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The age-herald., 1900-02-02
Some Customs in the
 Social Life at Washington

Two of the eldest points about Wash tngton social life,' says Maude Andrews in the January Sunny South, 'is that the newcomer does the calling, and that peo- pie say good morning to each other any hour from midday until dark. It is rather surprising to walk into gaily illum;- mated Washington drawing room at o'clock and have the hostess grasp your hand cordially and bid you warm good morning, as if you had come to an early breakfast.
 "In official life there is a day set apart for the wives of all men holding high office.
 Monday is the afternoon for the wives of the justices of the supreme court, the judges of the court of claims, the chief court of the district.
 "Tuesday for the wives of representa- tives.
 "Wednesday for the cabinet and speak CT of the house.
 '"Thursday for the senate.
 "Th.s completes the list of public official receptions, and this series of receptions is often a social puzzle to the wife of u new politician.
 'eThe wife of the president being exemp. from making any calls at al is the only woman who comes as stranger to Wash ington official life, who does not need to De coached in matters social. "Tle Chinese legation receives on Fri day, and those fortunate enough to be asked to call always enjoy the experience. The minister and Mme. Wu T.ng-Fang receive in their gorgeous state costumes, and are assisted by a number of their rotinue.
 .The households of the Chinese and Co., rean ministers are now the only ones wherein the national dress is constantly worn and the members of these legations make most unique and picturesque bits of color on ordinary occasions of state when the diplomatic corps presents itself in body.
 "The wife of the Chinese minister dur ing the Cleveland administration was a much prettier woman than the present lady of the embassy, and the ambitious hostess who received "a social visit from her was as beaming as an English hostess who en- veigles a Highland officer in splendid re- galia to attend her drawing room.
 'Thas tall and dainty example of Chinese loveainess was young and graceful, with tiny little hands that looked like old ivory, and feet even tinier, of course. She always made her calls in company with her hand maiden, her two mites of embroidered chill dren her interpreter, so that when but | Ter announced the party he seemed to be handing in tray of Chinese toys. Mime. Wu Ting-Fang is accompanied | upon her visits usually by the minister and one member of the household. "If the Chinese amba ssador and his lady went forth with all their retinue, which numbers more than one hundred people, there would be little room for othre peo- pie in the houses where they called"
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
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Mrs. Hampton s. Smith, and the visitors prize, card case, by Mrs Tunstall B. Perry. The occasion was a distinctly charming one, with all the attractiyeness of large and brilliant card party. Among the guests were Miss Willie Morrow Miss Mary Whiting Baldwin of Montgomery. Miss Lucy Morrow, Miss Mcclure, Miss LucIle Fitzsimmons, Miss Le Roux, Miss Jones of Selma. Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs. James Weatlerly, Mrs. Thaddeus weath- erly of New York Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Addison G. Smith, Miss Daisy Lemis. Miss Runnie Leigh Head. Mrs. Tunstall B. Per- ry, Mrs. Crawford links, Mrs. D. M Fork or, Miss Nabb, Miss Woolsey. Mrs. B. J. Dryer. Mrs. A. l.. Fulenwider, Mrs. A. T. London and many others.
 MT. Richard Browne returned yesterday from Jasper, where he has been spending a part of the winter
 Miss Jones, of St. Louls who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs. John London, has returned home.
 A number of delightful parties are being planned for a European tour, and Bir- mingham will be well represented on the sailing lists the coming season.
 
 Mrs. Charles G. Browne will give a breakfast euchre Saturday morning, Feb ruary 10, at II 80 o'clock, in honor of Miss Lucy Morrow and Miss Bertha Lewis.
 Mrs. Mcclure and Miss Mcclure, of Pennsylvania are the guests of Mrs. Mrs. D. M. Forker.
 Miss Woolsey, of Selma, is the guest of Miss Nabb.
 Miss Estele Shook sailed last Saturday for Europe. She went over with quite charming party. Miss Julia Wheeler, the daughter of General Joseph Wheeler. being in the party.
 The musicale last night at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Joseph R. Estes was in every way charming success. Miss Golf fin, MT. washourn, MT. Boardman, Miss Jeanneiate Moore, Miss Newbrandt were the soloists. delightful programme was given MT. and Mrs. Estes and Mrs. Fran ces Redd received the guests with charac- teristsc cordiality They were assisted by dneILlOeTS OI St. ASHSS 1uLfu Oi tit 1huiNhi of the Advent under whose auspices the entertainment was given. Mrs. Zem Allan, of Alendale, s. C.. is the guest of Mrs. E. E. Williams on South Highlands Mrs Charles Elliott Carper left Tuesday for Burlington la.
 Mrs. Findlay White will entertain tine | Clionian club this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. John White. | Miss Louise Hunter is visiting Mrs. R. M. Hunter.
 Mir and Mrs. Crawford links, who have been living in the west for several years, have recently returned to Birmingham where they wtll reside permanently. Mrs. links was formerly Miss Calvin. Mrs. Freeman will give a dance this evening at the rooms of the Young Mems Christian association.
 MT. and Mrs. John Pierce, who have re-
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
1.-THE PLAYS
q Runaway Girl


 i The sale of seats for the engagement of "A Runaway Girl" will open at the box office of O'Brien's opera house this morn ing.
 The company is now in New Orleans, and the Times-Demoorat says of the per- formance:
 ''The Tulane tneaser has seldom found room for as large an audience 1t con 9atned last night and the enthusiasm with which "A Runaway Girr was received would give promise of eedingly prosper GUS business for the remainder of the week.
 Tae company presenting this musical comedy Is one admirably adapted ito the unjcntaking. Mr. James T. Powers wCro appears as Flipper, the jockey, Is no stran- ger to New Orleans play-geers. He has invariably created a favorable impression Elere, fout 1t is certain t..ae ne materially gained in flavor last night. His drolleries were all neat and taking, and while l. is noteworthy that his best effeGts appeal par ttcularly to observant and thoughtful peo- pie, h.s comedy Is in a general way suo[l as to catch the liking of all classes. In many respects MT. Powers methods are NAiAfeS anu oiiSihaHs aiiu eiSy lHiPdit a freehness Ito his work that is peculiarly mirIJh-provoking in that he is always giv- ing his audience surprises py doing the un- expected.
 "One of the best features of Jhe very large cast was Miss Marie Celeste as Win hired Gray, the girl who away from her school and gave the comedy its name. Miss Celeste has been seen here frequently, and has been improving percerttbly all tlla time.
 "As a matter of fact, the cast was an excellent one throughout"
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
DEWEY BEFORE COMMITTEE
Asked for Generous Provisions for Four
 Women

Washington, February. 1.-Admiral Dewey appeared before the house committee on pensions yesterday in support of bills pend- ing't pension the widow of the late Captain Gridley, of the Olympia, at the rate of $1Oo a month the widow of the late Commander B.P. Wood, of the Petrel, at s100; the mother of the late Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby Admiral Dewey's flag lieutenant, at $50 a month, and the widow of the late Captain Henry F. Nicholson, of the Monadnock, at s101 per month.
 Admiral Dewey spoke eloquently of the great service these officers of the As!atic squadron had rendered to their country, and of the deep interest he felt in the well fare of those they had left behind. While he did not advocate the amounts asked for in the bills, he appealed to the committee to deal generously with these noble wo- men.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
WEDDING AT TUSCALOOSA
Warrior Guards Meet and Non-Commis
 stoned Officers Are Appointed

Tuscaloosa February 1.-(Special )-Miss vile and Mir. William Luther Davis of Fort Smith, Ark, were married yesterday morn ing at the brides home. Rev. Frank Gull yer performed the ceremony. and the att tendants were Miss Mary Vigo and MT. Guy Huthnance
 Mrs. Davis has lived for several years in Tuscaloosa, and is a general favorite.
 Yesterday morning death came to Mrs. Melissa Robertson, one of tine oldest in- inhabitants of Tuscaloosa county. She was born about SS years ago, and spent the most of her life near tnis city She was a daughter of MT Robert Cook, and Ile widow of MT. Ebert Robertson.
 The regular monthly, meeting of the War night and the following non-commisstoned officers appointed: A. J. Bell, first ser geant: Robert Childress, second sergeant; William Korner, bnird sergeant James Walker, fourth sergeant; T. s. McGehee, fifth sergeant; Morris H. Myer, quarter master sergeant; Richard Malone, first corporai George Rushing, second corporal; Harry May, third cor3ocal Jack Rushing, fourth corporal; Jeff Barr, fifth corporal w. D. Stamps, sixth corporal; A. J. Bell, secretary and treasurer
 A number of the old members of the Regents of 't1e White Shield met in Elks' hall and perfected the organization of a lodge. There was a large attendance and much interested manifeste1. The follow ing officers were eleesed: A. G. Brady, comma,lder; E. J. Daffin vice commander: w. w. Brandon, adjutant H. B. Foster, past commander; c. w. Weaulerford chaplain; F. H. HorTan, treasurer D. A. Clements, judge advoca,e; V. D. Duncan, quaiitermaster; M. Findey, inspector. The order will hold a meeting next Tuesday night
 The home of Mrs. salle Olmstead caught fire yesterday from burning soot falling in the shingles. The alarm was given and the fire department promptly extinguistled the flames.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
Murray Comedy Company

Next Monday the Murray Comedy com pany comes to the Auditorium for one solid week. It is undoubtedly the best and largest repertoire company on 'the road this season, and Maud Leon, Willard Mack : and Harry Stanley late of the New York Casino company. are at their best The best speciality artists that can be secured are with this excellent organization and keep the good humor at the boiling point during the entire evening. The plays that follow during the week are Jle best ard newest that can be secured and give the members of this company opportunities to distinguish themselves, which they are not slow to take advantage of. Novel special ties are introduced in every play and new songs are all that are used at these per fermances. To every latiy accompanied by person holding a paid 3O-cent ticket the management will give free admission on the opening night. Seats now on sale.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
The Evil Eye

Another such company of pantomimists, actors, comedians, singers, dancers and specialists of every description as the one that will appear here in the production It OBrien's opera house on next Wednesday of Charles H. Yale's "rhe Evil Eye. or the Many Merry Mishaps of Md and the Weird Wonderful Wanderings of Nod" g.ls never before been under the banner of Mir Yale.
 Mf Yale showed the sort of managerial metal he was made of when he so success fully produced "The Devils Auction" and latterly 'The Twelve Temptations" ''The Evil Eye" is far and away the best trick" play so far given by this enterprising man. a:er. It not only gives everything from comic opera to farce, but it also embraces number of mechanical effects never be- fore seen. It is full of features of the unique and peculiar sort It is constructed to please children of all ages.
 A human drawbridge; a human windmill; revolving stage. and electric ballet: scenery costumes and company of sing CTS, dancers, comedians chorus orchestra pallets; Rosaire and Elliott, the English pantommists and acrobats: Al. H. Wilson New York's new favorite German come dian; ''The Eight Great Phaseys"; Lillian W-enn, the soprano; George w Kerr, Lil- Han Herndon, Edward Caron and others make up the evenings entertainment.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
Oliver scotl,s NlinstreIs

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival, trav- cling on their own train of palace cars and with their own brass band and orchestra, are billed to appear at the Auditorium for two nights and a matinee beginning to- morrow night. This company comes nigh ly recommended by the press of other cities; they nave had continuous suc- cession of triumphs since their inaugura- tion of their tour two years ago. The company is composed of nearly :lle same people who were first brought together by Al. c. Field, some forty genuine negroes wlaich played through the United States for three seasons under the title of Al. G. Field Real Negro Minstrels
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Rome and Dalton, via. the Southern
 Railway.

Effective January 15, the Southern Rail- way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome Ga. New train makes close connection with trains 3S and 37 between Birmingham and Anniston. ! Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 600 a. m. arrive at Rome at 11:50 a. m., re- turning, leave Rome at 350 D. m. and ar rive at Birmingham at 10:00 p. m.
 l1-17-30t.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
TO FLoRIuA OR CUBA,

If you are contemplating a trip to Florida Cuba or Porto Rico you will find it to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates, and sailing dates of steamers The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd division passenger agent, 16 Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02

sided for several years in the north. have recently come to Birm1ngham where They formerly lived. Mrs. Pierce was formerly from Massachusetts
 MT, Allie s. Loyenthal left Tuesday for d short visit ito Baltimore
The age-herald., 1900-02-02

Seeds. Field and garden J. H. Mccary Co.
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA.

The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham 10 points in Florida. Trains leave Birmingham a. m. and 4:40 p. in. Morning train makes close connec- tion at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa, Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- minghain to Jacksonville. Fla. Call at of- flee sols First avenue for further informa- ton. u-25-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
s2oo-sLEEPING CAR RATE BIRMING- HAM TO MOBILE. VIA MERIDIAN

r For the convenience of its patrons the A
 c. s. railroad has arranged for the sale of Pullman space Birmingham to Mobile via Meridian at the regular rate of $2.O0 per double berth. Parties leaving Birmingham at 1o15 p. m. arrive at Mobile next morning at 7:3O 8-l6-tf
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
In Society.

Miss Mary Clare Milner entertai- ed the Little Jokers yesterday afternoon. There were a number of guests, among whom were many of the visiting girls. The club prize, handsome picture was won by
The age-herald., 1900-02-02
The Ody Through Line to Savannah, Ga

The Central of Georgia IS the only line operating through service to Savannah Elegant through sleeping car service. Fast tune; no delays. Convenient schedule For particuiarss call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 20l5 First Avenue.
 J. C. HALLE,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
AL. g. Flournoy, Entertainer.

June Both to July 4th. Dialect
stories, Monologue, Irish, Jew, German
and Yankee sketches, 5Coonti songs:
All except the "Coon Songs in full
dress. A most humorous but refined
entertainer. N&fFr,
Press notices: "a man who develops
the art of entertainment to such a
degree as this is an object of public
gratitude, and we are sure the mem.
bers of the audience, down whose
cheeks rolled the tears of laughter
last night, will thank Mr.. F%lonrnoy for
the possibility of enjoying an evening
amidst such influences of artistic skill
and irresistible humor."--Times Herald.
He is a complete master Of his art.
No one should fail to hear him, who
has the opportunity, and enjoy an
evening of wholesome recreation.r.
Pioneer Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
Wesleyan Male Quartet.

p - y -HF- t'FI- son IFS
Opening day June 30 to Sunday,
July 9Th, inclusive, G. j. Ireland, tenor
and whistler; F. w, Farmer, TENOR w.
p. Rose, Baritone; D. q. Tluesdale,
basso. E,
1t has been the aim of the quartet to
render music Of the highest grade in q
manner to captivate the most critical,
and please the popular taste as we'll.
?Their:, success has been due quite.
largely to their persistent efforts along
this line, coupled with natural abilitN
aud, careful training. !,
Pittsburg (Kansas) Daily Tribune:
Rounds of applause followed each,
selection rendered by the Wesleyan
Quartet at the opera house last Mi ht.l
The harmony in every, one 7of the
selections, was so perfect that the most
sensitive ear could not detect a dis
cord. The solos we're beautifully
rendered sand. fully merited therencores
which fhay .rreeceived. 80. ;
IS plniQns: George. Ireland gave q
whistling solo, with guitar accompani-
ment, and .,Was, enthusiastically re.
called. His whistler is under perfect
control and in common parlance, he
can be, termed a "bird." He. has 4
sweet Tenor voice, and can raise it as
high as a church steeple, and draw" il
out as fine as 2 cambria needle.-Crete
Vidette. -
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
Wilma Anderson, Pianist.

june 3oth' to July 9Th. Miss Wilma
Anderson. pianist. Four years study
abroad. "She has a brilliant and fin
lshed technique and plays with q com
plete absorption, in. her ,work"-Le-
wilma Anderson plays with q
breadth and: depth that is masculine,
The tones were round and delicate,
with q softness like velvet and the
interesting personality of the perfors
mel adds to it = sentiment peculiarly
her own."-Chicago Record.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
Webster Annual Sunday School
Picnic.

w' Iris flCIllCs |
Whenever we attend a picnic in
the leafy green shade Of trees we
are reminded Of the fine words Of
Shakespeare in LAS You Like It,
''and, this our life exempt from
public haunt finds tongues in
trees, books in the running brooks,
sermons in stone and good in
everything" Yes, good in every
thing in last Wednesdays picnic
and annual outing Of Webster
Sunday school. Yes, a day Of. I'M
alleged pleasure and pure healthy
amusement in Stuart's pretty grove
of branching oak and elm. Fully
two hundred and fifty persons
were present. After singing the
grand old doxology the inner man,
was replenished and strengthened
at a table just loaded down with
the choicest viands. Ham sand
wiches, roast chicken, pies and
cakes galore, that the table literally
groaned under, not the good.
peoples digestive organs.
The, quiet exercise and exhilara-
ting flow Of animal spirits induced
by bright conversation in agree
able company, assisting materially
in digestion. The repast being
ended, q splendid program of reel
tations and sacred songs was
rendered, to-day nothing of the
talent displayedin the performance
of some instrumental pieces by
,some of. Jour youngs ladies, ,on the
,churchorgan, for want of a Stein
way or sChickering grand piano.
Then4the boysipIayed base ball,
the little children in their white,
dresses and flowing ribbons ran
hither and thither, the lovers took,
their quiet ,secludedswalks where
"two-. lis" -three-i is
nome" the elders converted and
looked on the peaceful scene en-
joying Observation-Disclosures they.
see the young ones happy. II. III
And the memory, went back to
the days when they. were young,
when they in the innocence Of
childhood had no anxiety or, care.
Or thought for the morrow, for they
knew father and mother would
take care Of them, and shall we
say it, though It is an old truth
often stated, they could still retain
this happiness Of childhoodby exer-
cising the simple faith and trust
incur Heavenly Father.
Y ourslocal correspondent loves
to ring changes MOTTO say harp on
and sometimes misquote the ex-t
pression-'roseate s,hues, not
hours, of early dawn"
What will your mysterious, and
unidentified scribe say when we
aver our picnic friends found their
wey home before !.
"NSfi sA,ts candles were burnt out; and jocund
stoai rosy on the misty mountain tops," ''s.
With old Sol moving round to
thu west and it's declining rays at
eXsntide decend." So another
day wellSspent is past and gone,
land "a days march nearer fhomeH
Whpefe 'ithere shall ,be no>snight,
nalstther shall they need the sun,
forahe Lamb shall be the light
|fthefeof" and sorrow and signing
shall flee away in the eternal sab
.bathssof the "Home.over there
i,,t>yta4 .g INV. E.G.si
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
!, New Railroad.

The greatest obstruction toward q
successful Chautauqua. in years past
has been from poor transportation
facilities from Devils Lake. to the lake,
but this is now avoided by the CON
of an air line equipped with
engine and cars with facilities for
handling Chautauqua business easily
and quickly Fare, $50 round trip.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30
The Result Of the Strike.

The history of the St. Louis
street car strike, now a confessed
failure, is thus very effectively
summarized by the Chicago Tri-
bune as follows:
Strike has lasted 80 days.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-30

Persons killed, II.
Made insane by strike, 2.
Persons shot, 81.
Persons injured, l67.
Children shot, 8.
Loss to city in trade, $22,500,-
600.
Loss to car company in fares,
Loss in wages to employees;
s500,00o.
Number of strikers, 1000.
Number Of women and children
depending on strikers. 10000.
Police on duty, 1000.
Special policemen, 500.
> Posse comitatus, $500.
Cars wrecked. rs.
Women passengers beaten, 9.
~, Women stripped in street, 8.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-25

The past two months, however should
give the amplest confidence that, what
ever may be the demands, whether Of
peace or Of force, they win be met with
wisdom, that our country win take no
step backward, and that the position
and influence Of America among the
nations viii be maintained. The truth
is that even the anti.imperiallsts and
the missionary societies have been "a
good deal put to It," for reasons on
which they could base shadow OF
criticism Of the way in which the
administration has handled the Chinese
question from its very beginning, but
they will doubtless find their tongues
and have something to say before No
vember, But the plain people also have
ideas and memories. and they remem-
Der great president who once said
something about swapping horses
while crossing a stream"