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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
HOME COMING BALL
 TO BE BRILLIANT EVENT
BY EMMA TOULMIN REID. Bell Telephone No. 1897.

One of the notable events of the Home on Friday evening to the former Ala bamians wh will be in the city at that time. This affair will be one of the most attractive events ever given in the state and will be noted for tho number of prominent people who will participate. Mrs. Bradley Saunders, one of the most popular society women in Birmingham will act as chairman of the reception committee and will be assisted by the following ladies: Mrs. Henry B. Gray, Mrs. w. P. G. Harding, Mrs. liar rison Matthews, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. C. H. Nabb, Mrs.L. A. Shipman, Mrs Jesse Drennen. Mrs. Fannie De Bardle- ben. Mrs Webb Craw ford, Mrs. Gull pepper Exum, Mrs B. B. Conner Mrs John w. Tomlmson. Mrs. John cald- well. Mrs Jack Johnson, Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs. A. l.. Fullenwider, Mrs. Frank Grider, Mrs. F. H. Cabness, Mrs Nathan Miller, Mrs. O. w. Underwood, Mrs George H. Harris, Mrs w r. Hughes, Mrs. w. B. Leedy, Mrs. B. L. Wyman, Mrs w. c. Estes, Mrs. Ben Moore. Mrs. Evans Dunn, Mrs. s. E. Thompson. Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Mrs. Eugene Brown Mrs Fred Dmmick, Mrs. A. w. Nelson, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs r. c. Bush, Mrs. rorter Walker Mrs. Hubert Drennen Mrs. David Thomp- son, Mrs Henry Dean, Mrs. George Ward Mrs F. Y Anderson. Mrs. Ed Rus sell Mrs. Walter Moore, Mrs. F. P. O'Brien, Mrs. John l.. Parker Mrs Eugene Fies. Mrs. Sol Caheen, Mrs' Dan Mcnonougn, Mrs. J. Rivers Carer Mrs NJ. " Joseph, Mrs John Jemi3oh' Mrs Henry Fowlltes, Mrs. Brett blo"h' Mrs Mark Lewis, Mrs. George Nhdtley' Mrs A G. Smith, Mrs. Joseph E. Smith, Mrs Motion Smith, Mrs. E. M. Futwller' Mrs ]. B. Cobbs, Mrs Viola Redden' Mrs. F D. smith, Mrs C. U. Ufford, Mrs. R. NJ, Goodall Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs' Thomas Ward, Mrs. A. B. LoVemah, MS Herman Saks, Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs d. c. Henley, Mrs. J. c. Henley, Jrp Mrs Felix Drennen, Mrs. Paul Cocke' hrs' Robert Jemison, Jr, Mrs. Harold sah- son, Mrs. J. F. Graham Mrs. frahh Bell Mrs. Joseph Lovehan, Mfs'
 
 A. O. Lane, Mrs. Charles stiekney' Miss Gillespie, Miss Edna More, Miss Sadie Gillespie, Miss Carrie C.bbs, Miss Florence Dawson, Miss Henrietta Wilcox, Miss LeMay Caldwell. Mss Van Hoo'e' Miss Alice Moore. Miss Maybelle Roden' Miss Daisy Moore Miss Iaul.nt Browr- tng Miss Eva Conner, Mss Mary War |. Miss Alice Graham, Miss Bes5ie Brown' Miss Lindley Graham. Miss Nellie Nabers' Miss Lilly Drennen, Miss Mary Anders'h' Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Eteel Cllo'a' Miss Belle DeBardelebea. Mlss Margaret Mccormack. Miss Louise Walker, NisS Emma T. Reid Miss Etoie Ashford Mss Sadie Elliott, Miss Bessie Jeln4soh, M's' aura Brown. Miss Hermione Brown, MISS Wilsie Dickerson. Miss Ella D:a.men' Miss Florence Smith, Miss susie M'Les'e'' Miss Dora McLester, Miss Alal ana hs. Miss Isebelle Caiame, Miss EliZaneth Brody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Henry Williams and Ii tie daugll- ter Jean Austin are the 8 tests of Mir ard Mrs. George Kelley. at their home on South Sixteenth avenue
 Mrs. J. D. Lane of Talladega is the guest of Miss Maud Howell, on South Eff teenth street.
 Mrs N. w. Whltely has been called t, Tuscaloosa on account or a relative
 The Clionlan cluo will meet lrls aster- at her home at Fountain -Ieghti
 The Shakespeare club will neet ttis afternoon with Mrs Charles G. Brown at her home at Fountain !Ieiglts. The first meeting of the year of the Quest club will be held this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock with Mrs. B. r. Tyler. a. her home at Glen Iris park.
 The William l.. Yancey nhapter of thu U. D. c. will meet this aft Tnt on al 5 O clock with Miss Mattis Yancey. at her home on South Twelfth street.
 MT. and Mrs. Hugh Morrow who nave spent the summer at their country home near East Lake, have retur1ei to tie city and are at home on South Nineteenth street.
 Mr. and Mrs. John R. Perkins have re- turned from their wedding trip and are at home on South Thrt ee1 h st. eet.
 MT. and Mrs. F. B. C:emeL;s have named their little son F. B.. Jr.
 MT. Sydney Smith, who is student at the Bingham college, is spending few days in the city with rela.ivts
 Miss Katherine Jelks, of Eufaula, Ala. is expected in the city Saturday and will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
 Shall Gamblers Govern the Democracy of Jefferson Co.

To the Democrats of Jefferson County:
 In informing the democracy of this county as to the prostitution of it's eoun- Sels by influences that thwarted the ex- pressed will of the people, in showing to the rank and file of democracy. who are true, honest, upright and unsuspecting as 10 what methods have been lately prac- ticed in counsels of our party. | shall un- sparingly tell the truth, believing that your enemies should be exposed
 GAMBLERS.
 In speaking of gamblers, l speak ad- visedly. l do not mean that clement of our citizenship which is supposed to exist on the production of the working pubic, but in the present case 1 mean men who have wagered, and from common report often wager, money or things of value on the result of elections And this l take to be the most pernicious form of gambling because 1t directly influences the ballot of the people, and in the race for the demo- cratic nomination for sheriff has tended to thWart their expressed will.
 It is an old political trick of all rings to boost" their candidate by having agents to bet large sums of money which the ring" may furnish for that purpose. This, at once, buys the influence and vote of the agent and is calculated to suppress a free expression of the peo- ple's will in that it unduly influences q class of uncertain and unsteady yotes But when the man who bets sits in the councils of the party as judge on the just ness of the respective claims of candi- dates to the nomination, when he is guilty of the malpractice above indicated, he becomes an obstruction to free govern ment. He subverts the cause of the conf mon good for his own selfish gain, and does not hesitate to live d falsehood by keeping silent, when decency calls for him to speak,
 THE NEW COMMITTEE.
 The new democratic executive commit tee last week refused to purge its rank of this influence. Fellow democrats, do you know that? The new committee, with great haste. adopted d resolution asking all men who had bets on the result to re- tire. But when another resolution was in- troduced asking for the roll to be called and let each man state on his honor that he was not guilty of his practice. 1t was promptly voted down. Why? They gave as an answer "1 might incrminate my self"
 Fellow democrats. what an ansWcri The men whom you honored by the exercise of your highest civil right-the ballot of free people-say to you, We can not vote to have the roll called on that reso- lution, because we may incrimnate our selves.
 FIRST CHARGE.
 l charge that on that committee were men who in all decency, right and jus 1ice, should not have served.
 SECOND CHARGE.
 I charge that men with large sums of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
At the New Gayety.

Madame Selbind, a clever little French woman, will be the star attraction next week at the New Gayety theatre in Weber & Rush's Burlesque company entitled The Dainty Duchess" She is said to be most shapely woman, who has a clever act consisting of bicycle riding and jug gling. The newspapers throughout the country have made much of her this sea- son. and she has been starred on several of the vaudeville circuits of the north and east.
 Two burlettas are offered in addition to the vaudeville feature of the bill next week, and they are said to border largely on the musical comedy. There are half a dozen vaudeville acts included in the olio, all of which are said to have merit.
 Manager McArdle has announced that all women and children will be admitted for 15 cents after this week. The best seats will be reserved for that price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
CHlLDREN'S PARTY.

most enjoyable and pleasing party was given in honor of the sixth birth day of Miss Elfrlda Hentschel, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Herman Hentschel, at their beautiful home, 1517 Eleventh avenue, south. A pink and green color scheme was carried out, the decorations being pink carnations and smilax. The table was very pretty. Pink satin rib hons were stretched from the chandelier to the four corners of the table, and lit- tie individual lamps were placed at the side of each little guest Professor Harms orchestra winch was almost hid den behird bank of pink carnations and ferns, rendered sweetest music. The following guests were present:
 Misses Sreda Schafer, Edith Uhl, Rosa mond Wilk, Jeanette Simonson. Pearl Keith, Gladys Loveman. Rose Henly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Ashton Stevens, the dramatic critic of the San Francisco Examiner in comment
 ing upon the appearance of Madame Slap offski, who is singing at the Majestic this week, at the Orpheum theatre in that city Just before the earthquake and fire. wrote: Saying that Madame Slapoffski has the best voice of any woman singer that has been heard at the Orpheum Is not enough She demands serious considerations, even with Marcella Sembrich, in our midst Mere puffrey will not fill the bill. She has remarkable voice that you would go miles to hear, or for that matter, a voice that could go miles to be heard. Madame Slapoffski is now closing her American engagement in vaudeville to re- turn to grand opera immediately after her return to London. This distinguished singer is only one of the features of the current weeks bill at the Majestic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
Woman's Stomach Is Received.

Atlanta, October Especial. )-State Chemist John M. McCandless today re- ceived an express package containing the stomach of Mrs. R. E. Hooks of Chelsea, to examine for poison. The people of Chelsea feel confident that Mrs. Hooks was murdered mysteriously and they want a complete investigation made of the case Little over week ago she drank the contents of a bottle marked "Nervine," which came to her through the mail from Chattanooga. Within an hour after drink ing it she died in agony without speaking. The people of her neighbohood will ask the governor to offer a reward of $25d for the arrest of the alleged criminal in the event it is found she died from pois- oning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
BACK FROM GERMANY.

Mir Maurice Lenk has jus: returned to Birmingham. after two months visit to the ei.Ies of Germany and Austria where he joined his family, who ate at present stopping at Tepltz. Mrs. Lenk and her daughters, Lucille and Natalie, will spend the winter in Teplitz. lae young ladies attending school and taking up musica! studies. Mr. Lenk was much benefited by his trip. reports Mrs. Lenk and his daughters as well and thorough ly enjoying their extended visit abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

book abounds. The Sultan's retinue of wives, soldlers, courtlers. dancing girls and his palace with It's oriental splendor and tropical garders, have had no small share in the success that has hitherto at tended this production. The cast has been most carefully selected. and is one of ex- ceIlence' The large chorus Is noted for the beauty of it's feminine members. Among the musical numbers which have found favor are ''The Smiling Island of Sulu." Engaged in a Sort of a Way" Since First Met You" "Remorse" and "Manistee" The company numbers fifty people, prominent among whom are Al bert Sykes. Frank Mccarthy, Octavia Broske, Stella Maritime. Bernie Harte
 Helen Rockefeller, Marriett Sheldon, Flor ence Bother, Robert ParlSin and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

money wagered upon the result of the contest on which they sat In judgment. some of the elected members of that com mittee their proxies, sat on the com mittee and voted as they had bet.
 THIRD CHARGE.
 I charge that witnesses before that committee having large sums of money wagered upon the result of that contest volunteered to swear away the franchise and character of men which resulted in making good their bets.
 CONCLUSION.
 Do the public or the committee wish this information? The public may, but 1 doubt the committee. The committee did not want it last week, when they voted down the resolution. If the public wants it, and 1 believe m the public, I am pre- pared to furnish the facts in detail. Yours truly, HINDS PEEVEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
SOUTHERN CLUB CARD PARTY.

The informal card party given last even- ing at the Southeri3 club was delight ful event. ard more than hundred took part in the game. I he prizes were silver card case for the lady. a piece of cut glass for the consolation and a box of cigars for the gentleman.
 After the game a delightful buffet sup per was served in the dinning room. The next event to be given at the club will be the cotillon next Wednesday evening to be given in honor of the guests in town "Home Coming week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

C. Hanson, until after the wedding of Miss Ethel Mobley and MT. Sims Bray, at which she will be an attendant, says the Atlanta Journal Miss Elizabeth Jones. who is leachlns school at Corona. Ala. will sl end t'c weeks end in the city with relatives.
 
 Mrs. Clarence Abbott, wno nas spent a few days in the city with friends has gone to Redus, where she wl'l spend the winter.
 Mrs. Joseph F. Johnston h1s returned from a visit to New York Mrs. w. F. Bingham and Miss Estelle Bingham of Tuscaloosa are lending a few days in the city.
 Mrs. r. A. Crabbe, who has spent some time in the city has returned to Atlanta, where she will spend the winter with rela- tlves
 AIr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller have returned from Atlanta.
 Mrs. Edward Cabaniss and children have returned from visit to Georgia. During their visit many delightful affairs were given in Mrs. Cabaniss honor.
 There will be a meeting of the Bid Euchre Club which was recently organ ized, with Mrs Berry Baugh at her home on Highland avenue, next Thursday morning.
 Mrs Edward Powers, the wife of the recruiting officer, who has spent some time in Massachusetts with relatives, has returned and Is at home on Eleventh avenue, near Twenty-second street, south.
 Miss 1nez Fulwiler formerly of this city, but now of Greenville, Miss, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. William A. Fulenwiler at their home, No. 1928. South Twelfth avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. A L. Brooks have re- turned to the city after an absence of several months.
 MT. and Mrs. Malcolm k. Yonge or Pensacola, Fla, are at the Hotel Hill- man en route to Washington, D. C.. and New York City on their bridal tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
At the Bjiou.

Not Yet But Soon," Hap Wards fun vehicle at the Biiou theatre this week, continues a strong drawing card. A per- formance tonight matinee tomorrow afternoon and a performance tomorrow night will end the engagement in Bir- mingham. MT. Ward. Lucy Daly, Fred Wykoff and their associates are providing plenty of amusement for Bijou patrons, while the attractive chorus of Not Yet But Soon." and the excellent singing of the company make a performance that IS enioyable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
"Ihe Sultan of Sulu."

.'The Sultan of Sulu," which comes to the Jefferson theatre for two perform ances this afternoon and tonight, deals in :, whimsical and satirical vein with cer- tain imaginary events supposed to happen in the Philippines during the American invasion. Mirth ani melooy Is the keynote to this comic opera success, and from all accounts the entertainment is witty, dain- ty. provocative of laughter snd especially livert.ng to all classes. George Ade. the author of Fables in Slang is said to have surprised his acmiiers by the Gill; bertian flavor of the lines in The Sultan of Sulu" and the humor with which this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
FRoMHEAD-GEIGER.

on Wednesday evening last at 9 O clock MT. John F. Fromheed was married to Miss Maude Gleger. by the Rev. S. R. Lester at the home of the brides parents, l13 Motley avenue. Smithfield MT. From head is one of Birmingham most prom sing young business men. and has hosts of friends who wish him and his charm Ing wite long life and happiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
"On Parole"

"On Parole" as presented at the Jefrer- son theatre last night, proved to be stir ring war play and well acted The scenes are laid in old Virginia during those ex~ citing times when Lee was being slowly forced to caritulaton and the Yankees were investing Richmond The story fol- lows the beaten path that has been taken so often by playwrights who have chosen the civ war as theme. There is beau- tiful southern girl who plays the role or 4 spy and Is loved by a federal officer, who attempts to effect her capture, but in this case the hero is southern man. who wears the blue. Although the plot IS in some respects hackneyed, it is never theless quite interesting and the play en- lists sympathes from the start.
 Briefly summarized. "On Parole" begins in an exciting escapade of Constance Pinkney, daughter of noted virginia family, who has for six months conveyed important information regarding the movements of the enemy to Lee s head- quarters. She is closely pursued by Major Dale and detachment of federals. She takes refuge in the cabin of Tom Cress, | veteran of the Mexican war. Major Dale comes up in hot haste. The girl pretends to be old Toms daughter so cleverly as- suming the ways of an artless country girl that the officer is for the time being tricked although he loses his heart on the spot In this act both Miss Charlotte walker and Vincent Serrano acquitted themselves handsomely. It was in some respects the best part of Miss Walker s performance
 The second act found Constance back at home at Pinckney Place, where she was shortly followed by Major Dale and his soldiers Constance and Anita Robinson, fiancee of Constance's brother Tom. de- wise a plot 10 ensnare the federals and hold them until T Tom goes after detach- ment of CoEfederates to effect their cap .ure Constance relents, following many long talks in the garden with Major Dale, and tries to warn him of his danger by an anonymous note. but is too late. Major Dale and his men are taken. This was a thrilling climax in the play and awakened great enthusiasm. Try ing times follow for the southern cause. then Lee surrenders. Major Dale returns 10 pinckrey Place, bringing the Wounueu D1Olnef ol COl- stance and the conclusion is convention ally happy Good lines and interesting de- tail made up four acts of a most accept able play.
 The company was excellent. Miss Walk CT. while trifie stagey and at times ar tacial gave a performance that was not without merit, and Vincent Serrano as Major Dale was capital He was just the sort of many figure best suited to the part He invested 1t with all the strength and vr..ity that could have been de- sired -he support given the two princi- pals was good. Frank E. Aiken as Gen. eral Pinckney; Thomas P. Jackson as Jefferson" d family servant Scott Coop CT as Judge Tucker Robinson, and Fran cis X. Conlan as rom Cress were all con vincing.
 The play was correctly mounted. The last act, showing the garuen of Plnckney Place. was beautifully staged. The at mosphere of tine period was faithfully re- reduced and the play in it's entirity was thoroughly entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
"Bankers and Brokers.

For next week the Bijou announces a return engagement of Yorke and Adams, in their musical conceit Bankers and Brokers The piece was seen at the Jefferson theatre last year and made a decided hit. It is clever musical comedy with some new situations and comedy that creates laughs. There will be variety of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
State Fair Notice.

All holders of privileges and conces- sions at the Alabama State Fair entitled to admission tickets are requested to apply for same Friday or Saturday so that they may. be supplied before the opening Mon day. Exhibitors desiring admission tickets are also reuested to secure tickets they may need Friday and Saturday. The price of exhibitors tickets is 32.5O for the week. 10-12-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
ST. AGNES, GUILD.

The following ladies, members of St. Agr es Guild. are requested to act on a committee to meet at the fair grounds on Saturday morning. to prepare for the lunch to be served by St. Anges Guild of the Church of the Advent: Mrs. E. L.. Porter, Mrs. Beard Mrs. John Perkins Mrs. Samuel D. Greene and Mrs Charles Foster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Mabel sehilhng. Katherine Harms. Liz zie Lee Pound, Mary Arthur, Elfrida Hentsehel and Masters Julius Schafer, Arnold Ghl, Earnest Essig, Milton Es- sig, Charles Wilk Frank Parne, Frank Wostermaa, Edward Sehoedinger Her man Hentschel Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
TACkY PARTY,

There will be "tacky' party given this evening at the residence of Mrs. w. 5. Moody at her home. 24oG North Sth ave nue. for the benefit of the First Pres oy- terian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
CONCERT AT THE FAIR.

One of the attractive events of the State Fair next week will be the concert to be given by the Boys Industrial school band In the Womans department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
CHURCH SOCIAL.

The members of the Sunday school of the Evangelical church will give social this evening at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION.

There will be a meeting of the Fountain Heights Kindergarten association this afternoon at S;SO o'clock at the Fountain Heights Methoulst church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Account Georgia State Fair, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to At lanta October 12 and 17 at rate of S5.75, which includes one free admission to fair grounds. Tickets limited to return until October 23, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
DR. BRADLEY REcITALs.

pr. L. N. Bradley, who Is director of music at St. Mary 's-on-the- ighlands, will resume his monthly organ recital the church early next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

For dancing lessons, Phone 4071, Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Try the GaWl< for ralf-tone and ilne illustrations. Age-Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
At the Majestic.

pretty costumes and good looking girls tc wear them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12
ADJUSTMENTS.


- This afternoon and tonight-"The \ } Sultan of Sulu."
 } Saturday Afternoon and Night { !. Helen Byron in Sergeant Kitty. | l Remainder of the week, with mat < } inee tomorrow afternoon = Hap ' } Ward in Not Yet But Soon. '
 - Remainder of the week, with daily I ; matinees-Vaudeville. -O- . Remainder of the week. with daily { . matinees-"World Beaters," bur { t lesque company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

FOR RENT-Half of steam heated front office, with servie- es of stenographer. Apply room 1, 19091a First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Mir and Mrs. A. L. Brooks have re- turned to the city after an absence of aeYeral months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Miss Inez Fulwiler, formerly of this city, but now of Greenville, Miss, Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. William A. Fulenwiler at their home, No. 1928. South T,UaIftb aUap1ta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

MT. and Mrs. Malcolm R. Yonge of Pensacola, Fla, are at the Hotel Hill- man en route to Washington, D. C., and New York City on their bridal tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

butuTudy AIleTIIUUH dIIu NIbIIt Helen Byron in Sergeant Kitty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-12

Mrs. Edward Powers, the wife of the recruiting officer, who has spent some time in Massachusetts with relatives, has returned and Is at home on Eleventh avenue, near Twenty second street,
The Holly chieftain., 1906-08-24

Just Out-What?
That leak with Granatite. For sale
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