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The age-herald., 1899-05-24
FREE TO SUFFERERS
The New Cure for Kidney, Bladder and
 Uric Acid Trouble

Almost everybody who reads the newspa pers is sure to know of the wonderful cures made by pr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
 It is the great medical triumph of the nineteenth century; discovered after years of scientific research by Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and bladder specialist, and is wonderfully successful in promptly cur ing kidney, liver bladder and uric acid troubles.
 Swamp-Root has been tested in so many ways, in hospital work, in private practice, among the helpless too poor to purchase relief and has proved so successful in every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of the Age Herald who have not already tried it, may have a sample bottle sent free by mail, all so a book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in the Birming- ham Age-Herald, and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghampton, N. Y. The regular fifty cent and one dollar sizes are sold by all first class druggists.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
For Higher Education
 Of Women in Alabama

Today is an important one in many re- spects in the history of higher education for women in Alabama, for this afternoon the Woman's club of Birmingham wild take the first steps toward raising fund for the establishment of free scholarship in the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. This scholarship is to be awarded to some girl from Jefferson county.
 While there have been scholarships for girls and young ladies provided in various ways for the education of young ladies in this state, no scholarship has ever before been founded by a body of women of the state for the higher educat ton of their sex.
 This afternoon In the rooms of the Wo- mans club, over the Commercial club, an elaborate entertainment will be given for this fund.- Besides an attractive musical programme a number of other attractions will be offered which will lend great variety and amusement to the affair. One of the features of the entertainment wild be the game of "silhouettes." The blackened cardboard profiles of number of promi- nent ladies and gentlemen of Birmingham have been obtained, and handsome prizes will be awarded to the lady or gentleman guessing the identity of the largest num- Der of silhouettes.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
MT. and Mrs. C. H. Nabb Entertain
 New York School Girls

One of the most delightful entertainments of the season was the reception and dance given last night at the Morris by MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Nabb, in honor of the large party of New York school girls who arrived in the city Monday afternoon, after a sea voyage home by way of Savannah.
 There were large number of young peo- pie present, and the cool weather made the dancing unusually pleasant. The entertain ment was a notable one, in that so many handsome gowns were worn. All of the young ladies in whose honor the entertain ment was given, were dressed in the most stylish gowns. Very rarely, if ever, has there been seen in Birmingham hand somer or more attractive party of young ladies.
 The following ladies assisted Mrs. Nabb in receiving the guests: Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs James Brown Mrs. D. A. DeFuniak, Mrs. w. P. Redd, Mrs. Lewis c. Morris, Miss Nabb Miss Milie Nabb, Miss Ada Bowron, Miss Annie Smith. Miss Mary Lou
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Fair Gymnasts Give
 Their Closing Exhibition

The closing exhibition of the ladies' class of the Birmingham Athletic club was held in the club gymnasium yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and in spite of the rain proved a most decided success. There were large number of ladies, the friends of the class, present, and they enjoyed the exercises thoroughly.
 The twelve ladies who took part in the programme were tastefuly dressed in the regulation gymnasium clothes of navy blue, and in all of their movements showed pe- cuiarly feminine grace, as well as a finish which bespoke hard and constant practice The exercises gave the fair gymnasts a beautiful color, and an animation which made the exercises most pleasant to a spectator.
 All of the exercises were performed with a musical accompaniment Miss Eva Daly being the pianist.
 The programme opened with a march and calesthenic drill. This was followed by In- dian club swinging by the class, exercises on the flying rings and the vaulting horse. Next came an intermission during which light refreshments were served to the spec tators.
 The second half of the programme was opened with fancy Indian club swinging by three of the advanced members of the class. The wand drill which is one of the most graceful exercises in the gymnasium, fol- lowed next, and the programme was closed with lofty swinging on the flying rings, from the top of the German horse. This exercise caused much applause from the
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

the party of New York school girls now visiting in the city, at Hawkins Springs. Tonight there will be a dance given in their honor at Lakeview by the Jefferson club.
 The following invitation has been re- ceived by number of Birmingham people: MT. and Mrs. Lucius Jefferson Richardson invite you to be present at the marriage Of their daughter. Lillian, to MT. Joseph Pax ton Burton. on Wednesday evening, June the 7th, 1899, at 7:30 o'clock, First Baptist church, Montgomery. Ala" Miss Richard son has been frequent visitor to Birming- ham to her grandparents, Captain and Mrs Reuben F. Kolb, and she has number or friends here.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
BOARDS OF HEALTH
Of States and Provinces in Session a
 Richmond

Richmond, Va, May 23.-The fourteenth annual conference of state and provincial boards of health of North America opened here this morning. pr. Felix Formento, the president of the organization, called the meeting to order, and pr. Parker A. Irving, the secretary of the board of health, in a few appropriate remarks, introduced Gov ernor Tyler, who made the address of well come.
 There are sixteen states of the union rep resented.
 The secretary. pr. Hurty, of Indianapolis, and Dr. Peltier, of Montreal, the treasurer submitted their reports, which showed the organiza ton to be in a very good condi- tion.
 There was only one paper read during the morning session, which had been pro- posed by the state board of health from Minnesota The subject, which was The Function of the Conference of the State and Provincial Board of Health.' proved to be a very interesting one, and caused rather lengthy discussion in which a large number of delegates participated.
 At F o'clock recess for lunch was taken and the conference convened at o'clock. when the reading and discussion of the papers was continued. Another session was held this evening, and two more sessions will be held tomorrow, while tomorrow evening the members of the conference will be entertained at banquet. Among the delegates are the following: Dr. Felix For mento, of New Orleans, member of the Louisiana state board of health: the sec retary, Dr. J. N. iHurty, of Indianapolis, of the Indiana board of health; Dr. Samuel c. James, of Kansas City; pr. William Burgis, of New York; pr. William Bailey. of Louis vile; Dr. c. c. Probst, of Columbus; Dr. Fred. R. Belknap, of Niles, Mich; pr. U. O. Wingate, of Milwaukee, and Dr. V. G. Gull pepper. of Portsmouth, Va.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Smith, and the visiting young ladies, as

Smith. and the visiting young ladies, as follows:
 Miss Estelle Shook, Miss Louise Caldwell and Miss Bessie Dake, Miss Elizabeth Me- Iemore, Miss Cordelia Jones, Miss Helen Smith, Miss May Douglass, Miss Annie Dee McClung, Miss Tom Woolley Miss Elizabeth Echols, Miss Louise Rising, Miss Irene Hand, Miss Virginia Wilhoite and Miss Wright.
 The parlors of the Morris. in which the reception was held, were very handsomely decorated Tor the occasion, with palms and cut flowers. Palm leaves were pinned all over the lace curtains, which gave the rooms beautiful appearance. The re- treatments were served in the red dining room or the hotel, which was unusually at tractive with its added decorations.
 During the evening lemonade was served continuously in the hall from a hollowed space In great block of ice. The refresh ments which were served in the dining room, consisted of most delightful ices and cakes.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Celebrated Dancer is Dead

Geneva, May 2s.-Madame Carlotta Gris- si, the once celebrated Italian dancer, is dead.
 Carlotta Grissi was 80 years of age She was a cousin of the famous singer, Giulia Grissi and began to dance in public when years old at La Scala theater in Milan She appeared in Paris in 1S41 at the Resan- naisance theater, both singing and dancing in the ballet melodrama, the 'Zingari." Almost immediately she was engaged for the opera and created the ballet of "Gis- elle."
 She married M. Perrot, her instructor in dancing, under whose management she ap- peared in London.
 Afterward she made her home in Paris but had not been seen on the stage for q long time.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
DIFFERENCES ADJUSTED
Between Texas Pacific and Southwest
 ern Passenger Bureau

St. Louis, May 23.-At a meeting of the Southwestern Passenger bureau today the differences which have existed between the Texas and Pacific railway and bureau mem- bers were amicably and satisfactorily ad- iusted, and that road resumes membership in the bureau. An interchangeable bureau was established, to be operated independ- ent of the Southwestern Passenger bu- reau, and the mileage credit system adopt ed. The arrangement is to become effective July 1, the details to be perfected by a com mittee consisting of the c. R. l. & P. Rail- way M. K. 6 T. Railway, St. L. & S. F. Railway St. s. w. Railway, T. & P. Rail- way, Southern Pacific company, and Chair man Pratt, who was made joint agent of the mileage bureau.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
May Number of "WOman's Work"
 First Sircs the Federal

The may number of Woman's Work, the official organ of the Federation of Wo- mans clubs of Alabama, has just been issued. There has been some inquiry of late why Woman's Work had not made it's appearance, as the first issue after the annual convention held in Mobile early in April has been looked forward to with much interest.
 Most of the issue is devoted to the pro- ceedings of the federation at Mobile, giving only the official speeches, the reports of committees and some of the papers read. There is no report of the various discus sions which made the convention so inter- esting and exciting.
 Mrs. Erwin Craighead, of Mobile, who is ex-ohicio editor of Womans Work, has the following to say editorally on the work of the federation during the past year:
 Look at what has been accomplish
 ed by our federation in the one short
 year since We settled down to the earn
 est work to which our other years had
 been leading. Fourteen new clubs add
 ed to our list, including the first one with departments, the big, splendid Wo-
 mans club, of Birmingham many clubs assisted with suggestions as to programmes and constitutions; ten
 first-class libraries in attractive, sub- stantial cases, some already out on their travels and others ready to go upon
 demand great good accomplished along
 educational lines by influencing public
 opinion towards more generous appro-
 priatons for education several worthy
 girls receveing the best sort of literary
 and industrial training; and charter.
 a womans board of control besides
 three thousand dollar appropriation for
 a reformatory and industrial school for
 Alabama boys.'
 The leading editorial, from which the above extract is taken, goes on to speak of the success of the convention, the les sons it taught and of the federation's fu- ture work.
 Mrs Craighead says that it is deemed ad- visable to continue the publication in it's present form until next September With that number "the magazine will enter up on it's career as the business register or record of the federation. and the sole medium of communication between it's of- ficers and committees, and the clubs, as well as between the clubs themselves.
 Mrs Craighead says it is thought best for the present, anyhow, to continue pub fishing the organ in Montgomery, because the present printer has improved his methods and has come by practice to un- derstand the class of work required and will do 1t as reasonably as 1t can be done anywhere.
 A complete list of the clubs in the Fed eration, fifty in number, is given showing that twenty-six towns and cities are repre- sented
 The following is the complimentary refer ence which is made to the delegations which attended the conventions:
 "No delegation made more striking
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
ANTI-IMPERIALISTS
Will Associate With Anyone Believing
 in Their Views

Boston, May 23.-The executive commit tee of the Antl-Imperialistic league today elected among other officers, the following additional vice-presidents: Senator Donnel- son Caffery, of Louisiana; ex-Congressman W. Bourke Cochran, of New York; William H. Fleming, of Georgia, and Senator R. B. Tillman, of South Carolina.
 It was also resolved to promulgate the following resolution:
 That the Anti-Imperialistic league should take immediate steps to establish and encourage close relations with all asso- citations and individuals throughout the country who are opposed to the imperial policy. with a view to organizing all the elements of opposition to this policy for the most effective and united political action at the proper time.'
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
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impression at the convention, not only by reason of superior forces, but be- cause of the personality of the delegates themselves, than that from Brming- ham.
 "A more charming body of intelli- gent, progressive, purposeful women would be hard to find. Montgomery, Selma, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, New Deca- tur and Talladega were behind Birming- ham in numbers, but they were well to the front with bright, talented, earnest representatives, and even those places that sent only one or two delegates com plimented the whole and themselves by sending those whom it was a pleas ure and help to meet Upon the whole, the assembly was one which would do credit to any place, either here or abroad"
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Woman and Society
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spectators, as the graceful gymnasts sailed over the rope over eight feet above the mats.
 Yesterdays exhibition was decided success.
 The ladies' class of '99 presented Prof. c. Harry Miles, the physical director of the club, who has been in charge of the class all the winter, with a lovely silver almond dish. Prof. Miles has by his conscientious work and courtesy, made himself univer- sally popular with the ladies class of the Athletic club, as well as the men who conn pose tt lat organization.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
DIED AT SEA
Benj. F. Clark, United States Consul at
 Pernambuco

New York, May 2S.-Benjamin Franklin Clark, United States consul at Pernambuco, died on board the Lamport & Holt line steamer Hevelius on May 19 of Brights disease and was buried at sea on the same evening. MT. Clark, who had been i'll for some time, was returning to home at Man chester, N. H., accompanied by Mrs. Clark. He was 4S years of age.
 MT. Clark was 46 years old and a son of Ex-united States Senator Daniel Clark, of New Hampshire He had been a member of the New Hampshire legislature
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Three Good Homes

Nice, well located homes at low prices are not plentiful B. F. Eborn claims that a neat broom modern cottage nesr Eev- enth avenue, South Highlands at $2 ,000; an- other on lot 10Ox160, with six-room cottage, near Highland avenue, South Highlands, for s1,s0O; and another with 7-room cottage on Highland avenue, with large lot, for s2,5OO takes the "blue ribbon;" and he says they will sell. It wouldn't hurt to see them any way. He is always glad to show prop erty; some say he is a perfect crank on the subject.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
In Society.

Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids will return to New York today, after visit of two weeks to her parents, MT. and Mrs. George F. Jackson.
 Miss Ida Altman will leave today on an extended trip to Washington and points in Virginia and Cincinnati. In Washington she will visit her brother, J. w. Altman, who Is private secretary to Congressman John H. Bankhead,
 The following party enjoyed a picnic at Cahaba river yesterday: Mrs Ida Adams. Miss Vivian Due, Miss Julia Williamson. Miss Lena Chiles, Miss Ida Holland. w. I. Adams, E, B. Peddinghaus, Dr. Taliey and Frank Adams.
 MT and Mrs. B. B. Williams have re- turned from Norfolk, Va, and Wilmington N. C., where MT. Williams has been at tending the convention of telegraph mama gers.
 Mrs. R. M. Russell has returned from A trip to Gadsden. She has as her guests. at 1915 Huntsville avenue, Mrs. A. L. Wood Tiff and Miss Bessie Woodliff, of Gadsden.
 
 Miss Sammie Harris has returned from Evergreen, where she has been attending school.
 Yesterday morning an outing was given
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
The silent Hero

From the Jacksonville (Fla-) Times-Union.
 After this adulation Dewey's silence speaks most eloquently for him-a smaller man would have claimed before this that he was present at Santiago and advised the sinking of the Merrimac.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Naming the Baby
} Rochester Times.

From the Rochester Times.
 And what do you call the little brother that the doctor left last week at your house?" inquired Johnny's teacher. as the small boy appeared at Sunday school.
 We hain't give him any reg'lar name yet Pa calls him little pink bunch of yells.'' was the response.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co.,, illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa- tive principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and levers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per- manently Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and it's acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by method known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 BAN FRANcIsco. CAL.
 LoUIsvILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N r. For sale by all Druggists.-Price soc. per bottle
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Torturing Disfiguring Humors Itching, Burning, and Scaly Eruptions of the Skin and Scalp with Loss of Hair
CURED BY CUTICURA.

The treatment is simple, direct, agreeable, and economical, and is adapted to the young ost infant as well as adults of every age. Bathe the affected parts with Hor WATER crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply CUTIcURA Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and lastly take the CUTIoURA llIsoLvENr to cool and cleanse the blood. This treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep, and points to speedy, perma- nent, and economical cure when all other rem edies and even the best physicians fail.
 Sold everywhere. Price. TIE sxr, ea5 or CyrIorRA porTER Dkuo AND CaEn. Conr. soIe frops.s Boston.
 uo- How to Care Humors" e<page books nee.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Dante's Inferno in Birming- ham-a Rolling Mill at night. Take Traction Company's cars to Gate City. ssss
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
New PiQue and Linen Skirts in tunic and embroidered eff fects at Hirsch'S.
Theosophists Adion,

Chicago May 23.-The thirteenth annual convention of the American section of Theosophical society concluded today. All meetings of the convention have been largely attended.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24
Bryan at Ouincey

Quincey H., May 2s-W. J. Bryan spent the day here as guest of the county de- mocracy and addressed an audience of 10000 people this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

New Pique and Linen Skirts in tunic and embroidered ef- fects at Hirsch's.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by scI- entifically attacking the disease through the blood.
The age-herald., 1899-05-24

$25OO-Six room cottage, s. Highlands, 18th street; choice; easy terms. B. F. EbOrn.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-07
A SACRED TREE.
fhs story of a Thorn Tree ThA, Bios'
somed Only Christmas

fhs story of Thorn Tree That Bioa'
somed Only Christmas.
The sacred Glastonbury thCn hay-
ing. az has been It's custom for num-
berless Christmasses. duly blossomod
at Yuletide, has now returned to Its
normal appearance, which In no way
differs from that OF an ordinary thorn
tree.
Six miles northwest Of the quiet lit
tie Episcopal city OF Wells rises a lot-
" peak. called by the Celtic natives OF
West Britain u tor" II is conspeu-
Gus for miles around. with the tower OF
an ancient chapel on It's top, and with
u neat little country town and the ruins
OF noble old abbey.
Sufficient evidence remains to show
that the abbey was OF vast proper
lions, occupying In all go acres OF
ground II was founded by Saxon
kings, and further endowed by the
Normans and Plantagenets. The grand
chancel and Its fine chapels were built
In the finest style OF later Norman ar
chitecture. but now little more than
crumbllng walls and pillars testify to
the once great beauty OF the abbey.
The porch OF st. Joseph chapel how
ever. Is In a fair state OF preservation
Outside there grows the famous Gas
tonbury thorn that blossoms but for
one day In the year, and that Christ
mas day. This tree has a strange his
tory
During his long journey from Pales-
tine 81, Joseph Of ArlmAthea visited
the district, he and his ~ companions
having been sent by St. Phillip the
Apostle to convert the then heather
nation OF Britain and to cast out the
Druid superstition.
ST, Joseph and his followers found
their way to Glastonbury, then known
as "Yhiswytryn." They we're all
a-weary. and arriving at the summit OF
tho hill. Joseph. who was using a
hawthorn stick as a walking stan,
stuck II into the ground and II burst
into bloom. The present Glastonbury
thorn is an offshoot by continued
grating OF ST. Joseph OF Arimatheas
walking staff.-London Mail.