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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
SEVENTH ANNUAL
 ALUMNE MEETING
MONTEVALLO GRADUATES LIS TEN TO ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT AND ELECT OFFICERS OF Asso- CATION.

Montevallo. May 17.-(Special.) )-Yester- hama Girls Industrial school, the Alumnae association met in seventh an nual session. The president, Miss Mar garet McArdle of Birmingham was in the chair, and the following programme was rendered.:
 Scripture Reading-Miss McArdle.
 Prayer-Dr Thomas W. Palmer,
 A. Y. l. s. Hymn-By all.
 What the School Has Meant To the Teacher''-Miss Una Bell Gilbert 'O1
 What It Has Meant To the Teacher of Only One Years Experience'-Miss Mary Pcters, 'O6 and '07.
 Piano Solo-Miss Sara Crawford 'OS.
 What the School Has Meant To the Young Woman in Business"-Miss Marg- aret McArdle, '99
 Vocal Duet-Miss Minnie Beech 'OS; Miss Daisy Dunlay, '0S.
 Reading-"Tea Blossoms Love Story" Miss Ursula Delchamps. '0S.
 Piano Duet-Miss Bessie McCary, '02; Miss Katherleen Shivers. 'OS.
 "The Schools Progress in '07-'OS''-Miss Clara Thompson, '0S. Plans and Suggestions for the Future Work of the Alumnae' Miss Jauney Bridges 03. Historians Report-Miss Bessie McCary, 'O2
 "Blest Be the Tie That Binds''-Sung by all with clasped hands. President Palmer made to the young women a hearty address of appreciation and encouragement, and MT. James Alex ander Moore, chairman of the faculty, spoke some earnest, inspiring words on leadership in community life, which is really one of the great features of the training received here. The young wom- en of the Alumnae association have la- bored earnestly and lovingly and purpose fully for their alma mater. and their plans and hopes are enlarging with each suc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Church Notes.

Rev Brooks Lawrence preached at the Baptist church this morning. A large congregation was present. MT Lawrence took for his text, David and Goliath" He preached an eloquent and instructive sermon. He referred to the prohibition cause in Alabama and urged the proh ibitionists to keep up the fight and see that the laws are enforced
 At the morning service of the First Methodist church children's day was observed, all the children of the Sun day school participating. An elaborate programme was rendered. Especially pleasing were the numbers given by the younger children. The church was crowded to its capacity. The collection will be applied to the central church extension fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
LECTURES AT THE
 NORMAL SCHOOL
LIBRARY EXTENSION IS URGED BY MISS NIMMO GREENE-STATE NORMAL COMMENCEMENT PRO- GRAMME IS GIVEN.

Jacksonville, May 15.-(Special. )-Miss Nimmo Greene, assistant to Dr. Thomas M Owen, director of the department of history and archives, Montgomery, is visiting tho Normal school this week in the interest Of library extension in the state of Aiaban.a. Miss Greenes lec- lures to the school as whole and to the different classes will undoubtedly stimu- late library activity in the direction where l. is greatly needed since 53 coun- ties of the state are represented in the school. Hiss Greene is favorably im- pressed with the school, and with the earnestness and enthusiasm of the stu dents. LiOfal work is receiving special attention in the school. Miss Susan Lam caster, graduate of Carnegie library of Atlanta, has charge of the college library and gives lessons weekly to the senior class upon library methods.
 The State Normal school has enrolled 397 pupils to date, and has now 275 in the regular attendance. There are 21 seniors this year, the largest in the his- tory of tn. school
 Following is the programme of com mencement exercises at the State Normal school, Jacksonville:
 Sunday May 31, Il a. m., commence ment sermon, the Rev. w. E. Evans rec tor Church of the Advent, Birmingham.
 8 D. m., sermon before the Y. M c. A. and Y w. c. A., the Rev. w. E. Evans
 Monday, June 1, p. m., annual debate between the Calhoun and Morgan Lit erary societies.
 Tuesday, June 2, 10:90r a. m., senior class exercises.
 D. m., alumni address, w. E. Strip lin, superintendent of schools, Gadsden.
 Wednesday, June B. 10 a. m., observa- tion of Jefferson Davis centennial.
 to 10 D. m., presidents reception.
 Thursday, June 4, 10 a. m., commence ment address, Hon. B.. B. Conner, gov ernor of Alabama.
 Graduating exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
WHAT WILL THIS COUPLE
 OF HEN EGGS HATCH OUT

Atlanta. May 17.-(Special.) )-The cam paign is beginning to develop it's share of freak stories, travelling man brought in one recently from Gwinnett county that will win the banner. He de- clares he saw the evidence with his own eyes, and that he is satisfied about it even if all the world should doubt.
 'I got on the train at Suwanee," he said, ''and while I was waiting for the train I noticed a man exhibiting to a number of people what seemed to be some sort of curiosity so naturally went over to have look at it.
 These two eggs were laid by the same hen,' I heard him say, and I asked him to let me see them. On one of them was what might easily be taken for the outline of a mans head, raised in the shell. The features were fairly distinct, and it was almost clear enough to be likeness of some one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Atlanta, May f.-(Special.) )-Atlanta has gone into the convention business for 1909 somewhat on the wholesale plan. and this week it was decided at one st- z ing of the Chamber of Commerce to i.iwoop up five big conventions for next year just as a sort of starter.
 The city has just begun the erection or a new auditorium with a seating ca pacity of some 5000 or more. and a mili- tary armory attachment. It has been decided to make the effort at least to keep the new structure busy.
 The five conventions for which the Chamber of Commerce has decided to reach out just now will all hold their 1908 sessions within the next two months so it was thought best to act promptly and with yigor.
 The conventions specially singled out for urgent invitation are the Southern Baptist convention meeting, now at Hot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Experience is required in the building and maintaining of good roads. Precedent has certainly taught us that exper- iments are inconvenient and costly. Col. J. F. B. Jackson has always made good. Jef- ferson County needs him on the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Col. J. F. B. Jackson, as con- tractor built the South and Moth division of the Louisville & Nashville railroad, also the Birmingham Mineral railroad, and even since these important events in the history of this section he has been actively and materially interested in the upbuilding of this district Ire ward him by a vote for Board of ReveSue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Personals.

Miss Mabelle Naugher of Fayette- vile Is viting Mrs. Frank Smith, Ave nue G and Twentieth street She leaves tomorrow for Tuscaloosa to attend the commencement exercises.
 MT. and Mrs. P. c. Beddow of Bir- mingham were the guests at dinner to- day of their daughter, Mrs. R. B. Chad wick.
 Mrs. J. H. Edwards and children left yesterday for Holt, to visit their aunt, Mrs. Thomas Edwards.
 Miss Jessie Wells, who has been teaching school in Gadsden, returned home today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

cliques, rings or on the sympathy plan. I have hired no man to work for me; neither would I, and I don't ask a man to vote for me, I only ask that you give me a consideration, and If you vote for me I will appreciate 1t by filling the office of coroner as it should be filled.
 It is every voters duty to vote for the most competent man in the race regardless. I will continue to hustle until the polls are closed, and if I should not win, you had just as well begin to prepare to vote for or against me next time. Read this over and over again, and then vote for the man the office needs; in short the most com petent man.
 Thanking each and every one for your support. Sincerely yours,
 E. P. PRUITT, M. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Teachers for Sheffield.

Sheffield May 17.-(Special.)-At meet ing of the Sheffield school board, held yesterday, the teachers for the city schools were elected for next year. The faculty will be the same as last year with two exceptions-Miss Yula Strick- land and Miss Margaret Fossick declining to stand for reelection. Miss Lydia Bel ser was elected to succeed Miss Strick- land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Severe Storm Stops Traffic.

Baton Rouge, La, May 17.-Because of damage done by a severe storm last night, traffic was today suspended the Louisiana Railway and Naviga- tion company and the Baton Rouge and Hammond railroad. The storm was general throughout central Louis lana and caused the loss of four lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
stoIypin Will Outline Policy.

St. Petersburg, May 1.-The inter pellations raised in the duma by the octoberists with regard to the returns between Russia and Grand Duchy of Finland, and the joining of the railroad systems of Finland and Russia will come up for discussion in the duma on July 2S. Premier Stolypin will de- liver a speech outlining the imperial policV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Twenty.seven Deaths From Cholera.

London, May 17.-An official tele- gram received by the India office re- ports 27 deaths from cholera in the regiment of Munster fusileers, which a week ago was sent into the cholera camp from Major General Wilcocks force now operating against the Mo hammedans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Nobody questions McAdory.
Vote for D. M. Malone. He wants to be one of the members of the Board of Revenue.

Effective Sunday, May 17, Southern Railway will inaugu- rate through sleeping car ser vice to New York on the after noon train leaving 4:25. The only afternoon train beyond Atlanta to Eastern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Railroad Man Dead.

Tuscumbia, May 17.-(Special)-Gordon Johnson. railroad man aged 50 years, died Friday night at his home in this city of consumption. His wife and six children survive him. The remains were inferred in a private burial ground sev- eral miles from Tuscumbia, the Rev. E. M. Glenn officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Castro Makes Rigid Rules.

Willemstad, Curacoa, May 1.-The Venezuelan consul here has received orders from President Castro not to clear any sailing vessels for Venezue- Ian ports. This action, it is believed, is for the purpose of throwing business to the steamer Manzinares, belonging to President Castro, which Is ready to take the cargo for Venezuelan ports that has accumulated here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

ceeding year. For several years they have maintained a scholarship here. and now they are planning, before many years, to erect on the campus a Students home" which is to be model in it's architecture, equipment, management, and, best of all' in it's ideals of real living. At the busi- ness meeting this afternoon the following officers were elected to serve the Alumnae association for the year 19oS-O9:
 President, Miss Margaret McArdle, '99, Birmingham.
 First vice president Miss Mary Peters, 0I Montevallo.
 Second vice president, Miss Belle Gil- bert, 01, Birmingham.
 Secretary and treasurer, Miss Eunora Farris, '0S, Elba
 Historian Miss Ruth Long, '06, Bigbee.
 The social committee of the Y. w. C. A. is entertaining this afternoon in honor of the senior class and in addition to the guests of honor, other fortunate ones are the sponsors and maids ow the class of 1908, and the visiting alumnae.
 In spite of the rain, the parents and sisters and brothers and cousins, who are are numbered by the dozens,' are com ing on every train to visit the girls dur ing the commencement exercises of the A. G. l. s.
 Among the visitors here are, Mrs. Beech of Scottsboro, Mrs. Dunlap of Straven, MT. James L. Beech of Montgomery, Miss Clara Patterson of Tallassee, Miss Marg- aret McArdle, Misses Una Belle and Maude Gilbert of Birmingham, Mrs. Belle Mcdonald Vernon of Cedar, Miss Bessie Gordon of Eutaw. Mrs. Minnie Lou Knox Perry of Birmingham, Miss Ethel Parham of Hebron, Miss Lena Stabler of Grove Hill, Miss Ruth Long of Bigbee Miss AL berta Scruggs of West Bend, Miss Mary D. Henderson of Talladega, Miss Alina Robinson of Alexander City, Mir. Herren Of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Wm. c. Garrett will make an able, impartial and incorrupt- ible judge. Vote for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Southern Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Atlanta May IS, and for morning 19, limited May %, rate $6.70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

I want the office of coroner of Jef- ferson county for the money it pays NO MORE.
 l am the most competent man in the race. When l say this l say only facts.
 I am honest; I have as much educa- tion as any man in the race; l am more active than any of the candidates, and there is not one drop of cowardly blood in my veins.
 1 am from Lowndes county-a black belt democrat; am proud of it; none are better, for while supremacy IS GRAND. I am as loyal as am demo- crat. l believe in hustling, and l do hustle, and I will do my full duty Tn this office-I always do my duty
 l am not making this race with any combines, campaign committees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

I. w. McAdory knows his business-re-e elect him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Your health depends upon the condition of your blood. Keep it pure by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

Vote for w. E. Garter, Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18

10 Per Cent Off Gilbert Trunk Sale
 2010 Third Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
no THE CANDIDATES:

Automobiles for hire-one can do the work of half a dozen carriages.
 N. O. TYLER, Bell Phone "A. Peoples 363.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-18
Vote for I. w. McAdory.

T. H. MOTION Business Mans Candidate Board of Revenue
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
LARGEST HAY CROP
Ordinarily is Valued Over Half Bill
lion Dollars-Chicsgo Consumes
100000 Tons Annually.

Chicago. May 1.-THE largest hay
crop in the history Of the country is
predicted for this year. according TO
advance reports received in this CITY.
Weather conditions in the middle
western states this spring have been
peculiarly adapted orthe growing of
grasses and the latest government
report placed the development to
date at o. per cent This is an I'M
usual figures. So great is the inter
est in wheat and cotton that the i'm
portance To the country of a good hay
crop Is seldom fully realized. Its
value each year, however. is over
haif billion dollars. and last year it
was the second most valuable crop
grown in the United States. outrank
ing beth wheat and cotton and ok
ceeded only by corn. Hay has the
unique distinction of being the only
agricultural product approaching it IN
which is never sold fer
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
MANY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
ADOPT new THEORY
Statements from Followers of Cooper OBJ
tanned Recently i'm Various Cities.

A number of statements from promi
nent people located in various cities
where the widespread discussion over
l. T, Cooper's new theory regarding
the human stomach has recently
waged, give an idea Of the intense in.
terest the young man has aroused dur
ing the past year. The statements are
as follows:
Mr.. c. D. Mitchell, of 2it2 Avenue
c. Birmingham, Ala, has this to say
with regard to his belief in Cooper's
medicine: Il have been troubled with
indigestion and stomach trouble for
the past year. | had heartburn, bloat-
ing after eating, gas on stomach and
bowels, palpitation of the heart, pain
in the lower part of my back, and
various other symptoms, and was a
victim of much distress. tried many
remedies. but received little or no
benefit from them. ] was advised 10
try the Cooper preparations, and did
so. In one weeks time | was i'm
proved wonderfully--the first relief
had been able to obtain. Mr.. Cooper's
medicine does all he claims for it
Mr.. ]. o. Spradling, OF 705 South
TETON Street, Colorado Springs, Colo,
says: Il was troubled with indigestion
Tor two years. 1t caused me a great
deal of suffering and misery. / did
not dare to eat meat at all, and every
thing | did eat soured on my stomach.
! tried various remedies, but found no
relief. Three months aGo | started
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
FATHER AND SON
IN QUEER PACT
BOY WAS PERSUADED TO PERMIT
MAN TO KILL HlM-THEN
FATHER INFLICTED WOUNDS
UPON HIMSELF.

Chicago, May LIT appears 10 have
been an agreement on the part of
Henry Rudolph Amann. d German mu.
stefan. 43 years old. and his 12yearoId
foster son, Walter Knobel. to die to
gether came to light today when
Amann was found staggering through
the woods near Fort Sheridan. delil-
Gus from self inflicted wounds.
The facts as cleaned from the music
ian's rambling statement was that
Amann led the boy into the forest last
Friday aud after wandering about for
nearly two days had gained the BOYS
consent that Amann should kin him.
The body Of the child wa found this
afternoon pierced through the heart
by knife blade Amaun had stabbed
himself twice 81 the breast but his
wounds had not proved fatal. 4 letter
was found in Amann's pocket that
read:
Please bury us together in one
grave Everything was against MS
do not want to live without my faith
sr I 90 OF my own free will The
letter was signed. Walter" and was
in achild's hand writing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
NEW AIROOME
OPENS TONIGHT
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF HUT.
ToNBAlLEY STOCK CO. IN
SERIES OF FINE SHOWS.
Pastoral Comedy the Opening Play
With Vaudeville Between Acts
Company of Fourteen Stage
Performers.

| The New A,rIome on Sixth street
Twin open the present summer sea-
son tonight by presenting the beau
| titul four act pastoral comedy drama
Little Princess. play that will COVE
the very best Of satisfaction to all
CLASSES OF theater goers because it is
built along natural lines. has fourteen
distinct characters which gives each
and every member OF the big com
pany ample opportunity to display
their abaility. This will be followe /
by such well known successes as Rus
sian Nihilists, (the very best Russian
play ever written; Down the Trail, "a
story OF the days Of Daniel Boonel
A Daughter OF the South. Ga high class
society drama); Three Of a Kind.
tthe funniest OF all farce comedies)
Escaped From the Harem. Ga strong
naval play showing a full rugged bat
rleship ready for dotionl An Eastern
a play showing the power
Of man who has become the financial
octopus of his time, also shows to
what extent he used that power)
Power of Friendship. Tan emotional
lrama showing an exceptional strong
story OF devotion and self-sacrificet
Gambler Of the West la sensational
Of the golden wesO; why
She Was Sacrificed tan emotional
irama with very strong plotJ; Gypsy
Tack, lthe very best detective story on
he stagel East Lynne, (will not be |
played unless by special .request);
Golden Giant Mine. tone of the pref |
lest stories ever written. showing a |
'oung girls pluck and devotion in de- /
ending her sick fathers mining claim |
against a band OF outlawsl. This line |
If plays should and no doubt will pack |
he New Airdome every night during |
he two weeks engagement nf the ,
Hutton Bailey Stock Company in this /
ity. There viii De a complete change /
# Program at every performance.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18

future delivery and that is absolutely
dependant for its price on the daily
fluctuations OF supply and demand In
the ease Of the cereals aud cotton the
producer is able To sell his product
AT a figure made in a world marklt t
and miller or manufacturer by buy
ing fer future delivery can tell be
forenand what his flour or his cotton
cloth is going to cost him. Large
users Of hay however, do not know
from one day TO another what price
they will have TO pay. Chicago con
sumes ~ carloads of hay a day, Or
nearly 10000 tons a year Much of
this comes from Ohio. Indiana. Hi
uois, Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa.
and even from points as distant as
Kansas. Arkansas and Indian Terri
tory New York and PENNSYLVANIA
are the banner hay STATES, with Iowa
a close third
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18

taking Cooper's New Discovery. and
after using the contents OF three bot
ties | was entirely cured. can now
eat and relish anything that my appe-
title Graves. The New Discovery III
truly q great stomach medicine"
Mr. YIN. Cooler, of 400 Graves
Street, Syracuse, N. Y, is very strong
in his expression Of belief In the new
medicine, and has the following to say
on the subject; Il have suffered from
catarrh OF the nose and throat for four
years. 1t must have been communi-
Gated to my stomach. for all this time
my stomach has given me great deal
Of trouble, and caused me much pain
and suffering My stomach was often
sour, and my food did not digest. /
was bothered by continual desire to
spit, and there was constant drop
ping of mucus into the throat.
1.-THE first relief / have been able to
obtain is from Cooper's New Discov-
cry, which | have been taking for
about a week. My catarrhal condition
has been greatly improved and my
stomach is almost we'll. Mr.. Cooper's
medicine has benefited me more than
anything | have ever used"
These statements are from reliable
citizens in various communities who
have tried these celebrated medicines.
We sell them and will gladly explain
their nature to any one interested.
p. G.. Schulz & Sons.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
LARGE CONGREGATION HEARS
RABBI SADLER'S FAREWELL
Parting Sermon Gave Progress of Judaism in
Cairo From Civil War Days Beautiful
Music and Prayer Service

( | ask that you remain true to your
religion as leave you No matte
what temporal disadvantages YOU may
suffer stand fast TO your faith In ole
/ God.
During my ministry We have lost The
/ following members by death. Herman
Meyers. Mrs. Herman Meyers. s. RIOS
enthal Mr.. S. y. Goldsmith. Mrs. /
Cohen. Sol Silver. Mrs. Decker. Of
Columbus Ky. | solemnized a mum.
Der of marriages. that of Miss Kauf.
man and Alr Baer. and several In 9th
er cities surrounding towns and at the
synagogue. have conducted mem
0rial services for Sanford Lodge and
the Rebekah lodges preached at the
rededication Of the Christian church.
addressed the audience at the eecep-
ton to the Rev Dr. ". Sanford Gea.
lectured at the anniversary services
at the Stafford Memorial Library
preached the baccaIaureate sermon tc
the graduates Of the Cairo High school
and officiated at other assemblages."
Musical Program.
The incidental music of the service
was very beautiful and the prayers
most impressive, the program being as
follows
Prelude Reverie-Bertha schlos
ser.
Fountain of Life, Hymn ~
Choir.
Opening Anthem 1t is a Good
Thing-Schlessinger
Ritual Service with Choral Re
sponses.
Violin Solo, Sol Nidse-Risotto; |
Mr.. Lee Berkoditz
Scripture Lesson.
Duet, Holy Father Guide our Foot
iteps"-Mrs. A. NJ. Stein and Mrs
George b. Osgood OF Chicago.
Farewell Sermon-Rabbl h. SadIer.
soprano Solo-tiold Thou NV Hanl
C. S. Briggs; Mrs. George r. Osgood
Closing Prayers and Kaddish.
Violin Solo( selected Mr. Lee Der
.owitz; piano accompaniment, Miss
,ruestiHe Berkowitz.
Closing Hymn, Now as the Part
az Hour is Nigh Union Hyminal
BenedictiOn
Rabbi Sadler will leave today for
aston. his new field of labor, at 11.15
clock and as soon as he has secured
suitable residence for his family
ley wili}f0llow Mrs. Sadler and son
Xpect to remain here for a part Of
le summer, however. which will be
rateful news to all who know this
eneyOlent woman upon whom the
espOnsibility of most of Cairo's |
1arity work has deyolyed.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-18
AZlZ STILL SULTAN.

Paris May 17.-No confirmation
can be had in official quarters here
regarding the ropor, from Tan2ier
that Gen. Nagdani commaudarin-
chief OF the army Of Sultan Al El-AMz
has proclaimed Nulai Hafz sultan of
Morocco in place of the legitimate
ruler The government has created
the pest of high commissioner fer the
Algerian-Moroccan frontier and has
appointed General Lauted to be first
commissioner.