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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17
WANTS RECEIVER FOR
NORTH AND SOUTH
Phares Coleman Files Application On
Behalf of Minority Stakeholder
H. 3. Gray. i

Montgomery. March 16-(SpeciaL)-A
petition was filed with Judge A. D. Sayre
of the city court in equity this morning
by Phares Coleman, attorney for Henry
b. Gray, asking that a receiver be APP
pointed for the South and North Rail-
road company, and asking that the pc
ttion be set for hearing. Judge Sayre
has as yet taken no action.
Mr.. Gray's original bill of complaint
in this court prayed for a receiver, but
did not demand same. The object of the
petition is to carry this prayer into eff
feet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17
WINTER TOURIST
Rates Via thu Southern Railway.

Rates Via the Southern Railway.
Excursion tickets are now on sale by
the Southern Railway to all the popular
winter resorts of Florida
For folder entitled. winter Homes in
the South" giving full information re-
garding hotel rates; also for information
regarding passenger rates and schedules.
apply to J. II. HARRISON,
District Passenger Agent.
Morris Hotel Bldg) 12-r-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17
Ohio Man Was Killed.

Montgomery, March ia special to
the Advertiser says that letters on the
person of a man killed by a passenger
train at Wilcox station. Ala, show that
his name is Mowry x. Wilder of S54 West
Mulberry strsG, Springfield, Ohio. The
body was buried at Evergreen, Ala. the
police being unable to communicate with
relatives of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17
Reduce Day to Ten Hours.

Natchez, Miss, March 1.-THE Natchez
cotton mills employing 400 operatives.
tonight gave MOTIVE that Commencing
Monday, March 20. the time for a days
work for all employees. would be reduced
from eleven to zen hours. The pay re-
mains the same.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

washington. March 1s.-The appoint
ment of DIR. w. A. Applegate as chief
surgeon of the Southern railway with
headquarters at Chattanooga, Tenn, was
announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

you a permas
nent cure of
private troubles
and that you
may know my
guarantee 10 re-
liable J refer
you with per-
mission. to the
First National
oank. Alabama
National bank.
Steiner Broth
ers, bankers,
Jefferson Coun-
y 8 a v In 6 .
La-fr a>A 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

Frank j. Burke. commercial agent of
the Mobile and Ohio. with headquarters
In Meridian. was in ..ie city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

C. w. Pettitt. travelling passenger agent
o. the Erie railroad, with headquarters
in Memphis, was IL the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

r. H. Lacey, with the Pennsylvania
lines with headquarters In Nashville,
was in the city yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

]. II. McAllister, commercial agent OF
the Norfolk and Western, with headquar-
tiers in Chattanooga. was in the city yes.
terday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

z. r. Thornton, who was formerly
ticket seller In Birmingham and now in
the union ticket office in New Orleans,
was in the city yesterday on a visit to
friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-17

Ray Knight, commercial agent of the
Queen and Crescent route, with head
quarters in Atlanta, was in the city yes
terday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

Paris. October Il
The keynote OF smart attire for the coming
season supplied a recent Sunday at
the LOngchamp races. where were assembled
the coteries OF fashionable leaders and theatre
cal stars who for the last six weeks have
been lowering like butterflies amid the great
fashion magnates Of the Rue de Ia Patx and the
Place vsndome. The writer noticed Baroness
Henri de RothschIId in a delicious dress Of pearl
gray, with delicate gray embroidery, revealing q
vest Of eighteenth century silk brocade embossed
with small flowers. and with hat perched high.
tilted abruptly from the back Of her head, made OF
green-gray velvet with panache Of feathers the
side. OF the colors- Nine Henri LereILier
was In pastel blue. with a white hat; the Countess
de ChevignA, the Countess de Tanlay and the
Countess de Fes were in black, with hats Of pearl
rose or greenish gray. The Viscountess de Dam
pierre was in mAstic cloth with sable trimmings.
and Pompeinn red mantle; the Countess de
Rohan-Chabot wore a gown Of bronzed green and a
cloak with chinchiua trimmings There were many
simple but snlartIy cut tailor made costumes Of a
new rough CLOTH such as French shepherds wear
called Limousine" in gray brown. but always
with q greentsh ungs indeed, the fayoTlte coIors
are combinations Of rich browns and olive green's.
The fashionable furs zbeline, chinchila. black
or silver fox Persian lamb, and for women Of
tall thin. wiuowy figures the dark Russian sable
This dark Russian sable is carefully avoided hOF-
ever by women OF massive form, for IL makes such
figures painfully short and dumpy- There were
some charming cloaks and uaEtles Of peach OF
pale rose colored velvet. trimmed with gray chin
chiua and these were oftsn worn over frocks OF
rose coIored cloth enbellished with old lace, and
the heads Of the wearers would be surmounted by
the daintiest Of tooues Of gray velvet with rose
coored feathers
Among the simplest yet most richly gowned
women were the favorts Partisan actresses. Nine
Jeanne Granler in deep brown and peacock green
with an ash green felt hat draped with dark green
feathers that rolled over the back OF the high Tilted
crown and encircI4d rh9 back of the head; Nile.
Jeanne Rolly in deep indigo blue; Nine si1none
LIE Barry IN chocolate and green. and Nile Su-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

patterns are bsuished Deep tones Of blue, green
brown and red form the staple Colors, while for
more fastIdous tastes lavender. ecrU. gray and
coral offer aluring charms, while self-hgured
patterns will be IN excellent taste. ELEPHANT
breath burnt onion Parsfal blue and boiled egg
are among tina novel colors with equally novel
names.
Man Like woman is becoming foolish about his
hosiery and inviting pneumonia and kindred Ills
by wearing mosquito netting around his ankles in
the chill blasts OF winter. Pride must take the
place OF wool In keeping up appearance OF
warmth, for the weight sock Is TO extend
its empire into the realms of snow. There IS one
innovation, however. that will bring Joy TO the
heart OF the economical man, he who wears hole
IN ths toes OF his socks every time he puts them
on. For such there socks with toe caps OF thin
kid The body colors for the season will be deep
and dark green, blue, plum brown red, Lavender
and black. Shot patterns and covered floral eff
fects and checked and bracelet designs will be the
chief fancy forms.
VARYING shades Of tan as usual give plenty Of
room for diversity OF taste in gloves for day wear
Single toInt naalacca pinenta- natural oak. gaSton
vine. whangee. blsckthorn hornbeam and part
ridge are among the woods from which the stick
may be selected Any VIII be up to date In
style Sticks are considered essential for those
who make pretensions to dress, with ell forms
OF attire from the morning sack TO evening dress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

over a. shaped belt Of MORE silk The collar is
fsca6 with rnotre and embroidered IN black and
gold. the dull gold finish being used Passe-
ulentarie buttons IN gold and black trim the
sides ana the slesves have turn-up CUT at the
elbow held by a button There Is also tiny
nartng and slashed extension Gun to match the
collar
The extension cur Is q feature of many OF the
lon- s,,avss A sable coat has the sleeve ending
WITH n little hars at the wrist. which includes
an extension cuff OF ernlfne. Another coat has
naring. turn-uD cuff few inches above the
wrist. and is finished out with tight undercun
o.,.,,sntsd with passsmentsris buttons This
x~,on6 exnzapls Ia e seal with whtss E2oiss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

cheviots are the chief fabrics Flannel shirts n
varied colors are coming to the fore some WIZ
attached collars Of the same material Inc 4uILs
also should be Of the same material ana 80
The average man once he has worn a GOAT snIrL
will year no other, and these formerly on4y CUSTOM
made can now be bought ready made IN any kim
Of pattern. go tlfs vaasor in
rba Uerdrobes OF the smart dressers- Ihey are Aor
wear with pattern shirts and should De o. me e
sane color as the ground work OF the sniFt or 9
shade that blends harnonousy with Il Il shouiI91
never show a figure. Many solid color collarS WI
be worn with white bodied shirts The Tegaa aHa
has tribe more poke. The straight standl tps
collar is cut 6 quarter Of an inch higher N ne ne
'front.' than in the back The wing collar ano the
rundown viii be in popularity for business wear;
1|ha wings of the former viii be pFesseo, M
sway, showing a deep narrow opening wh1Le tns
rundown will be OF moderate height -.
rnfrs while stiII remaining narrow, usually about
two and one-half inches deep, are TO De E p1S
larger than year ago Inc straight OANN S'' 49,
will be equally correct At, ,-.+ @o- hath
formal and Informal wear. The KNOT s toa ne
and wider than heretofore oeing TON tSg 3iF
seem or flowing end Flat effects and hard INES
are avoided fuffness being the chief erect sousnI:
Large designs are reckoned SIS vulgar ana NOISY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
WHAT CHIC PARTISAN WOMEN WILL WEAR.
SKIRTS of GRACEFUL WAVING LLNES-LITTLE EVEN
ING COAT 4 GREAT SUCCESS.

zanue Devoyod in q bronze brown costume ana .
dark brown toque With gray tinged feathers
The Directory style. adroitly combined with tina
high Empire waist. uoderulZed by trimmings OF
rare lace and costly fur. IS definitely adopted for
the coming season. The skirts now cut IA
remarkable not to say revolutionary. manner
They are no longer fundamentally close fitting,
encasIng the form like a nalIoL but everything -
sacrificed to obtain the effect Of long waving Ines
that drape the hggTe with mysterious gEass Inc
outrageously daring Not since the days OF me
scuPtura1 lndlscretlon OF tle LeIIiaLe 01Lttne
Needless TO this fashion IS the delight OF
GsT0eS Hs Vres Nv ~ II -4 sso 1u rnstrgIy
women shrug their massive shoulders with dtsulay
and quite as energeticaIly say Nor
a great success Of the season IS the little coat,
the 1paletots caracos.' for evening wear 1t In
trimmed with strips OF chinchilla and richly braid
81 Sometimes ruche OF tule Mary stuart. IN
black and white, or Of the same color as the
$500. - ~ 20 -. En- 1917 -. -
0VeFcoat, that frequently mas a SIX nooo mat eeo
De drawn over the head when going out 70 tbs
theatre or 10 dinner parties
Cashmere IS once more en- vogue for house
dresses and for morning gowns The colors ara
oe6rs Thin corciuroy with its pbecomns vsiysty
lines and in tones OF silver gray chestnut, Is
also coming into favor for coates. and IS admirably
cf thin veIvet-siIk- corduroy Of half lerfth. Many
Of the Empire dresses have extremely nigh waists.
that the skirts mount, en- corselsG, 80 hssh an
70 form sort OF blouse or bOlero-
Never before has so much attention been paid 70
underwear. II is Of gOssaner thinness, % enable
the dress itself to disclose the outlines OF the for
the combined undergarment' has come into favor.
This idea is practically a petticoat and half
PANTHEON. both portions ilcruSt6d with 1ghs
BrUges lace There are hOunces 70 the lower pOr-
ton Of this somewhat Auazonlike draperyr bor-
dsred sometimes on each side with pleated lawn.
and through the open hemultng OF which Is a rib
bon Insertion The favOrfts materials the hneSs
OF white tiste cambria II Is sort OF divided
underskfr and is attached 70 belt Of ths thtnness
kfdskfu that congresses the waist under the cor
set and makes that article more pliable- Neysr
before have such OF money been LEvtsned
upon underwear. the gosSamer nothlngnass o.
which absolutely necessary 10 insure the beauty
Tz he NIL Nd
the modernized Directory gowns now In favor
c B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

shown in pictures with the IuFs N SONS -
ro- ts-saIg how trifing is the difference between
them
F1,rs do not present SO discourasing an item
~ +ra ,,sr6-obe as has been the case for soma
seasons. for practically every kind and every
style of fur garment. tie and neckpieoe VIII Re
v,or, >-acteDieces consisting Of the entire ami
nal. including head end tails, are once more ex-
tremely stylish: yet at the same time nat stoiss
and round. untriuned boas have lost none Of
their popularity. Even the question Of sleeves
is not an arbitrary one for smart furrier Is
making coats with big zigot sleeves moderately
tight elbow sleeves. and blouse coats with now
ing sleeves.
A nnoaish little garment Is ths bolsro. muoA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

which reach to somewhat below the knees fall
from under this: the fronts are rounded and
daring ana the back is laid in broad side pleatS-
The collar and pointed revers are faced with
white fur, striped with the black embroidery
III which there Is a line or two OF gold. and ths
front Of the BOleTO IS apparently closed ny Llres
smart FUR bows The sleeve is set in the shout
ders with side pleats and has turn-up cum.
with extension cuff OF the embroidered whifs
skin
AIuffs are exceedingly large this season.
fact due probably 10 the present fashion OF
making outside garments with short sleeves
There are some big, round nuns. especially II
fox. bur in the short skins the square fat shape
il the best style. Some OF the bag mans are
still seen. but they also are very large NUNS
are much decorated with beads and tsiiss but
lace and artificial flowers are not now used In
this connection.
Fur lined coats covering the dress skirt are
not particularly smart features. yet, neverthe-
less most important in winter wardrooe.
Now that every one motors a little, a loose
warm garment is absolutely necessary ana
these fur lined ones may be smart IL they ars
carefully cut on the half fitted order and m
ished with handsome storm collar and big cuf1s-
There are also some new skins. snort haired
brown and shiny that are made up in paletots
and in long, fitted coats for the autOmbbile
Although fashions change IN furs, as they do
IN other things. fur garment. carefully chosen
should remain IN good style two years and than
should need only TO be renovated Most fashion,
able women do buy furs every year. but not
necessarily fur garment and IN this way they
have a collection Of furs that they draw on
for any occasion weather IL is really dff5-
cult TO make set OF furs do duty for all
! winter Chinchilla, for example is delicate fur
and should be taken great care OF and worn only
IN clear weather. Il may be cleaned but viii
not stand many renovatings. To supplement- a
set OF chinchilla, astrakhan is good choice for
this fur is very practical II the whole skins IA
IN a good quality are chosen To bel youthful
astra6han neckties and NUTS should be cut on
smart lines
Seal and zioeline are always good Investments
| for they wear well and never 40 out OF styta
The fuETsa5s say thai seal WI BE worn rsnss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

carfcule used as the undercuf. The coat closes
with depassenent OF the white fur.
Er1nine is little out Of favor. perhaps, be
cause IL has been so cheaply and. on the whole,
an well initiated: STILL It is used, especially IN
the more dressy forms OF neckties and ooleroS-
A dainty blouse coat OF this FUR Is finished WITH
roin1s of Irish lace, resting on a high belt OF
1r1ite chiffon cloth The fur sleeve finishes just
below the elbow with points OF lace, WHICH Gull
nect it with the close cloth undersieeFe.
No fur has the decorative qualities OF erIl4ne
vrben used as q trimming in combination
with some other skin. 1t seems particularly 10
throw out the beauty OF So bic, and newer COM
btnation is chinchilla and ernnine- There Is a
Ststjnct revival OF interest IN Ch1nchilIas ana
scme Of the most stylish garments are MADE OF
ii as for instance Lhree-qUartered DIrectolre
coat. In this case the gray fur IS Wen SET on
by collar reYers and hartng cuT1S OF erTlllIle
White fox is much in favor for long DoaS ana
bg muffs as is also the silver and pointed IoA-
However the white is first choice II II Is oecoLn-
ing A handsome set Is combination or the
white and the silver fox The nun, a huge al
fair is white fox with brush IL the centre.
with silver skin and brush on either side The
neckpisce has the white rur hanging N LhicA'
rounded points to the knees. with silver fox on
each side making extension over the shout
ders- The heads OF the darker skins are put on
about at the waist line in front, and the two
brushes meet behind
one OF the handsouest models seen this sea-
son is a long Delertne OF Russian sable on
foundation OF ermins, the darker skins hanging
In long tails over the white fur. over the
shoulders this garment reaches the elbows
while IN front It almost touches the hem OF the
skirt Another handsome model Is a jacket COW
ertng the hiDs and made in the short WASTED
fashion OF chinchina trimmed with silver and
white fancy braid
The handsomest thing seen in the way OF a
Directore coat is Of fine, silky black broadtal
trimmed with white broadtail. embroidered IN
lines Of black chenille. The garment consists
nttIS below the waist line IN front 9ouno a
about wstA Ina ss EAs white fzss Ehs sks<ts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
NODES OF THE SMART SET IN LONDON,
VELVET Il FAVORITE MATERIAL LARGE FANCIFOL
1u7FFS OF WHITE FOX CARRIED.

,-ossss in trout and decorated with the animals
heads
The fact that her royal higness the Princess OF
yvsIas has ordered several handsome brocaoes Ior
MA IN India "a sure to influence the coming FASHIONS
In evening gowns
IL Pitts's IL Picadilly where specially Is IIAoe
of evening toiIeta one gets the first indication OF
+bs nass,nr Of fr1uperfes Some beautifully soft.
dun MORE silk Of pslest shades Is shown In place
of ohIfrous for evening gowns This VIII be the
leading material handsomely trimmed with lace
saruitures that are daIntily spangled with silver
giving the effect OF being sewn or powdered Win
diamonds Here too, IS shown the new tuAe or net
inlet with horizontal strips Of acehhe latest thing
FOR making black evening gowns IN some Cases
the lace design is further emphasized py an Ap-
rltcus Of velvet which successfully brings out the
-, For bau dresses lace Is still much used
generally enriched with the beauu1uI rlbDoh en-
b-oi5arv IN the form Of flowers with JeWeiIed
centres which made its first appearance at the last
z+a+e hall C,oIored laces will also be much In
vogue a beautiful toilet being Of mignonette green
lace mounted over an underdress OF white chiffon
Chiffon velours are still worn for dinner gowns
son. ~ the favortte shades being bright geraniun
red tender 1auves and grsys Other noVeIues Aor
evening wear are the heavily sequned net and
1eoa tba seouins giving the effect Of light JET
trimming The newest flowers for adorning ball
gowns have their petals tntermlxed with gold ana
silver tissue, the foliage matching; this gives
,ar+tcrIarlv brilliant effect al night
E,vantnp coats are still elaborate and have quite
.,4,s- +ba Mace Of capes. An effort is being made
n hiring In somewhat severe line at the throat
the most dainty evening wrap being maze WIN
stir collars which up TO the present nave MOI
s1,neaIed to popular taste The latest luxury for
- .r,,,er+s ts TO have them fined throughout
- -oxrs Of narrow pleated Valenciennes lace
VIII Mrs HUGH ADAMS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
HATS. SHOES AND CRAYATS
The Fail Styles in Dress accessories
for Men.

To the eye Of the average WeareF the Kan styI7S
9, hats show little change from last autumn Ahs
silk nat IS slightly beIIed. shows moderately "loe
well rolled brim and has q felt oahe- ne 1e4Ns
has q medium rounded crown the oI4ia Oe'i-s
80, and well rolled at the sides. Black ana
49,; shades OF brown VIII be the chief colorz.
IN soft hats the fall and winter will or1er as vide
= range of choice as did the spring. The Alpine
III he the leader for business wear, and To- knock
t,,+ and outing wear there will be the telescope
80 slouch shapes in nutria and black A Inoolneo
,,+rero is RAPIDLY becoming q most popular hA''
,rbs man who wishes 10 show lnov1ouAhV IN
- <+vear viii wear shoes with fancy cloth tops
- che same material his waistcoat Fancy tops
- caters which last fall and winter got firm
= D-ay,york's feet are on the crest Of
- ,sve Of popularity. and viii be worn more than
- ,tts sassnu The medium pointed toe. COM
o-,,s, between the razor and bo1 toes. Is me
- - .baDs for the season. The gun metal pump
,,tb po6 its birth IN the spring. continues 10 be
- -oner thing for evening dress wear. although
Tateut leather pumps are not our OF e4s running
- ALE and patent leather O1fords are IN vogue
to'A S--o- and haIf-dress wear. Heavyweight
Iii ba the leading storm shoe though many
-, TO-, "a the heavy box calf. Enamel leather
W. -, Urn as heretofore by the lazy minority
= = -, ~ the stin bosomed white and fancy
- for formal and seuli-forTna1 functions.
=, ever and the man OF To-Day wears lHiousiioul
rTe wear except on s4ch 0eo@SioNS Is So
LHe ,;+s heretofore known outing shirts.
The materials popular IN Tie "
m IN vogue although little heavier II weight
sII4 AZ - ,.-tsrnz in delicate tones, snowflake
bLOA =, Ioraa naftsrns solid whites with white
sH e g. +hA weave and pure solids in gray sauir,
IL - lavender Acrl and turquoise are the cileA
VS. nov displayed in the haberdasheF WIN
s jacquard patterns are nnclhS Hluo1 -As
I'm those who wish novelty. 0aAN'S1' ----
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22

New-York London and Paris have WITHIN
recent years been brought SO closely in touch
with one another that almost identical fashions
prevail at the same season in these three great
world centres. II one viii take the trouble to
compare London and Paris for fashions as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
FIR GARMENTS NEVER MORE PICTURESQUE.
SHORT AND LONG COATS, BEWITCHING NECKPIECE
EYTENSION CUES IND EMBROLDERED VESTS.

decorated and made with elbow sleeves A
woman whose wardrobe includes 1ut one fur
coat would hardly choose this model, for IT is
suitable only for certain occasions. An ex-
ample in black broadtail has the sides laid in
side plaits, and is slightly "pouehed" all about