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The age-herald., 1898-02-26
PRIMARY AND CONVENTION.
Sub Committee of County Executive Commit
 tee Met Yesterday to Draft Plans.

The subcommittee of the county execu- tive committee of the democratic party, ap' pointed to arrange the plans for the com ing county primary and convention, held a meeting yesterday morning in Chairman Gillespy's office. All the other committee men were present
 The plan which was used in the pri- maries two years ago was read through and discussed in detail. All of the sections contained in the old plan were reaffirmed yesterday with one or two exceptions. Fur ther discussion of these two unsettled points will be taken up again at 3 o'clock Monday. II
 One of the debated questions is the basis of representation in the county convention Some of the committee want the popula- tion to be ascertaned by the registered white vote in 1896, while others want to use the same basis that was used that year.
 Another mooted question was that of the managers of the primaries.
 All of these questions will be settled at the meeting Monday and this decision re- ferred to the executive committee, which meets again next Saturday.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
GETTING EVEN WITH HER.

This happened in Philadelphia: The huge hat of the sweet young lady in the seat before him had bothered the Philadelphia young man very much. He couldn't see the stage at ali, and his good money was bringing him in no return. He was very patient young man, and he hesitated a long while before he finally decided that forbearance had ceased to be virtue. Even then he was very gentle. He simply lean- ed over and politely said: twill you please remove your hat, miss? I can't see the stage" She only tossed her head. She had come there quite as much to show off that hat as to see the play. She didn't say so, but that was evident.
 The young man sat back in his seat and thought hard Finally he got up and went out. There was vacant seat In front of the young woman, and when the curtain arose on the next act the young man re- turned and slid into that seat. He had borrowed womans hat somewhere It eclipsed by several degrees of latitude that worn by the young woman behind him. He put that on his head and awaited indignant and called the usher. The lat ter notified the young man that he'd have to remove the hat or himself. He protest ed but was finally elected from the thea ter He now threatens to sue the man. ager of the theater, which is one of the prominent playhouses in Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
PERSONAL.


 F. M. Ford, of Fayette county, is in the city.
 E. E. Steen, of Maplesville, is in the city.
 r. J. Burke. of Jacksonville, is at the Norris
 w. P. Lay of Gadsden, was in the city yesterday.
 Col. J. V. Allen, of Sheffield, was in the city yesterday.
 Dr. o. R. Tomlinson, of Tate Springs, Tenn, is in the city.
 The following Alabamians were register ed at the hotels yesterday:
 Governor Robert L. Taylor, of Tennes- see, passed through the city yesterday on his way to Tuscaloosa where he lectured last night.
 Miss Avis McMurry, of Mineola, Texas, and Mrs. Ida Marks. of Columbus, Miss, are visiting MT. and Mrs. Walter l.. How ard on the North Highlands.
 Thos. D. Radcliffe, Sheffield; R. L. Good win, Alabama; J. M. Kirkwood, Oakman; W. B. Abernathy, Montevallo; J. D. Riggs, Selma; J. R. Pratt, Calera-
 Major H. l.. Underwood for ten years past resident of Birmingham, has re- gently been appointed to an important and responsible position at Middesborough Ky, and left few days since to assume its duties and make that city his future home.
 George B. Speer, general superintendent of the Prudential Insurance Company. with headquarters at Newark, N. J.. Ed. H. Hamill, medical director. and George w. Harris, general agent for Alabama, with headquarters at Mobile, are in the city. The Prudential is the company which gained fame by its sign painted on a tow ering cliff, signifying that the company IS as strong as the rock of Gibraltar.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
BIRMINGHAM CHAT
 IS ALL WAR TALK
The Situation Is Discussed by Men, Women and
 Children.

The all-absorbing topic of conversation in Birmingham is "war talk"
 The situation Is discussed on the streets, in stores, in clubs, in offices and in all places where two or more persons are gathered together
 The people are eager for news from the front and the splendid special news service of The Age-Herald is receiving high comium from the citizens, who applaud its enterprise.
 The concensus of opinion is in favor of war if it is shown by the investigation that the blowing up of the Maine was the result of Spanish treachery. An ultra American element favor war on general servative view and say that the affair should be a test of diplomacy on the part of both nations.
 The Age-Herald reporters are besieged with questions regarding the latest news and the feeling is almost at fever heat.
 ''The special cables to The Age-Heraid forms the most enterprising news service that has ever been given the people of Alabama or the south,' said a prominent gentleman yesterday. "The public demand the latest news and The Age-Herald is furnishing it." he continued.
 Children can be heard discussing the question, and mimic wars, in which the Spanish are put to flight is a favorite amusement of ''young America" Mother wash tub is utilized as the high seas, and deftly constructed ships with miniature flags unfurled to the breeze constitute formidable navy, while the Spanish ships represented by bits of wood, are carried to the bottom by well aimed blows repre- senting shells from the American men-of- war.
 Old soldiers who carried arms against each other in the late "unpleasantness" grasp hands and pledge their support to a defense of the unions honor
 Should war be declared against spain It is safe to say that Birmingham would furnish as many, if not more, of her citi- zens for service than any city of her size In tho union.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
THE NEW ENSLEY COMPANY Will Build a Town Near Ensley
 City. INDUSTRIES TO BE ERECTED Extensive Improvements To Be Made and House Will Be Erected-The Surveyors
 at Work.

The recent deal whereby the property of the old Ensley Land company was tfans- ferred to the new Ensley company will re- suit in the resurrection of the town of Ems ley which has lain dormant since the days of the boom
 The surveyors have already begun work, and in a short while 230 acres situated just this side of Ensley City will be laid off into lots.
 A great deal of this town was laid off during the boom, about ten years ago. number of streets were hewn through the woods, and as there will be very little grad ing to do, the town will soon be ready for building purposes.
 The company which is developing this new town Is the new Ensey company, corporation entirely separate and distinct from the old company. The new company, with J. W. Mynor of Thomas, as president has purchased the property from the old company and will develop it as rapidly as possible. MT. Mynor already has the con- tract for making all the coke used by the Pioneer furnaces at Thomas, and he is also owner of the fre-brick works at Bessemer A number of other gentlemen in this dis trict are interested in the deal.
 Already the Semet-Solvey company has expended $400O00 in this new town on bi- product coke oven plant, the largest of the kind south of the Ohio river. The Ten nessee company has an iron furnace there which, at the time it was built, was the largest single furnace in the world. Since then one of the Carnegie furnaces has been built which Is little larger. A party of gentlemen interested in the new town went out yesterday morning to look over the situation. MT. Mynor selected a site for a new $25,000 brick works, on which work will commence next week. This enterprise alone will employ 100 men. The founders of the new town are under con tract to build three other big industrial plants, and work on them will begin at an early date. These industries will consist Of a big iron foundry, a blaming mill and complete machine shop
 Of course, all these industries will require a number of operatives, both skilled me chanics and common laborers A number of houses will be required for these men and at least 200 neat cottages will be built within the first year. The town being sit uated just between slope No. and slope No of Pratt mines, will also prove an attractive home for many of the miners.
 The town is situated just this side of Ensley City, and the Ensley car line of the Birmingham Railway and Electric com pany runs through the main street of the town. This car line will be extended nearly a mile through the city, so as to give the whole town convenient transportation fa- cilities.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
B|RM|NGHAM'S AUDITORIUM Will Be Completed and Will Book
 Attractions FOR THEATRICAL SEASON Of l3g8-99 Temporary Floor Will Be Allowed to Remain During the Summer To
 Handsomely Fitted Up.

By the opening of the theater season next fall the auditorium will be entirely comneted, and some of the biggest theat- rical companies on the road will have been booked for the season of 1S9S-99 said J. A Van House to an Age-Herald reporter yesterday. "Only the best and biggest companies will be booked. We shall endea- vor to attract to Birmingham a class of en- tertainments that have heretofore passed by this city through the want of an adequate stage and theater facilities. Birmingham will have no trouble in obtaining ali the big attractions which now stop only in Atlanta and New Orleans"
 Mir. Van House talked wth>a great deal of enthusiasm over the future of the audi torium and the good it would do Brming- ham, and explained in full to the reporter the plans of the company.
 Work on the building did not cease after the Rex ball. Men are already at work lining the inside of the walls with heavy paper In order to render the building warm. Swinging doors will be put up at once at all the entrances, making the building comfortable for all lectures or public gatherings that may be held in this city during the winter season.
 As the building now stands the immense ballroom floor which covers almost all of the orchestra, and is built on a level with the stage. This will be permitted to re- main as it is, and temporary stage 30 by 50 feet in size will be erected on the perma- nent stage The officers of the company are now negotiating with the big chair manufacturers for 1,000 orchestra chairs, which will be placed on the big floor.
 The building will then be in very com fortahle' shape to accommodate all lectur- CTS assemblies, conventions and concerts that may be held in this city before next July. During this time the front of the building will be completed and handsomely finished in brick, galvanized iron work and plate glass. It will then be a very handsome structure.
 In June or July the big dancing floor will be taken up in sections and stored away In the basement, so that whenever 1t is needed it can be quickly relaid. supported by big trusses Under the ball room floor is the .parquet proper, which slopes from the back of the building to the orchestra in front of the stage. The regular theater chairs will then be put in place, the dress circle and gallery furnished. the walls plastered and frescoed and the whole interior fitted up in the most attractive style.
 The stage of the Auditorium will be a tremendous one and can easily accommo- date any show on the road IL will be handsomely fitted out by the best scenic painters of the country and it will have all the appliances of the modern stage. The electrical wiring that is already in the building is permanent and the building will eventually be brilliantly lighted.
 In the basement will be placed all the engines and furnaces for heating the build ing, which will be by means of steam coils. The property rooms and some of the dress ing rooms will also be in the basement.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
SOMMERV|LLE'S PETITION For a Writ of MandamuS Against
 A. H. Sims. TREASURER OF WOODLAWN Being Heard Before Judge Sharpe-verdict fer the Defense in the Meyers
 Barnard Case.

The petition of H. M Summerville for a writ of man6amus ito be directed against A. H. Sims, treasurer of the city of Wood lawn, came up for hearing before Judge H. A. Sharpe in the second division of the city court yesterday.
 The demurrers to the bill were argued, which set up the defense that a writ of mandamus was not the proper method of relief.
 The hearing will be resumed at 9:30 o'clock this morning when a decision will probably be rendered on the demurrer. , The celebrated Plumber cases, which were appealed from the infeaior criminal court, were set for trial, but were contin- ued. The grand jury, which is in session on the third floor of the court house, Is hard at work. Over 100 witnesses have been exam ined and it is probable that a number of true bills will be returned today.
 In the City Court.
 In the first division of the city court yes- terday the jury in the case of J. s. Meyers vs. Henry Barnard damages, returned verdict for the defendant.
 The suit was based on an alleged wrong full attachment
 In the Criminal Court.
 In the criminal court a number of cases were disposed of from the misdemeanor docket.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
BIRMINGHAM TEAM DEFEATED
In the First of the Interstate Basket Ball
 Games.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 25.-The basket hall teams of the Birmingham and Nash vile athletic clubs met tonight in the first championship game of the Southern ln- ter-state athletic league. After forty minutes of beautiful play, in which both teams distinguished themselves by brilliant work the score stood 16 to 6 in Nashville s favor. The contest was witnessed by an audience of 800 persons.
 Dean and French did the most effective work for Birmingham. The Birmingham party returned home tonight. The line up of the Birmingham team was as follows: French, center and captain; Redd, right forward; Dean, left forward; Warren, right guard; Jones, left guard.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Cnt inc Kilgores to Death

Fordyce. Ark, Feb. 25.-News of a bloody cutting affair in Redland township reached here this morning. Two young men named Kilgore went to the home of Emmett Hayne. where Louis Hoy was visiting young ladv. and, calling Hoy out into the ward, began to abuse him. The kilgore boys knocked Hoy down and were peatlhg him. when another young man came up
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
ITALIAN AMERICANS
Adopt Resolutions Deploring the Maine Dsas-
 ter in Havana Harbor.

The Italian-American citizens of Bir- mingham yesterday held a meeting and adopted the following short but ringing resolutions, which are signed by s. Rietta and S. Catanzano as a committees:
 We, the Italian-American citizens of Birmingham and vicinity, deplore the loss of the brave sailors who suffered death in the Maine disaster in Havana harbor We are ever ready to defend the stars and stripes-the flag of our adoption-whenevel we are called upon"
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Died of Yellow Fever

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 25.-Captain Will helmsen of the Norwegian bark Herman. which arrived at quarantine from Para. Brazil, reports that while the vessel was at Para he sent six of his crew and his daughter ashore, they having been at tackled with yellow fever, and that all of them died in the hospital. The young lady had just graduated from college Tn Nor way and was making a cruise with her father.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Mrs. Whitney Improving

Aiken, S. C., Feb. 25-There is slight improvement in the condition of Mrs
 William c. Whitney tonight. The following bulletin was displayed at the Whitney cottage: Mrs Whitney rested well last night. Has had more comfortable day and there is a slight improvement In her coni- tion during the last twenty-four hours.
 She Is not yet out of danger and is seri- ously i'll. Dr. Bull has returned to New York. while pr. Dana remains here Tn consultation with Drs. Mott and Mogahan
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
GERMAN AMERICAN UNION
Will Send Delegates to the Silver Confer
 ence.

A meeting of the executive committee of the GermanAmerican Union was held last night at Turn Nerein hall in Third avenue Il full attendance being present.
 Messrs F. Lesser, Richard H. Fries and C. T. Rainbow were appointed as a dele- gation to attend the conference of the silver forces to be he'd March 5.
 The meeting was an executive one, but it was given out that no candidates had been indorsed for any office.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Ayondale Club.

The Avondale IS to 1 democratic silver club was organized yesterday with large membership. The following officers were elected: Dr. H. l.. Martin, president; c. P. Beddow, secretary.
 It was decided to participate in the con- ference which has been called by the silver men on March 5. The president, the secre- tary and IT. c. Culverhouse will represent the club at the conference.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Sam Hughes Goes to Texas

Sam Hughes, who has for the past six months been connected with the Sloss Pharmacy of this city left yesterday for Paris, Tex, where he will also be in the drug business Mir. Hughes has been in Birmingham only a year, but during that time has made a number of friends who regret his departure.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Furnishing Zola's Friends

Paris. Feb. 25.-It is semi-oficially an nounced that Col Picquart, the chief mill itary witness for Zola during the latters trial, will be placed on the half pay of a lieutenant. A chaplain who wrote letter congratulating Zola has been placed on the unattached list, and Prof Girimmaux of a government school, who signed an indorsement of Zolas action, has been re- tired.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
The Hypnotists

Another change of programme in the hypnotic entertainment of the Lees de- lighted the audience at Seals hall last night The subjects were made to go through all sorts of ridiculous perform arees, much to the amusement of the audi ence The Lees have given several prf- vate entertainments since they have been in Birmingham Whenever a party of twenty five is made up and so desires; the
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
AMUSEM ENTS.

"Puddnhead Wilson, was the attraction at the opera house last night and was greeted by large audience. The play is one of the best on the road. Theodore Hamilton, in the leading role. was SUD- ported by an excellent company. The com pany will play a matinee this afternoon and will close the engagement with to night,
 On Tuesday, March 1. MT. E. s. Willard. the best actor that England has ever sent to America, will be seen at the opera house for the first time.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
The Hypnotists

The Lees Hypnotists at Seals hall last night entertained another large audience. number of subjects afforded amuse- ment for the crowd. A matinee will be given this afternoon when lady subjects will be seen upon the stage.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Water Commit ee Met

A secret session of the water committee was heid yesterday afternoon at the city hall. Nothing was given out. but it was learned that the evidence in the case was carefully gone over. A report will be
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
The Way Wall Street Would Have Apologize Spain

being made to secure alleged letters pur- porting to have written by the British ambassador, Sir Julian Pauneforte on the rejection of the. arbitration treaty, had no basis of fact whatever.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Has No Foundation

Washington, Feb. 25-At the British em- bassy it was stated today that the re- port published in London paper ana cabled to this country relative to an eHort
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
PURITY,
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 States Government.

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 Old Buchanan Sour Mash and
 CIarxe's Pure Rye Whistles. Through it's internal revenue officers at the distlleries, every bottle is tested and an Internal revenue stamp is placed over the cork and capsule. Sold only by
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The age-herald., 1898-02-26

and pulled the Kigores off. Hoy then got to his feet and drawing knife, cut both of the Kilgores until they were unconscious from the loss of blood. One is dead and the other is expected to die. Bad feeling has existed and the Kilgores have often beaten Hoy.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26
Death of Mrs. Parke.

Mrs. Parke, mother of Mrs. A. T. Lon' don and Dr. T. D. Parke, of this city, died yesterday at Selma. Mrs. Parke had been sick for some days and her death was mol unexpected.
The age-herald., 1898-02-26

Lees will give a private entertainment at the home of the party or any other place they may desire free of charge.
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
------------------------- THE WAR SPIRIT IN HALE.
The People Want the Next Convention Held in
 Birmingham.
Special to The Age-Herald,


 Greensboro, Ala. April 25.-Dr Long, of this place, has offered his services to the secretary. of the navy as surgeon, and Is anxious to secure a position on some war ship, where he will be of service to his country in the present conflict.
 Judge Hobson, a veteran of the last war, has offered his services to the governor, and has asked for authority to raise regiment. He has a son, Richmond Hob- son, who is an officer on the New York, Captain Sampson's flag ship.
 The people of Hale will support the nomi- nees of the convention heartily, and will roll up the usual majority for this county in August.
 Unless Montgomery can furnish a large hall for the accommodation of the next convention, it is hoped by the citizens of this county that the next convention will give that city the go-by and select Birm- ingham, which has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000 people. Not one half of those who attended the late con- vention could get into the house, and therefore did not witness any of the pro- ceedngs. It is an imposition upon the people of Alabama to have to attend a convention when the accommodations are so poor that but a small proportion of those who go there can neither hear nor see what is going on.
 The sheriff of Hale carried Bill Butler, an eX-convict, to Pratt Mines on Saturday evening, where he will serve out a two- years sentence. Bill has been engaged in stealing buggies and harness, and two buggies and five sets of harness have been traced to him in the hast few months.
 The ladies of the Memorial association have prepared an elaborate programme for the 18th, memorial day. Dr. Cunningham, the silver tongued orator of Jefferson, has been selected to deliver the address on that occasion and he win be greeted by an intelligent. and retired audience who expect rare treat from the distinguished speaker
The age-herald., 1898-04-26
Wants to Organize Company

Florence, Ala, April 25-Ex-C Captain R. c. Mcfarland has written Governor John ston, rendering his services and asking per mission to organize and equip a company of infantry. Governor Johnston will, in all probability authorize Captain Mcfarland to organize the company at once. as the latter has, though quite a young man, had nine years military experience, having held every position in the company here from private to captain, and previous to entering the service of the state attended military school. Many young men from this and adjoining counties have signifed their in tention of enlisting in McFarlands com mand at the proper time. A peculiar CO., incident in this connection is that Captain McFarland's father, Captain Robert Me Farland. left here just thirty-seven years ago next month in command of the Lau- derdale volunteers and served the confed- eracy throughout the war. The son is but following in the footsteps of the father