The age-herald., 1899-09-17
l Jefrries and F1taslmmons light; German

Jefhries and Fgtzsimmons fight; German Village.
 Mir. Hewlett had a pleasant trip, and he has the following to say about the same:
 ''I find that Midway shows are all fhe rage in the north and west. The entire collection of these shows is controlled by various companies, and after viewing the different ones l talked to the managers of the Frank c. Bostock company, and de- eided that it was the best of the whole collection, and closed the contract with them"
 It can be depended upon that this Midway is the finest that has ever been south.
 The County Exhibits
 Probate judges of the various counties continue to write in regard to having good exhibits from their respective counties. The arrangement of the State fair is in receipt of a letter from Judge Dan Gordon, of Henry county stating that he has appoint ed the following committee to get up a good exhibit from Henry county: John B. Wood, Abbeville; John S. Forester. Cowarts; w II. Slocum, Dothan; George L. Campbell, Columbia; Frank Covington, Headland; George Leslie, Gordon; A. J. Galloway, Curetous Bridge; s. w. Wood, Lawrenceville; pr. B. Phillips, Dothan; w. S. Wood, Cottonwood
 Judge W. S. Forman, of St Clair county, writes that he has gone to work to get up a good exhibit from his county, and says Il. good exhibit.
 A letter from J. II. Meggs, of Alberts- vile, bears the information that Sand Mountain will have a good exhibit.
 Letter from Huntsville
 The following letter has been received from Secretary N. F. Thompson, of the Huntsville chamber of commerce:
 q am pleased to inform you that our chamber of commerce at a regular meet ;,,rr bal6 Ioc the State Fair at Birmingham, and com mended it most heartily to the people or this county and section. At meeting held in the court house just prior to the assem- bling of the chamber of commerce, Judge Stewart our county judge, appointed delegation from the county at large, to col feet and arranga for an exhibit at Birming- ham, both of the agricultural and manu- featuring interests of this county and city. They did me the honor of naming me cAalr- man of that delegation, and l will use all diligence in endeaVoring 10 secure a credl- ble display at Birmingham. Personally, l am deeply interested in anything that Bir- mingham undertakes, hence, l would hke | to see the State Fair, for Birmingham s l sake a success, but having a deeper inter- est in the state at large I am profoundly l impressed with the advantages that VIII accrue to Alabama, if the state takes l proper interest in it. It is just such asso- citations that stimulate the public spirit and pride of the people in their local matters and which must always precede develop | ment along material lines"
 w, D. Sorrell writes from Brewton that good headway is being made in Escambla county toward getting up an exhibit.
 Dr. Eugene A. Smith has suggested that the annual convention of the Alabama In dustrial and Scientific society be held during the fair and formal invitation mas been issued to that body.
 Day for the Veterans Prospects are bright for Confederate Veterans day A letter was received from Maior-General George P. Harrison, of the Alabama division, yesterday, saying that he favored the idea of bringing the veter- ans together during the fair. He asked the mana cement if reduced railroad rates coulu be secured and what courtesies would pc extended the veterans by the citizens or Birmingham. The letter was replied 10 a al once. and he was assured that reduced rali, road rates could be secured and that al, courtesies would be accorded the olu heroes.