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Judge Phelan, chairman of the executive committee of the Monumental and His torical Association of Montgomery.
 Mrs. Cory seeks also to prove that Miss Rutherford was the originator of the Memorial Day idea, although others have been given this ulstinction.
 From all data in hand" writes the author, it would seem that the sub lime act of Miss Sue Adams of Miss issippi in placing on the graves of friends and foe the wreathes and flowers of Spring on April 26, 1865 was what first attracted the attention of the north and suggested their Memorial Day. Further so,dth the custom seems to have sprung from the All Souls Day idea suggested by Miss Lizzie Rutherford The compiler in all of the eloquent | tribute to the early work of the Memorial l Association does. not omit anything that will throw the search light of truth upon
 that period, so indeliby linked with the
 history of the Republic. Her pen is led
 into many brilliant eulogies of the south
 ern woman of the south, but the work Is
 that of the hist brian.
 | As is well known the magnificent Con- federate Monument on Capitol Hill was | completed and unveiled by the women of | the Memorial Association on December 1 ', 1898. Thousands witnessed the historic scene and the monument will be the mecca for thousands in years to come. It's completion was accomplished during the administration of Mrs. M. D. Bibb, one of the most gifted women of the south, the daughter of the first president of the Association, and it's present pre- siding officer. No officer of the Associa- tion has ever been changed except through resignation or death.
 But if the historians task Is difficult upon the reviewer is imposed certain re- responsibilities.
 In perusing this volume, it was my hope to set forth the more important data dwelt upon by the brilliant con- piler. I have found 1t difficult to select even fragments for the volume is a mosaic
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THE MlkADO TO BE
 REPEATED IN MAY.

The success of the Free Kindergarten, Temple Emanuel benefit, with the juve- nile "Mikado" presented recently at the Jefferson, has called forth hundreds of requests to have 1t repeated, and it is finally decided to give one more perform ance on May at S:30.
 There will be but one rehearsal, and the children will be under no further expense.
 The prizes and children's party will be given the same week. All children desir- ing to take part in these performances again will kindly notify Mir Weston, 2O5 McGowan building, by postal card at once. Beyond doubt "The Mikado" scored a greater triumph than any anna teur performance ever given in Birming- ham. The cast was a splendid one. Au- relia Sewall, Gladys Barkan, Meta Schwab, Belle Enslen, Arthur Chairsell, George c. Harris, Jr.. Carl Oldham, Cecil Walkley Hary Satterfield, Julia Carney
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MRS. CLARA JEMIsoN.

Among Alabama women who have wor great distinction in newspaper work, there is none who has become better known than Mrs. Clara R. Jemison of Tusca- loosa. For many years Mrs. Jemison wrote for the Tuscaloosa Times. of which her husband was owner and editor, and at his death she assumed entire charge of the paper. In addition to this she continued to do special work for both the Northern and Southern papers.
 She recently decided to remove to Montgomery, believing that that city of fered broader field for newspaper work She is doing correspondence of various kind, society and general news, all of heI stories showing an unusual amount o1 cleverness. Mrs. Jemison is not only g
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since her return from Berlin. She achieved a triumph when she played Scharwenka's new concerto with the Thomas orchestra, but at this recital the music lovers of Birmingham will hear many short romantic pieces executed with exceptional grace and finish, as well as one or two large classic works.
 MT. J. A. Dodson, superintendent of the Southern Railroad, came down yester- day in his private car from Chattanooga to attend the opening game of the South ern baseball league.
 The Woman's Club will meet on We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock. As this is the last m eeting for the year, several important matters will be brought before the club
 Mrs. E. R. Wilson entertained the So- cial Club Tuesday afternoon with a club dinner. Mrs. Bennie won the first prize. a salad bowl Miss Allie Billups the sec ond prize.' cracker jar, and Mrs. Bell drew the consolation, a large cabbage head tied with red ribbon. Refreshments were served.
 Miss Estelle Nabb entertained a few friends at luncheon yesterday at the Hillman.
 Miss Daisy Moody entertained at din ner Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. A. s. Besson of New York is wis. iting her parents, Col and Mrs. William E. Yancey.
 A most enjoyable day was spent at North Birmingham Park yesterday by a party of young people from East Lake. The picnic was given in honor of Miss
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A PRETTY CoTllLON.

Mrs. E. p. Williams entertained at a dancing party Friday evening in com pliment to her son, MT. Ulmont Williams. and MT. Thoonton Estes. The house was beautifully decorated in white and green and the occasion assembled many belles and beaux in the younger set. The cotil- lon was led by Mir. Herbert Smith and Miss Nellie Nabers. A number of grace ful figures were introduced. Those invited were:
 Mary Gilespy, Sadie Gilespy, Marjorie Weathely, Mary Kirkpatrick, Lottie Aus tin, Charlotte Hopkins, Etoil Ashford, Margurete Mccormick. Claude McKinzie, Florence Smith. Dorathy Orr. Kate Gar
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rett, Lucille Garrett, Lizzie Morris Ma son, Lillian Moore, Mary Ruth McCles- ter Minnie Eatherly, Nell Johnston. Janie Robertson, Josephine Mcknight, Lena Conner, Emily Mapes, Nellie Na- bers. Lucile McClary, Elizabeth Moore, Grace Andrews, Mabel Robertson, Made line Royster, Linly Graham Bessie Brown, Lottie Wren Warner, Mamie Bill lups Fannie Fell, Evalyn Rainey. Charles Reed, Mormon Brooks, Russell Brooks. Sears Lee, Thornton Estes, Jim Bridges, Abram Barnett, Jelks Cabanss, Cecil Alexander, Will Roberts, Sam Leadbetter. Fletcher Corner, Ed Ball, Carroll Colley, Charles Marks, Ben Rob- ertson, Frank Lathrop, Ralph Williams, Herbert Smith, Mike Nolan. Raymond Klotz Tom Catchings, Beach Chenoweth, l William Durham, Albert Hillman, Evans
 David, Edward Cabaniss, Bert Throck-
 morton, Will Brown, Richard Bates. Will ! Dunn.
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MRS. HEATH ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. A. 8. Leath entertained Friday evening in compliment to her cousin. Mrs. Burnett Norton of Rome, Ga. The house was chamingly decorated in white and green. Punch was served by a pret- ty maiden in Spanish costume.
 The first prize in the contest was won by Mrs. Norton, the honoree, and the second by Mrs. Maben Hobson. Ices were served after the contest
 The guests included Mrs. George R. Ward, Mrs. E. Nj. Tutwiler, Mrs. Prest- ley Toulmin, Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. Thomas Ashford. Mrs. Stoker, Mrs. James Hughes, Mrs. S. Johnson, Miss Mattie Norton, Miss Jessie Towers of Rome, Mrs. w. F. Dixon. Mrs A. c. Davidson, Mrs. Sam Gentry, Mrs. Norton and Miss Eva Leath.
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TO MISS HOPKINS.

MT. Norman Brooks and MT. Russell evening in compliment to Miss Charlotte Hopkins. It will be danced in the Taylor Hall on Nineteenth street, and will bring together many young friends of the hosts and the beautiful guest of honor. There will be many pretty favors and the cotil- Ion wl.l be led by Mr. Jelks Cabaniss.
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TO MRS. KLEIN.

Among the charming events of the week was dinner given Thursday even- ing by MT. and Mrs. Harry Sinnege in compliment to Mrs. Kettle Klein of Tex as. The table was exquisitely decorated, the circular mirrow forming the center piece being framed with ferns and car nations while floral basket was sus- pended from the chandelier. A delicious menu was served.
 Mrs. Sinnige wore a white and pink
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ART EXHIBIT
 FOR ALTAR FUND.

The art. exhibit sale to be given un- der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid So- ciety of the Church of the Advent Tues day afternoon and evening at the resi- dence of Major and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler promises to be largely attended. The ex- nibit will include a number of exquisite mater-colors by notable artists and the prices will be reasonable. The proceeds will go to the altor fund
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MRS. soLoN JACOBS
 GIVES JAPANESE TEA.

Mrs. Solon Harold Jacobs entertained several hundred guests at a Japanese tea Friday fternoon in compliment to her sister. Mrs. Sydney G. Reynolds. of Lou isville and Mrs. E. O. Hopkins. The occasion was the forma al opening of Mrs.
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and Lutressa Hymmes would be difficult to surpass. The repeated performances will be brilliant ones, as the extra per- formances are given entirely through hundreds of requests. The recent matinee was one of the largest and most repre- sentative ever seen in the Jefferson The atre.
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There will be a card party at the Coun- try Club tomorrow evening, the guests to enjoy dancing later in the evening. The card party will begin at S:3O o'clock. Calmans orchestra will discourse music and the occasion will be a delightful one.
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Do You Need Glasses7

You can have them at J. LOWINSOHN, 2OoS First ave. A competent optician will adjust them to your eyes. Price as low as $1 for spectacles with lenses ground to fit you precisely. Solid gold frames $350 No charge for examination.
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brilliant writer. but she is a very charm ing and attractive woman.
 She. with her children. is making her home in Montgomery with Mrs. J. M. de- Cottes, the editor of the woman's de- partment of the Montgomery Advertiser, and gifted writer.
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HIRSCH'S MILLINERY
THE COUNTRY CLUB.

toilette and Mrs. Klein was regally hand some in a superb dinner gown
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DANCING

Professor Faulkners School is open for beginners at all times. Birmingham class Tuesday Thursday. at 19l71a First ave- nue; Ensley, Wednesday, Friday; Avon dale, Monday. Saturday Now is the time to dance the latest ball room and fancy dances taught in classes.
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Mrs. Cowles Meade MacMahen and her son, Kirby, have gone to Sewanee to vist relatives.
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Mrs. A. s. Besson of New York is vis; iting her parents, Col and Mrs William E. Yancey.
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A most enjoyable day was spent at North Birmingham Park yesterday by party of young people from East Lake. The picnic was given in honor of Miss
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
NEWS Fk0M ALL SECTIONS.
Patterson N. ]. Devastated BY a
ConAagration.
ELEVEN DEATHS BY HOTEL FIRE
The Calamity which struck Patterson on
Sunday Caused Loss OF Eight Millions
Eleven MiserabIy Perish In a st. Louis
Lodging House Fire.
Eight Millions Loss.

The fierce conflagration which
burned It's way through the business
center of Paterson, y. j., Sunday
caused an aggregate loss tf $S,OO0,OOo
which Is probably accurate, though no
tabulatiOn of individual losses that
can be accepted as reliable has yet
been made, and il viii be several days
before satisfactory figures can be pre-
pared.
Many of those whose business places
and homes were destroyed were ruined
financially and must give up: but the
majority will be able TO start afresh.
They are courageous AND confident.
III the hospitals are 90 persons in
1ured ln@ne long fight against the
nalnfS. Two deaths were due to the
calamity. One was that of an old
woman, who fell down stairs in her
anxiety to view the fire. The other
was woman who had just become
a mother and who died as the result
of being removed from her home.
The sternest feature which Mayor
IIinchcliffe and his cO-workers find
confronting them is the necessity of
providing employment and permanent
homes for the destitute.
The area of destruction foots up
roughly - city blocks. From Main
street TO Paterson street, between Van
Houten ana Market streets, there Is
but little left
An estimate made from general in.
spection Of the SmOldering ruins,
placed the number of dwellings and
apartment houses destroyed at 900, and
the number OF families left without
shelter at 1000.
The condition of Theodore Roosevelt,
jr., was slightly less favorable Mon
day morning. but not beyond what the
doctors were looking for. The lung
hitherto clear was found by the doc
tors to be affected by the disease and
the respiration and temperature were
higher, but the pulse was better.
While the medical attendants claim
that the patients condition is not
alarming no attempt is made to con-
zeal the fact that the complication Of
the second lung gives the case a more
serious aspect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
Philippine sedition Laws.

The sedition laws enacted by the
Philippine commission were read in
the senate Thursday when Mr.. Hoar,
of Massachusetts, expressed his as
constituent that such laws should be
enforced by the government authori-
ties. Under their provisions Il mother
having knowledge of the treason of
her son must inform the authorities
upon him; the son must inform upon
the mother: the brother upon the
brother; the daughter upon the father,
and so on. He said the laws of the
United States were applied only to cit
liens of this country-citizens by
either nativity or adoption.
Mr.. Foraker, of Ohio, had read from
the revised statutes Of the United
States the laws of congress relating
to the crime of treason and similar
offenses against the government, and
said that the acts passed by the Phil
ippine commission were almost identi-
cal in their language with the laws
enacted by congress in the days of
the fathers of the republic, and that
there was nothing unprecedented or
unusual about them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
Penitent Mrs So6cI.

Mrs. Soifel has asked Assistant
District Attorney Robb for change
of venue. she says she does not wish
to bring further disgrace and humilia-
ton OH her husband, and would go
anywhere to have the punishment
meted out to her for her disgraceful
crime. She is willing TO meet any
fate the law may place upon her. but
does not want the punishment admin
istered in the court house across the
street from her old home. She begged,
in the name of her husband. who is
Mr.. Robbs friend, and told him that
her husband was in no way to blame
for her shameful conduct
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
Admiral sampson Dying.

Rear Admiral Sampson was uncon-
scious Thursday night, and physicians
fear that his condition Is dangerous.
If he is living on Sunday, the 9th
inst, his more than two score years
OF active service in the United States
navy will have closed and he will go
upon the retired list. He is entirely
unconscious Of what is going on in
the world, and never will know wheth-
er the appeal to the president honors
or blames him Within the last few
days lie has suffered relapses, but IL
is not known that he is near death
The disease is making steady progress
and his death is only a question of a
short time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
A Hermit's heath.

Henry Malone, known as the hermit
of the prairie. died at an early hour
Saturday morning at the Lewis hos
pital in Bay City of pneumonia, after
an Illness of a week and thereby end
ed unique life.
Malone lived in a lean-to shanty,
Isolated from the rest of the world, on
a forsaken prairie that runs alongside
the Saginaw river for many miles.
The hermt's shanty Is not more than
six feet wide by nine or ten feet long.
In summer the front and only door Is
not supposed to close. TO enter, one
must first surmount Il pile of chips and
shavings and then drop n foot rs the
threshold is crossed. There is no win
dow to admit light sufficient to afford
a good view OF the interior \ hole over
the door, that is boarded I'm winter,
admits light and air in the warm
months Of the year. He was one of
Lieut.-Col. Pritchard's command Of the
Fourth Michigan Cavalry during the
civil war. Seven years ago Malone
brother. John, rich farmer. after con
siderable persuasion, succeeded i'm get.
ting him 10 his home in plymouth, but
the old hermit couldn't stay there, pre-
ferring his shack on the prairie. He
received a pension Of SO a month and
had lived alone for twenty years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
BLUE BLOOD ON THE WATER.
Many Royalties of Europe Fond of Sail.
ing the Seas

Yachting has appropriately been
called the sport Of kings. Indeed, in
these days Of floating palaces few be-
sides those with royal incomes can af-
ford to indulge the pastime. The num-
Der OF royal yachts in existence and
the immense sums lavished on them
are amazing when it is taken into con-
sideration how much royal and i'm
perial personages are prey to mal-de-
mer. The German emperor is always
Ill when facing a gale at sea. The
empress is a much better sailor in this
respect When the two OF them went
to the holy land the empress was the
only person of the imperial circle on
board who was not Frustrated by sea
sickness during the trip down the Ad-
Ratio. Prince Henry of Prussia like
wise confesses to seasickness each time
on going to sea after being in port for
a while. The duke of Cornwall Is af-
licted in the same way, and the Ouch
ess is such a martyr to seasickness that
she hesitated for a long time before
consenting to undertake the tour just
concluded. She suffered intensely dur
ing the trip from Portsmouth to
Gibraltar, the weather in the Bay OF
Biscay being very stormy. King Ed
ward. although devoted to yachting.
has been absolutely Frustrated by NAL
ds-mer when crossing the channel be-
tween Dover and Calais. Indeed, the
only member of the English royal fam
lily who is absolutely immune from this
ailment is the widowed duchess of AL
bany.-Chicago Chronicle.
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A strong Statement.

Star, Wis, Feb. 10th.-Mr. Samuel
s. Hook, one of the most highly re-
spected residents of this neighborhood,
has given a very hearty recommends
ton to Dodd's Kidney Pills, a remedy
recently introduced here. He says:
al have been a sufferer from Kidney
Disease for some time and found moth
ing to help me till | began to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills. They gave me
almost immediate relief. and am now
we'll. | have recommended them to
many friends and in every case with
splendid results.
"They are the very best pills for all
kinds OF ailments, but especially for
Kidney Complaints"
This is very strong statement, and
coming from a gentleman Of Mr..
Hooks standing and reputation. IL
has had a tremendous influence In
Vernon county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
News In brief.

The second and third French army
corps is to be provided with cartridge
belts manufactured by the Woven
Cartridge Belt company OF the United
States.
Gen. Chas. T. Eagan, OF embalmed
beef fame, has been challenged to
fight n duel by Col. Willis i. Harlow
of Guayamas. Mex. Eagan has been
representing w. G. Greene i'm his legal
contest regarding the Cobre Grande
copper mines Of Mexico, whom Har.
low also claimed to represent. Eagan's
rage knew no bounds. and under his
TRADE Harlow withdrew. but penned
challenge that was handed 70
Eagau
Iiadda AIullah. who was prominent
in the rising which ended in the Tirah
campaign, is preaching a holy war
He is said to have the ameer OF At.
ghanistan under his influence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
The Presidents SONS Illness.

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was one OF
the boys of the Groton Mass, school
who went about bareheaded and with
out an overcoat the fact causing him
to be taken i'll with pneumonia. On
Saturday his mother reached his bed
side. At midnight Saturday the presi-
dent left Washington for Groton, hav-
ing determining to disregard the re-
quest of Ids scn's Physician and to go
to his boys bedside. He felt that his
presence would be comfort to Mrs.
Roosevelt. and that as the critical
period covers the next three days. he
should be near his son. 1t is also stat
ed that the trip to Massachusetts is
taken on the presidents own initiative
and is not due to any alarming news
which reached him concerning his sons
condition. Just before leaving the presi-
dent received a telegram saying his
son had slept all the evening, and his
condition appeared quite favorable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
WOuIdn't he General.

The president has approved, with
one notable exception. all the recon-
mendations made by the army brevet
board. Of which Gen. Macarthur was
president, for the bestowal of brevet
rank on all the officers of the army
who rendered especially meritorious
services during the war with Spain
and in the subsequent campaigns in
the Philippines and China. The excep-
ton noted is the case of Theodore
Roosevelt. who was awarded the
brevets of colonel and brigader-gener-
nj for distinguished services at San
Juan. Santiago. Under the law these
brevets require the confirmation of the
senate ard the nominations have been
made out for transmission to that body
but. as already stated. the list will not
contain the name Of the president.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-13
Sampson's Brief Filed.

The attorneys for Admiral Sampson
have filed with the president brief
in the Schley case. The principal point
in the brief Is the allegation that it
was SIMPSONS custom when moving
about among the fleet to hoist the sig
nal disregard movements Of flagship"
but that he invariably hoisted a spe-
cifc signal when going beyond signal
distance of his fleet directing the sec
ond in command to assume command.
The brief says this signal had been
brought on deck of the New York but
had not been hoiSted when the New
York returned TO join in the battle.