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The age-herald., 1899-05-03
Shadows Of Birmingham's Greatness,

The following is the list of prominent Bir- mingham men whose silhouettes caused much bewilderment and discussion among their friends at Mrs. Robert II. Pearson's unique entertainment on Monday evening; S. E. Thompson, Browse Bringier, James Randall, James McCary, Edgar Wilcox Warren Shook, ". w. Wikerson, Charles Reed. Ben Moore, Dr. Stuffs, Dr. Morrow, Judge Sharpe, B. Steiner, MT Carpenter, MT. Graham, Rev. Jno. D. Murray, MT. Sims, Will Walker, James Smith, Charles Roberts A T. Henley, John Barr, MT. Me Donald, J. w Bush, E. w. Barrett, Rev. pr. Handley MT. Nisbitt, MT. Martin, R. P. Wetmore, MT. Paine, MT. Clarke, John Coe Will Porter Bert Porter, z. Rudolph, D. Ramsey, w. J. Pearce, A. G. Smith, General Fucker, w. A Walker, Charles Senn, w. J. Miner, MT. Raul, John Pugh' MT. Hughes, J. Asa Rountree, MT Munger, Mir. Kettig, Mir Abbott, Will Misner, Mel Drennen, MT. Wimberly, Colonel Higdon, Charlie Thomas, Geo. Ward, B. Gucken- berger Judge Horton, Major Hamilton, Eugene T. Cato, Nathan Miller Percy Smith, c. s. Simmons, Richard Johnston, R. H. Pearson. Judge Turner, W. P. G. Harding, F. Caheen, pr. Cotton, Dr. Hen Icy, MT. Ulman, Nathan Malone, J. Prince Morson, E. M. Tutwiier, Solon Jacobs, Dave Grace, MT. Hall, Hugh Morrow, $. D. Weakley, H. K White. w. B. Leedy, r. P. O'Brien, E. H. Cabaniss, MT. Tan ner, Allen Haskell, MT. H. P. Hefiin, Hem " Fowlkes, MT. Barron, Sam Blake, MT. Dearborn, M. V. Joseph, Mudd Martin, T. H. Motion, pr. Will Jordan, Henry Going, MT. Patton, MT. Reiter, Mark Wyatt, MT. Washburn, Rufus N Rhodes, Robert Jem- ison, Zac Smith, J. J. Banks.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
Trolley Parties.

The famous injunction is finally removed. Make up your trolley parties now on tho to Gate City. View the famous Injunction Battlefed' in Woodlawn and visit the rolling mills. Take look at the prettiest little power house in the south on the way, also where Birmingham engines and Bir- mngham boilers and Birmingham coal are busy manufacturing lightning" Take the red car, which passes both the Hotel Nor rls and the Florence Hotel every 20 min utes. sts
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
wHEELER-CHILDS
Persistent Rumor That the General Will
 Wed the Wealthy Widow

Washington, May 2-(speclal)-The re- port that General Wheeler and the widow of George ". Childs are to be married is again in persistent circulation in Washing ton society circles. The report goes so far as to say that the day has been set for the ceremony some time next month.
 Mrs. Childs, when at the time the report to General Wheeler. General Wheeler is now in Michigan with his daughters. This match between the hero of Santiago and widow of the Philadelphia millionaire seems improbable, but there are many here who know both parties who confidently predict
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
The Most Beloved Woman
 In American History

Edward K. Box in his journal has the following to say in reference to the most geoved woman of the American people:
 That Martha Washington has taken firmer place in the public thought, litera- ture and affections of the American people than any other woman who has lived in this century is unQuestioned Nor was this entirely due to the fact that she was the wife of George Washington. Mrs. John Adams was universally beloved, but her memory has not remained so clear and distinct as that of Mrs. Washington Naturally, the conspicuous position ac- corded the wife of president of the Unit ed States gives rare opportunities for woman to attract and hold the love Of nation, and in this respect Mrs. Mckinley has been sngularly successful. But, after all a woman's qualities as woman must remain the strongest forces to her claims of respect and affection. It was not alone because Dolly Madison was the wife of James Madison that Americans hold her memory in tender regard as a woman or unexampled heroism. Lucy Webb Hayes won the respect and love of thousands of people on grounds other than by right of. her title as the wife of the president. It is not because Frances Folsom Cleveland is the wife of an eX-president of the united States that she holds so large place in the affections Of tho American people. or the many daughters of the presidents only one is really remembered, Nellie Grant; and vet a presidents daughter is only a whit less conspicuous in the eyes of the country than is her mother.3 Harriet Lane, as the niece of James Buchanan, occupied officially the relation of presidents daughter, and few young women have won for a presidents administration so large share of the affection of the people. And gracious "Winnie'' Davis won the love or every true southerner.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
Will Extend Their Line from Columbia
 to Dothan

Dothan. May 2-(Special.)-Two officials of the Central of Georgia railroad were in the city yesterday looking after the right of-way interests of the extension of the Central from Columbia to this city. They say work will begin in about two weeks. This will be a welcome road to this city, as well good investment for the Cen tral.
 Rev. J. M. Donnelly, J. Ed. Wise and Marcus B. Behrman are attending the ses- sion of the grand lodge Knights of Pythias in Birmingham.
 H. A. Pearce and T. M. Espy are attend ing circujt court at Abbeville.
 Lee Xix, who has been sick for several weeks with fever, was taken to Montgom- cry yesterday morning for treatment.
 Mrs. w. J. Wood died at her residence in Oats street Saturday night. She was an estimable Christian woman. Her remains were taken to Troy on Sunday for inter- ment.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
Notice of Bond Sale.
Office of City Clerk,

Birmingham, Ala, April 21, 1899. Be 1t resolved, That the city clerk be, and he is, hereby directed to advertise for bids for the improvement bonds to be is- sued and sold to provide the necessary money to construct the Improvements dl- rected to be made by ordinances confirmed April 19, 1899. Said bonds to bear interest at 6 per cent. All bids to be filed with the clerk and opened by the board at it's next regular meeting. The right to reject any or all bids being reserved.
 In accordance with the above resolution, sealed proposals will be received at this of flee until 7:90 p. m. May g. 1S99 for $25, GOO of per cent ten year improvement bonds. Each bid must be accompanied by a cer- tifed check made payable to the mayor and
 H. D. WOOD, 4-22-eod to 5-3. City Clerk.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
MAY FESTIVAL.

Birmingham, Ala. May 5th-9th, 1S99-Re-
 duced Rates Via Southern Railway.
 On account of the May Festival to be held at Birmingham, Ala, May 5th-9th, 1899, the Southern railway will sell tickets to Bir- mingham and return from points on its lines within a radius of two hundred miles of that point at rate of one fare for tho round trip. Tickets will be sold May 4th, 9th, 9th and also on the Sth, with final limit to return May 12th, also from points within a radius of 150 miles of Birmingham tickets will be sold at something less than one fare for the round trip on May 9th and 6th with final limit to return May 9th, 1899.
 For further information, call on Southern railway ticket agent 4-25-to-5-S.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL,

 Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2-4 1Sss-Reduced
 Rates Via Southern Railway.
 On account of the Annual Spring Festival to be held at Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2 to 4th, 1899, inclusive, the Southern Rail- way will sell tickets from points on it's lines between Jellico, Middlesboro, Norris town, Hartman Junction, Atlanta, Bir- mingham, Decatur and intermediate points to Chattanooga and return at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold May l. 2 and 8, with final limit to re- turn May 8. Tickets at something less than one fare for the round trip will be sold from points within radius of one hundred miles of Chattanooga, including Knoxville. Tenn, on May 2 and 3, with final limit to return May 5.
 Numerous attractions are being arranged, and an interesting program will be carried out each day.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
Picnic Parties.

Go out to Gate City on the Traction Com- panys red cars. It is only half mile walk over a beautiful road past the old glass works to the artesian wells we are hear ing so much about now. One of the most beautiful spots for picnics in the state. Cars every 20 minutes. Beautiful ride through Woodlawn over a track as smooth as ice out along the picturesque macadam- ized road. Special terms to picnics. Go out and spend the day. Most famous place near Birmingham for wild flowers. +**
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
sEACoAsT EXCURSION.
To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 2Oth.
 s9 For Round Trip.

To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 20th
 8 For Round Trip
 A special train consisting of nice coaches will leave the Union Passenger Station Sat- urday night, May 20, at 7:30, for Pensa- cola, Fla, arriving there Sunday morning and remaining there until Monday night, which gives those going down two whole days and one night in the most popular and up-to-date city on the gulf coast. All kinds of arrangements have been made for the pleasure of those going along Fare for the round trip will be only $3.
 Arrangements have been made by which any one desiring to go to Mont gomery can do so for s1.50 for the round trip. This will give you Saturday night and all of Sunday and Monday in the Capital City of the state for a nominal sum.
 For further information regarding this excursion, call on address any agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad or the Union Ticket office.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
WOMAN AND SOCIETY,". KENDRIcK wALKER


 dren left yesterday for Knoxville, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Moore's parents, MT. and Mrs. Luttrell. MT. and Mrs. Phares Coleman, of Mdnt- gomery, will reach the city on Friday and will be the guests of Judge and Mrs. A. A. Coleman for the musical festival and car nival festivities.
 
 Miss Elise Ball and Miss Sue Allen Ball have returned from Atlanta. where they have been for several weeks.
 
 Miss Mayo, of Philadelphia, is the guest of Mrs. Robert Thach.
 Mrs. Thomas D. Parke will leave today for Cleveland, O., where she will visit friends, and later in the season will go on to Canada, which is her old home.
 
 Mrs. James Bowron will entertain the Highland Book club this morning at 10:3e o'clock. It will be an open meeting and she has arranged an old English May Day celebration for the occasion.
 Dr. Thomas D. Parke has gone to Balti- more to attend special lectures al the Johns Hopkins university He will be ab- sent six weeks or two months IHt n6GllilS Ol tIe NllOIlidi SluD lOi IF day afternoon has been postponed until the following Friday, when Mrs. George M. Cruikshank will entertain the club.
 ~ Miss Matide Bilbro, who has been spend ing some time in Birmingham, has return ed to her home in Gadsden.
 MT. and Mrs. Loui Hart have left town for an absence of two mof4ths on some what extensive journey through the south
 
 The Daughters of the American Revolu- ton will meet at the residence of Mrs. Florence Earle Jordan, 1901 Fifth avenue, this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Invitations to the floral ball have been issued. The ball will take place on Mon day evening, May 8, at the pavilion at Lakevew
 
 The meeting of the educational depart ment of the Woman's club will take place at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. A full at tendance of members is requested at this, the most important meeting yet held by the section. Every club member interest," ed in the work of the department will be cordially welcome Miss ". M. Allen, di- rector.
 Misses Edna and Eva Booker will ar rive in the city Friday to visit their sister, Mrs, Harkings on the South Highlands Miss Anna Belle Kennedy has returned to Bessemer after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Jno. E. Bush, in Huntsville avenue
 
 Mrs. William H. Bush, of Jasper, Ala, will visit MT. and Mrs. Jno. E. Bush for the May festival.
 Misses Sue and Gussie Clarkson, of Tps- -ca1oosa, are visiting their grandmother at 24O9 Sixth avenue, during the May festival and carnival. ,,.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
ATTENTION, CONFEDERATE VET e BRAINS.

The Central of Georgia railway has been selected as the official route to the re- union at Charleston.
 Beautiful special train consisting of Pullman sleepers, parlof cars. day coaches and baggage cars will leave Union depot at [ o'clock on the morning of May g, run- ming through to Charleston without change, Arriving 12 o'clock midnight For further information call on Solon Jacobs, com mercial agent, 2015 list ave. 5-2-St.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
CoNFEDERATE yETERANs.

The Southern railway has arranged 10 operate through coaches to Charleston without change, leaving Birmingham at 4:30 D. m., May S. See that your tickets read via Southern railway the shortest quick est and best line. Arrives Charleston next afternoon. This, you will see, puts you there in daytime and gives you opportunity to get located before night. For further information call on or write c. D. Jackson, travelling passenger agent. Birmingham. Ala. 5-S, 4, 5, 6, T. g.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
FOR SALE! Fancy drivers and saddlers; city broke.
 Geo. G. Phillips Stables.
Proof Positive

From the Catholic Standard and Times. Tommy Brown-Is your big sister en- gagged to MT. White?
 Susie Green-No, an I guess she don't want to be.
 Tommy Brown-Dld she say so?
 Susie Green-No, but she knowed he was comin' tonight, an she eat onions for sup per-
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
Directors Viii Visit Huntsville

Huntsville, May 2-(SpeciaL)-W. S. Wells, who is assisting T. w. Pratt in the negotiations for the location of the Mer- rimack mills, returned yesterday from New York and Lowell where he and Mir. Wells have been In consultation with the directors of the company. The directors of the company will come to Huntsville during this week and it is hoped that con- tracts for the erection of the mills will be signed up.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
President Approves Convention

Washington, May 2.-President Mckinley today approved a parcels post convention between this government and Venezuela, which had just been signed by the post master general and Minister Andrade. It is to take effect July 1, next, after ratih- cation by the Venezuelan congress It per mits parcels of merchandise up to eleven pounds in weight to go in the mails be- tween the two countries, the rate to be F cents a pound or fraction thereof.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and prices of latest style and finest quality En- graved Wedding Invitations, sent free. Lar gest plant in the United States for this class of work, therefore we quote lowest prices 100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only), latest script, for one dollar. Address, S5 cents per line extra J. P. Stevens & Bro, Jewellers and Engravers, AT Whitehall St., Atlanta Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
A Limit to Unanimity

From the Chicago Record.
 "Our orchestra has gone to, pieces" "What was the matter?"
 "The leader trained us to play as one man, and then wanted to pay us that way too."
The age-herald., 1899-05-03

Hoods Sarsaparilfa insures good digestion and strength to the vital organs. Insist up- on Hoods.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
FOR SALE!

Large horses and mules at Phillips Stables, 24th street and Morris avenue.
The age-herald., 1899-05-03
In Society.

Mrs. Benjamin F. Moore and her chil-
The age-herald., 1899-05-03

Misses Edna and Eva Booker will ar rive in the city Friday to visit their sister, Mrs. Markings, on the South Highlands
The age-herald., 1899-05-03

dren left yesterday for Knoxville, wher they will be the guests of Mrs. Moorel parents, MT. and Mrs. Luttrell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-10-06
SCARCITY OF EGGS.
Hens Are Not Doing Business Fast
Enough to Supply the Demand.

Eggs are bringing the farmers four
teen cents dozen in Mankato. That
is the grocers are offering that price,
but cannot get eggs enough to go
around among their patrons. If the
farmers had the eggs they could get
rid of them very quickly at profitable
prices.
The firmness of the egg market is
very satisfactory to those who have
eggs in cold storage. There has been
a larger storage in Chicago because
freight rates have been so firm all the
season that less shipments to the east
have been made than was the case last
year. Last years receipts of eggs in
the New York market were over co.
900, 900 dozen, but the receipts for the
first six months of this year show de-
cided falling off.
The grocers now days are compelled
to compete in the general market
against buyers for many manufacture
ing interests. The calico printing in
terest uses, it is roughly estimated,
over 40, 900, 900 dozen eggs annually,
while the coffee roasters, photogra-
phic trade, the cracker and biscuit COM
bines and the chemical trade consume
twice as many. The leather and
leather product trades are also exten.
sive users of eggs for tanning and re-.
fining purposes, and several patent
food concerns also buy heavily. Wine
and liquor jobbers find the egg indis-
pensible. One biscuit company in
New York buys 1000 dozen eggs a
week. Dye manufacturers, confection-
ers and bakers are also extensive users
of eggs.
The egg is smuch more important
factor of commerce than most people
know of. In only one instance has a
substitute for the egg been found, and
that is in the manufacture of photogra.
phic paper. where collodion and CELIA
tine are now being used, which are just
as satisfactory and much cheaper.
America last year exported over $780,
900, 900 worth of eggs. The extent of
the egg business in this country is great.
er than many other great industries.
Contracts were closed in Kansas City
recently for the sale to a syndicate of
eastern commission merchants of seven
ty car loads of eggs in store at Topeka
and Concordia. Kansas.
When poultry is added to the egg
business, it will be seen that the indus
try is large one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-10-06
THE HOSPITAL FUND.
II is Desired That ii be Closed up at
Once.

When the matter of building st.
Joseph hospital was first preached, it
was agreed between the Sisters and
citizens of Mankato that the sum of
$4,000 should be raised by the citizens
toward such hospital, and that the
Sisters would add S12. 900 to that, maxi
ing the total $4,000. Owing largely to
the increase in cost of material, the
hospital will cost about S35, 900 when
complete, and the total investment in
property and all, will represent about
$4,000 OF the sum which our citizens
were to raise not yet 5000 has been
subscribed, and of that amount over
So, 900 has not yet been paid over to the
committee. 1t is desired that this be
paid in promptly, as the hospital is now
nearing completion and the expenses
must be met To settle up matters as
soon as possible, Mr., L. S. Lamm has
been authorized to take and receipt for
subscriptions. and all who are back on
their subscription, or who desire to add
to the fund in the way of new or ad-
ditional SUBSCRIPTIONS are requested to
call and see him at once. One of our
citizens has agreed to give 81, 900 when
So, 900 has been raised, and it is desired
to complete this at once so that the
obligations on the part of Mankato will
be met as soon as the hospital is com.
pleted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-10-06

Kasota Correspondent, st. Peter
Herald: W. L. Wildes, of Lake Wash
ington, was in town Tuesday and in
formed us that Amos Dilley, their post
master had resigned and was going to
Washington and he was out circulating
petition for the appointment OF John
Baynes as postmaster. About fifty
names were signed and it is very pro-
bable that Mr.. Baynes will be appoint
ed. The Office was established there
thirty. eight years ago and Mr., Wildes
does not propose to see it discontinued
Vernon Center News: J. 81. Thew
brought to this Office two Wealthy
apples, as fine specimens as one could
wish to see, and three immense Petins
Greetings, raised on Mellen Thew's
farm. They are beauties and will be
hard to beat, measuring 11x12 inches in
circumference. These are both of the
winter varieties and show that Blue
Earth county can produce as fine
apples as any county in the state, and
the state is getting to be quite fruit
producer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-10-06

Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage on Sept 26th of Miss
Clyda Marian, daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. John T. Allen, and Mr.. Arthur
Guy Matter, of Dundas. They will be
at home at Goodwin. S. D., after Dec.
1st. Mr.. Matter is an attorney and
agent for land company, and former
ly lived in Mankato, when he was one
of the proprietors of the Commercial
college, He is doing we'll in his new
home. The bride is highly spoken of
by those who know her. The best
wishes of Mankato friends will follow
them through life.
Two tramps were put to work on the
stone pile Friday morning by order of
Judge Shissler. One of these was the
party who refused to pound stone Fri.
day. He was glad to get a good
breakfast on promise to go to work
These two men were held for having
started fire in the middle of box car
night before last to keep them warm.
There was third member in the party
but he escaped.
State Supt. Lewis has made a ruling
to the effect that schools that receive
state aid must be taught by teachers
holding county first grade certificates
until Feb. LIST, and that then these
teachers must take the examination
and secure state first grade certificates.
This ruling effects many of the teachers
in this county.
Chas. Fisher, of st. Clair, is lying in
st. Joseph's hospital suffering from the
effect of a runaway in this city Thurs
day afternoon. His team started from
Front and Cherry streets and threw
him off on Fifth street. His neck was
bruised and cash cut in his head and
one big toe was smashed. DR.. An
drews is treating the injured man.
The last $1,000 of the county court
house bonds, which fell due July LIST
last, will probably not be taken up be-
fore next summer. The holders are
willing to let the bonds run, and the
county treasury will have more money
next summer than it has this, unless
the unexpected happens.
A party of eight normal teachers
went to Lake Washington Saturd ay
to spend the day. The most of the party
went on bicycles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-10-06
THREE HUNDRED DELEGATES.
The Baptist State Convention Coming to
Mankat0i Week After Next.

The Minnesota,Baptis state conven-
ton will meet in this city Oct. 10th to
10Th inclusive, the sessions being held
at the Baptist church. The convention
is held for the purpose of considering
missionary and educational matters,
hearing reports from the various boards,
etc. 1t is expected that not less than
three hundred delegates will be in at
tendance, representing all parts of the
state.
On Wednesday evening Mayor Cur
rier will give an address of welcome
Among the prominent men of the Bap-
fist church who will be present during
the convention are T. J. Morgan, of
New York, who was President Harri-
sons Indian commissioner, Dean Hurl-
but, of the university of Chicago. and
DR.. Dawley, of Minneapolis. Any of
the local pastors who desire to have
their pulpits filled Oct. 10Th can do so
by informing ReY. S, D. Works.
A special train will arrive from Min
neapolis on Wednesday. to bring dele
gates, and will get in at about 5 p. m.