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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
MUSICALE AT WESLEY CHAPEL.

Tuesday evening, May T. the Ladies' Aid society of Wesley chapel will give a musicale in the Sunday school room of the church. This programme was ar- ranged for April %, but was postponed on account of the indictment weather. The programme is as follows:
 Piano Solo-Niss Lyon.
 Vocal Solo-Mr Crabtree.
 Recitation-Mrs. Milligan.
 Sextette-Mes Grain, Lyon, Griffin, Thomas, Weir and Dillon.
 Vocal Solo-Mrs Benham.
 Recitation-Mss Huffstutler.
 Vocal Solo-Miss Bickley.
 Recitation-Miss Ferguson.
 Vocal Solo-Mrs. Griffin
 Recitation-Miss Goodman.
 Sextette-M Messrs. Grain, Lyon, Griffin, Thomas, Weir and Dillon.
 Recitation-Miss Huffstutler.
 Vocal Solo-Mr. Crabtree.
 All are invited to come and a pleas ant evening is promised to those who at tend The proceeds of this entertainment will be used for the benefit of the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

At the home of the bride at East Lake on Wednesday evening at S:3O the mar riage of Dr. A. P Montague and Miss Florence Wood will be celebrated Rev J. M. Shelbourne will perform the eere- mony. The maid of honor will be the brides sister, Miss Anne Lou Wood and Prof. Edward Brand will be best man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
ENTERTAINMENT AT
 MARGARET ALLEN SCHOOL

Miss Bernard's and Miss Cleveland's classes will give an entertainment at the Margaret Allen school Thursday after noon promptly at 4:15 o'clock.
 The fourth and fifth grades will give selections from Midsummer Night Dream, and the primary grades Will give n May pole dance Friends are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
LACY-cROCkEr.

Yesterday evening at o'clock MT. Y z. Lacy was married to Miss Fannie S. Crockett at the residence of A R. Moore, pastor of the First Christian church.
 Miss Crockett is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. D. o. Crockett of this city, and MT. Lacy is court stenographer for Jef- ferson county,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
The Modern Way.

From the Chicago News.
 She was beautiful.
 Do you think you'll marry" we said softly. "or will you always keep your liberty?"
 "Jove," she answered. fliclxing the ash from her cigarette, "Tll do both"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

The little friends of Miss Laura D. Dickinson have received the following in- vitation:
 'fWil be happy to have you with me, Wednesday, May s. From to o'clock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
YANcEY LITERARY SOCIETY.

The Friday afternoon programme of the Yancey was a debate Resolved, That Congress should pass a law establishing a tariff for revenue only"
 The affirmative was upheld by Frank lin Newman and Anderson McCampbell, and the negative by William Harsh and Francis Weiss. The judges decided in fa- yor of the affirmative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
JENKS-WALkLEY.

On Tuesday evening at the home of the brides parents in West Wetumpka, a beautiful marriage, that is of interest to large circle of friends, was solemnized, when Miss Clara Daniel Walllley and MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
HAS TYPHOID FEVER.

MT Edward D. Johnston, son of ex- Governor Joseph F. Johnston, Is i'll with typhoid fever Te has been in charge of the Episcopal church at Huntsville as lay reader, but is now at his fathers resi- dence in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
SENIOR CLASS ENTERTAINMENT.

The senior class of the Margaret Allen school will give two plays next Friday night.
 Tennyson's Cup will be given by Mar tha Milner, Marion Robinson, Elizabeth Going, Helen Palmer. Syde Moore Aleta Mcdonald, Carrie White BsRn, Willie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

Through sleeper New Or leans to Norfolk via the Queen and Crescent Route, daily after May 9th. Passes Birmingham 6::25 a. m., arrives Norfolk 9:05 a. m. This is the only line that enters Norfolk without ferry transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
DUNLAP-WITTICHEN.

Mrs Kate Forbes Wittichen announces the engagement of her daughter Sophia Semmes, to MT. George Hamilton Dunlap, Jr, of Mobile, the wedding to take place in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
GREENE-lNGERSOLL

The engagement of Miss Sarah Edwards Ingersoll and Dr. Joseph Berry Greene of this city is announced, the wedding to take place in the early summer. Miss Ingersoll is a daughter of the late Judge J. E. Ingersoll of Cleveland, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

Vandergrift, Mary Lyman Stone and Kathleen Nixon
 "The Mousetrap," a comedy, will also be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
MoNTAGUE-WooD.

ern cities they will make their home in Vicksburg, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05
E. c. CORN

FIUUNfVu fHU FIIkfu.l A Fact the Thrifty Housewife Ought
 to Know.
 A single package of E. C. CORN con- tains 50 per cent more toasted corn flakes than any other l0e package on the mar ket This means that you can serve F. c. CORN with rich cream and fruit for less money than 1t costs to serve other brands plain and dry In other words, every time you do not insist upon having D. c. CORN at your grocers, you are practically being cheated oat of cents in real money. Tine large blue package with an ear of corn on the outside. t's different. Ask youh grocer-10c.
 EGG-O-SIE CEREAL CO.,,
 Chicago. U. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-05

Mrs. Rosa Anderson Parker announces the engagement of her daughter, Annie Laurie to MT. Henry Oscar Steele of Statesville, N C., the wedding to be sol- emnized the evening of Thursday, June 6, at 9 o'clock, at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
STATE GUARD REVIEWED
 BY GOVERNOR CONFER

in passing. gave its class yell, with tho name of the Governor on the end. the Chief Executive was greatly moved.
 Several hundred Of the Auburn ca- dets were without musketry. The sup-' ply of guns at the Auburn school was not sufficient for the numbers they now have. When Governor Conner saw these stundents without arms. hS turned to General Clark to inquire the cause. It was quickly explained that the sup uply of guns was lacking and many Auburn alumni in the stand yelled to the Governor that he should give them more guns. General Clark incidentally suggested. also. that the boys should have an ample supply of arms. gar kis is willing" was the Governors re- sonse.
 A company which made favcrabIe showing before the reviewing stand was Company B of Birmingham, 2nd Regiment Infantry. This was the only command that came to port arms on passing the stand. It also had the dis. tinction of having the largest quota of men in line, over fifty being in flna.
 The review was completed at 2:4s o'clock and Governor Conner left ths stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
From Poor Boy B. B. Conner Rises to Highest Position in State, One of Wealthiest Men
 in Alabama.

Braxton Bragg Conner, Governor of Alabama, is a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of East Alabama. His father, John F1etch- CT Conner. and his mother. Catherine (Drewery) Conner, came to the upper portion of Barbour county and settled on large plantation little more than five miles north of the present station of Conner on the Central of Georgia Railroad. The plantation is now owned by the new Governor of Alabama.
 Governor Conner was born November [, 1S4S, and was named after General Braxton Bragg, who had just achieved fame in the Mexican War. He had the best common school advantages that Barbour county afforded. During the war, he entered the University of Ala bama. and was a student when the University was captured and burned by Federal soldiers.
 After spending a year on the fam fly plantation, he entered the Univer- sity of Georgia, where he studied for a year. The following year he entered Emory and Henry College in Virginia. where he was 6 fellow student with Congressman A. A. Wiley. He was graduated with honors from the Vir- ginia College.
 The new executive began hls life work as a merchant at the railroad station called Conner. but which was then called New Spring Hill. In 1872, lie was married to Miss Eva Harris of Cuthbert, Ga. The Governor and Mrs. Conner. have large family, consisting of four sons and five daughters. In 1885, the Governor moved to An- niston, where he was engaged in the mercantile business under the firm name of Conner and Trapp. In 1890, he moved to Birmingham to become president of the First National Bank, and has since made his home in that city. In 1898 he resigned the presi' dency of the bank and became presi- dent of the Avopdale Cotton Mills. He has also been at the head of one of the largest mercantile establish- ,ments of Birmingham. and is re- ported to be one of the wealthiest men in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF
 NEW AND OLD EXECUTIVES
William D. Jelks Ascends to Guber' material Chair from Editorial Desk of Eufaula Newspaper.
 Served Over Five Years.

William Dorsey Jeiks who yesterday relinquished the office of Governor of Alabama. was born November 2, 1855, at Warrior Stand, which is now in Ma con county, but which was then a part of Russell county. While the future Governor of Alabama was yet a boy. his father Captain l. W. D.. Jelks, while leading a charge with his company, part of the 3rd Alabama Infantry. was shot and killed. His mo- ther who had been Miss Jane Goodruni Frazer, was a woman of exceptional intelligence and she gave the fatherless children the best educational advan- tages that were to be had.
 Tn 1873 Governor Jelks entered Mer- cer University at Macon, Georgia. from which institution he graduated with literary honors.
 Leaving college, he was rendered a mercantile position in Montgomery, where he lived for few months. La- ter, he purchased a half interest in The Union Springs Herald and condue- ted that paper for several months. He then purchased The Eufauia Times, which he conducted from 1881 to 1898.
 In 1898 the future Governor became a candidate for the State Senate from Barbour county, and was elected over two popular opponents. In 1900, he was elected president of the Senate. When the time for the inauguration Of Governor elect Stanford came. Septem- Der 1. 1900. the Governof was confined to sick bed and the president of the Senate assumed the duties of the of flee of Governor. He discharged these duties until December 26. when Cover nor Sanford came to Montgomery.
 When Governor Sanford died. June 31, 1901, William Dorsey Jelks became Governor and has since discharged the duties of the office. On August 25, 1902, he defeated Joseph F. Johnston in the Democratic primary, and in November of the same year was elec- ted as the first four year Governor un- der the new Constitution.
 Governor Jelks was married in 1888 to Miss Alice Shorter of Eufaula, daughter of Major Henry R. Shorter. They have one child, Miss Catherine Jelks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15

Erect over the railing of the stand, his right hand clasping the hrst tWo fingers of his left hand behind nm Governor Conner closely watched tns National Guard of Alabama and school cadets yesterday as they passed in re- view on Dexter Avenue.
 Accolnpanied by his stan and Troop A. of Montgomery, 1st Squadron cav airy. known as the Governors Guard fine States Chief Executive arrived at the reviewing stand from the Capitol at 2:9O o'clock. The troop formed a line on the east side of the stand at Perry Street and Dexter Avenue, and the Governor mounted the platform, followed by his attaches. He seated himself in the front row, looking up the broad avenue, awaiting the arrival of the troops, On his left sat Lieuten- ant Governor Henry B. Gray, and next to MT. Gray were seated President pro tenn E. P. Thomas of the Senate, and Sneaker w. L. Martin of the House
 Three minutes before the troops reached the stand. Brig. Gen. Louis V. Clark, in command of the Guard, and his stan, mounted the platform. aud General Clark took up position on the right of the Governor.
 While the procession was passing, General Clark conversed with the Gov ernor and indicating the separate com mands as they passed in review. Gov ernor Comer's interest in the movement of the military was intense. He spoke seldom, giving his entire attention to the appearance of the troops. From the outset when the commanding of- ficer of the 1st Regiment passed the stand, and delivered the regulation sa- lute, the Governor recognized the honor by uncovering, an action which was followed by every person on the stand. Heads of the Governor and all were barred several times during the parade.
 Not until the band of the Boys In- dustrial School of East Lake marSsied by the stand playing a patriotic air did Governor Conner evidence signs of enthusiasm
 Then 1t was that he unclasped his hands and loudly aplauded the little fellows The uniforms for this band were furnished by the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The mascot, a bright youngster, was years old.
 While the Governor paid special att tention to the troops of the National Guard, his interest seemed most arous- ed when the military of the various industrial and technical schools of tho State reached the stand. In turn he app1auded and several times joined in the cheers of approval of the crowd of the school soldiery.
 When the Auburn Cadet Band march ed by the stand, turning in regular re- viewing formation, followed by 500 or more cadets of the school, the Cover nor became plainly enthusiastic. and when one of the Auburn companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre,
 Tonight.
Miss NzaNfme EIli0tf.


 Miss Maxine Elliott comes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight. She will be seen in the Clyde Fitch comedy. Her Great Match" which was re- ceived with great acclaim In the East last season. Tn fact this play Is pro- nounced one of Mir. Fitch's best ef- forts In addition to supplying Miss Elliott with a particularly cd8genial and grateful role, he has embodied the piece with half score of other delft ly drawn characters. providing a play of even and general excellence. The play proved such a tremendous sue cess In the East Hast year that Miss Elliott determined to use no other this season.
 An especially strong company has been engaged for her support. Among the players in Miss Elliott's company are Miss Muriel Wyford. Miss Suzanne Perry, Mme. Mathilde CottrelIy, Miss Gwladys Morris, MT. Charles Cherry Mir. Cory Thomas, Mir. Leon Quarter maine. Mir. Felix Edwards, Mir. Will liam Sans and Mir. Gury Cary. The production of Her Great Match" is rich and elaborate,
 Seats now on sale. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15

On account of the inauguration the monthly meeting of Camp Jeff Falkner, United Confederate Veterans. was post poned last night until Wednesday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
AuDrroR,s LAST ACT.
Judge Carmichael Isaues Warrant fo,
 $15,O0O to Convict Emuloyer

Judge Carmichael Issues Warrant for
 $15,O0O to Convict Employer.
 As the result of the last act of Judge Carmichaers administration of the of- flee of State Auditor, and one of the last acts of Governor Jelks, J. A. A. W. Clark is the possessor of a State warrant for $15,000, the last one to be issued by the late administration.
 This warrant represents @ portion of the profits of MT. Clark in the business of operating, with convict labor, cot ton mill, as a partner of the State. His total profits to date have amounted to $23.500, but Governor Jelks thought 1t unwise to pay him the entire amount. With reference to this portion of the transaction. the Governor endorsed the following on the bill for the larger amount:
 T am of the opinion that since the business is a partnership business MT. Clark ought to have some stake in it. |. That is to say, he ought to be a sharer in any possible losses as he has been a sharer In the gains.
 In view of this statement by the Gov ernor, only $15.00o of the entire $23,500 was paid MT. Clark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
GOES TO BIRMINGHAM.
fr. Gay wnl Attend soutAsrn Cotton

Mr. Gay Will Attend southern Cotton
 Association Convention.
 Charles l.. Gay leaves today for Bir- mingham to attend a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southern Cotton Association of which he is a member. The National Association will meet in Birmingham January IT, l9. inclusive, and the Executive Com mittee will meet two days previous. There will be a large crowd of the members of the Association from Mont gomery County and city who will at tend the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
METAL STRIKES EYE
NATIONAL GUARDsMAN HURT COM
 ING TO INAUGURATION
Explosion Results in Serious Injury to Private Owen of Birmingham While on Train-SIay Lose
 Sight.

Private Owen of Battery D, Birming- ham, while on his way to Montgomery yesterday sustained a mysterious and serious wound. As a result. the Ma tional Guardsman may lose the sight of one eye.
 The accident occurred while Mir. Owen was on the soldiers train coming to Montgomery. At the time he was in chair car with his head thrown back against the seat. Two explosions were heard in quick succession, and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
TrIaI of KmowIes.

Fort Sill, Okla. Jan. I4.-.CorporaI Knowles, the negro under arrest under the charge of shooting Capt Edward Macklin at Fort Reno. was brought from Fort Reno to Fort sill last night to be kept until he can have his court martial at his post
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
THE VETERANS JUDGMENT.
Pronounced Parade as Coed aa gro
 JOnes'sn Inauguration.

FfOWUUUttW FuFWuC WB BUUU UM "IUm
 JOnes'sr Inauguration.
 They were both old and gray and grizsled. They had very evidently lived long within the State of Alabama, and had in all probability fought for their State during the days of strife from '61 to '65.
 They just chanced to meet in the big crowd that thr6nged the Capitol grounds before the inaugural ceremo- nies were held, and each had watched in silence, after they had met. the mil- itary procession as it wended its way up Dexter Avenue.
 DO you know, Bill," finally came from the grayer of the two, T believe that is the best parade since Tom Jones was inaugurated. And l don't know" " he continued, in burst of enthusiasm. 'but that it was even better than the parade when Jones became Governor"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15

MT. Owen was aroused by a sharp stinging pain in his eye. It was found a piece of metal had penetrated 1t. and that his hurt was serious. The explo- sions were supposed to have been caused by the train running over tor pedoes. but 1t has not been explained how piece of the torpedo could fly in the train from underneath the wheels.
 -~ Captain J. 0. Smith, of the Battery. was in the city when the command ar rived He immediately put the injured soldier in carriage and sent him to a specialist for examination. It was found the eye was badly hurt by a niece of flying metal, and that he would possibly lose it's sight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
President'a Nominations

Washington. Jan. 14-The President sent to the Senate today the following nominations:
 Receiver of Public Moneys at Wood ward. Okla, Edward s. Wiggins.
 Also many promotions, army and navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-15
POSTPONE SESSION.
Alabama Bible Society wnI Meet Agasr
 Monday Nighf

Because of small attendance at the adjourned annual meeting of the Ala bama Bible Society last night, 1t wna decided to extend the time of adjourn ment to next Monday night when the report on the legality of the amend ment to the Constitution will be made by the Committee of Lawyers who have Directors for the coming year will be
The Washington herald., 1907-09-15
The New National Theater-''The {
FOIIies of 1907"

There is every evidence that large and
representative audience viii be on hand
at the New National Theater tomorrow
night TO welcome the big sensational Zieg-
field revue. The Follies Of i9J7," which
opens the season Of 19O7-0S at this play
house. "The Follies Of 1907 enjoys the
distinction Of having achieved an all
summer run in New York at the Jardin
de Paris. atop the New York Theater.
The book Is by Harry 3. Smith and the
production was conceived and executed
by F. Ziegfeld, jr., and staged by that
wizard Of stagecraft. Julian Mitchell. The
production comes here with the original
New York features, including the grounds
OF the jamestown Exposition Broadway
and Forty-second street a month after a
snOwst0rm. the beach at Atlantic City,
the stage entrance Of the Broadway The
ater. the Metropolitan Grand Opera
House, a New York city courtroom, and
the many other stage settings that re-
ceived so much c0mmeudation for their
originality from the hands Of the New
York critics. In the scene of the Metro
pOlitan Opera House an innovation in op-
cratic ballet is introduced with startling
effect, number that has created a SEN
sation at every performance.
The cast includes such well known
players as Bickel and Watson. Nora
Bayes and Mile Dazie, supported by a
| cast Of over eighty including the fifty
Anna Held girls and the Gibson bathing
| girls. Bickel and Watson are we'll re-
membereG in this city for their clever
comedy band act that is still retained.
Nile. Dazzle better known as 10 Dom
| inO Rouge" is always captivating with
/ her Salome dance. her Jiu-Jitsu waltz,
and the living doll specially, in all OF
/ which she has become famous as a terp-
/ sichUrean artist Others are Annabelle
/ WhifOrd, Grace La Rue, Marius Libby,
/ Frank Mayne, Lillian Lee, Edna Luby,
/ Florence Tempest, May Leslie, William
/ Powers and others of equal prominence,
A feature Of the engagement here this
week will be the special popular priced
/ matinee Of Wednesday. This will be in
addition 10 the regular matinee Of Satur-
day Seats are now selling for all per-
! fOTmanCes.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-15
SIS HOPKINS SAYINGS.
BY ROSE MELVILLE.

Many an idealist is shy on ideas.
Some girls don't have 10 own land 20 be
outiandish.
a woman may be good at figures with
out having one.
The only safe way 70 back" a horse Is
20 tug on the reins.
Ma says some women can chin" all
day without being acrobats.
Give some girls a bat and they will
think they are going 10 ball
Fat people never seem 10 think they
t.te up much room IN an elevator.
Ma says because a girl wears a boa is
no sign that she is a snake IN the grass.
Pa says it is singular how men will
lower their voices when they raise the
ante.
When q man marTies from plque he is
likely 70 get many hard look there
after
A hotel differs from an artesian well IN
that you bore a well and at hotel you
get board.
Some girls have TO 90 a good deal more
than pop their eyes to get man TO pop
the question,
Du Barry Broadfoot. OF Perkins Pud-
die. IS in Chicago having her voice culti-
waited BY g re-.