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The age-herald., 1899-03-15
INT REDUCTION OF GOLF
 TO BIRMINGHAM
Grounds Almost Completed and the Playing Will Begin Last of the Week-The
 Members Are Enthusiastic.

The Birmingham Golf club, which was organized a week or two ago, is meeting with all success, and it Is hoped that games can be played on the clubs links at North Birmingham by the end of the week.
 The links are situated on the southeast side of the park, and extend toward the south over the long stretch of open land ly ing between the park and the North Bir- mfngham furnace. This extended field is entirely free from trees, is almost level, and is said to mako almost perfect golf links. The main line of the Southern rail- way runs directly through this property, but this will not interfere with the playing, as tho holes will be placed on each side of the track, the course crossing 1t twice. The course is about a mile and a half in length, being in the shape of a round circle. There are ten holes in it's length.
 For the present, the pavilion at the southeast corner of the park will be used as a club house, though eventually the club intends putting up handsome home of its own.
 The membership of the club is composed of men prominent in business and social circles of Birmingham, and all of them are enthusiastic over the taste of the game, which they have had already had at North BirminG sam. The remarkable part of it is that ti,- -lme has not been introduced in Birmingham before this The membership of the club is increasing every day. All of the members are to be men, but any of their lady friends whom they invite will be entitled to the privileges of the links.
 The work of leveling off the ground around the holes and making other neces- sary improvements on the links, Is now being done, and if the weather continues good, the games will commence by the end of he bns if1nr nf nYt
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POLITICS ARE HOT.
Gen. Oates Candidacy is Opposed by
 Judge Carmichael.

Ozark, March A.-(Special)-The Wire grass Belt is in a state of tremulous ex- pectation just now looking for something they hardly know what. That something depends on how the cat jumps in the race for constitutional convention honors from this, the Twenty-third district
 Some time ago Charles D. Carmichael, of Geneva, announced himself as a candidate to go from this district, and had developed a strong following until General w, c. Oates yielded to the solicitations of strong and influential friends to allow his name to be used in that connection. General Oates was raised in Henry, one of the counties of the district, and has been hon. ored by the people of South Alabama for nearly a half century with places of pub lie trust, he having served fourteen years in congress from this district and one term as governor of the state. The latest honor conferred was his being made brigadier- general in the volunteer branch of the United States army.
 The prominence of the rival candidate of MT. Carmichael has thrown consternation into the camps of his followers, and un- certainty hovers over the political horizon of the brilliant young attorney of Geneva.
 A touch of the sensational underlies the situation since General Oates and Ex-State Auditor J. M. Carmichael have been Hfe- long friends, and have given mutual sup port to each other in their political battles for forty years, and further, both carry an empty sleeve as an evidence of their gallantry in the struggles of the lost cause.
 Last Wednesday General Oates addressed
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Tonight

In these days when the love for music is universal it is not to be wondered at that famous opera singers like Scalchi draw large audiences. Formerly it was society folks only that attended operatc perform ances Perhaps the revolution in the scale of prices charged has been one of the most important factors in bringing this about. It Is only few years ago when it cost five dollars to hear a famous operatic star. To- day the prices are within the reach of all, and in consequence a great impetus has been given to the cultivation of the voice.
 It Is fortunate that the auditorium has such a large seating capacity. as it makes it possible for all who enjoy music to attend, the price being within the reach of every one The vast hall shoulud be filled tonight.
 The members of the company are in ex- cellent health and voice, and a rare musi- cal treat may be expected.
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PLUMBERS WRATHY
Condemn the Action of St. Vincent's
 Hospital Board.

The Master Plumbers association met last night and passed resolutions con- demning the action of St. Vincent's hosp!- tai board in awarding the contract for the building to an outside firm. The resolu- tion is as follows:
  Resolved That the Journeymen Plumbers association condemn the ac- s tion of the hospital board of the Hospi- tai of St. Vincent de Paul in letting the contract for the building Of the new hospital to an outside firm; and, be 1t Resolved, That the association refuse to give any aid as an association or in- dividually to the support of the hospi- tai of St. Vincent de Paul.
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~THE PLAYe

The most enjoyable of all minstrel shows given here this season was the performance of Primrose & Dockstader at O'Brlen's last night. There have been minstrels which had more features, but none that gave any more of the old-time burnt cork amuse- ment. As a fun-maker, Lew Dockstader cannot be surpassed. His jokes are not of the bewhiskered variety, but are inter- spersed with good local hits. George Prim- rose is well-known to Birmingham, and on- ly renewed old acquaintances The final act of the performance is one of the most mar vicious feats of club swinging ever accom- plished. This work is done by four young men known as the Juggling Johnsons."
 By far the best legitimate opera company that has appeared in Birmingham this sea- son is the Broadway Theater Company, which will appear this afternoon at matinee and night at oBrien's opera house. This company, headed by Miss Camille D 'Arville, Americas queen prima donna, will present DeKoven & Smiths latest comic opera suc- cess, '"The Highwayman," with the original New York cast, scenic effects, costumes, stage coach and everything complete in ev-
 
 York for over 31S consecutive nights. Reg inald DeKoven is known to have contrib uted by his music to the most enjoyable entertainment in the comic opera line that it has ever been the pleasure of the public to listen to. The music of this new opera is said to be written in MT. DeKoven' 8 hap piest vein, and to equal the most melodious strains of that eyer enjoyable success, Robin Hood" The music of "The High wayman is said to abound in delicious waltz movements, rhythmical marches and soul-stirring finales. There is a soldiers chorus, hunting gavotte melody a gyp- sy song with dance, hunting glee, rus tic song and other airs of the popular sort. Some of the music is easily memorized, 1t is said, after one hearing, and has been whistled and sung afterward wherever the opera Is heard.
 Supporting Miss D'Arville are Maud Will Hams, Reginald Roberts, Nellie Braggins, George ODonnell, John Mayon, William S. Corliss, Philip Tommez and other we'll known names, with large and competent chorus.
 Beyond doubt this is the strongest or ganization ever sent out of New York, and during it's four weeks road tour nothing but the highest satisfaction has been given. Af- ter one week, or rather next Wednesday night, the company goes to New York, where it begins rehearsing DeKoven & Smiths new opera, which they will pro- duce at the Broadway theater early in April
 The box office will open at o'clock.
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is brilliant. and his performance last night was a decided success.
 The inclemency of the weather kept many away who would otherwise have at- tended. but as MT. Denck will remain in the city several days before returning to Atlanta the music-loving public may be given another opportunity to hear this gifted artist.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the erection of story brick building, Pratt City, Ala, will be opened at 3 D. m. Friday, March IT, 1899. They will be opened at Stowers' Furniture Store Company's store, 1913 sooond avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Plans and specifications can be seen there now.
 G. A, StoWers' Furniture Go.
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Henry Miller

Although he has never visited this city previously in stellar capacity, Mir Henry Miller, who will be at O'Briens opera house Thursday evening, is now in the third year of his prominent twinkling. He comes legitimately into his position, for he worked for fifteen years or more in various promi- nent companies, always associated with the best and most capable players, and won his advancement by honest, earnest endeavor, step by step, until he arrived" This progress has been so gradual that to those who have known him through his many ex- cellent performances 1t is no astonishment that he is now a full fedged star. It seems to them only right and just that he should be so As he has always been associated with an excellent corps of artists, 1t would have been an unpardonable error had hS manager, MT. Charles Frohman not sur rounded him with most capable cast But the roster of the company indicates that the utmost care has been bestowed upon this most necessary, but often neg lected, adjunct of stellar attractions and gives promise that MT. Miller will be seen amid surroundings which i'll stand com parison with those of fi former visits. Among the familiar names will be found those of Harrington Reynolds, Robert Haines, G. Leslie Allen, Earle Browne James H. Leahy, Harry Spear Leopold Lane, Mabel Bert, Margaret Dale, Tallula Evans and Ellen Mortimer.
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AIderman-Fifth Ward

hereby announce myself a cand date for alderman from the Fifth ward, subject to the democratic primary.
 JAMES A. GOING.
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l.. & N. PaYCar

The Louisville and Nashville pay car was in the city yesterday paying the employees of the road their monthly wages.
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hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. JOHN l.. PARKER.
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Rridp. Carried Away

Omaha, March 14.-The Missouri Pacific bridge over the Platte river south of this city was carried away by the ice today. Trains are brought in over the Burlington route.
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A AIderman-second Ward

hereby announce myself candidate for alderman from the Second ward, subject to the democratic primary.
 GEORGE B. WARD.
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AIderman-First Ward

I hereby announce myself candidate for alderman from the First ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary
 TIMOTHY BYRON.
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The Denck Recital

A small but appreciative audience att tended the Denck recital at Seals hall last night and thoroughly enjoyed the artistic entertainment which was furnished by MT. Denck. The programme which was made up of masterpieces, was executed in a most delightful manner, each number bringing forth ringing applause from the audience. which made up in enthusiasm what 1t lacked in numbers.
 MT. Denck responded to several encores, each one or which was enthusiastically received. His execution and interpretation
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For Delegate to Constitutional Convention
 Samuel Ullman Is a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the democrartic primary.
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to the constitutional convention, subject to
 the action of the democrartic primary
 Reuben F. Kolb Is a candidate for dele gate to the constitutional convention, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary
 John P. Tillman is a candidate for dele- gate to the constitutional convention, sub ject to the action of the democratic pr- mary
 Samuel D. Weakley is a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the democratic pr- mary.
 Hugh Morrow announces himself candl- date for delegate to constitutional conven- ton, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself as candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. JAMES M. WEATHERLY. | Lee C. Bradley Is a candidate for dele gate to the constitutional convention, suD- | feet to the action of the democratic prl- mary. Hon. Frank s. White is candidate for | delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the dctlOn or tue uoiIlOcrdtlc prl- mary.
 Robert H. Thach Is a candidate for dele l gate to the constitutional convention, sub | feet to the action of the democratic pri- l mary.
 R. G. Hewitt Is a candidate for delegate | to the constitutional convention, subject to | the action of the democratic primary. We are authorized to announce Dr. R. M Cunningham as a candidate for delegate to | the constitutional convention from the sen etorial district composed of Jefferson county subject to the action of the county Tberab,- ounce myself as candidate for | deleeato be constitutional convention. subject 10 the action of the democratic pri- mary. n. h. white. Robert J. Lowe is a candidate for dele gate to the constitutional convention from | Jefferson county, subject to the action of | the democratic primary. c. F. Beddow Is a candidate for delegate | to the constitutional convention from Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. B. B. Conner Is a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention from Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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ANNOUNCE EMENTS.
FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce myself as candidate for mayor, subject to the action of the democratic primary. w. M DRENNEN
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Reuben F. Kolb Is a candidate for dele gate to the constitutional convention. sub ject to the action of the democratic pr- mary.
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I hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor, subject to the aewon of the dem- ocratic primary. ROSS c. SMITH.
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John P Tillman is a candidate for dele gate to the constitutional convention, sub- ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
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Samuel D. Weakley is a candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
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Hugh Morrow announces himself a candl- date for delegate to constitutional conven- ton, subject to the action of the demo. cratic primary.
The record-union., 1899-06-18
TRIAL OF MOORE.
Testimony Tending to Prove In
sanity Of Defendant.

Testimony Tending to Prove In
sanity Of Defendant.
NEVADA, June Tin the case of
Ed Moore, charged with killing Police
man Kilroy, the defense called Francis
N. Burns, with whom they attempted
to prove that Moore acted in self de-
fense.
The District Attorney objected to his
being examined. on the ground that he
was mentally irresponsible. When ex-
alnined by the District Attorney, Burns
admitted that he was formerly pa
tdent in the asylum at Agnews.
The prosecution offered to prove by
expert testimony that Burns is men
tally unbalanced. so he was temporarily
withdrawn and his case will be taken
up Monday.
Many witnesses, who had known
Moore for from twenty to forty years
testified as to his insanity, and several
expressed opinions that he did not
know right from wrong.
His aged father when sworn told Of
several cases of insanity in the family,
and said Ed had been daft since he was
8 years old.
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Japanese Training Ship Hiyei.

SAN DIEGO, June 1.-THE Japanese
training ship Hiyei sailed this morning
for Honolulu and Japan. She will stop
two weeks at Honolulu. So far as
known the drill Of the Japanese sailors
IN this city yesterday was the first
time on record that the armed repre-
sentatives of a foreign nation have
landed with their arms under friendly
permit for parade on the Pacific Coast
Of the United States. A special per-
init was given for the parade by Gen
eral Shafter.
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his troops, of national movement, but
above all, OF a socialist and revolu-
tionary movement, created by the in
surrections'
II afterward had interviews success
lively with several influential Filipdnos,
notably with Gregorio Araneto, the first
Minister of Justice of the Government
Of Aguinaldo They all confrm the
statements Of Torres.
s'I was struck with the fine presence
of your soldiers. They are big men.
strong, supple and agile, who bear tes-
timony to the beauty Of the American
race.
'But, unhappfly, I know that, pre-
cisely on account of their physical
strength, they experienced great diff
Guilty in enduring the climate Of the
Philippine Islands. This seems para
doxicaL and yet it is so. In warm and
damp countries 1t is indisputable that
very vigorous men do not endure the
climate as well as smaller and degen-
crate individuals.
"Your soldiers fight with great
bravery, but it is impossible not to re-
mark the lack of discipline among the
volunteers. The latter conduct them
selves well under fire. but they pay
little attention to obedience to their
chiefs I think it is absolutely reces-
sary for the success Of your conquest
to replace the volunteers as quickly as
possible by regular troops.
In any case, it does not seem to me
possible to hope for a complete victory
during the rainy season. 1t seems to
be incontestable in this conquest that
for the interior 100000 men will not
be too many
The record-union., 1899-06-18
AT WATSONVILLE.
NELSON WILL CONTEST.
Testimony introduced In the Trial
at Colusa.

COLUSA, June 17.-In the Nelson will
contest to-day ]. W. Goad took the
stand for the contestants, and testified
that the will had been drawn up under
the personal direction of Mr. Nelson,
uninterrupted by communications from
any of the heirs or other interested
paries.
Executor Smith followed as a wit
ness for the defense. He was almost
constantly in Nelson's room during his
stay in San Francisco, and testified
that from October 10Th (the day before
the will was made) until the evening
Of October 10Th Nelson was In a prac.
tically continuous state of unconscious
ness, hardly uttering an ineligible
word.
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BODY OF MABEL KAFTTz.
Was Found Floating In the San
Joaquin River Yesterday.

STOCKTON, June 1.-THE remains
of Miss Mabel Kafitz, one of the vic
tins Of the recent catamaran disaster,
were found floating in the San Joa-
quin River this morning between 8 and
z o'clock, just above the steel bridge
at the old Garwood Ferry. The body
was floating down stream, and was
seen by a number of searchers, who
started for it In their boats. The first
to reach it were A. NJ. Wylie and
Charles Oman of this city, who had
been hunting in a launch for the body
ever since the search began, inspired
by the rewards offered, which amount
ed to $125.
AT the time of the accident the
young lady had ON a light organdie
dress. This was found wrapped and
twisted around her head and neck
Two of the searchers had q quarrel
as to which first discovered the body.
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TROOPS FOR PHILIPPINES.
Near Four thousand Regulars Will
Sail This Week.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 17.-Nearly
1000 enlisted men and officers will sail
from San Francisco next week for the
Philippines.
The Zealandia will sail ON the 22d
with four companies of the Twenty
fourth Infantry and 100 recruits.
The Pennsylvania on the 24th with
the headquarters and eight companies
of the Twenty fourth or Twenty fifth
Infantry.
The Sheridan will also go on the
24th with two troops of the Fourth
Cavalry, two companies of the Four
teenth Infantry, a Signal Corps de-
tachment and 1875 recruits.
The Valencia will go on the 25th
with four companies of the Twenty
fourth or Twenty-fifth Infantry and
LOO recruits.
The freight steamer Wyefield is being
loaded as rapidly as possible, and will
leave in about twelve days.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS,
Fair In the Valleys and Fog Along
the Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 17.-Weatf1-
er conditions and general forecast:
The following maximum Temperatures
are reported from stations in Califor-
MIA to-day: Eureka 56 degrees, Fresno
los, Los Angeles 76, Red Bluff 1O6, San
Luis Obispo 7S, San Diego g. Sacra-
mento 96, Independence 96, Yuma 112.
San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature IS degrees, minimum 46, mean
50.
The weather is cloudy over Puget
Sound, along the central coast Of Cali
fornia, and in Northern Arizona. Else
where ON the Pacific Slope the weather
is clear. Light rain fell In Northern
Arizona to-day.
The temperature has fallen over Ore
gon and remained nearly stationary in
other districts west of the Rocky Noun
tains The temperature in the great
valleys Of California exceeded 100 de-
grees The temperature on Mouns Tam
alpais is 80 degrees above that In San
Francisco this evening
Conditions are favorable for fair
weather in California Sunday, with fog
along the Coast in the morning.
The record-union., 1899-06-18

CLEVELAND, June 17.-When cars
began running to-day over the lines
opened by the street railway company
since the strike began the tracks In
every direction were found piled high
with obstacles of all kinds. These
We're removed with some difficulty, and
cars continued running on all lines, but
not without serious interruption
Stones We're thrown at points on all
lines, and ait Perkins avenue two cars
weiH stopped by q crowd which was
easily dispersed.
On the South Side, however, rioting
was the order of the day. At IL O'Clock
two cars at Clark and Jennings avenues
found the switches broken. These were
repaired in the midst of bowling mob
and the crowd rushed on to Clark and
Pearl streets. As they arrived a bugler
in the crowd gave warning, and the
crowds congregated in vast numbers.
Four thousand people We're soon on
the scene. Wagon trucks, and other
cOnveyances were purposely driven
across the tracks, and the blockade was
completed. The police then charged
the mob with a vengeance. The crowd
was especially disorderly. The usual
volleys of missiles were hurled, and
the windows of the cars shattered. IA
the mob was beaten back at one point
it advanced at another. During the
battle Edward Miller was struck over
the head by an officer and very badly
injured. The cars were taken back to
the city.
Half a dozen people were injured In
the Park avenue riot. John Miller, DR..
George and Conrad Mcintyre were seri-
ously hurt. An unknown baby in its
carriage was hit by a stone and seri-
ously hurt.
The police, fairly outmatched, gave up
the battle, and went back to town.
There was an enormous crowd ON the
South Side all day, and at times very
demonstrative. For short time a set
tlement of the strike seemed at hand
but complications arose which again
increased the gulf between the men and
the company. A conference had been
arranged for 10 o'clock, but the COM
pany officials at the last moment re-
fused to meet the strikers committee
composed in part of general officers Of
the union. The company would meet
union officials only as individuals
The strikers now charge the company
with bad faith, and have declared al
negotiations off
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perintendent Oliver officiating as Su-
perintendent in the interim.
The fire yesterday caused q loss now.
estimated at 81 800.
James Clark. Of Pasadena took his
seat on the board last night, and was
appointed committee OF one to SUI
peaiptend the construction of new
buildings to take the place of those
burned. The current appropriations
fund contains sufficient money to cover
the cost of the new building.
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Quiet at Iron Mountain.

REDDING, June 17.-Everythinig is
quiet at the Iron Mountain mine and
about fifty of the strikers have returned
to work A number of the smelters are
still in town, but they are orderly, while
firm in their determination not to re-
turn at the old wage schedule. Two
agents from the Idaho mines are here
endeavoring to persuade the idle miners
to go to Wardner, but the strikers have
declined these proposals, fearing to
conflict with the Western Federation of
Miners.