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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
SUICIDE AT ADMISSION.
Ernest Freeman Thought His Sweet
heart Had Gifted Him.

Admission, Ala, February 2-(Special)-
Ernest Freeman, aged 20, committed sui
eide at his home in West Admission this
afternoon by shooting himself with a pistol.
The ball passed through his heart and his
back and lodged in a door.
Freeman lived in one-half of a double
tenement with his parents, and in the other
half lived the family of the late Coroner
George S. Owens. Miss Annie Owens and
young Freeman were sweethearts and were
to have been married in April.
Sunday they had a quarrel and made up
Tuesday; but Freeman heard that the girl
was again angry with him, SO he wrote
farewell letter, told his mother and little
sister good bye, went to his room and shot
himself. He was popular member of Com
pany D, First Alabama volunteers up to the
time of its muster out.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03

Pipe and Foundry company. which takes In
five southern plants. will be separated from
the others owing to a disagreement
Meantime a New York movement is on
foot for a larger company that shall ac-
quire the principal pipe works of the coun-
try. Franklin D. Locke, of Buffalo, is
credited with promoting the project among
the eastern pipe foundries.
Joseph s.. Auerbach, of New York city,
is associated with him. The American Iron
Pipe company is the name talked of and
the capital proposed is $s0,OOOOOo.'
The foundrymen interested in the deal
are now holding a conference in New
York
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
REVENUE BILL
PASSES HOUSE
Substantially the Same Law Now
in Force.
NUMEROUS AMENDMENTS
But Only One Was of More Than Pass
ing Importance Holders of State
Offices Must Hereafter Pay
For Their Commissions.
NUMEROUS AMENDMENTS

Montgomery, February 2t-(Special.) 1.-The
house today passed the general revenue bill
by a vote of 6S to 0.
The bill as passed is practically the old
law with the amendments mentioned in the
Age Herald of this morning. There were a
half dozen amendments to tho bill adopted
this morning, most of them being merely
such amendments as would make the diff
ferent sections of thc-measure uniform.
Ono amendment was important. This
is provision that all county and state Off
Gals, elective or appointive, shall pay a
commission. The amounts to be paid for
their commissions is graduated according
to the salary paid the officials. The maxi
mum price for commissions Is fixed at s.
and the minimum at 81. This one provision
will place several thousand dollars In the
state treasury, as it is applicable from chief
justice of the supreme court to constable.
The only section of the bill which precipi
tated a debate is the section placing Ii
censetax of 81 on each $1,000 of real prop
erty transferred. Mr.. Hunt, of Macon
moved that this section be stricken from
the BILL Messrs. Mitchell, Brandon. Kyle
and Seymour supported this action. The
motion to strike cut was lost.
The bill was then read at length and
passed.
The bill designed to protect farmers from
impure, adulterated fertilizers, introduced
by Mr.. Pettus, was passed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
strike Becoming AIarnln

Colon, Colombia, February 2-The strike
of the dockmen and railway employees is as
Stunning alarming proportions. The railway
laborers at Maohin and Ernporador stations
have Joined the strikers.
A contingent of Greeks and other laborers
from the railway line enables work to pro-
gress slowly at Colon, but dead calm pre-
walls at Panama, where over a thousand
tons of freight lie untouched, exclusive Of
the cargoes which the ships are unable to
land.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
THE COURTS.
Special Term Of Federal Court Will Be
Held

special term of the United States court
will be held in this city beginning on Feb
ruary 20 and continuing up to the regular
spring term, which begins on March 6. -
letter was received yesterday In tie
clerks Office from Judge Tomlinson of Mo-
bile, stating that he would be in Birming-
ham on that date to organize the court and
that, If necessary, he would remain hero
until tho regular term, over which Judge
Bruce will preside.
At the special term only common law
cases will be tried and 1t Is expected that
tho dockets viii be greatly reduced.
Clerk Trimble and his able assistants
havo everything in readiness and request
that attorneys who have cases which arc
ready for trial file precpes for witnesses in
order that there will be no delay.
City Court
The case of ]. J.. Baird. pro ami. VS.. The
Birmingham Railway and Electric company
for damages is on trial before Judge Sem
in the first division Of the city court
In the circuit court the case of Arnold
VS. Holloway is on trial.
Criminal Court
Morris Parker was found not guilty In
tho criminal court yesterday on charge
Of assault with intent to murder.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
TRIAL FOR BIGAMY.
Soldier With Plurality of Wives Arrest
ed ar Savannah.

Savannah, February "A military trial
for bigamy Is on the card at Camp Church.
man, Albany, Ga. Fred Castelle. Of Ari-
IONA. steward of the Third Territorial
regiment has been arrested and formal
charges have been preferred against him
for having a plurality of wives.
His latest was Miss Clara J.. Sparks, OF
Buffalo, n. Y, until recently an army
nurse. The marriage of Castillo and Miss
Sparks was secretly performed in Albany
last Monday, leading minister officiating
The matter came to the attention of some
of the officers of the regiment who knew
Casteiie had a wife and children in Ari-
xona. Miss Sparks has gone to Buffalo.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
AT THE LYCEUM.
Entertaining Lecture by Professor Naf
Tonight.

A lecture will be givon in the Lyceum
course at Seals hall tonight. The lecturer
will be Professor II. w. Naff, who has &C.
cupied for several years the chair of Eng
lish Literature in tho Southwestern Prcsby-
terian university at GAINESVILLE, Tenn. The
lecture will be upon literary subject of
great interest Professor Nafr is not a pro-
fessional lecturer, but has often delivered
lectures and addresses on literary topics
before colleges, universities and societies,
and those who have heard him testify that
he is one Of the most pleasing of speakers
and original of thinkers. He will be the
guest while in the city of his friend, Judge
]. J. Banks.
There will be no reservation Of seats. The
doors Will be open at 1880 and members of
the Lyceum will simply show their member
ship cards at the door. The admission to
non moinbers will Dr 90 cents.
This lecture Will be the eighth attraction
of tho Lyceum course The next will De a
lecture by the famous orator, j. DcWitt
Miller. Thursday, February Ia. His subject
will be, rs the Republic Sufficient unto It.
SELF
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
RIFLES MEET.
Will Mot Organize Until Military Bill
Is Passed.

Last night at their armory in the Potter
building, the Birmingham Rifles, officially
known as Company x, of the First Ala
bama United States volunteers, and also
of the Third Alabama national guard, held
their second social gathering since the COM
pany was mustered out of the service last
October.
over forty of the boys were there, those
who had gone through the real campaign,
old national guardsmen who didn't go to the
war, and new men that have been obtained
during the last few months They all had
a thoroughly pleasant time talking over old
times, during and before the war. The
Third regiment band. which is being
organized in this city, was present and
made music for the boys to talk by De-
lightful refreshments were also served.
1t was decided that another meeting
should be held next Thursday evening in
the armory, and at that time 1t will be de-
cided whether the company will take part
in the mardi gras parades as they have
been invited to do. 1t all depends on how
many decent uniforms the boys can get
together, and how many guns be mus
tered into service. 1t is thought that both
of these difficulties will be overcome and
that the company can turn out its full num-
Der.
The Rifles have done nothing as yet to-
wards formal reorganization of their COM
pany, as they are waiting to see what the
legislature will do for the national guard
Until the military bill is passed, no accou-
trements or anything else can be obtained.
Consequently no effort will be made for
the present to make the men perform
their regular duties.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
Fnshinnnl,Ie IYeddinr

Norfolk, Va, February IA fashionable
wedding was solemnized in tho Church of
the Sacred Heart today. the contracting
parties being Ensign Fritz Louis Sandoz,
of the United States navy and Miss Annie
Moore Ward. The bride was given away
by her brother, Henry A. Ward, of the Vir-
ginia Military institute. Naval Constructor
w. p. Roberts was best man. The groom
was attired in his official full dress uniform
and the bride in white silk and chiffon
trimmed with real lace and pearls. The
marriage was attended by people from Bal
timore, Washington and Philadelphia and
many officers from the navy yard.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
OPELIKA ITEMS.
Rains and Freezes Have Greatly De-
layed Gathering of Crops.

Opellsa. Ala, February 2.--(special )-Af-
ter long and bitter fight of over two years
duration, the contest for the Opelika post
office has been ended by the full senate
committee reporting for the confirmation of
D. B. Smith.
Week after week of incessant rains and
freezes have greatly delayed farming OPP
erations in this section and produced great
financial trouble among the working people
Business circles are feeling the effect of
the depression very much.
Bishop j, M. Duanee, of the A. NJ. e.
church of Queenstown Africa, lectured at
st. Lukes church here last night
The large ice factory now being erected
here Is rapidly nearing completion and Ope-
lika will soon be beyond the reach of any
more ice famines.
Over 5000 for new residences will be
expended here this year.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
THE BUCKINGHAM BURNED.
Famous Louisville Theater Goes Up in
Flames.

Louisville, Ky, February 2-The Buck
ingham theater, formerly the Grand Opera
house, located on jefferson street, betweeen
Second and Third, was destroyed by fire
at an early hour this morning.
+ The fire was caused by live wire in
the scene ROOM and although a general
alarm was turned in, it burned so ffercely
that the entire place was gutted
The loss is placed at $60,00O partially COW
cred by insurance.
Fred Riders, of the Night Owl company,
who were playing at the theater this week,
suffered q loss of 50, 800
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
THE DISPENSARY BILL.
The Subject of Very Little Interest In
Dallas County.

Selma, February 2.-(Special) -Perhaps
less interest is felt in the dispensary bill in
Dallas than in any county in the state.
The measure is, of course, discussed, but
there are not many citizens who care any
thing about it, as Dallas is exempted from
its provisions.
1t is rumored that John F. Burns. better
known as Burns, of huntsville" will stand
for delegate to the constitutional eonven-
ton. He will make strong race if he
runs.
AT the Episcopal church last night, short
ly after o'clock, there occurred quiet
marriage, the contracting parties being two
of Selma's well known and justly popular
young people.
The bride was Miss Nina P. Jones, the
daughter of ]. c. Jones' and is a talented
and accomplished young lady.
The groom, Felix NJ Wood, is a son of
Judge of Probate P. G. Wood, and is chief
clerk in his fathers office.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
SOWELL CENSURED.
Blamed For Having Lauderdale Ex-
cluded From Moody Bill.

Florence, February 2.-(Special.) 1.-THE
people of Florence are waking up to the
Importance of the Moody dispensary bill,
and do not intend to be left out of its work.
ings if possible to get in at this late date.
Lauderdale county's representatives in
Montgomery have been telegraphed to
have tho county included and the tele-
grams were signed by a large number of
representative people of the city, includ-
ing not only the church and temperance
people, but the business men of the city
as well.
Senator Sowell, of Limestone, who rep
rcsents this senatorial district in the gen.
eral assembly, is being very roundly CEN
sured for taking Lauderdale out without
asking the sentiment of the people of the
county.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
SAILED FOR MANILA.
Tie Transport Sherman Carries the
Third Infantry.

New York February 2.-The United States
transport Sherman, with the Third regular
infantry and the Second battalion of the
Seventeenth infantry on board sailed from
Brooklyn this evening for Manila via the
Suez canal.
The men were in heavy marching order
with their cartridge belts filled with car
tridges. The regiments ammunition is all
stored in the hold of the Sherman, but it
was thought WELL as Colonel Page ex-
plain, to supply the men with cartridges in
st. Paul as they may be sent ashore the
moment they reach Manila.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
FLOATS ARE ALL
ABOUT FINISHED
An Interesting Sight is Their
Construction.
THE FINEST EVER SEEN HERE
The Carnival Society is Not Idle In
Advertising the Celebrations-Hun
dreds of Invitations Being Sent
Out All Over the South.

One of the most interesting places
around Birmingham just at this time is
the long barn-like building in Eighteenth
street and Eleventh avenue, north where
the floats for the carnival parades are
being built Rather whore they have been
built, for they are nearly all finished now
except for few finishing touches.
These floats are all covered with big
sheets of paper now, to protect them from
the dust, but still enough of the beautiful
handiwork underneath can be seen to sat
isfy any one that this years floats will be
the handsomest ever seen in Birmingham.
All of the aprons, as they are called, which
are to hang down from the floats to con-
ceal the bodies of the wagons have also
been finished. They and the floats will be
mounted on the wagons only day or two
before the parades. 1t is astonishing the
amount of work that has = en- put on them.
They are as carefully made and as skill
fully painted, almost, as the average seen
cry which is seen on the stage.
Floats Are First-Class
Yes" said John M. Evans, the royal
doatmaker yesterday afternoon, as he LETT
off making two enormous snakes long
enough to talk to the reporter, ''our work
is practically completed now, and from
now on until Mardi Gras, we will be en-
gagged only in putting on the finishing
touches. l don't think 1 will be Boosting
when say that these floats are equal in
workmanship to anything ever turned out
in New Orleans. AS far as the floats are
concerned, the Birmingham carnival of
1879 is going to be a perfect success
H. 3. Brewer is to have charge of the
lights of the parades, and these days is very
busy at the float building testing the lamps
anu seeing that they are in perfect work.
ing order. He has sixty-seven of the very
best illuminators, each of them with three
burners. With all this number the floats
will be shown up in great brilliancy
Mr.. Hermann, of this city, has charge of
the people who are to go on the floats, and
he has already selected all of them. The
handsome costumes have been given out,
and each one of the gaily dressed people is
now studying his her position to be as
sumed on the floats.
Hundreds of Invitations
In the meantime, the office department of
the Carnival society has not been idle
Hundreds and hundreds of invitations have
been sent out all over the United States
containing admission cards to all of the
official balls and entertainments to be given
during the carnival season. That large
numbers of them will be accepted is well
known to all members of the Carnival soci-
ETY. who are sending them out and to whom
letters of acceptance are coming in by
every mail.
e. A. Penn, of this city, has been appoint
ed the official doorkeeper of the Rex ball,
and he and his assistants will have the duty
of seeing that no Objectionable characters
take advantage of their masks and thus
get into the ball, unless they are first rec
ognized and present their car of admission.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
PIPE COMBINE.
Report OF Consolidation of Companies
Confirmed,

Cleveland. o.. February 2-.Thc Iron
Trade Review says: 'The rcpor, that cr-
forts are making for consolidation Of
east iron pipe composites Is Confirmed. II
Is repor ted that the Chattanooga Foundry
and rlpe COMPANY Interest In The american
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
Battalion of Engineers

Charleston, S. c., February 2.-The first
battalion of the United States volunteer en-
gineers, 430 strong, Colonel Gailliard COM
handing, arrived here from Macon today.
The battalion will sail from here tomorrow
on the transport Santiago for Cienfuegos,
Cuba
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
THE WEATHER.
The Rain Game Down According to
Predictions.

Weathermaker Jacobs made a good guess
Wednesday night and was all smiles yes
terday when in conformity with his predic-
ton the rain came down in a steady pour
1t was good day for ducks" to use the
parlance of the weather critics who were
quite numerous.
The rain began to fall early in the morn
ing and with but few stops kept up almost
the entire day.
The severe cold weather of Tuesday and
Wednesday was lost sight of in Yesterdays
temperature which ranged between so and
60 degrees growing warmer toward night.
There was almost a continuous display of
electricity in the heavens during the
night, something unusual for this season
of the year.
The weathernaker made another guess
last night and guessed "ditto" which
means another rainy day today.
According TO the Washington forecast,
the rain will be general throughout the
south, with rising temperature.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
Washington Forecasts


Washington, February 2.--Weather condi-
tons and general forecast:
There has been a general fall in pressure
east of the Rocky mountains except in
the lake regions. The depression In the
plateau region continues and has extended
southeastward to Texas and from thence
through the west gulf states. Rain has
been general throughout the south with a
rising temperature and thunderstorms re-
ported from all parts of the east gulf and
South Atlantic states. except Florida. Snow
continued in Kansas Colorado and the mid
die plateau and has also fallen lightly in
the middle Mississippi valley and portions
of the lake regions and the extreme north
west
The temperatures have risen considerably
from the Ohio valley eastward and have
changed but little in the lake regions and
the northwest. Severely cold weather con-
tinues in the extreme northwest with tent
peratures from to Is degrees below zero
and the zero line still passes through north
eastern Colorado. On the Pacific coast
there has been little change in temperature
and no rain except light showers on the
California coast.
Rain will continue In the south and extend
northward and eastward through the Ohio
and middle Mississippi valleys and middle
Atlantic states.
Increasing cloudiness and SHOWS are indi-
Gated for the lower lake region and gener-
ally fair weather elsewhere, except snow
in Kansas and Colorado. TIL temperature
changes will be upward except in the ex-
IRENE southwest where it will grow colder
by Friday afternoon or night.
NortheaSterly winds are indicated for the
Atlantic coast; light to fresh in the north
ern aud fresh TO brisk in the southern por-
ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03

have moved my aiga shop 10 i2is goth
street, north. sIERS IMAGE.
2-1-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-03
THE SECRET OF A GOOD DISPOSITION.
Mrs Piham Says Careful
Sweet Attractive %

The world filed with sweet who held by
trouble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The passengers on No. Monday
morning were treated to a sensation
not on their tickets. Three negrCs
climbed on top of she coach at Dodge
to steal a ride, and when the train
arrived at Wright the colored porter
went up after them but retired on be-
ing confronted with a couple of pistols
The train was stopped and the men
were driven from the top of the car,
after some resistance during which
two of them drew pistols. Conductor
Barse tackled one and narrowly es-
capped being shot, as the fellow fired
while they were clinched. In the mean
time one of the others was trying to
get shot at Barse but was afraid Of
hitting his partner. During the fight
a number of the passengers had left
the train and came to Barse's assist
ance, which caused two of the negrOs
to make q break across the prairie. At
this jancture a boy rode up on horse
and was sent after them. They circled
back toward the track and the train
pulled up to them, when the crew and
passengers INDUCED in fiee-fOr-all
foot race across the prairie. paced by
one of the brakemen on the horse, and
after an exc tag chase of a mile or
two the fellows were captured. The
three were brough: on to this place
and turned over to the officers to be
held for the sheriff of Ford county
Attorney Beezley took charge of the
matter for. the company and notified
the division Superintendent. One of
the fellows claimed that he had moth
ing to do with the other two, and as he
had no gun was turned loose, These
fellows would probably not have
showed fight at station of any im-
portance, but they do not like to be
s'ditched" at points where there is no
chance of catching train.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16
Avoid Disease

Mr.. Spence is renovating his hotel
at Lewis.
Mrs. Dodge Jones went to Hutchin.
son this morning.
Harry Schnatterly returned from
Winfield last night.
Howard Carter is putting up mill
on his land just west of town.
Flohr's opera house is being repair
ed and painted to queens taste.
Rev. Krum will preach in the, stone
church in Lewis Sunday June 18th.
Thoroughbred Jersey bnll for sale
Inq uire of A. E. iced, Offerle, Kans.
Clarence Olson has come up from
K. c. to stay with his grandfather,
Mr.. Steffey.
The press of official business has
compelled Supt. Clark to discontinue
teaching in the summer normal.
The Mcpherson District Epworth
League convention will be held at the
M. E. church, in Kinsley, June 1925.
The old married men got together
at Lewis and showed the boys how to
play ball. The score was Is to Is in
favor of the old boys.
Some seem not to comprehend where
the old settlers picnic is to be held.
Just south of Kinsley on the outskir6
of the city. June Goth is the date.
The baseball boys are playing in,
Offerle today. The citizens of that.
hospitable hamlet have arranged to
give them supper after the game.
Epworth League devotional services
at the M. E. church every Sunday
evening At ! o'clock. Topic for June
IL: Incorporate pleasures, Tim. 3:
1t. Leader, Miss Rose Vancoik.
George Painters little girl crossed
Dry Coon with team and buggy last
week during the high water, and but
for her presence of mind and good
horsemanship would probably have
been drowned. AS it was she escaped
with only ducking.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Ed Noble II, will graduate from
Yale college this month. His father
expects to attend the commencement
exercises. Eds plans for the future
are not fully determi ned, but he ex-
poets to go into the legal department
of a large railroad and give his at
tention to corporation and transpor-
tation law. His father and friends
are proud of his success and feel con-
fident that he will make his mark in
the world.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Time has been called for the first
round with the Spring garden. We
have an exceptionally large and var
led stock of Garden Seeds, also full
line of Garden tools.-Edwards &
Noble.