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orated. the flowers and ferns being cen trasted and con bined with such good eff feet as to make the decorations a dis tinct and charmng feature. Palms, grace ful ferns, smilaX and cosmos were used in the decoration of the entire lower floor.
 The spacious verandas were enclosed and were brilliantly illuminated. The guests were received by Mir and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Anna Stokely, the grooms mother; MT. and Mrs. T. II. Lake, MT. and Mrs. Swann, MT. and Mrs. Devereux Lake, Misses Bessie and Margaret Lake. MT. and Mrs. rem. all beine out-of-town guests and relatives.
 The drawing room where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. w. c. Johnson. rector of St. Marys-on-the-H High lands, had erected an altar effect in the bay window, which was banked with ferns and white cosmos and brilliantly lighted with m.py cand,eS.
 Mr. Edward DeVereux Smith and MT. Sydney D. Smith, brothers of the bride. were the rbbon-bearers and led the way for the bridal party. The bride was met at the foot of the stairs by her father, on whose arm she entered the drawing room, and the groom was attended by his brother, MT. j1mes Stokely. from Ten nessee, who acted as best man.
 The bride wore white satin bridal robe, elaborately designed and trimmed III uucItSS anu IbSt punt ihNt. 'hc Noic a long veil, which was caught with or ange blossoms. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley.
 The matron of honor was Mrs Edward Devereux Smith the brides sister. who was Miss Florrie Graves, and is one of the most beautiful women of the south. She wore a white gown of meseine, trimmea attractve'y in real lace. She carried q lovely bouquet ot pink cosmos and ferns.
 After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Smith and the bride and groom received the guests In the drawlngroor
 A buffet supper was served in the din- room, where the cosmos were used entirely, their golden Centers toning beau- tifully with the green back ground of ferns.
 The brides table was covered with a lace centerpiecc over green satin. In the center of the table there was a large bowl filled with white cosmos and ferns. The bon bon were served white slip pers and silver baskets. Candles added brilliancy to the table.
 Cosmos were also used lavishly in the library where the beautiful bridal cake was cut.
 The wedding gifts, which were among the most numerous ana costly ever re- ceived n the city, were shown in the sit- ting room.
 The punch was served in the den, which was attractiveiy decora ted. earring out the white and green idea.
 Mir and Mrs. Stokely left at late hour for an eastern trip. Mrs. Stokely wore a tailored gown of blue cloth with blue hat.
 Since Mrs. Stokely's graduation few years ago she has been a social favor ite in PirmingL am. Her charming person. ality and loveable disposition. combined
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Travelling Man Has Close Call.

Meridian, Mss Ootoher 10.-'Special.)- John Harmon, travelling salesman of this city, narrowly escaped from drown ing in Leaf river near Elllsville, today, while driving 'l-ough the interior. He found the river very high but thought he could Ord it ara ordered the driver to make the atten.,i The buggy filled with water and sanN, carrying Harmon be- heath it. He ex;r.cated himself, drifted to a low hanging tree and pulled himself up. Divesting himself of his coat he swam safely to shore. The negro climbed on top of the buggy and guided the horses to dry land. Harmcns JOSS is $50 in cash and a like amount in baggage he car ried.
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BRILLIANT MUSICALE.

One of the most attractive events of the week was the brilliant musicale given by Mir and Mrs. Bruce Brewer at the Country club.
 The entire building was brilliantly light ed and artistically decorated. The musl~ cale was given in the large ball room, and the stage was beautifully arranged. MT. Oscar Seage of Chattanooga, one of the best known young southern musicians, rendered delightful programme
 Later in the evening buffet supper was served. MT and Mrs. Brewer were assted in receiving by their sister, Mss Flora Loveman of Chattanooga. Mrs. Brewer wore a lovely white luce gown, and Miss Loveman's gown was white crepe de chine.
 MT and Mrs. Brewer have only lived in this city a few years but have already a large circle of friends in the city.
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BID EUCHRE CLUB.

A number of young society women gath cred at the Hillman yesterday morning and formed a club to be known as the Bid Euchre club to meet every two weeks at the home of the members.
 The following young women are mem bers: Miss Linly Graham, Miss Luetta Gregg, Miss Nellie Gregg. Miss Mary Ware, Miss Margaret Mccormack, Miss Maybelle Roden, Miss Edna Moore, Miss Lucile Lane, Miss Alberta FNilghum Miss Emma T. Reid Miss Louise Walker, MISS Mary Ruth McLester, Miss MarJory Weatherly. Miss Anna Van Hoose, Miss Nellie Nabers, Mrs. John Enslen. Mrs Berry Baugh, Mrs. Henry Dean. Mrs Pope Seals.
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RECORD OF THE COURTS.
Circuit Court.

The docket in the cirucit court was dis posed of at 10 o'clock yesterday morning owing to the attorneys being engaged in other courts all cases set in the circuit court for today were continued with t&e exception of Timothy Hennessey vs. Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany in which the parties agreed to Judgment for the plaintiff for the sum of sl5O
 The case of Steiner Brothers vs. P. G. Bowman, which occupied the whole day Tuesday, resulted in a mistrial
 Circuit Court Docket. The following docket is set for today ia the circuit court
 Dolly Moore Vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, damages Frank Washington vs. W. II. Graham, ds1iages; Clara Due vs E. L. Edwards, damages; Fred Herrcll vs. Michael Cliff, ford damages; Oliver Howell vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the city court, the case of II. T. Langford vs. Union Ma chine and Foundry company was settled yesterday morning without going to the jury.
 J.. w. John. pro ami Birmingham Realty company and B. O. Watkins, on trial
 First Division Docket.
 The following docket is set in the first division of the city court today
 Samuel r. Keith, administrator. Vs Alabama Great Southern railroad com lpany, damages Andrew J. Goggans vs. Southern Railway company. damages; B. G. Rial vs. North Birmingham, num- cipal corporation. damages; s. F. Dacus vs. North Birmingham. municipal cor operation. damages; l.. W. Owen vs. North damages.
 Second Division
 In the second division of the city court yesterday the case of W. A. Yancey vs. Southern Railway company was settled by agreement by judgment for the iplaintirf for the sum of $l00.
 In the case of Ed Barron vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company the jury is still out.
 Burney Kittrick vs. Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company. on trial
 Second Division Docket. The following docket is set Tor today 3n the ,econd division of the city court: Ed Prickett Vs North Birmingham, a
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SOCIE ET'Y
BY EMMA TOULMIN REID.
 Bell Telephone 1897.
w c. A. PROGRAMME.


 The board of managers of the Young Women's Christian association have an- nonnced that tho services of Miss Jessie P, Arnold of Louisville. Ky. have been secured for the management of this work, and she has arranged an interesting and instructive programme of study and recre- ation.
 There will be classes in English. writ ing. arithmetic. French, German. book keeping. stenography, physical culture and Bible study.
 Domestic science will include instruction in cooking, sewing. millinery, raffla and wood carving.
 Ornamental arts will include piano. vio- lin, sketching, painting and elocntion. Sunday Morning-Bible class.
 Monday. 7:S0 p. m.-French and physi- cal culture The Pollock Stephens insti tute having loaned the use of their gym naslum for this purpose
 Tuesday Noon-Song service.
 Tuesday, 7:3O D. m.-Shakespeare class, with lectures from local talent
 Wednesday, 7;S0 D. m.-Freneh and phys ical culture.
 Thursday-Prayer meeting at the hotel, led by different ministers of the city.
 Friday No0n-Song service, and at o'clock social.
 Speciai attention paid to events
 An employment bureau and board dtree- tory are installed to secure position and find homes for strangers.
 committee to visit the sick or dis tressed. The regular daily lunches are served and on Saturday nights supper; 2S92 lunches were served in September, an average Of 115 girls have supper Satur- day nights The hotel can accommodate thirty. average price $250 to s q week. The demand for more room is very urgent. The two departments cooperate to in- clude comforts and recreation to the many young women of the city
 The following ladies are members of the board of directors Mrs. E. T. Taliferro, Mrs C. r Orr, Mrs. l. N. McLester, Mrs. W. NJ Walker, Mrs. Frank Nelson. Mrs. John Cartwright, Mrs. Robert Cecil, Mrs. c. T. Randall, Mrs T. G. Bush, Miss An nie Williams. Mrs. Walter Beasley, Mrs James Bowron Mrs c. P. DeShazo, Mrs A. B. Elford Mrs. $. r. Enslen, Mrs. VII liam Hardie, Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston, Mrs. & P Moore. Mrs. R. s. Munger Mrs. L D Steele Mrs. T. O. Smith.
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STOKELY-SMITH.

The wedding of Miss Kate Smith and MT. Jehu Thomas Stokely, which took place last evening at S:3O o'clock, was a brilliant social event and one Of h. terest throughout the state owing to the prominence and popularity of both the bride and groom.
 The guests were limited in number, be- ing restricted to relatives and intimate friends.
 I he handsome home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. Addison G. Smith, on South Nineteenth street. which has been the center of pleasure since the gifted young daughter has grown to charming young womanhood, was elaborately dec-
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DENTAL SOCIETY FORMED.

The students of the Birmingham. Dental college met yesterday in the lecture room of the college and organized a society to be known as the Merrill Dental Society, an association for promotion of the pro fesslon knowledge and interest of It's members.
 The name was chosen in honor oi pr. Charles A. Merrill who holds the char of Dental Pathology and Therapeutics in the school
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with many talents, make her distinct acquisition to the married set.
 MT. Stokely Is originally from Tennes- sec, but for the past few years has made this city his home. He Is rising young lawyer and is member of the well known firm Weatherly & stokely.
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CULTURE CLUB.

There will be a meeting of the Culture club this morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. Charles Roberts on South Thirteenth ave n11p
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the guest of Mrs. John Enslen on Tenth avenue. Mrs. Enslen will entertain in her honor.
 The Clonian club will meet on Friday at o'clock with Mrs l.. J. Haley at Fountain Heights.
 The dinner party to be given this even ing in honor of Miss Charlotte Walker of the "One Parole" company at the Jeff ferson theatre. will be an attractive event and will be composed of many former residents of Galveston, who are friends of Miss Walker.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Fern and chill dren of Mobile are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. John L. Parker. They attended the Smith Stokely wedding last night
 MT. Ind MT. T. II. Lake of Mobile are the guests of MT. and Mrs. James A. Going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-11

The opening of the Olym- plan Cafe has been deferred until today, il a. m.
 BALABANOS BROS, Props.
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STOLEN

n buggy, from Avenue and 22nd st. about q o'clock yesterday evening. Liberal reward will he paid if returned to NJ. M. Massey, care of W. S. Brown, second Ave.
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Criminal Court Docket.

All forms of scrofula, salt rheum and eszema are cured by Hoods Sarsapa- rilla. the blood purifier
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The following docket is set Tor today 3n the second division of the city court
 Ed Prickett Vs. North Birmingham, a
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J. w John. pro ami vs. Birmingham Realty company and B. O. Watkins, on
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In the first division of the city court. the case of II. T. Langford Vs. Union Ma chine and Foundry company was settled yesterday morning without going to the
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these in turn can take their share of the
manufactures of the east and so that it
Will be plain that the railroads shall not
be owners of coal lands. grain lands or any
business enterprises, and that the small
producer shall have an equal chance with
the large"
He closed with the declaration that, al
though he considered the railroad men
more capable of regulating rates, he was
willing to permit the experiment of a rate
making campaign to be made because OF
the popular demand. He added, however.
Il am absolutely and unequivocalIy OPP
posed to giving them that power without
provision for. broad and general court
revision. to which the shipper and carrier
can appeal when the rate designated Is IN
fair TO either. / hold to such a revision
OF the court, since the history of the inter-
state commerce commission has shown TO
my mind that the power of the court to
review its decisions has simply saved
this country from the experience of Euro
pean countries, That experience has shown
that determinations of a more serious ma
ttTe than We have exist, and proves con-
elusively that the results coming to US,
had the interstate commerce commission
the power to enforce it's decisions, would
have been disastrous beyond comparison
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EXAMINATION OF sHoNTs.
Many Questions Answered by Canal
Commission Chairman.


Chairman Theodore P. Shonts of the is tn
milan canal commission. under examination
all day yesterday by the Senate canal COM
mittee. answered questions technical and
personal concerning the plans for the con-
struction of the great waterway and his
relations to the organization. Incidentally
he left the inference that he would gladly
sever his connection with the Clover Leaf
route if this was demanded of him, but
that he would not take his family to the
isthnlus. He gave former Chief Engineer
Wallace a good record, and said that he
was entitled TO consideration in the matter
of taking his family to the isthmus. Mr..
Shonts touched upon nearly every subject
on which other witnesses were examined
and closed by urging Congress to tekc
action Immediately on the type of canal to
be constructed. He said that economical
procedure on the part of the canal COM
mission demanded such action.
Mr.. Morgan asked the witness what he
should do IL the President told him he
must move to the isthmus and live there,
and -t-s-teke the members of his family
there and compel them to live there.
II don't know replied Mr.. Shonts. "A
man must be just to his family
Ought not Mr. Wallace to have the same
considerations" asked Mr.. Morgan.
Mr. Shonts said he thought Mr.. Wallace
had the same right to consideration. and
called attention to the fact that he never
had criticised Wallace's action.
Mr.. Morgan pursued the inquiry, demand
ing of Mr.. Shonts statement as to what
his course would be IL the President in
sisted that he should take his family to the
fsthnus. and the witness said he could not
afford to do so, for the reason that the
future prospects of his children would be
impaired He could not conceive of the
condition arising under which the President
would command him to take his family to
the isthmus.
IIa said again In reply To other af,est,ans
that he could see no reason why Mr.. Wal
lace should<not have been given confsid-
Grafton In regard to family matters.
Neither can ], declared Mr.. Morgan.
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JUDGE GRIGGs ELECTED.
Chairman of Democratic Congressional
Committee

Representative ]. NJ. Griggs of Georgia
was unanimously chosen chairman of the
democratic congressional committee at q
meeting in the Capitol last night, which
was attended by thirty-one members of the
committee. Representative Bowers of Mis-
sissippi placed Mr.. Griggs in nomination.
acre were no other nominations and the
secretary was instructed to cast the entire
vote for Mr.. Griggs.
Mr.. Griggs made the following statement
concerning his election:
There has been much guessing of late as
to the meaning of my election as chair
man. This generous expression of your
confidence in me means nothing but that
you wanted me to conduct this campaign
and l consented to do it. Ny. election
means nothing but fight all along the line
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FUNERAL OF MRS. M. E. NICHOLS
Remains Will Be Taken to Texas for
Interment

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary T.
Nichols. wife OF Capt. VIM. II. Nichols,
formerly assistant doOrkeeper of the House
of Representatives. was held at o'clock
this afternoon at the family residence, 80
NJ street. The services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. Randolph II. McKm, rec
tor of the Church of the Epiphany The
pallbearers were Mr.. F. ]. Lewis. DR.
S. f. Lewis Mr.. Rodney Gary, DR. A b.
Chamberlain. Mr.. Charles c. Brown. Mr.
H. S. Newell DR.. F. W. Braden and Mr.
w. j. Randall.
Mrs. Nichols Is survived by her husband
and five children, Miss Mary Ella Nichols
Mr. E l.. Nichols of Houston. Texas, and
Messrs William H. jr.. Frank Stuart and
Allen p. Nichols. all Of this city. The re-
mains were placed in a vault at Glenwood
cemetery. Later the body will probably be
removed to Galveston, Texas. for inter
ment.
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AGAMSTRA1[ CONTROL
Senator Scott Addresses the
Senate at Length.
POINTS TO GERMAN SYSTEM
Declares Results Have Been Deplor-
able.
NO BELIEF IN COMMISSIONS
Thinks Railways Restricted by Com
petition Can Best Regulate Rates
Which Are Not Unreasonable.

Senator Scott OF West Virginia addressed
the Senate at length this afternoon on the
railway rate bill.
Mr. SCOTS argument WAS directed mainly
against the principle of the government
ownership of railroads. i'm which he in
Guided the control OF rates by the govern
ment. He admitted that there are evils
connected with the railroad system of the
country. but said he would not vote for
the pending railroad rate bill without a
provision for ample court review.
On the general subject of. permitting the
government to fix rates. he said:
From an intimate relationship With rail-
roads as shipper for nearly thirty years,
have given this subject my consideration.
As a senator of the United States l have
tried to study the subject of government
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the Job room the employees took this man
ner OF showing their confidence and es-
teem
A silver plate suitably engraved was pu,
on the desk, and an address with autograph
signatures of all employees also accompanied
ii. The presentation took place at Mr..
Hays home, 1903 Sd street northwest.
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Retiring Foreman Honored.

The retiring foreman CT the job room or
the government printing Office. Mr.. Levi G..
Hay. was presented with a handsome ma
hogany writing desk by the employees of the
Job division of the government printing Of
nee yesterday.
Mr.. Hay having resigned as foreman or
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report showed that the committee has s. 800
cash on hand. 1t was announced by Chair
man Griggs that the committee will es-
tablish headquarters IN Washington and
direct the approaching congressional CAM
paign from this city.
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1t bears no relations to the political for
tunes of any one, to the success of any
faction. Let US every one turn In now and
make the best fight IN us until next Novem-
ber."
The following officers of the committee
were elected without opposition Secretary,
Charles A. Edwards. Texas: assistant sec
rotary. Capt. J.. l. Pearcy, Tennessee;
treasurer. James L. Norris. District of Co
lImbia: sergeant-at-arms, j. ]. Sinnott,
Virginia. A committee composed of Repre-
sentatives Lloyd (Mo.), Bowers (Miss.),
Finley %. g. kenher tMass., and Gran
30 choose two vice chairmen and members
of the congressional committee from states
and territories which have no representa-
lives in the House
An auditing committee was named con-
sisting OF Representatives Gaines (Tenn),
Ryan On. - and Clark (Fla.). A financial
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Prize Picture Contest
II for
Amateur Photographers.

The Sunday Stars Photographic
contests for the succeeding Sun
days, each contest closing on the
preceding Monday. will be for pic
lures on the following subjects:
Sunday, Mar. IS. - Views I'm WASH
fngton Parks.
Sunday, Mar. 25.-Views Along the
Potomac.
Sunday, April Bridges Around
Washington.
Sunday, April SC h Il ren and
Their Pets.
Sunday, April 15.-Equestrian Stat
ues In Washing
ton.
Sunday, April 22.-Big B III lding
Operations.
There will be three prizes offered
in each contest, as follows:
FIRST PRIZE, $500.
SECOND PRIZE. $500.
THIRD PRIZE, $500.
Any amateur photographer resid-
ing In the District of Columbia NAV
compete for these prizes Those
who wish their photographs re-
turned must inclose a stamped and
addressed envelope. Each picture
must have name Of photographer
on its back.
Send views In Washington parks
this week to
SUNDAY EDITOR STAR,
Washington, d. C.
Photographic Contest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-12-22
Hear Rev. Munro, New Haven Thenter fQ-mOrrow.
MONEY 1N sKUNKs.

Though summed by society and de- spised by all save the hunter, the skunk is a source of large revenue to many persons in Maine during the months when fur is in. it's best condi- ton. Skunks are easily killed, and nearly every farmers boy and many A farmers, too, turns over not a few dollars by their capture and the sale. of their fur and oil
 Every acre of meadow land will have from half dozen to dozen skunlo, roaming about through the long grass in search of their food, and only a stout club is required by the expert to effect their death, Many are trapped, and the country lad who is acouainted with the habits of the lit- tie animals will now have his traps set about the cornfield and henyard, nlacer the skunks are most likely to freuuent. The man who hunts skunks for their fur and oil will postpone his hunting until late September. Then, when the moon is bright and the nights are getting frostly, the skunks roam abroad in the greatest numbers. Then too the fur has thickened after the shedding of the old winters coat and the skins bring the best price. The season for skunk hunting lasts from the middle of September until well in to November. When the heavy frosts of the latter montho come the fat skunks, which contain the valuable oil, den up for the winter. Others, which may not have the necessary fat to carry them through the winter in a snug den, wander abroad all winter.
 The prices paid for skunks skins are regulated in large part by fashions in furs The ekins which are most val uable are those of the darker animals, A pure black skin is worth from $1 to S2 according to the quality. Striped skunks skins bring from 25 to 40 cents, &hile those with a part stripe bring from 50 to 75 cents. Three years ago Ghe skin of a dark skunk brought from S250 to $S, and there were not enough of the skins to meet the demand. Since that time however, the muskrat has oupplanted the skin in popular favor and the decline in price is the result Kenebec Journal.
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WEATHER RECORD.

Washington D. C., Dec 21, p. m.
 Forecast for Saturday and Sunday
 For New England: Fair Saturday ex- cept snow in north portion, colder; Sunday fair. fresh west to northwest winds
 For Eastern New York: Fair on the coast; snow in the interior, colder Sat urday; Sunday fair, fresh northwest winds.