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- A Pompcn Evening Toaue

Three pompons fastened to a band of wired velvet constitute the trimmings of this tanue. In fact the design seems hardly more than head-dress. there is such a lit- tie of it. The pompons are not placed in succession but are arranged so that there is dark background to add tone to the bright balls that are placed at the front.
 Black is the color universally used for the backscound., huge pompon of black tulfe is made first and fastened upon the narrow foundation With this can be associated pompons of pastel blue. cream, violette. conch shell pink or eau de Nil. which is in- deed the prettest of all.
 A little deception is brought into play to complete the effect of the headdress The neck is finished with bow of Brussels net which Is tied close under the chin as if it terminated the strings upon the bonnet; and there is no obvious reason why the little affair should not have strings, since
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the clubs treasury would more than cover the current expenses of the club.
 A committee was appointed last Saturday to decide upon the best method of reaching delinquent members
 "It requires" said a club woman, .an al- most useless waste of time for the secre- tary to call long list of members who are not present and who have by non-payment Of initial dues shown an indifference to the Woman's club that would be glad to retain them as members. I am sure that a little reminder from a committee would be all that Is necessary, for I believe that every wo- man who signified her willingness to join the Womans club will not want her name dropped from the membership. The yearly dues are but s, and I am sure that the un- paid dues will be readily sent in
 At the meeting on Saturday. Mrs. Pear son, the president. and Mrs zac Smith. the secretary were both in their accustomed places. The directors of the various de- partments made interesting reports Mrs. Sorsby, the director of the history depart ment, referred to the successful open meet ing, which was held a short tie ago. The history department of the Woman's club might happily be called an auxiliary to the Alabama Historical society.
 Mrs. F. D. Squires, of the philanthropic department spoke of the large and enthus.- astic gathering at the open meeting, which occurred the past week. On this occasion eloquent talks were made by MT. James Bowron and Mrs. Fraleigh, of Nashville; the former speaking on the philanthropic work of England and Scotland, and the lat ter upon the progress of the Kings Daugh- ters in this country.
 Miss Willie Allen. the director of the de- partment of education, announced that the open meeting next Saturday would be under the auspices of this department Miss Allen spoke of the scholarship established at the University Annex by the women of her de- pertinent.
 Among the business matters transacted was the election of Mrs Thomas H. Molton
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E ite Society Directory to b.
 Published in Birmingham

It will be matter of interest to society to learn that an "Elite Society Dietion- ary'' will be brought out in few weeks. A list of the members of the important social literary and musical clubs in Birmingham will be printed in this dictionary, which will also contain the names and addresses of all the prominent persons in fashionable life of the city. The lists are being com piled by Mrs. J. D. Lykes, who is being assisted by secretaries of the Woman's club and other persons familiar with the social life of Birmingham. The Elite Directory will be published in an attractive edition and will contain number of artistic ad- vertisements of the well known business houses in the city as the social directory will be a clever medium of reaching hun dreds of prominent men and women.
 It will be extremely convenient to the women who entertain great deal, as each name in the directory will be followed by the name of the street and the number of the houses, thereby preventing any annoy | ance in addressing invitations. The "SocI- | ety Directory will be published in a com paratively small volume, the systematic method with which it will be arranged making it convenient as well as useful 1 little booklet on my ladys desk.
 i. Mrs. Lykes Is meeting with great encour- agement in the work of editing the Elite | Dictionary, and she hopes to be able to give it to the public in a few weeks, although the matter of collecting the data requires time Mrs Lykes is formerly of Louis Vile, Ky She is sister of Miss Mary M. Thixton, one of the best known newspaper writers in the South. Miss Thixton was for number of years the editot of the so- eial department of the Louisville Courier Journal, and in addition to this special work she wrote other sketches upon yari- ous topics of the day. So valuable, indeed. were her services on the Courier-Journal. that she over-taxed her physical strength and some time ago her paper granted her
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front but little to the left side, where if IS buttoned over fancy buttons sewed upon the dress The entire skirt is a charming combination of-French distingue and Eng hsh stitchery, and so far has been taken up only by the true disciples of Dame Fashion. =
 An afternoon bodice worn with Lady Cole brook tunic skirt of bluette violet cloth was developed in orchid velvet and en- broidered in small discs of clear white. The neck was finished with a chiffon ruching that fell in accordeon plaited folds over the vest
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Our Next Door Nelghbor

Capt. I. A. Myatt, who is very promis nent business man of Birmingham, has re- gently been cured of stuttering by Dr. G. W. Randolph. Capt. Myatt was an inveter- ate stutterer, and had failed on many so- called cures. We heard him talk to many friends who are astonished at the cure Judge Sam Brown of M-oile sent his son to pr. Randolph and he is cured Many are coming from several states and all leave happy. Dr. Randolph never fails to cure in a few days. We hear eff many be- iEy cured by mail. He will return to his Voicc School al St. Louis soon; so don't fsil to see him at cnce.
 1-9- 9-ttl-thurs-sat-sun
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Grazing Leases in the Territory

Houston, Tex, January S.-Conf1icting re- ports regarding grazing leases in the h. dian territory have recently been sent out by territory correspondents that are mis- leading. In order to learn the true status of the matter, Indian Inspector Wright and Principal Chief Porter, of the Creek nation, have been asked about the condi- tions. Letters received from them today settle the matter. They hold that cattle men will be permitted to lease pastures from Creek citizens. and can graze cattle in that nation without fear of annoyance by reason of local tribal laws.
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Validity of a Tennessee Law

r Washington, January S.-In the case of Blake and others vs. McClung and others in the supreme court today, the court took occasion to reaffrm with emphasis its po- srtion as ito the validity of the state law of Tennessee giving state creditors prefer ence in disposing of the assets of an insol- vent foreign corporation which had been operating in the state. The clse had for merly been before the court, ard there had apparently been some misapprehension of the former directions of this court concern ing the law, giving state creditors prefer ence over some Ohio creditors in given case.
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In Society.

Mrs. Walker Percy left Sunday night for Memphis Tenn, where she went to at- Hend a Drilliart ball that was given last night at the Peabody hotel by MT. and Mrs. William Percy. Mrs. Percy will re- main the guest of MT. and Mrs. William Percy the remainder of the week
 
 Mrs. Guy Hamilton, formerly of Mem phis has joined MT. Hamilton ;lere. w,aar. they will reside permanently. The latter is d ororher of MT. Thomss A. Hamilton
 
 Miss Le Roux, Of Pass Christian and Miss Dabney, of vicksburg. are rs.e gues,.s of Mrs. John D. Dabney
 Mrs. Freeman's dancing c.sss gave CO., tillon last night at her resisence, in sev- enth avenue.
 MT. John Raine is in Richmond Va. Miss Mattie Jones, of Selma, Is the guest of Miss Daisy Lewis.
 The members of the Nineteenth Century club will be the guests on Wednesday of Miss Bertha Lewis
 Mrs. w. N. Newbofd, who has been quite i'll in Louisville Ky, was able to make she journey home.a few days ago, and is now at her residence, where her many friends hope she will steadily improve.
 The Edgewood Literary club will meet with Mrs. Bert Porter Thursday evening. MT. and Mrs. John W. Patton have
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MAY FESTIVAL
Meeting This Afternoon to Discuss Ar engagements

There will be a meeting of the guaran- tors of the first Musical Festival held in the city of Birmingham at the Commercial club rooms at 3:30 D. m this afternoon. The object of this meeting is to get an ex- pression in reference to the festival whicn the association proposes to give next May. It Is hoped that all who were interested in the work will be present at this meeting, as it is imperative that arrangements be en- tered into without further delay in order to secure the best possible attractions for the occasion.
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News of the New Year in
 Brmingham's Woman's Club

At the recent business meeting of the Woman's club, which was the first large gathering of the club members of the new year, that earnest and enthusiastic CO., operation on ~the part of numbers of women, which has been so in evidence since the clubs organiza tion, was in even greater evidence at this first meeting of the new year.
 The holiday season is such an absorbing one. and the weeks that lead to Christmas Lay are so full of their own duties that the clubs are not we'll attended at this season, for club woman, enthusiastic as she grows on that subject, sLoordinates everything to Gler home duties. I have vet to find among inc club women of the day a single Mrs. Jellaby
 With the dawning of the new year, which happily restores things to their normal condition, the progressive Woman again finds time for her club. and wends ner way to-ithe department meetings. where pnifanthropic and educational topics are discussed, and wIn.c'n awakes in her de- sire 10 lend her aid along every channel that woman's influence may be felt
 The members of the Womans club who regularly attend the meetings are among the most earnest and progressive women in the city, and they, as well as directors Of departments, are anxious that the de- rartment meetings be more. largely attend ed. There has been somewhat an indiffer- ence on the part Of members in attending the meetings of departments, and it is par ticularqy urged that the women who have joined the Womans club will attend more regularly the special departments. There are slill some members WClo are delinquent in their annual dues. and foF-thls reason the treasury of the club is In somewhat a low state; whereas if the dues were paid
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moved into their new home. 5ls Twenty fifth street, North. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Gibson will be with them through the win- ter.
 Mrs. Truman H. Aldrich, Jr.. will enter tain the members of the Highland Book club tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. A prompt attendance is requested.
 
 There will be meeting of the music de- partmept this afternoon at o'clock at the Womans club.
 Miss Florida Graves will leave tomorrow for Washington. D. C., where sine will be the guest of Congressman and Mrs. Bank head.
 There will be a dance tonight at the Southern club.
 The patronesses of the May Musical Fes- tival are requested to meet with the mem- bers of the Musical Festival association fnis afternoon at 3:3O o'clock in the Com merc.al club rooms.
 Mrs. ". H. Jones is in Montgomery. MT. and Mrs. L. A. Srhipman have re- turned from Washington and New York where they spent the holidays, and arc now at Jacksonville Fla.
 Rev. Dr. Spauldng, of New Decatur, va. the guest yesterday of MT. and Mrs. Rob ert H. Pearson. pr. spaulding will return to New Decatur this morning
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Latest sas Foshsons.
The FIrst societx Dance


 Thin enough to admit the light and only a faint revelation of the beautiful founda- tions upon which they are built, debutante gowns are bewitching enough this winter to inspire the most obdurate "on-looker'' with love of terpsichorean amnsements.
 New York society has received many debutantes this season, not only from the metropolis itseR but from the far east and from the west as far as California. Miss Mary Croeker, the San Francisco heiress. is one of the most beautiful buds of the season. and (her gowns are dreams of elegance and marve1s of art. One is a mousselfne de soie of Marecha1 Nell yel- low over a taffeta lining of pale orchid heliotrope. The skirt fits closely around the hips, exposing well-rounded form, and is trimmed with a graduated fiounce put on transversely and headed with point esprit lace.
 The bodice Is composed of corrugated
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as treasurer to succeed Miss Maud Massey, who resigned short time ago..
 The club rooms are looking particularly bright and cosy, and the fact that 1t Is necessary to go up only one flight of stairs instead of two, as in the past, is a matter of comfort to the average woman.
 II there are any women who have not completed their list of New Year resolu- 'lons' they should at once resolve to join une Woman's club, or if they are already members, make second resolve to worl. for its advancement and success durine the coming year.
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folds of mousseline de soie and the neck is cut perfectly round. It is finished with vandyke border of pale orchid satin em- broidered in amethysts and pearls and around the vandykes are tiny shirrings of lace The sleeves are shirred, but are un- lined, and are met at the elbow by long suede gloves.
 The coiffure, when this gown is worn is simply arranged to- reveal the contour Of tine head, and is ornamented with an aigrette sprinkled with pearls
The age-herald., 1900-01-09
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail-

To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail-
 way.
 Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida The Central of Georgia Railway offers greatly ini- proved schedules and service from all points north,i west and northwest to Flor ida.
 Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars and day coaches, St. Louis to Jacksonville, via Atlanta, Macon and Lake City. Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2:4C D. m. carries Palace Sleeping Car rBir- mingham" to Savannah. making close con nection at MaconFwith the 'Dixie Flyer Pullman Sleeping Car and day coach to Jacksonville.
 For descriptive advertising matter. sched- ules, rates, etc, apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt.,
 JACK w. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt..
 Birmingham, Ala.
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A New OyerskIrt Effect

At present fashionable women are wear ing very pretty new ove5skrt, which is more fashionably dubbed the Lady Cole brook tunic, in honor of Lady Colebrook who is visiting this country, and who, by the way originated the mode The tunic besides its distinguished origin, is novel for its odd and distinctive shape.
 It fits the figure closely, extending only across the front and sides, tapering into a point which has the effect of a we'll defined scallop The elongation does not fall at the
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TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida Cuba of Porto Rico you will find it to your interest and advantage to correspond win 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.
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odd vagarIes in Street tiowns

With the novelty of the new year worn off and the routine of social obligations daily growing monotonous, there is only one haven towards which workmen can turn with absolute repose, and that is- fashions.
 Combination gowns of pronounced types are the attractions of the hour in Gotham, and these gowns are seen In endless variety during fashions parade in the shopping districts between the hours of Il o'clock a. m. and D. m.
 One street gown that made an ineradica- ole impression upon your correspondent was worn by member of New Yorks ex-
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Senate Go firms Nomlnat,ons

Washington, January s.-The senate to- day confirmed the nominations of a number of promotions in the army, and several su- pervisors. Also the nomination of w. F. Himle, Jr., to be postmaste at White Cas- tie, La.
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DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO FLORIDA

The Southern Railway have double daily service Birmingham to points in Florida. Trains leave Birmingham a. m. and 4:40 D. m. Morning train makes close connec- tion at Atlanta with sleeper for Tampa. Fla. Afternoon train carries sleeper, Bir- mngha,n to Jacksonville. Fla Call at of flee 2ol9 First avenue for further informa- tion. u-25-tf
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Mrs. WinsIow,s sootbing svrnn

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CfIII' DREN WHILE TEETHlNG. with PER. FECT SUCCESS It SOOTIIES tho CHILD sOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURE WIND COLO. and Is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggist < in every part of the world. Be sure ard ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.. and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle
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DIRECT ROUTE
To Florida Via Southern Railway.

Pullman sleeper operated Birmingham to Jacksonville. Trains leave Birmingham at 4:40 D. m.
 For furuther informa ton apply to
 c. E. JACKSON, T. P. A.
 12-3l-tf Birmingham Ala
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years vacation to be spent in Europe Miss Iaixton Is the recognized editor of the Elite society Directory which is published yearly In Louisville, and Mrs. Lykes in- 'ends compiling the Elite Directory along similar lines to the one published in Louis- vile by Miss Thixton.
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g s2.0o-SLEEPING CAR RATE BIRMING- HAM TO MOBILE. VIA MERInIAM

For the convenience of its patrons the A G. s. railroad has arranged for the sale of Pullman. space Birmingham to Mobile via Meridian at the regular rate of s2.00 per double berth. Parties leaving Birmingham at 1o:l5 ?. m. arrive at Mobile next morning at f:n 81ftf
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The Proof
 th6 Pudding

is in the eating of it.. Don't be taken in by lists of so-ca11ed regular prices which are very irregular and have never ruled iii Birh1inghan1 that we wot of. We refrain from pub- fishing misleading fig ures as regular CD and make a sOca1led cut CD which isn't a cut.
 We are too busy serv- ing Our customers to pick out a few items every day of this, that or the other TOT mere e1feCf.
 We guarantee Our prices to be as low as the lowest and the quality of our goods of 4f1questiOhed su- peri0rity. We have been long et10ugh amongst yon for you to know that, we never misrepresent.
 Bring us your lists of s0-ca1led lowest @ prices and let LIS trim them down a little.
 NABERS, MORROW & SiMNIGE,
 109 AND iii N. TWENTIETH ST.
 LEADERS OF LOW PRICES.
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MABERs, MORROW & SiNNIGE,
 109 AND iii N. TWENTIETH ST. LEADERS OFLOM PRICES.

they are much in vogue. But they have not, and that is the most logical statement that can be made regarding the deficiency
 The toque forms a delightful addition to the separate bodices which are affected so
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DissolIvetl

Newberry & Locascio have dissolved partnership. Sam Locascio assuming all debts. w. T. Newberry withdrawing from the firm. 1-2-3t-tues
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generally for semi-dress occasions and con- tributes materially to the effect of the cos- tune when it bears relation to the colors employed in the skirt and bodice.
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Beauty and folly are old companions.'' Likewise Hoods Sarsaparilla and good health
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elusive set. It was neutrally developed in ecru poplin associated with Zenana cloth, new English material. The latter fabric was also in ecru figured in sapphire blue.
 The skirt had only one deep platt at the back and hugged the hips snugly, so that the outline of the figure was plainly de- fined. It was untrimmed, and depended up- on it's beautiful hang and finish for its ex quisite smartness. 70 r- HELEN .GREY-PAGE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-13
NEEDS STREET PAVING
Oklahoma City's streets Depicted in
Printers Ink.

Guthrie, 0. T., Dec 12.-The Oklahoma
City Times-Journal gives the following
boost to the cause Of street paving: "a
humans society is soon to be organized
by those who can not endure the sight
Of cruelty to dumb animals. The imme-
date cause of the present movement IS
the bad condition Of the streets and
roads. A teamster overloads his wagon,
sticks in the mud and then castigates
the dumb brutes which are unequal to
the task Of getting him out of his pre-
dlcament- People stand about and shud-
der because of the senseless and useless
brutality. Numerous instances Of
thoughtless acts Of cruelty occur daily
which would be stopped without even
prosecution if a humane society is or
ganized. The territory has very strin-
gent law against cruelty to animals, and
the purpose of the organization is to en-
force that law The effect Of an en-
forcement Of the law will be an Inn
provement to mankind as well as the
betterment Of the lot Of the dumb br1tes.
According to a dispatch from Oklaho-
ma City the paving of the business
districts Of the city was ordered by the
city council last night The streets to be
paved make about twenty-five blocks,
and they Will be paved with vitrifed
brick. The total number Of brick to be
used is 100000, and the contract will be
let in January The Improvement viii
be the first of the kind in Oklahoma
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-13

Win Jnree inspectors, special inspectors
were appointed, TO be paid by the owner
Of the cattle inspected. This private ort-
lay the owner Is willing to assume rather
than hold his herd until the regular In
spector can get around 90 him
OF his own financial relation to the case
the secretary VIII report that he has IN
CURED travelling and Incidental expenses
not provided Tor under the order OF the
board allowing his SO per day and mile
age during the open season. for which ne
VIII ask reimbursement az the hands OF
the legislature.
The report wiz state that the expert
ment station at Saltwater. which has
been furnishing blackleg vaccine virus
free Of charge. VIII ask the legislature
for an appropriation for carrying on that
work During October and November the
experiment station sent out 1900 doses OF
vaccine. worth at market value E30
1t VIII be stated however. that the sta
ton cannot properly continue she distri-
button Of the virus unless the cost IS de-
frayed out Of some fund otker than those
provided by federal appropriations
The work az guarding against Texas
fever is not the only work undertaken by
the Livestock Sanitary Commission.
Chambers in horses and cholera in hoss
are equally within the scope of its action
Unfortunately no funds are provided for
work against hog cholera the rsvages OF
which cause an annual loss % the farm
ers Of Oklahoma OF so 0oo. and the dis
ease not yet well established in the terri
tory. The secretary viii recommend the
amending Of the laws so as 10 comFel
the burning Of the carcasses Of animals
diving of disease.
Referring 10 meat inspection the report
viii state the steps taken to enforce the
meat inspection law, passed ia 1897 The
number OF cattle slaughtered for home
consumption avarages 200 per month
The cost Of inspection is q cents per