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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21

wrote travepts, 'The Rock or the Rye" on the story which had I Wlde circulation. The idea generally prevailed in Mobile and In Virginia, that Amelie Rives her self was the original of Barbara" These are the writer's words la denial Of such an lmpntations Barbara was beautiful, but her idiosyncrasiea are such as no woman would care to aouse herself of. and in describing her she was convinced of the existence of morbid creature, hysterieaL sensitive, interpretive, an egotist to her finger ends. although an unconscious one. When l think Of the misconstruction which had followed The Quick or the Dead am reminded of purported fact which was once mentioned to me. The statement may be utterly un- true. but the simile remains opposite. Some one told me that milk and rattle snake poison are identical in the quality and quantity of their ingredients, and that the only way in which scientists ex- plain the harmlessness of the one and the virulence of the other Is by supposing some subtle difference in the juxtapos- ton of the molecules in each fluid. Now 1t seems to me that some critics. when they shake the milk of my human kind ness about In their own minds, disturb it's atoms and then temporarily Into poisonous relativeness.
 How blessed a thing it would be if peo- pie would understand that while spades are spades still one may not always pie ture them standing in mud. They may be used more effectively than any other tool for improving the soil about the roots of the Tree of Liberty. so that it will bear more abundantly and better fruit. It seems to me that books well meant and strongly written. and from clean heart resemble mirrors, wherein everyone who reads sees his own refiec- r1f1rp NUi minded foulness."
 Amelie Rives has given us stories, poems and dramas. showing an extraor- dinary genius. She has been severely criticised for her crude ideas Recogniz- ing her brain power vigor, wealth of imagination, she seems to be wanting in the art of knowing how to shape her ideas as best to convey their meaning
 Edgar Faweett says: Tn literature as in life, the candor of innocence is some times mistaken for intentional impurty." Indeed 'The Quick or the Dead' would be Just as it stands. a valuable weapon in the hands of all confirmed antirealists. Here" they might cry, lis what comes of giving the reader too many minute de- tails when the subject is ordinary life they become paltry; when it is sexual passion they become salacious."
 He also says that Amele Rives draws women more firmly and satisfactorily than she draws men. an evidence he thinks that she Hooks into her heart and writes" and that longer life and ampler observations will fortify her distinct lit- erary aptitudes.
 Did Amelie Rives' heroines know aught of love? Certainly the feeling that pos sessed them did not serve to ennoble or elevate their lives, as true love is pre- sumed to do. Perhaps, however, this Is the old-fashion way of interpreting It. Maybe love-that is modern love-is as Amelie Rives has represented 1t, purely an effort of the imagination; an infiam- matory mental state that destroys what ever 1t attacks. At all events jet us hope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21

Paul A. Savage, he will make tour of the northern seaside resorts.
 
 Miss Annie Kendrick Walker, who has been III with fever for several days. was slightly improved yesterday.
 
 Miss Mae Belle sloss, Miss Eva Moor man, Miss Irene Downey and Miss Willie Cherry are in attendance upon the Ninth Southern conference of the Y. M. c. A. at Asheville, N c.
 Miss Ola Mackie and Miss Ellison Mackie of Chicago, who accompanied j.. F. Maclxie on his visit to the south are sightseeing.
 Prof Robert L. Lund of Nashville has been staying at the Hillman for several days. He has been in attendance on the engineers convention. He Is well known in Birmingham society.
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Rushton have gone to their summer home at Fulton Springs. The local members of the Train Despatchers' association entertained J. F.. Mackie and party of Chicago at an in- IOTInEI luHCncOn tHc OH Ddt- urday.
 
 A party leaving for New York en route to Europe next week includes Mrs. Zac Smith, Mrs, A. o. Lane, Miss Lucille Lane. Miss Aileen Lampkin, Zac Smith, Jr.. and the Rev Frederick Graves.
 =
 Mrs W. N. Rudisill of Chicago. after spending the winter in this city. visiting friends, has returned to her home. Mrs J. Early of Dallas. Tex, is visiting friends in Birmingham.
 Mrs. G. M. Ingram of Nashville has been in the city for several days She accompanied MT. Ingram. who has been in attendance on the convention of the En- gineering association.
 Miss Hollon Harris leaves tomorrow afternoon for Anniston where she will be the guest of Mrs. w A. Darden for A week. Several dances and card parties will be given in her honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
BeH-Keayer Wedding.

A wedding of interest to friends throughout the state was solemnized at 4:so o'clock on Wednesday last at the home of the brides parents, MT. ard Mrs. D. F. Weaver of Weaver's. Ala.
 Miss Clemmie Louise Weaver and pr. Alse Wilson Bell were married with an impressive ceremony by the Rev. w. s. Griffin.
 The guests included number of inti- mate friends and relatives of the bride and groom in Anniston and other cities. The parlor was artistically decorated with palms, ferns and ivy; magnolias and jessamines arranged among the greens afforded additional charm. The hall. in which were displayed the numerous pres ents. was attractive in pink and white roses, sweet peas. and other cut flowers.
 There were no attendants, the bridal couple entering the room to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Mrs. Edward Francis Cauthen.
 The bride was very handsome in going away gown of blue canvas with hat en suite She carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and flowers.
 Immediately after the ceremony Dr. Bell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
MONTGOMERY SOCIAL

Montgomery, June 20-(Special)- )-The event of TIonday was a beautiful recep- tion at which Mir and Mrs. George W. Crist entertained in celebration of the fifth anniversary of their wedding day.
 The lower floor of their pretty home on McDonough street was thrown open for the occasion and elaborately adorned in greens and cut flowers. The hall was in yellow with touches of red; the punch room was in red and Japanese decora- tions were used while the light was shed from Japanese lanterns. The punch was served by Mrs. Edward Naftel. who wore gown of red crepe de chine and Mrs
 Prioleau Ellis, whose gown was of rose silk and lace. The floral scheme In the dining room was white and green and it was carried out with bridal daisies roses, palms and ferns. The table service was all of burnt wood as was the bowl from which the punch was served. Mrs. Crist
 wore a toilet of white mousselln with
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satin and lace trimmings. The Iarea number of beautiful presents were placed In the parlor where MT. and Mrs crist stood to receive their friends. The friends who assisted In entertaining were: MT and Mrs. Fred Bennett, MT. and Mrs. Charles Johnstone, MT. and Mrs. Ma thews, Mir. and Mrs. J. M Hicks. Mrs Sloan, Miss Lucille Washburn. Miss Kate Booth, Miss Belle Stuart and Miss Mary Ellis Washburn
 A pretty home wedding was celebrated on Monday when Miss Zemora German and MT James Reid Williams, of Thom- asyille, Ga, were married at the homo of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Will liam P. German on Jeff Davis avenue. Only the immediate family was present and the only attendants were Mrs NJames F. Morris of Detroit. and Mir. William D. StegaL The bride wore a gown of white lawn with trimmings of embroidery and Mrs. Morris was attired in silk null with trimmings of lace. Immediately after a wedding supper the young couple left for the east. When they return they will make their home in Ironaton, Ala, where MT. Williams holds responsible position with the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company.
 On Monday Miss Maud Howie and Mir J. F. Funderburk of Tallapoosa, were married at the residence of Judge J. B. 1dstoIl' Wno pefAoFmeu lne ceremony.
 On Tuesday afternoon Master William Crist entertained a number of friends at party at the home of his parents MT. and Mrs George w. Crist. The party was given to his cousin. Master Benjamin Boyde of La Place. The fol- lowing were the guests: Harion Hicks Nellie Mathews, Louise Johnson, Ed win Bennett, Sara Fillmore Shehan, Do- rothy Ross. William T. Crist, James Crist Mary Shehan, Arthur Stevens Nellie Beard, Emmie Ford. Bessie Ford, Olivia Bogacki, Mary V. Jones, Louise Gunnells,
 
 fCnnfint.Ad on TAMenfinfh PanAl
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Nofes and Personals.

One of the most deli. htful children's parties of the year was given at the res- idence of MT. and Mrs. Geo. w. Hughes. at their residence 2504 Sixth avenue last Wednesday afternoon from to o'clock in honor of the tenth birthday of their little daughter Miss Ls''ian Carolyn Hughes The home was beautifully deco rated in yellow and white and there were fifty gues- present.
 Mrs. F. w Kerchner and little Miss Blanche Kerchner leave thir morning for Chicago, where they go to spend the summer.
 Miss Mabel Wheeler left Wednesday morning for Vadosta, Ga, to attend a meeting of zhe South Georbia Conference of the Epworth League. She will read a very interesting and instructive paper on "Twentieth Century Charities" and will conduct the sunrise prayer meeting Saturday morning
 Miss Ollie Phil Pearson of Livingston Is visiting Miss Helen and Miss Lizzie Stone at North Haven.
 Miss Annie l. Juise Jackson has returned from delightful visit to friends in Selma and Demopolis.
 Mrs. J. W. Farrior. who is III at the Davis Infirmary. is rapidly improving
 Mrs. Margaret Means of this city and her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Bowers. also of ta,s city, returned last Thursday from Ircnton. O., where they spent three weeks with relatives.
 Misses Delyell Kennedy and Ina Currie are having vacation near Stafford, Ala. Dr. and Mrs George w. Reese have taken a cottage at St. Clair Springs for the summer. Mrs. Reese and children went to St. Clair yesterday afternoon.
 Mis- Nell Knight. of Cartersville, Ga. and Miss Maud Clayton. of Orlando Fla, are the guests of Miss Pauline Collins at her home on Fifth avenue.
 The following young ladies will accom- pany Miss Bessie Gelders on an extensive European tour: Miss Annie Jemison, Miss Bessie Jemison, Miss Louise Walker. The party will sail on the Oceanic. July l.
 Miss Jessie Cleere of Tuscaloosa Is vfs- iting Miss Earle Adams of this city. W. Burses Savage left yesterday for New York; He will go to New Haven to be present. at the Yale commencement. after which. accompanied by his brother,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Gard Parties at
 The Country Club.

After all the card party is about the only thing that will bring out the Country club crowd in full force these first hot evenings, and the amusement committee therefore has generously provided them for the next two months for each alter nate Monday evening. the first to occur next Monday evening. June p, at S;S0 There will be, as usual, six prizes-a first and second gentlemen's, a first and second ladies prize--and two consolation pack ages for the members who forget to bring along a rabbit foot. It goes without saying that these card parties are to be absolutely informal, but for the guidance of new members the amusement commit tee beg to state that the wearer of a dress coat runs the risk of being put under the pump. The glass has been removed and the ball room is now delightfully."- cool and breezy these hot evenings. The bell at the head table rings promptly on arrival of the 80 car from town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21

sleet, but a stormy cloud, that in stream ing wildness resembled, perhaps, the fly ing mane of one of the Prophets's fiery steeds when in mid-heaven now streAked all the upper sky and sent a gold-red light glowing in at the hallwindows. There were eight of these tall shrouded shapes, like uncanny mummies and where the faces should have been that furnace like radiance shone through folds of sheer muslin.
 These figures of Barbara and Deering were revealed as they swooped among the shadows here and there, which glittered as with mica. Now the rathe arm and throat of Barbara came Into relief against the dusky formlessness, now 1t was Deering's gay crest of curls, and straining shoulders. The orange-ribbon- ed hoop circled above like two halves uncertain as to which of those handsome heads they were to saint"
 This may not be a very accurate or painstaldng writing, but 1t Is certainly very excellent 'impresionsm'
 There Is humor too, in the story, and of pungent quality. Nothing can be better in its way that the dspair of the lovers over MT. Buzzy's quaint and mad dening garrulity as he Is driven in their conspiracy to the station. They want to whisper sweet nothings in one another's ears-to sit with clasped hands-to be left unmolested there in the back of the lum- bering vehicle during those few moments of intercourse which remain for them. But MT. Buggy who Is a triumph in the way of type-sketching, is impervioIs as regards all hints and rumbles on, to the semidistraction of his hearers.
 Amelia Rives was not dialect writer, though she has employed 1t In some of her shorter stories
 Her drama 'Herod and Meriamne" is a tragedy of uneven yet often astonish- ing vigor. It's gloom is unrelieved by any play of humor.
 In happy contrast to the vacillating Barbara Is Iva is "The Witness of the Sun" This is the beautiful young crea- ture who in very early youth immortalized herself by defining married love as Cham pagne with the sparkles out"
 Nevertheless Iva falls a victom to the universal passion and we are glad that her of Amelia Rives heroines who seemed capable of a high order of sentiment. She tells Nadrovine that "she never had a wrong thought. a wrong impulse, that his face did not come to her as clear as the magnolia flower in the sunlight" The dark clouds that pass over her life were not on account of any fault of her own, and we regret that one with sc much patience and forgiveness of spirit could not have lived to more purpose.
 It has been said of Amelia Rives that she has dipped her pen In herself and always of herself in Virginia of Virginia" Virginia Is the most clearly drawn of all her female characters and up to a certain period. her perfect sincerity and naturalness com pei our admiration. But with the quick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
In Dreams.

In dreams our souls are free,
 Our bodies loosed from thrau Of days conventonality,
 Are free to follow far. And where the hearts desire may lead. In dream our eyes may look upon The things forbidden them by day. The little curls that cluster there Beneath the coil of your soft hair; The blossom curve of your bright cheek Where blushes come and go; Those tender lips whose kisses wait The moment big to you with fate; In dreams my soul may hear you speak The words that bid me come and seek And claim and call you all my own; And in my dream my arm
 May fold you close and fend from
 harm.
 Tho daylight set you far as any star Julia Neely Finch. Birmingham, Ala.
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that such is not the case; for if our wom
 en are drifting this way the whole social fabric will ultimately dissolve. We will agree with MT Alden, the forceful and graceful writer of and editor of one Of our leading magazines that the creations of the Virginia girl are extraordinary em- anations from the brain of q singular genius. "Creatons of flesh and blood, maybe Barbara, Jean. Virginia, with all the accompanying weaknesses but in selecting our ideals we must turn away from them. We cannot draw inspiration from their lives God forbid that they are prototypes of women at present to be found in the Old Dominion, a state that matured and gave birth to the mother of a Lee to the mother of a Washington"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Mrs. Jennings Entertains.

One of the most charming luncheons of the summer was given by Mrs. Charles B. Jennings yesterday afternoon when she entertained in honor of Mrs. WiIburn Gaston, of Chattanooga.
 fhe color scheme was beautifully car ried out in pink and green The table decorations and ices carrying out the idea beautifully.
 Mrs Jennings was beautifully gowned in black with touches of white.
 Mrs. Jennings guests were: Mesdames Chas. Gaston. Chas. Fox, John Fox. F. c. Sheppard, John Franklin Baldwin, Horace Gregg. John Faust. s. D. liar ris.
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and his bride, accompanied by MT. c. c. Pitts and Miss Lillian Stewart. Mir. L. L.. Scarborough and Miss Marie Chandler, Mir r. z Woodruff and Miss Belle Pear son, left for Anniston, where they boarded the afternoon train for Atlanta and Sa- vannah, from which last city they will sal for New York. returning via Wazh- ington and other cities.
 On their return Dr. and Mrs Bell will be at home In Woodlawn. Ala. where the groom Is a prominent physician.
 Among the out of town guests were MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Weaver of Gadsden. MT. G. c. Pitts and Miss Marie Chandler of Vincent Mrs. A. B. Scarborough of Choccolocco, Mrs. E. F. cauthen of Ham iiton, Mrs. c. W. Brock of opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Opening Ball at BIOnnf.

The opening ball took place at blount Springs last night and this popular resort for the people of Birmingham was bright scene in contrast to the dullness of the long winter. A special train left the city last night at o'clock for Blount and returned at midnight. More than 100 young men and women took advan- tage of the opportunity to attend the ball and the occasion was highly en- joyable. u Is the purpose of the new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Gents Furnishings

150 dozen Mems Negligee Shirts, in .Percale, Madras or Golf Shirting, with or without collars, detached >er attacned cuffs; 3-button shirts. well made; worth T. and $1.O0; to go during our Sensation Sale at. . ....a.... ........ oSc
 See our window for this item as you pass by Sunday afternoon.
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By covell.

management at Bount to run these spec ial trains occasionally during the sum- mer to allow the cityites chance to at- tend the dances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
Wash Goods Department
Ladies Waists

100 dozen fine Ladies' Waists,in White and Colors, Madras or Bat iste, trimmed in lace or embroidery in the very latest ways; waists sold from $1.75 to $2.50; special s8c
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Clothing

Lot of Mems Pants in all wool Cassimere, Worsteds, neat patterns and stripes; custom made, in light and dark colors; $500 and $4.O0 Pants, all to go att. .... ..$1.3s
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Miss Hollon Harris leaves tomorrow afternoon for Anniston where she will be the guest of Mrs. W. A. Darden for a week. Several dances and card parties will be given in her honor
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31
THE SMILE OF THE MOON.
Honorable Mention.)

(HOnOrabe MentOn.)
I sitting in evening by the WIN
dow sailing along thru the SKY
attendants, the stars, all about her, when
little down the street attracted attention. An
other and then another, until there were rows
them twinSling in the darkness like the
the heavens above. 1 knew what 1t was Ihev
going to have church social and were ghtlng the
lanterns. By and by I could see the colors and 1t
there hundred different ones After
a I could the tables, just white streak in
the darkness then the people began to come
shadowy forms going back and forth. [ sat there a
long time and and then voice or laugh could be
heard. The beautiful and the moon looked
smiled upon it. -Winabene Pearson
Sixth Grade. 4OS W Lake Street.
Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31

like mountain. Follow it back again about three or
mile Camden Place five miles above
Walton park The great Mississippi river winds in and
thru the forests coming into full view little above
Camden Place. We also large number of
floating down the river to the largest mill in
Minneapolis There also the pumping stations
Camden Place, well as the ee-
vator, while the hill between Thirtysixth and
Thirty-eghth Lyndale see the chimney of
another saWmill also view of Walton park The
settlers in Walton park seem to be very indus
trious people judging by the lawns and the gardens
the heart of Walton park is the
building which is called the Mckinley school,
There school building in Minneapolis which can
compare in natural scenery with Mckinley school.
B Fifth Grade, Christine Pierson,
En]ev Av. NJ.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31
NATURES BUNKER HILL.

There some scenes in nature that the adjective
beautiful describe. This is especially true
after storm, and then grand" the only term
that is applicable. Listen Before us is small lawn
with very striking features about it, but which
nevertheless it is my purpose to describe The lawn
particular morning exhibits unusually disturbed
surface. Instead Of its usual even and green coun-
tenance, it is with leaves. Green leaves
leaves torn leaves and in fact every condition
leaf imaginable Two trees, standing either side
of present aspect for such a bright
morning Branches of various sizes cling to their mother
by shred Of bark Their leaves pierced
by thousand bullets from the guns Of a now
departed enemy Nature must have had battle Let
pass % the house On around to the
yard notice broken glass on the ground.
Upon looking up discover shattered window. The
mystery deepens Why these torn leaves and broken
branches and why this broken window?
back yard presents still hopeless
aspect. At left is what should judge flower
garden Lying flat against the ground tho crushed
by many feet are plants, now indistinguishabe.
Suddenly a CLEAN amongst the fallen flower empire
catches attention Can it be gem from the crown
of the flower queen? I advance. pick it up To-!
hailsone At last the mystery is explained Ma
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31
WITH A CLOUD OF WINGS.
Honorable Mention.)

"All hands ahoy! Up anchor!"
is what heard night as I was walking
home by the seaside. That sound struck me so unex-
pectedly look out the sea- and there
beheld one of picturesque that have
ever all life There sailing vessel its
great spread the flying in the breeze The
great white caps and the moon cleaning
on the water it look like a great sea of glass
Now and could some of the sailors walk
ing upon Then the great vessel began to move
and it seemed to me as kept up with the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-31

near Inc T1feI lids large lOl Which
had been flooded every spring for r.
long time. At last he had a bright
idea. He got all the rusty pins from
the factory that he could and piled
them around his lot on the river side.
The water has come against this PIN
walk spring after spring until now it
is as hard as stone. You can see the
pins very plainly, yet the walk is SO
strong it would hold all the people
that could possibly get on it. It looks
almost like rust. It is partly red and
partly brown and Very ragged on the
edge. The people in the town think
nothing ef it, but to me it is very un-
common. I have seen a board walk
a stone walk, rope walk, but never
before did see pin walk.
y Olive Mott,
B 18th Grade, 250S Oakland av.
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