The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-18


handsome victoria and pair of horses to the
most popular woman in Alabama. Mrs.
Hardman had won by an overwhelming
majority, and was seated in her proud pos
session, accompanied by her husband. Gov
ernor Johnston made a happy talk, and
said that he was proud to have the honor
of presenting the turnout to SO deserving
woman; that he was doubly proud that
it would be given ito one whose husband
was not in the higher walks of life, but &C.
cupied the honorable position of a mechan-
lie who worked six days in the week. He
said that the faher of Mrs. Hardman had
been a lifelong friend of his, and on this
account he was also glad to make the pre-
sentation.
Mrs. Hardman arose from her seat in the
carriage and responded in a few words of
thanks. She was grateful to her friends
for casting their votes for her. She also
thanked the Fair association for offering SO
handsome a prize. She then thanked the
governor for what he had said, and re-
sumed her seat, while the crowd cheered
Justify. The carriage was then driven out
of the crowd, with the happy woman blush
ing and bowling her acknowledgements.
Mrs. Hardman is the wife of James Hard
man, a machinist at the shops of the South
ern railway. When her candidacy was an
nounced her friends went to work with a
vim and mapped out a vigorous and sue
cessful campaign. She is very popular in
Birmingham, being a member of the Wo-
mans club and the Daughters of the Con-
federacy The final vote was as follows:
Mrs. James Hardman... -. -. -. -. ...9,92S
Mrs. Scion Jacobs. -. ....1,594
Mrs. w. III. JONES'. ...12S9
Mrs. Tom OWen... 400
Mrs. Charles Davis... -. -. -. -. -. $3.50
Miss Annie Wheeler. -. -. -. -. 49,. 2l1
Mrs. j. NJ. Falkner... -. -. -. 1871
Miss j. M. Turnham... -. -. -. -. ... 1863
The contest for the pony and rhaeton, Of
fered to the woman selling The largest
number OF fair tickets, was closed yester-
day afternoon After counting the tickets
and checking up the amounts it was found
that Mrs. DR.. r. A. Jones mad Won by sew
eral dollars. During the two weeks Mrs
Jones sold $2,056 worth of tichts.
Award of Prizes
The board of examiners and judges have
carefully looked over all the exhibits and
will award the different prizes Monday.
The baby show which was held In the
main building of the fair yesterday after
mon was an attractive feature. Hand
some prizes were awarded the prettiest
baby between the ages of and years,
and under years. The judges were Mrs.
Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. L. Crozier-
French. The baby boy Of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank 10y was awarded the prize for the
prettiest baby under 2 years. The decision
in regard to the handsomest baby between
2 and 8 years resulted in a tie between Ber-
nice Eason and Ivon Powell, the prize ba-
bies drawing straws for a cup and saucer
which little Miss Eason refused to have
even after she had won it.
From start to firish THE Alabama State
Fair was great success and sheds much
lustre on THE able board of managers.
Within few months the plans will be
laid for another fair. next year and many
changes will take place in the grounds. 1t
is said that the present exhibition hail will
be given the women and that a handsome
exposition building will be erected Where
the tent of the negro department now
stands. 4
Owing to the great success of the races
the track has been leased by the Birming-
continue until December 1. As the fair as
ISOLATION has nothing to do with the track
now 1T is supposed that there will be no
friction between the jockey club and the
labor organizations.
The midway closed its gates last night
and packed up ready to leave the city. 1t
Is said, however, that most of the attrac-
lions will move into the city and continue
heir performances.
The Mexican band gave its final concert
afternoon and closed with
beautiful rendition of la Paloma,' the
national air of the land of the Antilles. The |
Inherent members of the band left last !
light for New Orleans where 1t is proba-
Die they will give several concerts. These |
musicians leave with the best wishes from
he anpreciatiYe public of birmingham.