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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
WORK WILL BEGIN ON COTTON MILLS Stockholders of lde Mills Elect
 Officers STOCK IS ALL SUBSCRIBED Investors in the Enterprise Include We'll Known Jacksonville People as We'll as Many Eastern
 Capitalists.
STOCK IS ALL SUBSCRIBED

Jacksonville, May 16.-(Special.)- )-Tht stockholders of the Ide Cotton mills met at this place on the 18th inst. and elected officers and directors as follows; Presi- dent J. s. Henry; vice president, J. W. Hawke; secretary and treasurer, George P. Ide; directors. J. E. Henry, J. w. Hawke George P. Ide, L. K. Quimby L. w. Grout. John F. Rowan, Walter Dean, H. L. Stevenson and Frank J. Burke.
 The stock of the mill has been taken by local citizens and eastern people in about equal proportion Among the eastern stock holders are the following we'll known names: J. E. Henry. the millionaire lumber man of Lincoln, N. H.; Hon. H. c. Ide, vice governor of the Philippine islands; L. K Quimby, capitalists and bank director of Lyndon, Vt; 10. T. 1de, president of the Merchants National bank of St Johnsbury, Vt, and the E. H. and T. K Ide company of the same place. J. w. Hawke is secretary and treasurer of the 27,O00 spindle mill at Piedmont, in this county, and he is one of the best cotton men in the south.
 The local officers, directors and stock holders are from the wea1thiest and most substantial of our citizens.
 The capacity of the local mill is to be Il 000 spindles and work toward it's erec- tion is to be begun immediately. A cen tract for the manufacture of 100000 brick at this place has been let, and the as- sembling of other material for the mill has already begun. It is estimated that the mill will be in operation by the time the new cotton crop comes in.
 The Alabama Investment company, com posed of citizens of Jacksonville, who own about 5000 acres of mineral, timber and farm land in this vicinity, and do- mated forty acres of land to the mill company. This land, being rich in natural resources and being situated along the lines of the Southern and the Seaboard Air Line railroads, Is a very valuable piece of property.
 The Alabama Investment company was organized for the purpose of taking over the property of the old defunct land com rany thus avoiding litigation and placing themselves in a position to donate the site for the new mill company.
 The officers of this company are as fol- lows: IT. l.. Stevenson, president; George P. Ide, secretary and treasurer; directors. II. l.. Stevenson, Walter Dean, George P Ide, John F. Rowan. l.. w. Grant, C.. w. Dougette, George Crow, W. B. As- bery and Frank J. Burke, all of whom are large stockholders in the cotton mill com pany.
 In the organization of these two com panies the people of Jacksonville and of the country immediately contiguous have subscribed to the amount of over $SO,OOO, which fact speaks well for their progress siveness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
OPELIKA IS TAKING
 NEW LEASE ON LIFE
PROSPECT OF NEW ELECTRIC LINE IS INSTiLLING HEALTHIER SPIRIT INTO THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF ALL.

Opelika, May 16.-(Special 1.-The organ ization of the Opelika Railway. Light and Power company was effected few days since by the election of the following officers: J. B. Green, president; Rush Taylor, first vice president; Barlow Smith, second vice president; w. c. Rob- inson, secretary and treasurer.
 The leading spirits in this movement are such men as J. B. Green of the Bank of Opelika, E. L. Andrews of the whole sale firm of Andrews. Tucker & Co.,. M. T. Trawick of the oil mill of Trawick & Jernigan, Barlow Smith, T. Warehouse man, Rush Taylor, attorney, and the plan is to run railway from Opelika to Aub- arn and furnish light and power for both places. The capital stock is to be $3OO,- OOO MT. Taylor is in New York at pres ent making final arrangements. This en- terprise will mark the beginning of new era in the history of this town and sec ton. It will infuse new life into the town and stimulate renewed energies in the direction of manufacturing enterprises.
 Already a number of large concerns are writing to find out more about this place as suitable location for manufacture of various lines. With the excellent freight rate and the natural location Opelika Is destined to outstrip many of her sister towns in the march of progress. There is healthier spirit dominating the minds and hearts of the citizens and with the installation of this new electric power and the operation of an electric line the town will take on new life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ANOTHER ELECTRIC LINE ID BE BUILT Will Connect the 0ecaturs With
 MouIton OPENS UP A RICH SECTION Commercial Club of Decatur Elects Officers for the Year-Riq Saw
 Log Deal Involves
 $12,ooo.
OPENS UP A RICH SECTION

New Decatur, May 16.-(Speeial )-Par- ties from the Decaturs. Florence and elsewhere are contemplating the build ing of an electric street railroad from this city to Moulton, in Lawrence coun- ty, a distance of about twenty miles or more. If built the road will carry not only passengers but freight as well.
 The proposed line will run through one of the richest coal, iron, timber and agricultural sections in Alabama. The mountains and hills, over which the road would cross are full of coal and iron while the Moulton valley on the other side of the mountains is rich in timber which has never been disturbed by the woodsman's ax. and the soil of that val ley is rich enough to raise all kinds of farm crops.
 The American Oak Tanning company of this city uses yearly thousands of cords of chesnut and chesnut oak wood for tanning purposes and it is said that they have used nearly all this wood that is in easy reach of the city and will. therefore, soon have to look for this class of timber elsewhere. There are vast quantities of chesnut and chestnut oak along the proposed line of this road and for this reason the building or the roau would mean much for the American Oak Tanning company. And then again if the road was built this city could make pig iron almost as cheaply as can Birming- ham, Sheffield and other places for it would place vast quantities of iron ore and coal at the very doors of the city.
 This line of road has been surveyed sev- eral times and various companies have at times been formed to construct a steam road, but as many times the project has fallen through from failure to in- terest capital in it. It is believed now. however that there is strong likeli- hood of an electric line being construct ed on or near the old survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
SCHOOLS ENDING
 PROSPEROUS YEAR
THIS IS COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT PRATT CITY AND APPRoPRI- ATE EXERCISES WILL BE HELD. OTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, May 6-(Special)-Thi is commencement week with the Pratt City public schools. Yesterday morning the Rev Dr. w. E. Foust preached the com mencement sermon at the First Methodist church to one of the largest congregations ever gathered in this city.
 The final exercises will be held at the First Baptist church next Thursday night. This closes one of the most successful years in the history of the schools.
 The colored schools of the city carried out the following programme yesterday at the colored Baptist church:
 Song-Choir.
 Prayer-The Rev. J. B. Miller.
 Solo-"rhe Heavenly Song" Ella Will son.
 Scripture Reading-The Rev. H. w. Dawson.
 Anthem-"Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Gates"
 Sermon-The Rev. w. c. Bradford
 Anthem-"Ne carer My God to Thee"
 Wednesday night the graduating exer- cises will be held at the First Baptist church. The Rev. Dr. l. D. Steele will deliver the address to the graduating class On Thursday night commence ment exercises proper will be held.
 The president of the Alumni society has issued the following invitation to the members of the alumni: "The alumni of the Pratt City high school are requested to be present at the commencement exer- oises at the First Baptist church Wednes- day and Thursday evening" each wearing class colors Seats will be reserved for all members of the Alumni society"
 Work Begun on Street.
 The street force commenced work to- day on the new streets ordered opened by the council at it's last meeting. The largest of the new streets Is Dueah street. that will connect East Highlands with North Highlands. To open tnls street 1t will be necessary for the BIT mingham Southern Railway company to build another trestle, which will probably be done in the near future.
 Police News.
 Tn the police court this morning Gen. eral Jackson and Green Gray were ar raiRned before Mayor Hudnall, charged with Sunday gaming. They were nned s7 5O and costs each. Rosa Savage was fined s7 50 on a charge of engaging in an affray.
 Interest in Coming Event.
 Considerable interest Is being mani- fested in the coming entertainment to be given under the auspices of the ladies' auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians at the A. 0. H. hall on North High lands Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
CHANGES MAY BE
 MADE IN SCHOOLS
Changes Talked of in Agricul-
 .turaI Institutions
CONTRIBUTION FOR VULCAN
Commissioner Poole Will Be Able to Contribute Something Under $500 Month Toward
 the Fund.
BY HERvEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, May 16.-(Special.) )-In spite of lack of confirmatory facts there is a pretty general impression that at the forthcoming meetings of the trus- | tees of the various agricultural schools | Of the state some changes are to be made which will extend not only to methods of practice. but to officials. It has not been possible to get this impression veri- fled by either the agricultural or edu- cational departments, but it is certain that something is doing somewhere. Superintendent of Education Hill and Commissioner of Agricultural and Indus tries Poole were out visiting the schools last week and have had little to say con- corning this trip other than in general way.
 Professor Hill was out of the city to- day and Mir Poole would not say what was found, nor would he give any de- tailed information about the inspection. Asked if all the schools had compiled with the law regarding experiment sta- tions he replied in the affirmative. He would not say, however, that they were doing the work they should
 Under the law the governor, superin- tendent of education and commissioner of agriculture make three of the board of five of each school They therefore control each school Three of these boards have been called to meet here this week, that of the Ninth district, located at Blountsvile, May 19; the third. Abbe- vile, and the Eighth at Athens, May 20. The balance will hold sessions later in the month and during the first week in June.
 It is thought that if there are faults to be found they will lie in the failure to properly appreciate the instructions to put in and fully keep in running order the agricultural training departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
INVITATIONS RECEIVED.
Miss Louise Morgan Nunnelee to
 Marry Seaborn J. Moseley, Jr'

Tuscaloosa, May 16.-fSpecial)-"Mr and Mrs. James H. Nunnelee request your presence at the marriage Of their daughter, Louise Morgan, to MT. Sea born J. Moseley, Jr., on Thursday even ing. June second, one thousand, nine nun dred and four. nine o'clock, at home.
 The above invitations are being received with more than ordinary interest here'
 The bride, who is fair representative of one of Alabama's oldest and most prominent families. was born and reared in Tuscaloosa and received her educa- tion at the Tuscaloosa Female College. Since removing with her parents, the Hon. and Mrs. James H. Nunnelee to Selma, she has visited In the city and has a host of friends here who wish TOT her every happiness. She is niece or Mrs. Harriette E. Eddins of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
MUCH INTEREST IN
 THE FLOWER SHOW
PEOPLE OF BEssEMER WILL CON- PETE FOR NUMEROUS PRIZES. COUNCIL MEETING FOR TO- NlGHT-oTHER NEWS ITEMS.

Bessemer, May 16.-(Special.)-The flower show will open at the new armory tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Much Interest is being manifested in this event and already a number of entries have been made. Twelve handsome prizes will be awarded.
 The prizes to be contested for are:
 One large lamp offered by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, Bir- mingham.
 One silk umbrella, by the Burger Dry Foods company, Birmingham.
 One handsome vase, by Loveman, Jo- ,eph and Loeb, Birmingham.
 One cut glass bowl by Carrel Jewelry company, Bessemer.
 One handsome vase, by J. Jaffe, Bes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Will Make Contribution.

Regarding the probable resources of the agricultural department available for ap- plication to the aid of the Vulcan fund Commissioner of Agriculture Poole is not yet certain. He will turn over to those having in charge the big iron man at the St. Louis exposition as much money every month as he can spare of the $500 allowed him for the purposes of exhibi- ton.
 There are some who seem to think that the acting governor would have been en- tirely justifable in authorizing the ex- penditure of as much money as is need ed to put the Vulcan movement "on easy street." citing many other cases as pre- cedent. The law says that the commis- sioner of agriculture shall make exhib- it's of the resources of the state at fairs and expositions and that there shall be allowed for this and other advertising ex- penses the sum of $500 per month. Those who think the appropriation could have been made with propriety point out that it would be impossible to put in any ex- hibit and maintain it on $500 per month, consequently it was the purpose of the law, though not stating so specifically to approve of expenditure in this way from the department of agriculture when such funds were on hand.
 In support of this position it is recall ed that Commissioner Lane made exhib- ition at Atlanta, Commissioner Culver at Nashville and Commissioner Poole at Buffalo, and the State fair at Birming- ham. Expenses incident to these outlays were approved by the executives and nothing said of it. At the last session of the legislature Governor Jelks would not approve any appropriation for the St. Louis exposition because he was afraid that with the reduction in the tax rate the treasury could not stand 1t. Acting Governor Cunningham is following out the letter of the law as interpreted by the attorney general, though 1t would give him the greatest pleasure to do anything he could to secure an adequate representation of the resources of the state at St. Louis.
 There is being prepared now a state ment of the resources and advantages of the state, to be issued by the department of agriculture in pamphlet form, which will be distributed at the worlds fair by representatives of the department It is the purpose of the commissioner to have the state divided into four great sections in this write up and deal with each sep arately. One will be the Tennessee val ley, another the black belt. another the piney woods section and still another the mineral belt. Experts in each line will data and 1t is expected that the book will be one of the best ever issued by any southern state.
 There will also be issued folder thai will have a map of the state and several pages of information that any one inter- ested may get quickly. This will be also given out at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
May Be From Phenix City.

Phenix City. May 16.-(Special)-A tele- gram received today stated that Joe Thompson. young man killed by a train Saturday night at Zebulon, Ga. is thought to have been a resident of Phenix City. The telegram was from the mar. shal, who inquired the name of Thomp. sons parents Up to this hour his peo- pie have not yet been located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Will Go to Nashville.

Columbus, Ga, May 16.-(Special.) )-The newly organized camp of Sons of Con federate Veterans of thls city is to send a number of veterans to the reunion at Nashville, paying all the expenses. Ihe Columbus guards and the city hght guards today agreed to give dress par ade at Wildwood park next Sunday afternoon, the proceeds of which will go to swell the fund The Coulter light in- fantry of Girard, Ala, will be invited 10 join in the parade and will probably par ticipate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

seme;.
 One white damask table cloth. by Err lick & Lefkovits.
 One jardiniere and stand. by Lewis Hardware company.
 One handsome vase. by Lee Moody & Co.
 One handsome vase, by Bessemer Cor nice Works.
 One table cover, by F. Brick
 One silver hat brush, by Grand hotel. One large bottle toilet water by w. L. Rush & Co.
 In addition to the flower exhibits there will be refreshments and music. One of the features of the evening will be the lecture by William H. Lindsay of Blr- mingham on the growing and culture of flowers.
 The committee that will pass on the exhibits is as follows: For flowers, ferns and cut flowers, Dr. Frank A. Adams, Dr. T. F. Robinson, U Schwa- bacher; for fruits and vegetables. Hon. J. Van Huey, Maj. W. c. McTyeire, Prof. J. M. Dill
 From the enthusiasm that is being manifested in the flower show it prom ises to be one of the most successful events of the season.
 Council Tomorrow Night.
 The mayor and aldermen will hold their regular semi-monthly session at the coun- ell chamber tomorrow night. Some im- portant matters will probably come be- fore the body. One of these questions will concern the waterworks. It is thought that some definite action will be taken in regard to the water supply at this ses- sion.
 The Rev. MT. Gavin Called.
 At the meeting of the congregation of the First Baptist church yesterday the Rev. D. $. Gavin was unanimously called to the pastorate of the church. While MT. Gavin has not made his decision, vet 1t IS generally thought that he will accent the call and enter upon his work at once. At the morning service yesterday MT Gavin preached an able sermon.
 ihe Rev. MT. Gavin is native of Ala ' bama, having graduated from the South erh university at Greensboro. He later graduated rom the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville. and has served as pastor of the church at Okalona, Miss, and other cities. Mir eTaVin will conduct series of meetings at the First Baptist church this week. Fans Are EIated. The Bessemer ball fans are very much pleased with the fine showing that the Bessemer team made this afternoon bv defeating Anniston by a score of to 4 Next Thursday at Fourth Avenue park the team will open the season in this city, when the Marvel City boys will play the Sheffield team.
 Writing Essays. The students of the Bessemer high school wrote their annual essays today. contesting for the prize offered by the board of education. The subject on which the students wrote was 'Is an Examina- ton Test of Education?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Personal and General.

The grand jury of the Bessemer city court reconvened this morning after a recess of several weeks
 The little 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. H. B. Rockett died last night after a short illness.
 Mrs. w. D. Taylor has returned home after a pleasant visit to Meridian, Miss.
 Capt. w. H. H. Judson has gone to St. Louis, where he will attend the meeting of the Worlds Press congress.
 MT. George Houston of North Birming- ham was in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Personal and General.

Mrs. s. J. HarrelI is critically Ill at her home on Second street.
 The Young Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church served ice cream today at Oliver's on Second street
 There will be Japanese entertainment at the First Methodist church next Fri day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
NOTICE.

About one hundred and seventy bales of damaged cotton will be sold on Friday, goth inst, by sealed bids, sellers reserving right to re- feet any CT all bids. Sale at 2 D. m. ADAMS & SHARPE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
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 of Tours
 Apply to HENDERSON BROTHERS, General Agens, r and 19 Broadway, New York. or R. w. Luckett' Agent, Union Depot, or Harrison Houpt. Ill 18th st.. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Be sure to attend the auc- tion sale of horses and mules at Fies & Sons' stables at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Indigestion,
 Constipation, Dyspepsia a and 'Wsak Kidneys

 are foes to good health. c Il r e them at once by taking the Bit ters. It never fails even in the most severe cas- es. Doctors en- dorse it. Try a bottle. It is also unequaled as a preventive of
 M alaria, Fever and Ague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Declarations of Incorporation.

The following new declarations of in- corporation have been filed for record in the office of the secretary of state
 Opelika Railway, Light and Power company, Opelika; capital stock. $300. .0o0; incorporators. J. B. Greene, F. L. AY- drews. M. T. Trawick, Barto Smith, Rush Taylor. The company will build a line to Auburn six miles away, and generate power for general use.
 Turner, Day & Wordsworth, handle makers. Louisville, Ky. to establish a branch at Decatur. The capital is $667. 800.
 Brewton oil and Manufacturing com pany, Brewton; capital stock, s50,000; in- corporators, c. l.. Sowell. Jr., w. Y. Jer- nigan, A. W. McGowan. Jr, James I. Robbins and J. E. Finley.
 President McT1wain of the proposed Presbyterian college, was in the city to- day to look over the sites offered by Montgomery. He was shown over them by a committee and left on a late train for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
New Officers Elected.

The following new officers of the Com mercial club have been elected for the coming twelve months; President. H. B. Beard; vice president, B. L. Malone; sec- retary, VIII w. Nelson; treasurer, George A. Hoff; trustees, E. c. Payne, M. C.. Burch, H. B. Beard, w. A. Bibb, H. D. Scott. L. W. Borton, E. H. Allison, B. w. Malone, Will w. Nelson.
 The Commercial club Is one Of the live business organizations of the south This club also belongs to the State Conner cal and Industrial association and also to the Four States Immigration league. This latter organization is doing much towards the upbuilding of the south In the way of inducing farmers to locate.
 One of the biggest saw log deals that has been made in this section for many months has just been eonsummated by M. c. Camody for the Huntsville Lum- Der comapny.
 MT. Camody purchased from Meyers & Spencer. of this city and also from H. A. Sherrod of Courtland, logs to the amount of s12,000 The deal was for cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Rain has fallen here since o'clock and promises to keep up all night. It will be worth many thousands of dollars, as the crops were in lad shape. This will bring them out and insure large yield under ordinary conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

We make the best c...s Tn town Aga Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Conference in Decatur.

The Decatur district conference will be held in Decatur on May 26-29 and one oi the largest attendances in the history oi the conference is expected. A number oi visitors from a distanceare also expected to be present.
 The following programme mas been ar- %need for the meeting
 Relations of Sunday schools to mis- sions-Rev. s. T. Slaton.
 Importance of home missions-Rev. J. T. Miller
 Our obligations to those we have sent to foreign fields-Rev. D. l.. Parrish.
 Importance of getting every member to contribute and how to do it.-ReV. d. u, Ellis.
 The following compose the committee on examination: For license and admis- sion, s. R. Emerson, R. A. Thompson, w. G. Henry. For orders, 10. M. Glenn, w. D. Parrish, G. W. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

J. E. worswick & Co.,. shoe dealers, have filed voluntary petition in bank ruptcy in the United States court, and W. B. Snodgrass. appointed receiver. re- ports liabilities are ,5sl, with assets of x7915