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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-02

On plain chiffon yelvets the very handsomest
garnltures are employed, many having the sparkle
or metallic ia beauty so essential for this years
costuning. "''rT'@ @."'. So "
:Threepieco suits Of cloth and velvet, or: mix
and velvet or velvet and crepe de chine and
tions, luncheons and all those dresssy afternoon
occasions which demand such gowning
An excellent choice for an elaborate afternoon
and evening toilet with high neck was made Of
black chiffon velvet with insets of hand-embroid.
cred crepe de chine draped over masses of white
cntnon. Heavy laces are much used on these
elegant robes. ?" ,.s,'.
For very elaborate evening wear, pastel-tinted
Ysivets, many of which are built over the Empire
lines, are exquisitely embroidered in eoh and
silver embroidery, which are reminiscent Of Ma.
RE Antoinette, especially when wreaths, roses
and bow knots characterize them Gowns Of rich.
est satin are .;combined with. :brocaded; velpsts
modes by the arrangement Of the drapery sweep.
ing away from the shoulder to tho hem Of the
gown. .=,..- -. \. *.s II
/ Gowns Of chiffon nets and silks heayy and
soft supple qualities as liberty satin are heavily
trimmed with velvet, and deep velvet borders
are placed on all manner of gowns, these show.
ing 70 practical advantage on chiffon cloths
THE BE SEPARATE wRAp5oF VELVET.
= 4qn Alay altogether please yourself with re.
gard to its choice for, it may be iaunty little
Caraco model with kimono sleeves of subdued or
brilliant colored velvet with trimming of fur. or
a long cloak that almost reaches the hem Of th,
gown. Very handsome braids, richest laces and
furs besides silken fringe gold and silver embroid
cry and jeweled ornaments, are lavished unon
them. -
"a wide sborder of velvet around the wrap. fae.
ing fronts and sleeves in either black or even
ing shades, gives distinctive and striking touch
stb the garments Of heavy lace and silk. While
these seeming frivolous affairs appear inconpru.
sous for winter, they warmly padded and arc
almost as cozy as fur-lined coat.
Snug fitting coats, fulllength, three-ouarter and
short three-quarter of black velvet will be worn
quite as much the long loose wraps, which.
say what you please, do let in the cold. How
can it be otherwise when built over the VOL
luminous lines required this year? Velvet hoods
are creeping in which offer pleasing possibI.
tiles by way of their brilliancy.
A good velvet garment is never a mistaken
extravaganza for the reason that it may ALWAYS
be cut up into something smaller to serve as
trimming if nothing more, which today means a
great deal. .'ssss,''i's @''z1s.r,Ef
By all means employ velvet to renoyate last
years garments; you cannot possibly 90 astray
on this score.
| Yes have become pretty well inoculated with
the "velvet" fever, but the only fear entertain
| is that my purse will not be sufficiently elastic
Ito crafty my love for it. MARJORIE.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-12-02

tg&@Sj We have enjoyed "velvet' years be-
fore, but the present. one promises to
eclipse those preceding by reaching the topmost
round of Fashions gilded ladder: 81 "
The revival of picturesque styles beloved by
the extravagant belles&of Louis XIV. and XVI
has been a mighty factor in its present vogue
A woman whose purse warrants the expenditure
will not make any mistake by purchasing vel
vet gown, no, nor cloak or hat. - ~ =
When the leading houses of Paris unanimously
acclaim velvets the vogue, you may take It for
granted that money so invested is q gilt-edge Sc
curty. Each house goes in for itscolor or colors,
and is so individualized by them :.:.<
One well-known firm is very partial to hya-
cnths and heliotropes and pinlishs violet shades;
another proclaims grays from dove to 80 London
smoke" the 'real thing" Natter blue and sap
phire blue and black chosen by a,rival house;
while pale evening tints besides black and white
effects exhibited by equally celebrated houses.
MANIFOLD USE OF vELvETs.
velvets are not only employed as entire gar
ments, but lavishly used for all sorts of trim
ming and garntures combined with the richest
1aces, handwork, passementarie and various metal
lie effects. 81, .
The handsomest afternoon gowns are undoubt.
edly those of chiffon cloths and velvets;s for
evening wear velvets for gowns and wraps have
a great following. Where there is the slightest
provocation to use trimming, velvet seems to
have the call. s.
Velvets for millinery purposes has never been
more fashionable, and nothing is smarter than
an entire velvet hat combined with silk, cloth
or lace. Black velvet hats, with plumes. white
for example, and the new "Alphonse" rose are
especially artistic. The allblack hat, with sweep
ing birds Of paradise as the only garniture, il
the newest Paris tip. All soft evening tints !
velvet hats are shown overlaid with grapes, nat
ural hued, gold and silver, besides an assortment
Of roses resembling rose garden.
STRIKING NOVELTIES FOR 19O6-7.
Plain chiffon velvets and corduroy are muc]
l1sAd thr winter. the latter for hard service, bu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
COMMITTEE HEARS
 SEVERAL REPORTS General Conference Was SatiS-
 factofiIy Entertained WILL HAVE A SURPLUS
Appoint Committee to Audit Financial Report-Thanks Extended to Those Who Helped to Entertain
 the Conference.

A meeting of the general committee which had charge of the arrangements for the entertainment of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which convened in Bir- mingham May 3. was held yesterday afternoon and reports were made by the various subcommittee.
 The finance committee, through Chair man Yielding, reported that all the bills presented to date had been settled, and that the committee had ample funds with which to meet all outstanding obliga- tlons It is probable that there will be a comfortable surplus after all bills are paid, but the amount of this surplus will not be known until the committee has finished settling its accounts.
 A committee of three, of which J. D. Moore, chairman of the general com mttee, is chairman. was appointed to audit the accounts of the finance com mittee and make report recommending to what use the surplus shall be put. The committee Is to report at a meeting to be held in two weeks
 M A. Myatt, chairman of the hotel committee, reported that the committee had completed the duties assigned to it. and that so far as the committee had been able to learn everyone who attended the conference had been amply provided for and that the hotel accommodations had been adequate. The railroad commit tee reported, and reports were also re- ceved from other committees
 A resolution was introduced by the Rev. J. H. Mccoy, pastor of the Five Points Methodist Episcopal church, thanking all those who had assisted in the entertainment of the General Con- ference. The resolution thanked the news papers, the railroad. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, the various city churches, the r. M. c. A. the Birmingham Athletic club and the telephone and telegraph companies for the various courtesies extended the general committee to aid in entertaining the con ference. The resolution was unanl- mously passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
CORONA COMPANY
 ELECTS OFFICERS
THE OUTPUT OF THE COMPANY WILL BE INCREASED BY THE IN STALLATloN OF LARGE AMOUNT OF IMPROVED MACHINERY.

C. J. Mcllwain, president of the Corona Coal and Iron company left Birmingham last night for the east after having spent week in the district inspecting the properties of the company. While he was here the annual election Of officers was held and he was reelected president. l.. B. Musgroye was reelected vice presi- ds ,, and John R. Ryan was reelected general manager.
 The company has decided to install a large amount of new machinery at it's mines, which will materially increase its output. At present about 600,00D tons of coal is being mined annually, but the plans on foot will increase the output to 100000 annually.
 l.. B. Musgrove said last night at the Hotel Hillman that MT. McIlwan had ex- pressed himself as well pleased with the condition of the company. He stated that the plans were to increase the output about 40 per cent, but that it required time to make Improvements which would enable the company to increase it's out put 100000 tons in year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
 PLANNED FOR HOWARD
Board of Trustees Formulates Plan Looking Toward Widening Scope
 of College Usefulness.

At the resumed meeting of the board of directors of Howard college yesterday, the members discussed freely the betterment of the institution and formulated plans looking towards its improvement in all lines. It was decided to plaster and re- finish the interior of Renfroe hall and to give 1t a general overhauling; to prose cute vigorous canvass for students this summer; to continue all of the present faculty, whom the board strongly com- mended for excellent work; to put the finances of the college in q better con- dition to grant s50O for athletic purposes and in general. to extend the sphere of the colleges usefulness.
 President Ellis appointed the following committees
 Executive Committee-J. W. Minor of Ensley, chairman; pr. w, F. McAdory Of Birmingham; P C. Ratllff of Birmingham;
 H. C. Reynolds of Montevallo; s. L. Full Ter of Cullman pr. A. P. Montague of East Lake, and Prof J. B. Ellis of Selma. Auditing Committee-Dr. ". P. Me- Adory, J. H. Eubank and D. l.. Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
STOCK HOUSE AT FURNACES BURNED SIOSs-SheAieId Company Has
 S1O,OOO Fire ARE REBUILDING RAPIDLY Furnace Was Put Out of Business for About 24 Hours-The Loss Is
 Completely Covered By
 Insurance.

Fire yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock destroyed the stock house at the city fur naees of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, the trestles into the stock houses and several cars, three of which was between S1OOOO and 12,oO0 and was fully covered by insurance.
 One of the two furnaces was in blast at the time, and 1t will be unable to pro- duee iron from it until the trestles can be rebuilt. which will be some time to- day The torch was to have been applied to the other furnace this week, but the fire will probably delay the lighting of this furnace for some days. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark from a passing engine, or from an engine which had been up on the trestle to remove some empty freight cars. It is supposed that the spark drop ped into one of the stock bins. The fire had gained considerably headway when discovered and the trestle and stoekhouse were burning rapidly when the fire de- partment arrived. Fortunately for the company the wind was blowing away from
 
 saved
 The fire department was compelled to lay lines of hose more than two blocks, but they were able to save considerable property. The furnaces are out of the city limits and for that reason there were no water. plugs closer than Twentiy- ninth street. J. Madden, one of the firemen from headquarters was slightly damaged by falling timbers while fighting the fire, but his injuries were not serious enough to prevent him from continuing his duties.
 Of the six cars burned. three belonged to the Louisville and Nashville railroad and three to the Southern. The latter three were full of material for the stock house.
 As soon as the fire was out yesterday the company put a large force of hands to work to rebuild the trestle and the work was pushed rapidly all day with considerable success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
A DIMPLE MAKER.

Find a child with dimples and chubby arms and legs and you fiind'a healthy child. Find one with drawn face and poor, thin body and you see one that needs Scott's Emulsion. Your doctor will no doubt tell you the child is fat-starved-its food is not nourishing it.
 Nothing helps these thin, pale children like Scott's Emulsion. It contains the very element of fat they need. It supplies them with a per feet and quickly digested nourishment. Scott's Emul- sion brings dimples and rounded limbs.
 SCOTT BOVINE. 4.s Pearl Street. Nev yoss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Rijou.

The Bijou management was exception ally fortunate in obtaining vaudeville bill for the opening week of the summer season at that play house that is charac- terized by uniform excellence As gen eral rule vaudeville bills are of uneven worth, but in this instance an excep- ton may be made. The organization at the Bijou this week is composed of clever people who draw big salaries and under stand the art of entertaining thoroughly. Jack Norwood. Miss Louise Dresser. Miss Ethel McDonough, the Parros brothers, Polk Rollins and the Carman sisters, the Keatons and the cameragraph are prov ing a strong attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
RAILROAD WORLD

The Alabama railroad commission passed through Birmingham yesterday on a special train from Chattanooga to York on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. Tine commissioners were ac- companied by w. A. Garrett, general man. ager of the Queen and Crescent l.. Se- vier, general freight agent of the Ala bama Great Southern and R. F. Boswell, superintendent of the Alabama Great Southern. They are making an inspec- tion of the railroad.
 The officials returned to Birmingham last night on train No. 8, which was due at II 20 o'clock. Mir. Garrett will spend today in Birmingham and probably leave tonight for Chattanooga and Cincinnati
 The commissioners are going over a branch of the Southern railroad today with officials of the road. Assistant Gen eral Superintendent Foreacre went to York yesterday afternoon on the Queen and Crescent train at 4:3O o'clock, and J. s. B. Thompson. general agent at At lanta, went to York on train No. 1 at l:20 o'clock last night.
 J. N Scale, superintendent of trans portation of the Southern railway, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 J. s. B. Thompson, general agent of the Southern at Atlanta, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 l. l.. Graves, assistant general freight agent of the Southern railway in Mem phis, spent yesterday in Birmingham. He said last night that the business of the Southern in Memphis and on the Nor thern Alabama, which connects with the Chattanooga Memphis lewiston al Tus- cumbia. was excellent and that the road was well equipped with motive power and cars to handle the business.
 Edward Morgan, travelling freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern with headquarters in Louisville, spent yesterday In Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
BIRMINGHAM DOCTORS
 TO ATTEND MEETING

A number of Birmingham physicians will attend the annual convention of the American Medical association which con- venes in Boston on June 5 and remains in session for four days.
 Among those who will attend the con- vention are Dr. A. F. Toole, Dr. B. L. Wyman. Dr. Ledbetter, Dr. Snyder. Dr. Whaley, pr. John Davis and Dr. Howell Heflin. It is possible that Dr. Morris one of the two delegates from Alabama, will attend also.
 A number of important matters are to be discussed. It Is probable that the matter of yellow fever and the preven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
Weather Conditions In June.
W. E. LEHMAN,
 Officer in Charge.

The following data. covering a period of ten years. have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birmingham, QAla. They are issued to show the condi- S'ons that have prevailed during the imonth in question for the above period of years but must not De construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month:
 Mean or normal temperature, 79 degrees. The warmest month was that of 1897, with an average of S2 degrees.
 The coldest month was that of 1903, with The highest temperature was 10i de- grees on the 27th, 1897.
 The lowest temperature was i9 degrees on the 18th, 1903.
 The earliest date on which first kill ing" frost occurred in autumn, October 9. an average of "A degrees.
 Average da te on which first killing, frost occurred in autumn, November 5. Average date on which last killing, frost occurred in spring, March 19 The latest date on which last killing, frost occurred in spring, April IT, Precipitation (Ran or Melted snow). Average for the month, 4.15 inches. Average number of days with .O1 of an Inch or more, H.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was l209 inches in 1900.
 The least monthly precipitation was 1.7s Inches in 1902.
 The greatest amount of precipitation re- corded in any twenty-four consecutive hours was All inches on the 2Srd, 1900. Wind.-The prevailing winds have been from the west.
 Station. Birmingham, Ala. Date of is- sue, May 29, 1906.
 ". F. LEHMAN,
 Observer Weather Bureau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
CONGREGATIONS ARE
 OBSERVING FEAST
This Is the Time of Festival of Pente. cost In the Jewish
 Churches.

The Festival of Penteeost or Feast of Weeks is being observed by Jewish con gregatons the world over. The observ- anee began at sunset yesterday evening and will continue through today.
 A class of six will be confirmed this morning at 10 o'clock at the Temple Emanuel Those to be confirmed are Miss Irma Blank, Miss Rosalie Joseph, Miss Alice Levi Miss Enid Marx. Albert Belt man and Abe Williams.
 The following Is the programme:
 Ritual service.
 March.
 Hymn.
 Prayer-Irma Blank
 Flower song-Class.
 Flower offering-Rosalie Joseph.
 Hymn.
 Reading from Torah--Albert BeitmaI and Abe Williams.
 Hymn or solo
 Examination of class
 The Dladem of Virtues-Class.
 Solo.
 Confession of Faith-Alice Levi.
 Ritual service
 Blessing of conlrmants by rabbi
 Closing prayer-Enid Marx.
 Anthem.
 Confirmation services will also be held at Knesseth Israel synagogue. The class consists of Miss Annie Shapiro, Miss Ida Gingold, Miss Bertha Warshawsky, Miss Gussie Godstein, Miss Rosa Letaw, Miss Anna Light, Joe Goldstein, Morris Blum berg. Harry Glngold Louis Letaw Abra- ham Klozman and Ike Epstein.
 The following will be the programme: Song-Morning hymn,
 Address of Welcome-Rabbi.
 Opening prayer-Abe Klotzman. Song. We Meet Again." Offering of f1owers-Gussie Goldstein.
 Catechism-Class. Prayer--Bertha Warshawsky. -s-- | Song, My Salvation Tower.r 1 Orphans prayer-Anna Light. 1 Psalm of Life-Rosa Letaw. ! Address to parents-Joe Goldstein. Address to teachers-Annie Shapiro. Confirmation song-C1ass. Closing prayer-Ida Gingold Blessing Rabbi. Song. "En Kelohenu."
 Remarks by the president.
 Address-H Swedlow.
 Distribution of diplomas.
 Song, America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30

ton of the spread of the disease will come up before the cony ention, and some action may be taken Dr. w. H. Sanders, state health officer, is to deliver an ad- dress on the subject of state health, and 1t is expected that he will refer 10 yellow fever and the means of preventing the epidemic. If he does it will probably create discussion on that subject.
 The programme includes talks on vari- ous subjects from an unusually large number of prominent medical men from foreign countries, especially men who have become famous in some special line of the profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
BOND NOT YET MADE.
President of AttaIla Bank Still In Gus
 tody of U. s. Marshel.

L. NJ. Dyke, president of the First Ma tional bank of Attalla, who was arrested Sunday on a charge of misappiying the funds of the financial institution of which he was head, was still in the custody of the United States marshal late yesterday afternoon. Monday night was spent by MT. Dyke in a local hotel with deputy marshal.
 W. R. Lawley, cashier ,f the bank, who was arrested at the same time as was MT. Dyke, has been released on a 5000 bond. it being signed by E. G. Law lev. J. w. McGhee and Janss Sulzby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES
 FOR STATE CHAIRMAN

members of the committee will be re- ceived and the vacancies will be filled.
 Both the resignation of MT, Thompson and the announcement of Mir. Davidson have been anticipated for some tlme
 The chairman is elected at the repub- lican convention. The call for tho state convention has not been issued. As yet no other candidates have announced for the chairm anship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30

Julius N. Davidson yesterday an- nouneed that he would be candidate for chairman of the republican state ex- eeutive committee. which has been called to meet in Birmingham June B by Chair man J. o. Thompson
 Mir. Thompson will tender his resigna- tion at this meeting of the committee and the resignations of number of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
CONDITION UNCHANGED.
MT. Pittman, Who Was Struck By an
 Auto, Is We'll Known Citizen.

J. P Pittman, who was struck Monday afternoon by C. E. Bucks automobile at the corner of Twentieth street and Aye nue G, is still at the Hillman hospital, where his condition was reported last night as being unchanged. The extent of MT. Pittman's injuries cannot yet be de termined, it is said, but the Indications are favorable.
 The injured gentleman lives at 1921 Avenue G. He Is the father of J. R. Allison and Mrs. Tom D. Johnson, Miss Lucy Pittman. Edward Pittman and Frank Pittman.
 AMI IcEKHENTC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30

Strictly on the ''bum. No fit place to handle milk.
 needs better ventilation and needs to be whitewashed. Found in fairly clean con dition Needs milk house.
 W. NJ Westbrook, Vanderbilt Road Barn good; whitewashed inside and out; plenty of light and air All premises around barn whitewashed and general condition clean. Cows get water from outside branches, but has good deep well on the place. Little better attention need ed to cleaning of barn floor. Good milk house and ice box in clean condition.
 W IT. Tanner, Vanderbilt Road-Barn fairly good needs whitewashing. Cool cellar for keeping milk and butter. Gen erai conditions only fair. Butter and but termilk chief product
 ". c. Drake, Vanderbilt Road-Barn fairly good, but needs whitewashing. Too much manure near barn. Has good cellar, but no milk house Small dairy and general conditions only fair.
 Milk which runs below the city stand ard Is of poor nature, as the city only demands q 8 per cent milk. Most of the cattle have a good amount of Jersey blood in them, and per cent batter fat is not high enough. The average per centage of butter fat from the herds of cattle around Birmingham Is about 1, OF a little better. People who get milk that reaches the city standard and no more need not think they are getting a first class milk
 Many samples of milk for private par ties have been tested during the week, This is a step in the right direction. and people who think they are getting a poor quality of milk may have 1t tested by sending same to room No. 15. city hall. There is no charge for testing, and the department will gladly accommodate them. Respectfully submitted.
 GERALD w. HUMPHREY,
 Assistant Milll Inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Assistant Attorney Winston and At
 torney Bondurant Have a Spat.

A fine of s10 was assessed against As sistant Solicitor E. W. Winston and At torney George P. Bondurant yesterday in the first division of the criminal court by Judge M. NJ. Baldwin on charges of contempt of court.
 The action of the court followed a heated controversy between Assistant So- 1icitor Winston and Attorney Bondurant. in the case of Fannie Carter. a negro woman. who was on trial upon the charge of grand larceny.
 After the adjournment of court the as- sistant solicitor and the attorney recon ciled matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
MILK INSPECTOR REPORTS.
Weekly Statement Is Made to the
 Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Assistant Milk Inspector Humphrey has filed the following report with the mayor to be presented at the next meeting of the City Council;
 Gentlemen-I herewith beg to submit my report of milk inspection for week ending May 26l9O6:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued in the probate court as follows:
 Andrew j. Aberorombie to Miss yennie Ream Fulton.
 Frank Lehman to Miss Mable Mason Harmon.
 A. K Lindlow to Miss Katherine Chris topher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-30
Missionary Meetlnu Today

The Woman's Foreign Missionary so- ciety of the First Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. M J. Gregg. No. %lb Arlington avenue at o'clock this afternoon. A full attendance is desired.