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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
CAPT. LEDBETTER
 WILL BE RETIRED
HAS SERVED TEN YEARS, AND UNDER REGENT LAW GAN BE
 RETIRED--WILL BE ELECTED MAJOR TO SUCCEED BANKHEAD

After having served ten years in the aggregate the governor has decided to re- tire from the Alabama national guard Capt Charles l.. Ledbetter, commanding the Birmingham Rifles, upon his applica- ton. His office as captain of Company K, Third regiment was declared vacant and an order was issued for an election to fill the vacancy. The last legislature adopted laws providing for the retirement of officers of the national guard after a certain number of years of service Cap tain Ledbetter will be elected it is said, major of the first battalion of the Third regiment to succeed Maj John II. Bank head, Jr., of Jasper, resigned.
 The Alabama national guard will prob ably go in camps in the state this sum- mer, each regiment or battalion or squad ron camping to itself as heretofore for many years. The commanding officers of the various commands will select the time and place for holding the annual en- campments, with the approval of the governor. The second regiment will go into camps on July 10 at a place to be decided upon later, Col. F.. IT. Graves an- nounces. The quota apportioned to Ala bama for the Manassas, Va, manuevers will be easily raised from the national guard of the state as whole, and a crack regiment will represent Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
EuTERPEAN CLUB
Will Give Interesting Entertainment
 at the Jefferson Tonight.

The music of the Euterpean club which will given an entertainment at the Jeffer- son tonight. has aroused the interest of the people of Birmingham.
 The club was founded five years ago by the musical director of the Birmingham public schools. its object being to develop the musical talent of pupils in the high school. The growth of the club has been very rapid During the first year only simple choruses were attempted. During the second third years the members mas tered more difficult compositions, and furnished all of the special music for the high school as well as for other city in- stitutions. on special invitation.
 In the fourth year the membership in- creased to over 100, and 1t was decides after much opposition to give a public en- tertainment. It was given at the Jefrer- son theatre and was a great success from the musical and artistic standpoints The net proceeds. amounting to $50. was do- mated to the public library.
 The Euterpean cipb owns a musical H. bray valued at $50.
 Encouraged by their former successes, the members have prepared another en- tertainment for the public which will be given tonight at the Jefferson theatre. A varied and attractive programme, will be rendered. The chorus Is composed of 15O well trained voices. and many musical critics will be present at the perform ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
EXPERTS REPORT
 IS DISAPPOINTING
Valuations Made on Developed
 Property Only
MARKETS NOT AFFECTED
There Is Rumor of a Bull Pool on Tennessee Stock In New York, But It Is Not Much Credited
 Here--Mr Maben Talks.

The report of the experts appointed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, the sloss- -shenield Steel and Iron company and the Republic Steel and Iron company to make an examination of their mineral properties was the sub ject of much discussion in industrial cir cles yesterday
 It is understood that Mir. Thompson, president of the. Republic company, Is In Chicago; MT. Don Bacon, president Of the Tennessee company, is in West vir- ginla, and no one here is authorized to speak for them
 President Maben of the Sloss-S Sheffield company Is here, and when questioned yesterday said that he had not seen the report. as 1t had not yet been delivered by the commission. but that from what he could learn the report was satlsfac- tory as far as it went, but that 1t seemed to him that it was disappointing in that 1t did not seem to cover fully the pur- poses for which the commission was ap- pointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
An Interesting Programme Has Been
 Arranged.

The closing exercises of the Avondale colored public school will be held Thurs day night at the St. James A. M. E. church in Avondale. An interesting pro- gramme has been prepared and the pub lie is invited to attend. The annual ad- dress will be made by Prof. ". J. Echols of Birmingham. Remarks will also be made by Prof. H. V. Allgood, superinten- cation.
 c. B. Mosely is principal of the school and reports that the past year has been very successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
IS
 A GREAT SUCCESS
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS ENTER TAINMENT FOR VULCAN FUND AT BIJoU LAST NIGHT-NEAT SUM REALIZED.

The entertainment given at the Bijou theatre last night for the benefit of the Vulcan fund proved to be great success. The attendance was gratifying and it is estimated that a neat sum will be real ized from the sale of tickets The per- formance consisted of music both vocal and instrumental, recitations acrobatic work and one-act drama. Although there were many who participated each one did creditably.
 The acrobatic work of the Miles broth CTS was exceedingly clever. These young men did some tricks that would be ap- preclated from professional athletes and several of their feats were decidedly orig inal. They were literally applauded. The Roman ladder work of the Birmingham Athletic team was also good. The team did some difficult feats of strength and balancing and gave very interesting performance.
 The musical numbers were also ex- celent. As a preliminary to the regular performance and during the intermission the Pollock Stephens orchestra of thirty pieces gave some selections that were played nj brilliant style and were received with marked appreciation For an anna teur organization the orchestra is indeed creditable. Much of its excellence is due to the careful training of Prof. Douth- waite. MT. and Mrs. Chalifoux were to
 -.t-f- ls.. cot,t md the audience was denied the pleasure of hearing these two clever musicians play. The violin solos of MT. Chalifoux are al- ways a treat Mrs. Cora Watzen Foster sang solo that elicited much applause. A feature of the programme was the cne-act drama, Her Picture" MT. Louis Hell as Tom Dalton, young man very much in love- interpretated his part skill fully and the other members of the cast gave very good performance for anna teurs.
 The complete programme given last night was as follows;
 By the Pollock-Stevens orchestra: March-Hunting Club ...... Douthwaite Intermezzo--"Loye and Passion .Mesina Two Step-'Anona" .......... Vivian Grey COrnet SOlO-'B BeyOnu luo pdeSS oA
 Paradise" ........ ........ ....''...h hlns Two Step-"Navajo" .......... Van Alstine 'Halelujah Chorus .............. Handel North Highland Glee Club, with Orches-
 tra Accomp.
 Character Sketch. James Whitcomb Riley
 Mr. Omar V. Fowler. Soprano Solo-"Come Where the Lin
 dens Bloom" ....................... Buck
 Mrs. Cora Wazen Foster. Acrobatic Work ........... Miles Bros.
 INTERMISSION.
 selection-"S "Sunbeams and Shadows.
 ........ ........ ...-........ ....-.. .helser
 Pollock Stephens Orchestra Drama in one act, Her Picture"......
 ...... ........... ......Rachel E. Baker Cast of characters
 Jack Remington, an artist. ...Dr.
 ........ ................... Lorenzo l-uckle Tom Dalton ................ MT. Lotus Hell Ruth Mallory ........ Miss Minnie Wright Marjorie Remington. Miss Willie Cherry Scene-Jack Remington's Studio in Lon don. Time, Winter.
 Roman Ladders. Birmingham Athletic
 ........ .............. ............... Team
 Pollock Stephens Orchestra
 Stage under the direction of Dr. James E. Dedman.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
HELD PROMINENT PLACE.
Zamacona Was Strong Supporter o
 Diaz's Administration.

Mexico City, May 31.-The death oi Manuel Zamacona, one of the judges of the supreme court, removes one ot the old-time liberals and supporter of President Diazs administration. He had held the position of minister oi foreign relations and was for some time Mexican minister at Washington He left directions for simple and unostentatious funeral.
 President Diaz was one of the chie mourners at the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
EXCURSION RATES
To Eastern Cities Via Savannah and
 Steamships.

The Central of Georgia railway and it's connections sell excursion tickets to east ern cities and return via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company or Merchant and Miners Transportation company, at greatly reduced rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For fur ther information apply to nearest ticket agent or E. H. Fell. Travelling Passenger Agent, Birmingham, Ala. s-1-eod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
To Award scholarshlps.

The alumni of the University of Virgin ia are requested to meet next Thursday afternoon at 3:9O o'clock at the office of Dr. Hardee Johnston, over Doster Nor thington's drug store, for the purpose of awarding one or more alumni scholar ships. full attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Mr. cIeveIand peolInes

Mexico City, May 31.--Grover Cleve land has written to the American Fourth of July committee thanking them for the invitation to address his fellowcountrymen in Mexico on the American national holiday, but saying that his engagements preclude his ac. ceptance of the invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
MOUGHoN-PERKINS.
Quiet Wedding of Two We'll Known
 Young People Last Night.

Miss Georgia. Perkins and Thomas Moughon were married at the home of Miss Perkins on Seventh avenue last night. 1t was very quiet wedding on account of the recent death of the brides father.
 Only few relatives and friends were present After the ceremony the couple went to w. s. Moughon's residence with the wedding party where they will be at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Circus Man Gets New Trial.

Jefferson Oty, Mo, May 31.-John M. Sepeyer, a circus performer, who killed his young son in tent at Kan sas City in 1902 by cutting his throat with a knife, and who was found guilty and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary, was granted a new trial on technicality today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
GET NEW TRIALS.
Improper Evidence Was introduced,
 Into the Case.

Jefferson City, Mo. May 31.-The Missouri supreme court today reversed and remanded the cases of Robert Boatwright, E. Ellis and D. Brumley, who were convicted in Lawrence county of getting money on a fake foot race at Webb City and sentenced each to three years in the peniten tiary. The opinion holds that i'm proper evidence was admitted at the trial.
 The amount secured in the alleged foot races is estimated at from $50,00c ot $150,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows:
 William F. McMillan of Demopolis to Miss Magdalene A. Mills; Thomas Mong- hon of Birmingham to Miss Georgia Per kins; w. T. Kelley of Vanderbilt to Mrs. L.. Donaldson; J. D. Jackson of East Bir- mingham to Miss Davie IcCagiren; J. M Fischer of Wankegan. Ills, to Miss Elgie Lowry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Miss Minta Ethel Hewlett.

Miss Minta Ethel Hewlett, sister of T. c. Hewlett, aged 43 years, died Monday night at the family residence on the cor ner of Fifth avenue an. Twenty-frst street The funeral services were con- ducted from the residence yesterday after noon and the interment was in Oak Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
To oroanIze Poultry Association.

A meeting will be held next Thursday night at the city hall for the purpose of recognizing the Birmingham Poultry and Pet Stock association, A movement will also be started to have a poultry show in Birmingham next fall. All poul- try raisers and others interested are in- vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Low Rates to Atlantic City.

The Central of Georgia Ky. June 1st to June 9th. inclusive. will sell tickets to Atlantic City, N. J.. account American Medical Association via Savannah, steamer to Baltimore or Philadelphia, thence rail, for $32.55 round trip. good to leave Atlantic City returning not later than June 18th. Tickets include meals and berth on steamer. For further in- formation apply to.
 k. II. FELL. T. P. A., Phone 976 No 1921 First Avenue.
 5-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Burtiss Ora Watson.

Burtiss Ora Watson, the -19 months old daughter of MT. and Mrs L. A. Watson, died Monday at their residence in Green Springs. The funeral services were con- ducted from there yesterday and the in- torment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Quarantine Partially Lifted.

Washington, May S1.-Consul Gen eral Hanna at Monterey has tele- graphed the state department that Texas has lifted the quarantine against Monterey to persons reporting at the United States consul general i've days in succession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
pr. Charles Rlaeh

Dr. Charles Blach died last night at 11:3o o'clock at the residence of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Colman Blach, ITO Sixth avenue. from paralysis. The deceased was 75 wears old and father-in-iaw of Colman BIacb of the firm of J. Blach & Sons, and was also a brother of Julius Blach. He leaves two daughters. Mrs. Colman Blach and Miss Flora Blach, and a son, MT. Bert Blach The dead man was we'll known in Birm- ingham.
 The time of the funeral has not yet been set. but the ceremony will be pri- yata and there will be no flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Mrs. Kate Blair.

Mrs. Kate Llair, aged 2s years, died yesterday at her residence 1214 South Twelfth street. The funeral services will be conducted from the Eleventh avenue Methodist church this afternoon and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
onIy peveIoped Property.

This matter was brought up first look ing somewhat toward a consolidation of the three companies and it was the de- sire of the parties interested to know the amount of ore and coal owned by the respective companies, but so far as he had been able to learn, MT. Maben said, the report only covered so much territory as had been developed, or on which open ings had been made or tests pits sunk. In this way, a very large body of ore, probably of each of the companies. had been left out of the reckoning, and it would seem that the company who had gone the farthest in testing their field would receive the greater tonnage, though in reality 1t might not own as much ore or coal as the other parties.
 Market Too Much DemoraIlzed.
 As a result of the favorable report SUD- posed to have been made on the ore and coal properties of the Tennesse company 1t is rumored that a bull pool is being or- ganized in New York to boom the stock of that company. Local people, however, are not inclined to credit this rumor for the reason that the demoraIlzed condition of the stock and iron markets and the un- settled conditions regarding the labor question are such at this time as to dis courage bull movement in coal and iron stocks.
 On the New York Stock exchange yes terday. Tennessee stock opened at 34A and closed at S5iA.
 No one directly interested in the report is willing to give out any statement as to the relative values of the properties of the three companies as fixed by the com mission of experts. Whatever this valua- ton may b tt is generally believed that it will not have serious effect on the market value of the stock of these three companies.
 It seems to be the general impression that the report will not be given out for publication until the three presidents have conferred with their boards of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Petitions In Rankruptcx.

The following petitions in bankruptcy have been filed:
 Ed Darten of Birmlngham; liabilities. s71 90; assets. $37.
 Joseph Golightiy of Birmingham; liabil- tiles, s907 .35; assets, $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Ennlneers Elect M. cadIa.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 31.-The con. yention of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers elected M. Cadle of Se- dalia, Mo, first assistant grand chief engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Ed. S. Shirley,

Ed S. Shirley aged 29 years, a we'll known
 painter in Birmingham, died Monday night at Hilman hospital The funeral services were conducted from the parlors of Shaw & Son yesterday afternoon and the interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Increase In Capital.

The Virginia Investment company filed articles in the probate court yesterday increasin gthe capital stock of the corpo- ration from 5000 to $15OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Mexican. conuress AdIourns.

Mexico City, May 31.-Congress ad. journed today. The work of the ses- sicn has been routine, including the passage of approximation bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
EAST LAKE CASINO.

All the week, with matinees Tues day, Thursday and Saturday af- ternoon--"The Dixie Troubadours, presenting vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Bank clearlngs.
chambers a candldate.

A. G. Chambers of Birmingham has an- nounced himself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

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Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Tuesday, Ma

Birmingham, Tuesday. May B.
 Since Saturday all portions of the cot ton belt have been visited by showers. On Saturday heavy rains fell in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, the heaviest being IA inches at Chandler, Okla. By Sunday the heaviest part of the rain area had progressed eastward to Mississippi and Tennessee, and on yesterday to Alabama and Georgia. Heavy rains fell In this state at Fort Deposit, Goodwater Ope- lika and Montgomery, while more moder- ate amounts are reported from all dis triets The center of the rain area Is now over Eastern Tennessee. Another de- pression appears over the southwest, though as yet 1t is not attended by rain.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ,orted by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end- Ing a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May a-Followlng Is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers, sl2 North Twentieth street. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-01
Temperature.
coLoRED SCHOOLS TO CLOSE.

w. A. MITCHELL. Observer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-03-25

In harmony with established
custom, /, Charles N. Herreid,
Governor of the State of South
Dakota, do hereby designate and
set apart
FRIDAY. April %, 1904, AS
ARBOR DAY.
The economic and climatic
value of forest growth and the
Importance of trees in promoting
the beauty and comfort of our
homes and public grounds can
hardly be overestimated.
With proportionate number
of forest and shade trees in every
county, South Dakota would
equal in natural resources and ad ;
yantages the great prairie states
of Iowa and Illinois. We have a
better climate, and the most won
derful artesian water supply. We
can have the trees if the people
will plant them.
In order to cultivate an appre-
ciative public sentiment, / earnest
lily recommend that appropriate
and instructive services be held in
all our colleges and public schools
and that part of the day be de-
i i Totes: to planting trees, Shrubs
and flowers and to the adornment
of school grounds, highways ane
ipublic parks.
4 Let this day be dedicated tt
! the establishment of the home
stead and private grounds by th,
enterprising, public spirited ane
patriotic citizens Of our splendi.
4 commonwealth.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
have hereunto set my hand an,
j caused the Great Seal Of the Stat
! Of South Dakota to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol, il
/ [seall the City of Pierre
], this 18th day Of Marc
a. D. 1904.
CHARLEs N. HERRE1D.
! By the Governor,
Q. g. BEne,
) Secretary Of State
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-03-25
SHORT HORN SALE
Here at Aberdeen on Friday,
April 9Th.

Attention is called to the adver-
tisement in another part of this
issue of w. /. Wood of Williams
port, Ohio, and w. G. Merz, Monti-.
cello. Mimi. These gentlemen are both
well known Shorthorn breeders and
have combined to make sale of reg
istered Shorthorn cattle at Aberdeen,
S. D.. Friday, April 8th, 1904.
Mr.. Wood has been breeding cattle
for rs years and has one of the best
herds in Ohio and is putting cattle
into this sale in order to establish a
trade with South Dakota farae1s and
breeders, Mr.. Merz is equally well
nown.
Come to this sale, the quality of
the stock will snit you. The offering
of the stock is all young and ready tc
go to work for the men who get them.
Write to r. W. Barclay, Auctioneer
Mason City, Ia, for copy of the
catalogue,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-03-25
TO BEAT
CRAN FORD
THE REPUBLICANS sshlNATEr COUN,
TT AND LEGISLATIVE TISsET
NEXT WEEK.
Earliest County Convention Ever
CaIIei In the County.

The Republican county convention
meets. next week Thursday. The
notice to the boys to fix up fences has
been extremely short, still most OF
the incnmbents are pretty safe from
with theirofficial tenure,
as faras convention chances go. tt
is said that Farmer Simmons of
Frederick has a candidate for treas
urer in the person OF e. G. Benjamin
OF Westport, also /. ID. Tower and e.
P. Ashford of kondell and Dan ID.
Jones OF Plana are said to be in the
ilanus uf their friends as far as aspira-
tions for handling the contents of the
treasury go. j. III. Halbert of New
Hope, deputy treasurer, is also can
didate for treasurer.
There is some talk OF candi-
dates after Judge Hauser for the
county judgeship. j. II. Perry, Amos
n. Goodman, G. j. IIute and G. M.
Stevens are mentioned in this con-
nection. The fact that the county
Judges salary has jumped from 5000
a year to $4,000 at the beginning of the
next term accounts for so many
of the ulawyers being willing to
assume the burden of official duties
pertaining to the county judgeship.
AS one of them said, ''it's a snap" 1t
comes with it an elegant office room,
in the new courthouse also.
New commissioners are to be elect
eel in the Frederick and Groton dis
tricts to succeed Lewis j. Johnson
and e. A. WiImsen. No opposition
lhas developed to the nomination Of
these gentlemen to succeed them
selves.
There has no opposition manifested
itself yet to the denomination Of the
legislative members from this county,
aud it looks as If they could all keep
their jobs il they want them and can
defeat the democratic nominees