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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
MEETING OF COMMITTEES
 TO ARRANGE RECEPTION

Mrs. E. K. Campbell, chairman of the decoration committee for the reception to be given at the Southern club during the educational conference, calls meet , ing this afternoon at o'clock in the l Commercial club rooms As the time Is so short between now and the date of the reception the meeting is important. The l names of the committee are reproduced l from yesterdays Age-Herald: Mrs. E. K l Campbell, Mrs R. N Rhodes, Mrs. David Roberts, Mrs. B. B. Conner, Mrs. E. w.
 Barrett, Mrs, T. G. Bush, Mrs W P Pinekard, Mrs J. D. Matfock, Mrs E. | M. Tutwiler, Mrs. s. D. Weakey Mrs. J. w Tomlinson, Mrs James Weatherly, Mrs. S. E. Thompson, Mrs. J. ". Stagg, Mrs. J. C. Carmichael, Mrs Robert Jemi- son, Jr., Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. Fred eriek Jackson Mrs. J. D. Moore
 Mrs William D. Smith, chairman of l the refreshment committee, calls a meet ing of her committee this afternoon at 1 o'clock in Dr. J. H. Phillips office in the city hall Each member is urged to be present, the committee including Mrs. A. J. Riddle, Mrs. R. II. Carter, Mrs. A. o. Lane, Mrs M. V. Joseph, Mrs. Robert Jemison Sr., Mrs. Henry Milner. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. T. D. Parke. Mrs Charles Nabb, Mrs zac Smith, Mrs James Bow ron, Mrs. c. O. Locke, Mrs. D. NJ. Dren- nen, Mrs. Brunette Mrs Tallaferro, Mrs. r. Y. Anderson, Mrs B. F. Moore, Mrs. Quincy Ewing, Mrs. R. S. Munger
 As announced in yesterdays Age Herald the reception will be given at the Southern club on the afternoon of April 27, the sec ond day of the conference. It has been decided that admission to the reception at the club, and to any other entertainments given in compliment to the visitors to the conference will be by badges. There will be white badges for the ladies on the reception committee, which includes be- sides the one hundred ladies appointed few days ago. the presidents of the literary clubs and the hostesses enter taining one or more guests during the conference. Purple badges will be dis tributed among the visitors, which will admit them to all the entertainments of the week.
 Mrs. c. P. Orr will have a meeting of her committee either Friday or Saturday, due notice of which will be given in these columns. At this meeting a full explana- tion will be given in regard to these badges, and where they may be obtained.
 In the list of one hundred women ap- pointed on the reception committee, which was published in the Age-Herald of Sun day the following names were uninten- tionaly omitted: Mrs. A. J. Riddle, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

odist ministers could give the race track people some valuable pointers on horses? ? The ministers who are forced to ride from place to place in the rural districts to fill their appointments become splendid juages of horsefiesh. They know the good and bad qualities of a horse. and a certificate of character from one of these itinerant preachers would prove of great commercial value to frequenters of the track. The itinerary preacher may be careless as to his personal appearance and comfort. but he always insists on having a good horse.
 John Wesley, no doubt influenced by the many obligations he felt under to his faithful horses that had carried him from place to place in his long pilgrim ages. entertained the belief that may have hereafter and will live at peace and rest in the spirit land"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
DISASTROUS FIRE
 VISITS CLINTON
Little ToWN Near Eutaw Is Almost Swept Out of Existence
 By Flames.

Eutaw, April 19.-(Special.)-A fire which occurred at Clinton, a little eoun- morning shortly after l o'clock almost swept it out of existence. Six stores of merchandise namely: Heads, Pippen's, Cooks, Carpenters. Miss Strothers' and Williams Mercantile company, together with the buildings they occupied were destroyed. The Christian church was also burned. Only three stores are left The estimated damage is s120OO, with insurance of $1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
SPARKS WILL CONTEST.
Seeks to Dust Prof T. J. Lamar From
 County Superintendency.

Jasper, April 19.-tspecial)-W. Angelo Sparks has filed a contest with the ex- ecutive committee of Walker county, seek ing to have himself declared the nominee for county superintendent over Prof. T. J. Lamar The race for the office was very close Professor Lamar receiving majority of four over Sparks, and he was accordingly declared the nominee by the executive committee.
 It is stated that the grounds for the contest will be as to republican votes it being claimed that many republicans vot- ed for Lamar.
 The friends of Professor Lamar have offered to submit the matter again to the people in another primary, in which case it is generally conceded that Lamar would receive a very large majority of the votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
STORIES OF CONGRESS
From the Washington Times.

From the Washington Times.
 Senator Blackburn is of the opinion that few shrewder of more brililan men ever lived than S. S. Prentiss.
 "Prentiss gave to the world peculiar way he secured the acquittal of client who was on trial for hbel,' says the sen- ator. ''He said that it was d most ag- gravated case so far as facts were con- cerned, and it looked like his client would be convicted unless heroic measures were adopted. Prentiss was equal to the occasion, as he always was. He made these points in his argument:
 First, that the plaintiffs character was so bad that 1t was incapable of in- jury.
 Second. that his client was so noto- rious a liar that nobody would believe any statement he should make, under oath or otherwise, and, therefore, he could not be guilty of the offense of libel.
 'yrhe jury agreed with Prentiss on both points and acquitted his client.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
TO MRS. SMITH.

The card party to be given on Thursday afternoon by Miss Matthews in compli- ment to Mrs. Edward D. Smith will be one of the most beautiful events of tho season, the charming hostess having se- lected for the details of her party Cali fornia scenes and souvenirs, a pretty compliment to the beautiful guest of honor whose wedding took place in a California setting of lilies. hyacinths and violets. Mrs. Matthews will entertain at the Hillman in the rose parlors and the palm room, the decorations to be green and white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
DINNER PARTY.

Mrs, LIP. Russell gave dinner last evening in compliment to her guests, the was decorated in green and white. while the place cards were exquisite water colors The guests were; The Misses Menge Miss Jemison, Miss Cullom Miss Roden, Miss Hardie, Mir. Barr, Mir, George Ward. MT. Melville Drennen, MT. Biv- ings, MT. Collins. MT. Frank Foster and Mr. Joseph Merge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
Ministerial Horse Experts.

The yarn spinning contingent of the cloak room does not claim as member Representative Lewis of Georgia, who is a most genial gentleman and a strict churchman. A friend asked MT. Lewis If he had been out to the races, and the reply was:
 No; but l must confess I would like to see a race, if no mOr>y was bet. l am a great lover of good horses, and believe they should be raced, but not for money. Did you krow that some of our Meth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
PRIMARY uloN.

The weekly programme for the Sunday School Teachers Primary union at the First Presbyterian church, corner Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street, on Thursday morning, Will be as follows:
 Devotional exercises, Mrs. Tlrners les son, The Mission of the Seventy''
 Primary lesson taught by Miss Alice Hale: junior by Mrs. w. H. Williams.
 The topic in child study is Activity; How to Use It." by Mrs. Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
People Are SkeptiCa1

Most folks are more skep- tical when buying diamonds than when making any other purchase. They won't buy of a dealer unless they have confidence in him.
 Our remarkable success in the sale of loose and mount ed stones this spring is very gratifying from two points of view, viz:
 First, we could not have sold so many if the people did not rely on what we said. Second, every sale ha proved so satisfactory that it has resulted in fresh inquir- ies and additional. sales
 If it comes from this store its as represented. F.W.BRONBERG Headquarters for Gems"
 lO7 N. 2Oth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

loaned him $175 to buy his wedding clothes and get married, and l have a ve~,- cling recollection that the has never paid me one cent of it back. These facts I remember very wildly I can give you other instances. II you wish, sir
 But the young lawyer was satisfied, and the aged witness was permitted to take his seat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points in Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 90. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced rates Final limit May S1, 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled winter Homes in Summer Lands.'' For reservation, detailed information, etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 6l7
 J. c. LUSK 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

The normal lesson will be taught ty Mrs. s. P. Moore.
 Miss Annie \, ,nliams' paper last Ihurs- day on "Curiosity in Child Study was fine and strong, and should have been heard by every Sunday school teacher Tn the vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20
HALL IS ACQUITTED.
Grave Charge Was Docketed Against
 Him In Marshall County.

Guntersville, April 19.-(Special) )-Beau- regard c. Hall was acquitted in the cir cult court here today of the charge of seduction 1t will be remembered that Hall was the Marshall county school teacher who narrowly escaped mob vio- lence here two years ago when three com panies of state troops were sent here by the governor.
 T. A. Street former probate judge and the head of the populist party of Mar shall county, is a candidate for probate judge on the independent ticket to op- pose J. H. Carter, democratic nominee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

J. B. Gibson, Mrs John Russell, Mrs Felix Drennen, Mrs J. Norman Brooks, Mrs, J D. Kirkpatrick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

Don't neglect catarrh. for 1t leads to consumption Hoods Sarsaparilla will cure you. Take 1t now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

The Japanese army wash with Grand Duke Soap. It cleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-20

Buy her a Gas Range
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
$1,000 REWARD.

The undersigned will pay $40
reward for the return of one
ladies' CRESCENT CHAIN
LESS WHEEL, stolen from in
front of bowling alley, Satur-
day night, Jan. %, 1904. Model
No. Is Con name plate); Serial
No. 1886 (under crank
hanger) stationary handle-bars,
cork grip, Crescent pedals; brack-
ct for holding lamp clamped to
handle-bar post; leather torn
loose from back of seat; 1acing
broken and tied ia knots; one
side of front fork had been
broken and welded together.
Supposed to have been taken by
young white man about 20 or Fl
years of age, medium height,
slender built, sallow complexion.
w. BERT Brown,
Enterprise Office,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

Fine farm mules. Luke and
Clements. Apr1
TO RENT-2O acres fine land.
Inquire of DR.. J. K. Griffin.
Mrs. Drew Paulk is visiting
the parents of Mr.. Drew Paulk
in the country.
DR.. Ware will deliver you a
load of 1Sin. wood for 1 dollar.
Mrs. L. S. Osborne has suf-
tlclentlY recovered from her late
illness to be out again.
Martin & Hendley can supply
you with commercial fertilizers
now. See them. 11-1o
Mrs. Wiley Whitley and chill
dren are visiting Mr.. Whitley's
parents in the country.
Mr. c. P. Ho1tzendorf return
ed home Sunday evening after a
couple of days visit to his parents
in Pearson.
1t you want a mule or horse
tor any purpose see Marcus
Luke at Fitzgerald. Luke and
Clements. Apr
DR.. D. F. Thompson has COM
the erection of a beauti-
full six room cottage on Main and
and A1tamaha street.
Beginning the first of Feb, |
will do electrical wiring and
other work in that line.
G. W. URMEY.
Mrs. Wright Paulk and little
daughter Isabelle returned the
last of last week from a weeks
visit to Mrs. Jack Dorminy at
Broxton.
You can get pair of scissors
or shears that will give you deep
pleasure to use, for they are
Keen Kutters.
Watt, Harley, Homes Co.
Remember both the Grit and
Chicago Blade and Ledger is for
sale at our stand on Friday. Be
sure to get a copy.
Radcliffe Bros.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
|Hope Deferred, or
The Wages Of Sin"

The above is the title of book
written by Mrs. Kate Myers of
this city.
Years ago appeared a book
which stirred the country from
one end to the other, and which.
after the lapse of time, is lone of
the books to be read" for no other
has equalled it.
Now appears story from the
pen of a brilliant writer which
will stir the world anew by it's
startling treatment of a startling
plot, and which can be safely
said to eclipse "East Lynne"
1t is a love story; it's scenes
laid in that state so nearly topical
in its climate, people and customs
Louisiana.
But where there is love there
is usually intrigue and jealousy
and the author has made use of
an absolutely original idea and
has worked it up so delicately
that the climax finds the reader
entirely unprepared and
thoroughly amazed.
The subject of the story is a
dangerous one, but the author
has given proof of her genius by
choosing it and using it as she
does - giving no hint of what it is
to be until at just the right
moment the entire plot is unfold.
ed in the most brilliant manner
The sentimental portions Of
the story are portrayed with rare
beauty and sympathy; while the
tragic are full of the passion
latent in the Southern nature.
The characters, from chilS
hood to maturity, are marvellou:
Eetchings, alike, yet strangely
aSsssin15EEr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
HOME SAVINGS BANK.

DR.. Ware will deliver you a
load of 18in. wook for l dollar.
Turpentine and timber mules.
Luke & Clements. Apr 1
James Forbes, the genial man
ager of the Watt, Harley, Holmes
hardware store in Abbeville, is
10 the city assisting the firm
here in taking stock.
The only place in town to buy
Babes-Bucker cigar-and a
good one tools at
Radcliffe Bros.
Col. D. B. Jay is quite sick with
pneumonia at his home. His
many friends hope for him a
speedy recovery.
WANTED-Neat, white wom-
an to do light housework. No
washing or cooking. Apply at
once at Lee-Grant. If
WANTEO---At once 1000
pounds scrap brass. Highest
Market Price paid.
Fitzgerald Iron Works.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Kirkland,
who have been living on east
Jessamine street, will after this
week be at home to their friends
in the Order residence on Main
and Magnolia streets.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
NORTHERN VISITORS
FAVORABLY IMPRESSED

Mr.. Marshall w. Martin, of
Connersville, Indiana, inconversa-
ton with newspaper represen-
tative, yesterday, expressed him
eelt as being very faYorably i'm
pressed with Fitzgerald and it's
surroundings, and agreeably sur
prised at the amount of transport
tation facilities found here.
Mr.. Martin is an architect of
more than usual ability, and is
capable of judging of the quality
and construction of the buildings
of the city, and his words of
commentator are of particular
interest on that account.
In speaking of his trip to
Thomasville, from Fitzgerald,
he expressed surprise at the
number of railroads he found
traversing the country in every
direction.
w. 7. Downes, an Indiana
newspaper man of thirty-fve
years experience, said, 'Fitz-
gerald has a great future be-
fore her. I can't see how she
can miss it," He is convinced
that the coming few years will
witness an era of unsurpassed
development in every line of in
dustry in the south. Mr.. Downes
is editor of the Times, weekly,
and the Evening News, (daily),
of ConnersYille, Ind, and is in
the south for rest and recreation.
Mr.. Martin, Mr.. Downes and
Mr.. M. Holberg, of Indiana,
in company with a mum Der of
other northern tourists, have
headquarters at the Lee-Grant.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
FIRE INSURANCE. c;

ZINE N0OnAINOGs-1 can
insure your property from loss
by fire in some of the OLDEST
AND STRONGEST compan-
les, with rates the same as other
standard com panies.
LIFE INSURANCE. can
insure your life in the FIRST
COMPANY, now active, that
was eyer organized in America,
and you will share in the COM
pany's profits as we'll as enjoy
the satisfaction of insurance pro-
lection. The assets of my COM
pany are more that two and a
third times greater than the COM
bined capital of the Bank of Eng
land, Bank of Germany, Bank of
France and the Bank of Russia.
It is the STRONGEST FINAN-
CIAL INSTITUTION ON
EARTH. Office, HOME SAVINGS
BANK
1-12-3mo ]. E. TURNER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
Tight AS Dicks Hat-Band

Is what said to the other day when discussing
the tghtness of his money matters The Home Savings
Bank has to say Money would so tight
people having at all which they expect
need for month two three, would deposit it with us
for safe keeping and get four cent interest it, We
could lend it those who deserve everybody
would feel the benefits There many thousand dollars
outside the banks yet and going to them. We
know what talking about for have already
several thousand of them, and still they roll in.
Bring your surplus money. Start for your
boy girl in their Doesn't matter how small
how large We have them from twenty-five cents to three
thousand dollars.
HOME SAVINGS BANK
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

Many an hour will the reader
spend with this book, for one
reading will not suffice. as the
story grows in interest more and
more each time.
The author is a Southern
woman and it may truly be said
that her book will create intense
interest and discussion through
out the country.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
Green's August Flower.

Is the most popular remedy on
the globe for the cure of all
stomach, digestive, liver troubles
and hadllu.l constipation. with
their miserable effects. We adj
vertised as test in 1850 newspa-
pers all over the United States
for any case where August Flow
er was used that did not give
satisfaction. Only three cases OF
failure in thousands of letters;
two of these were cancer of the
stomach. Price % and rs cents
per bottle at all druggists.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
For Sale.

A nice 8-room house, conven-
iently planned, centrally located,
on South Main ST., two lots,
water in and out of house, bath
room and pantry-Only $1,000.
Apply to Mr.. or Mrs. ]. H. Har-
ley. Sat-4t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
F. and A. VI. Meeting.

Pine Level Lodge 353, f. and
A. NJ, will hold their next convo-
cation Monday, February 8, at
7:30 p. M, in their hall over the
Cham bliss Grocery Co.
W. H. HALsEY, Sec.
C. M. WISE, w. M.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

You will find copy of each
issue of the Fitzgerald Enter
prise on our stand soon as pub
lished. Radcliffe Bros. Newsstand
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02
Just Received.

Fifty thousand feet of lum Der
at F. M. Graham & Cos lum her
yard, corner Sherman and Pine
sts. 1885,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

1-12-3mo J. E.. TURNER.
Get busy at something useful.
Oh JOY.
Radcliffe Bros.
Get them at the Bazaar Shoe
Store.
Luke and Clements sell buggy
horses. Apr
Col D. B. Jay is quite sick at.
his home this week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Chaple, Jan. 70. a girl.
DR.. Ware will deliver you a
load of 18in. wood for l dollar.
Mrs. M. D. Miller, who has
been sick is reported as much
better.
For Valentines we are right in
line. Come in and see us.
Radcliffe Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Nc
Carly were in Ocilla last Sunday,
the guests of DIR. and Mrs. J. B.
George.
Mr.. A. H. Jones has at last re-
ceived tidings Of his father, who
is located at Pip 3rd Ave. Seattle,
Washington.
The Ladies Social Circle of the
M. E. church will meet at the
church Wednesday. Come, we
all have special work.
If you want anything and don t
know just exactly where to get
it, go or send to
Watt, Harley, Homes Co.
Stephen M. Halsey is expect
ed from Cleveland, o., today or
tomorrow to accept the position
of superintendent of the water
and light plant.
By the way, if there is any
Book or Novel you want come in
and see US, and if we haven't it
in stock will soon get it for you.
Radcliffe Bros.
Rogers aud McInnis, editor
and manager of the Irwin County
Courier, are associating with the
Enterprise force this week, set
ting up tax sale advertisements
Mrs. B. B. Cheney went last
Wednesday to Summerville, D.
c. in response to telegram tell
ing her of the death of her
broth-in-1aw, Mr.. w. G. Mood.
She is expected home this week.
Don't forget on Sunday morn
ing you will find a copy of the
Atlanta Journal and Atlanta Con-
stitution on the counter at Rat
cliffe Bros. News Stand and Pol"
hills Drug Store.
A letter from Mr.. D. E. PEPPER
to Mr.. L. Shumway states that
he will go to Tampicco Mexico.
He pictures the new land 10 glow
ing colors and invites Mr.. Shum-
way to go with them.
Poundmaster Hardee has re-
sig ned and Chief of Police Her
man Smith is ex-oficio pound
master. Any citizen is authoriz-
ed to send to the pound any
stock that may be found at large
on the street.
Mr.. Clarence Griffin, son Of
DR.. J. K. Griffin, city, and who
has been in Chicago for three
years, has accepted a more luc-
ratiye position in Duluth, MINI.
His many friends are glad to
h of his si9c6E
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

Get busy at something useful.
OH JOY.
Radcliffe Bros.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-02-02

Only train No. 4 goes via Queensland.
M. W, GARBUTT, supt.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-03-16
Business Locals.

Read r. c. Carter's new ad and
get posted on prices.
WANTED 100 bushels of peanuts
at $l.OO per bushel. Craig Bros.
R G. Carter has plenty of corn
oats, bran and hay at money saving
prices. o
R. G. Garter has few horses
and mules left. Come quick before
they are all gone.
Don't forget the millinery open.
ing at Heath Bruce Morrow Co., Fri
day and Saturday, 25th and 26th.
i have some nice pigs ready for
delivery. Price $3.50 each.
mZml. John Ferguson.
Everybody is invited to the grand
opening at Heath Bruce Morrow Co.,
Friday and Saturday. 25th and 25th.
Grand display of pattern hats
and dress goods at Heath Bruce.
Morrow Co., 25th and 26th. Don't
fail to see them.
"A fresh lot of Nunnally's candies
and fancy candies Of all kinds lust
received fresh from the factory.
Pickens Drug Co.