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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
STATE SOCIAL.
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 ceiving by their lovely young daughter, Miss Bettie Littleton.
 A peep into Professor Riehardsons artistic home on Wednesday evening showed youth at it's brightest and gay est, as they had assembled In response to the hospitable invitation to dine with their charming host and hostess. No home Is more cordially opened to the young people than is Professor Richard sons.
 Miss Annie Julia Garrett entertained at tea in honor of her guests Wednesday evening. Miss Garrett Is one of this sea- sons charming debutantes and Is always a delightful hostess.
 MT. Madison Jones left Wednesday afternoon on a special Pullman car for San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Jones' who has been In i'll health for some time, was ac- companied on this trip by his two sons' Messrs. Will and Lee Jones, his daughter, Mrs. Bledsoe, and his physi- clan, Dr. R. F. Monette. It Is hoped the change will soon restore him to health.
 The public school gave holiday Wednesday in honor of Washington birthday.
 Mrs Charles Clinton Sud, one of Creensboro's most charming young wo- men, visited Birmingham this week
 Mir. Morrison of New Orleans visited friends in Greensboro this week.
 Mir. s. B. Taylor and Miss Minnie lWinn were married last Wednesday at Stewart Station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
WITH RHINocERos.
Rat Has Lively Game of Tag In Gen.
 traI Park.

From the New York Herald.
 There was game of tage yesterday between old Smiles, the two-horned rhinoceros in the menagerie in Central park. and a rat that stole his food, which was not ended until Daisy, a dog owned by William Snyder, a keeper. killed the rat.
 Though he is irritable and vicious, Smiles was apparently in good humor when Snyder placed an extra portion of bran mash in his stall for his Sunday dinner. With his horns the rhinoceros tossed pile of straw itno the air and capered about his quarters. Smiles an- tics did not lure the keeper into the stall however, for Snyder had been deceived by his charge and then attacked on pre- vious occasions.
 Just outside the bars of Smiles quar- ters a rat watched the antics of the rhinoceros and looked with envious eyes at the bran mash. After Smiles had partly satisfied his appetite and walked away from the food the rat crept toward the basin. He was enjoying a hearty meal, when Smiles. who had returned to finish his dinner, saw the intruder and uttered a below rage.
 Ieaping out of the basin the rat dodged quickly past Smiles and hid under a pile of straw. When the rhinoceros discov- cred the rat the latter ran between Smiles legs and crcled about the stall The chase soon told on Smiles and he was compelled to stop and rest.
 Snyder feared to enter the stall be- cause of Smiles vicious temper. Daisy and Smiles have been friendly for long time and the dog often enters the quar-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
oPELIKA.

Opelika, February 25.-(Special )-Mr and Mrs. w. l.. Goodwin of Richmond, Va. were visiting last week with Mrs. w. E. Salter of this city
 Miss Maria Hasmer, who was called to Birmingham last week by the illness of her sister Mrs. Beard. has returned and resumed her school duties.
 Last Saturday being MT. A. M. Tor bert's birthday, an informal dinner was given by Mrs. Torbert to thirteen mem bers of the family.
 Miss Mollie Robinson, has been con- fined to her home with grip, but is bet ter and has resumed her teaching.
 Mrs. John Smith and children were visiting relatives in Auburn last week.
 Last week Mrs IT. S. Bruce enter tained number of her friends at a bid domino party in compliment to her sis ter, Miss Kate Craft of Newman, Ga., who is her guest.
 Mrs. M. J. Stone and Miss Cox of Columbus, have returned to their homes, after a visit in this city.
 A most enjoyable meeting of the Young Ladies Social club was held at the home of Miss Elizabeth Buchanan. on Wednes- day afternoon of last week. Bid domino was the game indulged in.
 Miss Fannie Kohn has returned from Montgomery.
 Dr. and Mrs. Persons have returned to Montgomery, after several days spent in this city with friends.
 Miss Maggie Pearsons of Lafayette is visiting Mrs. w. M. Luckner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
SAMPLES SENT ANYWHERE
Informal Opening Show of Silk Costumes and Shirt Waist Dresses, Spring Sea-
 son, 1905.

This opening show is one that gives ns much pleasure, owing to the magnif- cent styles, and natty effects, all styles are exclusively our own, designed by our own designers and made up under our own supervision-At glance you will note the difference between our styles and what other merchants show, there is no skimpiness to the garments. skirts made full, and waist with lines that speak for themselves. We are showing Silk Blouses, Redingotes and Shirt Waist Styles. We will call your special attention to the new Chameleon Silks-they are three-toned imported glaze tafeta and most efective-the range of colors include every shade of the color card, at SIS. 50 to $45oo.
 Silk Suits Worth S25.OO for $10.05
 Made of elegant soft finish Taffeta Silks, waist shirred with mutton leg sleeve, skirts full and deep trimmed in pads to match
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Russian Women.

From Harper's Weekly.
 It is difficult for an American to under stand that freedom. as we know 1t, does not exist in Russia. There the legal po- sltion of woman is far from satisfactory She hardly ever belongs to herself. but is always under the tutelage of some one.
 As daughter the Russian woman is under the entire control of her parents. Her coming of age does not alter her po- sition. She simply changes the authority of her parents for the no less rigid au- thority of her husband As the Russian statute puts it: One person cannot rea- sonably be expected to fully satisfy two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
NEW DEPARTMENT-THIRD FLOOR.

AfL " CIt fAiN iHl@iA AiliND |
 Bobinet Ruffled Curtains, tape1 hems, fine mesh, lace trimmed ruffles, 31s yards long, l % worth $2.00 the pair. ... l.oo
 Bobinet Curtains with Batten- burg Insertion and ruffle, 3la yards long, worth S3.50, , % the palr... =. ........... -'Co
 Nottingham Lace Curtains, soft finished, beautiful designs, 31s yards long, worth DOC St.oV. ... ....'.-
 Irish Point Curtains, best net, pretty designs. 31a yards \ m long, worth $750, the pair. o'VV
 Renaissance Curtains, 31a yards long, beautiful designs, ' QQ worth $10.00, the pair. ..... s'Vo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Without Ceremony.

From Harper's Weekly.
 There is in Philadelphia a young archi- tect who, though entitled by birth and breeding to enter the sacred precincts of Quaker City society, has always affected a supreme indifference to social dstinc- tion, even going so far as to evince disinclination to observe the convention alties.
 This young man tells a good story on
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himself. It appears that when he had proposed to, and been accepted by, the young woman who is now his wife. he began at once to talk of the wedding ar rangements
 We will" suggested the young man. "do without some of the ridiculous fuss and-feather business of marriage; we will go away somewhere by ourselse my dear; there will be no flourish, no cards, no ceremony"
 Whereupon the girl indignantly inter- rupted with this observation:
 My dear, we may dispense with the flourish. but l shall certainly insist upon a ceremonyw
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such unlimited powers as that of hus- band and parent"
 The unlimited power of the parent Is withdrawn, and that of the husband sub sttuted. She cannot leave her lord even to visit neghboring town, without ''pass" from him. He names the time she Is permitted to stay, and at the end of that time she is bound to return or to get the pass renewed.
 A husband may appear In a court of law as a witness against his wife. but a wife is not allowed to appear against her husband. A womans evidence in Russia is always regarded as of less weight than that of a man.
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ters of the rhinoceros. To drive the in- truder away Snyder placed the dog in the stall and Daisy rushed toward the rat which apparently was much amused at the efforts of Smiles to eaten It.
 With little difficulty Daisy cornered the ,.,t and ended it's life. Smiles watched with satisfaction willie Daisy shook the raj which she held in her teeth. After Daisy had left the stall with her victim Smiles continued his dinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
The Juvenile Mind.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 What is an impulse?' asked the teacher.
 No answer.
 'It's something that comes to you sud- denly. Can you form a sentence contain ing the word? Any one may answer"
 "A snowball is an impulse" ventured the tlmid little girl with the curly hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

William H. Crane who took flying leap from comedy to serious drama when he came forward this season in Business is Business seems to have landed safe ly on his feet. Ills new play comes from the Comedie Francaise in Paris, where it crea,ed sensation It is a powerful drama that is now being seen in nearly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
ANNISTON.

I Anniston, February 25.-(Special)- Mrs. Charles Pitner returned to her home in Birmingham after pleasant visit to Mrs. Harry Weatherly. Mrs. Pitner was a most popular resident of Anniston several years ago, and received a very warm welcome.
 Mrs. Forest sproull returned Saturday to Memphis, after a visit to relatives here.
 Mrs. Morrow is the guest of Mrs. James Bapsley.
 Mrs. w. F. Brown has returned from Piedmont and Jacksonville
 Mrs. P w. Miller will be hostess for the Young Womans Missionary society this afternoon.
 Bridge parties are still interesting the ladies here. This fascinating game holds its own. and bids fair to do so for years to come.
 Mir Lou Baker spent yesterday in An nistou.
 MT and Mrs. Howard w. Sexton are again occupying their beautiful Tyler Hill home. They have been boarding during the winter at Mrs. Darden's
 Miss Edith McMillan is visiting in Rose.
 Mrs Edmund L. Teller has postponed her visit to Atlanta
 Mrs. William l.. Graves arrived this afternoon to be the guest of the Misses Sproull.
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enant Governor, Curtis Guild, Jr., the members of the Governors council and of ficers of the staff came to Springfield to witness the play. After the performance the Governor and his party were at ms request taken behind the scenes to per sonally extend congratulations to the players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

Runled Muslin Curtains, plain, taped hens. 8 yards long, H0o worth $100, the pair. COCO ooO
 Bobinet Ruffled Curtains, with lace insertion taped hems, yards long, worth $1.75, the goo pair... .........-''.
 Ruffled Muslin Curtains, taped hems. yards long, slightly QQo soiled, worth $1.50. the pair. ooO
 Heavy Nottingham Lace Cur tains, yards long, double twisted threads, pretty designs, 0Qo worth $1.50, the pair. ...... ooO
 72-inch Bleaehed Irish Damask, all pure linen, satin finished. 20c worth $1.25, the yard, ....... oVO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
A Big Sale of
 ........LaCe Curtains

$5ooo.oo worth of fresh, clean, new curtains on sale at about half price Just in time for your spring house clean ing-poles and fixtures free with $2.oo curtains and better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Cotton Goods to the Fore.

And now King Cotton regns supreme-The skill Of the cotton weavers is simply marvelIous-SIks and Wooens initiated so perfecty-Tis hard to tell which is which,
 big display tomorrow and some very special
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ADJUSTMENTS
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December and scored most pronounced success. So great has been the success or this charming opera that return dates have been arranged for the entire south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
Some Choice Values in House
 furnishings--=Big Savings.

Beached Huckaback Towels, pretty striped borders extra absorbent size 8x36 worth l2c each, the dozen oSc
 Heavy Turkish Towels, of double W ted threads hemmed size 18x36 full bleached. wort 35c each-25c
 18x36-inch soft finished German Linen Napkins hemmed ready for use worth $1.S0 the dozen-o8c.
 Marseilles design Bed Spread, pearl hemmed, guar anteed 10 fit worth $l.S0-0Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
JASPER.

Jasper February 25.-(Special) )AMr. r. M Long, who has been in Carrolton, Ga. for a few days. has returned to the city.
 Miss Tallye Haughton of Cordoya is the guest of relatives in Jasper.
 Miss Maude Lacy, who is attending school in Birmingham, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents here.
 Mrs. Chappell of Avondale is visiting her mother, Mrs. B, V. Morris.
 Mrs Oliver after a few weeks visit to MT. and Mrs A. A. Fuller, has re- turned to California.
 Miss Emma Huggns of Corona is vis- ting Miss Ella Davis.
 Mrs William Cooper of Carbon Hill is visiting her sister, Mrs, W. R. Richard son.
 Miss Mamie Newsome, who has been visiting Mrs. H. w. Cranford, has gone to Riverton for few days visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
$500 Yards of Chiffon Pongee, A New Dress Silk on Sale Monday Morning ata Spe-
 cial Price of soc a Yd.,
 Regular Price 75C.

We cannot guarantee this material to last throughout the day, owing to the strength of the value. It is soft, sheer silk, brown, green, blue and navy ground, small neat designs of white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26

all of the European capitals, and 1t IS not a bit like any of the works in which this genial actor has been seen in many years The main character is bad man and one with whom no one can have any sympathy. It is a character, however which any actor of ripened experience and knowledge of she technique Of the stage would give great deal to handle for the reason that it is rich in effects and opportunities.
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What should prove most delighttul entertainment is --s appc rance here or Viola Allen in 'The Winters Tale. MISS Allen has enjoyed an extraordinary per sonal success and an enormous prosperity since becoming a star. Her productions and companies have ~sen of tie very best quality and her good fortune in the selec- ton of plays have been remarkable. Dur ing the past six seasons. Miss Allen mas produced six plays. three modern and two classic dramas. The first of these were "The Christian" Tn the Palace of the King" and the Eternal City, and the latter, Shakespeare's comedies "Fwelfth Night" and "The Winters Tale"
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27-inch natural color eOo Pongee, pure silk.... ..... .OoO
 24-inch Pongee. guaranteed wa terproof, the latest for 1 m long coats; special. -. .,.. i'OV
 27-inch Pongee. eolored, heavy, with. with ronsh s@aaia1 surface raised S9c
 25-inch Crepe de Chine, heavy pure silk. al shades, for street Oro.;gs or evening wear 59c
 27-inch Oriental Silk, guaranteed waterproof, all shades; 7Ro
 19-inch Taffeta Black, E0o guarantee wear. ... .... .... cVO
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Other Special Values:

27-inch Taffeta Black, HEo guarantee wear. =. -... -. ooO
 36-inch Taffeta Black. Q0o guarantee wear. .... ...
 24-inch Messaline Taffeta, black, guarantee waterproof, soft m finish, pure silk.... .... .. A'00
 19.inch Peau de Soie, S0o black, all cilk. .... -. o0o
 19-inch La Leine Taffeta Silks, guarantee wear, all silks, d0o all shades; special ... .... oO
 24-inch Massaline Taffeta, black, guarantee ''@terproof, soft l .00 finished, pure silk. =. -. I'o0
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"A pieces Eolienne, silk o0a finish, all shades; special. %OC
 27 pieces Velvet Voile, spots, per feet imitation of embroidered linen, plain colors, new c0o weave. -. ... ......
 24 pieces Scotch Gingham-im- ported cloth, largo plaids, QEo new color combinations. -. c'0
 27 pieces Scotch Zephyr, checked with embroidery dotts, 1Ho fast colors, all shades. ..... ioo
 27-inch Chiffon Linen, guaran- teed pur' il linen, ep,sdl shrunk and soc
 45-inch Dress Linen, all shades, extremely soft finished, 7So pure llnen.... .... ..,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-26
The WOOIen Dress Goods Section Offers Splendid Values for
 TomOrroW's Buyers.

96-inch French Serge, H0o black, all wool.... .... ....coo
 Silk finished Henrietta, R0o black, all wool. .... .... ....ooO
 S6-inch Cheviot. sponged and staa, shr@nk' black all 59c
 54-inch Mohair, black H0o rich lustre; special. ... -. ooO 42.inch Fancy Voile, black, 7Eo faked, all wool. =. .... :. Ioc ,, 4s,incn Striped Strip Ampre' LOO
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s6-inch Albatross, all wool, So
 sS-inch French Batiste, all S0o wool, al shades, imported. cV0 sS-inch Shepard Plaids, all col ors, all eizes of H0c SS-inch Plaid Mohairs, ex- RQo tremely stylish.... -. ..oo0 38-inch Fancy or Plain Mohairs, rich luster, latest R0a design. =. .... .... .... :.
 3S-inch Storm Serges, steam sponged and shrunk. for EQo coat suits or separate skirts. ocO
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200 Walrus Hand Bags on Sale at SlOO.
 This lot of bags is extremely good value, s ln long, made of real warys with coin purse and card case Vienna handle Moire lined, worth regularly S2,OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-08

who failed of renomination. Under the law no elector is entitled to vote for more than three candidates for judge of the superior court when these are to be elect ed, as was the case this year. MT. Head was the only democratic nominee for this office which practically made his nomi- nation equivalent to an election Homer l.. Castle, who was brought into promi- nece by his attacks on the state treasury management, following the developments in the Enterprise National bank, was the prohibition nominee for superior court judge.
 Public Interest Centered.
 Public interest centered in the contest for state treasurer, for which the prin- cipal candidates were J. Lee Hummer, nominee of the republican and citizens parties, and William H. Berry, the can- didate of the democratic, prohibition. Lincoln and independent parties. Berry, CTS of Philadelphia, although his nomina- party on the ground that it was purely a local organization.
 lief Stewart was appointed by the gov- ernor to succeed the late Judge John Dean early last summer and was afterwardS nominated by the republican state conn mittee for the full term. He was nominal ted by the democrats, prohibition and all other political parties in Pennsylva- mia with the exception of the socialist and social labor parties, which had full tickets in the field for all the state offices voted for at todays election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-08
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETS.
President Roosevelt Extends Cons
 gratulations to British Society.

London, November "A great meeting of the British Foreign Bible society, held at Albert hall tonight, celebrated the completion of the centenary fund. white- law Reid, the American ambassador, who was one of the principal speakers read letter from President Roosevelt in which the President said:
 My Dear Ambassador-May l, through you, send my hearty congratulations to the British Foreign Bible society at it's centenary thanksgiving meeting. I trust that this gathering will stimulate worldwide interest in the translation and circulation of the Bible, and I am cer- tain that all persons having the good of mankind closely at heart, will feel for this effort the most sincere sympathy and good will"
 Ambassador Reid said 1t was his privi- lege to join personally in the congratula- tions to the society. but 1t was greater privilege to be the bearer of congratula- tions incomparably more important than his own. He said that while it was true that in the United Stares there was no state support of religion and that no pro- fession of faith was made in the consti- tuition, a moments glance over the facts of history would reassure one of the close moral kindship between the two great English speaking peoples
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-08
At the Bllou.

Daniel Ryan and his company presented "Othello' at the Bijou theatre last night to a rather small audience. The play was well staged the scenery being complete and the costumes correct "Othello' Is most difficult play for any but com pany of talented players to attempt, and 1t was not convincing at the Biiou last night One of the marked deficiencies of the performance was the enunciation of the actors, who mumbled their lines so that few words could be distinguished The play was presented. however, in a pretentious manner and was creditab ble at popular prices. In fact, all the re- vivals offered at the Bijou this week by MT Ryan are carefully staged and pro- duced in an expensive manner.
 The play for tonight will be Richard ILL" Mr. Ryan gave an excellent per formanee of "A Royal Lover'' Monday night. "Othello" was not so good, but in Richard lII'' and "Monte Crsto" the company will be seen to advantage. It is expected that Monte Cristo" will prove unusually popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-08
NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.
Labor Agent Gross Was Discharged
 From Custody.

Louis Gross, an immigration agent from New York, was arraigned before United States Commissioners Alex c. Birch yesterday, charged with committing a crime on the high seas. After hearing all the testimony. which was given through three interpreters, Assistant At torney W. H. Standifer. who represented the government, asked that Gross be dis charged as the evidence would not war rant the court in holding the defendant.
 The alleged assault is purported to have occurred on board one of the Savannah line steamers, while on it's way from New York to Savannah. on the person of one of the Hungarian woman who was on the ship.
 Gross lives in New York. He represents several firms in the south and conducts parties of emlgrants from New York to this section of the country.
 In the party brought last week there were twenty-one, composed chiefly of Poles Hungarlans and Italians. Yesterday during the hearing none of the witnesses against Gross could speak English and 1t was necessary to have an interpreter for every nationality represented
 The witnesses could neither speak Eng fish nor could they converse with each other and the testimony given by them was at times interesting and even amus- ing.