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ly referred to as the Pioneer Woman Photographer
 Miss Bland Seldom of Faunsdale Is ex- pected soon to be the guest of Miss Belle Bartlette.
 On Wednesday the Ionian club met with Mrs. J. K. Jackson at her home on Perry street when the programme included: A paper on "The Crusades'' by Mrs. Charles Coleman, a paper on 'Sir Knights, Their Vows and Their Ladies" by Mrs. Charles Thigpen and discus sion on Theology and Philosophy of the Middle Ages" led by Mrs. William Stratford.
 The Mothers Union met on Thursday with Mrs. A. c. Forbes, when the pro- gramme included: A paper, Nitrogen Found in Food" by Mrs. Jacques Loeb; a paper, Benefits of Manual Training by Mrs. J. c. Hass It was decided to send a box of books to the boys reform atory in Birmingham and Mrs. T. Gard iner Foster, Mrs. c. F. Moritz, and Mrs. R. P Dexter were appointed a commit- tee to receive the books.
 On Thursday Mrs. J. G. Spruell en- tertained a number of friends in com pliment to her guest Mrs. F. S. Sparks of Birmingham, who was on her way to Mexico where she will in future re- side The guests were: Mrs 2. R. Hall,
 
 Wicker, Mrs. w. W. Spruen, Mrs. Ed ward Bonine, Mrs. John Mcclure, Mrs. George Morgan, Mrs. T. Reagan, Mrs w M. Wright, and Miss Willie May Wright
 Mrs. s. B. Johnson entertained on Thursday at luncheon in compliment to her guest Mrs. David E. Peebles of At , lanta and Mrs. John Theodore Daffin of Thomasville, Ga. The guests were: Mrs c. B. Townsend, A. T. Hannon-K Kerch- ner, Mrs. I. T. Stanley. Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Frauls. Mrs. Finn, Mrs. M Block, Mrs. Barnett Matthews, Mrs. Sam Colomon, Mrs. Stewart Mcqueen, Mrs. James Branscombes, Mrs. W. A. Scott Mrs. B. Brinson, Mrs. George McAdams; Miss Lila Hannah and Miss Pearl Johnson.
 Mrs. A. H. Mccall entertained the Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Rail- way conductors on Thursday. The fol- lowing were the guests: Mrs. J. M Me- Dowel1, Mrs. J. c. Wilcox Mrs. J. H. Hudson, Mrs. W. L, Cain, Mrs. w. l.. Hughes, Mrs. Harry Riley. Mrs. w. T. billiard. Mrs. w. A. May; Miss Pearl Helton, Miss Avangeline Schapter, Miss Maud McKim, Miss Marie May: Mas ters Willie May, Julius Mccall and Cum mings Mccall
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FORT PAYNE.

Fort Payne, December Special )-The Ladies Missionary Society of the Cum berland Presbyterian church gave a mis- sionary exhibition and programme to- night at o'clock at the Cumberland church. New and interesting music was rendered in anthems, solos, duets and in- strumental numbers. Recitations and dialogues were rendered by the young people who were clothed to represent the various heather nations.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace Haralson ar- rived home Monday night from their bridal tour. They visited New Orleans. Mobile, Montgomery and other points while gone They are now housekeep- ing in MT. Haralson's residence on For est avenue.
 Jack V. Brandon of Chattanooga was the guest of relatives here this week.
 MT. J. G. DeShieIds went to Montgom- cry Monday to attend the meeting of the Masonic Grand lodge.
 Miss Katie Bates who has been teach ing school at the Exposition hall is quite low with fever at the home of her brother-in-law, A. B. Green.
 Miss Emma Campbell Is teaching in her stead.
 Mrs. Laura Dobbs and daughters Earl and Gene spent several days with MT. Sam Warren's family at Potersville, Ala, last week. Miss Pearl Warren returned home with them and will stay a few days for visit to friends.
 Col. John D. Sells of Collinsville was here Tuesday on business.
 Judge and Mrs L. L. Cochran and Lucien and Miss Earl Cochran are visiting relatives in Gadsden.
 H. J. Ragan, third vice-president of the International Stove Moulders' union
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tertained Friday evening at cotillon at the Washington hotel, complimentary to their guest, Miss Virginia Fftts of Franklin Tenn. The affair was very brilliant one and was heartily enjoyed by a large number of young people.
 Miss Ola Wilkins and Mir. Wilbur Bridges were married Tuesday evening by the Rev. L. o. Dawson.
 Miss Helen D. Gould of Palistine, Tex, is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. John Van Lear.
 Mrs. R. G. McCants who has been visiting her sister Mrs. William G. Coch- rane has returned to her home at Meri- dian. Miss.
 The Irving Book club held very en- joyable meeting with Mrs. Gleen Foster Friday afternoon.
 Miss Eloise Pickens of Umbria Is the guest of her sister Mrs. Harry Webb.
 The Rev. and Mrs. John VanLear have issued invitations for a reception on December from g to 12, compliment ary to their guests Mrs. W. J. Porter, Miss Porter, and Mrs. Gould.
 Thursday evening at the residence of the brides parents, MT and Mrs. J. E. Robertson, Mir. J. P. Atkinson and Miss Ida May Robertson were married. The ceremony was performed by Judge James c. Brown.
 
 Saturday afternoon by Miss Carrie Friedman at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Victor Friedman. The prize was wen by Miss Lizzie Snow William son while the consolation fell to Miss Annie Wood Collier. Delicious refresh ments added much to the pleasure of the afternoon.
 Mrs J. Shep Bealle has gone to Bir- mingham, where she was called by the illness of her sister, Miss Kelsall John son.
 Adolph c. Cade has returned home much improved in health. after an ex- tended stay in Colorado.
 Mrs. A. D. Martin who spent the summer with relatives in Texas has re- turned and is at home with her grand daughter, Mrs. J. J. Mayfield.
 Miss Anna Wilson of Eutaw Is the charming guest of Miss Clara verner
 Miss Alma Gluck is visiting Miss Marion Hamilton at Birmingham.
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dulged in, at the close of which deli cious salad course was served with hot coffee, followed by stuffed dates. Mrs. Joseph Stickney was fortunate enough to win every game, and was awarded the prize, a handsome cut glass vase fill- ed with crimson carnations.
 Since 1t has become known that Miss Martha Young had consented to interpret her dialect tales and jingles, she has been overwhelmed with invitations from different places to give readings. Her latest invitation was to appear before the clubs of Charleston, S. c. Her Bird Legends" is meeting with the same suc- cess that was accorded Plantation songs.' Since she has been invited by MT. Joel Chandler Harris to collaborate with him, one may be sure her melodies are true to life. her legends weird and rhythmic.
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w and SOCIETY
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 getting the coming legislature to make an appropriation for the soldiers home at Mountain Creek. Mrs. John Savage read paper on confederate history Writ ten by Hon. B. H. Screws.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pepperman enter tained the friends who were to be the bridal party at the marriage, of their daughter, Miss Maude Pepperman to MT. Avery Clark Moore The other guests were out-of-town relatives of the young couple. They were: Miss Tommie Daniel of Birmingham, Miss Annie May Bur ton of Lafayette, Miss Mamie Caffey of Hayneville, Miss Esther Cody and Miss Arminta Cox of Montgomery; Miss Pauline Lewey and Miss Carrie Loeb of Montgomery, Miss Maud Pepperman, Miss Leonora Pepperman Mir. s. J. Garrett, MT. W. R. Nickel MT. Nor lis E. Pepperman and Maxie D. Pepper man of Montgomery; Alfred N. Pepper man and Master Morris Leon Pepper man of Philadelphia; Bozie Pepperman of Birmingham; MT. A. c. Moore and Mir. Andrew Moore of Idaho; Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Glass of Birmingham: Mrs, F.. B. Daniel of Birmingham, MT. and Mrs. w N Bozeman of Benton and Mir. and Mrs. c. ". Garrett of Hayneville. The Dixie Chapter, U. D. c. met with Mrs. ". B. Jones on Wednesday when the report of the New Orleans conven- tion was made by Miss Olivia Airing ton The chapter gave s10 to the Pel- ham monument to be built at Anniston and discussed the furnishing of room at the soldiers home and the giving of a joint entertainment with the Sophie Bibb chapter. o..
 Two of the members of the committee on legislation of the Womens Clubs fed eration of which Mrs. Orr, appointed Mrs. James Hardaway chairman are Mrs. Joseph Going of Birmingham and Mrs. Erwin Craighead of Mobile.
 A number of friends in Montgomery have received Invitations to a recep- tion at which MT. and Mrs. Cecil Browne will 1Esertain at their home In Talladega in Celebration of the tenth anniversary ur their wedding day on Tuesday, De- <cmber 9.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Hall of Pensacola are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. M. Dejaen- cite at their home on Hull street.
 A notable visitor to Montgomery dur ing the past week was Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston of Washington. She is a noted photographer and is usual-
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TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, December 6.-(Special.) J. The Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Dawson en- tertained at dinner Monday evening, the occasion being the celebration of the tenth anniversary of pr. Dawson's pas torate of the First Baptist church here. The house was attractively decorated in cut flowers and ferns and an elegant menu was served. The guests were the different Baptist ministers of this vicin- ity, with their wives.
 Monday afternoon the Up-To-Date club was charmingly entertained by Mrs. Frank c. Blair at her home on Greens boro avenue. Macbeth was the subject for the afternoon.
 The following invitations have been is- sued: MT. and Mrs. George w. Chris tian invite you to be present at the mar riage of their sister Genie Rice to MT. Joseph Emil Shirley, Wednesday even ing, December 10, 1902, at S:80 o'clock. Methodist Episcopal church, Northport. Ala.
 Miss Annie Evans of Columbia, Tenn. is the guest of Mrs. Frank M. Moody on University avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Bernard A. Wood enter tained the Tuesday Evening Card club at the home of Mrs. Woods parents, Capt. and Mrs. A. B. McEachin. The decorations were very artistic and re- treatments were served during the even ing. The prize winners were: Mrs. W. c. Cochrane, Miss Finely Werner of South Carolina, Messrs. w. B. Oliver and Frank G. Blair.
 Miss Illene Lamblxin who has been visiting friends at the Tuscaloosa Fe- male college returned to her home at East Lake.
 The "Quakers" were very beautifully entertained by Miss Alice Wildman at her home on Twentieth avenue Friday afternoon. In the guessing contest Miss Anna Wilson proved the successful contestant and received a copy of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch"
 Miss Katie Fitzpatrick of Mobile who has been visiting Mrs. Aston Fitts on Prced street is nov with Mrs. Frank G. Elcir on Greensboro avenue
 Miss Emily Werner of Greenville, s. C., is the guest of the family of her uncle, MT. Charles B. Werner.
 The Tuesday Morning Card club was entertained by Miss Alice Wyman at the home of Mrs. Norfieet Harris on Broad street. The prize was captured by Mrs. Aston Fitts.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Dixon who have been visiting the latters aunt Mrs. w. G. Cochrane have returned to their home at Birmingham.
 Mrs. Fredick Martin of Little Rock, Ark, Is the guest of her daughter Mrs. James J. Mayfeld at her new home on Seventh street.
 MT. and Mrs. George woolsey Van Hoose have issued invitations for a re- ception on December Il from nine to twelve at their home at East End The occasion will celebrate the twenty-fiftfi anniversary of their marriage
 Arthur M. Stewart, a popular ex-uni- versity student has returned to his home at Marion after a short visit to friends in the city.
 Judge and Mrs. w. G. Cochrane en-
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THE WEEK IN WALL STREET
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lin and Pariz. The foreign holdings of of our seeurstles arc small compared to what they were five years ago, but they are stiil sufficiently iBrgo to be factor which must be taken into account. Five or six years ago the European holdings of 'Americanss appruximated 1a00, 1000. These holdings have been reduced at least g, GOO, GOO, GOO, according to estimates of best informed bankers and brokers In the present state of the money market it would be inoonveuient to be obliged to take over the remainder or sny consider able part of it yet that iH exactly what the foreign press Is trying to force.
 Great as the reduction hds been during the last ysar in uur exports and increase in imports, the monthly trade balance in favor of the United States atill averages about SS0,0O0,000 A considerable part Of this Is applied continuously to reducing the amount of our flcating debt to Eu- rope. A few months ago this indebtedness was estimated ss high as ssO0,o0o,00o. It Is not believed to be in excess of lb.OOQ0OO. O00 at this time, although in some quarters the total is believed to be S1b0ooo,OOo or mcre.
 The delay in the return movement of money from the west and south continues to embarass the New York money changers aud to defer the begining of the great bull movement in stocks which is in everybody's mind and which Is seem ingly inevitable. The gigantic syndicate deals, dozen or more in number, have tied up vest sum of money which could otherwise be employed in speculative operations. These syndicates have been successfully financed for the time being but to be entirely successful the public must absorb @ mass of the underwrttten secueeties now held in blecks by people who are leaning on the banks and to whom the banks owe first allegiance, ac- cording to Wall streets philosophy and practice The public Is slow in coming to the relief of the underwriters, but as the later are now in a position to wait 1t is only a question of time when they will work out. It must be said in candor that the kind of secureties held by the syndi- cates awaiting investment is of rather better grade than usual. Many of them represent conversion schemes and rest on established properties, a fact which will make distribution among small in- vestors easier and hasten the relief of the money situation.
 Conservative bankers and commission men are still discoure ging public specu- lation. They harp on the difficulty of se- curing loans with which to carry mar ginal deels and urge @ postponement of ventures in stocks except for investment purposes and where the parties going into the market are strong enough to pay for their secUreties outright and lock them up. The date of the begining of the an- ticipated bull movement is now fixed for the first half of January and the chart makers say 1t will culminate next spring in the highest prices yet seen.
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SOCIETY IN MOBILE.

Mobile, December 6.-(Special. )-The continental ball given by the Daughters of the American Revolution on Thanks giving evening was quite success both from a financial and social standpoint. It was given in Temperance hall which was elaborately decorated for the occasion with bamboo and palms and American flags. A good orchestra stationed in the balcony discoursed music and open- ed the affair with the stately strains of a march to the sound of which the participants In the miriuet entered the ball room. Dressed in continental garb of figured brocade and quilted satin peti- coats. buckled shoes and powdered hair. the little maidens who thus made their bow to society for the first time looked bewitching. Their partners looked like pictures stepped down out of portraits with their knee trousers. silk stockings,
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GREENSBORO.

Greensboro. December 6-(Special.)- Probably the most elaborate and beau- tiful card party of the season was that of Mrs. Edward deGraffenreid given last was never more attractive looking than on this occasion with it's artistic decor ations of palms, ferns and carnations
 In the rear of the hallway little Miss Eleanor Ward dispensed champagne punch. She was beautifully gowned in white organdy and lace. Mrs. deGraffen- reid received her guests in an exquisite creation that greatly enchanced her blonde beauty. Mrs, Fannie Castleman assisted her in receiving. She was not ably handsome in black crepe de chine. Six-handed suchre was the game in-
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was here on business one day this week. MT. Ragan Is from Atlanta, Ga.
 Mrs. Sarah Bennett of Dayton, Tenn, Is visiting her daughters Mrs. W. c. D. Cook and Mrs. Laura Dobbs.
 Miss Evelyn Chivirs of New York ar rived in the city Wednesday to visit her cousin, Mrs. William Wear Russell.
 MT. Caldwell of the Caldwell Furnace and Foundry company of Toledo, O., arrived in the city this week with his family. He will enter his children In the North Alabama college. q
 Theodore Alexander, representative of the Chattanooga Times was in the city Saturday in the interest of the paper.
 MT. William Cathey has gone to South Pittsburg, Tenn, to work.
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Wall street takes note of the fact that the German press has joined hands with many leading financial and political news papers of Great Britain in fighting the Yankee peril' and raising the flag of op- position to further invasion of Europe by American capital. In Germany the op- position takes the form of the upbullding of tariff wall to keep out American products. The English journals are dl- recting their main efforts to promoting distrust of American secureties, making J. Pierpont Morgan their center of at tack. It has led to further liquidation of foreign holdings of American secureties and to considerable short selling by the professional spectators of London, Der
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Moerlein beer will be on sale avery where this week.
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l New York; December e.-( (speeiafl--It cannot be truthfully said that Wall street gavp an enthusiastic. reception to the Presidents message. Bip-expresslon of sas.slactlen was painfully forced. About the best that can be said of the Wall street feeling ls that lt was mildly grate- ful that President Roosevelt had exer- olsed aelf-restrelnt ln his reoommenda- tions and suggestions for trust legislation The fear was that he would take more radical stand and give encouragement to agitation which would tend to disturb values and shake confidence in the sta. bility of industrial stocks. The knowledge that congress would be slow to adopt any such suggestions would, of course. soften the effect of radical administration moves in that direction, but the tendency would none the less be injurious in the opinion of the street" Hence the financial dis- trict does not entertain for Mir, Roose- welt that lively sense of warm affection 1t should. It's heartbeats are not in cor dial friendship for the Chief Executive.
 The trusts are well represented in con- gress by leaders in both parties and small
 
 be seriously ieopardized by anything to which legislative sanction is given. It is an open secret that practical republican politicians in congress are ''sore'' at Wan street because of its coldness last fall in the matter of campaign contributions, a Washington situation which is not being lost sight of, The element of resentment at Wall street treatment during the cam paign is quite likely to figure more or less in the congressional programme and it is not improbable that occasion will be taken to give warning that unless there is an enlargement of the heart during the next campaign the big people need not expect to be so well taken care of. The gospel of mutuality-"scratch my back and I will scratch your''--is likely to be taught in Washington this winter for the benefit and instruction of the magnates. It Is to this feature of the Washington news that Wall street Is giving It's closest attention.
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Brie-a-Brac

An almost endless variety of the products of Europe, consist ing of Figures. Vases, Plaques, Jars, Punch Bowls, etc. It's treat to go through our display of English and French china. consisting of Plates. Game, Ice Cream and Chocolate Sets, A. D. Coffee Cups, Bouillon, Rami- kins, Punch and Egg Cups. odd Plates, Salad Bowls, Celery Dishes, etc. The collection con- tains many Christmas present suggestions.
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Rich Cut Glass

There is everything. from the dainty little Bonbon Dish to the great Punch Bowl. The radiant specimens are suggestive of GIFT GIVING. CUT GLASS PUNCH BOWLS, CLARET SETS, TUMBLERS, GOBLETS. BERRY BOWLS PITCHERS, BON BoNS, CRACKER JARS, ETC.
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Miscellaneous

For ladies and gentlemen nothing handsomer for gift pur- poses or for personal use. We have dainty little watches for ladies and misses; massive chronometers for gentlemen.
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This is Our 2Oth Year in Busi.
 ness in Birmingham.
Holiday Gifts

of Christmas naturally mind reminds Abbott twenty-nine have catered to your wishes
 COME TO SEE US
 Before the great problem making splendid lines displayed prices always with high quality,
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Sterling SiIverWare

Choicest pieces and patterns from all the standard manufac- turers. It's a harvest in Silver ware - the newest artistic de- signs = they make admirable presents.
 TABLEWARE IN SINGLE PIECES. IN SETS, IN CASES AND IN M SSIV OAK CHESTS; STERLING SILVER TOILET SETS. MANICURE SETS. DESK SETS, POCKET BOOKS, CARD CASES.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-13
MRS. A. B. TAYLOR.

Mrs. A. B. Taylor, who has
been i'll for weeks at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Adele Dods)n,
died Tuesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. Mrs. Taylor was IS ears
old aud leaves sIx children,
Messrs. Tom aud Il. 5. Taylor,
Mrs.. Dodson aud Mrs. Reynolds
of Bryan, Mrs. DJdson Of Wills
Point and Mr.. J. W. Taylor Of
Mississippi.
Mrs. Taylor was a noble chris
tian lady whose sweet and gentle
spirit aud unwayering faith were
strengthened by her Affections.
she had a smile and a kind word
for all, aud was in turn grerily be.
loved in the circle Of her acquaint-
ances.
The funeral was held al $3.50
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. DR..
Finley conducted the service.
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RAILROAD JAcK.

Railroad Jack, the big sensational
comedy drama In four acts featuring
the large lion Duke at the opera
house tonight, promises 10 be rare
treat 20 the amusement loving peo-
pie. The company travel In their
own private Pullman sleeper, and
carry a carload Of scenery. Through
out the large cities Of the South the
attraction has never failed 10 please
and should pack the house here.
The cast IL strong and with the
scenery and spocialties introduced
throughout the play there is no
doubt that Il will prove "A pleasant
surprise TO all that attend.
Mr. Caufman's new play entitled
''Tho Dice OF Death. a story true TO
nature OF the Tar West, with strong
cast, featuring a pack OF Siberian
wolves, will play our opera house
Dec. 1T. 1000
Considering the highly nattering
comments On the two above attrac-
tions they deserve a full house.
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Luncheon to Shakespeare Club.

Mrs. 7. :. Tilson entertained he
members OF the Shakespeare Club at
luncheon az home yesterday after
noon az one. \ highly interesting
program was arranged in connection
with the dainty collation.. Mrs. a.
J. Buchanan was toastmistress and
the Shakespeare Club was the reel
plent Of well merited praise Ia a
toast by Mrs. n. G.. Rhodes Mrs.
W. n. Oliver. president Of the club,
made an appropriate aud apprecia-
tive response. A literary contest
followed aud was also greatly en-
joyed. In 10 each member was
called upon Tor an impromptu adj
dress on some author or literary
character. Mrs. Paul Bradley won
the prize, a cut glass olive dish.
Exquisite carnations and roses were
la tasteful evidence.
Menu-Creme a la Celery. Broil-
cd White Trout, Tartar Sauce.
Olives, Radishes, Celery. Toma-
toes en- Bellevue, Bread sticks.
Champagne Frappe. Sweet Breads,
Asparagus, Peas. Neapolitan Cream,
Cake. Cafe Noir, Roquefort Cheese,
Waters.