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The age-herald., 1898-02-08
WHEELMEN
Are Awakening From the Lethergy Gees
 toned By Winter

Tho local members of the League of American Wheelmen are taking 8 deal of interest in the annual meeting of that or ganization in St. Louis on the 9th inst
 It is settled that Potter of New York will be reelected president.
 The much debated question of admitting professionals to membership in the league will come up, and it Is generally thought that 1t will pass. Another equally inter- esting question will be that of Sunday rac- ing. This is more doubtful and if It passes at all, it will probably be left with each state to settle the question within its own borders.
 The Birmingham Cycle club is very much exercised at present over its summer house which they intend building this summer. The selection of the location Is all-im- portant and it Is very hard to find one that answers all purposes Some are situ- ated on hilly roads. some have no springs near and others are too far or too near the city The club is trying hard to get the Mims place, about five miles below the city, on the Bessemer road, but it is feared the owners will not lease it.
 The membership and success of the club this summer depends entirely on this club house. If it is built, 1t is said, the club will boom; otherwise, it will remain as 1t has been and share the quarters of the Birmingham Athletic club.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
MIR. JAMES A. MITCHELL,
Candidate for Associate Judge of the City
 Court ot Birmingham.

We call attention to the announcement in another column of MT. James A. Mitch- ell, a. a candidate for the onlee of J. ciate judge of the city court of Birming- ham. Mr. Mitchell was the first candidate to announce for this office, some time since and already has strong support in all parts of the county.
 MT. Mitchell has been practicing attor- ney at the Birmingham bar for about twelve years. He is a man of liberal edu- cation, close student of the law and has established a reputation as learned law yer before the courts of the county and the state. His friends say that his briefs before the supreme court show as careful and thorough preparation as those of any attorney practicing before that high tri- bunal ,and are characterized by a clear analysis and comprehension of all the legal propositions involved. He is as good democrat as can be found, and has done a great deal of party work, and believes firmly in the Chicago platform. Mir Mitch- ell is known as a gentleman of unques- tioned integrity and of high sense of honor, and possesses mind fair and im- partial in it's mold; and. if elected to this office, he will undoubtedly make as able a Judge as any on the bench in Alabama
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
Mountjoy 6 Mortgagee. 2-S-10t&3-@
E. Marion Crawford Next Tue day

The greatest of living American nov elists, author of MT. Isaacs," Saracen- esca," "Katherine Lauderdale" and twen- ty-five other of the most brilliant novels of this generation, will lecture at the opera house next Tuesday, Feb. 15.
 Here is what the Boston Pilot, the pa per of "liberty's poet. humanity's soldier the lamented John Boyle OReilly, said of MT. Crawford and his lecture, Pope Leo XIII in the Vatican" last month:
 ''His subject was Rome and the Vati- can,' but there was probably as much in terest in the personality of the lecturer as in the subject, for MT. Crawford is con- sidered one of the most interesting person. ages among the literary men of the pres ent day.
 "On the lecture platform he has an rn- usually distinguished appearance, for he stands fully six feet-tall, and his features while cast in an in ellectual mould, ure strong and manly"
 The lecture is under he auspices of the ladies' organ committee of the South
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
Friday, March 4, 1898,

between the legal hours of sale Q0 a. m. and D. m.), the following described prop erty, situated in the city of Birmingham, Ala, same being assessed as follows. to- wit:
 S6-Mrs M. E. Oden, Miss Sue Ware, J. B. Allen, Mrs. r. R. Dupuy, Mrs. Lou Heath and George A. Kirk-Paving lots 15 and 16 block 45, taxes and costs s10S96; printers fee, s1.sO. S7-Thomas H. Moore-Paving lot IS, block 45, taxes and costs $5293; printers fee 90 cents.
 90 and 96-M. P. LeGrande, administrator Paving lots 19 and 20, block 49, taxes and costs, S103.86; printers fee 90 cents. 100-J. M. Gillespy-Paving lot IS, block 50. taxes and costs, So5.zo; printers fee, 9) cents.
 105 and 106-John G. Bradley-Paving lots 15 and Is, block 51, taxes and costs, $11S52; printers fee, 90 cents. 123-C. A. Mountjoy-Paying lot 5, block 56, taxes and costs, s553S; printers fee, 90 cents.
 164-C. A. Mountjoy-Paving south half of lots and g. block ST, taxes and costs, s45.66; printers fee, 90 cents. 166-Joseph R. Smith--Paving lot 19 block Il, taxes and costs, s1o9.2i; printers fee, 90 cents
 170-Mrs Susan M. Wallace-Paving north half of lots IS and 19, block 62 taxes and costs, s55.50; printers fee 90 cents.
 
 feet of lot 2.block s7. taxes and costs. $26.16; printers fee, 90 cents. 192 and 193-Joseph R. Smith-Paving lots IS and 19, block Il, taxes and costs, s96.13; printers fee, 90 cents. 200 and 201-Mrs. Irene s. McDavid-Paving lots and 10, block n, taxes and costs, $14O.41 printers fee, 90 cents. 204 and 205-Joseph R. Smith-Paving lots 1 and 2, block 70, taxes and costs, s14O.70; printers fee, 90 cents. 210-Fergus W. McCarthy-Paving north half lots 21 and 22, block 37, taxes and costs, $48.62; printers fee, 90 cents. . 217-Mrs. c. Fraiiegh-Paving lot 12, block 36, taxes and costs, $S3S6; printers fee, 90 cents.
 219-M. c. Thomas-Paving south 60 feet of lots H and p, block r, taxes and costs, $66.0S; printers fee, 90 cents. 247-John G. Bradley-Paving lot 15, block 51, taxes and costs, $93.69; printers fee, 90 cents.
 GEO. EUSTIS, Tax Collector.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
DEFECTIVE RAIL
In Street Car Crossing Caused Small Wreck
 Last Night.

A small street car wreck occurred last night at the Twentieth street crossing. Car No. 16 of the Blue line was coming in from the South Highlands. It struck defective rail in front of the Union depot, lifted the rail from the ties and threw 1t across the track. MotorHan G. w. Ray reversed the car. which started back and could not be stopped, striking the defective rail The concussion must have injured the motor in some way.
 The car kept backing and ran into a freight train that was crossing, and was turned at right angles across the tracks, and the rear platform was smashed in.
 Mrs. A. L. Booma was slightly bruised by the accident
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The attendance in the house today was small. A bill was passed to ratify the act of the territorial legislature of Arizona, authorizing the erection of a capitol building. Without further preliminary business the house went into committee of the whole and and took up the consideration of the mili- tary academy appropriation bill.
 rhA hin carried S5,54o, slS,76S less than
The age-herald., 1898-02-08

furfongs- George Miller. { to 1. won; Cleo plhus second; Buck Massie, third. Time, 1.29
 Bifsh race purse. mile and a sixteenth nferoaaio. 6 to l. won; Osric II, second; i; Harry Thoburn, third. Time, 1:51.
 Sixth race, purse, five and half fur- longs-Nappamax to g. won; Highland Ball. second; Heamose, third. Tame,
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
CITY TAX SALES

By virtue of executions issued to me by the City Clerk of Birmingham, Ala, where by I am commanded to make the amount of assessments for SIDEWALK AND STREET IMPROVE
 MENTS, with costs added on the property therein named, I will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, before the door of the City Hall of Birmingham Ala,
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
SPRAYED.
LOST.
MRS. wInsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOF'TENs the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC. and Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup. ard laF= no ether kind. Twenty-five "snts e.iilt
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
H. K. WHITE.

We are authorized to announce H. K. White as a candidate for nomination for associate judge of the city court of Bir- mingham, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08

Undeliyered Telegrams.
 Mrs. R. c. Stockton, Geo. w. Sipe, c. T Hammock, Mrs. G. J. Dunn.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
For Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus w. Mccarthy asks your sup port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
Circuit Clerk.

Walter L. Howard announces himself a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. d&w If
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce James A. Mitchell as candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Associate Judge of the City Court of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08

Highlands Presbyterian church. The ad-' mission prices are 75 cents for parquet and first two rows of dress circle and 50 cents for balance of dress circle.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
For AssocIate Judge ot the Olty Court of BIr-

We are authorized to announce Char. es R Powell as a candidate for the above named office, subject to tile action of the democratic party 1l-l0-u
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
a. R. HARSH

ia a canidate for nomination by the dem- ocratic party, for the office of senior judge of the city court of Birmingham.
 10-1O-tf. 7
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
For Circuit Court Clerk.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jefferson county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject te e.vs aotlon of the democratic
 WALTER K. MADoRY.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
San Francisco Races

San Francisco, Feb. 7.-Weather cloudy track fair at Oakland today:
 First race selling, seven-sixteenths mile Gold Scratch, 5 to 3, won; Clarindo, sec- ond; B. Come, third. Time, 43%.
 Second race, purse. six furiongs-Forbear 1 to 8, won; Catawba. second! Midian third. Time, 1:17h.
 Third race, handicap, one and one-hali isc55SG! 5SGISM SMsl1ISt' h ssra. Time, \ 4sss ssSsS Fourth race, Folansfbee handicap, seven
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
IN THE SPORTING W0RL D.
New Orleans Races

New Orleans, Feb. 1.-The track dried out well over Sunday and was barely slow today. The attendance was good and bet ting brisk. Eton Jacket and Wilson were the only favorites.
 First race, selling, six furlongs-Eton Jacket, even, won; Everset, 20 to 1 and 6 to l. second; Charlotta c, to l, third. Time, 1:1SA.
 secona race, selling, one mile-wilson, even, won; The Doctor, 40 to l. and to l, second R. B. Sack, to 1, third. Time, 1:48.
 Third race, selling. one mile and twenty yards-A. B. C., to 2, won; Van Brunt, to l and 2 to 1, second; Nay Nay, to 1. third. Time, 1:46.
 Fourth race, handicap, one mile-David. 13 to 10, won; Royal Choice, 20 to 1 and 5 to l, second; springtine. 15 to l, third. Time, 1:46.
 Fifth race. selling six furlongs-Lou Anna ond; Cavaletta, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:18.
 Sixth race, selling, seven furlongs-Ar- rezzo, 6 to 1, won; Cave Spring, 50 to l, and 15 to 1, second; Belle of Fordham, to l, third. Time, 1;32i2.
 Entries for Today
 First Race-One mile, purse Siva, g Hugh Penny 103; Milwaukee, 104; Elkin, 1O5; Lobengula, Royal Choice, Hurns, ILL
 Second Race-Three furlongs, selling, g. year-olds. Judge Rankin, Linnie Young. Ruby Riley, Katherine D., Stella Berkley, Sulphuric, Pearl Barnes, Pansy H., Nellie Prince, Lop Rollers, 92; Vernal, Tyr Shena, A. Mcknight, 100.
 Third Race-One and one-sixteenth miles, selling Van Kirkman, 97; Robert Bonner, Ransom, 1O2; Leaseman, 103; Charina, 104 Tremonia, 1O3; Brother Fred, 1O4; Rock wood. Bizarre 1O5 Anger, 106; His Brother, 1O7 Van Brunt, 112; Evanatus, 109; A. B. C.. 112.
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs, selling. Omah Wood, Wrangling Duchess, 90: Hot Stuff, 91; Harry Lee, Belle Lenore, 95; J. M. B., 97; Illa, 99; Little Bramble, 100; Eton Jacket, 1O1; Maggie s., 102; Takanasse, Jim Watson. 103; Brighton, 105; Lillian, 1O4; w. c. T., 108.
 Fifth Race-One mile. purse, gentlemen riders. Paulus, Courtesy, Proverb, Bob White, Bombardon, Pastor, Frontier, Pat S.. 145.
 Sixth Race-One mile, selling Balance AL St. Raymond, sS; Laura May, 91; Mall tese. 93 Elyria, Reel, 101; Al Kyras, John Sullivan, 1O3; Jack of Hearts, Arezzo, 1os; Adam Johnson, Mount Washington, Jim Hogg, 10S.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08
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WALTER K- MADoRX.
The age-herald., 1898-02-08

"ONLY PERFECT VAPOR BATH .'' Greatest seller on earth. Hygienic Bath
 Cabinet Co.,. Nashville, Tenn. 2-5-1S
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
CONCENTRATING AT TAMPA.
Slowly hut Surely Plans Are BeinR Carried
Out for Landing the American
Forces In Cuba.

TAMPA, Fla, May a-Slowly but
surely arrangements are being made
for the landing OF American forces In
Cuba. by Friday the following feet
Of vessels is expected to be in waiting
at the wharves at Tampa for the re-
ception OF the United States troops:
The Florida, Olivette and Mascotte, OF
the Plant line; the Alamo and Comal.
Of the Mallory line; the Arkansas and
possibly the Lampasas, Of the Oregon
line, and the Allegheney and
Burkshire, Of the Merchants &
Miners line. These boats ell have
been contracted for and have q
carrying capacity Of about 5000 troopa
1t is not believed. however, that the
embarkation will take place before
Sunday. Much remains to be done In
the way of gathering ammunition and
supplies, and several days must elapse
before all Is in readiness. It Is be.
lieved that the force will be made up
Of 1900 infantry, 1000 cavalry and ten
batteries OF artillery, in all close to
8, 600 men. Only one regiment OF cav
airy, the Ninth, Is now in camp ut
Tampa, but the Tenth, now ut Chicka-
mauga, will, 1t Is believed, be brought
down here to ill out the quota
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
MISSOURI PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
State Superintendent Kirk isaues His An
nuai Report-Protest Against the Elec-
tion OF Partisan School Boards

JEFFERSON CITY, NO., May 3.-The
annual report Of the state superin'
tendent of public schools for 1897 IL
Just out. From 1t the following sta
tistics are cleaned:
Missouri has 10. 80 public schoolhouses, VAL
ued Mt ,is,7is 40, IN enumeration Of G3is7
children OF school age and total enrolment 10
the public schools OF the state Of SO Is. chill
tren The total expenditure Of the last year
amounted to s6,9.s, $50. with cash on hand nj tho
beginning OF the current school year amounting
10 II. ga 9a5. The permanent interest-bearing
school fund OF the state Is now sl2.273. is0.
There are i50O) public school-teachers OF the
state drawing IN average salary OF siS per
month for seven months In the year. The in
crease in high school enrolment Is considered
10 be somewhat remarkable. 1t approximates
% 1000. while less than four years ago II was
only 1000
Superintendent Kirk protests against parti-
sanship and commercialism In the election oil
school boards claiming that the common
method Of electing school directors Is one OF the
greatest obstacles encountered In public school
education. He assails vigorously the selection
OF teachers because OF church relationship and
political nffillation. and says: Especially I'M
wise and harmful Is the practice OF employ
iny teachers who arc related to members Of
the school board by blood or marriage" He
enters strong plea for more scholarly super
in,endenls and principals Of the public schools,
declaring that good many middle-aged super
intendents and principals are now compelled q
plan for their high school courses OF instruc-
tion more advanced than they themselves have
taken
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
NEW EASTERN PROBLEM.
Our Capture OF the Philippine Islands
Considered OF Worid-AYectinR
Consequence.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-lt Is prob
lem of rld-affecting consequence
which Ia raised suddenlv nv the can.
a. pi.,,,.,. M. Co..
sut9 :" "e A.. na,l,in;s.r..;on 80 ~
has rs. up ,ha d;rion,atio c;rc,ss that
10. ia' t uPo. r S,..ai '.n..~n,,ant h.. srd
,"o Au ..,"aS 80 ~ ,ho o.s,
LILY a.I ~. - -, 1ooIad Gov and that
'naS was .. uo' s =. an d;sn,ss;on ~
nay s.eas ..,aSs IT, rnnSon Morn.
as' Oh. 49,.
'I ~. rs. $50. go c.. ,,,, ,..,,. ,,,.,,,v .,or,
the I ps S II thew leave half done the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
Cllnnlnn.

The curiew law Is said to have been
20 successful in indianapolis that near
" every city and town In Indiana may
soon be enforcing one like it Indian
apolis reports that numerous bands OF
young roughs have been broken up
and small depredations have decreased
at night since the ordinance went into
effect
Ulysses S. Grant third was 10 last
week and will soon be appointed to
West Point This Is calculated TO
make some OF the veterans feel Q tribe
old, but they are enlisting in the re-
serves Just the same.
When Il came to furnishing troops
TO the government during the civil
war Missouri doomed mp Rrandly, Civ
ing l0o,1 Ill. Only six states surpassed
it-New York, with as, $50; Pennsyl'
vania, with s37. 9S6; Ohio. with SIS, $50;
Illinois with 95p.002; Indiana, with
100, S0s. and Massachusetts, with 49,
$50.
Many sailors believe that the frigate
birds can start at daybreak with the
trade winda from the coast OF Africa
and roost the same night upon The
American shore. Whether this is z
Iaot or not has yet 70 Be determined.
bni Il 4 clriall that the bird q ne
IE||'1II 81 NI1f1d rI11|nI1I
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
War PrIces IN Nebra,ka.

OMAHA, Neb., May $50 great has
been the demand for corn, wheat and
rice from Nebraska to supply the
eastern cash demand, that shippers are
now being forced hastily TO market
their cattle because they can get
nothing to feed them on. This Is the
case all over the state. They can
scarcely find food enough for the ami
mails used In ordinary commercial
pursuits. and the stock men OF the
state are becoming very anxious TO
know what they will do for food to
carry their vast punches Of cattle and
horses through until another crop u
harvested.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
BE DREW A PRIZE.
And ne Said That 10 was Lottssy- Tor N
Married . Very Rich

"Hes ono Of our best citizens and
ablest financiers now" began the
bright old gentleman who has grown
up with the city. "Though the best
OF friends, we never recall 1t now. but
saved him from inevitable exposure
Of going wrong, II not from going TO
the penitentiary.
at will serve to call him Tom His
father had made good deal OF money
In speculative movements during the
war and when things had settled
down, Interested some other men on
means In the establishment OF BANK
Through the old gentleman's influence
after little preliminary training, ne
was made cashier. His qualifications
were equal to the position and he was
the CHEEKY, genial, tactful fellow 70
attract TO business
Though older than Tom, ! was his
friend, and when I discovered that he'
was going the pace, took the liberty OF
giving him q very plain talk, insisting
that young man could not spend faA
nights In riotous living and gambling
4
without lasting injury to his health
and final unfitness for business He
took the lecture In good part and sd-
mitted that no was several thousand
dollars short with the bank. Iprompt-
" offered to make the amount good Il
he would take himself in hand, but he
comes Of proud stock and would &C.
cept no assistance without seeing his
way clear to repay It All he asked
was q week, promising not to decamp
In the meantime. Within four days
he had made quiet restitution and has
been model business man ever since
SLOW did he do 1t? Cards, horses,
or q lottery" .
Lottery. He married Q rich VILE
Detroit Free Press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

snow is a good time" suggests n
critical eastern writer, "for congress
to correct the title Of the secretary OF
war. We have no such Office in the
government Of the United States. Gen.
Alger is no more secretary of war than
am. He is secretary Of the army,
Just as Mr.. Long is secretary Of the
navy. If he were secretary OF war
proper, he would have direction OF
both the land and sea forces in this
affair with Spain, but he has abso-
lutely nothing to do with the navy.
We have had only three de facto Sec
retaries of war since the formation
of the government"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

WASHINGTON, May a-The Sin
months experiment of having letter
boxes attached to the street oars In
Des Moines. "a. has expired, and the
experiment has proved . success
Based upon the results Of the first slx
months. the street cars in Des Moines
with the letter box attachment would
handle In q year l0o. 900 pieces OF frst-
elass mail and 70. 200 pieces Of second
class mail The street car companies
now demand compensation for the con-
tinunnco OF the service. At present
lhefo 4 10 appropriation which oeuld
= e.1a ff fr11 : p1Fpe4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07

NICOLA TESLA, the electrician, has
perfected fighting machine and hns
taken steps toward placing his serv.
ices at the command Of the authorities
Mt Washington. He has discovered that
tits just US easy to blow up an enemy's
vessel by means of what is called the
oscillator us it is to send q message by
telephone from one end of New York
to the other. The question Of distance
between the enemy's ship and the
oscillator does not enter into consider
ton. The same force that can convey
a message will be able, he thinks, to
blow up the biggest battlcship that
fonts
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-05-07
inst What He Wanted.

One Of the first men to reach San Fran.
cisco with q hoard Of Klondike gold was an
freshman named Finnegan, who had been
very poor before he struck It rich, and who,
consequently, was unfamiliar with many or
binary uses Of q life Of luxury.
"0i say, yez kin bring me two, dozen eye
sters," he said, airily, as he took q seat in
one Of the finest restaurants in Frisco.
The oysters were soon set before him, and
Finnegan, looking about him for something
to put on them. and hardly knowing what
the something should be, spied bottle Of
Tobasco and proceeded to season the bi
valves, not wisely, but too well.
Impaling an oyster on. his fork, he
thrust It into his mouth, then leaped to his
feet with terrific roar Of pain and began
dancing about and yelling like a mailman.
"See here!" cried the proprietor, rushing
to the table, "keep still, or I'll put you out"
"P.p.put me out. is it? Oh wish yez would
put me out!" yelled Finnegan. me in
sides Is blazin' loike q match factory!"-
Harper's Magazine.