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The age-herald., 1902-02-13
BIRMINGHAM TO HAVE
 A FAIR THIS FALL
The Executive Committee of the State Fair Assoicatlon
 Meets.

It Is now positively settled that the Alabama State Fair Association will have a fair this fall in Birmingham.
 A meeting of the executive committee of the fair association was held yesterday fin the private office of Mayor w. M Drennen. A majority of the committed were in attendance, but the session was an executive one and no news was given out beyond the fact that a fair would be held.
 The committee spent an hour in dis cussion of details of the fair and the ways of raising the necessary revenue.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
JUDGE WILKINSON HOLDS UP SENTENCE OFSCHULERS
 BECAUSE WIVES ARE ILL
OF TRADE MAY
 HAVE MUNICIPAL TICKET

It is said the determination was made by the board because it's request for the postponment of the granting of the Twen- ty-first street franchise was turned down by the city council and the franchise granted although the board represented through it's committee that the franchise was detrimental to the interests of the merchants in the neighborhood.
 President Colman Blach. of the Board of Trade. said yesterday that he knew nothing of the movement to run candi- dates as stated above. but that it might be true. He said he had been busy and had not seen any of the members of the club to discuss such matters
 prominent member of the club. how ever stated it was true and that the fight would be a noble one.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS HOLDS RECEPTION AND
 CREETS OLD FRIENDS

It was stated yesterday on good au- thority that the Board of Trade would run candidates for the vacant aldermanic positions to be filled at the next elec- tion and also that it would place candi- dates for mayor in the race
 The idea of the club is to be repre- scented at court. They say they represent the merchants of the city and that when they try to get anything passed or not passed by the present board of aldermen they get the merry laugh and no more attention is paved to them.
 The board holds that it is one of the strong and representative bodies of the city and that it should have some weight with the city officials when 1t presents a petition or when one of its commit tees appear before the council.
 >~-~~~~%%~-<:- :-%~ e-~ -~~~e~~~~A> with their comrades, waited to greet her
 The Sons of Veterans were headed by Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes. There were sev- eral members of the Grand Army of the Republic. There was an absence of dec- orations, but none was needed. There were the bronze crosses. there were the white and red badges fluttering on the breasts of men who wore the gray.
 When General Savage. commander of the brigade of Confederate Veterans, was presented to Mrs. Davis. she said: II am sorry that I am too feeble to stand and shake your hand"
 To MT. Rufus N. Rhodes of the Sons of Veterans she said: q am stronger than when you saw me last although I am working very hard, and I do not think hard work is good for southern women"
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
MANY CALLERS
 WITH FAMILIAR NAMES.

There were many callers whose names instantly made her recall other members of the family whom she had known in Mississippi Tennessee and when she re- sided in Montgomery. Among the per- sonal friends who called were Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. J. Norman Brooks MT. and Mrs. John Mcqueen and others.
 The reception was practically over when Mrs. Bush called and the greeting between her and Mrs. Davis was most affectionata It was very touching to those who knew the devoted friendship that existed between Mrs. Bush and Miss Winnie Davis and when Mrs. Bush en- tered the parlor Mrs. Davis could hardly speak for emotion.
 After the reception Mrs. Davis went for a drive over the city. She was accompa- nied by Mrs. Edmund Taylor Taliaferro, president of, Pelham Chapter. Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis and Major Yerger.
 The party drove to the South High lands Mrs Davis enjoying the beautiful drive and declared that she felt stronger,
 She chatted entertainingly and referred frequently to Birmingham's wonderful progress which she said had been predict ed by MT Davis.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
PREPARING FOR TRIAL.
E. p. McAdams Goes to Mobile About King Case.

E. P. McAdams of the United States secret service left for Mobile last night, where he goes in connection with prepar- ing testimony for the government in the forthcoming trial of Capt. Cyrus ". King. formerly construction quartermaster, on a charge of accepting bribes.
 This trial will take place in May. Cap tain King was tried some months ago on this charge and convicted. He was sen- fenced to eighteen months Imprisonment and to pay fine of 5000. He took an ap- peal to the Supreme Court of the United States which granted him a new trial.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
WILL MOVE TO BIRMINGHAM.
Bishop H. c. Morrison to Permanently
 Locate Here.

Bishop Henry Clay Morrison of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, has decided to move to Birmingham where he will permanently reside
 He is now making arrangements for temporary quarters and expects in the spring to keep house. The bishop has son in Louisville who will probably move here and live with him.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
SHAKES HANDS OF
 AN OLD DARkEY.

Here is an old darkey," said a Con- federate veteran, who wants to shake your hand,' and Mrs. Davis kindly clasped a black and wrinkled hand.
 He has known President and Mrs Da- wis in Mont gomery and had been in their service.
 What regiment did you say?' asked Mrs. Davis 't a veteran, and he repeated "The Fourth Alabama The last time saw President Davis,' he went on, was at Tuscumbia. His train was leaving and he stood on the back platform while he said: Where the cannon balls are thick est, where the blood runs the reddest there will I meet the Alabama boys''
 Now it was a woman who bent over speak for emotion.
 'I saw your husband take the oath Of office" she said. and Mrs. Davis clasped her hand and was silent.
 '.I was a Federal soldier" said a man as he shook hands with Mrs. Davis, "and I was in charge once of your husband" he went on, but I was kind to him-I sympathized with him. Mrs Davis regarded him silently for moment and then she said very sadly:
 'I hope you were kind; l do not know, but hope you were" There was pathos in her voice.
 'De Valcourt, did you say?" asked Mrs. Davis.
 How strange that name sounds in Birmingham" The name awakened hap py memories for her. It belonged to a fine old New Orleans family and she chatted of many things.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
PRESENT BADGES
 TO MRS. DAVIS.

When Commander w. H. Reynolds of Camp Forrest and Capt. J. L. Darby of Camp Hardee presented Mrs Davis with badges of their camps. she spoke touch- ingly of how she treasured the Confeder- ate badges.
 During the reception. Mrs. Rose Gar land Lewis unpinned a badge that she was wearing and presented 1t to Mrs. Davis, who pinned the three badges upon her breast.
 T am happy to meet you" said Mrs. Davis to each person who clasped her hand.
 If you had twenty hands, said an enthusiastic woman, T should want to shake them all.
 Mrs. Davis leaned forward to speak to bright-lool1ing little fellow. Her face was beautiful. The boys mother whis- pered something about his coming, and then she said: This little fellow is the grandfather of a Confederate soldier. No, no, I mean he is the grandson'' and Mrs. Davis laughed and patted the boys head.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Will Meet Thursday.-The regular semi-monthly meeting of Davidson Lodge, No. 31, will be held at Mag nolia Hall Thursday night at o'clock. Several new candidates are to be shown through the pearly gates. and all members are requested to be pres. ent to aid in the reception.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Finance Committee Meets.-A meet ing of the finance committee of th' Board of Mayor and Aldermen Is called for today at noon in the Mayors office A full attendance is desired, as sey eral important matters will come up
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
FUNERAL NOTICE

Died at 2 o'clock yesterday at her home s17 South Sixteenth street Mrs. William Moseley Bailey.
 Her friends and those of MT. William M. Bailey are requested to attend her fu- neral from her residence at ? o'clock to- day. The following will act as pail bearers: Jules w. Davidson, Arnet An derson. J. N. Vaughan, T. B. Morton, John Towers, W. K. Cornish.
 Savanneh and Athens, Ga, and Wash ington, D. C., papers please copy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
WILLIAM DOZENS ILL.
Result of Stroke of Paralysis Tues
 day Afternoon.

Mir. William Dobbins, a well-known cit fzen of Birmingham suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday afternoon and now lies critically i'll at his home on First avenue, near Twenty-second street. He was re- ported to be slightly better last night.
 MT. Dobbins Is market gardener. For some time he has been sufferer from rheumatism, but was relieved lately by a trip to Hot Springs.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Marrlaee Llcenses.-Marriag licenses were issued yesterday to Johl Jamerson and Josephine Oxford Thomas J. Singletary and Oatherin F. Smith, Luther c. Ellison and Fan nie Goodman,
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
LEFT BIRMINGHAM
 AT i O'CLOCK.

The train on which Mrs. Davis and her party were to leave for Greenwood Miss, was 50 minutes late, but the party went on board the private car placed at Mrs. Davis disposal and which was attached to Southern train No. 35 and which left Birmingham yesterday afternoon at l o'clock
 While Mrs. Davis was waiting in her carriage at the station, there were many who crowded about her and who shook hands with her.
 q once rode eighteen miles to see your husband" said woman to Mrs. Davis ''and this morning I have ridden eight miles just to shake your hand" She gave Mrs. Davis some red carnations Mrs. Davis and her party were sched- uled to reach Greenwood last night at 9:y7 o'clock. There was special escort from the Hugh Reynolds Camp and from the J. E. George Chapter. Daughters of the Confederacy.
 At Greenwood Mrs Davis will be the guest of Judge and Mrs. Kimbrough and from there will proceed to Jackson where she goes upon the invitation of the Missis- sippi legislature, before which the bill is now pending for the sale of Beauvoir for a Confederate Home.
 MAKES SACRIFICE
 OF HER OLD HOME.
 The Senate has passed the bill appro- priating s10,000 for the purchase of Beau
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
CITY

Petitions In Bankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by A. Mcbride, Louis Carnes and J. C.. Bishop.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Invitations Issued,-The following invitations have been issued by the Bessemer County Social Club: The honor of your presence Is requested at a reception of the Bessemer County Social Club, at the Grand Hotel, Bes- semer, Ala, at S:30 o'clock, Friday evening, February IA, 1902. Dancing at 930. L. H. Baker president; A. s. Ledbetter. secretary and treasurer.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

You don't have to use water as a follower when drinking old 4-Father Rye. 1t has the strength without the sting.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

The man who was born tired" should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work a necessity to give vent to the energy and exuberance of spirits generated by functional activity in the system.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Church lneorporated--A deola-a- tion of incorporation was filed yester- day by the Second Presbyterian Church, situated at the corner of Ave nue J and Twelfth street. The dec laration was filed by Thomas Laftage, G. W. Dougherty and A. B. Wilson as trustees, and recites that the church at a congregational meeting on Feb ruary decided to apply for a charter
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
CONSTIPATION

When your food does not digest properly, the bowels become clogged and the liver inactive. The poisons and impurities that should be carried off are thus allowed to accumulate, causing nausea, sick headache, lndi- gestion, dyspepsia and biliousness. The best medicine to cure constipation and prevent these diseases is Hostet- ter's Stomach Bitters. Try a bottle and be convinced.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Amateur photographers and all who are Interested are invited to attend free demonstration of velox papers at Ped dinghaus' Studio 201S1a First avenue, on Thursday, February 13. to p. m. and 2 to 10 p. m. Bring a negative with you.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

Have your cuts for advertising made, by Age-Herald Engraving ca.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Confederate Veterans, Members of Pelham Chapter and Citi-
 zens CaI and See Her,
PRESENTED BY LADIES
 WITH FLORAL DESIGN
Shakes Hands of an Old Darkey, Once Servant of Mrs. Davis-Left Last Evening for Mis-.
 sissippi.

From the moment that Mrs. Jefferson Davis arrived in Birmingham Tuesday evening to the moment of her departure yesterday afternoon, she was given every evidence of the loyalty and devotion of the men who wore the gray, of women whose hearts had suffered with hers, of a people to whom sentiment is not dead. This loyalty found expression in the warmth of the greetings, in the throngs that waited to touch her hand in the fragrance of flowers.
 At the informal reception held by Mrs. Davis in the parlors of the Morris yester- day morning from 10 to Il o'clock she re- ceived the Confederate veterans, the Daughters of the Confectionery and per- sonal friends. Owing to the day being Ash Wednesday, as well as to the fatigue of Mrs Davis long journey South, pub lie reception was not arranged, but the parlors were thronged and when the re- ceiving hours were over and Mrs. Davis attempted to leave the parlors for drive, numbers of people were hurrying through the corridor to get glimpse of her.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
PATHETIC SCENES
 WlTH OLD VETERANS.

It was a pathetic scene when the old veterans slowly filed past Mrs. Davis. Ornamented with the little bronze cross of honor that told its story of service under the Confederate flag, each old sol dier bent over the outstretched hand. Many of them whispered brokenly of the regiment in which they had served, others smoke of having been present at the inau- guration of President Davis, and still an- other of seeing him at Fortress Monroe. There were many who recalled personal "reminiscences which Mrs. Davis remem- bered well and in several instances she supplied facts connected with Confederate history. Her memory for names is re- markable and seemed emphasized pecu- liarly yesterday when regardless of the constant demands made upon her, she would frequently clasp the hand of a grey-haired soldier while she recalled mi nutely some incident that the mention of his regiment had brought to his mind. The personal friends who called on Mrs Davis also served to recall many memo ries and she sent numerous messages to mutual friends in other states. PELHAM CHAPTERS
 FLORAL TRIBUTE.
 Before the reception began box of red and white carnations tied with the Confederate colors was sent by the execu- tive committee of Pelham chapter to Mrs. Davis room, and with it the following note:
 Birmingham Ala, Feb. 12 1902. We, the executive committee of Pelham Chapter No. 67, United Daughters of the Confederacy, have the pleasure and honor of bringing to you the greetings of Pel- ham Chapter and wishing you safe ter imitation of your journey. We trust the fragrance of these blossoms may be a slight token of the love and esteem felt for you by the Birmingham chapter
 MRS. E. T. TALIAFERRO,
 President
 MRS. JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON
 Vice President
 MRS. J. A. ROUNTREE,
 Recording Secretary.
 MRS. R. G. LEWIS,
 Corresponding Secretary.
 MRS. CHARLES G. BROWN, Treasurer.
 MRS. J. A. MONTGOMERY, Historian. These ladies were waiting in the parlors to receive Mrs. Davis, while Commander J. B. Francis of Camp Hardee and Com mander w. H. Reynolds of Camp Forrest,
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
MRS. DAVIS IS
 WARMLY GREETED.

She came from her private apartments a little after 10 o'clock and entered the main parlor accompanied by Major L. P. erger of Mississippi, who is acting as her special escort to Greenwood. A committee from the Confederate veterans and from the Daughters of the Confed- eracy received Mrs. Davis. She chatted informally for several moments She was attired in deep mourning relieved by a touch of white at the throat. Her beau- tiful grey hair in contrast to her black veil, with her very queenly bearing made her striking figure.
 Mrs. Davis remained seated the entire time, but her cordiality was none the less noticeable. She was so gracious and so charming that those who greeted her forgot her infirmities and were only re- minded of them when she offered an apology for not standing.
 Those who had seen Mrs. Davis years ago declared that time had dealt gently with her and she admitted that the pass ing years contained something of calm ness,
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Court Refuses to Consider Pe- tition of Citizens for ShOrt-
 eRing of Sentence
SAYS SCHULERS MUST
 SERVE TIME IN JAIL
Appointed Next Wednesday as Day for Punishment to Begin-Names of Prominent Men Signed to
 the Petition.

Judge ". w. Wilkinson of the City Court yesterday granted Everett T. Schuler and George II. Schuler fur ther stay of week in the execution of was done in consideration of the condi- tion of Mrs. E. T. Schuler and Mrs. G. was put off until February 26 at noon..
 At noon yesterday, the hour set in Judge Wilkinson's previous order for the commencemnt of the serving of the sen- tepce, a petition signed by several hun dred citizens. some of them influential in the community, was presented to Judge Wilkerson by MT. ". N. Malone, asking that the jail sentence be commuted, and that the Messrs Schuler be not required to serve the five days in jail, the time originally set by Judge Wilkinson, and which is the limit of time allowed by the statute in contempt proceedings.
 Strong pleas were made by General E. w. Fucker, MT. s. S. Laner, MT. w. N. Malone and Mir. William A. Walker as at torney for the petitioners, all of whom were present, asking that Judge Wilkin- son comply with the petition.
 Must Serve Sentence.
 Judge Wilkinson stated that he did not wish a woman to suffer through the en- forcement of his order, and that he would consent to postpone the execution of the sentence against the defendants, and did so until next Wednesday. The judge stated, however, that the sentence must eventually be carried out In replying to the petitioners, Judge Wilkinson said:
 T cannot grant petition of that kind, as l do not think It would be proper as a matter of precedent or public policy for a court to set aside a just order of con- tempt on the petition of individuals
 Being of this opinion, additional sig natures will not give the petition greater weight. If the enforcement of the order at this time would cause suffering in their families I will consent to postpone its 'ex- ecution, but the defendants must event. ually serve out their sentence as origin ally imposed"
 Execution Held Up.
 Judge Wilkerson then signed the fol- lowing order:
 Upon the application of respondents Everett T. Schuler and George H. Schuler and because of the continued illness of Mrs. D. T. Schuler and Mrs. George H. Schuler, 1t is ordered by the court that the execution of the within order be fur ther suspended until Wednesday, the 26th day of February. 1902 at 12 o'clock noon, at which time 1t is ordered by the court that the sheriff will proceed with it's enforcement and imprison said Ever ett T. Schuler and George H. Schuler in the county jail in and for said county for five days from that date, counting said day February 26th, 1902 as one of such five days and discharge them at 12 o'clock noon on Sunday. March 2, 1902.
 This 12th day of February, 1902.
 w. w. WILKINSON,
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

old 4-Father Rye makes the best oId-fashioned Kentucky toddy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13
Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that on and after February 10 I will not be responsible for debts made by my wife, Celia Bailey. .
 J. J. BAILEY.
The age-herald., 1902-02-13

(contlnued on Sixth Paae).
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-29

on the part OF the European countries
Of doing something 10 better the condl-
tions But Il Is not probable that the
sensible advice Of Carnegie will be
heard. II is sound. though Armies
and navles were needed in the mode OF
warfare that ragged formerly, but
In the modern warfare, consisting OF
industrial competition. those engines
Of destruction arc entirely useless An
army cannot prevent foreign manufac-
turers from capturing the home mar
ket, provided the goods are better and
prices low enough. Nor can a navy
prevent an Invasion Of this kind. Wars
10 which armies and nayles are the
deciding factors. viii, II is to be hoped,
become less frequent than ever, while
the Industrial warfare" Is going on
constantly. Mr.. Carnegie therefore adj
vises wen, when he suggests the reduc-
ton OF the expensive engines of de.
struciion. and a combination for In
dnstrlal purposes, Something OF that
nature must be done. Ii the Old World
would avoid hard times and distress
among those who bear the heavy part
Of the nations burdens.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-29
COMPARATIVE ILLITERACY.

The census Office at Washington has
just Issued a statement giving COM
pilation Of figures regarding illiteracy
among the children OF immigrants and
children OF natives. The statement
says. Combining the comparison TO
children between the ages OF 10 and II
years In the United States, 1896 per
cent Of the native white children OF
native parents and 99l per cent Of the
native white children Of foreign born
parents are able 10 read and write"
This Is rather remarkable and the ex-
platlon that "thls surprising difference
In favor OF the children OF the foreign
born population Is due largely TO the
fact that the children of foreign born
immigrants live mainly in the northern
and western states, whore the public
school system has already reached a
high degree OF efficiency, while great
numbers OF white native children of ma
tive parents 1--we IN the southern states
and in that region about 10 per cent Of
such children are illiterate," does not
quite explain The figures plainly show
that the foreign born parents are lit
tie more solicitous for the educational
welfare Of their children than the ma
tive born ones are. Let the rivalry 80
on until illiteracy Is wiped out.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-29

the sidewalks II waiting for a car or
at any rate get out Of the way OF We
hicles Of all kinds.
Grown people as well as children VIII
walk or run right across the pathway
OF teams. and thus thrust themselves
into danger Pedestrians ought to be
protected in their right-oi-way but
people IN vehicles have some rights also
and there should be mutual accommo-
dalton ana regard Crowds ought not
to be allowed at these points Of june
ture, nor permitted to stand IN groups
50 as TO block the way Of other people
or OF vehicles in passing
Another thing, great annoyance Is
felt by persons who desire TO lie up
their horses for little while, in front
OF business houses whore posts are put
or rings are fastened 10 the sidewalks
for this express purpose. In consequence
OF the way being blocked BY bicycles
which are sometimes piled up two or
three deep right IN the way Of the anil
mails often preventing the use Of the
rings and hitching posts for the pur-
pose designed. owners Of wheels
should select some other spots 20 put
them instead Of pling them ZIP In the
manner described. II there was some
little regard for the rights, privileges
and conyenIences of other people on
the part Of good many individuals,
Il would be more conducive 90 personal
and the public welfare
II these gentle hints are not taken
and nut into practice, It viii become
necessary for the police department 10
interfere and lntcrpose ouch regulations
as viii remedy the evils complained Of,
or an ordinance VIII have to be drafted
and passed by the City Council, so
Ia 90 away with these obstacles which
are inmical to the safety OF our ct-
zens. Life and limb are in Jeopardy at
street crossings, and horses are often
In danger Of injury or fright from be-
coming entangled In the wheels lined
up on the sidewalks Let US have
reformation In these respects