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The age-herald., 1898-03-27
Little Red Riding Hood"
 At the Opera House

Yesterday afternoon O'Briens opera house was crowded in the parquet, dress circle and gallery with an appreciative audience, drawn thither to enjoy the de- lightful entertainment given by the Hen- ley grammar school for the benefit of the public library. The. programme was ex- ceptionally well arranged and not single unfortunate happening marred the perfect rendition of every part and feature of 1t.
 The warmest, most enthusiastic applause was bestowed unstintingly upon the young performers by grown folk and children.
 After all expenses are paid not less than s235 will be turned over by Henley school to the library. Several hundred children took part in the programme and their won derful training reflects great credit upon their principal and teachers, who for sew eral weeks have been preparing for this charming entertainment.
 Little Red Riding Hood' was repre- sented by Miss Millie Bandman; Miss Rrline Crittenden personated the mother or Red Riding Hood; Master Arthur Chair sell the "Woodman," and Master Chester Sandman and Miss Hannah Well were the little playmates, Robin" and Rose.
 The characters were all remarkably well sustained, and each one was greeted with hearty applause. The special features, the drills etc. were beautifully executed, with precision and perfection unusual Tn children so young. The pony and doll drills were arranged by Misses huosoh and Pulaski; Mother Goose drill by Misses Strother and Taylor; the dumb-ben and wand drills were directed by MT. Speideh' and the blue bell chorus and drill by Misses Ruter. Roberts, Greene and Mrs Theresa H. Evans. The solo'sts and choruses were trained by Misses Davis and Braun and Prof. Brown. Miss Carrie Braun was accompanist and Prof Brown general director. The wonderful success or the entertainment was largely due to the skill. talent and patience of the principal and teachers.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
TUSCALOOSA

Miss Bertha Lewis of Birmingham is wis iting her cousin, Miss Julia Smith.
 The Friday Morning Whist club met thi: morning with Miss Naneita McEachin The prize, lace handkerchief, was won by Miss Hattie Hester.
 The Up-to-Date club, Tuscaloosa's newes organization of ladies' held it's second meet ing on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. w G. Somerville. The subject discussed was Paris A feature of this club is that al talks and papers are spoken off-hand and not read.
 Battle S. Searcy is at home from BaTti more, where he has been pursuing his studies in dentistry.
 MT. s. Odenheimer and wife of New Or leans have returned home, after brle visit to MT. B. Friedman.
 Mrs. Warren Nelson has returned to hel home at Sherman, Ala, accompanying hel daughter, Miss Emma, who is convalescen after a recent severe illness.
 Judge W. s. Thornton has returned iron a visit to Montgomery.
 Capt. Wm. Miller of the United States army is visiting his sisters, Misses Miner Florence, Olivia and Margaret Miller. MT Miller is in charge of the fortificatfon now being erected at Spokane, Wash.
 Miss Georgie Goodrich of Columbus Miss, Is the guest of Miss Belle Clements Maj. w. w. Screws, editor of the Ad vertiser, Is spending this week in Tusca loosa.
 Miss Mary Reynolds has returned to hel home att Pulaski, Tenn, after a visit te her aunt, Mrs. James K. Powers.
 Miss Minnie Wildman has returned from trip to New York.
 Mrs. B. B. Barnes has returned to hel home in Eu'taw. after visit to her sisters the Misses Wildman.
 Miss Mary Harris of Birmingham is vis iting Tuscaloosa relatives.
 Miss Mamie Blount left Thursday fol Birmingham to visit Mrs. H. G. Davis.
 Mrs. Johnston of Montgomery is the guest
The age-herald., 1898-03-27

6. Vocal Solo,. -. =. ... ...(Selected)
 Miss Lottie Coffin.
 '. Recitation-"The Little Daughter. ...(Selected)
 Miss Mary Parish.
 8. Piano Solo-Alegretto.. ...(Clemenlts)
 Miss Ellen Lynn Motion. g. Recitation-"My Folks" ....( GA. Harblson)
 Miss Jessie B. Bonner. 10. Piano Duett-Rondo.. ... ...OiabellD
 Misses Clara and Cora Gockel. This entertainment is in charge of the pupils of the Pollouck- Stephens Institute. The number "Place aux Dames," will be given in Shakespearian costume by some of the cleverest pupils. Miss Estelle Nabb will also be in appropriate costume for "Grand- mas Minuet." This social will doubtless be one of the most attractive of the sea- son, and there is every indication that a large crowd will be present to enjoy the excellent programme, and the refreshments which will be served.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
Birmingham Literary Clubs.

The members of the Amaranth Literary Club were the guests of Miss Mamie Kelly on last Friday afternoon when the fol- lowing programme was rendered: Quotations from Henry Ward Beecher Closing Scenes of the Civil War-Miss Mary Sholl.
 Disbanding of the Union Army-Mrs. H. L. Murdock.
 Discussion-Literature of the War-The Club.
 Misses Lura Brown and May Belle Sloss were selected as delegates to the State Federation which meets in Selma early in May The club will meet on next Friday afternoon with Miss Lura Brown. The Edgewood Literary Club met on last Thursday afternoon with Mrs H. D. Mer- Till. The following was the programme: Heinrick Heines' Life and Works-Mrs. M. A. Porter.
 Frederick Frobel and His Works-Mrs. Robinson.
 Johann Herbert and His Philosophy Mrs. J. R. Ryan.
 Reading From Heines' Prose-Mrs. John Sibley.
 Reading From Heines' Lyrics-Mrs. Spei- gle.
 The club will meet on next Thursday af- ternoon with Miss Rosebud Lewis.
 
 Mrs Dan Green entertained the Clionian Club on last Friday afternoon. The after noon was devoted to the discussion of ''The papers were read upon the following topics: Literature-Mrs. s. L. Ledbetter Art-Miss Sue Rogan.
 Science-Mrs. J. H. Barclay.
 Politcal-Mrs. Dan Green.
 Religion-Mrs. B. D. Gray.
 Nx-f1 1tx. f11o Clionian Club on next Friday afternoon. The Cadmean Circle met on last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Anna O. Phelan. The following programme was rendered:
 Preside Journeys. l.. Sims.
 Letter From Mini Novgorod-Mrs. M. L.. Sloss.
 Letter Written After Visit to Tolstofs Home-Mrs. J. Morgan Smith.
 The club will meet on next Friday after noon with Mrs. A. O. Lane.
 The members of the Clique of '95 were the guests of Miss Carrie Sharpe on last Thursday afternoon, when the following programme was carried out:
 Great American Journalists-Mlss Eva Yancey.
 Popular Writers of Short stories-Miss Elizabeth Kelley
 Southern Dialect Writers-Miss Sada Hawkins.
 Reading From Ruth McEnery Stuart Miss May Ward.
 The Novelsts' Club held its last meeting with Mrs. Sallie Stinson. The book dis cussed was What's Mines Mine," by George Mcdonald. Papers were read by Mesdames Annie Montgomery and Leila Martin. The club will meet with Mrs. George Wheelock on April 5.
 The Pierian club was entertained by Mrs. William F. Motion. The following was the programme:
 Music-Mrs. Beasley.
 Apotheyms of the Lacedaemonans-T club.
 "Grecian Literature and Art''-Mrs. A. D. Smith. . From Trojan to Severus"-Miss George Stamps.
 Results of Agricolo's Method in Britain Miss Lea .- The club will meet next with Mrs. J. w. Hargrove. rf The regular meeting of the Bronson club occurred Friday evening in St. Paurs hall. MT. w. P. McCrossin presided. MT. M. F. Cahalan read a paper upon "Novels and Novel Reading" A paper was also read on Truth" by MT. John w. Ander- son.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
The Demand For a
RefOrmatory Daily Growing
Sesssessssssssssss

This question, the need of reformatory for the young criminals of Alabama, has been discussed at intervals in the state for several years. Miss Julia Tutwiler and other noble Alabama women have striven to impress the necessity for such an insti- tuition upon the lawmakers at various times
 While they apparently accomplished but little in the past, their good work-like fruitful seed-is beginning to bear grain, and will some day be gathered in glori- ous harvest.
 The women of Alabama are becoming awakened, as never before, to their re- sponsiblity in the matter. Henceforth 8 righteous public opinion will be the result of feminine interest in the reformatory. A few days ago this question was propound- ed to a few Birmingham women, What do you think of a reformatory, and what are the best means to secure one? Below are the thoughtful, interesting answers: Inadequacy of School System and
 Prison Methods Deter Immigration A thoughtful writer says, Flew con- alterations are of greater importance than those which are suggested by the crimes that the people commit and the punish ment that the government infiicts."
 The penal code of a state Is in a certain sense an index to the national life, since it not only reveals the nature of the dis orders from which the social organization suffers and the methods of treatment to which the governing powers resort, but also shows the stage of moral culture and enlightenment which the people have reached and the extent for good or evil which the ruling authorities exert.
 One thing that deters immigration to our state Is the inadequacy of our school sys- tenn and our prison methods We who love Alabama and are full of faith in her fu- ture are delighted to see the press taking up this question of a reformatory, believing it to be not only advisable, but imperative, if we would take rank among the ad- vanced states of the union.
 MRS. ROBERT D. JOHNSTON.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
The Crying Need of the Day Are Reformatoriea and Betfer s

ReformatOries and Better Sch ol
 Of all the crying needs of the day there seems to be none quite so urgent as that of reformatories for the young. In no section are they so essential as in this beautiful southland of ours. There are three causes which contribute largely to crime, all Of which predominate here, viz: poverty, idle ness and ignorance. The first of these three evils we are not responsible for and do not know that any state legislation could assist to recuperate more rapidly from the devastations and ravages of that war which robbed us of property and pos sessions of every kind. Only time, thrift and industry can accomplish that, but leg islation can aid us most materially ln over coming the other two evils-idleness and ignorance-by establishing reformatories and by giving all possible aid and encour- agement for the advancement Of all edu- cational projects. In the meantime, Whie these developments are taking place, crime is on the increase. As to ignorance, who is there among who does not blush with modification when reading Of the low grade of our educational standingE By establishing reformatorles the two evils, idleness and ignorance, Will De rene- died in a measure beyond doubt, Tor these institutions tend not only to suppress
 
 time give attention to the mental and physical development of the inmates and train the boys in many handicrafts by which, when emerging from the school or correction, they can earn an honest living and become good citizens. There Is no truer proyerb than that ''an idle brain is the devils workshop" Though our climate is conducive to lasstude, yet our people, as a class, are not naturally lazy or idle, but this same mild climate ana fertile country makes a living here so easily earned that many who are idle and worth less live among us for that reason, and most of these have never had the faintest shadow of moral training and are growing up to be the worst criminals. What mothers heart does not shudder when she reflects that her boy can come in contact daily with this element and the possibility that at some time in a moment of passion he might commit some deed for which he might have to be incarcerated with and perhaps share the same quarters With the most vile and hardened criminals, and jn> stead of returning from his imprisonment the better for his punishment, comes out contaminated and ten times more vile and wicked than he ever before dreamed of. visited a reformatory in Wisconsin few wears ago and felt convinced that the na- iority of the boys I saw there were then getting the best training and discipline of their lives and would come out, If not ac- complished artisans, far better men than they would have been by remaining in their homes They were not only made to work, but were taught how and the best way 10 do it. Every mother in our community must feel an interest in this subject, and in fact every woman in the land should wield her influence for the support of those who will indorse and advocate such meas- ures as will accomplish the establishment of these much desired institutions.
 MRS. A. O. LANE.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27

The Need of 8 Reformatory
 For Youthful Law-Breakers This Is one of the crying needs of our commonwealth, as is daily attested by ex- perience and by happenings.
 As matters now stand, the punishment of youthful wrong-doers for what are, in most cases, comparatively trivial offenses, is A far worse evil than 1t would be to let the young offenders go scott-free. The po- sition is about this: child or youth com mits some petty offense, one, however, which is punishable under the law; the
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
The Women Should Crystallize
 nt,restI I Concr te Form

The need of some place other than the common jails for the confinement of youth fai criminals is nowhere oftener or more deeply felt than in this city. The officials are constantly having brought before them boys too young to be sent to prison, and who are yet frequent offenders. The mod ern conception of mans duty to man finds probably it's highest expression in the re- formatory schools, where these boys are not only kept away from the opportunity of committing crime, but are taught use full trades, by which they are primarily enabled to earn an honest living and sec ondarily led by training of hand and brain to higher ideas and ideals. Alabama may not be in position just now to establish first-class reformatory, but from small be- ginnings great things grow. and many people in Alabama are interested in this subject. The women can do no better work than to crystalize this interest into some concrete form, and the movement will grow of itself
 MRS. JAMES WEATHERLY.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
of Mrs. M. H. Maxwell.

of Mrs. M. H. Maxwell.
 Mrs. Loveman, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. Friedman, returned Thursday to Dalton, Ga.
 Mrs. s. M. Hosmer of Talladega arrived yesterday evening to visit her daughter at the Tuscaloosa Female college.
 Mrs. J. w. and Miss Florence Powers have returned to their home at Stewards.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Hoke and Mrs. Phillip Jenkins left Friday morning for their home at Sullivan Ind, after weeks visit to- Mrs. c. E. Warren.
 The Elks gave @ very handsome enter tainment after the play on Friday night to MT. James Young and the members of his company. The "social session" was held on the stage of the Academy of Mu- sic, and the substantial refreshment and liberal punch were supplemented by speeches and general good cheer. MT. Young has received quite an ovation in Tuscaloosa.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
A School of Reform Is
What Alabama Needs

The trite old saw that "as the twig is bent, the tree is inclined" Is nowhere so -fitly placed as when applied to the treat ment of youthful offenders of the law Pun fshment for msdemeanor and crime is sential, as we know, to good government, but the manner and effect of punishment are vital points to be considered, when we remember that we are dealing with im- mortal souls, well as erring bodies, and all just thinkers revolt at the thought of netting out a like fate to man whose face has grown familiar in police courts and jails, and to youth whose first crime has covered him with shame and femorse. Evil associates, ignorance and idleness are the strongest forces brought against all efforts towards reform, and to fight ef- fectively against these, work, enlightment and separation from contaminating inf1u- ences is imperative. How this may best be done is problem that has vexed hu- manity since the days of Eli.
 Alabama has many fertile acres of un- tenanted land. Could she not establish school of reform where the restraining power of strict dicipline and judicious pun ishment could combine with the purifying and profitable effects of work in the open air.
 Boys naturally love animals and out door life and no where can wholesome love for work and a respect for honest meat be more surely cultivated than in helping to cover this dear old brown earth with a harvest of beauty and plenty and when we gather in the sheaves" I believe we will also garner the golden grain" of many uplifted lives, whose power will be for good and not evil
 MRS. ANNA o. PHELAN.
The age-herald., 1898-03-27
The Imperative and Immediate
 Nee 0 ty for a Reformatory

Nete ty Tor Reformatory
 There is no question Of greater interest to philanthropic men and women than that which deals with reformatories, and es- pecia1ly a reformatory for boy criminals. Cleanliness, industry and a high moral tone pervade an institution of this kind. Such an environment is absolutely neces- sary for the rescue of this most unfortun- ate class of children. whose lives may thereby be turned from vice to goodness,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-26

A WELL-KNoWN CHARACTER GONE.
In the passing away OF Andrew Jackson,
colored, who was found dead in his bed
Thursday morning, this town losea one
of its best known characters. From time
beyond recall Andrew" and hi bell
have been part and parcel of the pub.
lie property, an institution, and no sale,
auction, oyster supper or icecream fes-
tival was properly conducted unless Of
ficiallyannounced through the streets by
him. With more than the usual amount
of sense possessed by his race, he as
sumed the character of a witless chal
acter, whereby he could best carry out
his role, that of public jester, support
ed b. what or whom, the semi annual
juries of inquest failed to discover. Be-
hind isjokes and careless air, Andrew,
like the rest of US, had troubles of his
own, fghtings within with Kate) and
fear without with the law, so that his
he'd was more frequently that OF
straw and thorns rather than roses.
He lived continually under the surveil-
lance Of the police, the ssle of liquor
being more or less frequently laid to
his charge. In his defense, which he
conducted with skill, he always insist
ed that after supplying his own wants
there was none to sell. and it was
grand jury devoid of humor that AT
drew would not leave convulsed with
laughter and minus an indictment AS
a hand in seven up, old sledge, or
come seben, come 'leben," he was
master, and it is alleged that the visible
support originated with the "keyards."
Quite recently he fell into the hands of
the law on a charge of selling whisky,
the loss OF the rabbit foot and Kate's
desire to get shed" of him for a while,
he informed us, contributing more to
his downfall than the vigilance of the
law. After spending the winter term
at the Hotel Putnam be emerged from
there about ten days ago fat and ap-
parently hearty, high in his praises of
the cuisine Of that establishment. An
drew, in his way, will be missed, and
the haunts around town that knew him
once will know him no more forever
Front Royal Register.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-26
The Snrnrisc of AL.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm OF
Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speak
ing of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says
that last winter his wife was attacked
with La Grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cowden and
Pana could no nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop into Hasty Con-
sumption. Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in store, aud selling lots OF
it, he took bottle home, and to the
surprise of all she began to get better
from first dose, ard half dozen dollar
bottles cured her sound and well. Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to do
this good work. Try it. Free trial
bottle at f l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-26
WOODLAwN FARMERS CLUB.

w OtlDLA w N I y II NJ En- = OLOD.
The Woodlawn Farmers Club met
on the 5th OF February ct Sherwood
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
W,lkerson, and was called to order by
f. e. Mason, president pro TEN. Presi-
dent J. w Roberts being absent.
The minutes of the January meeting
were read and approved.
There was nc direct report from
Meior o. T. Hine concerning an ils' i
tu,e meeting, but some members had
-een him and it was general under
standing that one hid been arranged to
be held IL Alexandria during the latter
part of February or early in March.
+. +. Mason and Frank Wilkerson
produced some very fine samples OF corn
of their own raising ard during dis.
cusson of varieties the subject OF terti'
izors was suggested.
E. Z Mason recommended cotton
seed meal. He prepares corn terti-
liz9r by mixing 500 pounds 5. Z. -ock,
500 pouL ds KANT and 400 pounds cotton
,eed meal and applies the same, broad
cast, about 800 pounds per acre. de
thinks in the future ne will put II litIle
n the hill. Others had tried ferti!iz'ng
with .ttouseed meal with no mai ID
results.
In this connection the question was
.sked IS to the comparative values OF
tle light and dark grades o. cottonseed
mral and OF linseed meal.
Some had formed the opinion that
The light grades were adulterated With
cheap wheat products, hut e. a.
Thompson gave it as his experience
that the Huntsville brand which is one
of the lightest colored gave the best
feeding results, bat it was generally
thought that the cheaper grades woulJ
likely give as good results as any for q
fertilizer. Mr. Thompson also consid
-red cottouseed meal superior 10 lnseed
meal for feeding.
MIR. Monroe asked if it is possible to
obtain frst-clsss dairy products by feed
ng eDGilage, exclusively, Us u long feed,
grain being given in the usual guam
,ities.
Those present who had had expert
ence with eDsilage concurred in the
opinion that it is impossible to
obtain best results with eusilage es an
exclusive ration, but that the maximum
of quantity and quality could be pro-
duced by feeding ensiage judiciously,
mixing with it such other grains and
feed as will produce a well balanced
ration. The advantages of ensilage
mentioned were furnishing the neces-
sary succulant food for winter to sup
plant summer pastures, the storing of
large quantities of food in smallspace,
he cheap production of large quanti-
OF feed and the complete clearing
-arly iu the fall of the land upon which
the crop is grown, that it may be easily
md early prepared and sown to winter
grains. Easilage growers now allow
neir corn TO mature more than they
did formerly.
The club then partook OF supper and
were treated TO musical feast in the
parlor.
Tue club then adjourned to meet at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Gibbs
on the 9TH of March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-26
DRY GOODS.

TlHIS WEEKS CLEARANCE SALE OF
4 ALL REMNANTS OF ODDS AND
ENDS, BROUGHT TO LIGHT THROUGH
STOCK TAKING AND CULLED from
EVERY DEPARTMENT. AT REMARK
ABLY Low PRICES, TOGETHER WITH
THE FINAL SACRIFICE CF ALL BE-
NAMING STOCK OF COATS, WRAPPERS.
DRESS GOODS. SILKS. BLANKETS, &C.
ALLOW US TO STRONGLY URGE
YOU TO ATTEND THIS SALE.-THE
WHOLE CITY WILL BE AMAZED WITH
THIS WEEKS COLOSSAL CLEABING
BARGAINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-26
New Styles 1898

Our department o. Muslin Under
wear. consisting o. complete lines OF
LADIES NIGHT GOWNS, SKIRTS,
CHEMISEs. COBSET COVERS,
DRAWERS and line Of LADIES
APRONS represents our best efforts
to date. Constant improvements in
this departnont h placed it second
to none in this market. Every gar
ment, regardless Of price, is guaran.
teed to represent the most service
able qualities and as perfect fit as is
possible 10 attain in garments of this
kind. The trimmings, carefully
and tastefuly selected. coupled with
the excellent workmanship, pre-
duce an effect that assists us to build
up an extersiTe patronage. Price is
everything. No matter how many
sterling nerits line may possess
the price is always the most i'm
portant. We consider our prices on
these goods as low as is consistent
with tie high grade standard, we
have reached and intend to uphold.
Only careful comparison between
or line and Others can fully con.
vince you OF the money saved in
buying from ISAAC EfCHBERG i
son.