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The age-herald., 1898-02-24
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Union Springs Herald: There were op- posing candidates for only one office in Union Springs, and that was for marshal, MT. Albion Hixson and MT. W. II. Chad wick being the candidates. The polls op- ened at o'clock in the forenoon, and closed at 4 in the afternoon. The total number of votes cast was 23S. The refult shown by the count is: For mayor. A D. Fielder, 216; for clerk. P. l.. Cowan, 22S; for marshal, w. H. Chadwick, 95; AL bion Hixson, 196; councilmen, c. c. Frazer, 218 G. M. Hanson 222, J. A. Lynch 22, J. D. Norman 21S J. H. Rainer, Jr., 217 A. E. Singleton 215 executive committee, R. D. L. Cope 2O9. w. H. Fuller 2O9, J. H. Hanson 211, R. L. McAndrew PA, G. E. Pierce PA.
 On account of a case of small poX which developed at the dormatory of the Girls Industrial college at Montevallo, mGny of the girls boarding there have been sent home.
 Huntsville Mercury: In the circfit court yesterday Shields & McGrew filed suit for $5,C00 damages against J. B. Patrick, Mar tin Phillips and Walter Price, alleging the same grounds in the other suits they have filed. This makes the total sum of damages Shields & McGrew have asked for their forcible removal from stills in the city market S20 900.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
PERSONAL.

w c. Tunstall, of Greensboro, is in the city.
 Wm. Berney, of Montgomery, is at the Florence.
 MT. and Mrs. E. A deCampi, of Mont eomery, are at the Morris.
 Sam Gay Mullen, of Bessemer, left yes- terday for visit to Tuscaloosa
 Bascom Wilson, of Montgomery, former ly of Birmingham, is visiting relatives in the city.
 Ike w. Ullman, former Birmingham boy, but now engaged in the electrical business in New York; is in the city on short visit to relatives.
 John H. Caldwell, of Jacksonville, Ala., was in the city yesterday on his way to the meeting of the board of trustees Of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. C. M. Rubush, her daughter, Miss Ruby, and Messrs. Chestine Edwards and Eugene Bostick, of Meridian, Miss, are visiting MT and Mrs. T. J. Giles, at Bes- semer.
 The following Alabamians were regis
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
A SAD CASE.
The School Funds of the City of Decatur Are
 Exhausted.
Special to The Age-Herald.


 Decatur, Feb. 23.-The lunacy case of jury of twelve men before County Judge w. E. Skeggs. Upon the testimony shown and the expert opinion of pr. E. J. Co., nyngton, the lady was adjudged insane and sent to Brice's insane asylum at Tusca- loosa at the expense of her estate The charge of lunacy was preferred by her nephew, Joe l.. Rountree, who will be ap- pointed her guardian. The unfortunate woman had made repeated efforts at sell destruction. Her mania was brought on by grief and nervous prostration caused by the death of her mother.
 A sad sight was witnessed this morning when the 800 school children attending Gordon school in New Decatur found the doors of that noble institution or learn ing closed in their faces and many prighe ls,I countenance was clouded with tears. The closing of the school was caused by the exhaustion of the school fund. Many or the children have applied for admission Tn the Decatur high school but that is already overcrowded and but few can gain admis- slon The city fathers of Decatur had prepared for this expected contingency or an exhausted public fund by making a ol- rect appropriation of 1000 so that the be catur school will run the full term Prot. Harris. the principal, Is giving universal satisfaction, and has made the Decator
 
 Assistant County Surveyor Caesar Marks has just returned from a two weeks sur yeying trip in the county, laying the lines for the new road He states that srea. deal of work has been done and all IS now ready for active work to commence, as soon as fair weather opens in the spring. when some of the annual appropriation or s15 GOO made by the commissioners Will pc expended. The process as laid out py them is slow, but sure and in few years Morgan will be the banner good roaos county.
 10 rtbe first time since his pastorate here
 For the first time since his passionate here occupy the pulpit of the First Methodist church on Feb. 2S, and renew his acqualh.- ance with the good old town and her peo- nle. though 1t Is said there are not now two dozen people living here who followed his as a young preacher. pr. Barnee mas spent a long and useful life in the minis trv having seen more than fifty years con- tinuous service. He will be given rous- ing reception by the Methodist people,
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
THE WHEELER RIFLES.
The Continued Cold Weather Has Saved the
 Fruit Crops,
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Ala, Feb. 23.-The Wheeler Rifles were reorganized last night the ros- ter of the company revised and weeded out, and number of new recruits taken in. The following officers were elected Cap tain, R. w. Martin formerly first lieuten- ant; first lieutenant, R. l.. Brown, formerly second; second lieutenant, Robert E. Simpson, formerly a corporal. The elec- fion was only 8, primary matter, as no election has beeA ordered by the adjutant general and the action is taken in order to allow the men to get to drilling several weeks earlier than would be possible if the regular election was awaited
 Farmers of this section are rejoicing over the recent cold spell which has prevailed for three days, believing that it has been the salvation of the fruit crop. The trees were beginning to bud in many places, and tho freeze sets them back a couple of weeks and insures a good crop this summer. Farming operations, which had been be- gun all over the county have been sus- pended this weeS, and will be resumed within the next few days, or as soon as the weather will permit.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
slOO.00 TO ANY MAN.
WILL PAY s1oo.oo FOR ANY CASE
Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fall
 to Cure.

Of Weakness in Men They Treat and Fall
 to Cure.
 An Omaha company places for the first time before the public 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 tadns no phosphorous or other harmful drugs. It is a WONDERFUL TREAT MENT-magical in it's efrects-positive 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 67S Ramage Building, Omaha, Neb. 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 a 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 $25O0OO capital, and guarantee to cure every case they treat or refund every. dollar: or thelr 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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This is what you want an

your pathway. During the past twelve years in the city of Birmingham l hays cured thousands, many perhaps who were worse than you.
 T I treat only private diseases Syphilis, bles, Lost Manhood, etc.
 You may not know me personality If not I refer you with permission to the First National Bank. the Ala bama National Bank, Steiner Bros. bankers. the Jefferson County Savings Bank, all of this city. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts
 cure many patients by mail treatment. Write or call at my office. All consulta- tions and correspondence strictly conhden- tial Offices Jefferson County Bank build- ing, corner 2nd avenue and Fist street, Br- mingham. Ala. Yours truly.
 Y. D. HOLLOWAY. M. D.,
 Specialist Private Diseases. Proprietor of Holloway's Private Medical Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
f.UTAUGA COUNTY ACTS.
The Color Line Has Been Drawn in Her Prl-
 maries.
Special to The Age.aerald.

r~att lilo. F., 25 --Tl,. democratic coun- tv executive committee of Autauga met yesterday at Independence, this county, with all the committee present except the member from Beat No. 5.
 After indoreing in full the acts of the state executive committee, the county committee recommended that each beat prorate it's strength among all the candi- dates in proportion as developed on the day of the beat meetings, which are set to be held on the 9th day of April.
 resolution was passed that none but white men be allowed to participate in the beat meetings. rule was adopted by the committee making it the duty of each committeeman to post notices in three public places in his beat giving the hour. date and place of holding the beat meetings.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
CAPT. F. s. WHITE
Explains His Presence and Mission in Tus-
 caloosa.

'srhe special dispatch from Tuskaloosa in your paper Tuesday morning." said Capt. F. S. White to an Age-Herald reporter yes- ten1ay in regard to the recent trouble at the university was incorrect in several re- spects.
 'In this article, it Is stated, and both of them.' Cmeaning my son and Baylies) 1t is eaid, uttered words that would not look well in print" While all of those present bear testimony that the commandant used exceedingly profane language in address ing young Parker, none of them say that my son used any other than polite lan- guage, and none but such as gentlemen would use.
 "It is further said in the article that "Capt. F. s. White, of Birmingham, father of the boy in trouble, came down Sunday to see what could be done in his sons behalf, but the president remained firm and Whites punishment was not mitigated." wish to say that while went to Tusca- loosa on the Sunday afternoon train, I did not see Prof. Powers until Monday morn- ing; that did not go in my sons behalf, nor did ask any mitigation of his pun ishment or intimate to Prof. Powers that I desired him to mitigate it in the least. Prof. Powers will bear testimony that this is correct told him that I thought my son was possibly guilty of a technical breach of college discipline, but that he did so uwler great provocation and that his resentment of Baylies profane language and over-bearing conduct towards young Parker, who was sick and not able to re- sent what he had done. was prompted by a manly impulse. The object of my visit to Tuskaloosa was to use my influence in re- lieving the university of the commandant because of his profane language and over bearing conduct not only on this occasion, but, as I had been informed, had repeatedly occurred before. I am further informed, by those present, that my son did not seize the empty gun until after young Parker had been assaulted and until the com mandant had assaulted or attempted to assault him."
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
LOUIS GtlDERS
Arrested on a Serious Charge and Honoraby
 Acquitted.

Louis Gelders, proprietor of Gelders' res taurant in Twentieth street, was arrested Sunday charged with violating a city or dinance forbidding a sign being placed across the sidewalk. MT. Gelders had strung a banner from window in the Jefferson turkish bath room to teie- phone pole on the opposite side of the side walk, which was decorated with a picture of the yellow kid and the inscription "This is Gelders', not Hogan's, alley" MT Gelders apeared before Judge Feagin yes terday and convinced him that the banner was in no wise sign, as was meant in the ordinance, and was honorably ac- quilted.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
DRINK DROVE
 HIM TO SUICIDE Richard Palmer Ends His Existence by Morphine Route. HAD BEEN DRINKING HEAVILY And Informed Several Friends of His h.
 tended Act. FIREMAN FALLS BETWEEN CARS And Had Foot Badly Mangled- Contract Let for Block of Buildings and Dirt Bro-
 ken for Another in the City
 of Tuscaloosa.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Tuscaloosa, Ala, Feb. 23-Crazed by drink. Richard Palmer, aged 30 years. com- mftted suicide today in Northport by taking morphine.
 It is known that Palmer had been drink ing heavily for several days, and this morn ing he took quantity of morphine, at the same time telling several people he intended to end his existence
 After this he went to the home of Mr. Freeman in Nortport, and about 2 o'clock, while seated in front of a hot fire fell from his chair and after a few horrifying strug- gles expired before a physician could reach him. After arriving the doctor found suf- ficient traces of morphine to confirm the belief that the deceased intended suicide. The dead man was son of Capt. s. T. Palmer, who is highly esteemed citizen, and who was formely county treasurer.
 A Foot Amputated
 John Dezaney fireman of steam shovel No. A. working the ten-mile cut on the line of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, fell between cars this afternoon, having his foot badly mangled. He had just been paid off and was coming to town on a train of fiat cars over the road of the Tuscaloosa Belt Line dummy. He fell between the cars, and as result the left foot had to be amputated. He was otherwise uninjured and is doing well.
 New Buildings
 J. H. Fitts made a contract today for @ block of five brick stores to be located in Market street, between Broad and Pine. The buildings will be of the most modern style, with iron and plate glass fronts. Dirt was broken today for the erection of the Handley block of brick stores in Cot ton street.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
FRANK TALLER.
Something of His Record as Shown in the Base
 Ball Guides.

A great deal of talk is being in1ulged in by local baseball cranks over the new manager of the Birmingham team He Is an unknown quantity in the south, and great interest is felt in what sore of stuff he is made off.
 The official baseball guides for 1896 and 1897 do not show his record to be as bril- liant a one as the dispatches from New Orleans would lead one to believe. Accord ing to the guides in 1896 he played with Peoria of the Western association and had a betting average of .317. His fielding rec ord for that year was .969.
 In 1897 his record was not so good as in the former year. He played with St. Joe and Peoria in 'T and had a batting average of only PAP His fielding record at first base was a slight improvement over that of 1896, being .979.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DIES.
Dr.. s. D. Seelye, President of Montgomery
 County Board of Health.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Feb. 23.-Dr s. D. Seelye died at 1925 a. m. today. He was 57 years old, a native of Connecticut, and promi- nent in the medical circles of the United States The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
 The deceased has resided in this city since 1S65 In 1885 he was married to Miss Amelia J. Bigelow, of New York. who sur wives him. He had been a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society since it's inception, and it's president for three consecutive terms, acting in that capacity during the last yellow fever epidemic. He was the vice president of the American Medical Association in 1875, and was a member of the State Board of Censors since 1878.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
POLICEMAN KILLS A TRAMP.
Claims It Was Accidental and Is Ready for
 Custody
Special to The Age-Herald.

SpeclaI 10 The Age-HeraId. - Greenville, Feb. 23.--A tramp, said to be Will Miller, aged 23 years, was shot dead near the depot this afternoon at o'clock by Policeman z. T. Baisden, who says it was purely accidental, and he is ready for custody, although he has not been ar rested.
 The inquest is in accord with this state ment.
 The dead mans partner is in the lock- up. They have recently been released from the chaingang in Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
1.-THE POT CALLED THE KETTLE BLACK" BECAUSE THE HOUSEWIFE DIDN'T USE
 SAPOL 10

tered at the hotels yesterday: Louis J. Adler, Montgomery; w. B. Clay, Mont gomery N. l.. Green, Gadsden; Phil w. Blondheim, Tuscaloosa, w. H. Norris and Misses Carrie and Jennie Norris, Russell vile; I. J. Goetter, Montgomery; J. M. Crowder, Jackson; D. M. Clayton, Jasper; c. A. Cary, Auburn, E. s. Smith, Mrs. w. F. Smith, Miss Lottie Pope and MT. and Mrs. Johnston, Sylacauga; F. B. Turner, Oxford; N. J. Rogers, Selma.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
HypnotIc Amnsements

The Lees, the hypnotists, gave another excellent performance at Seals hall last night. Wyatt, the man who was put 10 sleep Monday night was taken to the hall and awakened from his long nap. The per formance is attracting large audiences who are greatly pleased at the show.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
SPRAGlNS WITHDRAWS,
Leaving an Open Field for Probate Judge of
 Madison to Judge Stewart
Special to The Age-Herald.+

Huntsville, Feb. 23.-Hon. R. E. Sprag- ins today withdrew from the contest for probate judge leaving an open field for the nomination of Judge s. Morgan Stew art.
 In a card MT. Spragins announces for the state senate. This has caused a stir in county politics, and several states are likely to be broken.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Pranarinr For War

A bill of lading was received in this city yesterday announcing, the shipment ol twenty new rifles from the United States government works to the Jefferson Volun. teers. These rifles have been badly needed and are expected daily.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Alabama Postmasters
Special to The Age-Herald

SpeCIdI tU T
 Washington, Feb. 23-Fourth class post masters: Canoestation, Escambia county, William J. McCants; Dunklin, Dallas coun- ty, Sarah E. Vance; Gentry, Lamar coun- ty, Albert Jewell; Marl, Geneva county, M. w. Hammond; Martin Station, Dallas county, A. K. Martin; Powellville, Walker county Joshua l.. Buzbee
The age-herald., 1898-02-24

Walsh shot and killed a negro named Will Boykin on November 26 last in that coun- ty and fled. He was drinking when ar- rested and objected to being placed in a cell. Warden Walton Of the city prison received a black eye in an attempt to lock him up
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Presidential Nominations

Washington, Feb. 23.-The president to- day sent the following nomination to the senate: J. Hughes, of Connecticut, to be consul at Sonneberg, Germany.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Trent Will Be KnoxviIle,s Postmaster.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate today confirmed the nomination of W. l.. Trent to be postmaster at Knoxville, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Treasury Statement

Washington, Feb. 23.-Today's statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $225, ,75O, ,247 gold re- serve, $167, ,165,776.
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
Taken to Opelika

, Will Walsh who was arrested a few days ago and charge of murder docketed against him. was taken to Opelika yester- day by Sheriff Hodge. of Lee county
The age-herald., 1898-02-24
A SURE THING.

lnu what l can give you in the way of a
 cure for any form of PRI- VATE D 1 s . EASE.
 Don't fir e t and grieve over your trouble at a time when you should be asleep. T h @ dark c l o u d g that hang oyer | your dejected Abrow can be ! brushed away, l and the bright isunsh l n @ 2 f happiness be poada fo 1iphf
Gloucester County Democrat., 1898-02-24
Knights of Pythias.

The grand Lodge of this body met in
Trenton on Wednesday last. Grand Keeper
of Records and Seal, in his report stated
number of members at last report, 13, 1872
initiated during year, 722 reinstated ad-
mission bv card, etc., brings the total up to
Ia, 4,042, but the consultations, suspensions,
deceased and Withdrawals number 1,007.
making the present membership, IL 665, a
net decrease of 1876 Paid for relief, watch
ing, widowed families, members of other
lodges, and buriaIs, 500, ,431, o. The wealth
of the lodges is estimated at 1888 .693.29
These officers were elected Grand Chan
cellcr, Dewitt c. Cobb, of Trenton Grand
Vice Chancellor, Somers T. Champion, OF
Atlantic Highlands Grand Prelate, John
P. Dexheimer, of Orange; Grand Keeper
of Records, and Seal, Gao. E Pierson, OF
Woodbury.; Grand Master of Exchequer,
John Patrick, Rutherford Grand Master
at Arms, John b. Conger, of New Bruins
wick Grand Inner Guard, P. Hall Packer
of Seabright; Grand Outer Guard, T. S
Stanley, of Jersey City Supreme Repre-
sentative, Charles W. Kilbourn, of New
Brunswick Dewitt G. Bolton, of Pater-
son, and Ralph Donath, of Jersey City.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1898-02-24
ALMONESSON.

The entertainment given by the Ameri-
can Mechanics of Woodbury. last Wednes-
day evening, was well attended by
Almonesson people. A special car was run
at Ills p m. All that went were very
highly pleased with the performance.
Our public school was closed Tuesday
Feb. 22d
Mr. and Mrs. .Taggard, while driving to
Woodbury. on the new road one day last
week, met with an experience that might
have been serious The fore wheel caught
in protruding root of an old stump
bringing the wagon up so suddenly as to
break the swingletree, the horse going oui
of the shafts. harness, ETC., and turned
around and stopped looking the occupants
of the carriage in the face. Beyond wreck
ing harness and the wheel no other dam
age was done.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Franklin, of Camden
spent sunday at the Barber House.
Appropriate exercises for Washingtonl
birthday were held in our public schools
last Friday afternoon.
Contrary to everG body's expectation
license was refused to our inn by the Cour
at Woodbury. last Saturday
Gloucester County Democrat., 1898-02-24
BRIDGEPORT.

The Maine horror is the great topic of
discussion at this place at present. The
sympathy for the dead and wounded of our
nohly Navy and the fate of their splendid
vessel is expressed in earnest terms. The
flag at the school house floats at half mast
Samuel Murphy will have his sloop boat,
the Emma" changed to a steamer. Mr..
Murphy has necessary machinery on hand
at present.
Benjamin Stanton is building house at
Swedesboro for Charles Bachman.
The fishermen are making preparations
for their Spring work. About the usual
number of nets will be fitted out.
Jos. s. Featberer, who has been under
the doctors care for the last week is get
ting better at this writing
Those formerly reported on the sick list
are fast recovering.
Mrs. VIM. j. Featherer received letter
from Mr.. Featherer on Monday last stating
the safe arrival OF their company at Skag
way Mr. l.. and his associates were pas
sengers on board the steamer "RosiIie /"
They encountered the blizzard that
swamped the steamer Clara Navada send
ing all on board to watery graves. Mr.. L
states they had made preparation to go on
but could not say when they would start
again.
An old-time entertainment was given at
the residence of Charles Hillman on last
Wednesday near the FIoodgates. The pro
gramme for the old folks being in the
afternoon, the young people in the evening,
TINS making the meeting very pleasant.
Music, singing, sports and social intercourse
combined to make il pleasant occasion.
grand entertainment was given at the
Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Feb 22d,
by Bridgeport L1dge, No. 80, A. o q. w
II being the regular meeting night with
the Lodge they met in the Lodge room and
transacted the business 10 short order Then
the members, their wives, children and
sweethearis and other guests went to the
hall, where very social and pleasant even
Jog was spent. The programme ccnmenced
by speech fromP M.W.,J F. .Truitt, on the
work, progress and benefits Of the Order
in general. Messrs Chas G.. Snsgg, violinist;
J. P. Armstrong, Frank a. Mailey, John
Robins. and Julius Pinnell of the East
Park Minstrel Troupe, entertained the
audience with music. songs and Rotations
Bro George Vending of No. 4, A:OU W..
of Camden, was a very entertaining visitor,
and his comic sayings added greatly to the
social part OF the evening. About 1.30 all
surrounded the banquet table. Feb 70 1898
will be looked back to as one of the bright
nights of Bridgeport Lodge, No. 30, A O
q. w,