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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
GLASSES ELECT OFFICERS.
Officers Chosen at Alabama Central fol
 Present School Year.

Tuscaloosa, November 11.-(Special.)- The different classes of the Alabama Central Female college have elected the following class officers for the year of 19O4-05:
 Senior Class-President, Miss Susan Sawyer, Wylam, Ala; vice-president, Miss Evelyn Daniel, Mckinley, Ala. {; secretary and treasurer, Miss Ethel For rester, Cowarts, Ala; critic, Miss Maidie Townsend, Sylvan, Ala; historian. Miss Nell Johnson. Dadeville, Ala.
 Junior Class-President, Miss Minnie Solley, Gadsden, Ala. vice-president, Miss Vera Parker, Statesville, Ala; sec- retary and treasurer, Miss Fannie Yerby, Tuscaloosa; poet, Miss Ruby Kidd, Vim cent, Ala; critic, Miss Kate Burgin. Crowley, La.
 Sophomore Class-President, Miss Beu- lah Ellard. Trussville. Ala; vice-president, Miss Jessie Lollar, Oregonia, Ala; secre- tary, Miss Norfieet Daniel, Mckinley, Ala. treasurer, Miss Frances Hinton, Hull, Ala; poet, Miss Bessie Rush, Oak Grove, Miss; critic, Miss Myrtle Tendon, Trussville, Ala.
 Freshman Class-President. Mss Dollie Kirkland. Cowarts, Ala; vice-president, Miss Susie McGahey, Tuscaloosa secre- tary, Miss Ottie Forester, Cowarts. Ala; treasurer, Miss Matte L. Cockrell, Eu- taw, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
COMMITTEE MAY
 HAVE X MEETING
IT IS HUNDRED THAT A cALLWiLL BE ISSUED AT PRATT CITY WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO DEMOCRATS.

Pratt City, November 1l-CspeciaL)-n Is rumored that within the next few days the city democratic executive committee will be called together for the purpose of fixing date for a municipal primary. If Is understood that considerable pres- sure is being brought to bear in certain quarters to get the committee to decide the matter before the present year ex- pres
 Several candidates are being mentioned for the various offices, but so far none have announced their candidacy Mayor Hudnall, the present incumbent has steadfastly declined to state whether ne would stand for reelection or not.
 The city election does not come or un- til next March, but number of the poll ticians are eager for the political fight to begin.
 The present industrial condition of the city has done much toward keeping city politics in check, but some of the politi- clans are threatening to start the ball to rolling themselves very soon unless the committee takes some action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
WILL HOLD JOINT INSTITUTE.
Teachers of Tuscaloosa and Pickens
 Will Meet at Gordo.

Tuscaloosa, November 11.-(Special.)-A joint teachers institute will be held for the counties O. Tuscaloosa and Pickens at Gordo, on November 24, 25 and 26. There will doubtless be a large attend ance. The following is the programme:
 Thursday, November 24-Devotional ex- ercises; address of welcome, J. c. For tune; response, P. B. Hughes; address, Hon. Isaac w. Hill; the part played by education in the history of the world. Milus Mills.
 F'riday-Topies of the day in education- al circles, Miss Lula Deason; How may the enrolment of the school be increased? :? N. E. Little. Miss Annie McGee, Miss Emma Sulzby; morals and manners in school, S. L. Pritchett; school records, Mrs. Nellie w. Shelton, J. NJ. Kilpatrick grading the schools, Miss caddie Smith, J. L. Harper, Mrs. A. ]. Upchurch; the value of ideals and especially of educa- tional ideals, Miss Josephine Flanagan; the benefits of school entertainments Miss Hattie McMillan, H. B. Ward; how to manage a pupil who Is deffident, arr rogant or refractory, S. H. Knox; school government, nilss 0hdfie oleei' II. '. Sldy- ton, Miss Lula Hargrove; the county board, J. J. Windham, c. S. Young; the county school tax, James P. Doster. Hon. Whitfield of Mississippi, Hon. J. Henry Fitts
 Saturday-The dangers of ignorance and its consequent superstitions to the state and to the individual, T. E. Norris; men, tai philosophy, J. B. Hodo, ". R. Hall; importance of Alabama history, Mrs. Lola B. Hinton; methods of teaching cur. rent history, Miss Maud Sommervile Miss Matte Hanson, w. M. White; re. quisites of ar ideal text book, Prof. J Henry Foster what a teacher ought tc be, Miss Yula Beatty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

For sixty days the acting governor has not issued pardon or parole.
 Decatur Convention.
 Much interest attaches to the meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement as- sociation at Decatur November 9, and a large crowd of the business men of the northern section of the state will be on hand Hon. Thomas R. Roulhac, district attorney for the Northern federal dis tricl of Alabama, is president of the asso- citation. For the meeting the acting gov ernor has appointed the following dele gates:
 Florence-J. J. Mitchell c. G. Jones, Paul Hodges, George ". Porter, R. D. Simpson, M. W. Camper
 Green Hill-H. A. Kellar.
 Sheffield-J. H. Nathan, D. M Rag land.
 Tuscumbia-o. G. Simpson, A. H. Car michael, Frank Julian.
 Huntsville-R. E. Pettus, Paul Speake R. w. Walker, R. D. Spraggins, A S. Fletcher, J. H. Pride, John H. Wallace, w. F. Garth, D. A. Grayson, Earle Smith.
 Decatur: Samuel Blackwell. s. A. Lynne, L. P. Troup, R. H. Adams, J. C.. Eyester, E. c. Albes.
 c. M. Sherrod, Courtland; P. N. c. Rand, Leighton; Frank Caruth, Mount Ii Hope; J. c. Kumpe Moulton; Erie Pet tus, Athens; T. c. Mcclellan, Athens, J. F. Proctor, c. L. Cargile, Scottsboro.,
 Meeting of Electors.
 The presidential electors will meet in Montgomery on the second Monday in January. not in December as reported. and cast their vote for president and vice president, or make it up in the regu- lar way It has been stated that this meeting was to be held ol the first We'd nesday in December but this has been changed. The Alabama electors who were chosen are: Richmond P. Hobson and w. H. Sanford, at large; First dis trict. E. B. McCarty; Second district, S c. Jenkins Third, E. L. Blue; Fourth, W. B. Browne; Fifth, J. W. Overton; Sixth, W. C. Davis Seventh. J. R. Ros- son; Eighth, w. B. Bankhead; Ninth G. w. Darden.
 It Is thought that a well-known young newspaper man of Montgomery will be the messenger to take the vote to Wash ngton. The Alabama electors are paid $S a day for each day they serve in count ing the vote and 20 cents mile for travel A copy of the certificate made up by the electors is sent to the vice president of the United States, If there is one; if not, to the United States secretary of state, as 1t will be this year; one to the circuit judge of the federal court, and one mailed to the Washington office to which that sent by the messenger Is destined.
 Minor Appointments.
 The following minor appointments have been made by the governor: Notary pub lies and justices of the peace: L. H. H. Griffin, Samantha; ". c. McMillan, Tal- ladega; T. W. Carpenter, Gainesville; J. w. Collins, Maddox; Miss H. A. Rhodes. Montevallo, notary public.
 The Tennessee Valley Land company has been organized at Decatur, with cap- ital of $50O00. The incorporators are J. E. Penny Milton Humes, John L. Brock and c. C. Harris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
An English Author Wrote:

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Local and Personal.

Hon. N. B. Godbold, prominent Wilcox county attorney, was a visitor to Selma today, having come up last night from Camden.
 The Southern railway has brought into Selma during the past few days some- thing live 150 Savs and turned them over to the Louisville and Nashville to be sent down to Myrtlewood, in Marengo county, where they will work getting out slaves.
 Mayor Atkins is somewhat impatient about the slowness with which the finish ing work is being done on the city build ing. He is anxious to move the munich pality into its new quarters by next Tuesday, but 1t does not seem likely that the workmen will be through The cells in the new prison are being put in but the work is not progressing as rap idly as the authorities would like.
 Mrs T. J. Wallace and Miss Jessie Wallace of Franklin. Tenn, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. w. L. Thomp- son. on Dallas street.
 Mrs. c. I. Pegues and sister, Miss Lida Milhouse. of Stafford are visitors to the city today.
 D. J. Wilkinson of Lamison has moved to Selma to embark in business and is being cordially welcomed.
 Editor Charles Greer of the Marion Standard Is visiting Selma in the interest of his splendid publication.
 T. L. Barker of the Buckeye Oil mill Is confined to his home near Summerfield.
 MT. Joseph Pack is quite i'll at the home of Mir Henry Vaughan in this city.
 Miss Wymette Taylor is visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward s. Gatchell, on Ala bama street.
 Prof. J. J. Williams has been III at his home several days past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Personal and General.

The Pratt City Woman's club was charmingly entertained this afternoon by Miss Valeria Bundren at the home of Mrs Wakefield.
 Hose company, No. 2 will meet next Monday night at the city hall for the purpose of transacting some important business.
 One of the most interesting society events of the season was the reception given by ths Young Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church tonight at the parsonage
 MT. W. D., Sherrod of Decatur was a visitor to Pratt City yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. James Meagher are re- moving today to Brayhead, where MT Meagher has a lucrative position.
 MT. Pat Felton, after visit to his family, has returned to West Point. -~~~-~~~~~~~-~-~-~->~ ~~--~~-~-~-~>~>~-~-~c~c- arly we'll adapted to sugercane. and this industry receives much attention here. and with profitable results.
 Notes in General.
 Ozark has two savings banks, one with a capital of $16OO00, and surplus of $10,000 the other with a capital of s1O0,O00 The average deposits of the two Is about S300,OO0. Both are state banks.
 Two weekly newspapers five churches and excellent social conditions are among the stronger influences at work for the building up of Ozak. The town is espe- clally favored by a most excellent stop- ping place for the traveller or visitor the Merchants Hotel, owned and man. aged by Captain w. R. Painter who knows exactly how to please his guests and who does so to perfection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
At the Churches.

The Rev J. w. Orr, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will preach at the morning anl evening services Sunday.
 At St. John'G church, the Rev. Mir De- Ovies will conduct the regular Sunday services.
 The Rev. Dr. George w. Read, pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 At St. Anthony's the Rev. Father Doyle will conduct the usual services Sunday.
 The Rev. J. A. Smith will occupy the pulpit at .he First Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
ROBBED OF JEWELRY.
Florence Woman Relieved of s15oo
 Worth of Jewelry.

Florence, November 1.-(Special.)-The fact has just leaked out that on sep- tember 2S the day Wallace's circus ex- hibited in this city, Mrs. R. L. Glenn was robbed of $500 worth of jewelry. The entire family. with the exception of MT. Glenn. who was out of the city, attended the circus that evening. On their re- turn they found indications that the house had been entered and an investiga- tion soon disclosed the fact that the jew elry was missing. When MT. Glenn returned home, L. J. Koch a detective of Nashville, was put on the case and it is now believed that clues have been dis covered that will lead to the rescue of the property.
 MT. Glenn has offered a reward of s250 for the return of the jewels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Personal and General.

The oyster supper conducted by tne ladies of the First Presbyterian church this evening and tonight at the old Pres bvterian church was a very successful affair Large crowds were in attendance and the ladies realized neat sum from the venture.
 MT. C. L. Walker, general manager or the Southern Express company or Ems lev has returned from a trip to St. Louis
 The ladies of the Woodmen's circle held an interesting session tonight at the Woodmen's hall.
 Mir. James Trammell of Atlanta was In EnaleY tcdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
DALLAS POLLED
 VERY FULL VOTE Serious Blaze Narrowly Averted
 in Selma UNIQUE CASE IN COURT Negro Preacher Accused of Being Drunk Wanted "cIergy Rates" When the Mayor Fined
 Him.
UNIQUE CASE IN COURT

Selma, November 1.-(Specfsl)-The election supervisors tabulated the vote in Dallas today, but did not quite get through with their labors, hence the ex- act vote cannot be given. There were about 147s votes cast, of which the repub- licans got about 29. Bowie's majority was about 1425 over Kitchens.
 Serious Blaze Averted.
 Last evening just about dark a serious and costly conhagration came near taking place. One of B. J. Schusters clerks had occasion to go to his warehouse, located on Bow street and the river bluff, and In some manner knocked over a lamp In second there was a blaze and an alarm was sent in. Before the department re- sponded however, the fire had been quenched by the aid of buckets.
 Wanted Usual Clergy Rates.
 There was an amusing case in mayors court today. Zack Tipton an old negro who drays for May & Raymond and also breaches as a side line was before the mayor charged with being drunk. The mayor assessed him $5 and the negro handed the mayor the following letter, which after reading the mayor stated that the usual rates for preachers who would drink was S1O so he would increase the fine:
 Dear MT. Mayor-My friend Tip Ca. Bap- tist preache) says that he is "excused'' of being drunk, which accusation he most vehemently denies, cold tea and milk be- ing his only beverage. Should you how ever in your wisdom decide that it was not heart failure that caused him to stumble and deem it for public veal that you assess a fine, please temper justice with mercy and accord him the benefit of Reduced Rates established for the benefit of the clergy. Yours truly,
 LOUIS RAYMOND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Mrs. Christian Is Dead.

Tuscaloosa, November fl.-(Special)- News has just been received here from Widdham Springs announcing the death of Mrs. Julia Ann Christian. who died at the home of her son. Jesse Christian. De- ceased was 72 years of age and was one of the most highly esteemed residents of the country. She was formerly Miss Julia Ann Philips and was married June 90. 1850, to Jesse Christian. whose death oc- cured many years ago She Is survived by the following sons: Samuel Christian, Levi w. Christian, Jesse Christian and Dock Christian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Electric Lights in Florence.

Florence. November 11.-(Special. )-For the first time in the history of this city her streets were illuminated last night with electric lights. As the shades of evening fell, Superintendent Mcintyre of the Sheffield Company, pressed the but ton which switched the current to the Florence wire, and simultaneously with the movement Florence was transformed. There are twenty lights in the down town distr'ct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
TNMEN PAROLED
 THE GOVERNOR Man County Veteran Re-
 bred to Citizenship
 DEATHS TO NEE TING aAAHaJ Lso A1nOfAka1 Ma- ka Az
stesSs Has Appointed Men to At %Tennessee River Improve mt Association at Deca-
 tur on November 22.

Monery, November 11.-(Special)- Actirpvernor Cunningham parelled WillDock Thomas, of Lee county; Enos1klin of Marengo county and re- stcFe citizenship William F. Clay of Madieounty. Thomas was convicted of as with intent to murder in the fall 6 and sentenced to three pears in thIitentiary. Franklin was charg- ed whe same offense, convicted at tie $ time and given two years in the nntiary. Clay was convicted of illioittilling and sentenced by the Unitetes court He is a confederate soldieyears old. The following sen tenceone of the letters in his be- half ably caused the governor to delaybn in the case until after cleo ton: wants to register here on No veherA He is a good democrat and we nais vote"
 The wing endorsements were made on theers of the governor:
 Enos klin-This applicant for execu- tive clcy was convicted in November, 1903. ohult with intent to murder and sent te penitentiary for two years. The nudge, the solicitor, ten of the jurors the board of pardons recom- mend arol The trial judge says: T did monk he was guilty to the de- gree tdeserved very severe punish ment erefore sentenced him to two years Il penltentiary, and would have given bnly one year if it could have beeu dhnder the law" The solicitor says: r a thorough investigation of the faefore the case was submitted to the by way of compromise, and thinkin adequate punishment. I of fered t( counsel for the defendant to take of guilty of assault and bat tery wi weapon with a fine of s50." Therefot parol issue, conditioned up- on goodluct."
 Ass With Intent to Murder.
 .'Willi Dock Thomas-This appli- cant foecutive clemency was con- vicsed (sault with intent to murder on Oct 1903, and sentenced to the penltent for three years. The trial judge, sor and the board of pardons Iecpmmhis pardon. The judge says: I state the time of the sentence or immendt afterwards, when all the facts circumstances were fresh in my mirhat after he had served year l Id recommend his pardon Tho judlso says: Evidence on the trial wanflicting as to who was at fault ringing on the difficulty and also as e issue of self-defense. The defendaid his witnesses testified that the perAleged to have been assault ed was ng onto the defendant with an axe t defendant being a one-leg- ged mamld not reasonably retreat without casing peril Let parole is- que, com upon good conduct"
 "Willis Clay-This is an application for reston to citizenship. He was convicted illicit distilling in the Uni ted Staturt in 1899. A large number of citlzend the board of pardons recommeis restoration. Therefore, let his civil political disabilities be re- moved"
 1t is ater of interest to know that these pa are the first in the pardon class sirwo months ago tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
At the Churches.

At the First Methodist church the Rev. Dr. w. E. B'oust, pastor, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At St. Catherne's church, the Rev. Fa- ther Galland will conduct the usual ser- vices Sunday
 The Rev w. w. Wolfe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will occupy his pulpit at the morning and evening ser- vices Sunday.
 The Rev. Mr. Stokes, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Conference convenes.

The quarterly conference of the First Methodist church convened this evening at 7.30 o'clock the Rev Dr. J. D. Simp- son. presiding elder. in the chair. The session was largely attended and all the reports showed that the church was in a fine condition The conference will complete its work tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Pay Day Tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be general pay day at the mines of the Pratt division of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway con- pany. Since the mines resumed after the strike of the mine workers the monthly pay system was established. The mines that are in operation in the Pratt divi- sion are Nos. 1, 3, 4, and 10. Nos and 10 are being operated with the state con- vlcfs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
15 Fhionable Visit
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Your nan new type and illustrated cataloguents. Irving J. Reyes & Co.,, Milford, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

Call at Doster- Northing. toms and see our display of Cut Flowers. Magic City Florists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Strong Agriculturally.

Ozark receives annually about 12O00 bales of cotton besides quantities of other agricultural products. The Dale county farmers are said to be in excellent fnan cial condition They have always been distinguished as being producers of home supplies Your correspondent Is reliably informed that these Dale farmers have not bought 5000 bushels of corn from mer- chants or from the west in the past ten years; that they sell quantities of hog products every year and are never buyers of farm supplies except tools, mules and horses Wagon loads of country hamss shoulders and sides are often seen on the public square of Ozark Is to be sold by the producers of Dale. and not long ago one farmer brought In 15O0 pounds of large. juicy hams, which he sold at a good profit. Down here corn makes meat and meat makes cotton and so the money comes this way That means prosperity to any farming section.
 Dale county soil and climate are peculi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
The Awakeni:.a. Spirit.

Until 1888 Dale possessed no commercial facilities, and there were extensive pine forests in the county in which the sound of the axe had never been heard. That year the Central of Georgia extended a line from Eufaula to this place. dis tance of sixty miles. and in 1889 the Ala bama Midland, now the Atlantic Coast Line, came through, thus awakening n- dustry, and leading to general develop ment and untilization.
 The first court house of Dale was at Richmond, then at Daleville then at Newton. It was brought to Ozark in 1862