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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

"The Team of 1904" by Capt R. s. Reyn- olds; "The Scrubs" by Prof. G. N' Mitcham; "Yaie," by Coach II. J. Dona- hue; Some "Reminiscences, by Dr. J. T.. Anderson; "The Ladies" by Mrs Tom Bragg Dr. George Petrie presided as toastmaster
 Invitations are out announcing the mar riaee of Prof G. N Mitcham of this place and Miss Julia Traylor of Gabbettville, Ga, December 2l. Professor Mitcham is professor of geology and mining engineer ing in the Alabama Polytechnic institute. Miss Traylor has visited Auburn and has a large number of friends here.
 Mrs. Beeman of St. Albans. Vt, sister of Dr. o. D. Smith, Is visiting her rela- lives in Auburn.
 The annual debate between the WIrt and Websterian Literary societies of the college took place last week. A large and appreciative audience was in attendance. The subject discussed was Resolved, That Japan Rather Than Russia Should Control the Far East" The Wirt society represented by c. K. Gould of Mobile and J. A Miller of Calhoun. upheld the af- firmative, and the Websterian society, rep resented by J. M. Poyner of Dale and c. c. Certain of Madison. spoke for the nega- tive. The committee of judges. composed of the Rev. c. c. Pugh and Profs. J. R. Rutland and A Bogard. rendered the decision in favor of the affirmative. In the opinion of the judges the represen- tatives of the negative were decidedly better in literary style of speech and in delivery, and the affirmative won only by the force of the argument submitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, the O. L. Gregory Vinegar company, Will on the 22d day of Decem- Der, 1904, at the hour of 10 o'clock a n, a, the front door of the Jefferson county court house. in the city of Birmingham m state of Alabama, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand 300 shares of the capital stock of the Mayfield oil company. shown by cer- tifcates Nos. %. 8. 36 S7, s8, 137, 138, 139 40 and Al, for fifty shares each, which certificates of stock were issued to c. H. Scholar and by him transferred and assigned to The O. L. Gregory Vinegar company and which stock Is now held by the City National Bank of Paducah, Ky, as collateral Proceeds of said sale to be paid over to the City National bank of Paducah, Ky.
 THE O. L. GREGORY VINEGAR CO. (By O. L. Gregory. President City Na-
 tional Bank, by J. c. Utterback,
 Cashier.
 This December 10, 1904. 12-11-10t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
CARNIVAL HAS CLOSED.
Merchants at Marion Were Not satIs-
 fled With It.

Marion, December F. Special 1.-The Red Mems carnival closed Saturday night. The best citizens of the town and community are glad to see the end come. The street fair has been a source of quite a good deal of annoyance and of dissatisfaction, especially to the mer- chants. They say that it took out the money from the country and was not bringing them the trade.
 Money matters of our town and country are especially easy. The financial con dition that exists is better than the coun- try has known since the war between the states.
 Labor has become the question of the day with planters. The negroes have more money than usual and will not join themselves by labor contracts to the planters. It is even a hard matter for people to get their winter supply of wood on account of the scarcity of labor.
 The health of the community is good. MT. Ingram Foster Is rapidly recovering from an attack of Typhoid fever.
 The farmers who have oats sowed are delighted with the prospects for making a big oat crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

Montgomery originated with the Mont gomery County Agricultural club and is being fostered by that organization. Pres ident M. B. Houghton of the organiza- tion, is one of the leaders, as he is one of the foremost farmer enthusiasts of the state. It is proposed to gather samples and showings for all the crops of the state, to study them and help to adver- tise the section. Stock raising will be encouraged and farmers will be urged to diversity their products so as to give the soils of Alabama ample chance for the versatility they are capable of de- veloping.
 More Cheerful News.
 Montgomery merchants and business men are great deal more cheerful over the cotton price outlook now than they were a few days ago, and a careful view of the situation has given them hope of a return to a high level of prices It Is well known that the crop of the sea,on stands alone and must furnish every demand for the staple. No stocks were brought over from last year and the new crop is all the spinners have to draw on. It is very natural for the spinners and their friends to take advan- tase of the department estimate of 12,- 162700 bales to hammer the price down, but the logic of the situation is with the grower and a little judgment and patience, will many think, leave him mas ter of the field. Every effort is being made to induce those with cotton left to hold it. At the boil weevil conven- tion in Shreveport this week the Ala bama delegates will urge this course. The opinions of the Alabama department of agriculture will be summarized in an address to the people to be issued by Commissioner Poole.
 Short Mention.
 Montgomery Is soon to enjoy the con venience of a modern steel bridge over the Alabama river. A contract was let some time ago to the Converse Bridge Co.,, of Chattanooga, and material is being placed on the ground for construc- tion. The bridge Is to be built by the Montgomery Bridge and Improvement company, recently organized.
 w. C. Sanford, an old man, will be put on trial in the criminal court We'd neaday for the killing of James A. Achor O. Birmingham last summer.
 Acting Governor Cunningham spent Sunday with his home folks at Ensley.
 Dr. John D. Rice, pastor of Court Street M. B. church, south. will return for next year. He was importuned to go to Kansas City but remained hero at half the salary offered there.
 The members of the First Baptist church are preparing to erect handsome new house of worship.
 An election has been ordered for of- ficers of the Brandon Light artillery in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Wants to Raise Salaries.

Washington, December 12.-Senator Stewart introduced a bill to fix presi- dential and congressional salaries. It proposes to raise the salary of the President to $100.000 year, the vice president and speaker of the house of representatives to $20.000 each. and each senator, representative and dele gate to S10.000. It Is provided that the bill shall take effect March 4 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Are Prepared to Pay Profit.

New York December 12.--It was an- nounced here today that J. P. Morgan and company have given notice to the members of the Atlantic Ciast line syn dicate, formally to underwrite the bonds to pay for controlling interest in the Louisville and Nashville railroad com pany that the syndicate has been clos ed, and that they were prepared to pay the profits accruing from the operation of the syndicate to It's members The profit is said to amount to about seven per cent on the investment. including the dividend declared some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
MONTGOMERY WILL
 HOLD STATE FAIR Prominent Business Men Back
 of the Movement IDEA HAS TAKEN WELL Merchants Are Much More Cheerful Over the Cotton Price Out
 look-Farmer Is Master
 of Situation. TT
IDEA HAS TAKEN WELL

Montgomery, December 12.-(Special)- Montgomery proposes to hold a state fair next fall and the men giving the movement for such an enterprise their support are thinking and expect to act along the line of real agricultural benefit in laying out the plans. It Is proposed to make the show permanent annual feature and to secure exhibits that will accumulate the magnificent display all the year round.
 An association with capital of $5O,00o will be formed with shares at $25 each, and with the money secured in this way, buildings and grounds will be bought and fitted out. Some of the most promi- nent men in the state are on the com mittee of organization.
 To Encourage Farming.
 The idea of a permanent state fair in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
CLOSES BRILLIANT SESSION.
Annual Debate Between Literary so'
 cietles fs Held at Auburn.

Auburn. December 12.-(specfai)-The football season was closed here last Sat urday night by perhaps the most delight ful affair of It's kind ever held in Auburn, the annual football supper given by the faculty to the football men. The Young Mems Christian association hall was beau tifuiIy and artistically decorated for the occasion and the supper, served by the ladies of the faculty was enjoyed by eighty-five guests. The following toasts were responded to: Address Of welcome, President Charles c. Thach: "Our Alum ni." by Hon. T. D. Sanford of Opelika; Real Athletics" by pr. o. D. Smith;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
VIII ReoraanIze seaboard Finances,

New York. December 12.-James A. Blair, head of the banking firm or Blair & Co.,, and chairman of the executive committee of the seaboard Air Line rail- way said today that plans were being perfected to reorganize the finances of the Seaboard Air Line railroad In 1903. Blair & Co.,. Thomas F. Ryan and Boston in- terests purchased control of the property from the Williams Mddendorf. Baltimore shareholders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Local and Personal.

Gen. w. w. Brandon was a conference visitor yesterday and today. Mrs. Bran don, who is a sister of Dr. A. l.. An- drews, pastor of Church Street church has been visitor to the latter since the beginning of the conference and General Brandon came over to spend Sunday with her He was given a cordial well come by his host of friends in Selma.
 The Methodist preachers have about all left the city this afternoon and have had nothing but the kindest words for the hospitality extended by the Selmlans.
 Our people have enjoyed having them.
 Bishop Wilson left this afternoon for North Carolina, where he will preside over conference beginning Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

T. il. H. Trawick, editor.
 Pensacola District.
 Presiding elder, w. S. Wade; Pensacola, Palafox street, H. T. Johnston; Pensacola Gadsden street F. A. Rogers; Pensacola mission, supplied by G. W: Carpenter Milton and Bagdad w. T. Ellison; Pow elton J. w. Breedlove; Santa Rosa, w. G. Miller; Douglasville. supplied by A M L. Douglas; Brewton, J. M. Shofner; Castleberry, J. R. MeGlaun; Repton, F M Lowry; Monroeville, c. H. Motley Evergreen. c. s. Talley; Garland, s. J. Gibson; Georgiana, J. L. Mathewson; For rest Home, J. o. Noble; Sepulga, D. J. Hartzog; Century J. O. Lawrence; Pol lard, H. T. Strout Bay Minette, J. B. Trotter; Stockton, O. J. Goodman; United States navy, w. G. Isaacs; transferred New Mexico conference, J. M. Sollie; South Georgia conference, J. w. Shoaff
 Negro Jeffers Dies.
 The negro Louis Jeffers, who was shot by the negro constable, Judge Gayle, Sat urday night in trying to escape from the latter, died this morning at the county jai at about o'clock. The ball, which was at first thought to have been de- fiected by the rib, was found to have gone straight through the body, landing under the skin in front, where 1t was removed Saturday night. Jeffers had killed a negro boy over a nickle in crap game at Browns station Saturday after noon and was sent to town Dy the justice in charge of Gayle. At the depot Jeffers made a break for liberty and was shot. Death of an Old Lady.
 Last night at her home on Alabama street occurred the death of Mrs. J. N. Gradick, one of the oldest citizens of Selma. She is survived by two daugh- ters. Mrs. J. c. Norris and Mrs. w. H. Green. The funeral took place this after noon and was attended by large num- Der of friends of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Secretary Morton VIII Remain.

Washington, December 12.-Presi- dent Roosevelt announced today that Secretary Morton, at his earnest re- quest had consented to remain in the cabinet after March 4, as secretary of the navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

Get a bottle
 of the Bitters today from your ! druggist and
 give 1t a chance to cure you of Heartburn,
 6eIching,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Rural Carriers Appointed.

Washington, December 12-(SpeciaL)- Lewis E. Wells appointed rural carrier; John w. Wells substitute. route one. Will liam H. Terry. carrier; Morris L. Skin- ner, substitute, route No. at Dadevflle-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Will Issue Bonds for School.

Calera, December 12. (speciaD.-A peti- tion was circuated among the free hold CTS and patrons of the public school, petitioning the city council to call an election for the purpose of issuing bonds on the city to the amount of s50O0 for the construction of a modern up-to-date school building.
 At regular meeting held last We'd nesday, December T. this was unanimous ly passed upon, and an election was or dered to be held on the 9th day of January, 1905. For that purpose an exec utive and building committee was also elected. composed of the following mem- pers: Prof Glenn. Dr. J. H. Gum, MT A. L. Privett and MT. Abe stine.
 Foods sarsapariIla ensures good diges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Christmas HO|idayRates
 OVER THE SEABOARD

AIT Line hdllWay to all polntS east ana south, including Virginia, Georgia and Carolina points. Through trains Quick time and elegant service. Pullman sleep ing cars. Cafe dining cars. Be sure and ask the agent to ticket you by this route.
 For full information address
 W. E. Christian. A. G. F. A.. Att ianta. Ga.
 R. M Coffey, T. P. A.. Atlanta. Ga.
 J. G. cantrell, A. G. F. A.. Birmingham. Ala.
 M. J. McDonough. s. A. Birmingham. Ala.
 R. c. Luckett. Depot. T. A.. Birming- ham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Pensacola District.

T. H. Jones, agent; Alabama Advocate H. Trawick, editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13

Foods sarsapariIla ensures good diges- ton and strength to the vital organs. Insist upon Hoods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-13
Selma District.

c. A. Rush, presiding elder; Selma Church street, A. L. Andrews; Selma Water street, w. W. Crymes; summer field and Fairland, T. D. Albright; Centre vile. ]. E. Northcutt: Uniontown, J. F. Sanders; Faunsdale, F. l.. Loveless; De- mopolis, o. s. Welch; Dayton, George Fontaine and one to be supplied; Gaston- burg, B. F. Marshall; Arlington, J. NJ Patton; Magnolia, w. E. Mcconnell; Sweetwater. W. T. Rencher; Lower Peachtree, B. Bates; Thomasville, K. II. Lewis; student Vanderbilt university, l.. B, Green.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
ChiIian NIiners PowerfuI.

Perhaps the greatest weights borne
for any distance on mems backs are
the loads of ore brought up from the
mines of the Andes by the miners Of
Chilli. Darwin visited a copper mine
In a ravine leading from the main
range of the Cordilleras, where the
work was carried on by such primitive
means that, though the mines had
been worked in the mountains for at
least two centuries, the water was re.
moved in some by carrying it up shafts
In leather bags on mems backs.
Sir Francis Head, when visiting a
similar mine, found that all the ore
was carried up to the surface, a YER
teal climb Of $50 feet, by the miners,
and that the average weight carried
was go pounds This load was not
carried up winding stair, but up
Gotched trunks of trees, set almost up
right, one touching another.
The food of the Gillian miner, ac-
cording to Darwin, consisted of ra-
lions of sixteen figs and two small
ioaves of bread for breakfast; for din
ner boiled beans, for supper wheat
crushed and roasted. They scarcely
ever tasted meat.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
Pose as Dressmakers.

Such are the impositions practiced
on department stores by women claim
ing dresSmakers' discounts that lead
ing metropolitan house finds it neces-
sary to employ three detectives whose
exclusive task it is to verify state
ments of this character. Those enti-
tied to discounts receive credentials.
while the others are tabulated under
the classification fraudulent" Many
stores provide separate cashiers desks
for dressmaker patrons, who repair
hither for their authorized rebates. av-
eraging 10 per cent. This privilege Is
usually confined to merchandise apper-
tanning to dressmaking, and Is unavail-
able for other goods. Cut rate and
special sales are also exempt from
dressmakers' discounts.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
Where General Lee Rested.

Edward Eagleton, the comedian o1
the Olympia Comic Opera Company
playing at the Casino. tells bit OF
unwritten history about the move
ments Of Gen. Robert Z. Lee during
the six weeks which followed the sur
render Of the army of Northern Vir'
ginia at Appomattox courthouse, says
the Los Angeles Herald.
Il was only a boy then," says Eagle
ton, 'but 1 can remember when Gen.
Lee came to Montreal to rest after
the terrible struggle which he had
lust come through. / didn't know
then who he was, but l will never
forget him because he lived in one OF
my fathers houses and was often at
our house My father and his uncle
owned q block of houses in Metcalf
street known as RoXborough terrace,
numbered from l to 9. We lived in
No. 0 and Gen. Lee stayed at No. s,
HE was there for five weeks, just
about the length of time for which |
have heard since he was missing, and
none Of his best friends ever knew
where he was. He often dropped In
to discuss the recent events in the
United States with my father and
every one liked him on account of his
dignified, stately and kind ways.
although he evidently had come
without telling any one in the South
of his intentions, he made no secret
in Montreal of his identity. and he
was shown many attentions and every
respect, for his reputation had pre-
ceded him and he was among our
heroes Of the hour
when l grew older 1 used to hear
my father frequently mention the
time when Gen. Lee had been our
next-door neighbor. so he became in
delibly impressed on my memory. l
don't suppose many people know
where he was during those weeks out
side of a few people who happened
to see him in the neighborhood"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
Best in the World.

Cream, Ark, Nov. Especial AT
ter eighteen months suffering from
Epilepsy, Backache and Kidney Com
plant, Mr.. w. II. Smith of this place
is a well man again and those who
have watched his return to health un-
hesitatingly give all the credit to
Dodd's Kidney Pills. In an interview
regarding his cure, Mr. Smith says:
Il had been low for eighteen months
with my back and kidneys and also
Epilepsy. 1 had taken everything l
knew of and nothing seemed to do me
any good till friend of mine got me
to send for DOdd's Kidney Pills. l find
that they are the greatest medicine in
the world, for now am able to work
and am in fact as stout and strong as
before | took SICK
Dedd's Kidney Pills cure the Kid
neys. Cured Kidneys cleanse the blood
of all impurities. Pure blood means
good health.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
A Change of Base.

Some one told Colonel Camm Patter-
son. of Buckingham, Va, that Bates,
his body-servant during the civil war,
had been entertaining the crowd on
the court green by describing him as
lie ran from the enemy at Fort Donel-
son.
He fiourlshed his buggy whip at the
old negro as he called him to account:
Bates, you black rascal. what do you
mean by saying that l ran at Fort
Donelson?'
Law, Mars Camm, 1 declar' fore
gracious dat 1 neber said you runned,
| les 'mirated on how you natch'ly
beat eb'rybody else a-leadln' OBJ de re-
treat!'
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10
Her Best.

Harry-Evidently you are far gone on
Miss Checkworthy; but it beats me why.
i saw her the other evening dressed in
her finest, and ] must say l couldn't see
anything beautiful about her.
Dick-Ah, but you should have seen
her as | did one day last week, with her
hair in papers, and with only a calico
wrapper for gown, sitting in her own
room. clipping coupons from great pile
of securities.-Boston Transcript.
insist upon your printer using Eagle Linen
Paper for your Letter Paper. This d the
proper thing. Take no o.her-
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10

artillery had done its work on th'
heavy charging columns of the enc?
the guns were silent at a signal, and
the infantry, 10000 strong. was in
two minutes In close contact with the
men in gray. The whole battlefield
was alive with men in the turmoil oil
close fighting, and it made picture
worth seeing. We old fellows couldn't
get used to this long range business
There doesn't seem to be anything ir
it to stir the lood.'-Chicago Inter
Ocean
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1904-11-10

Two distinctly marked tendencies are
srit industry" of Texas is having upon
the railway development of that State.
One of these tendencies is retardation
of railway extension by preventing con-
struction Of new lines and the other is an
increase in freight charges, on live stock
shipments in particular.