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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
THE PLAGUE IN MEXICO.
Three Are Dead and Cavalry Is Sent
 to Compel Sanitary Precautions.

were three deaths from the plague yes terday Two hundred and two patients with the plague have been admitted to the lazaretto since 1t was established, and 121 have died. These figures do not include the deaths in the city
 The family attacked with the plague at the town of Ozo, have now all died. Other cases are now reported from that town where the inhabitants have been defying the sanitary regulations. 4 de- tachment of cavalry has been sent there to compel strict observance of the rules.
 Governor Canedo of the state of Sina- loa, denies that there has been case of plague at Montinel nears Villa Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
THE HOUSE.

The opening proceedings in the house this morning gave no hint of the ra finer sensational announcement that came a little later on, to the effect that tba Starr railroad bill had been abandoned and an agreement reached by the friends of Legislation on the subject of more power for the commission as we'll as an elective commission. As soon as the journal had been approved Mir Starr called for the regular order, which was to go into committee of the whole for the consideration of his bill, but he withdrew 1t temporarily for a call of the counties and committees. A flood of bills was poured in as usual and number of committees had bills to report
 MT Rich, from the committee on rules, reported favorably the resolution of Mir Foster of Tuscaloosa providing that at the afternoon sessions members might call up general bills by giving notice at the morning hour, and it was adopted MT. Thompson introduced a resolution that. beginning tomorrow. the house will hold night sessions for the consideration of local bills. The night session is to be from 7:30 to 10 o'clock
 Mr. Walden introduced a resolution calling on the commissioner of agricul- ture for a report of the receipts of his Maner introduced resolution providing pass until the revenue bill was disposed of
 Dispensary Motion Lost.
 MT. Poole of Clarke moved to take the bill for q dispensary at Thomasville from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
MISS ROOSEVELT MAKES DEBUT.
Is Accorded Special Honors By the
 Grandees of kiimic Court.

New Orleans, February 17.-bIiss Roose- yelts debut in New Orleans society was made especially brilliant. Tonight the Atlanteans gave their ball al the French opera house and Miss Roosevelt occupied a specially decorated box. As soon as the tableaux and coronation were over special escort conducted her to seat beside the throne, the king presenting her with a handsome souvenir. and she was incorporated into the royal party, special honors being paid her by all the grandees of the mimic court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BASEBALL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
John P. o'keefe of Pittsbure Will
 iImIire During Coming Season.

Little Rock, Ark. February H-Presi- dent William M. Kavanaugh of the South ern league. announced today that he had closed a contract with John P. OKeefe of Pittsburg. Pa, as an umpire during the coming seasons.
 He is the only one of last seasons um- pires who will work the coming season He also announces that Brien will man. age Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BY wArTERso N srEAlEY.

XXT AsHINGTON. February II. = w (speoial)-It Is announced at
 the White House that the Presi- dent has closed "the door of opportunity" upon s. H. Vick, the negro postmaster at Wilson, N. C.. and that ne will not be re. appointed.
 The case has attracted widespread in- terest on account of the ract that the ntero had made an efficient official, and his color was the only objection to his rettrtion in office. The President and the administration had always contended that in such a case there could be no objection to the appointment Of negro, hence his decision not 10 appoint Wick, is a back down on the administrators part and will add still further 10 the con- fusion the President has created in try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
souALL SINKS TWO scHooNERs. Snow Falls All Day at Newport News
 and Temperature Is Falling.

Newport News Va, February 1.-Two small schooners, the Roger Quarles and the Decatur, laden with building ma terials, sank in the harbor today during a severe squall Both will be fioated. The crews escaped.
 Snow fell here today, and there has been a gradual fall in the temperature. A heavy sea has been running all day, and while the wind continues high, little can be accomplished toward loading and unloading the numerous small craft in port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

lng to find rule for guiding him if southern appointments
 As the case stands, the President has by his appointment, taken the side of the lily whites in the state of North Car olina, while in Alabama, and several other states he has appointed enti-lily whites.
 In both extremes he has in general ignored the competency and official rec ords of the removed officehoders.
 1t is understood that the President will appoint Senator Pritchards candidate at Wilson. Prltchard has led the lily white movement, which the President so wig orously denounced on several occasions. An explanation may be founc in the re- port that Pritchard will likely lead the North Carolina delegates to the next con- vention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. February i7.-Fol- lowing is the forecast for Alabama: Fair "wednesday, not so cold in in- terior: Thursday fair, warmer; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

In every essential particular reaffirm the principles of the Kansas City platform I firmly believe 1t will be along those lines, of course, covering the new addi- tional questions that have or may arise, l do not believe the platform of 1900 will be repudlated."
 If an eastern man is nominated, will you support him?'
 Tt depends on what he thinks. not where he Is found"
 Do you think the nomination of Judge Parker would be satisfactory?"
 'I prefer not to say anything about Judge Parker" was the reply.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Many Members Vet to Talk.

It is by odds the most controversial measure yet reached, members who have not said word on any other subject be- ing determined to have a say It is re- garded of prime importance by every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

Mir Poole of Clarke moved to take the l bill for q dispensary at Thomasville from |
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
"IMPORTANT AN NNOUNCEMENT."

M. Specialist Pine Bluff nearly two years
ncuabe met
omce
appliances known to
his heretofore
xtensi
THE FINEST LARGEST STATIC xRAY MACHINES
prepared to treat
without
Fnesta and Equipped Offices in the State
and children Eye
cured the latest ana os
rheumatism and suH
followed by permanent rehet
attended by no loss o
tme more rave.
practical the leading hosps "
twenty years
fail consult Dr. Cohen he
nFree,a andSt Strictly nfdenta
spaes and Eye Glasses scientifically feeeo'
B. Simon Co.'S
to g. and TO :
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

On days mentioned below the sale
Of one-wav Colonist tickets is author
ICED from St. Louis, Thebis. Cairo
conditions: One-half of the standard
first class one-way rate, plus $500.
Missouri.-All points on st. L., 8.
w. Ry., south of Delta, Mo.
Arkansas.-All points. except Lit
tie Rock and points on Little Rock
Branch between Altheimer and Lit
tie Rock.
Texas.-All points.
Louisiana.-To all points on the Cot.
ton Belt. Kansas City Southern. T.
Z P. Except New Orleans), H. & 3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
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Mainwaring's acceptance OF his attGn
tions as Il personal atfront to them.
This led to social skrinishing which
soon DlaZed into open war Mrs. Van
Biinkheisen WAS much blamed for hay
ing introduced the fellow" but ON
account both Of her blue blood and
her vast wealth she was unassaila0le.
Then society was suddenly further
startled by a report that Miss Main
waring was about to throw herself
away on that NanIlck who showed no
signs of even being able to wear good
clothes''
.'EXcellent match.' exclaimed all the
girls who had quarreled with he"
Shell disappear from society aiIt i
time sink TO where she BelGngs-;l ten
ement house
1t was true that Miss Mainw;l'iil..
had given the stranger. iler Le,,ft. 81
she hesitated to bostoW hoi' hand o
one who did not seem inclined 10 o.
close his identity. She WIS so.4athin.
Of Il sticlller for blood a.;. being Wit:
out any income IN her own ii.,..t. e.
it necessary tlt;lt If size ::taiE.ed h&2
husband Should be uiie to s;!ri ort he
il fair style. Mcleod tc.1 !!er that h"
co;ild at leus' give Ler 4 bose and til::.
he f&ncied his ancestors We're quite u
good rs hers. Finally lie gained sue:
an influence over hGr ti:at sh" Was
ready to ;ccept him us soon rs lt'
should make known his :njecedents,
his family and his financial conditions.
He seemed ia nc hurry to satisfy Ler,
and aGains; her better Judgment sac
surf aiiered Internationally
One afternoon MI Mcleod was Sit
tins in the casino. people passing and
repassing one giving him {; sligE,
nod. Others not even Il recognition
Several "DinoGs'' were standing in :,
group. with their backs 20 him tiistetl
tionally). Wen they heard a cheer.
voice behind them say:
! Hello, Tots! You llera? ! t,.ou:s3:-
you were dancing another dance G.
the governor general
Tie party turned and saw L9rC
Buck 1horne. a recent arrival from !-oA
don.
Good morning, gouties4en.' -.
| Ruckthcrne. y Oh knoW lly elt"il,s
Melrose-tho Marquis Of Aei.o;e, e
| the right hand man OF the gcFerl! :
general OF Csnad;l'
The secret was out. MelroSe tG e.
cape social notoriety had eon1iCad ii-
identity to Mrs Van Elinllheisen ;9lon
and Incidentally had Won tie lcaHi
and hand Of Miss Mainwarin@. "
| first heard the news of her lovers po
sition from his friend and after her eI
! ga@ement
Lady Mellosc occasionally visits NeN
+! port au,l doesn't fail to snub the snuD
bers Of he" once incognito HUSBAND.
! However. nee lie is now rising to the
! more important positions i'll the Brit
! ish diplomatic service she has very "
! tie time to devote to her old enemies
| who hate her the more bitterly ,i.f
! higher size rises. AS for MeiroSe. lt
has long ago forgotten the Newport i'll
cident and i, very fond of America.
| T.. A. MITCHELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29
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There Is futter among the elite of
Newport society. There are rHor.e
who have spent years fawning. tattcl-
ing, pushing, even ut critical .nc-
ments putting on the Screws ia lie
case of some stubborn in;stler. uI.ttts,
they have broken down the barrier
and secured an entrance into the gold
en circle. And now comes Il young
man whom nobody knows and nobody
vouches for and walks right in.
Donald Mcleod. with Scotch ante
cedents and Canadian connections. ap-
peared one morning at Newport. was
driven to Il hotel and the same even
ing was seen at the Soiree of Mrs. Van
Blnkheisen, in whose Veins flows the
bluest blood of the old New York
Dutchmen and in whose Golfers are
deeds to acre upon acre of Manhattan
Island real estate. No one dared Ques-
ton her risht to introduce him. All
treated him With scrupulous polteness,
but no one slapped him on the back
and said. "Old man, command me for
any invitation you want. Mrs. Van
BlnkheiSen. led him to several of the
young ladies whom it would seem de-
sirable for him to know. but the mo-
ment her back was turned they pro-
ceeded to freeze him from their pres
ence
1t so happened that Miss Adele Main
waring, young lady whose family
had been we'll and fayorably known III
New York many generations and who
for this reason was somewhat fond of
snubbing the wealthiest of the social
leaders. noticed the Sights put upon
the Scotch Canadian and. yielding to
a natural antagonism for the descend
ants of those whose ancestors used to
sell her ancestors garden truck. took
him UP and danced with him three
times. holding her head very high the
While. as much as to say, Whose
wishes to knock Il chip off my shoul-
der let her do So When the evening
was over and the young man asked
permission TO call upon her. she gave
her consent though she had no espe-
cal desire to receive him. The truth
is that an evening entertainment is
not IL place to Judge Of Il mans intel
iectual parts. and Miss Mainwaring
had rs many friends as she wanted.
When, however. she came to pass an
afternoon in Nh McLeod's company
in one of her own little parlors. she
Was hot long in discovering that he
knew more on any one subject than
she knew on all put together. This
was somewhat surprising to her, for
she was considered. and justly so. q
very intellectual girl. She found him
III tllcr reticent and much more prone
to listen to her than to talk himself
But there was something in the quiet
Way he sat and permitted her to pou1
| things into his ear that pleased her.
Though Mr.. McLcods stay at New
port WAS brief. it was productive Of q
great deal of trouble. Some of the
girls Who had sighted him took Miss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-29

and Southern Paclhc We
Fayette). IA
Oklahoma and Indian
Al points. N
Dates of Sale.-OctoO... ..s)
vember 4l.4 and 1Stn' ~ ~
and 18th, 1902; January .nd
February I'd and 17tn '
and 21st, 1908. .o,d T.
Tickets are to be seov -.
ats, limited to continu0s,s al
and plainly stamped .,,.t =.
"Colonist." These t'cA.x
honored in standard sieTs
sne,..l Passenger anu
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-22

. decollets enc. had more Jet across the
corsage.
With all her gowns went wraps that cor
responded. With this blue affair was
long trained cloak Of shirred black chiffon.
the lining OF sea-blue satin, tho exact shade
OF the gown, Really q most remarkable
study in color-this gown. And 80 aptly
chosen for its becomingnes.
Langtry has the dyed-lace craze, which
tho bridesmaids last week at the Parker
Hill wedding brought out in large measure.
pink crepe morning frock has three deep
dounces. graduated, for the skirt trimming,
each nounce edged with wide pink lace.
"Going to have cherries or currants, or
some OF those terribly new and smart green
plums on your spring hat?' somebody asked
Grace Flanagan last week.
None Of 'em. Don't like to see food on
hats" was the terse reply. You might
just "a well wear pancakes or a small or
nameiital beefsteak. and be done with it."
Miss Flanagan may be right. but how
can we resist those fruits? Mrs. George
Taisey came home from shopping visit
to Chicago. bringing q small toQue Of golden
brown chiffon. On one side nestles the most
luscious pink peach that you ever saw, in
its long. slender. graceful, green leaves.
Miss Adele Melher took down TO Eureka
with her last night q big. daring black soft
straw, trimmed simply with folds. OF white
lace, and spray OF white cherries across
the front. SERENA LAMB.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-22

New Orleans to attend the marriage Of her
friend, Miss Gertrude Macheca. to Doctor
The bride Is wen known in ST. Louis society,
having visited Miss Cantwell several times.
Doctor and Mrs. Calhoun will live In
China. where the doctor owns mining In
terestA
Mrs. Bernard T1umpe Of the North side
sister. Miss Carolyn Dewitt HS Soo VIM leave nss
in q few weeks for Chicago to visit her
brother and friends.
Doctor ana Mra W. n, Dckert Of M
<a22 Delmar boulevard are entertaining M.
and Mr. Mrs. FL !! Frank Eckert Ct K.rLsviils
Brookfield. Mo-. this week.
guest Of Miss Henrietta ORD Jones IT Hotel
Mrs: John Paul Chew Of oDok avenue d
entertaining her sister. Mrs. 3. q. ManS
Of Omaha.
Sydney M. shoenbery Of tho West ma
Hotel. who has been spending the last four
weeks at Hot Springs. Ark. IL expected
Mr.. A F. LANCE. formerly Of WHITE
IA Han n II; l but now q Alaska p Visiting
place. for fortnight
Mrs Ms.. 9: H; r Clark and NJ. z.tu.
ForTy departed last week for Hot SPRING.
where they will remain some time.
Miss. Ruth Grant of Pittsburr depsrted
Ih1,p1rsday Tor Louisville. KY. where she
Miss Alice Hewett Of No 1851 Moran
street. Miss Grant was much entertained
during her visit In St Louis.
Mrs Albert J. Morrison tnee Kershax1 ar
rived on Thursday evening from San Fran
and Mra H. w. Kershaw, Of Clifton
fae'sn's'
Miss Major1e LAndeman Of New Orleans,
who has been visiting Miss Estelie IaWsoI,
OF Westminster place. departed for her
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penny bunch Of violets or . rose. sticks It
in his buttonhole and goes on the happier
for It. must add word about the Eng
nsh Bobby for whom l have acquired the
greatest admiration The way he handles
this immense traffic with q mere wave Of
his hand ID marvellous. Mr.. Dooley' has
recently arrived, and everybody is singing
and whistling the tune. Grossmith has 1t
in his 'Torea6or' production. and each
verse is followed by tremendous applause"
You have seen the towel shirt waistsr
Really, they're not as bad as they sound.
rather fancy some of them, and. unless
they get too awfully. awfully common. we
may add one or two to our spring outfit
with some degree of originality and pleas
ure. The towels from which these shirts
are made are Of extra length and OF
damask buck texture. very soft and fine in
weave. with lovely designs in fleur de lis.
bowknots, Ivy leaves. or conventioualized
flower patterns. The ends Of the towels are
hemstitched and are intended for the shirt
fronts. which may be closed either by big
white pearl buttons or enameled studs.
II you saw the Langtry gowns-and 1
hope you did for several reasons-you noted
above all else the full skirts They are
upon US for good and all, and the coming
summer will see no more of the tight, glove
hitting variety that has delighted the heart
OF Ine Sllul anu Tie ldt duhe, LOT TWO 6e3-
sons.
Mrs. Lanstry's costumes and those Of
the ladies in her company were remarkable,
not for their startling effects, by any
means. but for their wonderful tastefuaness
and their color schemes The pond-Iily
gown which she wore in her first act, OF
delicate green about the feet, growing more
and more delicate and more and more sill
very as the color crept upward. was q pure
and simple dream.
The blue crepe-chiffon was, by all odds,
her most remarkable expression, sartorially.
Langtry has beautiful blue eyes, which has
been said many times before. She knows
all about their blueness and the one tint
Of deep sea blue that Is best calculated to
bring out their finest and deepest coloring.
Therefore. she chose that one tint for the
gown Of which 1 speak. The skirt was
gathered full all round the waist, while Q
tracery Of Jet began half way down to the
knees. covering the whole skirt. but not In
any way combining the gathered effect The
Jet grew bit heavier at the hem and a. e
swept outward to rhs train. The bodi6s.
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wEnDrSela-
Fine Diamonds Mermod q J.ecsrd's.

The marriage OF Miss Florence Gertrude
Ernest and Mr.: James Ortn Reber took
EaSe last evening In the parlors Of the
Soutnern Hotel. the ceremony being per-
Formed BY the Reverend Charles F. Biais-
aeli. rector OF the Church Of the Holy Com
The bride 10 the daughter of Mr.. and Mra
FMS r. Ernest Of Denver. Colo She Is q
ni9niy educated and accomplished young
lazy 10y. being q graduate of OaQntz class OF
Ernest. u member OF the Board Of Lady
managers OF the Worlds Fair.
The couple departed for their home, IN
Ine marriage n the elimination Of 70
nance. which had itD beginning q 0lsa-
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woMEN's CLUBS.
Wedding Gifts-Mermoc & Jaccard's

Wedding Gifts-Mermod & Jaccard's.
Char. Club Drawing-Rooms will be held
Tuesday. March "a. Ii a. M, by Mrs. J. b.
N. Kehlor. No. 6 Vandsventer place;
%sryS M sS s5 canen by Ms e.
Kayser. No. 1905 Castleman avenue. and
Saturday, March 2S, IL a m, by Mrs. Maria
i. Johnston. at Belin Hotel French division
as usual.
Big Four the only liae running through
sleepers between ST. Louis and Boston.
The Greek Ethics Club will hold. its next
In the west wing OF the Museum of Fine
Arts. The discussion Will center around
The Newcomes.' by Thackeray, in accord
director. AT the last meeting there was
an animated debate concerning the merits
OF this novelist, ALTERS attack upon his in
had been invited to give the paper for the
occa sion. The meetings Of the Greek Ethics
Club have been much larger this season
times from $50 to 200 persons: The meetings
are always open to the public. II strangers
care to attend.
The Carondelet Women's Club met at the
residence Of Mrs. Frank Brown, on Vir-
Entertained her guests with a paper on
"Organized Charities Of St Louis" Miss K.
O'Hallorhal Cave a talk on some Of the
ODJScts anu uetlOQS Oh Ine CIVIC league.
A sketch On the life and character Of Daniel
Webster. by Mrs. Loker. concluded the pro-
gramme
Mrs. Martha Davis Griffith will talk on
the "Bible as Literature at the Y. NJ. G. A..
building on Friday evening. March "a. Mrs.
George c. Carrie will sing and Miss Mar
gUerite Pratt will play q piano solo.
The Literary Symposium programme for
Thursday was the Christmas Stories" Mrs,
Griffith said Dickens's love for children and
sympathy for the helpless poor led to his
have produced an immense and beautiful
literature. that is to-day q great force in
the world. Dickens made charity fashion.
the homes Of wealth bright and warm with
Christmas Joy. She read selections from
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AT THE THEATERA.
Rich Cut alas.-Mermod & Jaccard's.

Six Underwood students gave a box party
at the Olympic to see Mrs Iangtry Monday
evening, chaperoned by Mrs. 8. F. Ryan.
Those of the party We're: Misses Elizabeth
Clark, Mae Bulb, Lee Chaplin. Ada Cairns.
Gaynelle Harrison and Lenore Glarer Of
Cuba, Mo-, who Is visiting in st. Louis
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Cricket on the Hearth and "A Christmas
Carol A review Of great English novelists
will be given next Thursday morning at
The next meeting Of the Ten O'Clock
MarrS %s w BE- h No. & X
nue..
The Twentieth Century Art Club held its
March. Mrs. McFariane read q paper on
cushion nns ei ied By Mrs william beckl.y on
Rhine Legends and Folk Lore" and their
cussed by Mrs. ]. T. NJ. Johnston
Doctor Sara Barnard entertained the IA
dies OF the Ciotho Club on Ffiday ct the
ehort sketches of Prominent Missouri
pG ph h 1o re. Of 4s e.
club. was voted the best: The COMMITTEES on
Programmes submitted its schedule for the
per. Illustrated. Progress OF the worlds
..parliamentary Drill" by Doctor Barnard.
bers listened to some music by Miss Bar
nard. The club will meet March q. at the
home Of Mrs. Schonfield. No. Als Cook ave-
nue..
The members of the Modern Musical were
I fnies when the following selections were
rendered:
Adieu Marie ADAMS
Mrs.. ]. W. Wood.
A Dream 6aStksSS
Mrs. Keller.
All, Dost Thou Lover .......-.............. Benin
Mrs. Meyer.
II but Knew ................... Pratt and Bains
Mrs. Sommers.
Second Mazurka GODDARD
Mise L. Lubke.
Tho New World johnson
Mrs. Polston.
Il Came With the Merry May Love Toet
Miss Linneman.
At the Dawn Cantor
Mrs Gardiner.
TaRo Caop1u
Miss l. Lubka
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An enjoyable event Of last week was q box
party given at the Olympic Theater by Mr..
Winford Hargadine to a few friends in
honor of Miss Majorie Louise IAndeman Of
New Orleans. after which supper was served
at Faust's.