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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-08
GAY TEXAS cATTLEMEN.
The Earl of AyIesford's Ranch Party
Near Big Springs.

| Near Big springs.
New York Sun.-The experiences oil
members of the English aristocracy
in the cattle business in the United
States have left a fund of amusing
anecdotes in the Southwest, said
! r. L. Carlin of Guthrie, who was an
employee of the Texas and Pacific rail
road company in western Texas n
the early SOS. to a Guthrie cores
spondent of the Kansas City Star.
Il have a keen remembrance of the
earl Of Aylesford, who bought a
ranch near Big Springs, Texas, about
1884 or 1885. | was living at Big
Springs and saw the earl and his coln-
panions almost daily. His family
name was Finch, and with him were
two brothers, Glenn and Dan Finch, a
rollicking blade known as Lord Harry
Gordon and an Episcopal clergyman
! known as Bishop Bernard.
Locally, the earl was called Judge
which he did not resent. He was re-
ported to have an income of $4,000
/
that his means were large. He bought
frame hotel at Big Springs, wAch
he used exclusively for himself and
party when they were not at MS
ranch He once was owner of a Big
/ Springs saloon for one night. lie
paid $4,000 for the establishment and
presented 1t next morning to the nan
from whom he bought it. | never saw
any member of his party pay IOr
anything. They plaeyd pool and biz
! lizards frequently in a local resort,
smoking the best cigars and taking
their drinks regularly. At the close
OF their games the tickets were
cashed by the earl
The earl and his friends We're
great sportsmen. In the field they
often used 20 caliber guns for birds,
shooting pintire shells imported from
/ England. The earl had hunted in all
and his collection of furs, skins and
heads was of great value. His ranch,
house was filled with them. In cedar
chests he kept photographs and me.
! mentoes Of his life abroad. His ranch
| house was burned by accident enc
night and was DESTROYED. with all it's
contents.
II was invited once to jon his party
in winter hunting trip, and duril.s
the expedition saw a surprising Illus
tration Of the hath-loving Englishman
| The weather was cold and | had
arisen early, chilled to the marrow,
and was shiyering near the cook
fire, when Gordon crawled from his
sleeping bag TO dress. About fifty
feet distant was a pool of water GOV
cred withe a thin coating of ice.
Bless me soul, shouted Gordon what
a Jolly chawnce for bath and he
plunged into the water breaking the
! ice as hewent and followed by the earl
and his brothers. The sight was OK.
cruciating TO a warmth loving Ameri,
can, but the bodies of the English
men glowed pink and red in the frosty
air.
Despite his youth--he was about
3S-the earl was looked upon as M
elderly man by his companions lie
| had gone the pace and soon paid the
penalty When his physician called
one morning the earl. who had been
in bed several days, asked that his
pulse be taken, Well. Judge, /
should say that You have about Is
minutes 10 live. said the physician,
! after maxine his examination Il,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-08
scofield's Death Announced.

Washington, March 7.-Secretary
Taft yesterday issued an order an
nouncing the death of Lieutenant
General Scofeld, reciting his services
in behalf Of his country and ordering
that flags at all military posts be dis
played at half staff the day OF the tu-
neral, which takes place in this city
today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-03-08
CHICAGO FREIGHT
SUBWAY IS READY
FoRTY.THREE MILES OF TRACK
BENEATH STREETS.
AN END TO LABOR WARS

Transfers Union Deprived OF Power
Tunnel Linked to Every Railway
Commercial District Connected
With All Lines in Country ny
Hores to Depots.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
HICKsvHLE

Misses Lizzie and Belyie lobe. Of
Twin branch. were visiting Miss isa-
belle Hicks at this place last Sat
urday and Sunday
There was preaching here last sun.
day by Rev. Berry. OF Caney Fork
Gordon Smith passed here one day
last week en- route Tor Webb'Iiie
Mai Pennington and wife left last
week Tor Little Blaine, where the,
viii make their home
Miss Cora Wright was visiting Mis-
Ranyina Hulbrook last saturday.
Mrs Ribe Adams visited her fathel
here last SUNDAY
Smith Hicks recently sold lin
Jersey COW.
Bee Holbrook is about done plant
Ing corn.
silas lobe. OF Twin Branch, wa
visiting II c. Hicks last Sunday
sam and Grover Hicks are think
ing OF building a street car line frou
Caney Fork to Rich Knob.
Miss Essie holbook has been yer
In for the past week
Married, April Goth, Mr. Charli
Ratclin to Miss Dorsie, Young Tn
bride is 10 and the groom 20. Ma
their pathway be bright snooksi,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
ANNOUNCEMENT

For the benefit of those wanting
to take Ice from us this summer will
say that We will have at all times a
large stock ample to supply the larg-
est or smallest user and will deliver
any amount at any time. There Will
not be u day throughout the summer
that we cant furnish you all the Ice
YOU want. Our wagon makes regular
deliveries every day and Sunday, too
All orders will be appreciated and
have our personal attention.
ID. ]. Burchett, Jr., 4 Co.
Store opposite passenger depot
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
From the Big Camp.

II. Il. Ferguson returned Monday
from New Orleans, whittier he Ind
gone TO attend the annual reunion
OF the Confederate Veterans, He has
missed very few of these gatherings
Of the gray-clad hosts, and viii
likely atten. until taps" shall have
been sounded for the last blvouac
The next encampment viii be held in
historic Richmond.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

senator NJ G. Watson has returnea
from Rlr1lmond, Ky, He Went there
Monday as one OF the Commissioners
appointed by Governor Beckham 70
select the sites for the two Normal
Colleges provided for by the Legis'
lature Richmond offers splendid IN
dueements, ana will be chosen for
one OF the sites
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

WIN our esteemed correspondents
please try to have their fWors reach
us by Monday or Tuesday. Wednes
day and Thursday are our rush
days. but II You have anything Of
spe, al Importance send II alonS
even then. We appreciate our coun
try contributors aud know they VIII
try to help Va in this regard,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Mrs Fannie Stringfellow has bought
the property on Lock avenue now oe-
cupied by George Pigg, She has
broken up housekeeping and gone to
spend the summer with relatives ut
River. johnson county
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
ICE, ICE, ICE.

We are prepared TO deliver pure
manufactured ice In any quantity at
any time, at reasonable price. Your
orders will be appreciated.
Snyder Bros, Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

proposlucn to purchase a street
sprlnkling cart for use on our streets
"a being agItated and Is looked unon
tayorably by many people. The pro-
positlon is to have the city buy the
cart and the citizens to pay the run
ming expenses by subscription.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

The Catlettsburg District Confer
ence will De held at Greenup, KY
May IS 10 IS. Opening sermon Will
be preached Tuesday evening, the
18th. BY Rev o +. Williams, OF
Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Lieut. and Mrs r s. Bond are
now comfortably domlciled in the
Burchet, residence on Madison street
taking meals al the brunswick Mrs
Bonds father Judge Evans, Of Gin
cinpau. Is their guest
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

New Spring Goods arriving daily.
A fine line OF dress goods and white
goods. laoes. embroidery and hosiery.
Our line OF Shoes and oxfords cant
be beat. Our motto is Cut Prices.
@. V. Meek.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Peawec and the other correspon-
dent from Maize, and other cores
pondents. will please remember that
We do no, want and do not publish
anonymous letters or communications.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Mrs. Charles Crutchei went T.
Catiettsburg Thursday TO attend q
meeting Of the Ladies Aid SoclsI' :
Of the Baptist Church. The mset.as
will be an important one. and MIR
Crutcher Will read paper
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Marshal Stone is to be commended
for keeping the streets so clean.
Louisa is receiving credit for being
the prettiest town In the state and
BY keeping the stress clean We may
easily maintain tnis reputation
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
J. P. Gartin, Louisa, ny.

Authorized Factory Representative
for Smith and Nixon and Ebersole
Pianos, and other Fine Pianos. Can
quote you bes: price on fine pi-
ano. See him before YOU buy. Old
pianos and organs taken in exchange.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Mrs Ken Thomas came mp yesier-
day to superintend the repairing
and improving Of her beautiful home
The family will again occupy II as
residence. leaving Coyington some
time next month,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

FOR sAhE.-Cholce Full Stock
ohio Improved Chester White Pigs.
Males and Females. All ages.
The Elolse improvement, Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

rs Engineer scholae is at work
hs ZONE surveying on the Ken
y X 7. He Will probably be at
KS, all summer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

WANTED Lawrence county agents
10 sell new book San Francisco
Horror Credit given. Drop postal
card 20 Box l3S olive Hll Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

a. n. d. waldeck has opened an
cream parlor at the same stand
last season near J. Il. Crutcher's
We. Your patronage is solicited !.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Misses Reba and Cora Meek enter
tanned several Of their young friends
Wednesday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Just arrived, Canvas Shoes, al
shipman & Gentrys.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
ENJOY YOURSELF

A girl who lived ont in Wyo
STOOD In front OF her glass In the glo,
When her beaus came her bud
Said. Don't waste yonr cud
You can chaw II an hour she Is %. .
Kansas City Telegram
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Charley Bowe, the deyil of this
office, Is sick with measles
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
WANTED

10000 Cross Ties 7xSxSh. Price
Fifty cents each. $4,000 6xSxS. Price
Forty cents each, Delivered at
Louisa, Ky. JAY II. NokTHUP.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

her AZ 10th YOU VIII find a
splay at Justices Of handsome and
e,isll-h line OF up.to-date millinery
.eoots
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Before contracting your painting BE-
sure 70 see Floyd Weliman about
the work u
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Judge Thompson has improved the
appearance Of his residence by al,
ding another story 10 the Kitchen
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Cool Shoes for hot weather soc 20
$3.50 at shipman & Gentry's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Next Tuesday night the city coun-
eli viii meet In regular monthly scs.
sion
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

The young child Of II S. Dean and
wife is somewhat better
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

The Ladies' Aid Society were guests
Of Mrs. Ella Davis this week
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

WIN have few more long white
seed Sweet Potatoes at sulliyan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Charley Branham good, steady
lad has been appointed ianltor n,
the G. & Engineer office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

DURoc JERSEYS FOR SALE.
Pigs $ to 10 months old Beauties.
]. W. shannon. Louisa, Ky.
h. F, d. No. /.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Good pasture cheap. Apply at D.
N. Jopes' on Lick creek. near Johns
EMP grounds
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Regular moaihy term Of Police
Cour, next Monday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

GOOD SADDLE HORSE FOR SALE
Sound bay horse. years old. Good
saddler, plows Well Good size. VIII
sell for cash or good note.
c. T. Rule
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

He used 10 like 10 hold her hands,
While counting her down South,
Now they are wed he wishes he
Gould sometimes hold her mouth
Houston Post
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Don't forge, the place II YOU want
a good Freezer cheap. sullivan'S
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

White Mountain the best freezer In
the market at sullivans
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Insure With Wallace Life, Fire,
Accident. exc. Office near depot
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Born SATURDAY To Jay Frasher and
Slie. near Two Mile, daughter
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

No. T9o won the prize set Of dishes
At Hackworih a lo,elaoe'A
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

A new line OF straw Hats At Ship
man Gentrys
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Special Prices on Sugar this sntur-
daI at sulllynn'G
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Flour lad Salt are bargains at
SulliyAn'G
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

All Kind OF bulk Garden Seed at
suiliyanA
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Send your orders for rubber
stamps to the Big Sandy News. Sim
Gle lire stamps not over three inches
in length. Toe. Others in proportion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Special Prices on Canned Goods at
SulliyahE
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
/: PERSONALS. !
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sxx1xxss..s1assxxsSssss1Ss
Mrs. Vie Prichard has been to
Ashland.
Mrs jamie Land has returned from
Birmingham.
John Heston, of Williamson, is a
visitor here.
Billie Shannon was home a day Or
two recently
Miss Nina Mclienry has gone 10
Central City.
Miss Margaret Lackey went to Gin
cinnatI Saturday
Miss Hattie Lowe has lately visit
ed in Huntington.
Mrs c. c. Sullivan IS here, enter
tained by her sons.
c, 7. REYNOLDS and wife have gone
TO North Fork, Va
Frank Wallace. Jr, has returned
from Holden. W Va.
+ l.. Stewart went to Whitehouse
Monday on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Rice wera
down from Chapman Monday
Mrs. John Stump and little daugh
Ter, Of Chapman, we're here this week
J. t. NJ stSkart. Of Ashland, wa.
here Monday pigat, en- route to PIKE
vile.
Green Rule, OF Paintsyille, is ,h
guest OF c. T. Rule and other reid
lives.
Mrs Rector Vaughan and son Char
LEY, OF cauettsburg, were here la'
week
| Mrs Reah Blankenship, Of nea
wmtehoue. was shopping in Louis
recently
Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Adams, Of Der
yer. Col, are guests OF relatives
the Brunswick.
Frank Wallace and Mrs: Walla,
and the young hopeful spent sunda
at Buchanan.
Heman Fulkerson, who is atten'
ing medical school in Louisville VI
/ here this week
DIR. l.. II. York went to HuntIngtr
Friday 10 attend the ConcIaSe
the Knights Templar.
Thomas Brown and wife, Of Ca
lettsburg. were guests Of Mrs. Tia
I nah Lackey this week
DR. Lester Keller came up Frid
night TO see Ben Hackworth, "
III is sick at the Brunswick
Miss Marcella Vanoyer. Roscoe Va
over and J NJ Robertson, Of Pikevil
we're In Louisa this week
!, Foreman Blankenship is putting
y railroad right Of way along jeff
son street in excellent condition.
Mrs. W u Roffe and Mrs. Hon
scholze went to cutlettsburg Tu
day. returning yestEiay morning
Miss Dixie George, Of Paintsyi
ar was the guest Of her relatiy
Robert Dixon and wife. last week
W. o. Tracy, Of Gilbert, w. '
L. was here Sunday showing his frie
w. p. Gait, the sights Of the
as at the forks.
Mrs F. T. D. Wallace. OF Lou
\ spent the day with Mrs. NJ. II. Ho
VI ton. and enjoyed the afternoon y
The UtopIans Independent.
II. G. Mccormick was here o
lie Sunday. enjoying civilization afte
he long stay in the wilderness of
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

c. c. Hm Is OUT after brief
sickness
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

A nice lot OF oDeeaavarc at Sui.
nvaRE
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Glassware at suliiym'r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

oaIon sels At sallIyaa's
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Fresh Bread at sunlyan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Pure Maple syrup at sallivan.a.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Seed Potatoes at suln,nn.s
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

ssln4 Good Beef at sull,an's
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Mrs ]. w. NJ. Stewart, If Ashland,
came up Wednesday movains and
spent the day with relatives. She
wen, to Pikeville On the afternoon
train to join Mr.. Stewart,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Mrs. NJ. S, Burns and Miss Shirley
went to Cincinnati this week where
Miss Shirley will take course Of
music at the Clifton Bartholomew
school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-05-04

Raymond Butler left Tuesday NOM
ing for Marrowbone, pike county
where he has position with his
uncle. Charles johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
SOUTHERN STOVE
 MEN HOLD MEETING
MANUFACTURER DISCUSS LABOR AND OTHER CONDITIONS AF. FEcTlNG BUslNESS-oFFlCERS REELECTED.

The Southern Association of Stove Man the Hotel Hillman in Birmingham yester- day There were about thirty members present. representing most of the south ern states.
 Matters of general interest to the man. ufacturers of stoves were discussed at length. and many suggestions of im- provement in business methods were ex- changed by those attending. One of the principal questions discussed was that of labor which, just at the present time, is said to be very unsatisfactory.
 Another matter of importance discussed by the association was the advance in the price of raw material. necessitating an advance in the prices of the finished of stoves, however was made by the as- socatlon.
 Birmingham was selected as the place for holding the next meeting, which will be some time in March of next year.
 The following officers of the association were reelected:
 J. Will White of Memphis, president; E. w. Samples of Chattanooga, secretary and F. T. Richardson of Chattanooga. treasurer.
 The association meets four times year for the purpose of exchanging ideas and discussing conditions affecting the busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Street Committee.

Present: Mayor, Stockmar, Barbour, Moore, Copeland, J. R., Fulghum. Ab- sent: Jones.
 The committee recommends that the matter of opening bids for work under improvement ordinance No. 369 be passed over two weeks and that same be re- ferred to the aldermen from the Sixth and Seventh wards, with instructions to get an expression from the property own CTS interested and to report their findings to this committee.
 That petition of Tom Balabanos ask ing permission to put in stairway to basement from Second avenue sidewalk in building known as the Wilson building, on Second avenue and Twenty-frst street. be granted under the usual restrictions
 That the resolution with reference to preparing ordinance for sanitary sewers in Third ward be referred to the engi- neer for investigation and report.
 That petition of R. A Lewis to move house from 2128 Avenue J to Avenue II between g'wenty-second and Twenty third streets, be allowed under the usual restrictions"
 That the resolution with reference to opening Twelfth street, north. be re- ferred to the engineer and the two alder men from the Third ward, to investigate recommend and report.
 That cliam of E. J. Robinson with ref erence to improvements made by him in Alley A be referred to the Mayor and engineer with power to act.
 That the petition of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, ask ing permission to move curb on Thir- teenth avenue. south be referred to the engineer and attorney to investigate and report.
 With reference to the bond of Donelson & Colvin, which was referred to spe- cial committee, consisting of the Mayor, engineer and attorney and chairman of street committee, said committee recom- mends that the bond be cancelled when repairs are made to sidewalk.
 That the engineer be instructed to pre- pare an ordinance for paving with brick Nineteenth alley, between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues. south.
 That the contract for sanitary sewers under improvement ordinance No. 371 be awarded to c. NJ. Burkhalter for the sum of sl533, he being the lowest bidder.
 That the contract for grading, curbing and concrete gutter paving under im- provement ordinance No 360 be warded to Dunn & Lallande Bros, for the sum of s4624. 70, they being the lowest bidders
 That the contract for sidewalk paving under improvement ordinance 3G0 be awarded to R. Blackburn for the sum of s1430. he being the lowest bidder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
POULTRY SHOW IS
 X GREAT SUCCESS.
DISPLAY OF CHOICE FOWLS AND PET STOCK IS SAID TO BE THE FINEST EVER SHOWN IN BlR- MINGHAM.


 The Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association opened it's tenth annual show at No. 15 North Twentieth street in Bir- mingham yesterday morning and those in charge say it has been the most promls- ing opening of any show in the history of the association.
 There are more and finer specimens of fowls and fancy pet stock than ever be- fore displayed and those in charge are very well pleased with the showing that is being made.
 All day yesterday the managers were kept busy receiving and putting into position consignments of displays that were delayed in arriving.
 The judges who will pass on the rela- tive merits of the displays are expert poultry men. They arrived in the city Tuesday night and have begun their work. They will announce the result of their judgment tonight or tomorrow morning and the prizes will be awarded accord ingly. The judges are Eugene Sites of Elysia. O., and Charles Mcclure of New London, O.
 Some of the fanciers who have credit able displays in the show are as follows: I. H. Crowell of Parrott, Ga., B. A. Hast ings of Gallatin, Tenn, MT. Hendricks of Louisville, Ky, Fred Lehner of Leeds, Ala, Mrs. J. c. McNair of Ozark, Ala. and o. D. Anderson of Aberdeen, Miss.
 The paid admissions for the first day of the show was very large and those in charge are well pleased with the outlook for the remaining four days of the show.