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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Artistic Draping of Bridal Wells.

To the uninitiated, especially. mankind,
the fall of a bridal veil means nothing, but
to the expectant bride and womankind gen.
orally 1t means great deal, for 1t is proba-
bly, more noticed, and upon its graceful
folds depends much of the beauty of the
bride, says fashion writer. 1 accompan-
led one of the autumn brides as counselor
friend and adviser while in New York to
make some of her last and most important
purchases for the wonderfully dainty
trousseau which was to be hers. We went
in quest of bonnets and hats to match the
various toiettes. In secluded and most
aristocratic part of New York our cab
stopped. Our ring was answered by a small
livery who ushered us into a beautifully
artistic room with rare bits of carved Dutch
furniture and gobelin tapestries. About the
room were odd fances of brass and rare
bits of china. The door was presently OPEN
ed and a tall, sinuous woman in long,
clinging black gown enters and informs
us:
Monsieur lie Blanc is at present engaged
In arranging wing in Madame Astorbilts
bonnet"
You wait. Your cab waits-at New York
prices. When your patience is almost ex-
hausted and you feel that Dutch furniture
and old brasses are but small compensa-
ton for waning afternoon, Monsieur LIE
Blanc enters-a typical little Frenchman in
very English clothes. When monsieur finds
modemoiselle wishes several hats and for
trousseau his interest Increases perceptibly
We are conducted into a little apartment
hung with seductive mirrors and softened
lights, where even Medusa herself would
find becoming bonnet We are soon deep
in the mysteries of deciding and buying
dear to woman's heart but still dearer
when we found small fortune tied in
delicious little bow. After several selec-
tons made via
an artistic eye every turn of the head and
droop of feather, asked who would adj
just mademoiselle's veil. Upon her reply
ing the modiste who had made her gown
'Mademoselle is rather fertile said mon
eieur; what Is the hight of the gentleman
mademoisele will wed?' With a ring of
pardonable pride my little bride replies:
''Q9iite six feet" Monsieur throws up his
hands with horror, exclaiming, "Mademoi-
selle would go up re aisle looking like one
mushroom or one flying hyena." Appalled,
by such frightfu prediction, my little
friend sank into chair and implored mon
sieur to save her from such a fate. She
was placed in front of a mirror and
swathed in folds of white satin while mon
sieur studied the effects of lights and
shades. The necessary folds of white tulle
were then draped by monsieur's skilled
fingers around a tiny coronet of orange
blossoms and caught with a white aigrette
with the dexterity born only of French
man and genius
Let us hope that the merry little price
paid for the same was as satisfactory to
Monsieur lie Blanc as was the gracefully
flowing lines of the little brides veil on the
most important occasion of q woman's life
for contentment dwelt in her heart and
beamed from her face, for she looked beside
her six feet of noble manhood neither like
lone mushroom nor one flying hyena as she
came down re aisle"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
. in SOCIETY .

Mrs. A. o. Lane has returned from Gads-
den.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snowden McGaughy have
reached the city and are at home with Mr.
McGaughy's mother at her residence in
Seventh avenue.
Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston has returned
from Baltimore.
Mr.. Walter Cleveland, of ST. Louis, is in
the city.
Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry will enter
ia n at cards this afternoon in honor of her
sister, Mrs. McLemore
The literary clubs, owing to the approach
Ing holidays, have abandoned the usual
meetings of this week.
Mr.. Ernest Dreyspring of Birmingham, and
Miss Eta G. Berry, of North Carolina will
be married today at the home of the bride
Mr.. Adolph Dreyspring, of Montgomery a
brother of the groom, will be best man.
Miss Berry is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Berry, of North Carolina, and is an
accomplished young woman. Mr. Drey-
spring is well known and popular among
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
NICARAGUAN CANAL.
Committee to Investigate Altered Eff
forts to Obstruct Its Building.

Washington, December Ex-senator MOI
gan today secured the passage by the SEN
ate of a resolution authorizing the Mica
raguan canal committee to investigate the
alleged efforts to obstruct the construction
of the canal. The resolution follows:
"That the committee on the construction
of the Nicaragua canal is authorized to sit
in the recess of the senate or when the
senate is in session and to send for persons
and papers and administers oaths to wit
nesses and examine them touching any
agreements or commissions of any persons
or corporations in reference to the proposed
canal through the republic of Nicaragua,
entered into for the purpose of defeating
or controlling the construction of such
canal for the personal emolument or adj
vantage OF such person or for the benefit
of such corporation"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Making Hearts Glad At Christmas Tide

Once more the season has come when
those In more fortunate circumstances
make an appeal for the poor of the city,
feeling that brief mention of the needs
will result in a generous response from
those who have in abundance. The ladies'
of the Creche, as has been stated, will ar
range a Christmas tree at the Mercy
home. and they have already made re-
quest for donations for these children, who
like Him know not where to lay their
heads.
Donations of all kinds may be sent to
Mrs. Charles Carper corner Park avenue
and Twentieth street. or Mrs. Richard f.
Johnston Highland avepue.
The board of managers of the Hillman
hospital are also making preparations for a
Christmas dinner for the patients and the
ladies make an appeal for donations of
money or provisions.
Delicacies for the invalds will be gladly
received or anything that will bring good
cheer to the hearts to whom Christmas is
sometimes but a name.
Donations may be sent direct to the Hill
an hospital
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Notice Bids for Convict Labor

Proposals for convict labor of 1899 are in
vited by the board of revenue and road
commissioners of Mobile, Alabama. BIDS
must specify the labor to which conyicts
are to be held, the place or places of en-
ployment, and must conform generally
with the requirements called for by bids for
state convicts. Bids must be In and ready
for consideration at the regular session of
the board set for IL o'clock noon, on Mon
day. the ninth 90 day of January, A. d.,
1899
Reservation is made of the right to reject
any or all bids in whole or in part.
Bids should be Endorsed, Proposals for
Convict Labor" and addressed to the I'M
dersigned. VIM. H. HOLCOMBE,
President and Authorized H. L. Agent.
12-16-eod-td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
JAMES ST. JOHN,
A Blacksmith, Under Arrest on a Sc
rious Charge.

James 81. John "a blacksmith, was ar
rested yesterday by officers Bodeker and
Patton and locked up in the city prison on
the charge of being wanted in Ohio for
murder.
ST. John denies that he is the man, al
though it is said that he fills a description
sent out from that state. He refused to
be photographed and would say little con-
corning himself when questioned by the
officers. He has worked in several shops
in this city, and only recently returned
after an absence of several weeks.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
WOMAN And SOCIETY.
By ANNIE KENDR,@~n WALKER

the business men of the city. The young
couple will leave after the ceremony for
Birmingham. They will be at home with
Mr.. and Mrs. McCormac, Eleventh avenue,
South
Mrs. Frazier and Mrs Carmichael will not
issue invitations for their card party until
after the holidays.
Miss Evelyn Bird, who has been out of
town for several weeks, has returned and
will be with her sister, Mrs. l.. J. Haley
during the holidays.
Mrs. Bessie wadsworth and Master
Frank l.. Wadsworth will leave Friday for
Tuskegee where they will spend the holi-
days with Mrs. Wadsworths parents.
.
Mr.. and Mrs Warren Stokes. and Miss
Estelle Mitchell are In Montgomery, where
they will remain for the holidays.
-
Mss Florida Graves who is visiting in
ST. Louis, is one of the most popular of the
visiting bellies there this season. The 81.
Louis Republic recently contained a picture
of this charming girl, and in referring 10
her great beauty sal Miss Graves is the
recipient of as many social favors as her
beauty and charm demand. Iuneheons,
dinners and dances are being given for her
pearance she is much admired.
Miss Ethel Judge has returned from a
pleasant visit to Decatur.
Mrs Frank Galloway of Decatur. is the
guest of Prof. and Mrs j. ]. Judge, 5l2
north Eighteenth street.
The bazaar which is being given by the
ladies of the South Highlands church con-
tinues in popularity and 1t has been such
a success that 1t will continue open todav.
Delicious lunches will be served today and
tonight.
The baby show Yesterday was an inter-
esting and popular feature. The prize, for
the finest baby under six months old was
awarded little Miss Sarah Faulkner Simp-
son, the little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Simpson. The decision In regard 70
the prize offered for the baby under eight
cen months old was in favor of Mss Eliza
beth Jordan the little daughter OF Or. ana
Mrs William Mudd Jordan.
Little Miss Rose Mary Short was award
ed the prize for the little girl under six
years. and Mrs Drennen's handsome little
son was also awarded a prize in the con-
test.
Miss Maud Allen Jemison and Miss Belle
Johnston, of Pittsburg, Pa, two OF the SUI
dents OF the Birmingham SShiiSis' iSAe
Yesterday to spend their holidays at nome.
Mrs J. j. Mavhed, of Tuscaloosa. was in
the city yesterday on her way home from
Little Rock.
Miss Annie williams. of Admission, who is
the guest of her niece. Mrs. William Mes
bit, will return home today.
The Thursday Evening Fuchre Club was
entertained last night by Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam G. Estes.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet in the parlors of the First
Methodist Church at 8 o'clock this after
noon
The meeting of the local branch of the
National Council of Jewish Women which
was to have been held this afternoon, has
been postponed until next Thursday.
At the residence of the BRIDES father. in
Woodlawn, Mr.. A. T. Maulvin and Miss
Mary Roper were united in Marriage. Rev
w. M. Blackwelder officiating. The bride
is charming and cultured young woman
and the groom a popular and trusted en-
ploye of the Southern Railway Company.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Honor to Mobile Visitors

Doctor and Mrs. Clisby entertained at
their residence on the North Highlands
last evening in honor of Miss Mollie Irwin
and Miss Adele Weber, of Mobile. A few
friends were invited to be present and bid
goodbye to the young ladies' who leave this
morning for Mobile.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Shot by Her Husband

Rockville, Ind, December 21.-Mrs. Joe
Mehook, wife of an Austrian miner at
Coxville, this county, was shot through
the heart and killed today, supposedly by
her husband who has disappeared. The
alarm was given by another Austrian, who
boarded with them and slept in the same
room, but he declared that he did not hear
the shot The coroner and sheriff are In
vestigating.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

From the Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
The chief of the imperial secret service
was assured that he might tell all, without
fear of getting the federal machine down
on him.
perial secret service thereupon announced,
"are saying your highness stands for
medieval barbarity!"
''Well, we don't stand for fear of bagging
our trousers like some people" sneered the
sultan, heatedly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Prize Fight Arranged

New York, December 2.-Frank Erne,
of Buffalo, and Dial Hawkins, of San Fran
cisco, were matched today to fight twenty
five rounds at the lightweight limit, 1888
pounds, before the club offering the best
inducements, and also for side bet of
50, COO. In all probability the bout will take
place on the Pacific coast some time in Feb
ruary.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
HOUSE ADOPTED
TIE RESOLUTION
Questioning the Right of0ficerS
TO Seats.
BOTH BODIES ADJOURNED
Will Convene Again on January 4-Ab-
sence of Quorum in Senate Pre-
vented Decisive Defeat of
Proctor Resolution.
BOTH BODIES ADJOURNED

Washington, December 21.-The last ses-
sion of the house before the holiday recess
lasted but an hour The Bailey resolution
directing an investigation of the right of
members who volunteered in the Spanish
American war to seats in the house was
adopted and several bills of minor impor-
tance were passed.
There were less than fifty members OH
the floor of the house today Immediately
after the reading of the journal, Mr.. Hen
derson, rep lblcan, of Iowa, from the COM
mittee of rules, reported back favorably the
Bailey resolution directing the judiciary
committee to Investigate and report upon
the question as to whetehr members of the
house who had accepted commissions in the
army during the late had by SO doing
vacated their seats in the house. He asked
for immediate consideration, and the resolu-
ton was adopted without division.
Mr.. Wheeler, democrat, of Alabama; Mr.
Colson, republican, of kentucky Mr. Dob
bins, republican, of Pennsylvania and Mr.
Campbell, democrat OF Illinois are the
members of the house who VOLUNTEERED for
the Spanish-American war. None of them
We're present when the investigation was
ordered today.
The bill reported from the ways and
means committee authorizing the shipment
III bond of imported merchandise in less
than carload lots was passed.
some miscellaneous business of minor i'm
poItance was transacted.
The spirit of Christmas seemed to pervade
the members and number of small claim
bills were passed by unanimous consent
among them were: The senate bill to pay
Albert E. Redstone 81, 500 for loss sustained
by the Incorporation of his presumption
claim within the limits of Sierra forest re-
serve, Tulane county California.
Biils We're also passed for the relief of
benjamin f. Jones, late postmaster at
Beauregard, Miss and to provide for hold
ing terms of district and circuit courts at
Hammond, Ind.
AT 1:05 the house adjourned under the
joint resolution until January H.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
do you carver"
~ should say did,"
''And what are your specialties?"
Sausage and omelets."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL
DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PER-
Feet SUCCESS. 1T SOOrHES the CHILD,
6OFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN;
CURES WIND COLIC, and is the best REM
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world Be sure and ask
Tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22

Decatur December 2r.-(SpeciaL)-Th
New Decatur Cotton Compress company
is loading 500 bales of compressed cotton
to be shipped by water from New Decatur
to Lowell, Mass.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
Condition OF thu treasury

Washington, December 21-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows
available cash balance 1922 ,2lS,219. gold re-
serve s242, 665 $50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-22
SENATE

Washington, December 21.-The absence
of a quorum of the senate today saved Sem
ator Proctors resolution providing for the
appointment of committee of senators to
investigate the conditions in Cuba and
Porto Rico during the approaching long re-
cess of congress from decisive defeat An
effort was made by Mr.. Daniel, of Virginia
to obtain consideration of the resolution,
but his motion mustered only of the So
votes cast. No business of Importance was
disposed of at today's session. Only some
routine business, including the passage of a
few private pension bills was transacted.
At the opening of today's sess on of the
senate Mr.. Cullom, of Illinois, reported
favorably from the committee on foreign
relations the bill to provide a government
for the Hawaiian islands.
On behalf of Mr. Carter of Montana, who
was absent, Mr.. Chandler offered a resolu-
ton which was referred to the committee
on rules, providing for the distribution of
the Appropriation bills among the several
standing committees of the senate and so
amending the existing rules of the senate as
to make such distribution possible.
Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama, secured the
adoption of a resolution requesting the
president, If not incompatible with the pub
lie interests to inform the senate whether
authentic information is in possession of
this government as to the dissolution of the
United States of Central America
The private pension calendar was then
taken up and niEe private pension bills
were passed The passage of the bills re-
quired a longer time than usual as the re-
ports in each case were read, on demand
of Mr. Vest and Mr. Cockrell of Missouri.
Several joint and concurrent resolutions
were adopted, providing for the improve
ment of certain harbors and directing the
secretary of war to have surveys and es-
Inmates of cost made of various river and
harbOr improvements.
Mr.. Daniel, of Virginia, then called from
the calendar the resolution of Mr.. Proctor,
of Vermont providing for committee of
senators to visit Cuba and Porto Rico,
with view to ascertaining the conditions
on those islands and reporting their OBJ
servations to the senate as guide for its
action.
Mr.. Hale, of Maine, called for the read
ing of the resolution, and then on MIR.
Daniels motion to proceed to the consd-
ayes and nays.
closed the absence of a quorum, it being
ayes s, nays 80.
A call of the senate was demanded, Mr..
Hale Withdrawing a motion to adjourn
after giving notice that he would ask the
seante to go into executive session If a
quorum should be secured.
The call disclosed the presence of forty
seven senator's and on motion of Mr.. Hale
the senate at LIS p. m. went into executive
session.
At lao p. m. the senate adjourned until
January 4, 1899.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-17
A Benefit to Missoula.

!. Missoula. Nov. 16.-It Is not so many
years ago that the watchword of the
booming Washington city. Keep your
eye on Pasco," was familiar to all who
read the boom literature of tina year.
Now there seems To be a probability
of a revival of the war cry. Pasco will
be the Western terminal of the pro-
posed cutoff that the Northern Pacific
has under consideration. and will be
greatly benefited by this line when IL
Is built. on this end of the line, Mis-
soula and the Bitter Root will receive
equal benefits, and the public interest
In the new road is great. At first the
scheme was treated with considerable
skepticism, but now public sentiment
seems to be changed and there Il "A gen.
eral belief that the line will be pushed
through. IL Is said to he certain that
the Northern Pacific will. next season,
spend considerable money in improve
ments at Missoula. and this il con-
strued to mean that the ex-
poets to need better facilities here.
There Is general confidence thai next
season will be the best that M~issoula
has seen. and the business men are
feeling well pleased over the pros
meet
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-17

from here over the walla walla TRAN
and later on the Mullan road. have
pleasant r~ecoilections OF Cameron's
Ferry at the mouth of the st. Regis.
IL was a favorite stopping place and
the men who used to journey back and
forth all have pleasant things to say
OF IL. The ferry has been a quiet place
for several years. put II Ii receiving
a renewal OF Its youth this year with
the establishment of the new mills of
the ST. Regis Lumber company. and
the old house at the ferry is doing busi-
ness once more. That its reputation In
now as good as IL ever was no one will
doubt who has had the pleasure OF
visiting there this year. Its pleasant
location and Its hospitable hostess COM
bine to make II a delightful stopping
place. The visitors who spend a day
or two there are 10th to leave. and
they go they take away none but
the happiest of memories. The reputa-
ton which old Sandy Cameron ave
the place is well sustained by his
brother and wife. who now administer
to h wants of travellers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-17
LIVELY oooseeeRRY JUICE.
Sparkling Champaxnes Manufacturer
From Fruits Other Than Grapes.

Adulteration of articles of consump-
ton Is, OF course a fraud upon the
public unless due notice of IL is given.
But. according to the Lancet. a re-
deeming of the deception in these days
Is that adulteration generally occurs
I'm some wholesome form. Margarine
Is an excellent food substance, though
IL Is not butte: the potato is very our
ishing. but IL should not be found in
bread.
In the same way champagne Is an
excellent and in~vigorating beverage,
which in its cheaper forms. however.
has often nothing to do with grapes
G~ooseberries. OF course. have placed
champagne within the reach of every
body. There was a time when IL all
came from vineyards. when the poor
had to treat the wine as a case OF sou
grapes.
But even in champagne countries
there are significant tales of proprie-
tors buying up Normandy orchards Of
apples. n IL is stated that many own
ers of large pear orchards in France
are under contract to send their entire
produce to a firm OF wine merchants
In the champagne district.
Lord Palmerston is reported to have
told a d~eputation Of the trade who
waited on him that there was never a
good champagne year in France unless
there was a good apple crop in Nor
mandy. However. though perry. cider
and g~ooseberry wine are excellent
drinks In their way. they are not
champagne" and perhaps the pubic
prefers to pay a little more for the
higher priced lame.