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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
AUTOMOBILES FOR VISITORS.

An automobile service, carrying visitors to the Worlds fair grounds, will add to the transportation facilities of the ex- position at St. Louis next year. At least 200 machines will carry passengers along the fine residence streets and parks of the city and discharge them at points of vantage within the grounds. company, called the Worlds Fair Automobile com pany, has been organized for this pur- pose, with Lilburn G. McNair as presi- dent The machines to be used will carry from two to forty passengers each. and steam, gasoline and electricity will be the motive power. The large machines will be in the style of tallyhos. These vehicles will collect passengers at the hotels. Union station and other points in the downtown district. Coupon tickets will be sold en- titLng the passenger to ride and admission to the Worlds fair grounds
 Stations will be provided at suitable points within the exposition grounds for discharging and collecting passengers Au- tomobiles will also be operated within the grounds over certain routes at specified rate of speed. This service will be of great advantage to visitors taking them practically from their hotels. saving them the trouble of buying tickets in the crush at the gates and, the crowds at the turn stiles, and landing them within the grounds thoroughly rested and ready for sightseeing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
Wall Street.

From the New York Herald.
 It. is needless to rehearse the causes of the recent protracted decline in Wall street.-the reckless mourning of credits, the hosting of prices out of all reason. the multiplication of new corporations. the insane apitalization with result ing undigested or undigestible securities. The underlying conditions upon which values ultimately must rest are all en- couraging. Wall streets troubles arc its own and, in she main, of it's own making, although the suicidal action of walking delegates, by raralyzing the building trade, and the greed of the cotton cor nerers' by checking our exports, have contributed to the reaction. Trade is active, railway earnings are gratifying and the harvest outlooK is satisfactory. The prospects for cotton show distinct improvement. and the reports of mot winds in the corn belt are not to be taken seriously at this time, and partic- ularly in view of the thorough drench- ing tho ground received early in the sea sen. Wall street has passed through iEany vicissitudes in the last eight or nine months. and the fact that these ex- rcIiences are behind it and not ahead or 1t is something to be kept in mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
How Edison Cot a Chew.

From the New York Sun.
 Thomas Ava Eddison Is a bitter enemy of cigarettes. He will not allow anybody to smoke them in his presence, and all though many of his employees are what might be termed habitual cigarette smokers, such men take good care not to come around MT. Edison when they have what the inventor calls "a filthy weed" in their mouths. This accounts for the fact that in the neighborhood of the en- trance to MT. Edisons private office there are usually a considerable number of cigarette stumps.
 Yesterday morning Mir. Edison found a packet of cigarette paper outside the door to his office. He picked it up and went back to his desk and wrote the following sign;
 "A degenerate who Is retrograding to- ward the lower animal life lost his pack ct. The same can be had by applying to the storekeeper."
 The sign attracted considerable atten- tion because 1t was written by the n- ventor and his handwriting Is well known about the Edison works. MT. Edison did not say on the sign it was necessary for the owner of the packet. which he had pinned on the notice, to call on the storekeeper, so when the per- son who had lost the packet came along he took possession of his property with out asking permission of the storekeeper. In its place he put plug of chewing to- bacco under the notice
 The sign did not remain in place long after that. MT. Edison uses chewing to- baceo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
ANNIS

Annlston, Aug 1.-(Special )--Wednes- day night Miss Jennie Goodwin honored her guest Miss Wilkins of Selma by a most charming outing party at the lake About thirty people were present and after enjoying the theater, a splendid luncheon was served on the pier over hanging the water. Following this were boat rides and other diversions which the thoughtful hostess. ably assisted by her brothers. provided.
 Mrs. George E. Cater gave Thursday a reception from to F, complimentary to her s'"icr, Miss Williams, and ,he M;sst 8 Rogers The handsome home of MT. and Mrs Cater on Quintard avenue was beautifully prepared for the occasion with a profusion of flowers attractively displayed and the scene augmented by the presence of many beautiful and handsomely -gowned women, was an ex- ceedingly pretty one.
 MT. Walker Reynolds gave a lawn par ty Thursday evening, beginning at S:sO o'clock complimentary to MT. Gordon Flurnoy and John Tom McLure.
 Mir and Mrs. George M Croxdale en- tertained yesterday evening in honor of their guests. Miss Jessie Johnson of Piedmont and Miss Estella Nee of Nor ristown Tenn.
 Miss Annie Brewer has returned home from a pleasant visit in the north.
 Mrs. E. J. Lyman of Knoxville, Tenn, has returned home after visit to Mrs. E. F. Crook on Leighton avenue.
 Miss Annie Crook of Columbus. Ga, is the guest of Mrs. E. F. Crook.
 MT. and Mrs. NJ A. Smith are in Booz- CT attending the district Sunday school conference.
 Miss Edith Caldwell of Jacksonville was with friends In the city this week.
 It is a source Of great pleasure to the many friends of Mrs. McElereath to know of her gradual improvement.
 Miss Lutabelie Kilhv has gone to join her father in Tennessee.
 Miss Laura and Miss Hermione Brown and their guest went to Gadsden Friday to visit friends
 Miss Elizabeth Sproull left yesterday morning for Atlanta, where she will spend several weeks with friends.
 MT R. NJ Ingram went to Ingram s Wells with his family. Mir. Ingram s family will spend the remainder of the summer at the popular resort.
 Mrs W. H. Williams of Birmingham has returned home after visit to Mrs, George Cater on Quintard avenue. Miss Mabel Fordyce left Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
GADsDEN.

Gadsden, August 1-(speeial)- Charles L. Gum is recovering from a se- were illness.
 Mrs J. T. Martin has returned from visit to relativo- in Calhoun county.
 Mir and Mrs Marion Standifer have re- turned from Mentone.
 Mrs A. D. Paden and daughters Misses Annie Joe and Alice Mande left Friday for a stay of several weeks at Monteagle, Tenn
 Miss Sallie Thompson of Columbus, Ga, Is the guest of her relatives, Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Thornton, on Forest avenue.
 Miss Robbie Roper of Montgomery Is the guest of Miss May Standifer, on For est avenue.
 Miss Juliette Kidd left Friday for Mont eagle, Tenn.
 Mayor Robert Campbell is in Atlantic City, N J.. where he will represent the Gadsden Pipe and Foundry company at a meeting of the soil pipe manufacturers.
 Albert R. Began and Miss Lillie Keer were married in Alabama City Sunday afternoon at o'clock, at the residence of A. & Stockdale. who is justice and off ciatedl at the ceremony.
 Master Fern Wood Ham entertained a number of his hue friends at the home of MT and Mrs. R. A. Mitchell at A.a- bamai City Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, in honor of Master Joe Cain and -.Ass Lorine Cain of Montgomery.
 Mrs. WI. ofasser and daughter. Pauline have returned from a visit to relatives in Chattanooga.
 Miss Bettie Green ol Birmingham is the guest of her brother, J. A. Green. on Wal nut street.
 Mrs J. L. Morris returned Thursday from Menlo, where she has been spending some time.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. M. Davis have returned from shovt stay at Menlo. Ga.
 Mrs W. P Johnson and daughter, Jo- sephlne. will leave this week for Tate Springs.
 Miss Rosa Lela Weller. who has been the guest of her relatives, MT. and Mrs J. T. Weller. on Forest avenue has re- turned to her home in Anniston.
 Miss Marion Meeks has returned home after a two weeks visit to her grand mother Mrs. W M. Meeks, at Coats Bend.
 w. B. and R. B. Sawyer of Chicago are in Gadsden. Mesrs Sawyers are interest ed in the Alabama Steel and Wire com pany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
Grape Juice for InvaIIds.

From the New York Evening Post.
 Grape juice is a healthful, refreshing and delicious beverage. and one which may be used in a great many ways. For inyalids, two tabespoonfuls of grape juice should be put in glass. to which add the beaten white of an egg and lit- tie chopped ice. Sprinkle powdered su- gar over the top. The drink is popular in certain sanitariums.
 Grape sherbet-For eight persons mix one pint of unfermented grape juice, juice of one lemon. and one heaping table spoonful of gelatin dissolved in boiling water; freeze quickly. adding the beaten white of an egg just before freezing is complete.
 Grape punch-Boil together one pound of sugar and a half pint of water until it spins a thread. When cool add the juice of six lemons and q quart of grape juice. Stand aside over night. Serve with plain or carbonated water.
 Bohemian crean-One pint of thick cream. one pint of grape 1uice jelly. Stir together. put in cups and set on ice. Serve with lady fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
Our Hungry Language.

Professor Brander Matthews, of Colum- bia University, writes in the August liar pers an article on foreign words In Eng fish speech which should have great value as guide both to writers and speakers or the English tongue. Professor Matthews speaks as a scholar. not pedant. and earnestly recommends the complete in stead of hallway adoption of necessary foreign words into our language. He points out the fact that when we adopt a word we are prone to leave 1t half for eign as to the word 'cherub" we give it's Hebrew plural. "choruhim." Against this inconsistent usage the author protests. Professor Matthews Is a graduate of Co., lumbia University. where he is now pro- lessor of literature. He is a native of New Orleans. but long since settled in New York. where he was admitted 10 the bar. Later he abandoned the law for lit erature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
WooDMEN AT THE FAIR.

Modern Woodmen of America and their allied fraternities are making big prepa- rations for the proposed encampment at the Worlds fair, St, Louis. in September of next year The Woodmen number about 750,O 600 members in America. Gen. John H. Mitchell commander of the organiza- tion says that 150.O00 will be at St Louis during the week closing September 3, with Modern Woodmen of America Day. The Foresters. a semi military organiza- tion allied with the Woodmen. has S0,0O0 uniformed members. and it is said that 5000 of these will attend the encampment
 Many of the Forester companies are said to be drilled as well as any organization in the United States. The Royal Neighhors of America, also auxiliary to the Wood men. has membership of 10000 lady members, and General Mitchell estimates that 10000 of these will be at the World s fair during the first week in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
A New Thackeray Find.

Four unpublished sketches by Thack- cray are reproduced in the August number of Harper's Magazine with interesting comment by w. Brooke Smith. The sketches were drawn and coored by Thackeray when he was about fourteen years old, and plainly exhibit his genius for caricature even at that early age. They were drawn for the scrap book of a little girl. his cousin Elizabeth Powell. who long outlived him-dying, indeed. only two years ago. In this juvenile work there are plainly evident certain ideas which Thackeray followed up later in his novels. and for this reason the sketches are of particular value and interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
STATE SOCIAL.
NEW DECATUR.

New Decatur, August 1.-(Special)- One of the most pleasant social events of the week was a ball given in the par lors of the Ellxs' club in Decatur We'd nesday night of this week The ball was given by the young men of the Deeaturs in honor of the visiting young ladies. There were about thirty couples present and the evening proved to be most enjoyable one
 July weddings seem to be quite popular in the Decaturs there having been sev- eral within the past few days. Miss Alice Ryan and Mr. James Eutrician were married at the home of the brides parents in south Decatur. Both the bride and groom are well known in this city where they have resided for some time
 Another wedding was that of Mir Charles McCadden and Miss Jennie Don aldson at the home of the brides moth CT in south Decatur. Rev. Mir. Emerson, pastor of the Central Methodist church officiating. Miss Kate Newsome and MT. Charles Nelson were the attendants
 Mir E. L. Bickley who is a large land owner in the states of Virginia mad Ala bama, and Miss Gertrude Robbins of Courtand were married at the Bismarck hotel here the Rev. J. D. Ellis offieiat- ing. Bride and groom left soon after on bridal trip to points in Virginia and the east.
 Miss Clara Martin and MT. George Warwick were married at the home of Judge William E. Skeggs. Judge Skeggs officiating Both bride and groom have resided in this city for some time and both are well known here.
 The fifteenth anniversary of welded life was celebrated by MT. and Mrs. Myers at their charming home on Fifth avenue by inviting a number of their friends to their home. most enjoyable evening was spent and Mir. and Mrs. My CTS received a number of handsome pres ents.
 Mrs. John Hubbard entertained a num- Der of her friends with an ice cream supper at her lovely home in south De- catur.
 MT and Mrs J. T Jones are in New York on a visit
 Mrs. James E Penney and her moth CT, Mrs H. c. Speake, have returned from pleasant visit to New York.
 Mrs. E. G. Polk has returned from a visit to Canada, Niagara Falls and Chi cago
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Kynon are vis- iting in susquehanna Penn
 Miss Edna M. Greenleaf of Huntsville, visited her sister Mrs. E. G. Polk here this week.
 Miss Bertha Slater of Montgomery. is the guest of Mrs. s. T. Vert.
 Miss Dora Caine and Mrs. A. 2. Baily are at Crutcher Springs
 Miss. Jennie Wilson has returned from an extended visit to Atlanta. Ga.
 Mir and Mrs. E. E. Graves are visiting in Kentucky.
 Mrs. J. T. McMahan of Sheffield. is vis- iting Mrs. Weaver.
 Mrs. John C. Eyster is visiting in Mis- sssippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
NEWPORT SOCIETY NEWS Mrs Suyvesan Fish Determines Forsake Her Villa for EstateEvens of Interest Among Those n Exclusive Circles
BY DlEDRlcH kNlckERBocKER.

Saratoga races and the contest for the Americas cup. Many expected them last week. as 1t was cabied that they were on board the Oceanic. Instead they were Mr and Mrs. ". K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. who were met by the latter's mother and step-father Although it was said that the younger Mir. Vanderbilt had suffered some injury in an automobile accident and that his eyes were seriously affected no trace of anything of this kind was visible. The Vanderbilts are at their place on Long Island. Workmen arc still busy at Idle Hour. and a staff of servants are employed in getting the honse ready 50 that it is evident that 1t will be occupied before the end of the summer.
 It would seem as though the season at Bar Harbor was foreordained not by the fates. but by the navv--and. strangely enough. the British navy-to be an un- usually gay one. The visit of the Eng fish squadron set the social ball rolling. and with such impetus that the round of entertaining has been going on con- tinually ever since There are more than the usual number of the Washington residential set at the Maine resort this summer in addition to the diplomats who are housed there for the summer. On Wednesday evening the first Mall vern hop of the season was held. an event which is always looked upon as the real beginning of the season. But as Bar Iarbor delights in dinner giving. the number of these entertainments scheduled for the next few weeks far exceed the dancing parties that are planned.
 The Adirondack season is now at it's height and most of the camps that dot the shores and the islands of the noun tain lakes are occupied by their owners, whose country seats in the neighbor- hood of New York Westchester county, New Jersey and Long Island have been closed for the season. While the city is relatively deserted as far as the fem mine element of society is concerned. there Is an unusually large number of n.en who are forced by business, and in particular hy tho condition of the stock market, to be in the city during the mid, dla of each week. which gives on those days to the fashionable clubs and res faHrants more animated aspect than is customary at this time of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
Summer Hats.

From Harpers Bazar.
 Colored hats are more fashionable than ever, and are worn in all the pale shades as well as the dark colors. The fancy straws in the large turban shapes are, oddly enough, still in fashion. although they were designed for spring and early summer wear. Among the newest of these is a pale blue rough straw with two stiff feathers at the side; these are the same colors as the hat but with dash of black in them, and the con- trast is most effective. Then there are small flower hats also in toque shapes or turban, the favorite flower being the pink geranium, masses of which flower cover the entire hat. and at the side is a twist of black velvet ribbon tied in most graceful fashion.
 There are also some pretty straw hats trimmed with lace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
 HURRY-UP SCHEME.

Unusual methods are being pursued by contractors on the Worlds fair grounds at St. Louis to obtain the delivery of building materials. Representatives are sent east on passenger trains and return on the freight trains carrying the coveted material The function of these agents is to shorten as much as possible the time consumed in transferring cars between connecting lines. As soon as a ear reaches the terminus of one road the proper offi- cials are asked to obtain the speedy hand ling of the car. In all cases these cars contain material the lack of which pre- vents the use of large quantities of other materials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THE
 GREAT WORLDS FAIR AT ST. LOUIS

overlook the buildings of the main picture. Running the full length of the building is a great central isle with the roof 100 feet above the floor. A clear story admits light to the central and contagious aisles. The height of the caves line is 65 feet Messrs.
 Caldwell & Drake are also the contractors for the Horticultural Palace and work is progressing so satisfactorily on that build ing that its completion by December is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
SUMMER INSTITUTE
Of Agriculture, Auburn, Ala, August
 4-14, 1908.

One fare plus 25 cents for round trip via Central of Georgia railway and Opelka Tickets on sale August B. and B. final limit August 15. 1903. For information, phone 916 or call on
 JOHN w. BLOUNT, Traveling Passenger Agent, 1921 First ave.
 7-31-S-2-3-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02

for Boone, Iowa, to visit relatives and friends for some weeks.
 Miss Olive and Miss Fleta Cooper are at the Seashore camp grounds, near Bi- loxi, Miss
 Miss Hattie Williams is at the isle of Palms for a two weeks stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
DEVELOPMENT OF MAN.

Prof w. J. McGee. chief of the depart ment of anthropology for the Worlds fair a St. Louis is quoted as saving that the aim of the department will be to repre- sent human progress from the darkness of the earliest ages to the highest en- lightment, from savagery to civic organi- zation. from egoism to altruism. Special attention will be devoted to Indian school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02

work, Americas best effort to elevate the lower races. The method will be to use living peoples in their accustomed ayoca- tions as object-lessons. Failing these in some cases, human products will be used to illustrate human progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
Fast servIc. Via the r. sa o. Railroad.

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio railroad for Cairo, St. Louis and points in the North, East and West. New equipment. through slepers. Superior service. P. S Hay. s. E. P. A.. No. | Commerce stret. -ontgomery. Ala C. M Shepard c. P. A.. Mobile. Ala
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
NOTICE.

Effective Sunday. June 2s. 1903. dining car,. operating between Birmingham and Atlanta on Sou' hern railway trains Nos. 27 and 3s will be discontinued until fur- ther notice. J. c. LUSK. District Pas senger Agent s-N-tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
A Merciful GuiIIotine.

From the ondon Mail
 In the market of Gothenburg guillo- tine for the painless decapitation of fowls purchased by the public has been installed by the Society for the Preven- tion of Cruelty to Animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02

Parties desiring copies of The Age Herald Industrial Review can obtain same by calling at The Age Herald business office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02

Muddy water made clear as crystal with the Acorn" Filter For sale by Estes Hardware Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02

2OOx19O on Belt Line at a bargain. Address Belt, care Age Herald.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

III we go south from Virginia to
the gulf we meet two totally differ.
ent kinds of anemia, which can h.
distinguished by the soils on which
they occur, the parasites which cause
them, the symptoms which result and
the treatment which is necess.rv
One of these anemias follows tbc
clay soils and is that of maI,r;.
which, as is well known, is caused nv
minute parasite that lives in the
blood and can be cured by a proner
use of quinine. The other anem;s Is
a disease of sandy regions, and !.
caused by a parasitic hookworm
which lives in the intestines. II is
not affected by quinine, but can he
killed by the use of thymol. The
new discovery, due to DR.. Stiles
means a revolution in the treatment
OF fully half of the sick people found
in the sand areas of the southern
states-the poor whites" among
them. The hookworm disease can
easily be prevented and readily cured.
and we may confidently look forward
to decided improvement in the con.
dition of large population in our
southern states.-N. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-05-16

Our business wouldn't be so dis.
agreeable if we didn't have to serve
breakfast to men," said a waiter in
one OF the better cafes one mornino
recently. See that fellow over there
Well, naturally, he's one of the best
fellows that eats here, and at dinner
he is prince and never growis at anv-
thing, but at breakfast he always has
kick coming. It's the same W.. !,
with nearly all men. They act as Il
they had got out of bed backward T,
the morning they are nearly all Of
them cross, hard to please. II isn't
the same with women. The reverse Is
true of them. If they find fault AZ
all, it is generally at dinner. Most
women are as sweet-tempered in the
morning as in the evening. If the men
were as consistent, we would not have
half so hard time of it."-Cb;cago
Inter Ocean.