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Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

were filed for record yesterday in the office of the probate. court
 George F. Wheeler to Adelaide Wheeler North half of the northeast quarter of section 10. Township 19 range west; $1.
 E. H. Atkinson and wife to Dr. c. L.. Stansbui-yAI1ot 14, block ?. Brightons $50.
 J. R. Miller and wife to D. F. Talley- Parcel of land in northeast quarter of southeast quarter of section 20 township IT. range west: S200.
 D. ]. .Ponceler and wife Ito B. M. Allen West half of lot 1T, block 73 $1 900 and other considerations
 J. T. Stubbs and wife to W. l.. c. Vann and wife-Nine and three-quarter acres in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section IT. township 16. range 1 west $500
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
THE WIND BLEW
And the Rain Fell in Torrents-Storm Sewers Taxed to Let off the
 Great Downpour.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning the clements turned loose and for time the heaviest downpour of rain in the history of the city occurred. Every where the streets were flooded and the storm sewers were inadequate to let off the sdeluge for a time. It was what old farmers term veritable trash mover
 The wind reached a tremendous veloc- ity. though no damage has been report- ed from it. The-rain did much damage to gardens and in places plowed ground was washed out to great extent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
Proposals for Printing the
 Code of Alabama.
Office of the Secretary of State,

Montgomery, March 8, 1897
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock noon, April 1, 1897, to print the Code of Alabama as provided in an act approved February IF, 1S97
 The maximum prices for printing and binding the Code has been fixed at 325 for the two volumes.
 Each bid must be in a sealed envelope addressed to the Secretary of State, en- dorsed Bid for printing and binding the Code of Alabama and must be accom- panied by a bond in not less than S30, ,000 with resident sureties.
 fl The right to reject any and all bids is Preserved. J. K. JACKSON. < r Secretary of State.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
FIFTH ANNUAL BALL

Of the Conductors of the East Lake Rail-
 road March 30 The fifth annual ball of the conductors of the East Lake railroad takes place at East Lake Tuesday evening. March 30, and a fine time is Anticipated.
 The following gentlemen comprise the committee of arrangements: A. B. Gres- ham, w. L. Willis. J. A. Cox, Y. O. Prowell. F.. H. Gresham and s. E. Jones.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

a happiness all her own. Hers is joy that cannot be told. It is peculiar to motherhood The responsibility for the soft little, sweet little, dependant creature as much part of herself as her own heart = brings pleasure that may be equaled in Heaven, but never on earth. The greatest thing that can be done in this world is to bear and rear healthy, happy children. Many wornen do not do it-do not reach the full measure of beau- tiful, perfect wor1anhood, because of the neglect of the health of the organs dis tinctly feminine. ~ ~t.
 Every woman may be perfectly healthy if she chooses She need not submit to the hurniliating examinations and local treatment of physicians. She need have no trouble and slight expense. Doctor Pierces Favorite Prescription will cure any disease or disorder peculiar to women. It is the invention of a regularly gradu- ted, skilled, expert, successful specialist. It has been sold for over 30 years, and has greater sale than all similar medicines combined. It regulates every feminine function-rnakes woman better able to bear children better able to take care of hefchildren. It greatly lessens the pain and danger of parturition. No honest druggist will offer you substitute-look out for the one who does.
 Uusighty Pimpes Constipation causes them. Dr Perce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They cure permanently They are tiny, sugar. coated granuies One " pelietp is gentle laxa- , tive two mild cathartic. Sometimes druggists { think Of their profits, rather than your health. and offer something, said to be just as good"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

In City Courtr,of Birmingham. To Whom it May 7Concern:ls .. .. --. a-as
 You will hereby take notice that a peti- ton was this day filed by Mary Blanche Muslin and her guardian, Jesse Williams. praying that sald Mary Blanche Muslin be relieved of the, disabilities of mortgage.
 Witness my hand this 18th day of March, 1897 NATL AN l.. Mn .JIR mar20-27&apr3 Clerk and Register.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20

NO cdBHr1NG THIS EVENING. The State Herald is requested to an- nounee that there will be no meeting of tne Herbart club this evening
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
UNOELlvERED TElEGRAMs.

Undelwered messages at We-i.ern Union Telegraph office: Ed w. N. Wise. Geo G. Olmsted. e. -s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-20
NOTICE.

State of Alabama, Jefferson County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26
THE woMAN'S BUILDING.

the first state admitted into the Union
formed from territory ceded to the gen.
eral government, it is appropriate thas
we celebrate our centennial anniversary
by having great exposition. show ns
the world that we have kept pace with
cur sister states and other nations IN
the progress Of the age-in all the tri'
umphs and elories Of civilization.
while this celebration is prompted
by reverence for the past, 1t IS also
prompted by desire to so adVe'tlsa
and proclaim our advantages that tkous'
snds from other states aud other ma
tions will come to see what we have &C.
,omplished and realize the marvellous
wealth of our undeveloped resources
1.-THE past century has not been one
of continuous peace and prosperity, ouS
there have been periods OF differences
and dangers that tried mems souls, yet
there has been more Of prosperity than
Of adyersiey. the improvements Of tt,
rentury have been wonderful. and As
We stand upon the vantage ground OF
the present and look back to the pioneer
days Of Tennessee. we are proud OF tina
record and achievements Of the past,
and reioice in the advantages OF the
present, and 1t is hoped that the youtn
Of the lano will so study these advau-
RACES as illustrated in the grand ob]ecs
lesson OF this exposition, that they will
be inspired to undertake still greater
scbieysments and strive to reach perfec'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

constellation Of As stars, representing %
sovereign states. which together con-
stitute the greatest nation IN the world.
1.-The objects of this Centennial expo
sition are to commemorate the past
present the advantages OF the present
and inspire hops for the future-the
past, the present. the future Of Tennes-
see-objects 80 laudible that the enter
prise has received the approval OF ths
government Of the United States. con-
sress having appropriated $3.50. 600 that
the general government might be prop
erly represented by grand object les.
son, showing the progress OF the nation
during the past 100 years. It has also
been approved by the authorities OF the
state of Tennessee. the legislature hav-
ing appropriated $4,000 in order that
the history, the products and the re-
sources of the state might be properly
presanted. The county Of Davidson and
CITY of Nashville. realizing the honor
and advantage of having. this grand
centennial jubilee within their borders,
have donated $50. 900; and other cities.
counties and states. corporations, firms
and 10, coo individuals have augmented
these appropriate ms aud donations until
Q grand total of 81. 900, 600 has been e1-
pended in preparing for this exposition.
Men in all ages have celebrated
great events by holidays, triumphal
prccsssions, grand festivals and tower
ing monuments, and as Tennessee was
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

lio. The building contains about A,5'o
SQUARE feet, divided into five compart-
ments, one OF each Of which is set apart
for history and antiquities, the Conted'
crate Veterans. the Grand Army OF the
Republic, the Colonial Danes and
Daughters of the REVOLUTION combined
aud one for miscellaneous coutrloutlons
The Electricity Building.
While many of tha buildings suggest
in architecture the art OF ancient Greece,
the Electricity building is modelled after
the tower of Babel, a clev-f ldoa cer'
tainly. This will prove one OF the I'M
nosinc features Of the exposition. Tor
the spiral edifce will be brilliantly ll!u-
minated at night with new electrEA
devices.
Vanity Fair.
The amusement row at every world }
fair since the Chicago exposition mas
been known as the Midway, in honor
OF the Midway plaisance, along which
these concessions were grouped at Oil
caco. But the Tennessee centennial
has found new name for the amuss'
ment quarter.
The place set apart for them is called
ya~:+v Fair, after the show mentioned
in 'ilgrim's Progress" which was
seen by Christian iu his journey through
life
In the list Of attractions is the giant
sec saw. in soma respects an improve
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

Indigestion is often taken for con
sumption. The word consumption
means wasting away, and dyspeptics
often waste away as badly as con-
sumptives.
The reason people waste away is
because either they don't get enough
to eat, or they don't digest what they
do eat.
If the latter is your trouble, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial. This will
help you to digest your food and
stop your loss Of flesh.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is n aae
from herbs, banks and the juices of
fruit, by the well known Shakers at
Mount Lebanon. 1t possesses great
tonic and digestive powers.
Shaker Digestive Cordial has
cured many supposed consrmptives
(who were really dyspeptics), by
simply helping their stomachs to
digest their food, thus giving them
rourisbment and Few strength.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottles
10 cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

F. Hoptiuson Smith. 50 favorably
known as artist and author. is Que OF
the art judges for the exposition.
The Commerce Building.
The Commerce building (happily
named) is one Of the largest on the
grounds This was called Manufactu-
Sers and Liberal Arts at Chicago and
Atlanta, and it will contain the same
character of exhibits. 1t is situated on
the western side Of the park. The build.
ing measures sol by 256 feet, and .
great dome rises in the middle to
height Of 175 feet. The central payl.
ion is two stories in height, the second
story forming a gallery on either side
14l by 100 feet. overlooking the nave,
and is reached by four broad stairways,
one at each end Of the four corners.
The general style is based on the Co
rinthian and Ionic orders Of the Greco
Roman.
In this building may be found the
finished products Of the leading manu-
facturers of the world. Utility Is
stamped on every article, but so artistic
is the arrangement that one wonders II
manufacturers have all turned artists,
and if they have wrought for pleasure
only aud not profit.
The Auditorium.
Just south Of the Parthenon and With.
in easy reach Of the main entrance is the
Auditorium, which is one OF the mos!
impressive buildings on tls, grounds.
The intention is to rse it for the mesi
ings of large bodies. idany co17en
tions which are to be held by various
societies have determined to take ad.
vantage OF the opportunity to attend
the exposition, and their sessions will
be held in the Auditorium 1t is also
proposed to hold pariiameuts similar to
those held in Chicago during the
Worlds Fair. The capacity Of the
building is about 1000 p>>2le. The de.
sign is colonial in form and Ionic ia
treatment. -Four porticoes, facing the
different points of the compass, give
the floor a shape resembling a shop
cross. except for the circular colonnadds
connecting at each corner, forming
desirable promenade and restful plfe
for weary sightseers, while the rPf
furnishes a beautiful balcony, whfh
not only adds to the charm Of the De-
SIGN. but in addition affords a vantage
point for viewing outdoor displays aid
pageants. The interior dimensions fe
800 by ITO feet. The tower is l4o fs}t
high. I
The II. M.ehinsry Building.
The Machinery building, which fs
s2s by IA feet, is happy combination
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26
MINERALS AND FORESTRY.

intend to visit Nashville is the accom-.
modation and expense. This has not
been overlooked and the official Cen
tennial bureau Of registration and puo'
lie comfort affords the public every fa-
cility for securing accommodations IN
advance. All that is necessary IS to
write to the chief, Mr.. Wharton j. Al
len; tell him what you want aud Whas
YOU want to pay for board, and he will
tell YOU where to get it. He is well
known business man OF the city.
All telegrams aud letters addressed
care Of this bureau will be promptly
delivered by its special messengers. All
visitors will be welcomed aud any In
formation will be cheerfully given.
The following rates will be charged;
Board, per day. in private residences
with meals, 81 to ST. 80; without meals,
so cents to 81; boarding houses, with
meals, 81 to 50 per day; hotels, witt
meals, So to $; without meals, 81 and
inward Liberal rates viii be given
by week or month. By communlcat.
ing with the bureau you can secure
rooms for any date desired.
Mr.. G. E Harman, general passen'
agent of the Western and Atlantic rail.
road, Atlanta, is prepared to furnish
any information relative to rates O.!
railroad fare, hotel accommodations,
etc, upon application.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

Christian era, and antedatin2 th5sF1
thenon SHINE $500 years. It is about
-6ne.siIFh Of the original sizs, being 1l6
feet or it's bass line, 1So feet on Its an
gle and 100 feet on its perpendicular
line. The interior is vast hall, IS feet
square and so, feet high. with galleries
all around Is feet in width. This Is the
first time since the building OF the pyra.
mids by the Egyptians that an attempt
by any architect has been made to re-
produce them, and it will therefore nec-
essarily attract attention. In this ar.
tistic structure Shelby county. OF which
Memphis is the county seat, will display
her cotton and farm products and her
manufactures. Memphis on the Missis-
sippi will thus revive the ancient city
from which it derives its mama.
The History Bullding.
The History building is an adaptation
Of the Erechtheon, the venerable temple
of Athens that stood near the Parthe'
non on the Acropolis. 1t contains relics
and articles sacredly preserved by the
Tennessee Historical society, the 90.
lonial Danes, the Confederate Feter'
ans and the Grand Army OF the Rspue'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

tion's heights, which are resplendsnt
with the glories reflected from the etsr-
nal hills wherein dwells the Author OF
all wisdom and all power, Who rules
over tho destinies Of men and nations,
snd Whose blessing we invoke upon our
exposition. our stats, our country and
upon the nations Of the earth From
pole to pole. from zone to some. ovar
trackless ocean, from land to land, may
the angelic anthem reverbsrate:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good Will toward men,
Tsnusssse's Birthday.
The inspiration of Tennessse's great
exposition. now formally opened to tho
public with appropriate ceremonies, Ii
embodied in the spesch OF President
Thomas above quoted. 1t has been the
custom Of kings and emperors to COM
memorate their achievements by massive
piles of granite or polished marble shaft;
Byron says "old Cheops built pyramid
to keep his mem'ry whole and mummy
hid" It Is fitting that a great COM
monwealth should celebrate its first
birthday by an exhibit of its material
resources 90 displayed as to reveal the
culture that Is reached only in the high
est civilization.
The Tennessee Centennial exposition
has been fortunate in its selection OF
the designs and names Of many OF it,
buildings. It was subject OF untavor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

able comment that A.ianta copied Ohi'
cago 80 closely in the names of her
buildings. Nashville has been more
original. Reproductions OF the Parshe'
non, the Erechtheon. the Tower OF Bao-
sl, the Rialto, and Cheops pyramid give
a hint OF the classic taste that has pre-
vailed in providing buildings fo{ an sx-
position OF material things
Now that the gates have been Brown
OMEN to the world. and the great enter
prise auspiciously launched. people are
beginning to ask themss Ives two lead
ing Questions: ~ What is there to
see? cay What does it cost? To which
the faithful chronicler must make an.
swer: Almost everything; almost any
thing. You can see all you have eyes
and time to see; it will cost you any"
thing you please.
Mr.. Charles E Harman OF Atlanta,
general passenger agent Of the Western
sud Atlantic railroad, witnessed tina
opening ceremonies.
Mr.. Harman was a director In the
Cotton States and International expos
ton at Atlanta, and therefore viewed
the Tennessee Centennial buildings and
grounds, in comparison with the build.
ings aud grounds Of the exposition at
Atlanta. He admits the grounds and
buildings are finer than the grounds
and buildings at Atlanta. but claims
the general picturesqe effect OF the At.
lanta grounds was greater than tho
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26

effect at Nashville.
The buildings are all covered with
white staff and are architecturaliy
beautiful.
He saws the Parthenon is the most
beautiful building he has ever seen In
the United States, with the exception
of the new Library building at Wash
ington, D. @.
Grounds and Buildings.
Before beginning tour Of the build
iugs glance at the whole cannot but
be interesting.
The grounds selected consist OF 200
acres lying in the western portion OF
the city and were formerly known as
West Side park. They can be reached
by three lines Of electric and one OF
steam cars By such means the trip to
the fair can be made from the hotels
and business portions of the city in 8
minutes, or the distance may be COW
cred on foot. through the residential
part of the city in % minutes.
The grounds have been SO improved
az 20 make them most attractive and
suitable for exposition purposes. The
artificial lakes, arbors aud pavilions. to-
gether with the grouping Of the build.
ings. present an aspect that is wonder
fully pleasing. When the millions OF
plants and flowers shall lend their
beauty and fragrance to the scene 1t
will be truly enchanting.
The main buildings Of the exposition
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26
LEXINGTON,

are IL in number, and the exhibits have
been divided into Is specific CLASSES.
The buildings are covered with stat.
and the White City Of Chicago, thasj
has fingered 80 long in the memory
with the gorgeousness OF dream. will
have rival in another White City that
has risen on the banks of the Cumber.
land to ctarm for a brief season tbs
vision Of hundreds OF thousands. -~:q
Exhibit Of Fine Arts.
The largest and most elaborate build
ing is the Parthenon. 1t is the center
piece Of the exposition and is an exact
reproduction OF the Parthenon at
Athens. The naves are in the shape OF
the great Greek crosses. forming a
square gallery at either end and two!
apartments. or alcoves. in the center. I
At these ends broad doors open out upo",
the double columned porticoes. The
are no windows in the building. ?-1
light furnished comes from the r. 8
which is. in fact. one long window
skylight, of itself. 2
This building is the only re nc
structed with staff. 1t Is built OF brick
and is entirely fireproof, as it is the re" !"
pository Of priceless treasures. Directly
i1 ..xess22o-sf this building stands the col.
lossal figure Of Pallas Athene, by Hiss
Euid Yandell, daughter Of the late
DR.. L. p. Yandeli of Louisville. who
was Tennesseean. The figure is All
exact reproduction Of the one that
crowned the hill Of Athens. This copy
is 25 feet high. although the original
was 70 feet. Standing, as it does, III
front Of the main entrance to the Par.
tnenon, it occupies, without doubt. the
finest position in the park The statue
was made in Paris aud recently shipped,
as Miss Yarnell has been pursuing her
studies abroad for the past two years.
The Parthenon is appropriately de-
voted exclusively to the fine arts. Peo-
pie who love pictures (aud who does
not?) will be pleased to know that the
art exhibit is one Of the finest ever seen
in the south, the majority Of the can
vases being well worthy Of place un.
der the classic dome that shelters them
Many of the old masters are represented,
as we'll as the modern painters Of this
country and abroad, who have distin-
guished themselves Here may be seen
pictures by Raphael, Ccrregio. Titan,
Rembrandt. Van Dyck, Auriilo; and OF
later date Huguet. Mussonier, Troyon,
Corot and others.
Whether the art exhibit has been pro-
pared with special view to attracting
the teachers OF the south. whose vaca-
tions will occur during the exposition,
I do not know: this much is certain.
that thousands Of them have already
turned their eyes towards the Parthe-
non, and that tho resorts they usually
honor with their presence will miss
them this summer.
The hanging Of the pictures was di-
rected by M. Leon Rocker Of Chicago,
who is in charge Of the collection. ME.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-05-26
TIE PARTHESON.

lor Strattou. tho assistant chief, have a
department. to make them feel proud.
! Tennessee is ons Of the great agricult-
ural states of the south aud it is only
proper that the farms should take a
leading place in this exposition There
will be fne displays Of fruits, grains,
cotton. tobacco aud grasses under the
dome. Liberal prizes are offered by the
department. The people of Davidson.
the capitol county, to whom 80 much is
due for the great success OF the exposi.
ton, will have their headquarters and
make their exhibits in this building.
The state commission, headed by Gov
ernor Robsrt l. Taylor. have recog-
! nized the superior Importance Of the
agricultural interests and have provided
handsome headquarters in this build
ing and will extend the oldtime south
ern hospitality to all visitors. Tho
chief of this department is Oolonel T.
F. P. Allison. who has so ably served
the state for the last four years as com.
missioner Of agriculture.
Sister states will have representation
in this building The ,Ssaboard Air
Line is making an elaborate display OF
cotton, grains, grasses. tobacco and
fruits from ths states through which it
passes. One Of the novelties here to
many visitors will be the outfit OF .
turpentiue farm, still and all
xs,ulf..
Another building that deserves more
thap<passing mention is the Negro
which Is situated on the east
side OF Lake Watauya Iris massive
and imposing structure, constructed
with a view OF accom- moiating ths vast
variety Of exhibits which the negro race
will contribute Its contents, showi-F <
specimens Of work dous by the negro in
all the walks of life, will tell a great
stofy of moral and mental progress in
the last % years. The negroes OF tho
south have the greatest opportunity
ever offered them to exhibit 'he history
of the past AMI thu hopsi a. 2o5sibili.
ties Of the future.
The Chi!dren's Building.
The Children's building occupies al
interval between the Administration
and the Woman's buildings. The chill.
dren Of Tennessee by their own efforts
raised the money to pay for the con.
structicn Of their building. The design
is handsome, and the interior arrange.
ment is especially adapted to the uses
for which it is designed. Only such ex.
hibits as will amu:e and instruct the
Young will be admitted. The school
system of Tennessee will be fully repre-.
sented, exceiling any former exhibit Of