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The age-herald., 1901-03-12
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF BIG COMPANIES Officers of Tennessee and SIoSS Companies Out OfCity BOTH TO BE HELD TODAY MT. Baco', Will Submit Report-sIoss Company Stockholders To Meet In New York-Mr. Culver.
 house Goes In.
BOTH TO BE HELD TODAY

The annual meetings of the stockhold- CTS of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road Company and the Sioss-Shefiield Steel and Iron Company will be held to- day, the former at Tracy City, Tenn. and the latter in New York City.
 President Baxter left Birmingham Sat urday at noon for his home in Nashville and will go to Tracy City this morning to attend the meeting. The only other of ficlal from Birmingham to attend the meeting is John F. Fletcher assistant cashier, who left here at noon yesterday. He was accompanied by R. D. Curry, as- sistant superintendent of the Bessemer furnaces.
 MT. Bacon In Control.
 The majority of the stock, 1t is stated, will be voted by Don II. Bacon, chairman of the board of directors of the Tennes- see Company. A voting trust was re- see Company. A voting trust was re- and MT. Bacon was authorized to act for 1t at the annual meeting.
 President Baxter will submit a report of the operations of the company for the year just ended in accordance with his usual custom.
 MT. Bacon, it is understood, has made a report covering his recent Investigation of the properties of the Tennessee Com pany, in which he recommends the ex- penditure of a considerable sum of mon ey in improving the company's property. It Is probable that the directors, at their next meeting, will apply the earnings of the company towards making needed im- provements instead of declaring divi- dend The dividend was passed in Febru- ary. The company is now earning about per cent on its stock.
 Sloss-Shcffield Company.
 President E. o. Hopkins, Vice-President D. w. Fucker and Secretary-Treasurer J. W. Mcqueen of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Compsny, have gone to New York to attend the annual meeting of the stockholders of that company. This will be the second annual meeting of the stockholders since the organization of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. It is a New Jersey corporation and the annual meetings are held in New York. There have been no intimations of any changes to be made among the officials of tE- company.
 T. C. Culverhouse yesterday assumed | his duties as general superintendent oi the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany, taking the place of Priestly Toul min. who remains with the company al chief engineer. MT. Culverhouse has beer l prominently connected with the coal min l ing industry in the Birmingham district for number of years, and is recognized as one of the best posted coal men in the south
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
ELkS' STREET FAIR
Gives Promise of Being a Great Exhi.
 bition.

The Elks street fair which will be held during the week beginning April %, gives every indication of being the greatest event of the kind ever held in the State.
 The booth and privilege committee, un- der the supervision of Charles Simmons, Is hard at work and by the end of the coming week 1t looks as if there will not be vacant space on exhibit street
 The fair will open with a grand parade which the committee is now arranging Director General Meglemry has received his new stationery for the Elk Carnical and will work during the evenings at the Elks' headquarters, in the interest of the fair. Following Is a list of the subscrib- CTS who will make exhibits at the carni- val: Collins & Co.,. McMillan, Lee Co.,, Beck Candy & Grocery, J. H. McCary Co, Simmons, Durham & Co.,, T. c. King. J. l.. Chalifoux & Co.,, c. c. Sni- der, John W. O'Neill Co.,, T. V. Board man & Co.,, Jessie French Plano and Or gan Co.,, W. L. Delheim, R. S. Allen, J. H. Roll E. E. Forbes, Charles Hamm Hyronemous-B Burnett Co.,, Bullock Me- Call, Mcdonald Electric Co.,, William Hacking, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb B. F. Roden & Co.,, Birmingham Mattress Co.,, Veich & Young. Ferd Marx, Schil- finger Brewing Co.,, Avondale Stove and Foundry Co.,. Robert L. Seals. B. C.. Co., we'll, Curry, the florist; Dispatch Printing Co.,, J. c. Mayfield Mfg. Ca. Martin Cracker Co.,, Biddle- Warren Co.,, W. D. Colby, Cox Shoe Co.,, Bondurant. Lloyd Co.,, Gruner, Hubbell 6 Co.,, Meye-Marx Co.,, Southern Gum Co.,, W. B. Leedy & Co.,, Alabama Supply Co.,, Amzi Golden Co.,. Majors. Morrow & Sinnige, Moughon & Johnston, Alabama Brewing Co.,, Schimmel & Hagerman, Houppert & Wor- cester. Anglo-American Provision Co.,, St, Louis Syrup Refining Co.,, The John c. Roth Packing Co.,, The Postum Cereal Co.,, Penick & Fords. Armour & Co.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
RAGE IS BETWEEN
 HUEY AND HIGDON Who Will Command Sd Regi-
 ment A. N. G.2 ELECTION ON 10TH INST. Friends of Both Candidates are Hard at Work-Five Companies are
 Yet To Be Heard From-The Number of Votes.
ELECTION ON 10TH INST,

The members of the Third Regiment, Alabama National Guard, are becoming greatly interested in the race for colonel. The election has been ordered for March 20 which is Wednesday of next week. Already there is talk of combinations be- ing formed and of trades that are to be made. Major Huey of Bessemer Is a can didate for the office and the friends of Col. k. l.. Higdon are pushing him for the place. Maj. o. Kyle and Capt. J. B. Morson have both declined to enter the race, thereby leaving the field to Colonel Higdon and Major Huey.
 In the election only line officers, that Is, captains and lieutenants, are allowed to vote. The twelve companies that con stitute the Third Regiment have between forty and fifty votes-the exact number no one seems to know at present. Under the law creating the National Guard of Alabama each company Is entitled to a captain and three lieutenants, but num- ber of the companies have only two lieu. tenants.
 Major Huey is said to have the solid support of the Bessemer company his home company. and the Anniston, OK ford and Gadsden companies. Colonel Higdon has the support of the two Bir- mingham companies and of the Wood lawn company. That leaves five com panies to be heard from.
 The other five companies are located at Talladega, Huntsville, Decatur, Flor ence and Jasper.
 Colonel Higdon was commander of the old Second Alabama Regiment before the Spanish war, and during that war commanded the First Alabama Vol unteers.
 Major Huey was captain of the Besse- mer Rifles for a number of years and is now major in the Third Regiment. The officers of the regiment will cast their votes on March 2O and send them under seal to the adjutant general of the State, who will canvass the returns end announce the result as soon thereafter as practicable.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

Although "The Burgomaster" lays no claim to being an opera, still from an arr tistic standpoint it is said to have more right to the significant title than many as the comedy contains twepty-four mu- sical numbers, many of them being of that light. fascinating and swinging movement that is so easily memorized and whistled after being heard but once, and although the authors, Frank Pixley and Gustav Luders, have succeeded in as- sociating with, beauty and song, they have also shown a regard for each oth- CTS talent and welfare. irrespective of each others personal gain, something un- usual and seldom seen in any musical production, the result of more than one authors per. No better demonstration of this statement can be shown than at the finish of the prelude, where lies the thread of the comedy's plot, where the two most Important characters, Peter Stuyvesant, "The Burgomaster," and Doodle Won Kull, his secretary in fit of excitement and despondence, drink of the doped draught intended for their be- seigers, the Indians, the burghers, and the burgher soldiers, which, according to the plot, completely overcomes them In a stupor, which lasts for 24o years, the main and only reason for the balance of events that follow. During this action one Of MT. Luder's best compositions almost eludes a good hearing through attention to the story. The Indians approach in defiance of the burgher soldiers, inter- cepted by the burgher sailors, each sing ing different song all blended in triple chorus as of one tune-a decided novelty.
 "The Burgomaster' is announced for two performances tomorrow-matinee and night.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff, hair falling, head ache, etc, yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. What's that? Why. pr. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat ented comb in the world. People every where 1t has been introduced are wild with delight You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is simply unbreak- able, and Is made so that it is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one Ladies' size 50c, gents size 35c. Live men and women wanted everywhers to introduce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr. Decatur, H.
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The age-herald., 1901-03-12
PROMOTED TO cAPTAINcY.
Birmingham Boys Rapid Rise In the
 Regular Army.

Among the military appointments by the President which were confirmed by the Senate on the last day of the session was that of Lieut.. Mathew O. Smith of the Second Cavalry, United States regulars, to a captaincy in fis regiment Captain Smith was appoint ed to the West Point Military Acad- emy from Birmingham about ten years ago. He was reared in this city and has a large number of friends here, who will rejoice to learn of his rapid promotion
 Captain Smith is a son of MT. and Mrs. Mathew Smith and a brother of Messrs. T. B., James J. and Lant Smith and of Mrs. George M. Cruik- shank, all of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Zinc Company Investigated.

New York, March 11.-An investigation into the affairs of the International Zins Company Ltd, is being conducted by stockholders MT. McNabe of the stock holders said that letters are being re- ceived daily from persons who are in- duced to invest in the stock of the com pany and who wished to. get something back. Most of these were widows wht could ill-afford to lose the amounts in vested
 ber of the firm of Brown & Co.,, promot CTS of the International Zinc Company has issued statement in which he as serts that Brown Co.,. so far from hay. ing gained anything by the deal, was compelled to wind up its affairs owing to it's investment in zinc.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Hrhe Sinn of the cross.v

Wilson Barrett's remarkable and inn pressive drama, "The Sign of the Cross, presented by William Greets company of English players, headed by Charles Dal- ton, will be the attraction at the Jeffer- son Theatre for two nights, beginning March 20, with matinee, Thursday, March 21. This is the fifth season that the company has been appearing in the play in this country.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
MacArthur Reports Surrender.

Washington. March 1.-The following cablegram has just been received from General MacArthur at Manila:
 Gen. Marin Dios, four officers, fifty seven uniformed men, and armed. sur rendered at Naic. This is regarded as very important and indivating collapse of the insurgents. The territory hereto fore was defended. The conditions throughout the archipelago are very en- couraging. captures and surrender of arms continue; 316S arms surrendered and captured since January l.
 'MacARTHUR."
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Attacks the Government.

Prague. Bohemia, March 11-Herr Klo- fax, Czech deputy, made speech in the provincial Diet yesterday violently at tacking the government and the young Czech party, who. he asserted, had left him and Herr Fressel in the lurch in Parliament. He added that he and his party would not rest until they had ruined the imperial Parliament.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Easter Music.

Phil Memoli will conduct rehearsal of St. Paul's choir this afternoon at o'clock and another next Friday night. His new mass, dedicated to Frank P. OBrien, Is to be sung on Easter; and as less than four weeks remain for practice, a full attendance at all the rehearsals has been requested. The voice parts are comparatively easy to learn, but the or chestration is complex and difficult.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received up to noon March 20 1901, for 4oo0 feet, more or less. Stand ard Cotton Rubber-Lined Fire Hose. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids received at the Mayors of- flee. HARRY JONES,
 3-12 16 Chairman Fire Committee
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Birmingham Building As- sociation will be held at the office of the secretary and treasurer, No 405 Jeffer- son County Savings Bank Building, on Wednesday. March, 20, 1901, at 12 m.
 '- J. R. BRYAN. Sec. and Treas.
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The age-herald., 1901-03-12

Only a limited number of maps left. Subscribers should avail themselves of this opportunity to secure a house. hold, office and school room necessity.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12

The map furnished our subscribers is the most complete of Its kind ever published. Read the proposition else. where In ttis Issue.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12

Read the proposition of The Age. Herald to furnish a map of Alabama and the world to each of its subscrib. CTS.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
ANNOUNCER

I hereby announce by candidacy as a delegate from the State at large, to the Constitutional Convention. subject to the action of the State Democratic Conven- ton. FRANK s. WHITE I hereby announce myself as a candi- date from the Ninth Congressional Dis trict to the Constitutional Convention. subject to the action of the Democratic party. A. c. HOWZE. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date from Jefferson County to the consti- tutional convention. subj4cS :, the action of the Democratic part
 JoF r lEp'NEILL-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26

Mrs. Susan Allen Wright, widow ot
Mr.. George Brit Wright, died on Fri.
day morning last at one o'clock in hei
6Sth year of age.
Mrs. Wright had been a sufferer for
many months which she bore with
Christian fortitude and resignation.
She was nearly all Of her life resident
of Farmville, during all Of which time
she was consistent member of the
Baptist church. She is survived by
five children, two daughters and three
sons; and also sister, Mrs. b. A. Holt.
Of Richmond, and brother, Mr.. Lind
say Allen, Of Madison County, Va.
The funeral took place Saturday
morning from the residence on Main
street. 1t was conducted by her pastor,
Rev. 5. a. Thompson, who was assisted
by Rev. Joshua :. Hunter Of the Meth
)dist church.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26
4 Swing Around The Circle.

Editor Herdid:-I left FarmvlIe on
the morning Of the 10Th and returned
on the evening Of the 18th, having
swung around circle of some ninety
miles, embracing portions of Prince
Edward, Charlotte and Appomottox
cO.nties.
I got snap shots Of the farms as
passed and took in other Southside
Virginia scenes which were pregnant
with interest to me.
The Hundley orchard, clover, fall
flowed land and growing wheat were
good to look upon, while the Armis-
tead homestead shone out conspicu.
ously surrounded by a sea Of living
green. The vacant spot, once crowned
With the capacious and hospitable
Watkins home, awakened a troop of
memories, and as | drove in full view
Of Union Theological Seminary | won
dered again why it was for the glory Of
God that those buildings and that pure
surrounding should be abandoned for
the greenless and treeless surburbs of
city. The bouse Of Capt. Fowlkes,
nesting in the woods, always attracts
my attention and excites my admira-
ton, while its next-doOr neighbor, the
old WOrsham homestead now the prop
erty of Mr.. Calkins, with its grass. COW
cred fields, stately oaks and frut-bear-
ing trees, | reckon is among the most
valuable properties of Prince Edward
From the brow of the Western hill
overlooking this place l caught
glimpse Of the Tredway mansion, and
the changes of particular section Of the
county came rushing over me- On the
road leading from this point to OAR
lington Heights | saw an unusual
amount Of new grounds being made
ready for tobacco, and on more than
one Of the farms the wheat was look
ing unusually well. A night spent at
the home Of Mr.. James Elliott was
crowded with comfort and pleasure and !
on this farm found the best stand Of
clover / have met with in my travels,
and three premium babies, the Oldest !
not yet five years old.
1t is pity that Mr.. "Cut" Watson |
should remain a bachelor in such
home and on such farm.
The Anderson farms are just South |
of that Of Mr.. Watson's, and upon
them everybody is ION the CO." No |
where is more intense energy being |
and no where are better re-
suits being attained.
Darlington Heights is the same place |
and has about the same number Of /
people as the last census indicated.
Str. Shorter the leading merchant Of /
the town is also leading farmer Of the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26

Sunday was red.etter day in TIN
history of the Y. VI. G. A. of Farm
vile. AT the 4 p. m. meeting Mr.
Terry, busy and successful business
man of Lynchburg, and member of TN,
large and prosperous shoe firm ol
Nessrs. Craddock, Terry q Co., made
the address, selecting as his theme a
lew verses from the Bird chapter Of
johns Gospel, and then proceeded to
emphasize the necessity of the new
birth. His remarks were thoroughly
scriptural aud practical, and were at
lenIively listened to by representa-.
i've body Of young men.
Al 5 p. m. mass meeting, in the
interest Of the Association, was held at
the Baptist church, and here again Mr.
Terry made the principal address, in
winch he gave an interesting sketch Of
the \. NJ. G. a. from its birth in Lon
uon, % years ago, until now, and his
unqualified endorsement Of its mighty
power oyer man as physical, mental
ana spiritual being. If all of the bust
ness men of Farmville could have
heard, as they might have done, this
manly plea for better business men, 10
say nothing Of the speakers earnest
call for more consecrated Christian liv- !
Iug' the Association Of Farmville would |
never more want for dollar.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson presided over
he meeting and Rev. Mr. Hunter as
listed. Mr.. Fallwell read the treasu-
er's report, and short but telling ad-
lresses were made by Drs. Smith and
Winston.
The choir rendered some delightful
music, and DR.. Cunningham sang a
olo which thrilled the audience as
With notes clear and sweet the singer
rged to personal and earnest work.
Cards were circulated and subscrip-
ons were pledged to the amount OF
1877 30.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26
Brilliant Marriage.

Petersburg Index-Appeal OF Wednesday,
The most brilliant marriage that ha.
taken place in Petersburg for some
time was that which was solemnized
last night at 8 o'clock, at the First
Baptist church, which had been elab-
ofaiely and handsomely decorated with
flowers and potted plants in honor Of
The occasion. The contracting parties
were Miss Mamie J. MacklIn and Mr..
VIM. b. Beach, Rev. II. w. Battle. d.
ID, the pastor, officiating.
Miss Matte Leigh Cunningham. of
farmville, was maid Of honor and Mr..
). j. Jones, Of Petersburg, best man.
The bridesmaids were Misses Martha
Collier, Belle Green, Kate Percivall.
Martha Vaughan, Nellie Whitehorn.
Annie Bridges, Ethel Parker, Eta
Simms, Lizzie Bradbury, Of Petersburg
and Miss Annie Belle Powell, Of En-
porla, Greenesyille county. The ush-
ers were Messrs J. +. Beach. brother Of
the groom; J. C.. Robinson, f.. B.
Spotiswood, W. II. Cooper, Robert
Fitzgerald, II. L. Plummer. Brooks
Rogers, r. NJ Craddock, James f..
Cuihbert, of Petersburg, aud w. 4.
Clark, Of Wilson, n. G.. The brides
maids wore white organdy and car
ried Easter lilies. The maid of honor
carried a bouquet Of roses. The BRIDE
looked very pretty in white satin and
carried large bouquet of roses and
lilies Of the valley. She is daughter
If Mr.. John II. Maclin, prominent
obacconist of Petersburg, and was dis
ret sponsor at the grand camp Of :
confederate Veterans at Pulaski, Va. e
wo years ago. The groom Is a well
'nown tObacconist Of this place, being l
buyer here Of tobacco for the Aus b
ran government. u
The ceremony at the church was fol- o
owed by reception to the bridal par q
y at the residence Of the father of the u
ride, on Franklin street. The pre- II
snts were numerous and costly. u
Mr.. and Mr. Beach left on the 3 II
clock train this morning for New /
ork and Boston on bridal tour. III
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26

"ieat Interest was manifested i'm I'm,
arguments of able lawyers Monday ON
The questions as to the conslitutionality
OF the dispensary law passed by the
legislature for Farmville aud its magis.
terial district.
Judge q } Hundley, off the Circuit
Court held special session to hear a
motion to restrain the town of Farm.
VILE from engaging in the whiskey
Ialiic. There appeared for the plain
tlis Messrs. J. T. Coleman, Of the firm
of Caskie d Coleman, Lynchburg; Hon.
W. { Franklin, Of Appomattox, and
Mr. William Lancaster. The defend
ants were represented by Hon. A. d.
Watkins, the patron Of the dispensary
bill, and Hon w. II Mann, Of MOTTO
way.
The arguments were exhaustive, oc-
cupyiug nearly the entire day. Only
three Of the attorneys spoke, Mr.. Cole
man opening and closing for the plain.
THIS, aud Judges Watkins and Mann /
speaking for the defendants.
The arguments were entirely upon
the questions Of the laws constitution
atty. Judge Hundley will not deliver
his opinion before the first Of May, and
/ is understood that whatever his
louor's decision the case will be carried
@ the Court Of Appeals for final action.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26
Matrimonial.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Goodrich Ven
able have issued cards for the marriage
Of their daughter, Miss Pearl Horton
Venable, to DR.. William Edward An
derson, Tuesday evening, April 3Oth,
at 9 O'Clock, at the Methodist Episcopal
church, Farmville.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Wilkerson an
nounce the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Hattie, to Mr.. +. +. Glenn, We'd
nesday evening, May lst, at o'clock,
at home, Prospect Depot, Virginia.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1901-04-26
From buckingham.

SHEPPARDs, Va, April "a, 1901.
Editor Hcrdld.-The Democratic
primary for Francisco District, was
held at New Store last Saturday.
Messrs. j. W. Hebditch and Il. II.
O'Brien were elected delegates to the
convention to nominate a delegate in
the constitutional convention to repre-
sent Buckingham and Cumberland
counties.
The present district officers were
nominated for reelection, namely.
Supervisor-AleX. Forbes; Constable
p. NJ. Forbes; Oyerseer Of Poor-D. f.
Pollard; Justices-L. ID. Jones, G. w.
Forbes, p. NJ Jones.
The road engineer of Buckingham
county has posted notices inviting pro-
posals to work the roads Of the county.
| learn that the available funds for
road purposes amount to g 80 per mile
Of road So that if that basis of ex-
penditure be adopted the work will
have to be spread out mighty thin.
1t would be better to spend the en-
tire road tax Of Francisco district on
the one mile Of road nearest Wilborn's
bridge, than to attempt to keep the
roads Of the whole district i'm order
with such an inadequate amount of
money.
Dir. N. G.. Elcan is at Charlottesville,
attending the sessions Of West Han
over Presbytery, as The delegate from
New Store church.