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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Bazaar Notes.

The chairman of the bazaar committee from the Church of the Advent requests that all article to be used in furnishing the den be sent to the committee at the bazaar building on Third avenue on Sat urday morning.
 Have you seen the Hillman Hospital Cook Book? It is a gem. Do not miss the opportunity of securing one as favor ite receipts of expert housekeepers and noted hostesses are contained therein Orders are now being taken by the chair man, Mrs. Louis Saks. The books will be on sale at the Kitchen booth at the Hillman hospital bazaar which will be held at 19O5-07 Third avenue, December to 12." Another suggestion: "Be sure and buy a Hillman hospital badge. Form i'll line and show your sympathy in the noble cause"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
EdgewOod Club.

The Edgewood club was delightfully."- entertained at it's last meeting by Mrs. J. D. Matlock at the Hillman The club is having a series of most interesting meet ings this year, and this one was not an exception to the rule The paper on Brahminism and the Origin of Scots and Castes. by Mrs. H. W. Miner was bril- liant and masterly in treatment. Another paper on "Superstitous Practices and the Ganges," by Mrs. Alfred Griggs was equally delightful.
 The meeting was a large one and the discussion which followed showed that the ladies are finding Indiana attractive study After the club adjourned a lun- cheon was served in the private dining room,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Ab0uf Invitations.

"I am surprised at the indifference of many persons in regard to acknowledging invitations" said woman recently who has entertained great deal and who is very punctilious and naturally deplores this carelessness on the part of people who are supposed to be well bred
 People who are in society, who "go out" she continued should not need any reminders of the unwritten laws to acknowledge invitations has, however been the subject of many sermons which goes to prove the present state of affairs and that more than one hostess has cause for grievance
 Several communications have been sent to this department requesting that atten- tion be called to this increasing indif- ference in acknowledging invitations
 ''The hostesses of the winter are the real sufferers" writes a clever woman. If a hostess invites only limited num- Der of guests or includes her entire visit ing list. she expects an acknowledgement, and the failure to do so is one of the un- pardonable sins of society,"
 Another hostess In discussing this sub- ject said that there was only one invita- tation which did not call for an acknowl- edgment. "I have lived in several south- ern cities and in Baltimore and New York, but I have never yet acknowledged an invitation to an afternoon reception, nor do l intend doing so. In Washington and Baltimore to attend an afternoon tea is construed as call and if am prevent ed from calling on the afternoon of the tea. l have my card left at the door. I consider it bad form to send formal acknowledgement of the invitation, but no doubt l have been criticised in Birmlng- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
W0man'S CInb.

On Saturday, December ,. the subject for discussion at the Womans club will be: "The Church and Saloon Contrasted The Influence They Exert in Our Com munity for Good or Evil" Dr. John W. Stagg Chief of Police Wier, Miss Eliza beth Taylor, deaconness of the First Methodist church, and MT. J. P. Jackson, secretary of the Y. M. c. A, will discuss the different phases of the question.
 The members of the Woman's Christian Temperance union and of the Young Women's Christian association are cordi- ally invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
PROTESTS MADE.
San Savadorians Object to the Policy
 of the United States.

Panama, December 1.-Dispatches from La Libertad Salvador say that several meetings have been held throughout Sal vaoor at which protests were made against the action of the United States government on the isthmus of Panama. All Salvadorian papers publish articles endorsing these protests, the only excep- tion being the Diario. of San Salvador. which prints editorials favorable to the United States government.
 The attitude of the government of San Salvador concerning the republic of Pana- ma continues to be one of reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Shakespeare Classes.

Mrs. Lois B. Talley, director of the school of expression, is arranging a class for the study of Shakespeare. A number of well known women will join these classes. The four greatest tragedies, be- ginning with Hamlet" will be studied this winter for thin vocal expression and from a dramatic point of view. The present revival of a study of Shakes peare among students of literature is possibly the cause of the interest indi- eated by the forming of a Shakespeare class in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
WoMAN;; ANc,prv
Mrs. S0I0H Jacobs
 Card Parry.

Mrs. Solon Harold Jacobs entertained sixty guests at very smart card party yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Louis Alexander May Mrs. Benja- min J. Dryer of New York and Mrs. Harry E. Thixton
 Her charming house, the picturesque ness of the ehrysanthemum details the many handsome gowns made the occasion The guests upon their arrival were served with cocktails. Mrs. J. II. Cough Ian, Mrs. Jack Johnson and Mrs. Leslie tulenwider presiding at an artistically decorated table on the enclosed veranda The card party led all others in point of distinction given in the chrysanthemum boas by which the score was kept The women adjusted ribbon boas at the begin ming of the games. and tissue paper and chrysanthemums were attached as the game progressed
 An elegant luncheon was served at the close of the games. The ices were served in chrysanthemums
 The first prize, a Geisha lamp shade painted in red and yellow chrysanthe- nuns, was won by Mrs Orcutt; the sec
 
 mum cut, was won by Mrs. Dryer; the lone hand a bas relief placque, was won by Mrs. John c. Henley and Mrs. Pete Basil Clark won the booby, a cut glass happy in the chrysanthemum design.
 Mrs. Jacobs gown was a beautiful one in the champagne tlnts, which suit so well the Eolienne cloths. The hand em- broidery was in the same tlnts.
 Mrs. May, to whom white is so particu- larly becoming, was in a French gown of lace, and wore some of her handsomest jewels.
 Mrs. Dryers gown was of unusual beauty, black cluny lace delicate thread of gilt running throughout the lace.
 Mrs. Thixton was in white lace, an ex- quisite gown relieved with pink. She is very distinguished looking, tall and fair.
 The receiving party included Mrs May, Mrs. Dryer, Mrs. Thixton Mrs, Coughlan, Mrs. Aldrieh, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Locke. Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Mudoch, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes Mrs. Fulenwider Mrs Dmmiek, Mrs. Zac Smith and Mrs. Jack Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Nashville and will be at home on We'd nesday afternoons at I'll Sixth avenue.
  week from Atlanta to enter the Bfrlng- ham Sheool of Expression. Miss Hitch ems is a former pupil of Mrs. Iais B. Talley.
 Miss Maebelle Soss has returned iron. Atlanta.
 Mrs. Frank Lynch entertained the Tues day Euchre club and few Invited gEests yesterday afternoon. The club o-.zes were won by Mrs. Gus Wilkerson and Mrs John Evans and the visitors prizes were won by Miss Bessie Jemison and Mrs. Phillip Taylor.
 Those contributing to the kitchen and pantry at the Hillman hospital bazaar are requested to send their contributions Thursday to Mrs. L. Lazarus on the northside or Mrs. D. Well on the south side.
 The entertainment of the Hillman hos pital bazaar and the young ladies who are to take part in the "Bachelor's Reverie ]" and Tennyson's "Dream of Fair Women are asked to meet at the armory Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock instead of Il o'clock as announced yesterday.
 
 The Phoenix club vii give euehre party at the club rooms at S:30 o'clock this evening.
 Mrs J. Norman Brooks will resume her Saturday afternoons tt home on Descm- Der 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
PUBLIC DEBT.
Monthly Statement Shows Balance la
 Treasury of $369, 9,237,429.

Washington December f.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business November 90. 1903, the debt. less cash in the treasury, amounted to s925. .S29 40, which is an in- crease for the month of $5,426909. This, however, does not include $931 ,20S,SG9 in certificates and treasury notes outstand- ing, which are offset by an equal amount of cash held for their redemption.
 The cash in the treasury is s1, 39S 957, 932 against which there are demand liabili- ties outstanding amounting to $1,029, 720, 503, which leaves a cash balance on hand of S369 237, ,429
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
The Course in History.

From the New York Sun.
 Farragut was fighting the battle of Mobile May
 Its no use,' cried the Confederates, he must have aboard at least 1000 orig inal men who dashed him to the mast!
 Seeing the odds were so overwhelming, they had no alternative but to surrender.
 Jefferson had hitched his steed to the fence before taking the oath.
 You see.' he explained to his intimates, 'I knew it would create lot of sym pathy if my horse was left at the post. Thus, with rare tact, did he cater to the peepul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
NOfes and Person ais.

Mrs. William C. Oates will return to Montgomery today.
 Miss Nance of Greenvilla, Miss, is the guest of Miss Alabama King and will remain in Birmingham until af.er tiie hol- idays.
 Mrs. L. H. Hulse has returned from a visit north,
 Mrs Hardie Johnston will entertain the Nineteenth Century club this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Declared Insane.

New York, December 1.-Charles Theison, who was arrested on Thanks giving day for writing rambling letters to President Roosevelt, was declared insane and transferred from Bellevue hospital to the Manhattan state hospi tai at Islip, l.. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Southern Club CofiIIOn.

The Southern club will give a cotllon on the evening of December g, the occa- sion being the second of series of infor- nal entertainments at the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
ANNOUNCE MENTS.

For Beard of Revenue.
 The Age Herald Is authorized to an- nouuce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party J. K. F. LAIRD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to tho action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

how greatly Miss Lake was missed du ing her few days absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
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ED. E. WILLIAMS Manau5r
EAST BIRMINGHAM
 FREIGHT.

The Birmingham Railway. Light ana Power Company, effective October 18th, will run daily excep> Sunday the following freight schedule Birmingham to East Lake a1- Gate City:
 AIM. Leave B'ham for East Lake. :. e:0o Leave B'ham for Gate City via East B'nam. .... .... ... ..11:oo
 PM. Leave B'ham for East Lake. 3:15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Laxo Pills are mild, gentle and reliable laxa- tive, designed to promote the healthy and nor. mai action of the stomach liver and bowels and to correct habitual constipation. At druggists 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Note to Women-A book concerning diseases peculiar to women will be mailed, in plain, sealed envelope, free upon request, if addressed to The American Drug Company Birmingham, Ala.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-15

WRITTEN FOR H SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Cyclone Kelley's bad work. or rather, his
failure to do any work at all. was probably
the feature of the local week In pugilism.
So far as st. Louis clubs are concerned. the
, last seven days has been a most disastrous
e~poch-one organization going to the wall
as 4 result of the Mowatt-Herrman fasco,
while the other did not have enough money
at its entertainments to pay the purse. This
had to be made up by the management
kslley's showing actually stunned those
who had seen him at work. While the San
Francisco man never did anything in prac-
tice 10 justify his name Of Cyclone. he dis
played enough cleverness at boxing to
make him seem entitled to an even break
with Schreck. Yet at not one stage of the
game did he have a chance against the Gin
cinnati man.
schreck simply played with him from
midway In the second round and only failed
to knock him out through putting in his
blows too high. Kelley caught swing
after swing on his cheek bone. any one Of
which would have ended the fight had they
landed "A tritie lower, and lasted as long as
he did through luck alone, How he man
Ryan is now considered Il mystery.
The only explanation that can be given on
this point is that he may have been able to
have believed that his reasonable amount
of skill concealed hitting power behind it
and thus may have kept away for a few
rounds. Certain it is that Kelly could never
have troubled the mi1dleweight champion
in his condition Of Thursday.
His manager, Bert Keller. had only to Of
fer as an explanation that Kelley had over
trained and weakened himself while reduc-
ing for battle. Kelley undoubtedly weighed
the 100 pounds with which he was credited
when he first reached the city. and his fail
ure 70 get down to weight may give the
key to his poor howing 1t is said that a
course of steam baths he tcoR in an effort
to cut down his avoirdupoise abruptly, re-
suited in a total loss of his strength.
However that may be. Kelley has come
and gone. His showing was not such that
he is likely TO be tried out again in the near
future. The club will probably wait until
he defeats CT a few more champions.
AS far as the Olympic Club Is concerned.
the fiasco of last Monday evening will prob
ably terminate its existence. Trouble arose
over an unwillingness on the part of the
management to give the purse guaranteed
the fighters. No forfeit had been posted,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-15
TOPICS THAT WILL INTEREST
I LOVERS OF AMATEUR SPORTS.

PetStOck Show for the Colseum-Sportsmanship and Courslng =
Sport Revolts at Being Made a Business-Automobne Show
Gross Saddle Riding for Women-The Tower Grove
Speedway-Changes in Football Rules.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-15

offer of a 5000 purse unless Jeffries will
agree to defend the title within a reason
able time. All that wishes. he
says, is an assurance that Jeffries will fight,
say. within eight or ten months. The cham
pion is so clearly afraid of Corbett in a
limited-round fight. however. that it seems
gether.
Herman has announced that the offer
will be held open for a week by the club.
and that it Will then he withdrawn. He
states that the gates of tie place will then
ben barred to the men unless they con-
arguing. he says. will only injure the
game at Fort Erie, and Re does not wish to
deal with fighters, whether they are cham
pionS or not. who light Will their mouths
instead of their fists.
1t was wrangling over the Young Corbett-
McGovern go that caused, Herman to close
the doors of mis- club on the match, which
he could readily have secured. The sense
less talking and clustering done by the Nc
Govern element had brought the fighters
into difficulties elsewhere and Herman rec
osnized that the game might be prejudiced
If he allowed the featherweights to meet at
his club.
In this respect he shows an Independence
few club managers have displayed. The
majority of club owners are so anxious to
gather in the pecuniary results OF such a
match that they will stand for the constant
chickering's and objections raised by a man
ager of the Harris order. Herman evident
ly believes that the reward is not worth the
trouble.
Terry McGovern has again been matched.
his opponent being Tim Callahan. the day
of the battle set for next Wednesday and
philadelphia being selected as the location.
The men will fight at catchweights. and will
go the customary six rounds at Industrial
Hall. No decision. of course. can be handed
down.
The battle will be the third meeting of the
men. In their first GO Callahan was
knocked out in the tenth round. while in
their next meeting the fighters went TWEEN
ty rounds to a draw.
Eddie Cain. the Brooklyn lightweight. has
been secured as a sparring partner to ac-
ompany Terry to England when McGovern
departs for the other side to meet Ben Jor-
dan. He will be matched with Tom Wood
ley or Jack Palmer in a preliminary to the
main go.
From all accounts the battle between
George Gardner and Bob Armstrong. fought
in Philadelphia last Monday evening. was
one of the rawest fakes seen in the CITY In
many days. Both men are said to have nut
up the easiest kind of a bout when it came
to boxing. although they would rush fierce
ly into cliuches and would wrestIe des-
The crowd stood the performance for
about one round and then commenced a
demonstration that was kept tp until the
men left. the ring. Jack O'E'rien. who was
at the ringside. was convinced that Gard
ner hoped to draw him into q battle by
up such an exhibit. and said that
the Lowell man probably hoped Ia make
Brien consider him easv game.
As a result Of their performance, the men
were refused any money by the club Of
and were merely given return tickets .
to their home cities. Armstrong weighed
about 200 pounds and Gardner tipped the
at about 1G5.
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eleven. With enc more good man to helm
E'es viii dnd n DaiS IN J t Reo fpr rSya line the c: b:
they are at the defensive end of the game.
wards, is one of the fastest youngsters in
the game. Unlike his namesake of alleged
pueilistic fame. he has the necessary
amount of class to make good in even the
fastest games.
Jarrett's team had a lay-off last Sunday
on !, arfeu at tS Sf t the poor .m condition IN. of ,,s the
ers, however, had a merry time watching
the game at Sportsman's Park. and their
presence in the grand stand had a stimulate
Ing effect on the players in the field.
Captain Finnegan of the Sportsman eley-
en- said last Sunday that he didn't see how
his team could be worse than first in the
pernant race. He says that when the
grounds become hardened by the approach
ing dry weather his forwards will run away
from the backs of the other teams.
Although more goals have been scored on
Gas Pipe ,Tully than any of the other
goalkeepers in the league this season. he
manages to clear more shots than any of
the others. With a proper defense in front
OF him. FULLY would have a better oppor-
tunity to Keep the pigskin from passing
through the parallel bars.
Scott. the {: B. C.,s new man. is the
point of the game. has good feet and is fast.
His exhibition last Sunday reminded the
spectators of the way that blonde terror.
Benny Govier. used to play half back.
Andy Stevenson. the South S'de boxer. is
now a regular on the Kerns team. AL
though he has played but one game. his
showing was such as to give much promise
of future development. Andy Is n fast man
and he has good feet. His blocking game
is also of a high order.
Johnnie Comerford's shooting last Sun
day was the best seen at Sportsman's Park
this year. Every time the little Patch"
boy got the ball he made Robinson exert
to clear it.
Big Robbie. the G. B. C's goal guardian.
played an unusually fast game last sun
day. Time and again he booted and listed
the ball to the center of the field. us
playing could be copieo by some of the 9TH
er goal keepers to good advantage.
big Bob" Talbot. one of the degree root |
ers of sockerity. says that the Kerns will
win the pennant. Bob knows the ;ame. /
and bases his statement on a wide .expe- !
rience. 1t is said that he will have charge |
of the Kerns in the Trolley League.
T.. p. MAGILLIGAN.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-15
OFFICIALS OF CENTRAL SHOOTING BUND
ARRANGING FOR THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

viii be allowed to enter the shooting stand
when shooting is going on.
While the events have not yet been defin-
itelE placed upon the programme. revolver
matches will be carded later. 1t is now
planned to make these events at fifty yards
as well as at the shorter distances. All will
be held under the auspices of the United
States Revolver Association.
Louis S~chweighoefer will serve as shoot
ing master, a position he has long held at
INTEREST IN REVOLVER MATCHES.
Local shots are taking great interest in
the revolver matches on account of the
this weapon. Several of the best shots In
this section of the country make this city
their home. and i: is believed that a match
involving these men and the experts from
other sections of the country will prove
most interesting.
Among the best local shots with the re-
volver are Doctor f. H.. Kessler. E.sfred
Gfeiler and Captain Edmond Creepy. The
latter often shoots a friendly match with
Doctor kessler on the latter's private range
at his home in South St. Louis, and the two
are among the most expert revolver shots
in the city.
Doctor Kessler has been shooting for rec
ords under the rules OF the United States
Revolver Association lately and has al
ready secured medals from that body at
every score except the 80 mark. Such scores
are made on marked targets. furnished by
Secretary Himmelwright of the associa ton,
and are shot before authorized representa-
tives of the association. who place their
SiS"h'oieS q" Withesses upoH 'ue cdruS-
All scores are shot at twenty yards on the
reduced American target. with two-and-
three-quarter-inch bulls eye.
Already the doctor has secured medals
for targets of ten shots each. averaging 50
and 80 out of a possible 100. and has now
nearly completed the requisite score neces-
sary to average 95 on such a series. Medals
have been issued for his former scores by
the revolver association.
Many of the police officials of the city.
including Captain McNamee and Captain
Pickel. are expert shots with the revolver.
one of the features of the tournament. The
accompanying target was recently made by
Doctor kessler at sixty feet. with a a.
caliber target revolver, shooting the full
charge of smokeless powder and a aOo-grain
bullet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-15

"KID" CDRCORAN,
Nno Is playing a star game for the Sports
man at5full back.
Ieated worse than they were had not the
Sorcoran brothers put up an unusually
strong defense.
Deerfoot Daily. WHO was formerly a mem
per OF the Cycling Club, stated last Sunday
after the C. b. C.'s-Sportsman's game that
ne Intended to get back in the game. When
the news reached Jimmy Riordan's ears he
instantly gebhied him up for the c. B. C.'s.
With Daily in the game Riordan can be
moved into tho forward line. and the c. b.
league. 49,
The crowds at the football games every
Sunday are of good proportions. New faces
are seen in the stands every Sunday and
rev OF the old faces are missed. The in
creasing popularity of the game is due to
the fast article of football played by every
eleven in the league9
Connie Reed. the red-head cadet. got back
in the game last Sunday after a long alb
sence from the game, and the manner in
which he handled the ball had much to do
with the victory recorded for the c. B.. c..