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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-22
Poultry Manure For Melons and Gu
CumberS.

II have about 500 pounds of chicken
droppngs, gathered weekly and it is put
into barrels under shelter Is Il good fer
tllizer for cucumbeTs and watermelons?
What is it best for? II. w. b.
Ebenezer, Ga.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
TINE DISCHARGED CONDUCTORS,

Yesterdays Raleigh News and OBJ
server says: ''ruesduy three of the Sea-
poafds Oldest and most popular con-
ductors-Captam y. H. Chavasse, Cap
tain c. l.. Nirnelson and Captain IT. H.
Wilson-werc notified by T:ulnmaster
'furner that their services would no
longer be needed after November LIST.
Ihat was all the notice said; that wa,
al MI. Turner knew. for his instruc-
TONS from headquarters contained no
charges. but these men were unwilling
10 he summarly dismissed without
Knowing why 1t was done. 80 Mr.. Cha
vase went to Portsmouth Thursday
morning to make inquiries at head
| quarters. Then he was told that ne had
been charged With passing friends to
stations beyond tina; called for by thri,,
tickets. This he denies. 1t is under
stood that the same charged was pre-
| ieTred against Mcssrs. V!rnClsnn and
wilson. 1t is generally believed by
outsiders that these charges were pre-
Tered by detective n Western man
whom the Seabnard company has had
here for the past year. The d!scharg-
| ell men have many warm friends here
ana they We're very bitter In their de-
| nunciation of the Scaboarn manage
| ment yesterday When ii became known
| that they had been dismissed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
F'CF3TSNnOJ TIL II EMS
NBWs OF TII.E NAVY,

The cruiser Yorktown arrived at Hon
otuiu from China on the 10th instant.
The cruiser Cincinnati has arrived at
utio Janeiro from New York.
The torpedo boat flotIlla arrived ut
Newport News yesterday from Rich
mond.
The Detroit has arrived at Puerto
barrios. near Livington, Guatemala,
where she went to watch over American
interests during the revolution.
The NIonocacy has arrived at Woo
sung.
Capt. w. C. Wise has been ordered
10 Norfolk az captain of the navy yard.
Capt. ~. III. Mccormick has been de-
tached from this yard and will con-
tlnue on duty as u member of the armor
factory board
The resignation of Ensign S. II. Hurl-
nlt has been accepted, to take effect on
his arrival home from tthe Bennington,
at Honolulu.
chief Engineer j. r. Edwards has
been detached from the bureau of steam
engineering and granted two months
sick leave.
Assistant Surgeon #. w. Richards has
been detached from the Maine and
granted two months leave.
Surgeon Paul J.tzsimmons IS now
on temporary duty at Washington.
hietaiets+t-++ JIG. Ayres is IN
Washington on leave OF absence
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
PORT aSHEDI.Id NorEs,

The general complaint at Port Norfolk
- ic&ky houses. Mos, every house 4; In
Lad shape.
TIE s,hco! teachers and children nave
ilai Il terrible week. traInping up ana
down me muddy roads. in pour ing l,itn
Mr.. Thomas pirt and VI IS Susie Deans,
TWO Of Mount Hcrmans Sunday school
scholars, Weru married laAt Thursday
night M Mount Herman, Rev. Mr.. Ch.la:,
officiating.
The recent storm d'd NOT do much
d|3pgc at l'olt Norfolk except to wash
0u- thr electric ~ Away bridge across the
hta,: q Scltts Creei.. The beach al 1'i,,l
I!a"s IS fu!! Of Old wrecks. such as legs.
to2tH, timber. ana all sorts Of rubbish,
i piled up in some places very high
nc tides were Thought to !Iavc hns.n
three f. higher tlJlE; ANY since 1859 or
1870. when they ovcinoweh thu: lower
rnE If P0!t N0rf1ll: ana up to the old
SIX 2ter house and flooded The cellars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
TlHD MEETING Ar CENTpA1.

Rev. G. II. Wiley preached an able
sermon at Central At 10 Il. IN. ycstcr-
day. and filed DR.. Rays appointment
at the navy yard at 1890 p. M, preach
ing to several hundred men.
Last night he preached again in the
church searching sermon on Luke
Warmness.' AIr. Wiley l., clear in
thought. graphic in statement and is
IN interesting and earnest man. He is
native of Richmond. and recently held
n meeting az Bread Street church with
DR.. Sta:r, and at Union Station with
Dr. Nanderslicc. In which hundreds of
persons were converted. He Will preach
to-day in the church III 10 A. H. and at
7:ij u. III.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
y DESPERATE TRAMP.

on Thursday night n tramp was seen
io!ierinS around AIR. JohnSon's, the train
dispatcher on the Southern road at Pin
ncr'r Point. He was ordered away sew
eral times. That night Mr.. Johnson
mad SIS stolen from his home. He had
the tramp arrested. He gave his name
rs Wagner. Justice Rustic heard the
case yesterday. but there was nothing
to show thai he had stolen It, 50 he
was dismissed, but before he left the
court lie threatened violence 30 Mir.
j hnsnn, FOR which he was given thir-
~ days in jail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
PAINTED AND FELL ON THE
STItEEy

Yesterday morning MI William NJ.
fh9pe. well known ana highly respect
ca old citizen went to Norfolk on bust
ness. ana when lie, was about to return
home and had reached water street,
ne tainted from fatigue and fell on the
street. He was picked up by sGano gen
tlemcn and cared for His son, DR. +. S.
Hope was t"lcgraphCd for and carried
him hcmc. Mr.. Hope is near 50 years
old and the fall cut his hcnd in several
places, but nothing serious After his
arrival home he soon became himself
again,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
THE DOC A%D PONY SHOW.

Professor Gentry gave his dog nrli
pony show twice Yesterday 10 large au-
licences. and 10 say that tt,cy were de-
iiHhted would bu'. mildly express It. IIc
did all he promised AMI even more, and
no ore lcft the tent Disappointed He
secs 10 Suffolk to-day. and we can say
to 0ur. Suffolk readers If they miss 1t
They will regret II. rs It is but once In n,
lfe-timc tl.llt such an opportunity Is
offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
CONTRACT AWAi{DED

Nessrs. Anderson * Thcmpsnn were
recently awarded the contract for fur
n!shinG The Fifth Ward school with q
number Of desks
Thursday night the Finance Commit
Tea Of the Council met ana onnncd bids
Ter the either schools. N"SarS Ander-
son " Thompson Were also Tie lowest
bidders and will on max; Tuesday night
be awarded the contract.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
DRUG STORE CHANCES HANDS.

j. w. 5. Butt Il CO. aralDun2e by adj
NertiSsmert "l,srwh"rr thalt they have
disposed OF their High Street store ami
respectfully si-lic.t a continuance Of the
patronage nj shcir Gus; Others az their
store No. 5lS Mi,iils street, wh:re they
have enlarged facilities fer conducting
the drug business in all its branches
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
flYNlcNEAL.

Mr.. George ~ Griffin. resident Of
Norfolk county and Miss Mnrthc =
Perry were united in marriage Thurs
day nigAt at the Residence Of The REV.
j. w Mitchell, on South street. Aftcr
the ceremony they retired 10 the resi-
dcncc Of the groom. where reception
WIS hold.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
PORTSMOUTH ADVS.
Wise People Buy Here.

ars sasn rs ves sens u.s. MGny 73s b Tn
Wool Underwear 50o.: Double Sent Cam
ton Flannel Drawers, 25c.: Chldren's
Hose, &c. Ladies' SIPS Shoes. 9Sc.; Ladies'
sl76 Shoes, si.25: $2.25 for sl:45: s2.ho Shoes.
sl.75. Mems $3.50 Shoes. sl.50. Tho cele-
$500. Ladies' S1.O0 Felt Walking Hats and
Sailors. Acc. Just received-loO beautiful
Jct Algrettes. 15c aud Zoe, worth 60c.
SllRISIt'S UPTOWN BARGAIN HOUSE
Hight street, corner Green.
H. SNRtER Manager.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
THEY STOLE \ ROAT

Last nigh; Constable Anderson arrest
ed John HiN. Willie Ndun, John owens
and Ren Edwards. al! cplorcd. upon Il
cha"g" of stealing n boat. They had 4
hearing before Justice Sykes, who gave
them ) day., each
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
FUNERAL or MRS. DERR1cK

The RunHral Of Mrs. Ida Derrick took
place yesterday afternoon from The res
idcnCc of her husband. in Prentis Place.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
MI FISHER. Tine remains were deposited
IN tn" dead house in Cedar Grove Gem
ctcry.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Durihg the last political campaign an
"iuelI lopuliSt, with the proverbInI
WIS moving beard. was delivering a
spsetil somewhere In the wilds OF Kan
sas. During the course of his rnmnr,rr
ne SAID: Fellow citizens, 1t Is necessary
ior tne welfare Of our country that sill :
Ner Should be kept ut It's face value. If
,ne government marks a dollar Il dollar.
follows that 1t must he worth 100
cents. y voice coming from the rear of
me crowd interrupted him. saving:
EXCUSE me, Mr.. Speaker, may ask n
question Certainly, SIR" replied the
Iopullst' a dozen IL you like" Then.
. ni. speaker should like Ia know, If
nv, mt soNerhheht marked your whiskcrs
nay would Il mule eat ,;hcm?,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

After you go everywhere else and
can't find what suits you, then come TO
]. s. CrawfGrd's Furniture and Car
pet House, and you can lind just what
you want ut New York prices,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
PORTSMOUTH ADWS.

on High street. be-
tween D.nwiddi" ara crawford streets.
will return To AS pinwidG.c street and
receive reward. oC.J-tt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

FOR T-Lodgc-rurriShed ord ana
ith Wednesday nights: .nd and 18th Sim
day: every Friday night: every Sntur-
cay might NJ. ltOSENBAtM oCrS-tr
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30
STORYETTEs.

~ doctor at one Of the London hosp!-
eals was one day lecturlng to a class of
lhedieai students, when ne stopped and
asked question which for some time
none OF them could answer. But ono
man VINO had never answered u oues-
uoh before, and was looked upon as
NV rooi oi the class. answered him cor
rectly. The doctor was aston,sbcd on5
started at the man In management .yo,,
iook surprised, sir" said the student
reply. s'''''
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Latest fad-"Dclf rlaques," al AnGr--
son x TEompscn's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Children's Fancy Turban Hats, w. f.
Vrnelson & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

TRUCK FARM FOR RI;N'r-Thc Ivpv
farm, - acrcS: room house: necessary
posse Ssion given Immediately. Anuly Nj
iNEf. Chestnut street extended. oC.>-@;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Latest fads in fail haas at Charles II
Wr:ton &: Co.'S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

y quirc of fine Bond Paper ana En-.
VclopeS - CENTS at Anderson &
ThOmpsuH's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Visiting cards and wedding invitation:
Anderson & Thompson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-10-30

Fl.Oo Bats in al styles ana col3rs. ".
L, NjrucsDn & co.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.


 I wish to inform the public that until further notice I will continue the sale of "J. Martins Rye" Q6 years old) The original retail price on this brand was S5 75 cents per quart, full measure guar anteed. am offering to you superior grade at reduced price. In this brand you find double value for your money. My sales on Martins Rye" for the last twenty days proves to me conclusively that the people want a good whisky at popular prices. A trial order will con- vince you as to the merits of the goods we advertise. also wish to inform you that I have no branch house" in the city. Each bottle or jug of this "celebrated rye" bears my red guarantee label, with my signature on each one. So if you wish to obtain the goods we advertise (take special notice as to labeD, and call at 209 and 211 Nineteenth street, where you can find things as represented. Mail orders will have prompt attention. W. WISE.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
s. E. THOMPSON, Acting Secretary.
 DISBURSED.

January i, 1897, cash bal. e. .21 80
 February 1, 1896, the total member ship of the club was POT, including thirty members of the Philhedonian club, who withdrew in a body March 1, leaving the membership at TIT. The membership at this date January l. 1897, is 24O, or net gain, of thirty-three over Februaryd, and of siXty-three over March 1.
 The number of new members elected has each month exceeded the withdraw als and should the same ratio of increase be maintained this year the member ship the 1st of next January will be not Jess than 300.
 The secretary made a report on the industrial condition as follows:
 Notwithstanding the business depres- sion that prevailed during the year 1896, Birmingham took several steps forward in both the commercial and industrial developments. The jobbing trade in some lines show considerable improve ment and on the whole was as good or better than for the year 1895.
 The retail trade was little better than for 1895.
 The foundries and machine shops, and in fact the manufactures in all lines had fairly good trade during the greater por- tion of the year.
 In the way of new industries, Birming hams record for 1896 Is an exceedingly good one, there having been established in the city during that year nearly twen ty =lHuuStrldl pidHtS, aHlOHS Wilcn were the fololwing:
 Soap Factory--Located at Morris ave- nue and Twenty-fourth street; capital stock S20,000; w. P. Brewer, president; T. M. Bradley, secretary and treasurer; w. B. Catching, general manager; incor- porated June IS, 1896; began operating in July; capacity 100 boxes per day.
 Cotton oil Mill-Jefferson County Cot ton oil mill; located at East Birning nam; capital s.stock $10O,oo0 employs about 100 hands; F. c. Kinney & Co.,, prppfietors.
 Snpff Factory--Located on Twenty fol}rfh street between First and Second ayknltes: D. J. McNamara, president: s. E.zIaird, secretary ard treasurer; capi- taI&stock $50000; incorporated in August aud d;began operation in October.
 che wing Gum Factory.-Located on Second avenue near Eighteenth street: Giihett Manufacturing company. proprie- tofst eEan pp8rating July 2o.S se
 Q1QHeg2Ge orks.-,t ". HardestaE, prd&f3 Wo pn erection of plant ba-s
 Aisbaasa BfId and Boiler works
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

Alabama Christian Advocate1
 The Southern Medical Dispensarv |. the leading institution of its kind in R,rs mlngham and has been Instrumental in eHectng the cure of many serious caaa. ana an thus thus carrying healing and happiness Of the Southern Medical Dispenserv gives his entire time and personal suner. vision to the work and brings to hear !. careful medical training in the best col. h,e tIees ax,;a or sne iand and long and valua- diseases. His professional standinc fs unimpeachable and his character as n gentleman and citizen is above reproa ch.
 twinona, Miss. Tlmes)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great ren, tation and has been unusually succesar,I m m ms practice He never undertakes a IS high.toned gentleman and can be con. suited With the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution.)
 Dr. o. T. Dozier, the head of the sor,,L ern Medical Dispensary of Rirmin~harr Ala, IS a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic. nervous and private diseases ana ms uniform success has given him a iea d- that city. '" "
 Sunday Morning Star)
 Dr. Do21er's success has been sinnjv Aioi vSiOuo duu udS /euClleQ the most an thusiastic words of praise and gratitude from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 Sumter County Sun1
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as q specio,js, has overstepped the Bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south.
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful, specialists in this country are pr. Dozler & Go. They have extended their busInesa from year to year and the patrons go given to them in the several surrounfiInr states Is most gratifying. Dr. DorIer Is a high-toned. polished. Christian gem tleman and has many warm personal friends in aAnniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune)
 As a specialist Dr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad Is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as & citizen.
 Dr. Dozier is Georgian by birth, n high-toned, cultured Christian gentle man, strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all hi1 contracts. k < Dr. Dozier& Co., 9 q. 0, Box irA Birmingham. Ala- .
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
A Few Endorsements of the Press.
ARe-Herald.
thousands from our patients can be fur
(Alabama Christian Advocate,

Hundreds more of like character and thousal nished if necessary. L
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

IlSuco II ACCSoodhJs
 AGe-Herald.
 It always affords a public journa. pleasure to testify to merit where it is and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- fty of Dr. o. T. Dozier Principal of the Southern Medical Dispensary of this city. Dr. Dozier has resided for many years in Birmingham and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use- fulness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him s'the head of his profession"
 Daily News, Birmingham)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. is a physician and surgeon of education. skill and experience, man of culture and hich literary attachments and a gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There Is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than pr. o. T. Dozier. He is a specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession. and for unusual scientific attainments.
 (Masonic Guide,
 Dr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner. and he is known all over the south.
 (Labor Advocate)
 pr. Dozier bears the reputation of be- ing one of the most successful practition. ers in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the prncipal warrants the La bor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 Bessemer Journal)
 pr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty is strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the
 (The Southern odd Fellow.) We cannot add anything to the reputa- tfon Dr. O. T. Dozfer has already ac- uuired in the line of his profession. but We know him to be brother Odd Fellow ftat can be relied on to carry ont every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home. Talladega.) The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as Q physician, surgeon and gentleman. and we have no heSktancy fn recommendiug lin to those of our pa. fxonN who need his serv1csG
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
AN INTERESTING BOOK.

Conductor N. J. Bell, familiarly known to the travelling public in Alabama, pre- sented the State Herald yesterday with a copy of his book, lover Thirty Years On Railroads" Mr. Bell began railroad ing on the Atlanta and West Point rail- road, and was conductor for a number of years on what was known as the North and South, now the Louisville and Nash vile, and the Selma, Rome and Dalton, now the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia. MT. Bell received injuries in a wreck in 1895, and was forced to quit railroading, and wrote his book while convalescing. He is in the city selling his book.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
w. J. ROLES, Secretary.
RELIEF IN SIX. HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis eases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure" This new remedy is great surprise on account of, it's exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary pas sages in male or female. It relieves re- tention of water and pain In passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure, this is your remedy.
 Sold by Collier Drug company, Bir- mingham, Ala 12-27. thur-fri-sat-tf
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
(Mountain Home. Taliadega.)

The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as physician, surgeon and gentlsman. and we have no hesltancy ia recommending him to those q our DO. from who need his sexYicea
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

pr. Dozier& Co.,, ? 20. Box iu Birmingham. Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

We cannot add anything to the reputs tion Dr. O. T. Dozfer has already a. We know him to be . brother Odd Fello, that can be relied on to carry out ever promise he makes to those needing hi services.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

An article will appear in Sundays tate-Herald that will produce the greatest local and State sensation that has appeared in print in Alabama for many months. td
Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09

 Y " T M |, Malls; od1 manager; began operating
 Bronze Works.-G. L. Anderson, pro- prietor; located on First avenue and Twenty fourth street; began operation January, 1896.
 Cotton Mill Manufacturing company; lo- cated at Third avenue and Eighth street; mill built in fall of 1895; began operating in January, 1896.
 CuItivator Works.-W. c. Moore, pro- prietor. located at Avenue F and Twelfth street; began operating Feb. 23, 1896.
 Cominge Patent Bolt Works.-Located on Third Street; began operating April, 1896 @
 Deea tur Car Wheel Works.-Began op- erating April 1896; located . on Eighth street near Louisville and Nashville rail- road.
 Cigar Factory.-Gonzales & Llera, pro- prietors; located at Third avenue and Twentieth, street; began work August, 1S96
 Warrior Machine Works.-Built new hourse at Powell avenue and Twentieth street, into which they moved November, 1896- new machinery was added and the capacity of the plant thereby increased.
 Bronze Works.-The East Birmingham Smelling company's plant; located at East Birmingham, was burned in the lat ter part of 1895; rebuilt at First avenue and Fourteenth street, where they began operating in February, 1896; the capacity of the new plant was greater than the capacity of the old.
 Sad Iron Works.-Sad iron works, which burned at East Birmingham sev- eral months ago, were rebuilt during the fall of 1896 and operation resumed.
 Dummy Line.-The Birmingham. Pow derly and Bessemer railway was sold at special ha ster's sale during the spring of 1896; bought new rolling stock and spent 8 great deal of money in putting the road into good condition.
 Electric Lines.-The Birmin gham Rail- way and Electric company extended the Elyton line about two miles to Cleveland and equipped the East Lake division with electric cars.
 Pig Iron.-During the last six months of 1896 over 75,000 tons of pig iron were exported from this district, the sales be- ing made in several European countries. usually bright.
 w J. BOLES, Secretary.
 Birmingham. Jan. 1, 1897.
 MT James Bailey and MT. Rose w. Owen addressed the club on the matter Of the Methodist Male College for North Alabama. The committee to locate this college will meet in Birmingham, Febru- ary 3, and decide on the location. If it is located here other colleges will follow. MT Owen and associates have offered 100 acres of land near the fair grounds. The committee is strongly inclined to locate the college at Birmingham in order to be at the center of population.
 MT. B. Steiner heartily favored the location of the college here and offered to give $100.
 A resolution was offered and unani- mously adopted pledging the support of the Commercial club and its hearty in- dorsement to this college.