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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

That the members of the Giants
appreciate the magnificent work of
Mathewson Is shown in the presen-
tation Of fine diaomnd ring that
cost $4,000 to the invincible pitcher
by his teammates.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

The pjunting department at Prince
ton is undergoing needed repairs.
Thus far the Tigers have developed
a mediocre set of kickers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

Willie Lewis, the New York boxer,
will fight as a welterweight hereafter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

There's tempest in the baseball
teapot out west. Attempt Is being
made in the Western Association to
drop Denver and Pueblo on account
of the railroad mileage wasted in
getting to them. Denver fans are
greatly excited.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

Parson Davies is of the opinion that
Jeffries could have disposed of John
l.. Sullivan in five rounds when the
mighty John L. was In the zenith
of his prowess "As a matter of
fact" says the Parson, Bob Fftzsim-
mons would have had a rafting easy
time with the honored John L., de-
spite the belief to the contrary. The
Parson declares that never in the
history of the world were scroppers
so deadly clever in accuracy and
power of punching as now.
Thos. j. Gallagher, of Chicago and
Edward Mclaughlin, Of New York,
will play a match game of 18-inch
balk line billiards, two shots in baik,
in New York, beginning Oct. 9. They
will play 1900 points in blocks 800.
Battling Nelson's troubles on the
Coast did not end after he had put the
favorite son to sleep. Nelson has
been forced to sue the men who took
the pictures of the fight for $1,000.
which was to be the winners share
as one third interest in the moving
pictures.
orsemen have finally come to the
conclusion that shorter races are nee
essary on the trotting turf. From
present indications it would appear
that all of the races next season, on
the grand circuit, will be two in
three instead of three in five.
Well, it looks as though the Ath-
letics had secured a strange hold on
the American League pennant and
will fight it out with the Giants for
the worlds championship honors af-
ter all.
The pjunting department at Prince
ton is undergoing needed repairs.
Thus far the Tigers have developed
mediocre set of kickers.
Willie Lewis, the New York boxer,
will fight as welterweight hereafter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

A baseball team that is absolutely
unique has been contributed to the
diamond by Geo. Van Tassel, of
Girard, Pa. The team is made up en-
tirely of Mr.. Van Tassers sons. Mr..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

An interesting legal point has been
raised by Jack Costigan, a fighter of
the mixed ale variety. Costigan and
AL Kelley boxed a limited number of
rounds for points at Westville, Conn
Suddenly Kelly's right arm shot up
ward and landed on Costigan's chin
having him out for the count. Since
that moment Costigan AYERS he has
been partly paralyzed and at one time
ii was thought he would die from the
effects of the blow. He has sued KEEL
ley for $4,000 damages.
Jas. R. Keene has decided not to
retire his great race horse Sysonby
but will again race him upon the Met
ropolitan tracks in 1906.
Twenty years ago Henry v. Lucas
sought to promote a rival base ball
league called the Union Base Ball AS
ISOLATION in st. Louis. After spend
ing his fortune, the association went
to pieces. Last week Lucas was APP
pointed inspector of the street depart
Lucas is a descendant of one of the
oldest and wealthiest families in St
Louis.
There is a possibility that a race
meet may be held at Libertyville
near Chicago, after all. Condor and
Celia are considering short meet
without any betting, in order not to
disappoint the horsemen who shipped
there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

If the Chicago White Sox do any
after-season playing( it ino all prob
ability will be with the Cleveland
Napoleons-that is, if the Maps can
muster enough players without re-
sorting to the hospital.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

80 Riverside Avenue. Ground Floor.
$lsSo-New room modern cottage
at 1121 Alice avenue, for a few days.
We offer this place for 1880: terms.
300 bash, SIS per month Including
interest. This Ia better than rent.
s22so--Three acres in Greenacres
with new room house: lots Of small
truit; lawn; trees: water piped In
mouse. This is fine buy Look 1t up.
Double corner in Union Park, $500
cash $50 and balance easy.
Inside lot in Union Park. 5000: easy
terms.
Double corner in Lidgerwood Park
$3.50; $50 cash.
JAMES =. 01Ax,
702 First Avenue. Main a2O.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

F. Fl. Curtiss,. formerly of the I'm
iversity of Texas, will have charge
of the University of Pennsylvania
wrestling team which will compete
this winter in dual wrestling meets
with many eastern colleges.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

In the opinion of Tim Murnane
Connie Mack is the ''ablest and most
diplomatic manager in base ball
Aren't all winning managers able and
diplomatic, as well as a few other
things of the same sort?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

Entered at Spokane.
Wash. as second
class matter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-10-12

Kid Scaler says that Parker talks
too much and does no fighting. III
he wants a fight with me why don't
he come through with the coin,
states Scaler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
S. A. E. DANCE.

The Birmingham Alumni of the s. A. E. fraternity have issued invitations to their dance to be given Wednesday evening, December 27. A complete list of the young women could not be secured owing to a great number of visiting girls. so invitations were issued only to men, as all young ladies are invited.
 The following are patronesses; MT. and Mrs. George B. Kelley. MT. and Mrs. I. W Sibley, Mir and Mrs. T. c. Thompson, MT. and Mrs. H. B. Gray, MT. and Mrs. Bradley J. Saunders, MT, and Mrs. Henry Dean, MT and Mrs. Collet Munger, MT. and Mrs. Gus Wilherson. Mir. and Mrs. Porter Walker, MT. and Mrs. William M. Walker. MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison, MT and Mrs. Will Hughes. MT. and Mrs. James Weatherly MT and Mrs Syden- ham Moore, MT. and Mrs. Jim Hughes, MT and Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., MT and Mrs. Sydenham Smith. MT, and Mrs ". P. c. Harding. MT. and Mrs. w. A. Chenoweth. MT. and Mrs. Fred C. Wink Ter, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Grider, MT. and Mrs Eugene I. Brown, MT. and Mrs E. T. Wilcox, MT. and Mrs. S. S. Joy. MT. and Mrs. Charles c. Brown, MT. and Mrs. H. A. Drennen MT. and Mrs. T. H. Joy, Mir. and Mrs. S. A. Benton. MT. and Mrs. c. A. Stillman, Mir and Mrs. Ernest Redd, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Northington, MT. and Mrs. W. J. Camerson, Jr., MT. and Mrs W. B. Leedy. Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
TO MRS. BUSH.

The following from the Thursday issue of the Mobile Register. will be of much social interest,"
 The arrival of Mrs T. G. Bush yes- terday in her private car from Birming- ham was the inspiration for the beauti- full luncheon at which Mrs. Charles A, Mohr entertained at ? o'clock in her hon or In point of eloquence this luncheon was unsurpassed, the environments or Mrs. Mohrs refined and charming per sonality breathing an atmosphere throughout the home which made it ideal for the entertainment of the fifteen lovely women who were guests. Mrs. Monr chose red for her color tone, the hand some Royal Ponciana being an appro- priate flower to vie with the beauty which looked upon it, for Mrs T. G. Bush, the guest of honor, looked the true aris- tocrat in a gown of black lace over white. Her daughter, Mrs. w. D. Nesb1tt, was gowned in delicate green; Miss Annie Williams of Birmingham in lilac chlt- fon, embroidered in orchids. and Mrs T. G. Bush, Jr., of Birmingham, in grey cloth. These, with their lovely hostess, and eleven of Mobiles handsome repre- sentatives-Mrs. J. B. Waterman, Mrs. E. B Bondurant, Mrs. Rhett Goode, Mrs. Georgia Gage, Mrs. H. T. Inge, Mrs Gay lord B. Clark, Mrs. C. P. Marshall, Mrs. B. B Boone, Mrs. Charles Hopkins, Mrs R. A. Sadler and Mrs H. G. Donald formed a bunch of formidable rivals that made these royal flowers a little uncer- tain in their beauty, although they oceu- nied the center of the table The richest of cut glass and silver added a sparkle to inc table, which was only excelled by inc witty repartee exchanged among the consenial party of Mobile and Birming- hams brightest women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
CARTER-CLARkE.

The marriage of Mrs. Susie Mudd Clarke and Mr. J. Rivers Carter, which will take place on the afternoon of January "A, will be an event of unusual social inter- est. the ceremony to be performed at the brides residence 500 South Twenty-ninth street It will be witnessed by only the immediate family, and immediately after ward MT. Carter and his bride will leave for New Orleans and the southern coast, although they do not intend to go as far south as Florida.
 The engagement, for some weeks an open secret among their many friends, has been of widespread interest not only in Birmingham but throughout the state. Mrs Clarke. as Miss Susie Mudd was brilliant belle, and her approaching mar riage to MT. Carter is now without TO- nance, as he was one of the most de- voted admirers of her girlhood. She is a notably handsome woman, tall and queen- ly in appearance, and possessing the qualities that have drawn to her count less friends in sincere admiration. The Mudd family, so conspicuous in soclal life and ip the public service of the state, increases the interest in Mrs. Clarke wedding. She Is a sister of Mrs. Flor ence Earle Jordan and of Mrs. William A. Walker, and the family connection IS unusually large. Mrs. Clarke is an aunt of Mrs. Henry Bramlette Gray and Mrs. Allan Wardlaw Haskell.
 MT Carter Is one of the best known men in Birmingham. He has made this city his home for about twenty years, and has wide circle of friends. He is member of the clubs and exceedingly popular so- cially. He was appointed postmaster under the Roosevelt administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
BELL-WIL SON.

The wedding of Miss Native Wilson of Chattanooga to MT. Frank Howe Bell of Birmingham will be one of the prominent social events of the mid-winter It will be solemnized on the evening of Janu- ary 10 at the residence of the brides pa rents, 3l3 Vine street. the ceremony to take place at 8 o'clock, and a reception to follow. Several hundred invitations have been issued, and there will be many out-of-town guests
 Miss Wilson will have for her maid of honor Miss Daisye Estes of St. Augustine. Fla, and Mrs. Frederick Lowery of Chat tanooga will be matron of honor, MT. Bells best man will be Mr. Frederick Wilson and the other attendants will be Miss Blanche Bell of Atlanta and MT. Hill Ferguson of Birmingham. Little Del Low cry will be flower girl. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Dr. T. P. Bell of Atlanta. father of the bridegroom. The details of the wedding will make 1t one of the prettiest of the season. the rainbow colors to be used throughout the decorations.
 Miss Wilson is one of the most attrac tive and popular young women in Chat tanooga, and she Is greatly admired in Birmingham, where she visited A season or two ago. Mr. Bell Is city editor of The Age-Herald. and has a host of friends who will be interested in his wedding both In the newspaper and social world. MT. and Mrs. John Fletcher, MT. and 1 Mrs. Alfred s. Andrews, MT. and Mrs. Berry Baugh and Miss Mary Ruth Me Lester of Birmingham will attend the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Society In town will be quite depleted during the week by the country house parties which will be well attended. The largest and most brilliant house party of the week will be given by MT and Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry at "River View" their country seat near Franklin, Tenn. The party will leave Birmingham tomor- BOW and will arrive at River View tomor- row evening. MT. and Mrs. Mayberry have planned most delightful week, al- though the gaieties will be informal. There will be dinner dances every evening, and the days will be filled with motoring and driving about the lovely country road ways. Besides the many bright features of the week, there will be the informal bowling provided in the private alley which has been built at "River View" one of the most complete and beautiful country houses in Tennessee. Typlcally colonial it combines the beauty and spaciousness of the old southern mansion with the modern completeness that has made country life in America so desir- able.
 MT. and Mrs. Mayberry since leaving Birmingham have spent most of their time at -RlVer NleWf altnouSn ldSl sunn- mer they leased house near Asheville, N. C., and passed several months there at a beautiful old place on the Vernon road. "River View is just outside of Franklin, and the Birmingham party to be enter tained there during the week will be aug mented by the guests from Franklin who are to be invited to meet them on sev- eral occasions.
 The party will include Miss Louise Walker, Miss Carrie Cobbs. Miss Emma Leedy, Miss Kate Smith, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss George Weatherly, Miss Bes- sic Jemison, Miss Daisy Moody, Miss Florence Dawson, Miss Eva Conner. Miss Belle DeBardeleben, Miss Susie McLes- ter, MT. T. J. Watson, MT. J. T. Stoke ly, Mr. H. c. Sibels, MT. George T. Egg gleston, MT. Charles M. Spencer, MT. Rob- ert Brown, Mir. c. M. Williamson, MT. Chase Perkins, MT. William Johnston, Dr. Norborne Cooke, Mir. W. A. Porter, MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTY.

Among the festivities of Christmas week in which Birmingham people will be interested is large house party to be entertained at Tuscaloosa by Miss Hattie and Miss lone Snedecor in their fathers lovely old mansion on Jemison Place. The guests will be Miss Annie Caldwell John ston of Memphis, Miss Irene Denney of Woodlawn Miss Madelaine Kesmodel of Carbon Hill, Miss Lucy Bickley and Miss Hulda Horton of Birmingham MT. J. R. Rutland, Auburn, MT. P s. Haley, Jasper MT. H. B. Somerville, Aliceville; Mr. S.. T. Moffat Columbia, g. C.; MT. c. W. Snedecor, Selma; MT. W. N. Sharp and MT. Henry F. Jernigan, Birmingham
 On Friday afternoon, December 29 the Rev. and Mrs. James G. Snedecor will be at home in honor of the Christmas guests and several hundred invitations have been issued to what promises to be a brilliant reception. MT. and Mrs. J. A. Campbell of Atlanta will assist in receiv- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
HILLMAN HOSPITAL,

The board of managers of Hillman hos- pital, having finished the canvass begun some time ago, desires to express its deep appreciation of the generous response with which the appeal met. It found the peo- pie of Birmingham full of the milk of human kindness, with an ear ever ready to hear a call in sweet charitys name, and the donations were general and very liberal. They came not only from indi- viduals, but also from various associa- tions representing all the professions and associations of the business world Among them are: Paper Hangers union No. 5s. Trades Council. Maccabees, Scot tish Rite Masons, Master Plumbers as- sociation, United Mine Workers QocaD, Magis city Lodge I. O. O. F., PAP, Ever green Lodge No. 27, United Mine Workers of Palos, Juanita Lodge of Red Men, Pat tern Makers association, Jefferson Val ley Lodge Knights of Pythias, No. Il, Musicians Protective association.
 The entire amount collected was s6445 This was applied to the debt incurred for the building, thereby reducing the amount so greatly as to relieve the management of any immediate pressure The bequest of the late Dr. Smith, which Is to be paid In installments of s10VJ each February for five years, will also be used for this pur- pose The incubus of debt once removed. the board feels that an increased amount of charity is possible, and will rejoice to apply all efforts and all gifts to the run ming expenses of the institution with en- larged capacity for good.
 The board wishes also to thank the charitable women who assisted in the arduous work of soliciting. Among these are: Mrs. J. w. Bush. Mrs. Morgan Smith, Mrs. Benners, Mrs. Ed Williams, Mrs
 Smith Cullom, Mrs. C. A. Tyson, Mrs. Jo- seph McLester, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Rogan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
DECATUR.

Decatur, December 23.-(Special)-The most charming home wedding of the Christmas season was that of Miss Mary Echols to MT. Council Baker Elliott which took place at the lovely home Of the parents of the bride, MT. and Mrs James Echols, on East Grant street, New Decatur. Wednesday evening at s5o o'clock, Rev. Dr. s. F. Wasson, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating, Ine parlors, halls And dining rooms were peau- tifully decorated with smilax, palms ferns. mistletoe and holly. \.
 MT. and Mrs. w. B. Allen are at nome after a visit to Montgomery
 Mrs. F. B. Martin and cnlidren are visiting at Nashville during the holi- days.
 Mir. and Mrs. John l.. Brock and son, John L. Brock, ,Jr., are at home from New Mexico.
 Mrs. l.. P. >Troup has returned from a visit to Birmingham.
 Miss Johnnie Gill of Huntsville, is wis., ting her brother. Harry Hill.
 Mrs. Lenard Hobart has returned to Birmingham after a visit to relatives in Decatur.
 Invitations have been issued to the com ing wedding of Miss Lillie Johnson of Hartselle, to MT. John Dutton of New Decatur, January at the home of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
STATE SOCIAL.
MOBILE.

Mobile, December 23.-(Special)- l)-The marriage of Miss Maria Burgess and MT. Albert Peyton Bush which occurred Thursday evening, carried a string of entertainments in It's train and 1t is doubt ful if any wedding in Mobile has evsr occasioned the interest of this one. To begin with the two families are promi- nent in Mobile and Alabama, and Miss Burgess and MT. Bush are both very popular personally and have taken lead ing part in society. Miss Burgess Is not only handsome but dresses beautiful ly and adds to her social charms many talents One of MT. Bush's friends said of him a day or so ago that he Is the most popular man in town. While a sweeping assertion many share this be- lief.
 If was a foregone conclusion that MT. Burgess would give his daughter, whom ht odolizes, the lhandsomest wedding pos sible and Miss Burgess artistic taste with a few skilful friends to carry out her ideas, which called for lavish use of American Beauty roses, created re- suit to be remembered by those In the church Thursday evening. It were prop ably DaQ taSte to Sptdh VI eiiS rousseau and of the handsome presents but Dame Rumor says nothing handsomer has ever been seen in Mobile
 Mise Burgess and MT. Bush had also surrounded themselves with most at- tractive wedding party. Mrs J. B. water man, herself & bride of month, ana Mrs Culpepper Exum of Birmlngham' were matrons of honor, the maid or honor Miss Edith English of New York' ana
 Amanda Moore Grace Bestor, Jessie Whiting' heieh Clarke MT. Bush's best man was MT. Morris Bush of Birmingham, and his eroomsmen, Messrs. o. F. Cawthorn, Jr., Bush Dupree of TexarKana, Tex; Percy pettus, Glen E. Armspaugh, Erskine Ramsay of Birmingham and T. G. Bush, Jr.. of Birmingham; J. c. Bush, Jr The ushers were Messrs. Culpepper hxum' of Birmingham: Estes Baker. A. w. Brooks, F. J. Buck, W. D. Nesbitt Of Rirnine.ham and E. M. Robinson.
 Three entertainments preceded the we'd dine MT. and Mrs. E. M Robinson en- tertaining at supper Monday night; Miss Jessie whiting at dinner Tuesday and Mrs. Goode's supper following the re- hearsal Wednesday evening.
 The out of town guests, in addition to those on the bridal party, were MT. ana Mrs T. c. Bush, Miss Annie Williams, MT. and MrS. w. D ANVspiSe' "t' and Mrs. Carmichael all of Birmingham.
 At the wedding Thursday evening, the matrons of honor wore their own bridal gowns. the bridesmaids were in white net with American Beauty trimmings, and Miss Ethel Burgess. the young sister or the bride, was maid of honor, wearing Mabel Goode and Miss Charlotta Turner at the other In the dining room ivory roses were used as decorations and two course luncheon serve during the eve ming. Assisting in this room were Mrs. E M Robinson Misses Ethel Hodgson, peba Neville. Helen and Mamie Triplett, and Carrie Knox of Anniston
 At midnight MT. and Mrs. Bush left on a private car for Florida to De apsent several weeks. On their return they will t..n house in a fiat on Government street. until their new home is built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24


 Anniston, December 23.-(Special )-Mrs John B. Knox and Miss Carrie Knox re- turned Tuesday morning from New oYrk where they have been since they reached the United States after visit of six months of foreign travel. It is with the greatest pleasure their friends welcome them. The closing of the Knox home is a disaster in the social life of our city, and its opening cause of rejoicing. Miss Knox will make her debut this winter The Knox home, which Is being hand somely remodelled. will not be com pleted until January.
 Miss Louise Cobb has re.n~ned from New York, where she has spent some- time.
 Miss Mary Gardner returned from Bir- mingham Saturday night, after de- lightful visit to friends and relatives
 Miss Margaret Lea will leave for Rome, where she will remain during the hol- idays.
 Miss Hillyer will spend Christmas with relatives in Atlanta, and other ponts in Georgia.
 Mrs. Williams sproull of staunton, Va, is visiting her mother, Mrs. James Laps- ley, on Tyler Hill.
 Mrs. Scott RobertS/ of Nashville, arrives this week to spend the holidays with gown of white net trimmed in rose buds. All the attendants carried Amer ican Beauty roses. The bride was never handsomer than on this occasion She wore an imported lace gown, diamond or naments and little veil caught with orange blossoms and carried an oblong bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley Mr. Morris Bush of Birmingham, brother of the groom was best man. Rev. c. F. Carr performed the ceremony. The re- ception which followed was on the same lavish scale that characterized all the de- tails of this wedding. The drawing room was decorated in brides roses and tho bride and groom received congratulations standing under d canopy of these flowers. In the library American Beauty roses were used and the two punch bowls stood under umbrellas made of these roses. Miss Mary Morris Clarke and Miss Caroline George presided at one bowl and Miss her parents, Mir. and Mrs T. L. Robinson on Leighton avenue. Mrs. Roberts as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mir Erskine Ramsay will spend the holidays with his parents at Greens burg, Pa.
 Mr. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum have returned from Mobile.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Butt have ar rived on the Oceanic from Liverpool, Eng, and left Washington last night for Augusta, Ga., where they will spend the holidays. MT. and Mrs. Butt will come to Birmingham for New Years week and will be with MT. E. W. Barrett on High land avenue. Mrs. Butt is sister of Mr. Barrett.
 Representative Oscar Underwood and Mrs. Underwood have returned from Washington for the holidays.
 A delightful surprise party was given to Miss Libbie Williams in honor of her birthday at her home on Eighth avenue The house was tastefully decorated in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24
MR. AND MRS SAUNDERS TO
 GIVE DG MING COTILLON

dominoes and gay little masques until the hour for unmasking. Z
 The details of the cotllon will be most picturesque. and danced in the beautiful ballroom at the Hillman. with the palm garden so attractive rendezvous for the gay maskers, it will possess the fascin- ating charm not found m the ordinary CO., tillon. Society likes to get itself up in costume and domino ball gives it a fine opportunity for masquerading without so much endless worry as is frequently the case with what is called the paint and powder balls, and those big costume af- fairs that are beautiful but no end of trouble.