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The age-herald., 1898-10-05
LUM EVANS SENTENCED.
Given Twenty-Three Years for Murder
 of Parker Roe.

Gadsden, October 4-(Special)-Lum Ev ans, who was convicted for the robbery and murder of Parker Roe on May 21, 1893, was sentenced Monday to twenty-three years in the state penitentiary. In sentencing him Judge Discue told him he was remarkably fortunate in saving his neck. He took an appeal to the state supreme court. Andy McElroy, his partner in the crime YVES sentenced to ten years in the penitentiay y. He also appealed A
 Judge Bilbro has purchased the Jimmie Dallis lot corner of Chestnut and Eighth streets, and will make improvements to the amount of $1 ,000
 Leland Fitzpatrick was convicted of as saulting William Owens, an old man, and he was sent to the county farm for long period.
 Misses Ocie Spence, Hattie Riddle. Nellie Meeks, Alice Camp, Alma Leek and Bessie Woodiff left Saturday for Montevallo, where they will enter the Girls Industrial school.
 Real estate is taking on a little activity the past month, and many sales have been made Mrs. J. F. Goldman has purchased the J. P. Rails place for s2,50), and J. A. Bilbro has purchased the Jennie Dall's place for $500.
 A protracted meeting is in progress at the First Methodist church and one at the Cumperland Presbyterian church.
 Floyd Ware, colored, was sent to the county farm to stay until April 20. 1899, for disturbing public worship.
 Mrs. J. J. Pegue, aged 60 years. died here a few days ago after several weeks suffer- ing from bowel trouble. Her remains were carried to Tuscaloosa for interment.
 Albert Quinn, who was so seriously hurt in a bicycle accident several days ago, Is somewhat improved, and will recover.
 A regular building boom has struck Gads- den recently. T. E. Paschall has just com pleted a $1 800 house; c. M. Camp is erect inor S3 ROO residence: the diStrc parSOn- age is being added to at cost of $1 200; A. T. Stocks has erected $1 .00o dwelling, and J. A. Bilbro will make repairs to the amount of $900.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
DETAILS COMPLETE
For Tuscaloosa's Peace Jubilee Tomor-
 row-Three Candidates for Mayor.

Tuscaloosa, October 4.-(Special)-Al the details for the peace jubilee have been com- pleted The display of fireworks arrived this evening by express. All things point to a brilliant entertainment and an unprece- dented crowd. The Mobile and Ohio will run special trains from Montgomery, Bloc ton and Reform. The german at night will be attended by the majority of the belles and beaux from adjacent cities.
 The race for mayor is becoming quite lively This morning the third candidate entered the race in the person of c. L. Smallwood. The other candidates are w. c. Jemison and J. J. Harris. MT. Small wood offers to donate the salary of the of flee, about sl 000, to the public school fund if he Is elected. All three candidates have a strong following.
 The graded schools, one of the greatest bulwarks of Tuscaloosa, opened under most favorable auspices yesterday The opening is fine and indicates a good years work. The following is the enrolment by grades:
 First grade, 20; second, 19; third, 19; fourth, 2S; fifth, 29; sixth, g; seventh, 12; eighth, s; total, 153.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Her i,unkers on Fire

Santiago de Cuba, October 1.-The United State transport Obdem which left here Sum- day has returned with her bunkers on fire. The presence of fire was discovered yester- day morning at 10 o'clock in the main Hold which was at once flooded with fifty tons of water and gang of men were put to work removing the ammunition of which the ship carried a large supply. All the officers and soldiers who were well enough to do so worked hard to extinguish the flames. Every means available is now being em- ployed to extinguish the fire and it is hoped she will be able to leave here again in three days time. Surgeon Major Seaman re- ported all well on board
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
R. 0. RANDOLPH DEAD.
He Was Very Prominent in Alabama
 Affairs.

Sheffield, October 4-(Special.)- )-Maj. R. c. Randolph died at his home here at 12:3) o'clock yesterday. He has been in failing health for several months, and died from paralysis.
 The funeral services were held this morn- ing, attended by many friends of the de- ceased. The remains were shipped to Mont gomery for interment.
 Major Randolph was the son of pr. R. c. and Mrs. Ann T. Randolph. and was born at Oakleigh, the family homestead, at Greensboro, Hale county, on May 2, 1889. He married Sallie Julia Pickett, the young est daughter the late Col. Albert J. Pickett, who, with two sons and two daughters, survives him. One of his daugh- ters, Mrs. H. P. Candler, lives in this city He also left surviving him three sisters Mrs J. w. Tayloe of Birmingham, Mrs. Richard I. Hill of Sheffield and Mrs. Rit- tenhouse Moore of Mobile.
 Major Randolph was well known through out Alabama He took a deep interest in the political welfare of his state, and has been a delegate to many of the state con- yentions of the democratic party He was an active member of the Protestant Epis- copal church, and was nearly always a member of the vestry of the parish in which he resided. He was also frequently a delegate to the state council of the church.
 Major Randolph was a gentleman of strong convictions and fine accomplish ments He was one of the most hospitable of men, and was delighted when his cir cumstances permitted in entertaining his friends at his home, which he always did in excellent style and with great bounty. He was a pioneer in the settling of Shelf field and took great interest in promoting the interests of this beautiful city. He will be missed and mourned by a very large circle of friends covering the whole state.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
COURT AT BEssEMER.
About Eighty Petty Gases. Were Tried
 Personal Mention.

Bessemer, October 4-(Special.) .)-About eighty petty non-jury cases were tried in the circuit court yesterday and today Q
 There will be meeting of the city coun- cil tonight.
 J. J. Albright of Alexander City arrived Sunday, and is spending a few days in town.
 J. F. Vines of Toadvine Is opening up a grocery store in the Charleston block near Nineteenth street.
 w. H. Lewis, who, up to a year ago. resided in Bessemer and was with w. D. Taylor in the latter's drug store, is in town with a view to returning here and locating permanently. MT. Lewis and family have been residing in Troy, Ala
 Odos Perkins, the bright young son of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Perkins, is quite i'll at avenue.
 Both MT. and Mrs. B. F. Basket are also quite sick.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Government for Hawaii

Honolulu, September 24.-Via San Fran cisco, October 1.-The Hawaiian Star has published an outline of the form of gov >ernment decided upon for Hawaii by the congressional commission. The Star says it is to be called the Territory of Hawaii, and will have one representative in congress, as though Hawaii was a state. The governor to be appointed by the president will be paid salary of 5000 to $6,000 year. The commission will make a recommendation as to the appointment of a governor. Hawaii will have legislature, and will make it's own laws subject to the approval of con- gress It is understood that the question of citizenship will be referred to the state department at Washington for it's final de- cision.
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Accrued interest on same... 4. .. .. 30 SC
MRS. PINK

Total..... ..... =. =. .$323 %
 The report says: "Mr. Harper has shown unusual frankness in imparting necessary information. He explains that the errors noted have occurred for the want of in formation on his part, he having followed in the footsteps of his predecessors and acted upon the advice of those in whose legal knowledge he had confidence, and that If this lesson had reached him at the beginning of his term it would have saved him the annoyance and modification they are now causing him." , .
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
MELVILLE LOCALS.
Southeast Alabama Agricultural School
 Has Good Opening.

Abbeville, October 4-(Special. .)-Hamilton Mcintyre, of LeGrand is in town visit to his son, P. M Mcintyre, agricultura'ist in the Third District school located here. This school, which is the source of much pride to Abbeville and the surrounding country is now conducted in an elegant new brick building, and the attendance has al- ready reached 150 pupils.
 Rev. w. w. Harris has resigned as pastor of the Baptist church at this place, and in a few days will join his wife in BrminG- ham where she is now visiting friends
 Mrs. Alice Oates is dangerously i'll with typhoid fever.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
MRS. WlNSLOM'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with iPERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and is inc best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" an dtake no other kind Twenty-fve cents bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Town Destroyed by Fire

Crown Point, Ind, October 4-Fourteen houses, comprising the greater portion of the business district of Lowell, twelve miles south of this city were entirely destroyed by fire today. Among the destroyed build- ings were Nichols opera house, the post office, MIller's drug store, the Vail building, Hayward's studio, Gresham's tailoring es- tablishinent, Shindler's store. the Lowell
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Notice

The office of Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway company has been removed to 2015 First avenue Telephone number remains the same, 976. l0-2-u
The age-herald., 1898-10-05

Record printing house, Heker's saloon, Deathe's hardware store and other prop erty. The loss will reach $40,000, with liin- tied insurance.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05

You need good blooGrif you would have good health Therefore take Hoods Sar- saparilla.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Birmingham Conservatory of Music

Removed to more beautiful and quiet rooms at 2O14 Third avenue (formerly Red dington's Art Studio.)
 B. GUCKENBERGER 10-1-6t Director.
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my patients the exact cost of cure for Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, etc.. including medicines. This sum they can pay in easy installments as the cure is being effected.
 wish to call special attention to my treatment of Emissions, Sexual Weakness, etc. The young and middle aged are perm anently cured; the old are invariably benefited
 While consider my word as good as my bond, you may not know me personally; therefore refer you with permission to the First National Bank, the Alabama National Bank Steiner Bros. Bankers, the Jefferson County Savings Bank, the editor of this paper (The Age-Herald), all of Birming- ham, Ala, as to the responsibility for my contracts. I cure many patients by mail treatment Call at my offices or write me for book and question lists. Very truly,
 Y. P. HOLLOWAY, M. D., Watts Building, corner Third avenue and Twentieth street; entrance on Third ave- nue, Birmingham, Ala. Office hours S:30 to 12 m 1:30 to 5:30 D. m.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Effects Burned

Yesterday afternoon, while on the way from Pensacola to this city, the Woodward Warren company met with a serious loss in having some of their stage effects de- stroyed by fire. The company was on board the southbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train, which arrived here little after o'clock In a baggage car next to the engine were the drop curtains, stage effects and trunks When the train arrived at Wilson, station this side of Flomaton. a man on the station platform informed the conductor that the baggage car was on fire Investigation proved the man to be correct. A little while longer and the car would have been beyond saving. The door of the car was opened and the flames extinguished. The damage done to the ef- fects will exceed $G00
 The funeral of little Imogene Inge, the 6-year-od daughter of Hon. and Mrs. z. M. P. Inge, who passed away Saturday night, took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock from tie home, No. 926 Government street, and many friends of the family attended. Rev. A. J. Lamar conducted the funeral services, assisted by Rev w. P. Hurt. At Magnolia cemetery. where the interment was made the grave was hidden from view by bank of beautiful flowers.
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owINGs BOOK STORE. 2lO5 2d. Aveue.
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DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST.
 GEHITO URINARY DISEASES, 26 YEARS IN PRACTICE. L L Il YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM, 4 X

I honestly believe that I have a greater experience in the treatment of private troubles than any physician in the south. Hav- ing in the past 12 years successfully cured thousands, having the very worst forms, which had not been bene- fited elsewhere.
 I invariably tell
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
Circuit Clerk of Coffee

Examiner John Purfoy has filed re- port with the governor on the condition of the books of w. G. W. Harper, circuit clerk of Coffee county, and reports errors in the following amounts:
 To amount as shown by exhibit A....$ 27 50 Accrued interest on same. . . .. .. 5 20 Amount as shown by exhibit B.. .. .. 259 50
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
In b. e ise of His Mother

Francis P. OConnor, II years of age, a moulders apprentice, stabbed John Kitchen to the heart in defense of his mother S honor at their home this morning. Kitch- en, who died instantly, was an oyster opener and all-around tough character, having served two terms in the peniten- tiary. O'Connor surrendered himself to the police immediately after the killing. Pub lie opinion is on his side, and it is not ex- pected that the law will hold him.
The age-herald., 1898-10-05
3E GOOD OPENING OR MOBILE SCHOOLS More Than $500 in Atte ndanCe
 the First Day. SHIPPING CIRCLES ACTIVE Cotton Season With England Opens Young Francis O'Connor Defends His Mothers Honor-Wo
 ward Warren Co.'s Loss.
SHIPPING CIRCLES ACTIVE

Mobile, October 4.-(Special.) )-The public schools of the city opened yesterday morn- ing for the scholastic year. Last year the opening showed an attendance of only 2,752 pupils. This year the enrolment will double that number by half. Very good showing when it is taken into considerat ton that many of the pupils have not returned yet from summer vacations.
 A canvass of the schools shows an at tendance today of over $500. This number will be materially added to by others to- morrow, when the schools open.
 enil ping Circles Active
 The present. week will be an active one in shipping circles. It will show the opening of the cotton season with England, and the second week Of cargoes for Cuba by regu- jar liners. It will also mark the beginning ot the Florida coast and Tampa trade. This week has been looked forward to with pleasure among the cotton tanners and sleVeoores, and tor some tune to come there will be plenty sS- work.
 There nve steamers to load cotton this week, three or Winch nave aIready rived and awaiting settled weather. They are the Huntclin, Dalmally and Mobile. The other two 10 arrive during this week are said to be the Selma and Montgomery. In Havana shipping two steamers of regu- lar lines have arrived-the Ulssin and tti- ram, with the Johnson Wilson to report during the week. They will add materially to the activity. The steamer Alpha, of the Gulf Coast Trading Line, will make her in- itial trip in the t1orida coast trade this week. The steamer is now on the docks receiving repairs.
 At the same time, the steamer Cape Charles, of the Mobile Steamship company, will make her first trip in the Tampa trade during the week. In each instance, the steamers have booked large and valuable cargoes, and predictions are for a steady increase from now on in Mibile shipping in- terest. number of steamers are ex- pected to arrive here during the week.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-17

'.a..
bciEg IN exploslon Of the boiler OF The
dynamo. This was the only specific
cause assigned from m Official source
during the day. (
NJ. Du Bose. the Spanish charge
daralres. called at the state department
to express his profound regret and tho
entire Spanish staff left their cards at
the navy department as a mark OF per-
sonal coincidence. AT all OF the foreign
establishments there was the deepest In
terest and solicltudc over the affair, and
during the day Ambassador camdon. of
France, Sir Julian Pauncefote, Of the
British embassy and other foreign rep.
resentatlves, called on the PreG!den, or
at the state department to express their
regrets. tif
The disae,cr Is remarkable In that only
two officers lost their lives and these
were OF Junior grades. They were Lieu
tenant Friend W. Jenkins and Assistant
Engineer Darwin II. MerrlstS The for
mcr was unmarried, but leaves a mother
and Sister. The latter, It Is though. also
was unmarried, but the department was
unadvised concerning hia family.
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DELoME's REGRET
And Hts Expressions OF Profound Estscn,
For A Amsrlca AMI A ntt rirnns.


For America al,i An,t tricaus.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1e,-"The Spanish
minister and the Spanish people have
been greatly misunderstood in this
country" said Senior do LONE, the for
mer Spanish minister. this morning.
"They oil desire peace; they oil want
peace with America and Americans. not
only from motives Of policy, but because
they love America.
u am forced to say now by this ter
rible affair what should have been
precluded from saying before. There Is
no country In the world that I love us
! do America. love the country and
the people and It IL with the keenest
regret that take my leave as the result
OF this unfortunate letter incident.
Nearly all prominent Spaniards and
men OF influence in my country share
my Views IN regard to America.
Spain cannot AFFORD 10 have a war
with the United States. II only from
motives OF policy they are determined
not to have any war. There can be no
war between this country and Spain.
Such thing is out OF the question.
IF the Maine has blown up In Havana
harhor It is the result OF an accident.
That Is absolutely certain. There Will
be no war;" 49, rst
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a Heart Broken Mother,

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. 16.-Hen-
ry ]. Keyes, an Indianapolis boy. twen-
ty-one years old, was serving three
years enlistment on the Maine. Mrs. ].
]. Turner, young Keyes mother. yes
terday received letter from her son.
written on board the Maine at Havana.
In which he described the conditions as
seen from shlpboard. He said the feel
Ing In Havana was strong against the
American sailors and that little liberty
had been allowed them for fear OF
trouble. His companions believed the
Maine would be speedily called back to
the United States. and they were all
pleased with the prospect OF getting ou;
Of Cuban waters. In the letter Keyes
said there were. two big Spanish war
ships in the harbor, close to the Maine.
Mrs. Turner Is almost broken down un-
der the suspense caused by the possi-
ble fate OF her son, and has telegraph
ed the department at Washington, ask
Ing to be kept advised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-17
MADRID PRE3S
Arc 1nsp!red 10 Express Pity Over the
Maine Disrstcr.

Arc 1nsp!red 10 Express Pity Over the
Maine DisnHter.
MADRID. Feb. 1e.-The United States
minister, General Woodtord, did not re-
ceive news Of the loss o; the Maine from
Washington. His first intimation OF the
news came from the Spanish rear ad-
mlral, who called at the United States
legation to express. in behalf OF the
Spanish government. regret for the dis
aster which had befallen the American
warshlp. The details then reached
General Woodford in the dispatches Of
the Associated Press.
The impartial published an extra edl-
tion, saying that the news had produced
deep impression in Madrid. The pre-
mier. Senor Sagasta, personally inform
ed the queen regent oc the loss OF the
Maine.
The Epocha says: Whatever rela-
tlons Spain and the United States,
christian feelings and humanity COM
pei US to regret the catastrophe. Tho
spectacle OF so many lives suddenly
launched into eternity Inspires COM
passion"
The Heraldo says: although the
Americans try to represent US as 4
people devoid Of virtue, we must face
this horrible misfortune sincerely and
express feelings Of compassion" The
Heraldo further adds: "In the face Of
provocative Americans, We shall al
ways remain @ proud people: but In the
face OF men In misfortune. OF what
ever nationality, our hearts are always
full OF pityn
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F0UEDERED AT SEA.
Farther Particulars OF tho Wreck OF tho
Stenmship uCinru NevntiR,n

Stenm,hip "Cinru SevadR.n
VICTORIA, B. c.. Feb. 1s.-The
steamer Islander has arrived. bringing
further details Of the reported loss Of
the steamer Clara Nevada. The news
was conveyed to Juneau shortly before
the Islander sailed by Captain Latham,
OF the steamer Coleman. He says the
Clara Nevada toundered with nll on
board opposite Seward City In Berner's
Bag, where she was running for shelter.
George Beck, & resident Of Seward
City, was an eye witness OF the disaster.
He was standing on the beach when he
saw n small steamer battling with the
wind. Suddenly there was a flash and
the steamer burst into flames, founder
Ing In a few seconds. She had on board
twenty-five passengers and crew. FIJI
teen passengers who went north In the
Clara Nevada returned on the Islander
and say her boilers gave much trouble
on the northward voyage and once the
steamer took fire. but was eatinguished
before serious damage was done.
They say the steamer was undoubted-
ly wrecked by the boilers bursting.
The Rustler OF Juneau has gone to
look for the survivors.
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THREE KILLED
ny The "0fher Train" They did not See
Ono Miraculous Escape,

By the "other Train" They did not See,
Ono miraculous Escape.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, Feb. 1e.-Three
men were instantly killed by a fnst
train at Woods Run. this evening, and
the fourth member OF the party esca-
ped by the body Of one Of his compan.
Ions striking him, and throwing him
from the track. The dead men are:
William Ryan, OF Leetonla, o. Robert
Lawrence. and John Haltley, both OF
Salem, o. -
n. A. Mcnamara, the fourth man,
says the party had been to Braddock
seeking work, and being unsuccessful
went to Woods Run to take a Fort
Wayne freight train for home. They
were lined up along the track ready to
jump n passing freight andIwere so In
tent on accomplishing their object that
they failed to see the Chicago express
which came tearing along the track on
which they were standing. The flyer
struck them and threw their bodies
from fifty to one hundred feet. When
picked up they were horribly mutila-
ted.
McNnma.a, who was on the end ot
the line, was struck by one OF the bod.
les and thrown backwards about 'nf-a
teen feet, thus escaping the express. Hc
was not much hurt. but was literally
covered with the blood Of his compan-
Ions. :
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WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1s.-The
following cablesram was received by
the state department from Consul Cen
eral Leo at DIG tonight: ~
HAVANA. Feb. &c.
Profound sorrow expressed by gov
crnment and municipal authorities. con-
suls OF foreign nations, organized bod
les OF all sorts and citizens generally.
Flags at half mast on governor gem
erals palace, on shipping in harbor and
In city. Business suspended, theatres
closed. Dead number about 2so. om-
GERS quarters being in rear and sea-
mems forward, where explosion took
place, accounts for greater proportional
loss Of sailors. Funeral tomorrow, at 3
p. m. Officers Merritt and Jenkins still
missing. Suppose you ask that naval
court OF inquiry be held to ascertain
cause OF explosion. Hope our people
will repress excitement and calmly
await decision.
{slgned.) LEE"