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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

M k. AND MRS. WILLIAM HARDIE M introduced their young daughter Grace Harde. at a reception last evening, the occasion being both beauti- ful and brilliant
 Their charming house on South High lands was beautifully decorated, the decorations typical of the autumn season. The broad veranda was enclosed with can vass and an awning extended over ths driveway. The veranda where punch was served was ideally picturesque. Oriental rugs and luxurious couches and chars here and there together with the bril- liant lights and decorations making the scene one of unusual beauty. Within, the house was exquisite with autumn foliage, used to artistic effect with gorgeous white and red chrysanthemums The stairway had at it's base graceful branch- es of bright foliage, while over the door ways and about the windows the wood- work was almost entirely concealed with the rich tints of autumn leaves The mantels were decorated with chrysanthe- nuns, their beauty accentuating the colorings of the foliage.
 An orchestra played throughout the evening and an elegant buffet supper was served. The invitations included about two hundred and fifty of the unmarried set. while receiving with Miss Hardie were many of the debutantes of the sea son. The occasion was the first debut party of the season, Miss Hardle hav- ing entertained only recently at a de- butante luncheon. those two occasions be- ing the first to assemble the younger beauties in Birmingham's social world.
 Miss Hardie was picture of girlish beauty in her gown of white organde over white silk, and carried white rosebuds.
 Mrs. Hardle was unusually handsome in a beautiful reception gown of black crepe de chine and lace, and was bril- liant hostess on this occasion. The entire house was thrown open to the guests. Those who were invited to receive were: Miss Alabama King, Miss Mary Lanier. Mis- Fannie Dun, Miss Florence Ballard, Miss Kate Bradshaw, Miss Myrtle Morris of Dayton. O.. Miss Emma Leedy, Miss Mary Anderson. Miss Elizabeth Jemison, Miss Mollle Cullom, Miss Louise Walker. Miss Margaret Nixon. Miss Carrie Cobbs. Miss Florence McCrossin, Miss Isabel Grider, Miss Bessie Jemison Miss Susie McLester, Miss Lucy Dwyer. Miss Lucille Lane, Miss Belle DeBardeleben. Miss Dora Northngton of Prattville, Miss Ella Smith, Miss Annie Williams, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Annie Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Mrs. Chambers MCAd0ry
 To Entertain af Luncheon.

Mrs. Chambers McAdory will entertain at luncheon on Friday in compliment to Mrs. r. s. Wood, president of the Ala bama Division. U. D. c.
 Mrs, Wood and Mrs. Rountree ,5ill he the guests Friday of the Bessemer chap- ter, and at the conclusion of the meeting will be entertained at luncheon bv Mrs McAdory, a number of women being in- Yited to meet them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
To Nicer Mrs. Wood.

Mrs. J. A. Rountree. president of Pel- ham Chapter, Daughters of the Confed- eracy, will have as her guest during the reunion Mrs. F. s. Wood of Troy, pres- dent of the Alabama division. On Sat urday morning at II o'clock Mrs Roun- tree will entertain the members of Pel- ham chapter informally in compliment to Mrs. Wood. No invitations have been is- sued, and the occasion while entirely in- formal will give an opportunity to the Birmingham Daughters of meeting the president of the Alabama division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
ALEXANDER WEPT.

conquer and the sword that had clashed In battle with warning nations was sheathed amid tears. Instead of causing bloodshed with attendant pain and grief, Dr. Burkhart considers his mission to be he healing of the sick. Encircling the globe he extended last year to S,7560O0 human beings a helping hand, and with his Vegetable Compound cured so per cent of the cases treated for Rheumatism. Constipation Catarrh Kidney and Liver Troubles Sick Headache. Neuralgia, Pal oitation of the Heart, Indigestion and Dis eases of the Blood and Stomach. A 90 lays treatment can be obtained from any drug store for 25c. or a six months treat ment for S00 with a guarantee to re- fund your money if a cure is not effected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Russians Withdrawing.

Yokohoma, November 3.-lt is ofhciaiy reported from WRju via Seoul' that the Russians are withdrawing from fongaih- pho on the Yalu river and dismantling their fortresses thhre, leaving only small guard The reoccupation of Mukden by the Russians is officially confirmed at TOXIC where it has created consternation. Eighteen warshipB. representing various nations. are now gathered at Yokohoma in anticipation of the anniversary of the Japanese emperors birth, which will be celebrated tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
To Mrs. Ewing.

The buffet luncheon at which Mrs. Robert H. Pearson will entertain Tues day November 10 from F to 1 o'clock will be among the notably brilliant events of next week. and as 1t will be in com- piment to Mrs. Quincy Ewing. the wife of the new rector of the Church of the Advent, a great deal of social interest will centre on the occasion. Mrs. Ewing is said to be as brilliant and charming as her husband is scholarly and distinguished and she will be a great favorite in Bir- mingham's social world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Mrs. Malone 10 Enfer-
 tain af Bridge Whisf.

A charming event of today will be the bridge whist party at which Mrs. William Nathaniel Malone will entertain this af- ternoon. There will be about thirty guests and the occasion will be delight- ful one, assembling many enthusiastic players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Mir. and Mrs. COfhran
 To Entertain af Dinner.

Mir and Mrs Charles Hugh Cothran will entertain at dinner Monday even ing in compliment to the Misses Sharpe and Mir Shook and MT. Lynn. The oc- casion will be beautiful one, MT. and Mrs. Cothran to entertain at the resi- dence of Mrs. Cothran's mother, Mrs. Florence Earle Jordan. The guests will include the members Of the wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Dinner in Compliment 10
 Mir. Lynn and Mir. Shook.

MT. Ross c. Smith will entertain at dim ner Saturday evening in compliment to MT Shook and MT. Lynn. There will be fourteen guests, and the occasion will be among the farewell dinners in honor of these popular bachelors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
To Miss Eafheriy.

MT. and Mrs. II. K, White will entertain early in December in compliment to their charming young daughter MISS Bertha Eatherly, who will enter society this win ter. She is a beauty of the brunette type. and graduate of the Birmingham High school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
LOST.

LoST~on 1sth avenue car line between
 12th ave. and 4th ave. Monday one small red cost book; liberal reward
 will be paid for the return of same to Ant. Dietlein, cor. 4th ave- and 2Oth street. 1-4-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Your GAS bill is due. Pay today and secure discount.
DON'T FORGET. Pay your gas bill today.

Let us send you out 8 ton of coke before the rush comes. Delivered in canvas sacks for $4. % a ton. B. R., [. & F. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Mrs. Samson 10
 Entertain af Cards.

Mrs. Samson will entertain at cards on the afternoon of November ls There will be large number of guests and the de- tails of the card party will be elaborate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE. $1S00-Three beautiful lots. 150x160 feet; northeast corner of Tuscaloosa avenue and Owenton street; fronts on car line at Kennelworth; fine for improving. s2S5o-7-room two-story house; lot 45x95 feet; 26th street, near 7th avenue; $1250 cash. balance easy. $6500-$2500 cash. balance and 2 years; splendid corner. 50x19O feet; good 7-room S-story house; also good Groom cottage: well located on 7th avenue. $200 per front foot for two business lots. 25x140 feet each; 3rd avenue. near 18th street; ought soon to go to $500 per front foot.
 ss50-Easy terms. $500 house and s40o lot: one block of cars: North Highlands. s4000-Pretty South Highlands home; Humbolt avenue. near 20th street.
 FOR RENT. 10-room house; 22nd street. near Avenue G; $3o
 5-room house; West End; on car line; s15.
 SMITH & STILlMAN.
 3004ls First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s3S50-Residence, Humbolt avenue. s25OO-Lot Ave. J and 18th street s45OO-Lot 11th ave, south. s575O-Residence. Avenue K. s4500-Residence, 11th ave. south. s575O-Residence 2th ave. south. 39O0-75x240, 18th ave. and 23rd street. $5oOO-Residence. 18th avenue, south. $25O0-Lot 16th ave. near south 20th street Sl500-Lot 18th avenue. south. s4200-Residence, 18th street. south. s6OOo-Residence 18th street. south. $3150-Cor. residence 18th street. s42OO-Residence. South 17th street $o5OO-vacant lot on Highlands. s5OO0-Residence. 12th street south s165O--Cor. lot 10th avenue. south. s3150-100 it. lot Sycamore street.
 w. B. LEEDY 6 CO.,,
 Phones 42 112 North 21st St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
SITUATIONS WANTED.
sALESMEN NAMED.

WANTED-rraveling salesmen and brok- CTS to sell and merchants to buy fancy Georgia sugar cane syrup. Guaranteed the fanciest and the purest on the mar ket. ". A. Davis & Co, Quitman. Ga.
 11-1-4t-su-Wed- thll-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Mrs. Shook 10 Enter
 rain af rhe HilIman.

Mrs James Warner Shocks luncheon in compliment to the Misses Sharpe will be given on Saturday at the Hillman. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
D. 4. x. Meefino.

Mrs. s. Perry FowllSes. regent of Gen eral sumpter Chapter, Daughters of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Grandmother's Crushed Oats fresh and clean-lOc.
 A. & F. TEA co.

TT WILL SELL TODAY. We were offered yesterday $4OOO for that home, llth Avenue, south-a rare bar gain. Call early.
 < Jones-Barnett Co
 l2O N. 2lst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
AGENTS WANTED.
BOARD WANTED.

BOARD wanted by couple for winter in private family in house with modern conveniences; references given and re- quired. Address M. M. S., Lock 8, Ala.
 11-2-ft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

A 10 per cent investment. Pay Gas and Electric bills today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

Schillinger Brewing Go. Hof- Brau on tap from today oD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

IT WILL sell today; we were offered yes terday S40Oo for that home on 11th ave. south; a rare bargain; call early. Jones' Barnett Co.,, 120 Fist street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

Once you try Gas Coke in the furnace and base burner you will never use anything else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

FOR SALE-Not simply house, but a home; g rooms; modern; a picture of elegance, ease and comfort; near 12th ave. Presbyterian church; good reasons for selling, consequently an opportunity for a nice home. Jones Barnett Co.,, 120 N 21st street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

Those who have used Gas Coke say it is the finest fuel in the world for furnaces and base burners. You had better try some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

RELIABLE man in every county to rep resent eastern corporation as general manager; exclusive; very profitable;
 permanent. Address International"
 231 Broadway, New York 1O-31-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
FOR SALE.

~~-~--->----~>---~>-~>---- FOR SALE-10. GOO feet Linen pipe, also 30 tons 20-pounds steel relay rails. all in good condition. Write J. P. Weller, Birmingham. Ala 10-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
ROOMS EOh RENT.


 FOR RENTING furnished rooms, one small, for light housekeeping in brick A residence. 1911 Park avenue S39 Peoples phone. 10-24-tf FOR RENT-Large we'll furnished room. 2012 5th avenue. Phone 1919 10-2S-tf FOR RENT-Nice front upstairs room in private family on South Highlands; electric lights; hot and cold baths. Ad- dress D., care Age-Herald. 11-4-2t ATTENTION Confederates; rooms fur nished with or without meals; bath gas and service at moderate prices Mrs. M. Tickle. Vance building. 22171a 2nd ave. 11-4-2t FOR RENT-Front room. furnished 2O9O 9th avenue. 10-22-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room in new brick residence facing park; hot and cold baths. 1911 Park avenue, tele- phone SS9 Peoples. 10-A-tf FOR RENT-A room with board, hot and cold bath. Address 6O5 North Twentieth street 10-30-7t ROOMS-Nicely furnished and all con- veniences; close in. 191s1s 4th avenue. 11-1-tf
 FOR RENT-Furnished rooms POI 9th avenue. 11-3-3 FOR RENr-Elegant room with board. 600 N. 18th street. u-3-3t ELEGANT room for rent: new brick house: everything new and up-to-date in every respect 2426 5th ave. n-s-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

FOR SALE-The Vanderbilt Hotel. Ca- lera, Ala. Thirty-six rooms, completely furnished, water connections, bath rooms. sample rooms. etc. One of the best locations in Alabama All Louis- vile and Nashville and Southern trains stop right at the door. No hotel in the state has better standing with the travelling public On account of failing health I wish to retire from active work and will sell to desirable party at a bargain. For information, terms, etc.. address I. N. Breazeale. prop. Calera. Ala. l0-23-e. o. dim FOR SALE-1O0-140 Ave. E, near 20th street. 205 Jefferson County Savings Bank building. 11-3-5t FOR SALE-Cash business with short hours and pleasant occupation. paying $50 net profit per week; price. $500. Ad- dress Chance. care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
HELP WANTED.
HELP WANTED-MAIE.

WANTED-A live young man from IS to P years of age as news agent on rail- road; call quick 1914 Morris avenue
 11-4-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04

WANTED-Yonng and active partner in the real estate business by an old agent of sixteen years experience; references.
 Earnest, care Age-Herald. 11-3-5t COMPETENT young man of some means desires business or partnership in es- tablished growing mercantile, manu- featuring or office business; references exchanged; address with detais. Frank Wander Bogast, Green Grove Madison
 County, Ala. l1-4-H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
eUslNess oPPoeTUNITles7

ACTIVE man with s450 can hear of a clean business paying $50 weekly clear profits; no scheme: will bear close in- vestigation. Address Active, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
Alabama
 Trust and Savings
 Company, 1OOz First Avenue.
HELP WAITE FEMALE.
2OO7 First Avenue.

HELP WAITE FEMALE.
 WOMAN desiring position as wet nurse can secure good position and nice home; good salary and desirable place for proper party; must be clean and neat with baby from to months old. Ap- ply to John P. Abbott. office court house; both phones 79S: residence sos Cotton ave. West End. Phone 231 w. E. exchange. 11-4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security; easy payments. Southern
 Discount Co. BOP Cnalifoux 4-la-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
ONE GENT 4 WORD.

RATEs-1c. a word a day; no ad Taken for less than 25c for first h. sertinn. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
sRoWis BROS. 6 co.

NEW BARGAINS FOR SALE. $25OO-Neat Groom cottage on 18th street. near 5th avenue; this home is in fine To- cation; is modern in every way. and is leased for $25 per month; if you want q bargain. see this. s2O0-50-foot lot near Cain station. Avon- dale.
 sS5OO-5Ox190; West 20th street; splendid home of g rooms. with frontage both on the park and 18th street; small cash payment. s1s0O-5-room cottage; bath, city water. etc.; Johnston station, Woodawn s250 cash balance long time.
 S. E. THOMPSON & CO., Phone 24 223 Fist Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-04
MONEY TO LOAN
 ON REAL ESTATE

in amouEts from $25O to s1O,OOO upon terms to suit borrowers and at lowest market rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
DELANY DROPS PRIVATE BUSINESS.
Several Millions Involved in Suit Based on
Torn Up Condition of Elm-st.

John J. Delany. who has been appointed Cor
poration Counsel by Mayor-elect Mcclellan, said
yesterday that ne had dropped all OF his private
legal business, ard that when he took Office on
January he would be able to give his undivided
attention to the needs Of the Law Department.
! shall not announce my staff appointments until
after take Office January L. said Mr. Delany.
who is counsel cor Edward F. Croker, who is seek
ing reinstatement as Fire Chief by the courts.
What about Edward r. Croker's case on ap-
peal he asked
What ] said before stands. Some other lawyer
VIII have TO look after Mr.. Cookers l DO not
know who it Ui be-" said MI. Delany.
One II the most important cases that NJ Delany
VII have 10 take up viii be the action brought
seyerai years ngo BY Thomas w. Weathered, a real
estate owner in Tclm-st. 10 recover rentals ac-
onsrt o. tie alleged dereliction Of the city in
more promptly widening, regulating. grading and
paving Elnl-sr between Canai and Beecker SITS
The action begun by NJ. Weathered is a test case
aay Ss.Oe0Gl9 and S4.0e0o01 real estate
owners, who have equally valid claims against the
CITY Cor The same reasons,
Mr.. Westhared bought a store property in Elm st.
Elln-st The city took its tiTle tearing down the
nld buildings and Then left debris OF the ground
year more Then along came the Water
Department.. under tfr Van NgCk administration.
and pir In n rrsiiu. that kept the street open
for another lonc period The gas companies fol-
tractor. Mr. WeaIherei alleges that he was not
able % his property he desired. and alleges
that tie city Was negligent in not pushing the
work The case IS set DOWN for the January term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
SKETCHES OF 4PPOINTEES
WILLIAM M'AD00.

William NcAdoo. who vas Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy IN Clevelands second term. is fifty years
old he was born in Ireland. and came TO this
country when a boy. Until ABOUT ten years ago he
lived n Jersey City. where his parents settled He
went through the public schools there. and became
a reporter He studied law In the evenings under
-he tutelase OF ex-Coneressman Scudder, Of New
Jersey and was graduated in 1874 He went into
politics and secured the office Of attorney for the
Hudson County N. u Board Of Health.
Mr. McAdoos was fluent speaker. and soon be-
came prominent IL the party He was elected to
the New-Jersey legislature. and then elected
70 Congress where he served four terms. re
nomination refused him IN 1890. it is said. be-
cause he would not obey the machine in Hudson
County. He appointed Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy by President Cleveland. and at the end
q his term resumed his law practice, with offices
al No . Broad-st lives at No. 30 West Fifty
seventh-st Mr.. McAdoos wife was Miss Eva
Tardv of Lynchburg, "a. He is a member OF
she Calumet and Law CLUBS. He made frequent
speeches FOR Tammany Hall in the recent cam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
VENEZUELANS WANT CANAL.
Approve the Course Taken by Panama and
the United States.

Colonel Elias Gonzalez Estevss. formerly consul
general OF Venezuela in this city, who arrived here
from Caracas on Tuesday for brief visit. declared
yesterday that the establishment OF the Panama
Republic was generally approved in Venezuela. as
was the conduct Of the United States in the affair
President Castro, however. has remained reticent
regarding the events the isthmus. declining to
discuss them. with his close friends. Of whom
none perhaps. are on more intimate terms with
him than Colonel Esteves. Said the latter 10 a
reporter:
The people OF Venezuela took really little in
terest in the secession Of Panama, Those. however
with whom l talked the subject sympathized
with the Panamans and thought their action fully
justified The spirit of secession in Panama was
the natural sequence Of the stupid policy pursued
by the Bogota government Any one or anything
that stands IN the way OF progress will be swept
under. The Panama Canal ia necessary 10 the
progress OF the world. and those who tried 70
prevent its completion should have foreseen what
such policy would lead They might well
have attempted to stem the Niagara.
The same feeling that exists in Venezuela pre-
walls in Peru. Ecuador. Costa Rica and. in fact
in every South and Central American country. upon
which the attitude OF Bcgota serious re-
Election. They happy that the canal is last
assured reality, and not only dream, il
has heretofore been considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-24
CHOLERA INFANTUM ANTITOXIN.
DR.. Charles Todd, of England, Said to Have
Found II.

II was announced several months ago that Drs
Duyal and Bassett had discovered the bacillus
which was the cause of cholera infantum Since
then many physicians in this country and abroad
have been reported working to find an antitoxin
for the disease A preliminary communication
written by Dr. Charles Todd on his research
received in this city few days and, according
10 some medical men, he appears to have discov
cred an antitoNir.
The work of DVs Duval and Bassett here has
shown. it is said that the dysentery bacillus dis
covered by Shiga Of Japan. in 1895 is in ali proba
bnty- the same bacillus which causes cholera in
fanturl D. Todd has been working for more
than a year 20 find antitoNn for The dysentery
bacillus He is the senior assistant bacterioogist
in the serum department in the Lister Institute Of
Preventive Medicine. England. His communication
IS printed In full in The British Medical Journal
Of December g.
The result Of his research work is summarized as
follows:
BY growing the dysentery bacillus in a somewhat
highly alkaline broth soluble toxin is obtained:
highly susceptible to this toxin; the toxin fairly
stabie. and though destroyed by exposure
temperature OF 50 degrees Centigrade for hour IS
nor destroyed 10y exposure 20 Il temperature of 70
degrees CeGugr6de for the same period, when in
iccted into suitable apim2lstor example. the horse
the toxin gives rise 10 powerful antitoXin, and
the combination of the toxin and antitoXu H.! VitrO
certain time. and the rate OF combination varies
with the temperature.