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The age-herald., 1898-03-18
4 WOMAN PLEADED GUILTY
H WOMHN TL[HE[D GU!LlI To Charge of Presenting False Accounts to Government, IN UNITED STATES COURT She Burst Into Tears As She Stood Before the Court--A Fine of S1,000 Was
 Imposed.

Lula M. Whitfield was convicted in the United States court yesterday on charge of presenting false accounts to the gov ernment, and was fined $1 0O0.
 When she was arraigned before Judge Bruce she gave way to tears and pleaded guilty to the charge.
 The woman was a witness in a case which was tried in the United States court and it is alleged that she made a sworn statement that she had travelled number of miles further than she did in reality. The sight of the weeping woman In the court room aroused the sympathy of many of the spectators, who hoped the judge would let her off with a reprimand He, however, fined her s10O0 and costs, and an execution will be entered for that amount She was not taken to jail. The grand jury returned another batch of indictments yesterday, as follows: James H. Blanton and John Eaton, coun- terfeiting; Reuben Steadman, illicit dstill- ing; w. A. Mitchell retail liquor dealing. No bills were returned in the following cases: M Evans, Dick Patterson, Waiter Rice, Jim Irwin, Ben Rice, Joe Burgess. Thomas Waters, Bud Holland and Will Baker. The following cases were disposed of from the docket:
 
 dealing, was fined $lO0 and costs on a plea of guilty.
 Ed Williams. illicit distilling. plea-~ of guilty; fined $100 and costs.
 John Stevens, sci. fla, judgment final with waiver for s100 and costs.
 M Williams, retail liquor dealing, not guilty
 Jack Murphy, retail liquor dealing; mol pressed.
 Jack Murphy, sci. fa., judgment nisi set aside.
 William Hide, retail liquor dealing; mol pressed.
 J. R. Hodge, same; guilty
 Henry Burns, same; guilty.
 T. G. Hutchns, J. W. Pendergrast F. L. Lane and E. H. Webb, contempt; dismissed H. c. Wood retail liquor dealing; guilty Willis Parks, retail liquor dealing guilty Walter Teal, illicit distilling guilty. James A. Malone and James A. Gentry illicit dfstilling; not guilty.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
COFFEE SOCIAL
Given by the Wives of the Louisville and Nash
 vile Engineers

Last night at the residence of F. B. Gibbs 1900 Third avenue the wives of the Louis- ville and Nashville engineers gave an en- joyable "coffee social" This is the first of a series of entertainments to be given by these ladies who recently organized for social purposes.
 A large number of the members of Di- vision No. 156 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, were present, including Chief Engineer John Cox who is whole houseful by himself. The house was beautifully decorated in the colors of division No. 156. and green added in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
 One of the features of the evening was an individual" cake walk which proved very exciting, which was won by Miss May Rose who beat the field.
 The entertainment proved great suc- cess in every way and the ladies in charge are deserving of much credit.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
DIR. J. s. GILLESPY
 THE LUCKY MAN Promised CIerkShip of City Court by
 Judge WilkOTSOn. SHOULD HE BE NOMINATED Miller, Smith, Bradley and ThatCh Have Withdrawn Their Applications. BUT WILL WORK FOR WILKINSON An Absorbing Topic of Conyersation--Col. Tan ner Says Senior Judge Cannot Alone Ap-
 point CIerk-Assocate Judge Has
 Voice in Appointment.
BUT WILL WORK FOR WILKINSON

The withdrawal by Nathan L. Miller of his application for clerk and register of the city court of Birmingham, is no longer a mystery. For two days the public of Bir- mingham has been racking its brains to find why Nat Miller had withdrawn from what was considered "dead sure" thing.
 Further developments yesterday revealed the fact that Maj. T. o. Smith had with drawn his application for clerk and register of the city court. This also caused great surprise, for Maj. Smiths friends consider ed him a winner
 little later in the day the report was heard and verified that T. M. Bradley had side-tracked his application for the same position. This began to get startling. 'Why in the world should Tom Bradley withdraw" they said. Bradley was as strong as any man in the race"
 Almost simultaneously with these reports came another that Robert H. Thach had a string tied to his application, and with the string he had pulled it back again. This was the blow that paralized the pulp lie. The whole four of the gentlemen who were applying to Judge Wilkerson for clerk of the city court in case he was re- elected had withdrawn their applications.
 pr. Giliespy Appointed
 The truth was, the appointment had been promised to another man, Dr. Jas $. Gill lespy!
 The cause of Nathan L. Milier's sudden withdrawal was then evident. He heard of pr. Gillespy's appointment and imrned- lately came down. The other applicants, while not so quick, followed his lead.
 That Dr. Gilespy's appointment was a splendid piece of political work on the part of Judge Wilkerson and his friends, no one doubted, not even the disappointed applicants. They all agreed that pr. Gll- lespy was one of the strongest democrats in the county and that while he had al- ways been a supporter of Judge Wilkerson' still the promise of the clerkship of the city court in case Judge Wilkerson was reelected, was a brilliant move. It IS sald that not an enemy was made by the deal and the disappointed applicants are as en- thusiastic in Judge Wilkerson's behalf as ever.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

Rather it was the custom, but is not now so popular as it once was.
 The plan is 8. clever one, so long only one man or set of men is working 1t, but when the enthusiastic supporters of all the candidates in the field start it, the plan loses a little of it's force.
 The story goes that the friends Of one candidate started to pulling every juror that came on duty at the court house and then giving it out that all the jurors were in favor of their candidate and 1t naturally followed that he was to carry all the beats in the county
 But this was too soft a snap. The friends of other candidates "got onto the game, and opened up a little poll for themselves As result, every juror in the county was voting for every candidate.
 Naturally the candidates began to dls- trust the sincerity of the jurors, so that the peers are once more at peace.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

for the wire netting backstops. The big tiers of seats will all be in position by this afternoon and ready for the crowds ton ght
 The Birmingham team did not work very hard last night, but only practiced signals and few trick plays French, on account of his broken nose, and Warren. on &C., count of his sore knee, will not attempt to enter the game. Redd will take French's place as captain of the team. The lineup of both teams was printed in yesterday 8 Age-Heraid. The Birmingham colors are dark blue and white, and a number of the enthusiasts say they will wear colors all of today Nashvilles colors are maroon and white. The Nashville team will arrive this afternoon at $40. and will return to- night at 12:30.
 Nashville stands at the head in the league. She has won two games and lost none. Birmingham has played two games and lost one. In case Birmingham wins to- night the two teams will be tied. This game gives every promise of being an in- tensely interesting one.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
HEALTH REPORT
Of the City of Birmingham for February Jus
 Completed.

The health report for Birmingham for the month of February has just been com- pleted by pr. Barclay, county health off, cer.
 There were in all 35 deaths, 16 white and 19 coored. This makes the total death- rate per 1000 12.0O, the white death-rate S.73 and the colored death-rate 1L54. Ac- cording to these rates, February was hard month with the negroes.
 There were in all fl births, 25 of which were white, and 16 colored.
 The total birth rate was 14.06 to the 1000 inhabitants, whites being 1864 and the col ored 14.77. There were still births, mak- ing a total of 46 births in all.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
SHAM ROCK
Was Tn Evidence on the Sireets-Pratt City
 Celebrated,


 The "wearers of the green" were in evil dence yesterday, and 1t did not take one long to find out that it was St. Patrick s Day.
 The whole-souled Irishman who wore the emblem from patriotic impulses was joined by many who held the friendship of an Irishman dear in the spirit of the day.
 There was no formal celebration in this city. Pratt City, however, celebrated in great shape, and the day was greatly en- joyed
 The two divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernans of this city met at St. Paul s hall, in Third avenue, early in the morn- ing, and from there marched to the Ensley electric line, where they took car for Pratt City.
 Last night at the Pratt City hall ban quet was given, at which large number of Birmingham people were present. Toasts and speeches were delivered and royal time was enjoyed by all who participated
 A number of candidates were present at the Pratt City celebration and their yer satility with Irish history, it Is said, would have astonished a professor in the Uni- versty of Dublin
 Of course, there was no politics in it.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
AT 4 O'CLOCK
This Afternoon United States Artillery Com
 pany Will Arrive.

Dispatches were received by the officials of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham railroad yesterday to the effect that the company of United States artillery which is to pass through Birmingham on it's way to Savannah. left Kansas City yesterday morning at o'clock. It will take about thirtytwo hours to make the run between that city and this, and ac- cordingly will arrive here about o'clock this afternoon. The special train will probably not pass through the depot, but will make the transfer to the Central of Georgia railroad at the freight yards on Ninth avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
PERSONAL.

J. J. Willett of Anniston is fin the city Ex-Gov Thomas G. Jones of Montgomery is in the city.
 Col. J. J. Altman will leave for Livingston today to rest for a week or two. A. O. Lane has returned from an extend ed trip out through Jefferson county.
 A. R. Dearborn of this city has recently been appointed general agent for Alabama of the Pacific Fire Insurance company of New York City
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
WILL HUFF TOOK LEG BAIL In the Criminal Court Yesterday After Pleading Guilty. A VERDICT FOR FRANSCOMB Jury Awarded Him Damages in the Sum of S1050-Other Business Was
 Disposed Of

After having pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary and grand larceny in the criminal court yesterday Will Huff, a ne- gro, quietly walked out of the court room and made his escape.
 Huff was jointly indicted with Charlie Bright, charged with breaking into the store of Gilbert Carter and stealing sev- eral guitars and mandolins. They were arraigned before Judge Green yesterday and both pleaded guilty to the charge. Huff fingered before the judge explaining that it was his first offence and asked that his sentence be made as light as possible. Bright, who had nothing to say, was taken back to the cage and locked up.
 In the meantime another case was called and Huff, taking advantage of the oppor- tunity, walked out of the door unnoticed. He quickly made his way to the street and ran up Twenty-first street to Second ave- nue, turning last on that thoroughfare. It was about fifteen minutes before fluff was missed and search was immediately made for him, without success
 Bailiff Vines, who was on duty, was en- gagged with other prisoners and did not notice that Huff fingered behind to plead with the judge.
 Tom Williams, John Walton, General Jackson, Henry Anderson, Will Hender- son, George Jones, Griffin Skinner and Elias Liyerman were all tried on charges of larceny and were found guilty.
 Red Riggers, Rush Goodwin and Hugh Goodwin, the white boys who are charged with breaking into the store house of w.. S. Brown and into the Florence hotel bar, were yesterday recognized by Judge Greene.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
Wilkerson-Harsh Contest

The above was the opening play In what promises to be the most interesting local contest in the campaign of 1898.
 Mark my prediction said gentleman n vester.d,av who is exceedingly well versed in the r7vsteries of politics, that the most interes. g contest in the present cam, paign will be that between Wilkerson ana Harsh for the office of senior judge Of the city court of Birmingham. l nave been III Ill ,oii+ice for a number of years, but have naver seen a contest for county ofnce that was more interesting than l think this one will be. There is very little newspaper talk of it so far, but in the matter of earnest systematic canvass, 1t is far ahead of even the race for probate judge The consplc- ,,.,,s oo,nonents as the situation now stands, is Wilkerson and Gillespy on the one stde' and Harsh and Crawford on the other. A quartet of good politicians"
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
Amateur Baseball

The students of Massey's Business col iege have decided to organize a baseball team and compete for honors on the dia- mond this year. The team has not yet been selected in full, but the following are the officers: McEachin, captain; Christian. assistant captain; Kilgore, manager; Car ter, assistant manager, and Wells. treas- urer.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
READY FOR THE FRAY.
Extensive Preparations at the Athletic Club fo
 the Game Tonight.

Everything is in readiness at the Athletic club for the first championship game of basket ball to be played there tonight be- tween Nashville and Birmingham.
 Prof. Miles was busy all day yesterday putting up new baskets and new frames
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
City Court

In the first division of the city court in the case of David Franscomb vs. the Bir- mngham Railway and Electric company, which has on former hearing twice before resulted in mistrials, judgment was rem dered for the plaintiff and the damage fixed at $1 ,050.
 In the second division in the case of H. K. White vs. J. J. O'Rourke, defendant, and the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham Railroad company; judgment for de- fendant for cost of appeal.
 J. M Stewart vs. G. Savage, defendant, and the Heidt-Nelson Coal and Lumber company; dismissed by plaintiff.
 J. M. Stewart vs. James Gum, defendant, the Heidt-Nelson Coal and. Lumber com- pany; dismissed by plaintiff.
 Mrs. J. o. Wright vs G. W. Shepperd, defendant and the Alabama Great South ern Railroad company; dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Sterling Dynamite company vs. R. H. Turner defendant, and the Sloss Iron and Steel company; same.
 Alabama National Bank vs. A. McAlles- ter, defendant, and the Southern Railway company: same.
 G. w. Mason vs. A. J. Monelock; same.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
Too Thin
From the Springfield News.

From the Springfield News.
 Join Springfeld's swell cavalry organiza, ton, fight for your country's flag, wear silk underwear, and, you cherish the memory of the heroes who have bled and died for old glory. don't forget that silk nightcap. Nightcap kept in canteens are barred
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

dent free silver man will amount to noth- Ing.
 "You can well say edltorially than the fight is over and that 1t Is for certainty Judge Senn."
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

The most deIigihtful season of the year to visit FVcrida is tiuring March and April; low round trip tickets on sale daily to pleasure party auld write for particulars, descriptive matter, or any informs atdon, to
 R. l.. TODD, Division Passenger Agent. Montgomery . Ala.
 2-17-Gt
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

You can get The Age Herald anywhere for 67 cents per month.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
Cheap Rates for the Elks

Chicago, March 1.-The western roads have voted in favor of a rate of one fare plus s2 for the meeting of the American Medical association at Denver, in June, and for the annual meeting of the Elks at New Orleans, in the early part of May.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

Fresh bread and candy made daily at c. w. Cody's. 1920 to 1886 2d avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
saz., The "Clerls Question" nruddled

"Is ia funny said Col. James l.. Turner to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday no" wiIkerson and Harsh are proceeding to ap- noint the clerks and register Of the city court without apparently knowing the la" on the subject.
 .sThe constitution of the state provides, in article VI, section 22, that clerks or such inferior courts as may be establisheo hv law shall be appointed by the judges thereof and shall hold office during the term of the judge making the appointment.
 .When the city court of Birmingham was established, in 1885, there was but one Juoge' Tn 1S90-91 another judge was added 10 the city court making two judges.
 .fUnder the original act the court was composed of one judge, and whose duty u was to make such appointment, but under The act as amended, the court is now com posed of two judges, and construing this act in connection with the constitutional provision, the clerk shall be appointed by the judges and he shall hold his office dur ing the term of the judges making the ap- poirtment
 ''It is my opinion that both Judge Wflker- son and MT. Harsh have been a little hasty in promising the clerkship to their friends, and under the law quoted, Dr. Gillespy and MT. Crawford may both be disappointed MT. Senn or MT. Powell, whichever one is elected to the associate judgeship. may have made a few promises of his own, and then matters will be trifie complicated
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
flo NORTH TWENTIETH STREET!

in the St. James Colored Methodist Episco- pal church. Fourteenth street. between Third and Fourth avenues, north. Every body is cordially invited.
 MRS. J. A. ENGLAND, President
 R. H. KELLER, City Missionary.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
SEE HI XII.

Half man, half gorilla; on exhibition at 2OO3 Second ave. Admission 10 cents.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. s-Z5-SIs'
The age-herald., 1898-03-18

Colored Orphans Homo The Alabama Colored Orphans Home association will be held Friday at p. m.
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
Mir. McKenzie's Statement

.You made slight mistake in your &C., count this morning of the difficulty be- tween C. B. Powell and B. A. Thompson said William R. Mckenzie. editor of the Birmingham Tribune to a reporter of The Age-Herald yesterday.
 a'In it you say that Powell was the author of the editorials over which the misunderstanding arose. The fact is that I was the author of both of the articles, and I considered myself responsible for them. I did get my information from Mr. Powell. however. and this is, I suppose, what misled you.
 INT. Thompson did not come to me and demand retraction, but a number of his friends did come and hinted that there might be trouble if a retraction was not made. This I refused to make, but told them that If had been misinformed as to the facts, would cheerfully make a statement to that effect in the next issue of the Tribune. This, I understand, en- tirely satisfied MT. Thompson.
 "As to any blood-thirsty intentions on the part of Mr. Powell or myself. am sure there were none. Neither of us were armed at any time during the whole dis cussjon."
The age-herald., 1898-03-18
saliotting of Jurors

This is quite an interesting proceeding that is now in vogue at the court house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
GRAND VALLEY.

A greater number Of our farm
ers are busy putting up the Sec
ond cutting Of hay.
Mrs. A. d. Best was out to the
ranch last Monday.
An Epworth League chapter
was organized Sunday. July IL, at
the school house by Rev. M. +.
Stewart. Miss Lizzie Burke was
elected pres; H. A. Morgan lst
vice-pres.; Miss Minnie Egbert
sec. They organized with n
membership of nineteen. The
first meeting will be Sunday, July
"a, at p. m. at the school house !.
Preaching Service by Rev. M
L. Stewart at 3:30 p. III. Sunday
A surprise party was given Miss
AIDA Barton, Wednesday July ID
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
Canning Factory Improve
. ments.

George w. Draper, the new
Canning Company superintendent,
is making many additions and i'm
provements to the works. Here
tofore the tomatoes have been
canned by what has been technic-
ally known as the "cold pack" in
distinction from the "hot pack"
system, which Mr.. Draper is inau-
gurating. Large tanks have been
built, heated by steam coils. The
new appliances will greatly en-
large the capacity of the works
and rush of tomatoes, such as
distinguished last season, can be
handled to much better advantage
than Was done in '97.
The machinery generally has
been overhauled and put in fine
condition for a big seasons work.
Some few beans will be canned
this week, but the real work of the
season will not begin until next
week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21

by her friends, in honor of her
sixteenth birthday. Ice cream,
cake and fruit were served in
abundance. A very enjoyable time
was spent.
Miss Amy Burke is reported
sick.
Paul Gervais has cut his fine
crop of wheat, which he may we'll
be proud of as he has stand
which would be hard to beat.
George Egbert and daughter,
Miss Minnie, were shopping in
La Junta the first part of the
week.
Mr.. Woodford may well receive
the prize as potato raiser. His
new potatoes are exceedingly fine.
At the convention of the La
Junta Circuit our community was
represented by Miss Cora Burke,
H. A. Morgan and VIM. Warren.
ODo not forget the school meet
ing July 26. Let there be full
attendance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
a visit to Canada. We are all
glad to have him with US again.
NICHOLESVILLE, :

--- N NlS11V1/1ISN AA<S<1Ss
Mrs. Geo. Willis was in Mani
tou Saturday.
Rev. b. t. Mitchell breaches
Sunday at $3.50. Sunday School
at 2:30.
L. Billingsly has been laid up
with inflamatory rheumatism.
Haying is nearly finished.
Cantaloupes are looking well
all through this section.
Our farmers planted very few
wntermelons.
Eugene Turney, son of Chas.
Turney, while raking hay for VIM.
Bell last Friday had a narrow es-
cape from serious injury. just
before the days work was finished
the tongue became detached from
the rake and fell to the ground.
This frightened the horses and
they began to run; the boy was
thrown to the ground in front of
the rake. He would no doubt
have been killed if the horses had
not at this moment kicked them
selves loose. As it was, he only
sustained several painful bruises.
The rake was demolished.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21

For the above cut we are indebt-
ed to the Irrigation Era of Den
yer. 1t appeared in the last issue
of that journal, being one Of a
number of fine views of character
istic Otero county scenes. Mr..
Kain is among the largest and
most successful horticulturists in
the county and his orchard is one
of those always shown to our Wis
itors who wish to see what irriga-
ton, Arkansas valley soil and sun
shine can do in the way of fruit
growing. Mr.. Kain's farm con-
sists of ITO acres, of which 33 is
in orchard. and vinyard, 20 in
wheat, 10 in cantaloupes and the
balance in alfalfa. Mr.. Kain be-
lieves in clean culture and gives
his orchard great care, which ac-
counts for his uniform success.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-07-21
Wall paper will be found in n
great variety of patterns and very
cheap at Kearby's Drug Store.

%. d. Shields of the Loveland
Nursery has patented new irri-
CATION dam which saves much Ia
Dor and is meeting with n rapid
sale. 1t is constructed of heavy
galvanized iron and is easily
placed securely in lateral. It
has two movable wings, one or
both of which may be extended if
necessary to fully dam the lateral.
The work of shovelling the earth
is wholly avoided. Farmers who
have not seen this economical Ia
Dor saving device should investi-
gate its merits. 1t will pay you.