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The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Handsome Interior of
 A Birmingham Home

The interior decoration of houses admits of such a variety of beautiful designs that the matter of selecting colors Is a very serious matter, especially in wall papering, which is frequently disappointing after 1t is hung. q
 In one of the elegant homes recently built on the South Highlands the interior decora- tion carries out a most beautiful and artis- tic effect. 3 The entrance hall, from which opens the library and drawing room, is finished in English oak, the wainscoating and the cornice running the entire length of the walls, the massive shding doors opening into the other rooms are of this rare Eng fish oak, that turns a darker shade with age. The hall is colonial, and from the niches on either side of the great doors rise four carved pillars of the same rich wood,
 which meet the cornice above. The panels
 are of dark green burlape, and from the cove-shaped ceiling hangs a magnificent ceiling light of Etruscan gold. The hallway is lighted from superb stained-gass above the front doorway. The drawing room is papering, with the ceiling light of Etruscan gold. The woodwork is in old English oak, smooth satin, the chimney piece being open and white and gold tiled. The furniture is of inlaid mahogany, and cushioned in satin damask of exquisite and delicate colorings.
 The dining room opening off the drawing room has the woodwork in antique oak, the carved mantel piece facing the great oaken doors. This apartment has a charm ingly curved window, decorated with stain ed-glass of beautiful design, and the walls are hung with an olive and gold papering. From the ceiling is suspended chandelier of rich gilt. One of the most charming rooms is the library, with It's walls hung in dark red satin papering, the frieze shading into lighter tones This apartment Is lined with oaken bookcases, and the woodwork is antique oak of the most exquisite polish. Dainty etchings and water-coor sketches ornament the walls, and the great leather lounges and chains and cushions, together with rich rugs from Oriental looms make a superb and charm ing apartment. From the ceiling is hung a chandelier of wrought iron. The bed rooms and the bathrooms are all finished in exquisite hard woods and the walls are hung with rich and beautiful designs in wall papering.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Meeting of Women's
Congress Yesterday

The Women's congress held delightful meeting yesterday in the Commercial club rooms Mrs. French led the parliamentary drill which was participated in with great interest by the large assemblage. After an exciting discussion upon the vital ques- tions brought before the congress, the meeting adjourned to meet again next Sat urday afternoon at o'clock in the Com mercial club rooms
 Following the adjournment of the Wo- mems congress was an informal session of the Woman's club. In the absence of the president, the yice-president, Mrs. Milner, presided A report on the selection of suitable rooms for the Woman's club was made through the chairman, Mrs. William B. Leedy.
 No action could be taken at the session yesterday, but the ladies favored the rooms over the Commercial club.
 Mrs. French was called upon to speak, and she emphasized the convenience and delights of club rooms.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Reception of the Daughters Of
 The Revolution to Gen. Wheeler

The visit the past week or General Wheeler and Miss Julia Wheeler to Nash- vile was the occasion of several brilliant social functions given in their honor, the most notable being that at which General Wheeler was Mrs. George w. Fairs guest of honor. The occasion of General Wheel- CTS visit to Nashville was his response to an invitation from the Cumberland chap- ter of the Daughters of the American Rev olution, who presented him on Wednesoay evening with a magnificent sword.. 10 meet this distinguished gentleman Mrs. fail as vice regent of Cumberland chapter, DauSh- ters of the American Revolution, invited her chapter and the officers or Camppeii chapter, Daughters of the American Revo- lution and the Daughters of the Confed- eracy.
 The general was also entertained at an in- formal reception at MT. and Mrs. Natnan- iel Baxter's immediately after his arrival, which was followed by luncheon ar o'clock. The reception at the home or the vice regent was followed by a dinner at Judge Dickerson's, and in the evening >--e public ceremonies were held at the capltol, when the presentation of the sword took place. Hon. Joseph D. Washington made the presentation speech, the closing Of which was replete with eloquenee lie sad:
 'Of all the heroes who won distinction and who shed glory on the name ol tHe american soldier, we feel that not one IS more deserving than the modest, noble gen tleman we have with us this evening. Not alone uId he, but his whole family responded to the call of duty. The father two sons and tnreekdaughters all in the field at one time. What an inspiring picture! Nor Is 1t the first time that General Joseph Wheeler has answered the call of duty. In the dark days of the bloody civil war, true to his allegiance to his native state, he gave his whole soul to the cause of the Confed- eracy Brilliant, flashing, glorious was his career. To but few has 1t fallen to be a hero in two wars, and we hardly know which to admire the more-Wheeler, a leader of the forlorn hope in dashing cavalry charge in 1864, or Wheeler, sick with burning fever, under a blazng tropi- cal sun, surrendering his ambulance to the wounded private soldiers while he leads the brave volunteers up the heights of San Juan. In the council tent of the com- mander-in-chief he raises his manly, fear less voice in protest against retreat, carry ing conviction and victory by his ever mem orable words, Push on; if it is hard for us to hold what we have taken, how much harder must it be for the enemy to stand where he is!'
 '1 deem it peculiarly appropriate that this valiant hero of our neighboring state of Alabama should have been selected by the loyal danes of Tennessee to be the recipi- ent of this token of their admiration and esteem. No worthier knight they could have girl, brave as a Christian martyr marching
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Beautiful Toilettes Worn
 By Miss Rurrouqhs

Miss Marie Burroughs. MT Robson's lead- ing lady, isalways one of the most elegant ly gowned women that one sees on the day evening realized that her personal beauty was somewhat on the wane, but her tall 1.-the, swelvte figure never showed to better advantage than in the elegant gowns she wore in "The Meddler.r In ap- pearance she is not unlike Blanche Walsh, and the simplicity and naturalness of her art are so inherent that her exquisite taste and evident fondness for pretty clothes seems to be also a natural charac- teristic, and a part of herself
 In the first scene she was goWned in an exquisite toilette of white satin, the skirt made with the French flare, of so exag gerated a length in front that the average woman would have felt compelled to hold it up The back of the skirt was, of course. cut with the regulation length and tight fitting about the hips. An applique of a jeweled trimming assimilated 1ounce The sleeveless corsage Twas low cut and tight-fitting, and trimmed very simply with lace and jewels. She wore her har high and without any ornaments.
 The most beautiful and effective gown was worn in the second act. It was princess, of delicate shade of grey satin. The skirt was quite long, fitting closely, the high-necked bodice was plainly fashioned, with the exception of a plaited scarf of yellow chiffon draped across the bust, and falling to the bottom of the skirt With this superb toilette she wore small black hat, with the usual flare trimmed in pink flowers.
 In the last act she was rad antly beauti- full in a changeable orange and red silk. The gown was made close-fitting princess, and trimmed about the decollete corsage with red flowers. ~-
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Newly Elected Officers
 Of Georaia Federation

The federation of Georgia club women, which met in annual session the past week in Columbus, resulted in the following elec- tion of officers:
 Mrs. Lowe, the president, having resigned after the election of the presidency of the general federation, Mrs. J. Lindsay John son, of Rome, the vice-president of the Georgia federation, was unanimously elected president and Mrs. Robert Emory Park, of Macon, was elected vice-president Both of these women are among the brain- fest women in Georgia and have been identified with the club movement from its earliest stages. Their election met with unanimous approval by the women present at the federation, and the club members throughout the state. Mrs. Park, the vice. president, was wired of her election, she being at Hot Springs, Ark, attending the convention of the Daughters of the Con- federacy.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
} TN SOCIETY 2

By order of the president there will be a meeting of the Art club tomorrow after noon at S:SO o'clock in Miss Copelands s studio.
 Bishop and Mrs. H. M Jackson and chill dren arrived in the city yesterday and are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Robert l.. Houston, corner of Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street. Bishop Jackson left in the afternoon for Selma, but Mrs. Jackson will remain several weeks
 Mrs. J. c. Henley at her handsome home on the South Highlands gave an elaborate luncheon yesterday at l o'clock The table at which the guests were seated was decorated with superb white chyrsanthe- nuns, and crimson ribbon. A delicious menu was served in several courses.
 Pelham Chapter, Daughters of the Con- federacy, are arranging to give a beautiful confederate tea in the near future at the home of the president, Mrs. Lewis.
 At the last meeting of the chapter among the guests present was Miss Kate Cum ming, who is so well known in Alabam and whose services as a hospital nurse - during the civil war gave her almost national reputation
 Mrs L. A. Shipman and Mrs. Fannie DeBardeleben have spent the last few days in Atlanta, where they were joined by MT. Shipman.A Mrs. DeBardeleben returns to- night. MT. and Mrs. Shipman will go to New York before returning to their home in Jacksonville.
 The ladies of the Elyton Methodist church will give an 'old-fa shioned spelling bee" on next Friday evening, November IS, at the residence of Dr. A. Eubank.
 eps
 Miss Florence and Alice Rumph entertain- ed the following friends on Thursday even- ing: Misses Lottie Coffin, Carrie Handey. Mary Sholl, Eileene Cotton, Madge Smith. Mary Graham, Clara Cotton. Jamie Moore, Messrs. Cartwright, Graham, Archer, Coe. Ewing, Robinson, Garden, Cotton, Hall,
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
BY ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER. Alabama Urges Appo ment of
 Mrs. Johnston as Regent

The Mount Vernon association, as is well known is composed of regents from the various states in the union, and since the death of Miss Leila Herbert the Alabama regency has been vacant.
 Mrs Hilary A. Herbert was for many years the regent for Alabama, and after her death the honor was conferred upon her daughter.
 The women of Alabama are now urging the appointment of Mrs. R. D. Johnston of Birmingham. That several of the most prominent club women in Montgomery were the first to propose her name as regent is all the greater compliment to her popular ity, and the earnest cooperation of every Birmingham woman on learning that her appointment would be urged is evidence of the appreciation with which this bril- liant and charming woman is held in her own home. Alabama women, in urging the appointment of Mrs. Johnston realize that the honor could not be conferred upon a more popular woman, or upon one more closely identified with Alabama interests.
 She is of the greatest leaders in all club work and is in close touch with every reform movement. Her work is imbued with such earnestness and enthusiasm that Alabama women have recognized in her every qualification necessary to a leader in philanthropic and reform movements. At the Federation last May her address electri- fled the entire assembly, being one of the most brilliant and interesting talks ever made by an Alabama woman.
 Her prominence as club woman, her brilliant and magnetic personality and her universal popularity throughout the state will make her apDointment as regent of the Mount Vernon association most happy one, and Alabama women are emphasizing g their desire in the matter by urgent re- quests to the executive board, through Mrs Townsend, of New York, who is herself a brilliant southern woman.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Mrs. George M. Cruikshank Programme: Origin and History of the Name Beg gar''-Mrs. Taliaferro.
 The Siege of Leyden-Mrs. Thompson Maurice of Nassau-Mrs. F. White. John of Barnveldt-Mrs. J. White. Reading from the "Burgomasters Wife' Mrs. Barclay.
 Open Discussion-Current- Events. 3 D. m-Meeting of the Amaranth club with Miss Lucy Haygeod. Programme: English Arts and Artists-A talk by Miss Madge Smith.
 Leading Lights in the Scientific World Miss Mamie Kelly.
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leave immediately after the ceremony for the home of the groom in Livingston The evening preceding the wedding the bridal party will be entertained informally at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Edward Hooper.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
China Painters

Painters of China will be interested to know that they can buy china for decora- tion at very low prices at Colby's Wall Paper and Art Store. as he is closing out that line at about cost prices.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
TWO NOTABLE WEDDINGS
 OF THE WEEK IN SOCIETY

to the stake, the very soul of honor and of ehivalry-'sans peur ct sans reproach' is Major-General Joseph Wheeler of the army of the United States"
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

what madame is teaching in her own charming and interesting way, and her classes are very popular.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
STOCK REDUCTION haEAES PRICE REDUCTloN

unload portion of Special reduction on a a
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spEcIAl-onE TO EACH CUSTOMER.

25c Large Japanned Coal Hods ..... =. .1C s. 50 Improved Rochester Nickel Parlor
 Lamp, complete ..... ... =. .... ..... .$1 .95 $2.50 Artist.cally Decorated Coal Vases. .9s
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Two Notable Weddings
 Will Occur This Week

The marriage of Miss Minnie Merle Lane and MT. Loui Hart, which will take place on Tuesday evening at S:30 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church, will be solemn ized with unusual brilliancy. The church will be superbly decorated, and an elabor- ate musical programme will precede the ceremony. The bridesmaids will wear ex- quisitely fashioned gowns and will carry white chrysantemums, and the wedding party, which is a large one, will resent a charming scene at the ehs.icel.
 The ushers who vii, lead the bridal party are MT. Herbert Bremen, MT. Fred Bow ron, MT. Frfii Tom White and MT. James Morton The bridesmaids, who are among the prettiest beIles in Birmingham, are Miss Virginia Walker, Miss Vema Enslen. Miss Anna May Phelan, Miss Leila Me- Donald and Miss Jessie Enbank.
 The maid of honor will be Miss Annie Watkins, of Chattanooga, and the best man will be MT. O. F. Grant, of St. Louis.
 A brilliant reception will be given to the bridal party and near friends of the two families at the home of the brides parents after the ceremony at the chuch. The house will be beautifully decorated, and designs in double hearts carried out in many beautiful ways. The young couple will leave on the southbound train Tues- day night for a wedding trip.
 The day preceding the wedding there will be handsome luncheon at the home of the brides parents, and in the evening the we'd ding party will be given a dinner at the Morris.
 On Wednesday afternoon at 3:sO o'clock a beautiful wedding will occur at the South Highland Presbyterian church, which will unite in marriage Miss Kathleen Hooper and MT. John Evander Harris of Living ston. The lovely young bride will wear an elegant going-away gown, and the maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be gowned in charming afternoon toilettes. The brides maids are Miss Mary Craig of Selma, Miss Isabel Mushat Miss Maud Lurton and Miss Ava Bradford. The groomsmen will be MT. William Johnston, MT. Edward Smith MT. Preston Horn Of Livingston and Pro- lessor Edward Hogan. The maid of honor will be Miss Mary Dorothy Hooper, sis ter of the bride. and the best man will be MT. Edward Brown Lunton of Livingston, a cousin of the groom. The bridal couple will
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Mrs. Johnston Urged as Alabamas Regent i'm rount Vernon Association. The Club Calendar i'm Birmingham for the Week. ......
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

William Rogers celebrated Knives, Forks, Tea and Table Spoons, etc. etc. $2.50 Set William Rogers Tea Spoons. .$1. % $5.00 Set Wm Rogers Table Spoons .. 200 S7.50 Set Wn. Rogers Knives and
 Wonderful reduction on Butter Knives, Sugar Shells, Soup Ladies, Desert Knives. etc., etc.
 GRANITEWARE-
 25c 10-inch Granite Pie Plates ..... ..... 5c 35c 10-inch Granite Jelly Cake Pan .... Sc 35c Gran te Hanging Soap Dish ....... Sc 50c Granite gallon Coffee Pot ... ........ 23c 40c Granite half gallon Coffee Pot ...... 19c
 Enormous stock of Granite Wash Pans, Dipper, Stew Pans. Pudding Pans, etc., etc., at astonishingly low prices.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
RADICAL REDUCTIONS ONE WEEK SALE.
)CKERY BARGAINS

CROCKERY BARGAINS
 5c Ironstone Individual Butters . .... .01 5c Ironstone Sauce Dishes ......... =. .03 10c Ironstone Plates .. .. ...... ....... .04 10c Ironstone Soup Plates =. ..... a.. .05 25c Ironstone Meat Dishes .... a. ... .05 10c Ironstone Bowls ..... ... ... ... ... .05 25c Ironstone pint Cream Pitchers.... .09 25c Ironstone Tooth Brush Holder ..... 10 25c Ironstone Gravy Boats ... ..... ... .12 35c Ironstone Covered Soup Dishes =. IS bOc Ironstone Haviland Cups and Saul
 50c Ironstone Covered Dishes ..... .... .25 $1.50 Ironstone Oyster Tureen ...... =. AS S1.00 1ronstone Bowl and Pitcher ..... AS 200 Ironstone fancy covered Slop jar. .9s s3.5o Haviland Decora ted Chamber Setss 1.95 S10.00 Decorated Dinner Sets ..... ...... 4.95 $25 103 pieces Vienna China Dinner Set 1895
 Complete line French and Vienna plain and decorated China at a big reduction.
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GLASSWARE BARGAINS

5c Engraved Plumbers ... ..... ..... Pc
 Be Cut Glass Salts ..... ... ... ........ % Toe Engraved Wine Glasses zee. |. ..... 4e 10c Heavy Hotel Goblets ..... ... ..... 5c 25c Cut Glass Vinegar Cruet ..... ..... 10c 25c Cut Glass S-inch Bowls ..... ......... 1ec 25c Cut Glass Butter Dishes ..... ... 10c 25c Cut Glass Sugar Bowls ... ........ 10c s0c Cut Glass Cake Stands ... .......... 10c Soc Cut Glass half gallon Pitchers ..... 10c 50c Cut Glass 9-inch Square Bowls .... 10c 50c Cut Glass Celery Stands ..... ...... 10c 50c Cut Glass Large Cake Plate ....... 10c 75c Cut Glass Large Covered Dishes 23c
 Everything at tremendous reduction. The largest stock of saloon glass in the south. Elegant glass novelties wonderfully cheap.
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FAMOUS PEaIASulAR REATlHG AND C0OKiN
 STOVES AND STEEL RANGES.

$50 Penlnsular Wrought Steel Range. .$29 95 S25 Famous Peninsuar Cook Stove,
 cOIhpiele ib.So $20.oo Large Peninsular Wood Cook
 Stove complete ..... ..... .... ..... 12e5 Seyenty-five designs of Peninsular Cook ing and Heating Stoves at a great reduc- ton. Price reduction on all lines.
 THE BIG STORE WILL SAVE YOU mOREY
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The ladies of the Elyton Methodist church will give an "old-fashioned spelling bee" on next Friday evening, November IS, at the residence of Dr. A. Eubank.
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1continued on Thirteenth Page,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-21
OBSERVANCE FOR LENT.
Read in the Catholic Churches in
Scranton Diocese Yesterday.

| The following circular embodying a
| digest Of the rules for the observance
Of Lent was read at all the Catholic
| churches of the Scranton diocese yes
terday:
1. All the faithful who have completed
| their twenty-1irst year, are bound to OBJ
| serve the Fast of Lent, unless dispensed
| for legitimate reasons.
2. one meal day only is allowed, ex-
! cept on Sunday.
| 8. This meal is not to be taken until
| about noon.
4. on those days on which permission
is granted to eat meat, both meat and fish
! are not to be used at the same meal,
| even by way of condment.
.. A collation. or partial meal is allowed
| in the evening. The general practice OF
pous Christians limits its quantity to the
| fourth part of an ordinary meal.
6. Bread, butter, cheese, fruit of all
kinds, salads, vegetables and fish, are per-
mitted at the collation.. Milk and eggs
are also permitted.
Z. Custom has made it lawful to drink
in the morning some warm liquid, such as
tea and coffee, or thin chocolate made
with water.
s. Necessity and custom have author
lied the use of lard instead of butter in
preparing fish, vegetables, etc.
8. The following persons are not bound
to observe the Fast. viz: All under
twenty-one years OF age the sick; preg-
nant women and those giving suck to m
fants; those who are obliged to do hard
work, and all who through weakness cam
not fast without injury to their health.
10. BY dispensation. the use of flesh
meat will be allowed any time on Sun
days, and once a day on Mondays. Tues
days, Thursday and Saturdays; except on
the second Satu day in Lent and uoly
Saturday.
H. Persons exempted from the obliga-
tion of fasting, by age or laborous occu-
patton, are permitted the use of meat at
any meal on those days on which its use
is granted by dispersation.
T. Those who may have an reasonable
doubt as to their ability to fast or alb
stain should seek the advice of their pas
tors. William O'Ilura.
Bishop OF Scranton,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-21
SABBATH NEWS NOTES.

Sermons suggested by the approach OF
Washington's birthday were preached
| in nearly all the city churches.
y Bible reading on The Seven Wishes
of Paul" was preceded by a song service
at the Scranton Street Baptist church
last evening.
Rev. W. j. Ford, pastor of the Green
Ridge Baptist church, occupied the pull
pit of the jackson Street Baptist ChurC h
yesterday morning.
The quartette choir which so efficiently
sang at the WaSnOurn Street PreSbyte-
ran church yesterday, has been engaged
to furnish the music at that church dur
ing the year.
Rev. 5. +. Matthews, pastor of the
Scranton Street Baptist churcn, addressed
the meeting at the Railroad department,
Young Mems Christian association, yes
terday afternoon.
A discourse on the recent temperance
agitation in relation to colleges was
preached in the Second Presbyterian
church in the evening by Rev. DIR. c. L.
Robinson, the pastor
At the devotional meeting of the Young
Women's Christian association yesterday
afternoon, specially prepared pro-
gramme was conducted by Mrs. Randolph
Jones, assisted by Mrs. NJ. j. Boston,
Williams.
At the Green Ridge Baptist church in
the evening there was a patriotic service
attended by the American Mechanics and
Patriotic order Sons of America. A spc-
cial sermon was preached by the pastor,
Rev. w. j. Ford.
Special services were conducted at the
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church last
evening. The pastor, Rev. l.. II. Foster
preached a forceful sermon on "Our Idle
Words" A series of special meetings will
be conducted in the church, commencing
with last evenings meeting.