excellently we'll rendered.
 pr. Jones left at 10:20 p. m. via the Queen and Crescent route for Vicksburg, Miss. where he will lecture tonight before the Lyceum of that city.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
BIRMINGHAM VICTORIOUS
5 to 4 Was the Exciting Score of the Chat
 tanooga Game Last Night.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Chattanooga, March 1.-Birmihgham wins the second game of the championship basket ball series by score of to 4.
 The game was a hotly contested one and intensely exciting throughout The first half ended rather gloomily for Birmingham, the score being to in Chattanooga's fa- vor. This goal was thrown by Capt. Walter Wright, and the audience gave him numer- ous cheers. But in the second half Bir- mingham pulled itself together, and by two goals from the field by Redd and one goal from foul by Dean, the game was won. Chattanooga made one more goal in this half, making the score to 4.
 The lineup was as follows::
 Birmingham. Position. Chattanooga. Redd... ... ...Center... ...E. M Wright McDonough ..R. Forward. Walker Wright Dean... ... ...L. Forward.... w. Oehmig Jones'. -. ...R. Guard... .....R. Steward Underworld. ..L. Guard... .....R. Howell
 The referee was Phillips of Chattanooga and the umpires. Miles of Birmingham and Steward of Chattanooga.
 The Birmingham was terribly weakened by the loss of Capt French and Ed War ren. Their loss destroyed much of the team work which the team had perfected. Any
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Court News From Jasper
Special to The Age-Herald.

Jasper, Ala, March 1.-The criminal docket of the spring term of the circuit court was finished here yesterday. Sey- eral important criminal cases were settled. John Linnehan, white was sentenced 10 one year of hard labor for nrans,aughter n the second degree, and an additional term of eight months for costs. This was Linnehan's third trial.
 WIFI Allison, white was sentenced to the pententiary for twelve years for murder in t,. sec ond degree. George Ellis. col ,r- ed, was convicted of murder m the first degree and sentenced to life imprison- ment WiIl A. Edwards, for continued burglary and grand larceny. fifteen years; George Johnson. for the same offense. was sent up for six years. ohm Bottom, white, was acquitbe of the charge of murder.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
JUDAS MACCABEUS..
Chors Are Rehearsing For the Great Musical
 Event.

HandaPs great oratorio, Judas Macca- beus" which wdll be presented on the 1Tth instant for the benefit of the organ fund of Temple Emanuel! promises to be one of the greatest musical events In the history of the city. The choirs consisting of about seventy voices, and children's choir of forty voices, are rehearsing reg ularfy.
 A rehearsal of the children's choir will be held at Temple Emanuel at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 night at o'clock at St. Mary's-on-the- Highlands.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
WILL SEND DElEGAT l0NR.
Mobile and New Orleans Will Be Represented
 at the May Festival.

A letter was received in this city yester- day from Emil Lesser, who is at present in New Orleans, giving very encouraging reports in regard to the May festival of the Birmingham German Turnveren, which is to be held in this city month after next
 Mr. Lesser's visit to Mobile and New Orleans was to interest the big German societies of those two cities in the festival and have them send large delegations upon that occasion. He says that they are mani- festing a great interest in the work and that it is almost an assured fact that large delegations would be present to represent their cities.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
PERSONAL.

M. M. Warren, of Montgomery, is in the city.
 John H. Sheffey, of Huntsville, is in the city
 H. H. Chamberlayne, of Patton, is in Birmingham
 B. ". Whitfield. of Galloway, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 J. r. Washburn, of Montgomery, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Herman Pfaff, of Jennings, Ala, was in the city yesterday.
 Solicitor c. w. Ferguson, of the Tenth ju- dicial circult has returned from Jasper, where for several weeks he has been at tending court.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
THE "CIT'S" TICKET |S 4 GO According to Statement of Pop
 uIiSt Grove. REPUBLICANS MAY BE ON II Populst Leader Would Affiliate With the Devil to Break Up What He Calls the
 Democratic Machine.

During the past few days there has been many rumors on the street to the effect that "citizens ticket would be put in the field by those who do not coincide with the views of the county democratic execu- tive committee in declaring for a conven- tion to nominate legislative candidates, backed by the populists. Many have laughed at the idea, but the fact that such scheme is on foot was confirmed by an interview with Dr. G. B. Grove, promi- nent populist leader, last night.
 q hear a great many rumors on the street." said Dr. Grove, "that there is no such movement on foot as the citizens ticket By others, 1t is said that if there Is such a movement on foot, it Is all a farce and that it will not poll hundred votes in the August election
 "There is such movement on foot and furthermore it is not so weak as some people imagine.
 We are not in a position to give out our plans yet, for they have not been per- fected. Matters will probably not all be arranged until the meeting of the pop uists to be held in this city tomorrow week.
 Not Representative Body
 'The meeting which was held here last Saturday by a number of former populists for the purpose of taking the populists back to the democrats in body was not a representative meeting and the peoples party will not loose anything by the de- parture of some of the few that were pres ent. In fact, 1t Is our gain and the dem- ocrat's loss. The peoples party is glad to be rid of such dead timber as these and few other backsliders that have 'gone over" within the last few years. I have talked with Chairman Dean, of the state executive committee of our party, and am convinced that the peoples party is on a better footing than it has been since 1892 I have not the slightest reasons for believing that Jefferson county is an exception to the other counties of the state.
 Opponents of Machine Democracy
 "We call it the citizens ticket because we hope to enlist in the movement all the opponents of the machine democracy. We offer to let the people nominate their own lawmakers, which the democrats do not of honest elections and the democrats are as corrupt as ever.'
 'Is it true that two or three republicans will be nominated on the citizens ticket in order to secure the support of that par typ" was asked.
 That is not improbable" replied Dr. Grove, "although no such deal as that has been made yet.
 'But as I have often said on the stump in this county, I would affiliate with the devil himself, if necessary to break up the democratic machine of this county"
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
DRAIN SEWER
To Connect the Cellar of the Hewlett Block
 With a Storm Sewer.

A gang of laborers begun work yester- day digging big ditch in Twentieth street between First and Morris avenues. ju A drain sewer is being constituted between those two avenues in order to drain the large cellar of the Hewitt block, corner First avenue and Twentieth street. So much water collects in that cellar that it was found necessary to drain it into, the. big storm sewer on Morris avenue.
 This trouble has existed for some time and on several occasions a steamer from the fire department has been employed to DIlmD 1t out.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
A Sudden Death

Pond Berry, a negro laborer employed at the brick yard of J. R. Copeland, in the northeastern part of the city, died sud- denly at noon yesterday from hemor- rhage.
 The negro had been employed by MT. Copeland for some years. He was mar
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

Manager Watkins is at Little Rock with his Pirates Oliver Patsy Tebeau is at Hot Springs with his Indians-minus the real Indian, the mighty Sockalexis. Sock Is said to be in Turkish bath establishment at Cleveland, resting after serious bout with the proverbial enemy of the red man. He will be the last Cleveland playr to join the team, but in good condition; he will promise Tebeau not to repeat the ex- cesses that caused his downfall last sea- son. Sockalexis has plenty to learn about fielding, says MT. Tebeau. but the Penob- scot has a vicious way of lunging at the ball that causes three-baggers very often, and he Is required by the team It is Wat kns intention to schedule several prac- tice games between the pirats and Indians very soon.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
COTTON RECEIPTS.
A Grand Total of 106.928 Bales for the
 Season.

Cotton receipts for the week ending Thursday night. March 10. show an im- provement over the few weeks preceding.
 The correct report of that week shows that 1,796 bales were received and 1,93S bales shipped
 The total for the season Is 106,928 bales and the shipments 96,759 bales, leaving a stock on hand of 16.169 bales. Fourteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-one bales were received in wagons.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
."DR. RIVERS
And His Queer HsIlucnation-Effects of the
 Free Lunch Counter

"Dr." Rivers. the inmate of the city jail, who has excited the sympathy as well as the disabilities of his fellow prisoners by his peculiar antics, continues to play crazy.
 He cannot be induced to drink water un- less told that 1t is beer whisky nor will he eat anything unless he thinks that it is a free lunch. It is generally believed, how ever, that he is not as crazy as he pretends
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
BRICK DWELLINGS.
One Hundred Will Be Erected at the New
 Town of Ensley.

The new town of Ensley seems to be on an animated boom. Every few days the papers tell of some new industry that is being established in this thriving suburb.
 It was learned yesterday that Frank Holt had bought a number of lots near the Semet-Solvay bi-product plant and would erect one hundred brick dwelling houses for the use of the operatives in that plant. The houses are not of the usual tenement style, but are good, weil-built and sub- stantial residences.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Interest in Baseball
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, March u.-Montgomery is a great base ball town and usually has one of the best teams in the league. The formation of the big new league has been watched with the greatest interest here, and the league can count on Montgomery tor one of it's best paying towns.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

large crowd was present and they gave the Birmingham team a generous share of the applause There was no guying and the game was in every way most pleas ant one The occasion was made a social event and the audience was filled with la dies After the game dance was rendered tho visitors.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
A ATaring Burglary

News reached the city yesterday of daring burglary in open daylight on the Bessemer dummy line The residence entered was that of T. B. Furman. at Ris- ing Station. MT. Furman was in Birming- ham and Mrs. Furman stepped across the street to visit relatives. It was then about noon, that the artist got in his work. He rihed the whole house, taking a pistol, a watch, fine clothes and in fact everything in sight.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

The plumbing cases which were appealed to the criminal court from the inferior criminal court were set for hearing yester- day. It was finally agreed to submit thte which will be argued on Monday, March the Fist.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Was Only a Rumor

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 There was rumor on the streets to- day that policeman had been seen on South Highlands but on investigation said rumor could not be verified. One Of your
 OLDEST AND BEST SUBSCRIBERS. March IL
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

Uncle Anson has not thus far located, and his chances of being placed grow beau- .ifully less as the spring grows apace.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
MnnfhIY Statement

The statement of the Alabama Car Serv- ice association for the month of FebTu- ary shows a decided increase in the num- Der of cars handled. In February, 1s97
 19,92S cars were handled. In February, 1898, 23,094 were handled. The following is
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Tha PlnmhInr i.naa

ried emd lived with his family on Browns Hill.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Anusenents


 Not large, but thoroughly appreciaive audience greeted the "Boston Ideals last evening at Seals hall.
 The programme was a varied one con- sstng of selections varying from the most classical music down to the most comical of up-to-date songs. They were enoored re- peatedly.
 Five gentlemen made up the company, and the instruments used were the banjo guitar and mandolin. Their orches- | tral selections were very pleasing novelties 1 in musical line.
 The Columbian Opera company, including many well-known stars will open Monday night for a weeks engagement at the opera house. Such opera as Said Pasha" "Gi- rofe Girofla," "Mikado' and others will be presented. Katherine McNeil is at the head of the organization, and is said to pay par ticular attention to every minor detal which goes to make the success of these bills complete. The company has a we..- trained chorus combining youth and beauty with shapely limbs. It has been a 10 while since Birmingham enjoyed q seascn of light opera, and the Columbia conn any will likely come in just at a time to en- joy a good patronage. The opening bi will be "The Mascot" Prices, 9, 50 and 70 cents,
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

Ed Hanlons cluster of troubles. Six orl- oles returned their contracts unsigned 10 Hanlon for the usual reason: Hard-tlme salary figures in the contract.
 These members of Uncle Nick Youngs staff of umpires for 1898 have thus far been notified of their appointment Robert Emslie, Thomas Lynch, George Wooo' Charley Snyder and Ed Swartwood.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

Montgomery fans are becoming impatient to know the personnel of the team. Man ager Smith is dumb on the subject.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
how, Birmingham played splendidly.

The following Is now the standing of the teams in the league:
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

The Baltimores will start south next week. They will train at Macon Ga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-13
TARRYTOWN.

The first hearing In the case OF Isaac Stern. Of
Irvington. against the assessors OF the town OF
Greenburg was held on Tuesday before Maurice
Dillon. OF Port Chester. referee. John W. Free, a
real estate dealer was called in behalf OF Mr. Stern
and gave expert testimony. The first hearing In the
case CT Mrs r O. Mathieson. OF lrvington. will be
held to-day at the Office of Townsend and McClol-
land. Nassau-st.. Manhattan. The first hearings IN
the cases OF Louis Stern. e Benedict Cobb, Mrs. FL
len ] Banker Augustus G. Cobb and Frank r.
Pierson against the Tarrytown Village Assessors
Will be held in New-York City on February = De-
fore Henry Loomis Nelson. referee.
public meeting for the purpose OF discussing the
consolidation question was held IN the Young Mems
Lyceum last evening ~. ~,
The officers of Westchester Lodge NO. Sso
independent Order of Odd Fellows. were insta!ieo
on Monday evening by District Deputy Henry free
and staff. Of Cryptic Lodge, Peekskill; x,o
On Tuesday evening District Deputy r. L. ioune'
Of Sing Sing. installed the officers Of Kyk-uu Soun-
Gil, Royal Arcanum. and initiated four candlda'es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-13
WORKERS.

August Miller and Miss Mary Chapman were mar
r,ed at Christ Episcopal Church on Iuesoay even
ing by the Rev Ellis Lyon. the rector WiIlam r.
Iy,ckev WIS the best man and Miss Grace Chapman
sister Of the bride. the maid Of honor The ushers
ware Thomas Ross James Whitley. Horace PIER
mont and James Ross. The bride was gwen away
fv her uncle William Hutchngson. OF New 1orK
City -,.. o-oo,,z.a on
r-nesdav evening These officers were chosen; r NJ
biven Of the Third Ward president; q G Trn-
chaus' Fifth Ward. secretary; J. n Van lieT'
Fourth Ward. assistant secretary; S II. Thsyer.
First Ward. treasurer; FREDERICK beil' oeVe"'ii
Ward sergeant-at-arms. go 49,, Ill, E, -
4 sale OF pictures combined with social, VII be
sew AZ park Hin under the auspices OF the King 3
Sons and Daughters of the Park Hill Reformed
Church. ~ o.,.ooa ,
tirely OF will meet this afternoon al IN me
home of Mrs. Z. X Martin. Alta-ave PARK Hill
The composer TO be discussed IS De Koven