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NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that the board
of revenue of Jefferson county, Alabama,
have ordered an election, to be held in
Jefferson county, Alabama, on the 10Th
day of June, 1904, at the established vot-
ing places in said county, for the purpose
of the qualified electors of said county
voting upon and deciding the question as
to whether or not the bonds of said
county, to the amount of 100000 shall be
issued for the purpose of constructing an
additional courthouse for the county;
said courthouse TO be built in the city of
Birmingham on land now owned by the
county in the same block wherein the
present courthouse is now situated
The amount of the proposed bond issue
is 100000 The rate of interest proposed to
be paid is AZ per cent per annum, inter-
est being payable semi-annually.
The time for which said bonds shall run
is fixed at thirty years from the LIST day
of July. 1904. the said bonds to bear date
as Of the LIST day of July, 1904; and. as
stated, the purpose for which the bonds
are to be issued is for the building or
construction of an additional courthouse
for the county In the city of Birming-
ham on land now owned by the county in
the same block wherein the present court
house is now situated.
A. ]. TARRANT,
President of the Board of Revenue of
Jefferson County. 5-12-thur4t
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DAUGHTERS MEET
IN GREENSBORO
EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
ALABAMA DIVISION BEGINS
AUSPlCloUSLY-C is ENTER
TANNING VISITORS ROYALTY.

Greensboro. May u.-(special 1.-THE
eighth annual convention of the Alabama
division United Daughters of the Con-
federacy is In session in Greensboro to-
day. Charming and distinguished women
from every part of the state are in at
tendance. Greensboro is sustaining her
reputation for hospitality, leaving no
stone unturned to entertain them.
The credential committee was called to
order at $50 and was in session one
hour.
10 o'clock by the president, Mrs. Wood,
of Troy DR.. Cobbs made the opening
prayer.
Robert Evans. a brilliant young lawyer
Of Greensboro, welcomed the daughters
In behalf of the city.
Mrs Charles Clinton Seed was then
introduced and delivered the address of
welcome.
Miss Forney of the Jacksonville chap
ter, responded in pleasing manner In
behalf of the convention.
Mrs Woods annual address was very
interesting, going largely into detail to
show the large amount of work that has
been accomplished during the past year.
Mrs. b. B. Ross, the secretary, read an
interesting report.
The report of the treasurer Mrs.
Thompson, of Tuscumbia, showed the fin-
ancial standing of the division 10 be ex-
cellent
In the afternoon the reports of the
various chapters were read by their d.
rectors.
The number of delegates present is
forty-seven. The voting strength of the
convention was declared to be eighty
four.
Mrs Clay-Clopton is present as the
guest of the convention. She was greet
ed with great applause as she came on
the rostrum and her brilliant address
was enthusiastically received. She was
the woman of the hour Immediately
after adjournment, everyone wishing to
meet her.
From until o'clock this afternoon
DR.. Hosmer entertained the convention
at delightful reception. throwing open
the Southern university for their inspec-
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Y. NJ. c. A. MEN COME
FROM WHOLE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
THE ASSOCIATION OPENS IN
BUFFAL ABOUT 1900 DELE
GATES RE PRESENT.

Buffalo, May 1.-THE international con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION of North America opened here
today. The convention marks the fiftieth
anniversary of the first international con-
vention in America, when the Internal
tional committees were formed, and the
first meeting on this continent of associa-
ton delegates was held 1t has brought
about 400 delegates, representing 600 city
associations, 700 student associations, 200
railroad associations and large number
of miscellaneous associations. The pro-
gramme includes not only meetings of the
delegates, but meetings of the women
and the members of the boys department.
Workers are present from every state in
the union, Canada, China and Japan.
The report of the International commit
tee. presented at the afternoon session,
reviewed the work of the association, and
shows that the increase in the strength
and efficiency of the state ana provincial
organizations has been steady. The asso-
Citations have found their chief field among
the young men of the cities, but now
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SUIT WITHDRAWN
In THE FAIR CASE
COMPROMISE is REACHED OVER
DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY LEFT
BY COUPLE KILLED IN AUToMo-
BILE IN FRANCE.

New York, May n.-By consent of the
Alice Oelrichs and Mrs. Virginia Wander
bilt brought by Hannah E. Nelson, moth
er Of Mrs. Charles L. Fair, was dismiss
ed here today by State Supreme Court
Justice Bishoff. A final judgment was
rendered in favor of the defendants. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles l.. Fair were killed In
an automobile accident in France in 1902.
In a statement issued after the judg-
ment had been entered, the attorneys for
Mrs. Nelson and her family, made it
known that a settlement satisfactory to
both sides had been effected. They an
nounced also that by common consent of
the persons interested, the sum paid in
final settlement would not be made pub
lic
The action was begun in February, 1903
to set aside the settlement at San Fran
cisco in August, 1902 between Mrs. Nell
son and her family and Mrs. Oelrichs and
Mrs. Vanderbilt, sisters of Charles l..
Fair, relative to the distribution of the
estates of Mr. and Mrs. Fair. Under this
agreement Mrs. Nelson received $25, 900
and other members received smaller sums
according to their relationship from $1,000
to $1,000.
Charles L. Fair left an estate valued
at about s7O0000O and it was maintained
by the Nelson's that he died before his
wife, to whom he had wiled his entire es-
tate in case she survived him.
Mrs. Oelrichs and Mrs. Vanderbilt
maintained that Fair had survived his
wife and that under the provisions of
mis- will the property became theirs.
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Personal Notes.

r. r. st. John of Cullman was here
yesterday attending the sessions of the
supreme court. He says Culman is doing
Well In eN cry way. There are plenty of fine
Strawberries and other fruit crops, and a
large amount of every kind of growing
vegetation. lie said there was very little
politics up there, and heard no one men
toned for governor but Cunningham,
who would carry, he thought, all that Sec
ton of the country II he announced.
Robert j. Lowe, former chairman of the
state democratic executive committee, and
a member of the constitutional conven-
ton, was in the city last night. accom-
ranied by Mrs. Lowe. They were on their
way to Birmingham. Mr.. Lowe said he
knew little or nothing as he had been on
the farm near Eufaula for some time and
had no chance to get posted
Col. j. j. Altman, democratic nominee
for chancellor in the northwestern chan
Gerry division, with residence in Birming-
ham, was In the city today. He came to
file his statement of expenses in the last
democratic primary. Colonel Altman's ac-
count shows every item of distribution,
even to small amounts paid for work
around the polls, giving the names of
workers. He says he wanted to be sure
to get the whole thing in. The colonel is
looking hearty and enjoyed his stay here
with many old friends.
Hon. Harry Shorter, deputy insurance
commissioner, is in Atlanta today, looking
after some insurance matters.
Mrs Robert p. McDavid and Mrs. Tom
o. Smith of Birmingham are in the city
attending the meetings of the state
bankers.
A. B. Wheeler, travelling passenger
agent of the Alabama Great Southern at
birmingham, was in the city today. He Is
looking after a nice little run of busi-
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DENTISTS IN SESSION.
Interesting Papers Read at Meeting In
Admission.

Admission, May 11-(Special)-The sec
ond days session Of the Alabama Dental
association showed that the meetings
continue to grow in interest, a large
crowd being present at every meeting.
This morning DIR. L. c. Chishalm OF An
niston read a most interesting paper,
"Reminiscences of the Past" which was
greatly enjoyed DR.. Chisholm has prac-
ticed the profession for sixty years and
his experiences during that period were
told in an interesting and happy style.
DR.. A. A. Greene of this city also read
paper on 'Antrum." The paper was
we'll prepared and contained valuable in
formation. The remainder of the morn
ing was taken up in the discussion of that
subject many instructive addresses being
made.
The afternoon session was taken up In
reports of committees and papers by DR..
II. Clay Hassell of Tuscaloosa and DIR.
ii. B. Williamson of Evergreen. DR.. Has
sells subject was Necrosis" and that
of DIR. Williamson, Treatment of Abb
cessed Teeth" The members of the asso-
citation were entertained by DIR. and Mrs.
H. D. Barr this evening at their home
on Leighton avenue No business session
was held tonight.
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MERIDIAN Is TO
HAVE BOX FACTORY
NEW COMPANY is FORMED WITH
AMPLE cAPiTAL-WORK PRO-
CROSSING RAPIDLY ON NEW
COFFIN FACTORY.

Meridian, Miss, May 11.-(Special) y
Meridian will soon have another manu-
featuring enterprise which will undoubt-
edly prove a profitable investment for the
promoters, and at the same time be The
means of giving profitable employment to
numbers of skilled men. The new enter
prise is a box factory, which will be es-
tablished at an early date by local pro-
moters with a capital of about So 600, ac-
oording to statements of those back of
the new industry. The company will be
incorporated shortly, and the necessary
capital is already in sight The raw ma
terial for the manufacture of boxes Is
plentiful and the demand Is great for
the product
F The new Meridian coffin factory now
under cons truction is progressing rapidly.
The first story of the building is COM
4 pleted and work on the remaining two
s stories will be rushed to completion The
company Is capitalized at $4,000 and
backed by local capital, will soon be in
active operation.
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DeFunlak In Charge.

e. A. Defuniak, the new general freight
agent of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road, has taken charge He will not make
any changes In the working force OF the
office 1t is understood.
The citizens of Montgomery presented
Il. c. Shepard, the retiring agent with
a handsome chest of silver He was also
given a beautiful loving cup by the MEN,
bers of the Y M. c. A., of which he was
the president. No man has ever left Mont
gomery with more expressions of sincere
regret than this popular official. He goes
to the general freight agency of the
Louisville and Nashville at Owensboro,
Ky.
The clerical makeup of the office of
Mr.. Defuniak will be as follows NJ.
Williamson, chief clerk; J. W. Sparren-
berger, private secretary; Clarence N.
Jones, chief rate clerk; C. l.. Whaley,
quotation clerk; William Opp, cores
pondence clerk; B. M Johnston, r. A.
Duff, l., s. Baber, John b. Fuller Jr.,
w. d. Shepard, f. N. Browder and w.
C. billiard. The soliciting force which
works under the general freight agent
consists of r. II. Davis. contracting
feight agent, and ]. M. Williams and
Charles II. Ryan, travelling freight
agents
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New Company Is Formed.

Tuscaloosa, May H. (Special)-The
Forset Undertaking company is the name
of the new company recently organized
here. The undertaking business was Tor
merlv under the control of J. d. Foster,
hut on account of the rapid growth it
was decided to form company. ]. Nj.
Rogers, a graduate of the Sullivan school
at St Louis, has been secured as gen.
eral manager Mr.. Foster will still have
the general superintendency OF the BUSH
ness. The following are the officers who
were elected for a term of one year:
President Norhett Harris; general man
ager secretary and treasurer j. NJ.
Rogers directors. c. c. simpson. Charles
Black, Norflett Harris, ]. G. Afford. j..
NJ. Rogers, Frank Walter, L. r. Patton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12

Selma, May 11.-(Special)- THE forty
fourth conclave of the Grand Comman-
derry, knights Templar of Alabama, Is
in session In Selma today. The address
of welcome was made by Eminent Sir
Ebert S. Starr and was responded to by
Eminent Sir Charles r. Westcott Of
Montgomery. Selma Commandery No. 5
escorted the grand eommandery from
the hotel to the odd Fellows hall where
the meeting Is being held.
The officers of the grand commandery
are:
Right Eminent Sir L. w. Hubbard of
Selma, grand commander.
Very Eminent Sir Charles r. Westeott
of Montgomery, d. p G.
Eminent Sir Charles p. Pearce of Mo-
bile G.. G..
Eminent Sir William T. Waller. Selma,
G. P.
Eminent Sir Robert S. league, Mont
gomery, G. C. G.
Eminent Sir Thomas II. Mattacks, De-
oatur, r. G. s. w.
Eminent Sir Walter Smith, Tuscaloosa.
E. G, J. W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12
CROPS AFFECTED
BY THE DROUGHT
Weekly Crop Conditions Issued
From Montgomery
DEFUNlAK TAKES CHARGE.
Candidates In Recent Primary Con-
tlnue to File Expense Accounts.
Birmingham People In
Capital City.
0EFUNlAK TAKES CHARGE

Montgomery, May Especial 1.-THE
report Of the crop conditions issued by
the local weather bureau, in charge of
Frank p Chaffee section director, shows
that most all the crops Of the state are
in bad shape as result of the long con-
tinued drought The report says;
Nearly normal temperatures with
ample sunshine and beneficial showers
over northern and western counties on the
7th. made the past week one of the most
favorable of the season, both for farm
work and crop growth in eastern and
southern counties, however, droughty con-
ditions continue, and crops are sunerlhs
for moisture. Cotton planting Is pfac-
tically completed, though owing 10 gem
orally poor stands much replantlns con-
tinues, with seed scarce In some locahtles,
in many fields the late planted mas not
terminated and some that is UP Is dying
through lack of moisture; mich of the
early planted has been chopped In SOUTH
ern counties, though this work is pro
crossing slowly elsewhere; some very Tor.
ward cotton Is being plowed the rains
of the 18th benefited cotton in western ana
northern counties.
"IJpland corn continues In fairly good
condition. though growing slowly; some
has received second blowing; some low
land corn is up to generally poor stands,
and the planting of this crop has been re-
tarded by dry weather and hard soil;
worms continue to damage corn In some
fields. Wheat and oats have improved
where rains were received, but now prom
Use less than an average yield. Gardens
and all minor crops are backward, but
doing fairly we'll Peaches are shedding
somewhat, but not more than usual at
this season, and still promise good
Weld in middle and southern counties; ap-
ples. pears and rlums also continue prom
ising though apples and pears are
blighted in a few localities"
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-----------ss--
FIRST CAR OF BERRIES.

Cullman. May 11--(Special.) -Charles T..
Deppe. general manager of the German
Farmers association of Cullman, ship
ned the first car load of Strawberries last
night He has been shipping berries In
smaller lots for more than two weeks but
as the early crop was cut by unfavorable
weather car shipments did not begin until
Yesterday. This car contained 446 crates
and was sent to Indianapolis. Ind.
The price received was $2.65 per crate,
making the car of berries bring some
thing over $11o0. The adaptability OF Gull.
mans soil and climate to the culture OF
strawberries will make 1t the leading
strawberry section in the south The quail
ity of the Cullman strawberry Is Ia
NOUS wherever II has been tasted.
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EXCURSION RATES
To Atlanta and Return Via Southern
Railway.

Account MusicaR Festival. Southern
Railway announces rate of one first-class
fare plus 25 cents the round trip, Bir-
mingham to Atlanta Tickets to be sold
Nav %. 30, 81 final limit June 2.
For particulars. telephone SIT Morris
Hotel building. j. N. Harrison. district
passenger agent Birmingham. Ala
5-10-9t
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Many Foods

offered for newborn infants do not and
cannot contain the valuable elements of
milk required for the proper nourishment
of the child. Bordens Eagle Brand Con-
densed Milk is superior to other artificial
foods and its use prevents slckly, weak
and rickety children
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their work IS growing in two directions;
first, among boys, and second among
young men in country districts.
In the boys department there are 10000
members.
The growth of the railroad associa-
tions has been remarkable, and the total
membership has increased 2S,206. The COM
mittee submits the following iecommen-
datons:
The continuance of budget amounting
to at least 100000 a year for the home
work of the committee, and an increase
of the budget for the foreign work of
S105 coo.
The observance of the second Lords
day in November and the week following
as a season of prayer for young men in
this Gni other lands.
Granting of authority to appoint under
the rules of the world conference the
American delegates to the next meeting
of that conference in Paris in 1905.
The following officers of the convention
were unanimously chosen
President-Henry B. Mcfarland. presi-
dent of the board Of commissioners of the
District of Columbia.
Vice President-James Ramsey, Jr., of
the wabash railroad.
Secretary-w. II. Stone of Portland Ore
son.
At 5 o'clock the convention adjourned
and the delegates proceeded to city con-
vention hall where a banquet had been
spread
A letter from President Roosevelt COM
mending the work of the association and
regretting his inability to be present was
read at the banquet.
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Eminent Sir Gilbert s. Star, e. G.. Treas
urer
Eineht Sir George A. Beaucham, Mont
gomtry, e. G. Recorder.
Eminent Sir Edward S. Gatchell Selma,
e. G. s. b.
Eminent Sir, William o. Snyder, Bir-
mingham &c. G. s. b.
Eminent Sir Charles r. Patterson, Bir-
mngham e. G. w.
Eminent Sir F. f. WISE Selma, e. G.
C. Guard.
Past Grand OnicersAHenry C. David
son, Montgomery; Henry +. Mathews,
Montgomery; r. M. Stillwell, Selma.
: The regular routine business was taken
up after the opening of the oonclave. To-
night at the Academy of Music a public
reception took place, consisting of adj
dresses and a musical programme under
the auspices of the Selma Lyric club. fhe
sessions will continue through tomorrow,
the election of officers taking place to-
morrow morning.
The grand commandery is indeed a fine
looking set of men, and Selma is glad to
be their hosts on this occasion.
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Tom Parker, chairman of the police
commission: 1.-The police department Is
in excellent shape, and there Is no fric-
ton anywhere. Everyone is working In
harmony with Chief Wier. The men are
trying to make the second year of his
administration even more successful than
the first"
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AMONG THE PEOPLE.

Capt. Ed Smith: Military affairs seem
to be In good shape in Alabama at pres
ent. We have not heard from the report
of Captain Morgan, U. S. A, who was in
the state inspecting the organization I'M
der the Dick bill, and we are anxious to
know what his report will be-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-12

Judge N. B. Feagin: 81 had a confer
ence with several ladies' relative to the
rev probation plan today. and there will
be another tomorrow and one on Tuesday
next. BY that time | hope the plan will
be in full operation. l have met with
hearty support from all sides and feel
very sanglline of success"
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Eurther EXPENSE Accounts.

John Mcqueen. successful candidate for
circuit solicitor before the recent demo-
cratic primary of Jefferson has filed his
statement of expenses, showing the fol-
lnr.ti1cr itnnne.
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The Age-Herald Engraving Depart.
ment makes good cuts.
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Phone your order to Birm-
lngham Paint Mills. Both
Phones 1870.

You'd like cooking with
Gas.
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Walter Moore, secretary of the mineral
commission: 1.-THE mineral experts that
have been examining the properties of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany, the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron
company and the Republic Iron and
Steel company have about finished their
field work, and are now busy on their re-
port, which will be ready to submit about
June l. We have a great mass of facts
and figures to tabuate, but this part OF
the work Is already we'll under way
Lee Clary, the new general agent OF the
Louisville and Nashville said: Next to
its heavy traffic I am impressed with
birmingham as a we'll built city with sin
gularly beautiful scenery all round. I'm
til | came here from Memphis to make
this city my home l had not seen much
of Birmingham. only thought of 1t as
a busy, hustling place, but | find IT. TO
nv agreeable surprise, one of the hand
soonest towns in the United States
Leo X Steiner, the banker: General
Trade is a little quiet just now but Biz
rningham Is in good shape financially and
will continue to move forward. The real
estate market is in healthy condition
and sales are being made every day at
advancing prices The Birmingham dis
trict's greatest need seems to be a large
supply of cheap water for the big indus
tries The city of Birmingham has fine
water supply, but the industrial plants
should have practically free water. IT
must eventually come from the War
rior'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-18
SANTOS DUMoNT IN ST. LOUIS.
Daring Aeronaut Will Be a Contestant
for the Prize

St. Louis March 1.-THE st. Louis Re
public says:
Santos Dumont, the bold. daring Bra
lillian aeronaut, one of the most formula
bic airship navgators to announce him
self as a contestant fer the 100000 prize
at the Worlds Fair aerial races. arrived
IN st. Louis yesterday 10 inquire into the
preliminary arrangements for the con
test
The little balOonist appealed in perfect
health. as he wrote his name on the
register at the Southern hotel He had
hardly laid the pen down when there was
a stir in the corridors. and he was soon
the center Of au admirinE crowd.
He bore his popularity with the air or
a man who has become used to attract
ing attention. Motioning 10 bcllboy 10
lead the way he went Immediately to his
rooms.
When seen by a reporter few mo-
ments later Dumont was writing a letter.
A. an excuse he said that 1t was too
.ate to 20 to the Worlds Fair grounds
and that h. could pass the time easier
by writing
II was suggested that he probably was
writing 70 Miss Sprekles of New York
the Young heiress 70 whom he is said 20
be engaged.
Dunont gave an expressive shruE n his
shoulders AID c1iored = the roots r his