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The age-herald., 1898-02-10

with the Gayety Theater when Mayor Ev- ans issued his proclamation against that place of amusement, have been engaged for limited time at the Bell Top. and are doing a turn to conform to the Blue laws on the statute books of the city.
 A shapely young woman had finished a song and dance much to the amusement of packed house." and Harry Wilson, the clog dancer, had just emerged from the scenes, when the curtain was suddenly wrung down and the audience ordered to get out. Inasmuch as 1t was free show there were no kicks at the box office, and the audience took positions on the side walk in front of the saloon and endeavor- ed to find out the cause of the sudden ter imitation of the program.
 It is said that Bowers was in the wine room and was sending Tn orders a little too strong for Policeman, who was be- hind the bar. At last an order for four bottles of beer was turned down and scene ensued. Threats and counter threats were indulged in. which finally ended in Feibleman ordering the crowd out and locking the doors.
 A conference was held up stairs after the doors were closed. but the breech between the parties seemed to widen and the doors remained closed.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
ID HOLD UP IRON PRICES Conference of the Southern Iron
 Makers Yesterday to PREVENT FURTHER DECLINE Tn, Market a Bit 0yerstocked. But tho Com- panies Will Act in Concert to MaintaiN
 Prices as Far as Possible

A combination was formed yesterday between the iron manufacturers of the south by which they propose to act in concert on the price of pig rather than continually cut under one another.
 While the price of Mo- foundry has been quoted recently at SIPS some of the furnaces have been selling 1t as low as $7.00.
 Yesterday a conference was held here. The Tennessee Coal and Iron company, the Sloss company, the Woodward com pany, the Thomas company, the Anniston company, the Sheffield company and sev- eral others in this state, Tennessee and Kentucky were represented. It was agreed that thy would act in concert in maintain ing the price on pig and endeavor to pre- vent any further decline. The conference promises to be productive of good to the iron manufacturers
 It was current rumor yesterday evening that trust had been formed of the south- ern furnaces, and an effort was to be made to put the price up one dollar per ton.
 This story was pronounced absurd by both Mr. James Bowren of the Tennessee com pany and MT. Sol Haas of the Sloss com pany
 'No such thing was proposed,' said MT. Bowron. "The meeting was simply one or those conferences held occasionally of iron makers that views might be exchanged and prices maintained as much as possi- ble. The supply of iron on hand Is very large and prices have been somewhat eff fected by efforts on the part of some to reduce the stock on hand. The meeting was of no great significance"
 "A decision to advance iron one dollar per ton would be absurd,' said MT. Haas I've will be satisfied to maintain the quoted prices for the present. I am anx- ious to see iron go up, but am very sor- ry to say we are powerless to put it up.
 The manufacturers will meet here again next Wednesday to further discuss the matter and endeavor to agree upon con tinual united action.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
 LOOKS LIKE A CONVENTION Will Be the Plan for Selecting
 Legislators. COMMITTEE MEETS ON 10TH This Plan Is Said To Be Advocated by Two Thirds of Members s-The Views of
 Prominent Democrat.

The democratic executive committee of Jefferson county meets on Saturday, the 18th of this month, to take action in regard to the selection of the various officers in the state.
 It is proposed by a gretat mass of the democrats in Jefferson county and is advo- cated by perhaps two-thirds of the exeeu- tive committee that primary be had for the selection of all county officers, and that a convention be called for the selection of delegates to the state and chancery con- ventions and for the nomination of candi- dates for the legislature. The delegates to the county convention will, however. be selected by primaries i'm the various beats.
 This convention is proposed because it will be almost impossible to select dele gates to the state convention by a primary when Jefferson county sends thirty. Again. the matter of a convention to select both these delegates to the state convention and candidates for the legislature is more con- venient.
 There is some opposition to this conven- tion plan on the part of a few candidates. Nome of them up to date, however, have appeared publicly opposing it, and 1t seems to be a fixed thing that the democratic executive committee will act in the wise indicated above. Numbers of them have been interviewed on the subject by Age Herald reporters, and practically all of them seem to be the one way.
 In talking about the matter yesterday Hon. W. D. Remedy, prominent democrat of Bessemer and uncompromising silver man said "I am heartily in favor of state convention for the state nominees and a primary for the county nominees. I am confident that either a primary for all or a convention for all would result unsatisfactorily to all parties concerned: that convention for all would result in a scramble for office in which the princi- pies of the party would be lost sight of to a certain extent; that trading would likely be indulged In that would result in the defeat of the strongest candidates for county offices, thereby creating dissatisfac- tion; that combination might be formed that would result in packing a conven- tion with delegates opposed to free coin age On the other hand, primary for all would probably result in gold men being selected for the legislative ticket and in operating the county as to the delegates sent to the state convention, which would be very unsatisfactory and might result in the defeat of the ticket in Jefferson coun- ty. I, therefore, favor convention for the state nominees and primary for the county nominees"
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
TRIAL OF THE DEPUTIES
Anonymous Letters Playing a
 Part. THE JURORS WERE WARNED
Evidence Still on the Line Showing the Striker; to Have Been 0rderIy-Commonwealth
 Has 100 More Witnesses.

Wilkesbarre Pa, Feb. 9.-When court convened this morning for the trial of Sheriff Martin and his deputies, Judge Woodward spoke to the jurors about re- ceiving letters bearing upon any person in <1A trial. He said:
 ''If you receive any letters with reference to the trial, whether anonymous or signed, it is your duty to hand them over to the district attorney, and you must not allow them to make any impression upon you"
 The first witness called today was John CTS. He said that on Sept. the strikers held meeting at Harwood, and they un- derstood that if they could get the Latti- mer men to join them, they could win the strike He said they resolved to go en- tirely unarmed.
 At West Hazleton, he said, they met the sheriff and the deputies, who pushed them around with guns and hit several of them. One man, and the witness at this juncture pointed out Deputy A. P. Platt, tore down the flag.
 At Lattimer the sheriff searched them, hit two men in the front rank and tried to fire his revolver. It snapped twice and volley of shots from the deputies and many of the strikers fell.
 On cross-examination witness said that at West Hazleton tine sheriff got hold of his coat and pushed his revolver in his face, saying:
 'I am the sheriff of Luzerne county and you cannot go to I1atimer." I did. nothing I was frightened.
 The commonwealth has about 100 more witnesses.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
 MANAGERS OF MERCY HOME Have Purchased a Lot on the
 North Highlands. A BUILDING TO BE ERECTED Work to Begin as Soon as Practicable The Plan Will Be Ready This Week
 Creche to Assist.

After many delays and much earnest work the lady managers of the Mercy Home have at last taken steps to secure a permanent home for the institution.
 The premises now occupied by the home is a small two story residence in Twenty first street, which has proven entirely in- adequate to the demands that have been made upon the institution.
 The management have purchased from Mir Kearney lot, 10Ox24O feet corner Eleventh avenue and Twenty-first street, north. and soon as practical work will be commenced on the building, which will be a modern structure that will greatly facilitate the management in caring for tue trusts that are placed in it's hands.
 A prominent firm of architects have agreed to furnish the plans for the build ing free of charge, as their contribution to the home and will have them ready by the latter part of the week
 i, One building will be ereDed at first. which will be brick veneered, with domi- tories, reception room, dining room and kitchen and will cost about 5000. Addi- tions will be constructed from time to time as needed.
 Many subscriptions of building material have boe D omised the ladies and the work of raising the necessary funds will be pushed to completion.
 Z The Creche, whichsis an auxiliary asso- ciation of the home, and which has taken an active and valuable part in maintain ing it. will assist in the work. and will also furnish a ward in the institution at it's own expense.
 A meeting of the board of directors of the home was held Tuesday afternoon, and all the old officers were elected as fol- lows: Mrs. c. B. Spencer president; Mrs. A. N. Ballard and Mrs. John White, vice presidents; Mrs. w. l.. Sims, secretary; Mrs w. l.. Murdock, treasurer.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
PERSONAL.

Whit Collier, of Atlanta. commercial agent of the Illinois Central, was in the city yesterday
 Fred H. Jones' of Memphis, district pas senger agent of the Cotton Belt, was in the city yesterday.
 George Ely, of Montgomery, travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 c. B. Compton, of Louisville. general freight agent of the Louisville and Nash vile, is in the city.
 The following Alabamians were registered at the hotels yesterday: B. l.. Hubbard, Monroevilie; c. A. Killion, Pratt City; M. B. Neece, Huntsville; M. J. billiard, Flor ence; F. M Jackson, Brookward
 J. H. Cornatzer of Mobile, travelling passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio, was in the city. MT. Cornatzar has been out advertising the various Mardi Gras carnivals and he says that his road is putting Birmingham oA Aoan equal with either New Orleans or Mobile
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
tYCEUM ATTRACTIONS.
Prof. Wm. Garrett Brown. of Harvard, is the
 Next.

John J. Ingalls, former senator from Kansas, and one of the most gifted ora tors in the United States, will deliver q lecture before the Lyceum at Seals hall on Monday evening, February II.
 Saturday night of this week the Lyceum will be treated to a lecture by Prof. Wm. Garrett Brown, of Harvard college, who is now visiting his brothers in this city. Prof. Brown was reared in Perry county but has spent the years of his studous manhood at Harvard college where he has been lecturer on history and keeper of the archives. His subject will be "The Cotton States In American History" The admis- sion has been reduced to p cents, and seats can be secured at Seals store Friday and Saturday.
 At the same time there will be sub scription list at Seals store for the re- organization of the Lyceum for another season at the same membership price of s500
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
From a Foreign View

London, Feb. 10.-With the exception of the Daily Mail the morning papers do not comment on the DeLome incident. The Daily Mail soys:
 eve cannot suppose the DeLome letter genuine. but if it is all the fat would be in the fire. Things have reached pass where little is wanted to cause an explo- sion.
 Even the recall of Senor DeLome would not satisfy or pacify the insulted jingoes."
 The American correspondents are all of the opinion that DeLome's recall is inevl- table, but they believe Spain will be all lowed to withdraw him in the least dis agreeable manner, as after the republican criticisms of MT. Cleveland's treatment of Lord Sackville-West it would be impos- sibe to give him his passports.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
ECHOES FROM
 POLICE RULINGS

The docket was light at the inferior criminal court yesterday morning. Only two hours and half were consumed in hearing the cases.
 The case against Walter White. charged with grand larceny, was dismissed at the request of Gen. E. w. Fucker, the prose- cutor.
 Andrew Alexander got drunk in a dago restaurant and resisted the officers when arrested. He was assessed sl5 and costs.
 Bettie Kimball. for "cussing," and "rais- ing cain in general, was fined s5 and costs. Bettie is an old offender and this is one of her periodical trips.
 The charge of embezzlement against Tom White was dismissed on the ground of former jeopardy for same offense, after a long speech by Attorney Meade.
 Archie Beard a colored boy. pasted" D. M. Wilson, another coon. with a brick. He contributed $5 and costs.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
THE DAIRY eN
Met Yesterday---The "oIeo" Question Didn't
 Come Up.

The Jefferson County Dairymen's asso- citation held a regular meeting yesterday morning.
 H. Hazard read very interesting pa per on butter making milking and the dairy in general.
 It was decided that only white men with good standing as citizens, and only those who are really dairymen and not those who are simply interested in live stock, shall be admitted to membership in the asso- citation.
 Another meeting will be held about the end of the month. The meetings hereaf- ter will be held at night instead of the morning
 The oleomargerine question was not dis cussed, although it was thought that some action upon it would be taken.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
CLOSED UP SHOP AND
 STOPPED THE SHOW

There was q lively scene at the Bell Top saloon in Second avenue last night, when a large crowd of customers were fired out of the place and the doors closed as the result of a controversy between the proprietors, Charles A. Bowers and Marcus J. Feibleman.
 In the rear of the saloon Is concert hall where an aggregation of '.artists' en- certain the thirsty customers "between drinks" Several of the couchee couchee dancers. who severed their engagements
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
Honor Roll

Of Temple Emanuel Sunday school for January:
 Senior class-Rosa Bloch, Corinne Hoch- stadter, Rachel Joseph, Marcels KlotZ, Jeanette Mayer.
 Second middle class-Eva Sandman, Dan iel Boaz, Mena Holzer, John Mayer Rose Rubel, Etta Temerson, Louis Wo!owitz.
 First middle class Melamie Bloch, Selma Bank, Estelle Marcus, Ike Mayer Morton Simpson.
 Primary class-Leon Fox, Rosabel Hoch- stadter, Meta Schwab, Lawrence Simp- son.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
The Pr, shrterian Reyiyal

The revival services at the Central Pres byterian church. corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, are rapidly increasing in attendance and interest. Rev. Dr. Cecil, of Selma, is assisting the pastor, Dr. l.. S.. Handley. A special choir has been organ ized for the occasion. Services are held at II a. m and 7:30 p. m. Much interest. Is manifested and the meetings will continue for probably week longer.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
Had No License

Robert Allen and Sam Franklin, white men, were arrested yesterday for doing business without license. They are jew elry peddlers and were in Blanche Ber- nards resort in Second alley between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, trying to sell their wares. Policemen Mcdonald, Patton and Perdue and Pound Keeper Fair happened in about that time and placed the two under arrest.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

not. for the present. come within the do- main of congress- I have no doubt 1t will be properly handled by the department"
 Senator Stewart: 'The sentiment ex- pressed is in line with Spahns policy and disposition. We do everything to concildate the Spaniards; they neciprocate by despis- ing us."
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
"PoPE LE) Kill IN THE VATICAN"
Promises to Fill the oneara House Next Tues
 day Night.

The ladies of the organ committee of the South Highlands Presbyterian church are actively selling tickets for the lecture by F. Marion Crawford, next Tuesday, Feb, 15, on Leo XIII. In the Vatican" They are expecting to fill the house from tha way the tickets are selling. This will be a remarkable lecture remarkable man by a remarkable man, and those who miss it will miss the greatest treat of this season.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
MAhDl GRAS,
Birmingham, Ala, Feb 22, l8o8,- Reduced
 Rates via Southern Railway

On account of the Mardi Gras Carnival at Birmingham, Ala, February 22 1898, the Southern railway will sell tickets from all points on its lines to Birmingham, at rate of one fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will be sold February 16 to 21 inclusive, limited to return to March 5, 1S9S
 Call on any agent of the Southern rail- pl-s5-I 'uonumloJuI IoulInJ IoJ GeM
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
Old Buchanan Sour Mash and Clarlxe's Pure Rye Whislies.
THE "vEsTIBlllE.n

Grand opening of the ''Vestibule." 116 Nineteenth street, Thursday evening, Feb. TO- Everybody invited. Zeke Solomon.
 2-8-3t
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

Perhaps in your family you use but lit- tie whiskey, but you want that little good of the best. The United States govern ment guarantees the age and purity of every bottle cf
 Old Buchanan Sour Mash and
 CIarfe's Pure Rye Whislxies. Through it's internal revenue officers at the dstilleries, every bottle is tested and an internal revenue stamp is placed over the cork and capsule. Sold only by
 SOLOMON & LEVI,
 1928 ana 1880 First Avenue. 1-25 tu th.- .-sat-4w
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 INTO BIRMINGHAM Mill Take Possession of tho K. c., M.
 and B. BRANCH LINE TALK A BLUFF The l. C. Has Been Quietly Buying tho
 Kansas City Securities. MEETING OF DIRECTORS ON 26TH When IL Is Believed the Entire Transaction Will Be Completed Branch Will Be
 Built to All Coal Fields a This Section.
BRANCH LINE TALK A BLUFF
MEETING OF DIRECTORS ON 26TH

The Illinois Central railroad is coming into Birmingham.
 The indications are that in less than thirty days they will have a terminus here
 For some time past there has been talk to the effect that the Illinois Central would build into the coal fields of Walker county. This was merely a bluff. While this talk has been induged in, the Illinois Central has been quietly buying up the securities of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming ham railroad. It has finally secured suffi- cient interest in this line to assume control of it. At least, these facts are gotten from what is believed to be reliable authority.
 Meeting of Directors
 On the 2eth of this month a meeting of the directors of the Illinois Central will be held in Chicago, and at that time it is be- lieved that the entire deal will be closed and the Illinois Central will take possession of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham. It is said that the Illinois Central system proposes to build branches of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham into all the coal fields of this section. The Illinois Central line extends from Chicago to New Orleans not to speak of several thousand miles of branch lines.
 No railroad news of years has been of so much importance toward the develop ment and upbuilding of Birmingham as the fact that the Illinois Central will soon take possession of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, and operate 1t in connection with that great system.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
SPANISH MINISTER WILL
 PI GIVEN HIS PASSPORTS

(Continued from Second Page.) discuss it in view of the doubt as to it's genuiness."
 Senator Haw.ey: 'It is a matter for the state department to deal with, and does
The age-herald., 1898-02-10
PURITY,

Age and Strength Guaranteed by the United
 States Government.
The age-herald., 1898-02-10

Keep your eye on East Lake. Big attractions this spring and summer.
 2-9-tf.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-04

the conclusion OF the Mexican war the
United States assumed all such claims
In behalf of American citizens, and el'
tablished a special tribunal for theli
adjudication and payment. The same
course was pursued In 1919 in ehectlnt
settlement OF the Florida troubles
with Spain, though the decisions an
nouheed by the special tribunal we're
source OF litigation and negotiation
clear down to the present time.
The amount OF these claimB nsainS
Spain In behalf OF American citizen!
who suffered IN Cuba was 1l6,0eo. oeo a.
the date OF the destruction Of mo
Maine. Il IS estimated that this total
has been increased 10 32o,000,0oo since
that time and no doubt Is enteFtaiae3
that there are many other claims o.
large amounts that have not yet been
presented. OF course II Is not possible
1T Shis stage to indicate what proper.
tion of the claims are justly chaEGeaols
TO the acts Of the Cuban insurgenI Nano
It is known that in many cases me
claimants themselves were unable 70
tell the source OF tho damage 90 taen
property. whether the Spanish troops
or the insurgents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-04
THE AME RIcAN SQUADRON AT SAN JUAN

tertaInments by home talent and lee
lures given by clergVmen in actual
charge OF pastOrates, and illustrated by
lantern views"
To this request for Information the
commissioner responded as follows:
The ordinary church or Sunday
school entertainment ulven by the
members thereof, without any hired
performers. In tho opinion OF this of
fee. does not come under the head OF
public exhibitions or shows for mo-
neF" contemplated by this section. nor
does lecture, even when illustrated bH
lantern views, when given for churches
and benevolent societies, come under
this head.
At the same time another decision
was promulgated of interest 20 great
numbers of amateur thespllns. This
decision was mailed to Collector White,
OF Parkersburg, W. Va, who was told
to inform AFR. Hammond Hunter, Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, that amateur theat-
rical exhibitions. either In private
houses or licensed public halls. for
church OF charitable benefits, ore, in the
opinion OF this office, not such shows or
performances as are contemplated by
the provisions OF Section OF the act,
and therefore that special tax Is not re-
qulred to be paid for these exhibitions"
The Importance OF these decisions Is
not appreciated in large cities. But in
smaller cities and in tho country they
are looked upon 0s OF more vital inter-
est than the question OF stamping col
laterRls and the note as well.
The mite societies and the amateur
entertainments OF all kinds have be-
come regular functions in the scheme
to support churches. They are held ev-
erywhere, the strawberry and the wa
termelon variety dominating during
spring and summer, with ice cream and
cake for side issues, and the oyster
relgnlng during the r months.
Now. To have taxed them $40 would
have been to deal them solur-pleXus
blow. II would have been to take the
gross receipts, for In manF cases the
aggregate take at the doors and ia
bles hardly reaches ten or twelve dol
lars.
For his wise decision multitude OF
good, self-sacrlhclng women win rise
up and called the commissioner blessed.
The ministers, too. In many localities,
where the salary Is both preclrious aud
penurious. will hold Commissioner Scott
In high esteem. We only guess at the
matter, but we have an idea the man
AT the head Of the bureau OF Internal
revenue must, at one time or another,
have been treasurer OF struggling
church, Anyhow. he knew how well
come ut times are the receipts from n
mite soclety. Therefore, he wisely de-
clded not to tax them out OF existence.