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The age-herald., 1898-01-14
GUS WRIGHT ON TRIAL At Decatur on Charge of lncen-
 diaryism. RECALLS MISSIONARY CASE Of Adultery, Which Was Aired in Court Sensation Created By Lawyer Who
 Wanted to Go Wright's Bond
Special to The Age-Herald.

 Decatur, Jan. 1S-Sensations are not un- common in Decatur but if report is true the town is about to be treated to one of as racy nature as is ever furnished by yellow journalism.
 The opening story of this chapter runs back some months to when the grand jury met and indicted Mrs. Lilie K. Ray and George A. Nelson for adultery. The indict- Gus Wright, who had formerly been in the employ of Nelson, but had been discharged for some misdemeanor.
 The trial of the case came up at the fall term of the circuit court and after a lengthy and exhaustive sitting the parties were discharged, the testimony as given by the prosecution and his witnesses being worthless.
 Two days after the trial large barn be- longing to Mrs. Ray, containing several hundred dollars worth of property and winters provender was burned to the ground. The destruction of the property, which was new and upon which no insur- ance had yet been taken out was plainly the work of incendarism. Her handsome dwelling was also attacked, portions of it having been saturated with kerosene. This was prevented from burning, however.
 Publicity of these facts was suppressed, however, by request, as the officers felt sure they were scenting the right man in Gus Wright, and his arrest took place to- day. Evidence had been quietly worked up against him, and two eye-witnesses to his crime were claimed to be held.
 The trial of Wright was held this after noon. During the progress of the trial a profound sensation was created in court when Attorney S. T. Vert desired to go upon Wright's bond, and was refused by the court. He then had his name stricken from the docket, took the bond, went upon the streets and secured many signers.
 There was hot time again in court when posed by Wright's attorneys showing that Gordon, private detective, had attempted to bribe two men by offering them $50 apiece to swear they saw Wright set fire to the house. They purposed thus to im- peach the testimony of the witnesses who swore against Wright The prominence of all parties, especially Attorney Vert, makes the case very interesting.
 Mrs. Ray claims that Wright is not alone concerned in the deed, but is merely a cats paw in the hands of others. Mrs Ray is the saaugurator of the Cedar Lake negro colony near here, about which lengthy arti- cles appeared in the daily press some time ago.
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QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnati- Con
 venient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad, with dts connections formerly the Queen and Crescent route. is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Gin cinnati. A solid vestibule train leaves Birmingham at 5:40 a. m., daily. carrying Pullman's handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:20 D. m Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville. arriving at Louisville at S:15 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 800 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to Cincinnati arriving at Cincinnati at 7:20 a. m. Pullman Union sleeping car Chattanooga to Louisville on this train, arriving at Louisville at 7:55 a. m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen and Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHEIMER. -raveling Passenger Agent, 20l9 FirsI
 Avenue. Telephone. 6l7. 1z-io-H
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Demoralization in Rates.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-General passenger agents of the southern roads met here to- day for the purpose of discussing the de- moralization in rates in their territory. For some time all of the roads have been great ly troubled by secret cutting, which has interfered very much with their regular tariffs. The winter tourist business this season has not been as heavy as usual, and the competition for the business has been very keen. The roads will pass a resolution to restore and maintain rates and see what effect it will have before talk ing any other action.
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LETTER FROM KLONDIKE
Bessemer's Representatives Have Staked Out
 Two Claims.
specIal to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 BeSsemer, Jan. 13.-A letter was received today prom Adam Kyle and John Leonard Bessemer's representatives in the Klondike gold fields. It was written on the bank of Henderson creek where the party is now prospecting, having staked out two claims there. The letter left on November 24 and was carried to Dyea by J. O'Brien, a dis appointed Klondiker, and bears a Dyea postmark dated December 21. Both are we'll and in good spirits.
 Invitations will be received here in a day or two for the marriage of Dr. R. P. McTyeire of this city and Miss Zetta M. Lewis, of Tuskegee, Ala, to take place on January 7, D. m., in the First Methodist Episcopal church, at the brides home.
 
 The marine hospital corps is now in charge of the smallpox situation here. The friends of Hugh Frazer were much disappointed here today to learn that the habeas corpus proceedings had been post poned to Saturday. They confidently hope for victory for MT. Frazer and the delay was unexpected
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CLEARED FOR BREMEN.
The Ranza Carries the Largest Cargo of Cotton
 Ever Shipped From an Atlantic Port.

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 13.-The British steamship Ranza, Capt. John Stanhope, 34S3 net tons register was cleared today for Bremen by the Georgia Export and Im- port company, with 1S,200 bales of cotton, weighing 8963,S55 pounds, valued at s52i,s52. The average weight for the cargo was 5.S bales to the ton. This is the largest cargo of cotton ever shipped from an Atlantic port and is over 7,000 bales more than was ever shipped from this port on any other vessel.
 The Ranza has an additional weight Of eco tons of coal and 400 tons of water bal hast and draws 21 feet 10 inches.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
Bids For Convict Labor Notice

Proposals for convict labor of 1898 are hereby invited by the board of revenue and road commissioners of Mobile county. Bids must specify the labor to which convicts are to be held the place places of en- the requirements called for by bids for state convicts. Bids must be in and ready for consideration at the regular session of the board set for 12 o'clock noon of Mon- day, the 10th day of Jnauary, A. D., 1898. Reservation is made of right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part.
 Bids should be endorsed Proposals for Convict Labor,' and addressed to under signed.
 GEORGE D. SAGE President and authorized H. l.. Agent Mo bile, Ala. Box No. 2. 12-17-Oaw-3w
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
EXAMINERS REPORT
On the Books, Papers and Accounts of Ex-
 Tax Collector w. J. WaIling.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Jan. 13.-The following re- port on the books and accounts of ex-Tax- collector W. G. Mailing, of Morgan county, has been received by the governor from Assistant Examiner Foster:
 Agreeable to your instructions I have made q careful investigation of the books, papers and accounts of ". J. Walling, ex- tax collector of Morgan county, Alabama, for 1892 and 1893.
 This examination shows that in 1892 the assessor by an error, failed to include one of his supplemental assessments in the re- equalization of this years taxes. Thus the taxes contained in this assessment were not charged to the collector, he is
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
ON THE TURF.
New Orleans Results

New Orleans, Jan. 13.-The track was very heavy today and the third race ori- ginally over the sticks was changed to a lightweight handicap on the flat. In the first race the favorite, Meddler, was left at the post. Only two favorites won and
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night. This morning the prisoner was ar raigned before the court and the indictment read to him.
 He was asked by the judge whether he pleaded guilty or not guilty. After few minutes hesitation he said he would not plead guilty. Ed Jack and Vim. Yerby were appointed to defend him. On next Wednes- day the jury empannelled to try him will hear the testimony and impose the penal ty
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
Another Appcal Made.

Sacramento, Ca, Jan. 15.-Ex-President Cleveland has made second appeal to Governor Budd for clemency in the case of Salter F. Wordcn, convicted of murder in connection with the train-wrecking in the grea. railroad strike of 1894.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
Special to The Age-Herald.

Greensboro, Jan. 13.-Bil Scott, the ne- g1o who murdered John Singley, his wife, in Hale county, last November, was brought here last night from Selma by Deputy Webster, and quietly lodged in jail There was no demonstration on his arrival, but as a matter of precaution a guard of five determined men surrounded the jail all
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
DEATH OF R. Nj. ALLEN.
One of the Oldest and Most Prominent Clt-
 zens of Lafayette.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

:. LaFayette, Jan 13.-R. Wesley Allen, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of this place, died today, after an illness of some months. Mir. Allen has been in busi ness here since the war. and has accumulate ed quite a fortune. He leaves only one heir. his daughter, Mrs. J. S. Jemison, of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
the books had much the best of it today.

the books had much the best of it today
 First race, selling, six and half fur longs-W. c. T., to 5, won; Stanza, 25 to l, second; Hano Belle, to l, third. Time 1:27.
 Third race, high weight handicap, mile and an eighth-Partner, to 5, won; Baal Cad, 5 to l. second; Brakeman, to 1, third. Time, 2:062.
 Fourth race, selling, one mile-Albert Vale, Il to 5, won; Elkin, 8 to l. second; Jane, to 5, third Time 1:05.
 Fifth race, selling, seven and a half fur longs-Springtime, to 1. won; Nellie, to 1, second; Lamore, 6 to 1, third. Time, 1:43%.
 Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Aquarel- la, 10 to 1, won; Jersey Lad 8 to 5, sec ond; Ettarre, to 1. third. Time, 1:21.
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Entries for Friday.

First race, seven and half furlongs, selling-Liewanna, 104; Our Bishop 103; Domingo, 106; Viscount, 109; Van Brunt, 112; David, 115.
 Second race, six and half furlongs, sell ing-Teeta May, 93; Pop Dixon 94; Pitfall. Stanza, Hano Belle, Hartford Boy, 95; Lit tie Music, 9S; Cave Spring, Hardenburg, 1O1; Robert Bonner. 101; Uncas, 1922 Saul terne, 104; Basquit, 105.
 Third race, mile and twenty yards, sell ing-Steve Ciolini 95; Briggs, 95; Rapa- latchie, 99; Springtime, Momus, Bridgeton, 99; Ransom. 101; Lawanda, 102 Jamboree, 104; Cherry Leaf 110; Wells Street, 112; Sea Robber, IA; A. B. C., 115.
 Fourth race, six furlongs handicap Tabouret 110; Geo. B. Cox, 97; Clorinda, 1O2; Queen Mab 90; Peter Archer, 95; Floss, 90: Mike Haverty, 95.
 Fifth race. six furlongs, purse-Balance All 79; Nepper, S2; Cypceiver, S5: Bertha Nell. ST; Mascangni, Lilly B., 92; McMillan, 94 Mitt Boyltin. 95; Harry s., s7; Terramie, 9S; Little Thorn J. H. Grafton, 100; Re- becca B., 102; Belle of Fordham, 105; Johnny McHale, 107.
 Sixth race, seven and a half furlongs, selling-Mary Leighton, S6; Queen Hor- tense Dinsmore. Amateur, Caddie C., 9i; Full Hand, 101; Dr. Simpson, 106; Carlotta C., 10S; Frontier Lexington Pirate, Swords man, III.
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ks .ment at Brewton.
Special to The Age-HeraId.

Brewton, Jan. 1s.-G. F. Arnold, dealer in general merchandise and brick, assigned to- day to J. L. Barnett for the benefit of his creditors. The liabilities are said to be about $1O,00O, and the assets nominally the same.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
Clothing Firm Fails.

Special to The Age-Herald. Troy, Jan. 13.-Gellerstedt Bros, one of the largest wholesale and retail tailoring and clothing houses in Alabama, assigned tonight to Charles Henderson.
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Oalxlaud Results.

San Francisco, Jan. 13.--Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, six furlongs-Ricardo won; Coda, second; Veragua, third. Time, 1:171a.
 Second race, eleven-sixteenths of mile La Marona won; Flander, second; Bow and Arrow, third. Time, Ill.
 Third race, mile and sixteenth-Fashion Plate won Collins, second; Song and Dance, third Time, 1:50.
 Fourth race, fifteen-sixteenths of mile Morellito won; San Venado. second; Hardly third. Time, 1:36.
 Fifth race selling, one mile-Harry Tho burn won; Thelma, second; Earl Cochran, third. Time, 1:43.
 Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Palmer- ston won Don't Skip Me, second; Una Col orado third Time, 1:16.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets.
 All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. s-23-91s.
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The storehouse and barn of R. w. Drake, at Laneville, near Greensboro. were burned last Saturday night.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14
NEWS OF THE STATE.

Anniston had no electric lights last night, and has no moving cars today, because the boilers of the power plant had to be mended. Maj. w. c. Wall, of Stevenson, has in- herited s1O,O00 from an uncle's estate in Texas. The storehouse and barn of R. w. Drake
 at Laneville, near Greensboro, were burned
 last Saturday night. John w. Bishop has been elected superin-
 tendent of the First Baptist church of Tal- ladega. The Louisville and Nashville has just
 constructed at Athens the largest tank on its line. It holds 600OO gallons.
 MT Woodall, of Paint Rock, has removed
 to Athens in order to get the benefit of the
 latter's schools.
 Mir Hanly is building in Tuscaloosa line
 of stores extending from MT. Robys pres ent stand to Mr. Hanly's stable.
 l.. N. Crow and others have started in
 Guntersville factory for making handles
 for axes and other tools.
 There is grain blockade at Mobile. The elevator is full, ana 150 cars are on the
 road. There is, too, a great scarcity of
 tonnage for grain. John Hertzer's barn at Huntsville was
 burned, together with 4.O0O bushels of corn.
 It was partially insured. The street committee of Greenville are filling all the gaps in shade trees with water oaks.
 ton of white paper in the printing of it's beautiful souvenir edition. J. T. Beeland & Bros, of Greenville,
 made an assignment last Monday to J. P. Reynolds and F. Johnson. T. K. Brantley & Co.,, of Brantley, pay the largest state and county tax in Cren- shaw county. They paid this year $672.50. | One firm in Russellville paid for eggs and ! chickens last year to the farmers of Frank 1 lin county $5,432 | Paul King, of Leighton, has hog that | weighs 93O pounds. He is trying to push l the porker to 1000 pounds. | The Baptist church of Tuscumbia has se-
 cured as pastor the Rev. Ray Fleming, of
 East Tennessee.
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A Specialist.

Each and every person pursuing a par ticular line of business is a specialist in that work. Occasionally you will find person following several different callings.
 He is a tinkerer; kind of jack of all trades, etc.
 You would not carry fine watch to a blacksmith that mended wagons clocks, sewing machines, houses, watches
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0DT0N,C Shorthand n0TTEnE UklUN D roiesaapn eaa UULLEUE

SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING and DICTATION four months s25. Nights, per month. 4.
 TEI.EGRAPHY and PREVENTING four months, $25; nights, per month, s. DICTATION and TYPEwRITING per month, $6; nights. $3.50.
 1l4M Twenty-F'irst Street. 12-1 wad-sri
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Maj. w. c. Wall of Stevenson, has in- herited $1O,OOO from an uncle's estate in Texas.
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John w. Bishop has been elected superin tendent of the First Baptist church of Tal ladega.
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Anniston had no electric lights last night, and has no moving cars today, because the boilers of the power plant had to be mended.
The age-herald., 1898-01-14

The Louisville and Nashville has just constructed at Athens the largest tank on it's line It holds 60,000 gallons.
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or any o ] d t h 1 n g that came his way. A n d y O u should not go to a tinkering doctor with @ delicate priv ate disease.
 I treat only private d 1 S. eases, Syphi- lis, G 0 n o r. rhoea, Gleet, s t r i c t u T e, Womb Troub- les, Lost Man hood, etc.
 You may not know me per- sonally. If not I rafor xrnt1
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with permission to the First National Bank, the Alabama National Bank, Steiner Bros, bankers, the Jefferson County Savings Bank, all of this city, to my responsi- blity for my contracts.
 I cure many patients by mail treatment. Write or call at my office. All consulta- tions and correspondence strictly confiden- tia1. Offices Jefferson County Bank build- ing, corner 2nd avenue and 21st street. Bir- mingham, Ala. Yours truly,
 Y. F. HOLLOWAY, M. D.,
 Specialist Private Diseases. Proprietor of Holloway's Private Medical Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
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The Baptist church of Tuscumbia has se- cured as pastor the Rev. Ray Fleming, of East Tennessee.
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MT. Woodall, of Paint Rock, has removed to Athens in order to get the benefit of the latter's schools.
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Paul King, of Leighton, has a hog that weighs 930 pounds. He is trying to push the porker to 1000 pounds
The herald., 1898-04-04
oRAToRICAL CONTEST
Miss Lizzie Turner the Winner-Or.
uameutal Plants

ORANGE, CAL, April 3.-The evening ses-
sion Of the Orange County LyceumLeague
convention which was held at Orange yes
terday was opened by a vocal solo by Miss
Gertrude Clark Of Orange. Mr. o. l.
Clark of Villa park delivered an grafton
which was followed by vocal solo by Miss
Ada Pfeiffer. Miss Lizzie Turner's ora.
ton in behalf Of Cuba was we'll received
and she was followed by Homer Ames
Miss Turner was awarded the champion.
ship gold medal.
This section is coming well to the front
not only In fruit culture, but also in grow.
ing ornamental plants and seeds for the
eastern market. Despite the dry weathe,
there has been planted near here five and
one-half acres to sixty varieties of roses
Thirty-seven thousand clematis plants Of
eight varieties. and 1900 arppoplis vetch
plants are all doing well. Nine varieties OF
sweet peas cover two acres. and there is
an acre Of Japanese morning glory. Last
year w. w. Perkins, one Of our pioneer
florists, sent seventy-five pounds of this
variety Of seed to the east. and there were
good returns from It. A half acre is de-
voted each to hollyhocks. callas and
freesia.
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PERSONAL

George F. Train. jr., Of San Francisco,
was In the city yesterday.
w. H. Doud, a business man Of San
Diego. came to the city yesterday.
Mark Plalsted. Of the Riverside Daily
Enterprise. was in the city yesterday.
c. s. Brooks, Boston shoe man, arrived
In the city yesterday. accompanied by his
wife.
B. Heyman of New York and Gus Hey
man Of San Francisco are in the city on
business.
Mrs. Waneright. a noted newspaper
writer Of New York. was among the ar
rivals yesterday.
William B. Hayden and wife are in the
city from New York. Mr.. Hayden has
business interests in Southern California,
which he now visits for the first time.
The herald., 1898-04-04
NOTES FROM PASADENA
GEORGE D. WEBSTER'S FUNERAL
LARGELY ATTENDED
The Council Will Tackle Street Widen.
ing Schemes-Militia Preparing
for the Fray-Brevities

PASADENA. (Offlce of The Herald, IS
East Colorado street,, April 3.-The fun
eral of George d. Webster was held this
afternoon from the M. E. church, Rev
Clark Crawford officiating. A large
number of the deceased's friends were
present, among them being a delegation of
men from Los Angeles, who worked under
him as contractor on a large building in
that city. Rev. Clark Crawford delivered
an address touching upon the esteem with
which Mr.. Webster was held in this ceLi-
munity. Interment was made in Noun
tain View cemetery, where Mr.. Webster 5
wife was buried some time ago. The pail
bearers were: Thomas Banbury, George
d. Patten Ed Lockett, F. B. Business, w.
S. Nosworthy and Oscar Freeman.
The city council will deal with the Ter
race avenue extension and widening scheme
tomorrow. The projectors of the enter
prise are confident of its success. How
ever there are number of protestants
among those who are included in the as
sessment district, and who will have to pay
for the grading, curbing and sidewalking.
Those favoring the enterprise represent
5000 feet frontage. OF the protestants only
about 2400 feet frontage is represented.
There was a large attendance at the
grand concert and rally given this after
noon at the M. E. Tabernacle undeN the
auspices of the A. M. E. church, assisted
by Rev. s. w. Hawkins and choir of the
M. E. church Of Los Angeles, and Rev. f
T., Cottman and choir Of the A. M. J..
church of Los Angeles. The program
included choruses, prayer and addresses
by Revs. Cottman, Hawkins and Herring.
Company I, to the number of forty, en-
joyed field drill today in Wilson's pasture,
southeast of town. The boys assembled
at the armory at 8 o'clock, In accordance
with the call from their captain, and
marched to the place Of drill. Capt. Lip
pencott put them through the regular COM
pany movements, and also gave them some
skirmish drill Luncheon was served on
the grounds, and the practice occupied
most of the day. In case Of war the
company may be offered to the govern
.ment by the governor of the state. and
should the offer be accepted the members
would have to turn out and fight. There
fore they feel that they should be in the
best Of trim for the possible call.
The program for the Mems Sunday Even
ing club this evening at the First Congre-
gational church included: Organ volun-
tary, Nelson; anthem, choir; responsive
reading; alto solo. Mrs. B. o. Kendall;
prayer; bass solo, B. O. Kendall; offertory
duet, Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall: hymn SER
mon, the pastor, Rev. H. w. Lathe; pray
err; hymn: benediction.
Mrs. E. L. Gilman Of New York is ex-
pected to arrive in Pasadena tomorrow
on a visit with friends.
Fred c. Fairbanks, who has been visit
ing his uncle, c. w. Smith, returned to
Washington this afternoon. He is a son
NJ Senator Eairha nla