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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
In Society.

Miss Katherine Willard the leading lady
of the Darkest Russia" company which
played at O'Briens Wednesday evening
was given a dinner on Wednesday by Mr.
and Mrs. c. E. Thames to whom she is
related. Miss Willard is Mobile girl and
is quite as attractive off the stage as when
impersonating the Polish girl in Darkest
Russia" She is an extreme brunette in
coloring with large and wonderfully pretty
eyes.
Mrs. w. F. Tyler has cards out for a
reception Thursday afternoon, November %
from to o'clock. The card of Mrs. Nor
ris Alexander zook is enclosed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Simmons enter
tained at luncheon yesterday at the Flor
ence in honor of Mr. Richardson, of At
lanta.
Mrs. B. T. Woolley, of Wyeth City, one
of the associate vice-presidents of the wo-
mans board is in Birmingham.
Mrs. Mildred B. Pierce, of Chronicle, is
at the Florence.
Mrs. James McConnaughy, of Montevallo,
is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Beaseley of Hunts
vile, who have been spending several days
in the city have returned home.
Mrs. Gentry Hilman is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. 7. T. Hillman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Knight, of Green's
boro, who have been visiting friends in the
city have returned home.
Mrs. Maria Rives of Athens, who has
been the guest of Miss Carrie Browne, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Miss Alice Barton is the guest of Mrs.
w. M. Stokes.
Mrs. Frank E. Hankinson, of Chatta-
nooga, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. John C.
Carmichael and Mrs. Horace 8. Hall at
GIG Twenty-second street north. Mrs. Han
kinson will be recalled by her friends as
Miss Agnes Leftwich.
Mr.. Alfred Moore, of Huntsville, the may
or of that city, has been among the visitors
to Birmingham this week.
Miss Margaret Erwin Nelson, of Green's
boro, is the guest of Mrs. d. A Greene
Miss Nelson is among the most brilliant
and charming of young women in the state
and has hosts of friends here who are glad
TO welcome her to Birmingham.
Mrs. David Malone will entertain the
members of the Clionian club this afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Morrow.
The Little Jokers were the guests yester-
day of Mrs. Henry Gray The club prize,
a handsome vase, was won by Mrs. Robert
Baugh on a cut with Mrs. Lallah Hillman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
DIR, ENGINE SMITH
GIVES FACTS IN CASE

DIR. Eugene A. Smith, state geologist, who
lands given by tine government to the uni
versIty, and Who, perhaps, is the best
posted man in The state on mineral lands,
was in the city yesterday, and when asked
fou his opinion concerning the recent sale
of d,he university lands. said that while
the ruling market price might not be greater
than the price at which the lands were
Sold the intrinsic or real value was many
times greater. He ds also of the opinion
that there was no urgent need that the
lands be sold, there is absolutely no cost
to the university to hold the property, 1T
being released under the grant of all taxa
tion. Going into the details of the transac-
ton, DR.. Smith said:
About 1886 l was one of the three COM
missioners appointed to select the lands
given by the government to the University
of Alabama. There was 46,0SO acres in all
and practically all were coal lands Some
years ago about ten thousand acres of this
land was sold for the purpose of replacing
stroyed during the war. advised against
the sale at the time as a sacrifice of valua-
BILE property, but the urgent need of money
was pleaded and perhaps 1t was the best
that could nave been done then. When the
buildings were put UP and the apparatus re-
placed there was a resolution adopted by
the trustees that no more lands belonging
to the university be sold.
II was surprised to learn that the trustees
at their meeting held in September had de-
eded on a sale of some of the remaining
property with the resolution above quoted
on the records. Public records show that
the sale of 3,400 acres of the university
lands has been authorized and concurred
in and the price paid for it by General e.
w. Rucker and others was $3.50 per acre.
The records show that there was quorum
in attendance at this meeting and the gov
ernor was one of them. l was not at Tus-
kaloosa at the time of this meeting of the
trustees, but If there had been no quorum
no business could have been transacted.
1.-THE property Sold 3,4OO acres and over.
ig located in Walker county adjoining the
properties of the American Coal company,
now part and parcel of the Sloss-S Sheffield
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17

The guests prize, a silver bon bon dish,
was won by Mrs. William Smith on cut
with Miss Virginia Walker.
The Misses Caldwell, of Russeflville, KY,
arrived in the city yesterday, and are visit
ing their cousin, Mrs Henry Hunter May
berry.
Miss Carolyn A Turner, one of Memphis
most charming young women, was enter
tanned at the Morris last night by party
of friends. Miss Turner was en- route home
from Macon, where she was maid of honor
at prominent wedding in that city.
Miss Florence Depew, of Detroit, Mich,
is visiting Miss Nora Leary ON the South
Highlands.
Mrs. C. ]. Brockway, of Livingston, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. B. Cobbs, on
Eighteenth street.
Miss Estelle Shook, of Nashville, will
visit Birmingham early in December.
Miss Elizabeth Jefferson, of Louisville,
KY, will arrive in Birmingham Saturday,
and will be the guest of Mrs. William t.
Smith.
Mrs. ]. Paxton Burton, of Montgomery,
who has been visiting Mrs. R. F. Kolb, re-
turned home yesterday.
The governors ball this evening at the
Florence will be the most brilliant ball in
the social history of the state. The deco
rations, the music, the beautiful gowns and
the large number of out-of-town guests will
make the event in every way a memorable
one.
Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Roden and Miss
Roden have sent out cards for reception
Wednesday afternoon, November q, from
to o'clock. The cards of Mrs. Redin,
Mrs. Charles Davis, Miss Searcy and Miss
Cook are enclosed.
Mrs. Halle, of Chicago, is spending some
time with her daughter, Mrs. Oliver Chali-
fouX.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
EsdaIe-C

Charles C. Esdale and Miss Agnes P.
Church were married Wednesday evening
at the residence of The brides mother, by
Rev. Father P. A. oReilly of st. Paul's
Catholic church. Robert 8. Church, brother
of the bride, was best man, and Miss Like
May Herring, the bridesmaid. The other
attendants were Mr.. Joseph s. Church and
Miss Beatrice Conway.
Mrs. W. III. Lodge played Mendelssohn's
wedding march, and during The ceremony
softly rendered "a most appropriate selec-
tion.
The elegant home of Mrs. Church was
beautifully decorated throughout with fow-
ers and ferns. The pathway of the bridal
couple was strewn with roses. The parlor,
On which the ceremony was performed, was
banked with flowers
The bride and her attendants were ele-
gantly attfred in exquisite costumes each
carrying a huge bouquet of roses.
Mr.. Esdale is the chief clerk at the De-
catur Car Wheel Works, and young man
of sterling worth and character.
Mrs Esdale is am exceptionally beautiful
young woman Who has endeared herself to
her friends by her many womanly graces.
Mr.. and Mrs. Esdale are at home to their
friends ait 1913 South Fifteenth street, where
they wall reside.
The remembrances OF friends were many,
varied and very beautiful.
Among the attendants from out of town
was Mrs. M. J. Quigley, of New Orleans,
La.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
The Chenoweth Colonial
Reception for Chapter Regents

Mrs. William Arthur Chenoweth gave a
colonial reception yesterday afternoon from
8 to o'clock which in point of pictures
aueness and beauty was as ideal as the
perfect autumn day without. Mrs. Cheno-
weth received in honor of the visiting
women who attended the conference of
chapter tegents, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, which was held on Wednes-
day at the residence of the state regent,
Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. The guests included
the chapter regents and members of Cen
eral Sumpter Chapter, together with
number of prominent club women of the
city who with other distinguished out Of
town guests made the occasion one of I'M
usual interest and pleasure in the club and
social world.
The house was beautifully decorated and
the colonial idea was carried out in
charming manner The hall was filled with
yellow chyrsanthemums and palms were
used to great advantage throughout the re-
ception rooms. In the drawing room pink
roses were massed on the mantels and in
the dining room beyond the floral decora-
lions were elaborate The blue and white
colors of the D. A. RS. were carried out
in detail and the red chrysanthemums
which were banked on the mantels, to-
gether with the superb meteor roses which
formed the centerpiece on the table COM
pleted the red, white and blue insignia of
the country.
A delicious ice was served in the dining
room and chocolate and nut sandwiches
were enjoyed in the "den.''
Mrs. Chenoweth wore an elegant recep-
ton gown of jetted net over grey silk. She
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. ]. Nor
gan Smith, regent for Alabama. Mrs. John
W. Tomlinson, Mrs. Edward Cabaniss, Miss
Lucille Smith and Miss Alva Bradford The
chapter regents in the receiving party were
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Wyley Mrs. Nell. Mrs.
j. Melville Thornton. Mrs. Harrison wore
a pink brocade, trimmed with Duchess lace;
Mrs Nell wore black, and Hrs Thornton
was also handsomely gowned in black Mrs.
Tomlinson was unusually lovely in a recep-
ton gown of black, and Mrs. Cabaniss wore
one of the prettiest toilettes of the after
noon. 1t was of black embroidered gold
with touch of green and rose pink velvet
finishing the throat. Mrs. j. Morgan Smith
wore an afternoon toilette of black and
white, and Miss Smith and Miss Bradford
were in white. Among the out of town
guests was Mrs. Thomas M. Owen of Car
rollton, who wore a visiting gown of black,
with pompodour bat of fancy velvet. A
short autumn cape of black and white lace
completed the costume.
Mrs. Truman III. Aldrich, Jr., wore an at
tractive gown of pale gray and lilac MIS-.
s. A. Shipman, of Jacksonville, TIA. MISS
OF Il Mrs. WHITE of
Lynchburg; Mrs. William Fowlkes, of
Selma, were among tine beautifully gowned
women present
Mrs Chenoweths colonial reception was
in every way one of the most beautiful
events of the week. and one felt that the
colonial idea was quite complete in detail,
when one passed beneath the folds of
flag that fluttered from the balcony with
out, and the oaken door was opened by a
butler with powdered hair of the period.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
THE STATE UNIVERSITY COAL LANDS
WERE SOLD FOR A MERE BAGATELLE
Continued From First Page.

continued tfOul 1dSSIs
TENDER. This he declined. He declined to
give out any information whatever respect
ing the proceedings at the special meeting
at which the resolution authorizing the sale
of the lands to the Sloss-Sheffield company
was adopted. He was of the opinion that
he had no authority to give out such in
formation.
Mr.. Brown, was any opposition to the
proposed sale offered by any of the trus-
tees present at the special meeting?'
II can't say that there was" responded
Mr.. Brown.
us it not a fact that at least one of the
trustees spoke against the adoption of the
resolution"
"If tell you what took place in the meet
ing 1 had just as well show you the min
utes. If l knew the deed had been passed
and the money paid l might then feel at
liberty to tell something of the proceedings
of that meeting. To give out any informa-
ton before that is done might prevent the
sale"
DIR. Little Declines to Talk
"Dr. John Little, resident trustee of the
university, was seen by The Age-Herald
representative, but declined TO De inter-
viewed He said he did not wish to make
any statement with reference to the sale of
university lands to the Sloss-Sheffield COM
pany, without first comforting with the 9TH
err members of the board.
DR.. Little was not present at the meeting
of the trustees when the land sale was au-
thorized. He was asked if the call Tor the
special meeting contained any reference to
the proposed land sale. This question he
declined to answer. He refused to give ex-
preston to any opinion The might nave with
reference to the sale
DR.. James K. Powers president of the
university, would not talk for publication.
He said he had nothing whatever ito do
with the land deals. His business was to
manage the school, and this the board al
lowed him the widest latitude.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Miss Temples Brilliant Address
Before the Woman's Congress

The womans congress closed last night
its series of brilliant sessions, which have
brought together through the week the
most representative gatherings of men and
women to listen to the practical discussions
of many interesting questions of the day.
The congress, which has been conducted
under the auspices of the Birmingham
Womans club has been a notable success,
and the great advantage which the congress
has afforded those who are interested in
practical problems was in evidence by the
interest and enthusiasm which the meetings
aroused The congress was addressed last
night by Miss Mary Temple of Knoxville,
a distinguished club woman, a woman of
rhe broadest culture, and an earnest and
practical club worker
Miss Temples address was preceded by
short talks by Miss Crozier of Cincinnati
Mrs. Pierce of Alabama, Mrs. Ball. Mrs.
Haley and Mrs French. The subject under
discussion was ''Clubs and Club Buildings"
and so eloquent and convincing were the
remarks of all THE women who spoke upon
the subject that every one present felt that
all obstacles in the way of the Alabama
woman's building had been overcome Miss
Temple talked most interestingly upon the
Knoxville womans building, the opening of
which little more than year ago marked
a new epoch In club annals of the south.
The woman's building in Knoxville is the
only one in the south, and its erection in
dicates that in no other southern city, with
the exception of Birmingham, have the wo-
men of wealth and position taken such an
active interest in public-spirited move
work of Knoxville women before organiz-
ing their stock company. She told earnest
ly and also humorously of the obstacles
that arose, of the failures, of the discour-
agements, and at last of the GROWING sue
cess of the work of Knoxvilles women.
The beautiful woman's building is monu-
ment to their energy, their practical work
for years, and the business Methods upon
which the building is conducted show that
the women of East Tennessee are not only
club leaders, but financiers as we'll.
Miss Temple spoke of the old and new
cities of the south, and said that here in
this young and beautiful city a woman's
building would be the best advertisement
Birmingham could possibly have, for it
would indicate a prosperous condition of
the city.
The advantages and conveniences of a
club building for all social and business
purposes were carefully set forth by Miss
Temple, and she talked so eloquently and
yet so practically of all the advantages,
that the promoters of the Alabama Wo-
mans building drew mental pictures of the
elegant club house they expect to own
some day.
Miss Temple is the largest stakeholder in
the Knoxville Woman's building, and she
was one of the most energetic workers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
MR.. MABEN SPEAKS
FOR THE PURCHASERS

New York, November 16.-tSpecial)-
Neither General Rucker nor Mr.. Maben of
the Sloss- Sheffield company admit knowl-
edge of any movement ito abrogate the sale
of theTuscaloosa coal lands Speaking for
beth, at the office, "a Broad street, Mr. Ma
ben said: 1--WE have heard of no such
movement, an do not believe that any legal
protest would have been made without
notification ito the directors of the company.
If any action is taken, of course, We snail
fight it, The talk of protest probably
emanates from some persons it was con-
sdered advisable to keep out of the COM
pany The University of Alabama officials
have not communicated with u.s."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
THE FIRST AND LAST
The Blakeslee Exhibit at the Alabama
State Fair

"The first shall be last and the last shall
be first"
The above Biblical quotation, taken in its
literal sense, describes one of the most
conspicuous and attractive exhibits at the
State Fair. This exhibit is that of the
Blakeslee company, which is located on the
left of the main entrance The Blakeslee
is the first attraction which meets the gaze
of the visitor on entering the grounds, and
1t Is the last upon which he looks on leav-
ing. The exhibit consists of twelve-horse
power gasoline engine which is the product
of the Blakeslee company whose plant Is
located at Woodlawn, in operation, being
touched to an electric generator and fur
nishing the electric lights and power used
on the fair grounds. 1t was not the origi-
nal intention of the Blakeslee company to
produce power and light at the fair ex-
cept for exhibition purposes, but circum-
stances arose which offered the company
an opportunity to demonstrate perhaps
more fully the capacity and practicability
of their engines, and as a result their ma
chinery has been kept in continuous opera
ton from the time the gates of the fair
were thrown open to the public. The mid
way is lighted brilliantly by electricity
which proceeds from the neat little engine
room of the Blakeslee company at the
main entrance of the fair grounds. Thus
aside from the splendid advertisement that
the exhibit has been for the company 1t has
been also an unexpected source of profit.
The Blakeslee company is meeting with
splendid success, and theirs is one of the
most creditable industries of the Birming-
ham district. They manufacture all sizes
of gas and gasoline engines, do Veneerlng,
repairing etc. With their 12-horse power
engine at the fair they develop 15-horse
power. 1t runs with perfect regularity, re-
quires little attention, and is operated at
very small expense. One of the same size
will be used at the new pumping station on
South Highlands.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17

among the club women of her city, so that
the subject of club buildings was in her
hands most practically discussed. She is
natural leader in club work. having been
identified with the general federation since
its organization. Miss Temple is also one
of the vice-presidents of the National So
ciety Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, which necessitates visit to the head
quarters at the national capital every few
weeks.
She is woman of large wealth, and a
social leader in Knoxville, where she re-
sides with her father, Judge Temple, in
their beautiful old home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
GOVERNOR JOHNSTON
DECLINES TO TALK

Montgomery, November 16.-(Speclal)-
called upon the governor this evening and
asked IL he would make statement in re-
gard to the sale of the university lands
He said:
81 have read in The Age-Herald of this
morning the account concerning the sale
of the lands, but have nothing to say for
the present in conenction with the matter"
Governor Johnston will reach Birming-
ham at noon tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
JUDGE RICHARDSON
OPPOSED THE SALE

Huntsville, November 16.--(Special.)-A
copy of The Age-Herald containing the
state university land deal was handed
Judge William Richardson, trustee of the
university, this afternoon. He did not care
to express himself on. the matter, and re-
fused to say anything at all about it, taxi
ing the position that it would be violatioa
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.


Bids will be received by the Board of
Revenue of Montgomery county until Mon
day, November q, 1899, for the hire of all
persons sentenced to hard labor for the
county during the year 1900. Contrac tor
will be required to take all persons sentenc-
ed regardless of age, sex or condition, and
comply with all laws governing the con-
Wet system. The board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids
By order of the Board of Revenue
c. A. ALLEN, Clerk
1l-12-to-27
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Distressing kidney and bladder disease re-
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Hgay MeeS1 YoxzlN

The real secret of youthful features
In women is regular menstruation.
IF there is an irregu1arity of any
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or too scanty, too profuse or painful,
the trouble will show In the face.
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sufferer, although young in years,
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.

Glover Moore will deliver his new lecture.
Natural Fool-us-ophy or Blooming Idiots"
at Seals hall Monday night, November 20,
1899 Tickets at all the bookstores.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-17
Spanish, French and Latin

Jose NJ. Rovira, expert teacher in those
Languages, will give the first lesson free
Apply 21S1a Twenty-frst street, city.
fr-sun -tues 11-3-tf
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BRapFIELD's FEnaLE REGULATOR

It cures ali ills of the woman1y Of
gans, Failing of the Womb, Leucor-
rhea or Whites ana Bearing down
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and Nervousness, all of which are
due to weakness In the same organs.
tarrc be- said ~ i.rye~ists for 81.
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