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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
CALVERT.

One of the pleasantest events Of the sea
son was the linen shower given by Mrs.
j. Il. Lewis and Mrs $. NJ. Gibson at the
ever hospitable home OF Mr. and Mrs ].
b. Lewis in honor OF Miss Josie Desmond
aud DR.. e. Wilder, whose marriage is an
nounced. The guests wero the members OF
the Pleasant Hour Club and their es-
corts and a few immediate relatives and
friends OF the contracting parties, Two
sets Of cards were distributed among the
guests, upon one TO be written the names
OF a number OF foreign cities to be arrived
at from certain suggestions previously
written on the cards; the other set were
to he allied ont in the same way by words
ending in nation" The prizes in the
cities" contest were awarded 10 Mrs. C.
L. MerldIth and MIR. d. Byers, while Miss
Marian McNutt and Rev ]. R. Dunn won
the prizes In the congress OF nations"
contest. Later the guests witnessed very
unique feature OF the evenings program,
the linen shower. The guest Of honor, Miss
Desmond. stood beneath dover bedecked
basket suspended from the ceiling. On
either side OF Miss Desmond stood an at
tendant. Misses Marguerite Fuller and
Mary Connoughton. who held ribbons which
were attached to the basket. Roth attrn-
dants made clever little speeches which
were happily responded to by the bride
elect. BY slight pull Of the ribbons the
contents Of the basket "a perfect cloud
burst OF linen. the gift Of the guests was
showcred down upon Miss Desmond. De
nclous refreshments we're served, aud
throughout the entire evening string band
dlscoursed sweet music.
Miss Lucy odom left rresdhy for visit
to waco and Dallas
Mr.. and Mrs. e. W, Roberts OF Bremond
we're the recent guests OF friends In Cal.
vert.
Mrs. Tom Reinheart of Hesrne visited
Calvert Friday.
Mira. William Erwin and daughter Mas
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ccRslcANA.

TUESDAY evening at 0 o'clock az the Firvt
Methodist church was solemnized the mar.
rage OF Miss Daisy Polk and Mr.. John S.
eiurchison The church was beautifully
decorated in white and green with festoons
OF Texas smilax and profusion Of stately
palms. Many Of Corsicnna's sweetest
singers were heard in the delightful y,p.,-
cal program which was rendered nfter
"hich the strains OF Mendelsohn's wedding
march proclaimed the coming Of .be bridal
party The ceremony was performed by
rev p. W. Solomon, In his usual impres.
slve style. The attendants were Miss poIk
Mr, Murchison, Miss Myrtle Murchison. Mr..
arthur Polk. Miss Fay Hardy, Mr.. II. J.
Coalson. Miss Stella Gillespie Mr. Rusua
Caldwell Miss Ida Jester, Mr.. w. A. Fur.
Der MISS renning and Mr.. r. d. Jobnson.
a reception followed at the home az the
orides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w A polk
MI ana Mrs Murchison left at II o'clock
TOT New Orleans and other points. and
WIN DE at home after December
ars. u. B. 'southworth. after an extended
visit 70 sherman, Is at home again.
"esoames James Lotspick, A. v. Partain.
W u. young and N. j. Nelson have re.
s".heu from Waco. where they went as
'e,ssates TO the Baptist convention.
MISS Ethel Doke has returned from
.. MIs W. + Smith of Atlanta. Ga. win
spend the winter here.
mss Dora Hamilton of Houston Is the
s%sst OF her sister, Mrs. E. h Brown.
mrs J. F. Maxwell Is at home after a
visit TO New Orleans.
,, MssoameS W. J. MCKEE and George y.
miller have returned from waco.
s' Abe Mulkey has gone TO Iuflrin.
Mesdames \. J. Halbut. Geo. h. lester.
y = Bates aud Kate Morris are attending
'he annual meeting Of the United Daurht-
grs % the c0nfederacy. which Is being held
AIRS. AAaley and her daughter. Mlsa
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BRENNAN.

What promises to be a notable week in
the social circles OF BRENNAN was lnaugu-
rated Sunday evening with the concert
and ball at Germania, an account OF which
has already been published. followed by the
grand bill at Lusk's hall Monday evening,
which was attended by a good crowd OF
young people. 1t was the nrst event Of
the kind held at the hail for some time,
and was all the more appreciated by those
present, who entered Into its pleasures with
zest that made the evening speed all too
soon. COINS orchestra furnished music
for the occasion.
Mrs. Hugh Lusk entertained the XIII
club at the pretty home Of DR., and Mrs.
]. II. Williamson Tuesday afternoon com.
plimentary TO Miss Lula Thornhiil, a mem.
Der OF the club. whose marriage was to
occur the following day. The parloro and
dining rooms were tastefully decorated in
color scheme OF pink and white. the pre-
yailing designs Of the decorations being
hearts and marriage bells. In the dining
room, where polished silver and cut glass
reelected the subdued lights, the table was
beautifully decorated with La France roses,
the center piece being heart.shaped we'd
ding cake, and at each plate a bell.shaped
card embossed In gilt with the magic mum.
Der Of the club, Mi, and the date, with
pencil attached. on which were written the
answers to the musical contest. which came
between courses OF the delicious refresh.
nents. which Included Waldorf salad,
sliced turkey, bread and butter, waters and
olives, scalloped oysters and coffee, cup
cake aud cream. Misses Bessie William.
son and Bessie Sloan, on violin and plano,
diseoursed some excellent music, which en-.
HANGED the pleasure OF the occasion. Miss
Edna Rouse and Miss Hattie wilkins tied
for the prize 10 the contest. beautiful
wedsewood statue, aud in the lottery 10
decide the Anal winner It fell to Miss
wilkins.
Mrs. A. z, kind has arrived from Colorado.
after an absence Of year. and IS warmly
welcomed by her numerous friends. She
remaiued IN Colorado long enough TO vote,
a privilege she had never been old enough
TO previously exercise while SIZE was a rest.
dent OF the Lone Star Stete
Mrs. Ayers Of Fort Worth. who has been
here on a visit to her parents. Rev. aud
Mrs. G. S. Tumlin, returned home Tuesday
morning, she was accompanied 10y her
sister, Miss Laura Tumlin. OF this city.
There was an interesting meeting OF the
Shakespeare club Ut the residence Of the
president. Mrs L. c. Roberts. Thursday
evening.
Mr. II. b, Dotson OF william Penn was IN
the city Friday to meet Mrs Atmar Of
lebanon, Collin county, who will apeud
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zemma and Mrs. T. Brashler OF Hearne
were shopping in Calvert Wednesday.
Miss Stella Jones is visiting relatIves In
Arcadia. Ark.
The Reading Circle Of the Bpworth League
heid an Interesting session at the home
OF Capt ]. w McNutt Monday night.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
OF Dr. Eugene Wilder and Miss Josie pes-
mond' two prominent young society people
OF Calvert. The marriage will occur az
the Episcopal church on the 10th inst.
Miss Kate Davis. who has been Walt.
ing friends returned to her home in
Hearne Friday.
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note paper. Dainty dishes Of cream. pretti
" decorated, were then served. Those
present we're Mr. and Mrs. @. n. Pond,
Misses Lily and Leila Pond. Ethel Malone
JAMIE Smith. Emma Curtis. Lettie Looney,
Helen Ford, Pearl Mechanism and Ethel
and Fannie Belts: Msssss- s. V. Folsom.
stuart W. Mcfarland. George Foreman,
W. p. Mcfarland. Gates Ford and Stew
art Horne. The club guests were Mrs.
Burt Mcdonald. Mrs. Harris and Misses
slade and Green, and Mcssrs. z. r. Rob
ertson, D. A. Ford and Charles Hickey.
The next meeting Of the club Will be at
the residence OF Mr.. George w. Curtis next
Thursday evening.
Mrs. W. W. Reid is In Indianapolis with
her brother who Is veey n there.
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steinmed red roses, ana on either end, tall
silver esndeiaora filed with pure white
cPndles. Six courses were oeautirufiy
served Mrs. Albert J. Buchanan pre-
sided as toast-pistress: Mrs. Henry
Rhodes offered an eloquent toast to the
shakespeare club, which was responded TO
IN rev well chosen ana beautiful WORDS
oy the president OF the club. Mrs. w. n.
olver' An Interesting contest was en-
joyed Each lady was called upon to res
pond with two-minutes' talk about some
literary character. Mrs. Paul Bradley was
declared victorious ana given the prize, a
cut glass olive dish.
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AUSTIN.

dinner given by Miss Mona House com.
plimentsry to Mr.. James p Catlin OF Cat
eago on Saturday evening was greatly en-.
joyed by small number OF freinds. The
anair was eHquisitely arranged and places
at the table were occupied by the follow
ing guests; Misses jamie Armstrong. Julia
Scarborough. Francis Waggoncr and Annie
Wilkinson. The gentlemen were EEell
Male, Charlie Maillott. Thomas f. Bush
of Waco and Edwin Bewley.
On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs ]. A.
Jackson entertained the university football
team with an elaborate supper in honor
OF their son. ]. A. jackson, Jr, who is a
member Of the team. The parlor and
dining room were thrown together. and the
white and gold varsity colors met the eve
on every turn. A large Texas star made
Of crysanthemums hung at one end Of IN.
room, and the ~. T." appropriat.iy
framed at the other end. while the manteIs
were banks Of white and yellow flowers
Marechal Mel and Kaiserna roses decorated
the beautiful T shaped table From the
ciectaoiier Of the dining room broad satlD
streamers fell 20 the table. The same ef
feet was carried out In the parlor. only
the streamers met and held the football
Although the dishes were necessarily con
tned to training table diet the menu was
all that even football man could desire
and az the close when real chocolate
cream footballs were served. their delight
was complete, The following is me per
sonnet OF the party; Coach Hart. Profs
Ellis and Curtis, Business Manager Hun,
cap&in Duncan. Messrs. Porter. Crane.
Easter Watson, Bewley. Adams. Harr SON
marshal Moore Newton, Higgins, MAYER
lex. Pendergast, Hubbard. Jackson. The
university team is now on southern tour
Of two weeks.
Tbs Clover Leaf basketball team was
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some time here visiting Mr. Dotson's and
Mr.. Lipscombs families.
down to attend the Harrison rhornhli we'd
ding.
Miss May Bureh has returned from an eI-
tended visit to her sister in Waco,
Mrs. Howard and daughter. Miss Leila
Robbins, who came up TO attend the Harrl-
n.Thornhlll wedding, returned to Hops-
ton last evening.
Arrangements are being made for dance
at the Athletic club rooms Monday night
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. James S.
Harrison.
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Hadley. of collinsvill.

Hadley. of CollInsville' " :
relatives IN the city.
Miss wilmac Frost b "a W
be one OF the judges if y
Miss Gussie Worthinfna
Crockett, where she wll y
honor for her cousin, MY
who is TO be married thn =,
Mrs. Jamie V. Brown az II Il
a six weeks visit to 81 y, h
DIR. and Mrs. Royal Mu'Ap Z. 4
from some. months spent ? &
the benefit OF DR.. MulEe'' &
is much improved
Mrs. G. II. cunnipsnsn I.
is visiting her son. MI '''' {
on Third avenue.
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HEARNE

Mesdames william Ersin z
shear and Miss Emma lsn1
visitors to Calvert Woansa
Misses Jessie Bassest- y
Gent Brasher and Mrs =
attended the bsnaue, IN ~
EOS valley Medical assocl'A7
wednesday night. "A
Mrs. C. B. Fsrrinstcn
visiting In the city, the g"
T. Smith. M
Miss Florence Lame. NJ
ing HeArne friends an'
Miss Clara Esstervood 7 I.
after a pleasant visit 2 =
Miss Floy Beckham :
tin friends this week. !.
Mrs. I. ". Burns Of A'l y,
few days here with the nn'
Cummings. a!
Miss Daisy Astin yiA'''
Tuesday.
Mrs. John waddell ap' Y,
Ss y. with Ne; WI
days. .,,..,|
Mrs. L. A. Shaw len
for Bryan. where she siP. \, 4
home in the future sns
by her daughter, Mrs J, z
win spend a few days -
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FANNis

There was a beeutiIu'
the residence Of Rev. ,. NJ
last wednesday evepias, ~
ing and pretty young =. ~. 4, :,
was married to Mr. ~.
bride was attired - 4
beautiful in rs anp', "
MORE sash Her lons N, n
with the romantic IN
carried q bouquet q
NUNS. The groom con a. y,
visual suit OF blaeH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
FRANCE PLAYED LUCKY.
Secured Through Diplomacy What
others Obtain Through Force.

Paris, December 1.-Leading French
officials openly express qualification at
the fact that France has secured from
Venezuela through diplomacy what
other powers were seeking to obtain
through force.
It is learned from authoritative sources
that the French claims which will be SUBJ
mitted to the coming arbitration amount
to $40, 800 600. This includes $3,600. 900 de-
manded for the partial destruction of the
French railroad running from the gulf of
Maraciabo to the mountains. The claims
which it has not yet been decided to SUBJ
init to arbitration aggregate 81, 400, 900. but
1t is believed that these also will be in
cluded before the arbitration is closed
and it Is understood the arbitration will
result in Venezuela allowing France to
collect the duties at one or two ports un-
til her claims are paid. which may
raise further issues If all the Venezuelan
ports are occupied forcibly by other
powers. Public and newspaper opinion
here tend to sympathize with Venezuela
as being the victim of undue severity
from the powers.
The Temps says:
IF the United States has nothing to
say on the Monroe doctrine in this affair
1t may be time for Europe to speak In
the interest of universal peace"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
PRAISE ROOSEVELT
ON HIS ATTITUDE
Civil Service LeaguerS Think
He Is a Patriot
HAS AROUSED HOSTILITY
Report Says He Has Stuck to Civil
Service Principles, NotWithstand-
Ino Criticisms of Politicians
Under SpoiIs system.

Philadelphia, December 1.-THE twenty
second annual meeting of the National
Civil Service Reform League began here
today The annual report of the execu-
tive council, which as read at the af-
ternoon session, commends the policy or
President Roosevelt in making federal
appointments and calls attention to the
persistent hostility of professional poll
ticians in both the great national parties
to civil service reform.
The report in part is as follows;
president Roosevelt has done more for
the practical enforcement Of the civil
service law, the elevation of the moral
tone Of the public service and the general
advancen ent ef impr owed methods OF
government than has fallen to the lot OF
any other President to do so soon after
assuming office Nevertheless, 1t is not
surprising that, in this respect, his course
has been subjected to a closer scrutiny
tran has usually befallen new adminis-
tration. This fact, after ALL constitutes
but a Just tribute to the merits of Mr..
Roosevelts past services to the cause Of
good government. AS result of this
GXacJlnS aIlllude Ol puDliC OpAiilOii|A IL
self a thoroughly wholesome symptom
cf progress-the President and his Off
eial advisers have encountered some
measure of criticism.
president Roosevelt has been accused
of exhibiting too little regard for the
salutary restrictions of the civil service
rules by excepting from their operations
without evident necessity the certain
number of minor positions and individual
appointments. With very few exceptions
the positions affected are altogether un-
important.
More serious complaints against the
present administration have arisen from
certain appointments to office not en-
braced within the classified service. I'm
der the 'spoils system there has grown
up a practice which permits the selection
of candidate for such offices by senator's
representatives or national committeeman
of the dominant party, reserving to the
President little more than a veto on
their choice.
president Roosevelt has indisputably
tried to mitigate the evils inherent In this
system of selection.
1.-THE council is obliged to record its re-
gret that the results of the great victory
for good government and pure politics in
New York city, on which the league con-
graduated the country at its last annual
meeting, have not as yet met all the
hopes of friends of civil service reform.
The special committee on civil service
in the insular dependencies also COM
mends the President
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
KILLING AT DEMoPoLIs.
Negro Fireman Advances on a White
Man and Is Shot Dead.

Demopolis, Dec 1.-(Special)- flames
Howard, young white man, shot and
killed William Jones, a negro, at the
Leder oil mill at o'clock this evening, it
is said In self-defense.
From the information at hand the fol-
lowing was learned Of the affair: How
ard is night engineer at the Leder oil
mill, having entire charge. The negro.
William Jones, was day fireman at the
same MILL Howard and the negro had
some words just before going on duty
this evening, which led up to the kill
ing. Jones, it is said, advanced upon
young Howard with a large wrench,
whereupon the latter pulled his pistol
and shot Jones five times. killing him
instantly. Howard gave himself up to
Chief Monier. Mr.. Howard is considered
a good citizen. The negro was a steady
worker but had violent temper when
once aroused.
The preliminary trial will be held to-
night before Judge T. F. Howsee. The
opinion prevails that Howard will be
acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
COAL SHORTAGE IN NEBRASKA.
Hardly Enough Fuel to Last Day at
Insane Hospital. y

Lincoln. Neb, December 11.-There is a
serious coal shortage in Nebraska At a
number of the state institutions the sup
ply is limited and the state board OF
public lands and buildings is embarrassed.
Twice this week at the Lincoln Hospital
for the Insane there was barely enough
fuel to last through the day In smaller
towns conditions are even worse.
A dispatch tonight from Osceola says
an actual coal famine exists and not
pound can be bought. Some of the busi-
ness houses there are entir ely out and
must close tomorrow If a supply is not
secured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
SUDDEN DECLINE
CREATES ALARM
FALL IN LAKE SUPERIOR SHARES
CAUSES A LOSS OF MORE THAN
$12,ooo,ooo IN STOCK VALUE OF
THE COMPANY.

Philadelphia, December 11.-Following. a
sensational decline In the price of Consol-
idated Lake Superior shares today, a
special meeting of the directors of the
company was held tonight lasting until
midnight. A brief statement was sent
out from the meeting room agreeing that
the steel and iron business is in a pros
porous condition, and denying the report
that the company's steel rail mill had
been closed owing to lack of orders. The
mill has been shut down, the statement
says, because of the non-delivery of ma
terial.
The decline in Lake Superior shares
today caused loss of more than $12. .000,-
900 in the stock value of the company.
The capital stock is S100,0OO000. The COM
mon shares lost more than one-half of
their market value, selling from $3.50 to
1925. while the preferred dropped from
$6S to $50. loss of $1S in five hours Of
trading on the stock exchange.
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EFFORT TO CHANGE
FILIPINOS Is FOLLY

Washington. December 11.-(speeial.)-
Representatives Burnett and Bowie saw
the secretary of the interior this morn
ing to discuss with him his forthcoming
report on the pending bill turning over
the mineral lands Of the state of Ala
bama to the common school system. The
two members believe the secretary will
make a favorable report, in which case
the passage of the bill would be assured
Representative Burnett had an interview
with the speaker yesterday concerning
the bill which his committee has favor
ably reported. Mr.. Burnett wanted the
speaker to set apart time for the con-
sideration of this measure, but the
speaker will not do so. Until he has re-
ferred the bill to the secretary of the
.
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Roentqen Ray Society Meets.

Chicago. December n.-At the conven-
ton OF the American Roentgen Ray So
ciety, IN session here today. officers for
the ensuing year were elected as follows:
President. Arthur w. Goodspeed. Phiia-
delphia; vice presidents. DIR. John B.
Murphy, Chicago; DR.. William Jordan
Taylor. Cincinnati; secretary. James. B.
Bullitt, Louisville; treasurer. Weston A.
Price. Cleveland; executive COMMITTEES,
DIR. James P. Marsh, Troy, N. Y; DR..
Walter w. johnson, Rochester, N. ";
DR.. Ralph 8. Campbell Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
Senate Amends the Strike
Commission Bill
SALARIES CUT TO $4,000
Statehood Bill Comes Up In After
noon, But After Brief Debate Was
Passed Over Until Monday.
Several Lively Exchanges.

Washington, December 1.-THE senate
late this afternoon passed. with several
amendments, the bill fixing the compen-
sation of the anthracite coal strike COM
mission, and 1t now goes to conference
The sentiment of the senate was strongly
in favor of allowing the members of the
commission who are not in the civil or
military service of the government a
lump sum for their services, and after
considerable debate $4,000 was settled upon
as the proper amount, thus taking the
matter out of the hands of the Presi-
dent. as the Dill originally provided.
Several other amendments to the bill
were added, fixing the expenses of the
commissioners and the assistant recorders
at $40 per day instead of $15 and leaving
the question of the amount of salary of
the assistant recorders and employees to
the commission. The name of the commits
sion was changed to Anthracite Coal
Strike Arbitration"
An amendment offered by Mr.. Daniel OF
Vii ginia, intending to prohibit officers in
the civil or military branches. of the gov
.rnment from serving on commissions or
performing duties other than called for
by law. provoked lengthy discussion,
erd in response to the appeals of Mr.. AL
liscn and Mr.. Hoar finally was with
drawn.
At O'Clock the statehood bill came up
and there was brisk exchange between
Mr. Quay, who favored the omnibus bill,
end senators who oppose 1t, regarding Its
consideration. Mr.. Quay and Mr.. Bate
said they were ready to vote. MIR. Beve-
ridge, Mr. Lodge, Mr.. Hale and others
protested against pressing so soon after
it was reached, and it went over until
Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
GEORGIA DECIDES
TO TAX FRANCHISES
SENATE PASSES BILL WHICH AU-
THoRIZES THE LEVY OF AN AD-
vALoREM TAX ON FRANCHISES
OF ALL CORPORATIONS.

Atlanta, Ga, December 1.-THE state
serate today passed a bill providing Tor
an ad valorem tax on the franchises OF
all corporations in the state which exer-
else the right of eminent domain. The
bill has passed the house and is now
ready for the governors signature which
it will receive.
The measure declares all franchises of
such corporations to be property pro-
vides that they shall be returned at their
value to the comptroller general and
taxed the same as all other property In
the state. The measure was fiercely OPP
pcsed. but received large nlajorities in
boil houses Georgia is the first state In
the south to pass franchise OF this
character.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-12
SURPRISE SPRUNG ON
THECOAL OPERATORS
BURNETT AND BOWIE AT
WORK ON SCHOOL BILL
BY wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

interior for an opinion. II the opinion OF
the secretary Is favorable the speaker
will allow the bill to come before the
house.
The secretary of the treasury has ap-
pointed William H. Stringfellow presi-
dent of the First National bank, Annis-
ton, disbursing agent for the construc-
ton of the new postoffice building at that
place.
Senator Pettus has introduced a bill
paying Mary A. Green $50 900 Tor property
appropriated by the United States gov
ernment during the civil war.
The following Alabama postoffices have
been advanced to the presidential class:
Chronicle, Jackson, Roanoke, Thomas
vile and Wetumpka.