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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
Mrs. MCLeSter Elected
 President Of Board

At the meeting of the board of the Free Kindergarten association held yesterday. Mrs. Joseph McLester was elected presi- dent
 Among the matters discussed regarding future work was the establishing of free kindergarten by the ladies auxiliary of St. Mary s-on-the-Highlands.
 The resignation of Mrs. J. IT. Phillips as president of the board was sent In some time ago. Owing to i'll health she was unable to take as active a part in Kindergarten work as she has done in the past.
 There is no woman more identified with the development of Kindergarten work in the city than Mrs. Phillips, and to her efforts so long directed in behalf of the children is due very largely the es- tablshment of free kindergartens In Bir- mingham.
 Mrs. McLester, the newly elected presi- dent of the board Is a Kindergarten en- thusiast. and Is In every way qualified for the office. Those who are interested In kindergarten development and who know something of the responsibilities devolving upon the board, recognize that Mrs McLester is eminently fitted to di- rect the policy of the board.
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Richmond, Virginia.
CONSULAR BILL COMPLETED. AS 1t Leaves the Committee 1t Carries
 Approximately $1,eoo,ooo.

Washington. January 8. = The house committee on foreign affairs today con- cluded the diplomatic and consular ap- propriation bill, which will be reported to the house. It carries approximately S1,- 100000, which Is less than the estimates and less than the appropriation last year,
 Under the provisions of the bill Bull garia is included within the territory of the minister to Greece and a secretary is added to the legation In Switzerland at a salary of $1500 a year.
 The consulate at Canton Is raised to n consulate general and the salary ad- vanced from $3500 to $4000 The salaries of the consuls general at Singapore, Mar seiles and Auckland and the salaries of consuls at Pretoria. Bombay, Sydney, Hull, Tamauy (Formosa), Yarmouth Honduras), Gaspe and St. Anthride (Canada) are increased $500 each. The all lowances for consular clerks at Man chester, Hong Kong, Sheffield Canton, Sydney and Buenos Ayres are increased in sums ranging from $200 to $500
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Notes and Personals.

Among the most attractive women In the city during the past week was Mrs. J. M. de Cottes of Montgomery, Ala, who Martin Amorous says the Atlanta Con stitution. Aside from her beauty and prominent socially, Mrs de Cottes, as editor of the womans department of the Montgomery Advertiser, is one of the best-known women in southern journal ism. She has, through her able articles on those lines of work in which women are interested. inspired the successful operation of number of the most pro- gressive women's organizations In Ala bama.
 She has broad mind and spirit, demon- strated not only In her writings but in her practical work in the interest of woman's development
 
 Miss Canister of Pulaski, Tenn, is the guest. of Mrs. Truman Herbert Aldrich, Jr.
 MT. and Mrs. Kennedy of Chicago are Mrs. Nathan L. Miller will entertain a few friends today In compliment to Mrs. Charlton P. Brooke.
 Mrs. Truman H. Aldrich and Miss Nor rlson will give the second of a series O: teas ths afternoon from to o'clock
 Mrs. Weakley of Florence, who has been the guest of her ron and daughter MT. and Mrs. Samuel D. Weaklcy, a greater part of the winter, will return home next week.
 Miss Carrie Turentlne and her nephews, Masters Newton, Joseph and Horace Polk, left yesterday for Pdlm Beach, Fla, where they will take a house for the re- mainder of the winter.
 Mrs. John A. Campbell of Asheville N. C.. and Miss Litchfleld of Abbngton, Va, will arrive the latter part of the week to be the guests of Mrs. Edward K. Campbell.
 The members of the Edgwoo6 club will meet with Mrs. A. I. Dexter this after noon at o'clock at her home, 29Oo Ave nue G.
 Mrs J. V. Allen will entertain the members of the Clionian club this after noon at o'clock.
 The members of tho Quest club will meet this afternon Tltn Mrs. William Byrd at the residence of Mrs. Frederick DimmiclS on Eleventh avenue. South.
 
 Mir Yancey Senn is in Atlanta.
 Mrs. Marvin N. Due has returned from Huntsville. Miss Lucille Miles, who has been al home during the holidays, has returned to Nashville.
 | Miss Mamie Shelby of Mississippi Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Dean. l Miss Minnie Allen of Anniston is the l guest of Mrs. w. II. Williams, 2i25 Ave. l nue G. Mss Allen has a state reputation l in Sunday school work. For many years she has been at the head of the priinary 1 department of the First Presbyterian | Sunday school in Anniston. At nnmcr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
Southern WOman's Work

A TRENTON has been frequently "A drawn to the popularity of those books presenting the life of the existed between him and his "mistis" and ''massa, this phase revealing char acteristics that touch the human heart wherever the stories of the old south are told
 That the telling of these stories seems to be peculiarly the mission of the fair women of the south no one can doubt, In view of the not able success of Mrs. Mar tha Giebow's new book, "Old Plantation Days"
 The picturesqueness of the black ''mam- my" the beauty of her life, and indeed every phase of that ideal life of the old south In which she played a conspicuous part are to be found in he pages of Mrs. Gielow's book.
 But what is even more enduring than the mere picturesQueness of this type as revealed by the author, Is In the fact which Is mpressing itself upon the north ern readers that the nanny of the old regime Is a pathetic figure today, in her heart forever pining for the old hap py days This side of the negro charac- ter reveals accurately the conditions un- der which he lived and tells story that will live in after years, teaching the world many things 1t has been somewhat reluctant to believe. The permanent value of the work of southern women along this line must be readily admitted.
 A recent review of Mrs. Giclow's sketches emphasizes the point just made. that the reminescences of the old slaves are those of regret for the old days.
 "One character Is in most of these sketches" says the reviewer, "the old black Nanny from whose lips they are supposed to come, and the soft, drawling, musical speech of her kind is exceeding ly well reproduced. This Nanny Is one upon whom the chains of slavery rested | lightly, so lightly that she did not feel them; whose "reminiscences are filled with regrets for the good old days when me an .Iistis trabelled all ober de Ian, an my cabin was es fine es a lays and with true southern sco-n for dem new fashioned white folks what's comin down souf what never owned no niggers' The negro character. is qusintly and touch ingly revealed in Mammy's expressions | of love for 'MistIs' and dem chillun | what Ize done raised and the pride with which she recounts the scenes of gayety | at the 'gre't house In the times 'befo' de peoples got so p'omiscus.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
Pupils Recital

There will be two recitals at the Bir- mingham Conservatory of Music this week, the first to be given this afternoon at o'clock and the second on Saturday at o'clock. The friends of the conserva- tory are invited. The following pupils are on the programme for this afternoon Miss Irene Denny, Miss Lorna Wilson, Miss Tommie Daniel. Miss Bessie Brow der, Miss Ruby Munger, Miss Eugenia Braun. Miss May Collins Miss Wilhei- nina Dickerson, Miss Ellen Linn Motion, Miss Millie Sandman, Miss Emma Firth Alfred Balsam.
 At the Saturday recital those on the programme are: Miss Cleo Glover, Miss Margaret Reynolds. Miss Charlotte Golf fin, Miss Firth, Mrs. Laura Jackson Davlds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

26 lots. 5Ox14o, Powells Addition to Cleveland.
 10 blocks in Pleasant Valley: survey close to car line; will sell by lots or acre. Lots II, F and 13, block 1o2 North Bir- mingham.
 Lots 1 to T. inclusive, corner Avenue F and 22nd street, city.
 Lot IS, block 274; 5ox1S5: Avenue H, be- tween 11th and 18th streets. city
 Lots Il and 37, Behren's Addition; BOX 12Sh.
 S9 acres: s. D. A of N. E. N. Sec. 20, T. 1S R. west.
 10 1-S acres; N w. A of N. E. A, Sec. 19 T. IS, R. west.
 acres; s. E. < of s. E. r, Section 35 T. IS, R. west
 South half of blocks 5sO and 5S1, Besse- mer.
 For information and prices apply to J. P, Ross, Secretary and Land Agent Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power Co.,, 2104 1st Ave, Birmingham. Ala.
 1-9-fri-sun-wed-tf
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one Sunday school conventions In Ala bama and other states she has appeared to demonstrate methods of teaching the younger children. Miss Allen uses the blackboard to a large extent In her worK of teaching Sunday school lessons.
 MT. Ivey T. Lewis has returned from Demopolis.
 Miss Annie Louise Harrison, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. G. Bush, has returned to Mobile.
 Miss Marie Britain has resigned from the faculty at the Birmingham seminary and has private music class in Besse- mer.
 Mrs. Charles Thompson left last night for Waco, Tex, after spending few days during the holidays with her parents. MT. and Mrs James H. Patton. She will visit her sister, Mrs. Charles King, in Waco.
 | Miss Ida Morgan of Florida, who has | been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Riddle, on South Highlands, during the holiday season, has returned east 10 | school
 Mrs Joe Dedman and children of Co., | lumbia, Tenn, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs James E. Dedman, on the South | Highlands, today, while en route home from Selma, where they have been visit | ing.
 | Miss Bessie Irvine of Athens is visit ing Mrs. D. M. Drennen.
 The Edgewood club will meet with Mrs. | A. J. Dixon, 2900 Avenue G, this after noon.
 Mrs. William worthington is in Greens boro visiting Mrs. J. D. Webb, Jr.
 Mrs Charles L. Stickney has returned from Greensboro.
 Miss Jennie Trimble will entertain in- formally on Saturday evening, compll- mentary to her guest. Miss Trimblc. of | Arkansas
 The Elks will give dance on the even | ing of January IS at their new home on | Eighth avenue. | This dance will be the first of a series to be given every two weeks. Miss Winter of Montgomery will arrive in a few days to be the guest of Miss Helen Van Hoose. 1 Miss Gertrude Wheelock will entertain on the evening of January 22. - 1 MT. and Mrs Edward K. Campbell will | entertain on the evening of January 20
 Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry. who is at Palm Beach, will not return before the middle of April.
 Mrs. w. N. Malone has returned from 1 Greensboro. where she has been the guest of Mrs. Annie Stollenwerck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN MAKE
 ARTISTIC DINNER CARDS
BY ANNIE KENDRIcK WALKER.

M Rs. TRUMAN II. ALDRIcH and lft Miss Morrison gave the first of a series of teas yesterday afternoon from to o'clock. several hundred guests be- ing entertained and the occasion being characterized with the charming hospital ity of all their former entertainments
 Mrs. Aldrich was notably handsome In a reception gown of pink brocade and Miss Morrison wore a beautiful toilette of blue silk.
 There was a brilliant receiving party, including Mrs. Truman Herbert Aldrich, Jr., Miss Canister, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Edward Wilkinson. Miss Helen Hume, Mrs. Frank D. Lathrop. Mrs. John P. Tillman, Mrs. Robert H. Pearson, Mrs. William Gray Estes, Mrs. Lewis Greene Woodson. Mrs. Frank Leslie Clark, Mrs. Charles Oscar Locke, Mrs. T. V. Walter, Miss Lillian Roden. Mrs. George Mortimer Williams. Mrs. w. E. B. Davis, Mrs. Kennedy of Chicago. Mrs. Fred erick Jackson.
 An elaborate luncheon was served in the dining room. the table sparkling with myraids of miniature electric lights, sixty being arranged to form q glitterins ci:clet and scintillating in the smilax extending to the chandelier. The table cover was of Mexican design. and overlaid cover of pink, and the centerpiece was a tall vase holding pink carnations.
 Punch was served from an artlstically decorated table and the guests enjoyed coffee served In the "den."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
PERSONAL,


 MADAM OWENS. the celebrated lifo reader: scientific phrenologist; two weeks only; a. m. to D. m. 1898 5rd Ave. bet. 18th and 18th Sts; full reading 50c. Open Sunday. 1-6-6t THE most wonderful in his profession. Professor Goldberg, the celebrated phronologist; past end future told by examination of the head Price reason- able and satisfaction guaranteed. Don't here Q few days. 3071a N. 20th street
 Marshall house, room s. Birmingham, Ala. 1-9-2t MASSAGE parlor, room Watts building
 Vapor baths, electric massage, body and facial; hair treatment. z-9-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
Chaffee Does Not Endorse 1t.

New York. January S.-Major General Adna R. Chaffee made a denial today of the cabled report that any act, order or instruction of his, while In the Philip pines, could be construed into an author ization of the application of the water cure for the purpose of ex.-icating infor- nation from natives. General Chaffee made this statement when his attention was called to a dispatch from Manila giving an account of the courtmartial of Major Glenn of the Fifth infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES To "winter Homes In Summer Lands"
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to nr,ncipal resorts in Georgia. Florida, Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily, with final limit May Sl. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville 3 without change.
 For particulars, sleeping car reserva- tions. also copy of a beautiful little book let entitled .'Winter Homes in a Summer Laud." apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. 0. I.CSK.
 12-17-tf District Passenger Agent
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Basketball Sponsors

At the opening basket ball game tonight the South Highlands team wlii have as its sponsor Miss Helen Van Hoose and the NorthsIde team Miss Louise Frazer. The colors of these two teams arc orange and black and blue and white respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
Mrs. vInsIow's soothIno svr,,n.

tho best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC, ard .y twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

BARGAINS FOR SALE- S750-2 lots, 4-room house. well. stable and plenty of fruit; on ridge in Phillips Ad- dition, between Gate City and East Lake car lines. S5O-s2O cash, S5 month. 6 per cent inter- est choice lots, 50x1t0. at Rising station, on new Ensley car line. s25O-S3.75 cash, $3.75 month; choice lots at Kingston. s14o0-Good broom house: corner lott 34th street and 11th avenue; great bargain; $400 cash.
 s25O-s5O cash; lot 40 feet on traction line. near Roland station. East Birmingham.
 8. E. THOMPSON. Telephone No. 2A 223 Fist Street
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BUGGIES! BUGGIES!! Bankrupt sale! Solid car buggies at auction-Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th. Your own prices.
 JACK COOPER.
 9O7 N. 2Oth St.
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eoARpxRs WANTED.

HANDSOMELY furnished front room,
 with board for two young men or cou- pie 7O1 South 20th street. Bell phone, 1237 1-9-3t
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

WE HAVE several good Smith Premier and Remington typewriters for sale cheap; taken in exchange for the Un- derwood. The Myers Co.,. 1i6 N. 2lst st. 1-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09

The ingredients of Hoods Sarsaparlla are in effect, strength, vigor and tone what you want
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 ROOMS FOR RENT.
IuST,

--->--~~ - -~-->--------- LOST-On January at Loveman. Joseph & Loeb's. one ladies ring. two diamonds and ono ruby. one ladies ring with large garnet, pearls and diamonds. Re- ward if returned toR oRAge-Herald. Mrs. c. o. B.
 LOST-A gray raised cameo pin about the size of a quarter. Finder will be re- warded by returning same to N. V. Groom, Loveman. Joseph & Loeb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-09
All Don't Think Alike.

There are some people who will not ride upon the electric cars-others do. There are also some people who still think the primeval method of using sour milk and soda for leavening bread is the best. They haven't tried "GOOD LUCK" Baking Powder.
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AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS wanted to sell finished monu- ments on commission: good references required. Address Williams Marble
 Works, Canton. Ga. 1-6-6t
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FOR SALE,
FOR RENT.


 FOR RENT-A neat broom cottage, No. 20l6 Ave. G. Apply on premises for particulars. 1-G-4t FOR RENT-One brick store, 25xi00, No. 2217 2d avenue: one of the best loca- tions in the city for a general store; counters, shelving. water furnished P. M. Vance, agt., ZOOS 2d avenue. 1-9-4t FOR RENT-Office space in very de- srable location in the Woodward build ing. Call or address Rooms 226 and 22s.
 1-9-3t FOR RENT-Modern house; handsomely furnished. 1902 Avenue I, South High lands $45 B. A. Thompson & Co.,. 223 North Fist street. 1-S-2t STORE for rent 20S-21O 21st street. J. R. Adams. 1-l-tf STORE for rent, 1911 End ave. Apply J. R.. Adams, 21 N. Fist street. l-I-tt OFFICE desk and chairs at discount for the next few days. The Myers Co.. 116 North Fist street. l-6-tr
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 sITunTIol. WANTED.
HELP WANTED.

BRADSTREETS requires two competent stenographers and typewriters. Apply by letter only. stating experience and references The Bratstreet Co.,, Wood-
 ward building 1-9-3t
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WANTED-Graduate chemist for blast furnace work. Call Bell phone No. e., Pratt City. l-S-3t
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Miss Annie Louise Harrison, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. C.. Bush. has returned to Mobile.
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REAL ESTATE.
)0
 FOR SALE.

 Lot 60x90, on 5th avenue, close in; cheap and easy terms. s110O-Small storehouse and lot; South 18th street. near Avenue H. s275O-S-room residence; South 18th street. No. 727.
 s200O-No. 729 South 18th street; 2-story store with rooms upstairs; renting for $25 per month. 21b acres; house rooms; stable; good we'll; orchard: splendid for truck gar den or poultry farm: within quarter of mile of electric car line; house now rent ed at S12 50 per month; land lies 7vel; red clay soil; terms one-third cash, hal- ance in one and two years. s425-S0 acres in timber: splendid land at Rocky Ridge church. miles south of city; fine school and church at the edgs of the line; good road to the premises; bargain nothing like it on the mar. ket. FOR RENT No. 1131 q ave-; 10 rooms near the new car barns; fine location for a boarding house; s30.
 L. 6. PETTYJOHN, Phone ass 1S2s15 Third Avenue
 FOR SALE s4e5o-srd avenue property; rents sso monthly.
 s450o-lst avenue; 2-story brick store. s2500-North Highlands cottage; large lot. sl40o-Lovely lot; 18th street, near 18th avenue.
 s1eO0-5-room cottage, large lot; North Br- mingham: location very desirable. s6S00-100x140; 4th avenue; improved cor ner.
 ss5Oo-Handsome Ensley store; pays S1oo s5O00 Each-Two modern South Highland homes.
 FOR RENT. s35-621 North 22nd street; rooms. $4O-7 rooms; modern; Beeler station.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO.,, Both phones 46. 220 Fist Street $SO0-6-room house and lot 50xl35 feet; North 18th street, between 10th and 18th avenue. SIS, ,OOO-Three good two-story brick stores on lot 65x100; buildings cost the money, lots thrown in; now renting for s155 per month to reliable tenants; $11 ,000 cash, balance years Well located on South 20th street. $100 per front foot for 50 feet on 18th street north, near 2nd avenue; will en- nance in value. $3O00-Elegant new Groom modern cottage, cabinet mantels, electric lights, bath with hot and cold water; Ina street near 18th st. and 14th avenue North. s275-Lots 50x135 Fist avenue, North Bir- | mingham; $100 cash balance easy. Will rent well if improved. $1500-s500 cash balance i, 2 and years: broom house and lot 40x100 18th street near 3rd avenue.
 SMITH G STlLLMAN. | 20041a First Avenue.
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HELP WANTEp-MALE.

WANTED-Sign painter. Hermitage. 2ls North 10th. l0-23-tf
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WHY use a blind writer when you can buy a visible Underwood typewriter? The Myers Co., 1ls N. Fist street. 1-6-tr WANTED-Helper for sign painter. Her mitage. 25th street and End avenue.
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THE ALABAMA HOME

The Association issues Special certih- cates of stock in aino; ts Tom $50 to S2OO0. This stock pays per cent per annum. payable semi-Gnnually and can be withdrawn at any time. Apply ito W. V. M. ROBERTS Genl Mgr.
 2009 First Avenue.
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Miss Marie Britain has resigned from the faculty at the Birmingham seminary and has private music class in Besse- mer.
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N. B. Music lovers and other
 lovers

Are cordially invited = especially In the evenings. and whether they wish refresh ments or not-to hear MT. Frank Strick- land, the wonderful blind pian-
 ist and composer at Stones.