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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
FAVROT TO FACE
 MURDER CHARGE
LOUISIANA CoNGREsSMAN-ELECT MAY BE INDICTED FOR KILLING DR. ALDRIcH-CAUSE FOR THE TRAGEDY IS UNKNOWN.

Baton Rouge, La, February 4.-The case of Democratic Congressnlan-elect George K. Favrot. who last November shot and killed Dr. Harry Aldrich, his life long friend. and one of the leading physicians of Baton Rouge, will be acted upon by grand jury within the next three days.
 Ever since the shooting Baton Rogue has been without judicial district court, MT. Favrot having been judge of this court, and having resigned the day alter the shooting Under the law his sue cessor cannot take office until tomorrow morning, and then the proceedings against the former judge will begin inl- mediately.
 MT. Favrot is at present in jail.
 Two unusual facts developed today in connection with the case. one being that the foreman of the grand jury, Robert A. Hart, Is an uncle of the widow of Dr. Aldrich, and the other an announcement that the Aldrich family is expected to make no attempt to assist by the enl- ployment of counsel in the conviction of Congressman Fayrot. The opinion IS freely expressed here that Mr. Favrot will not be indicted on charges either CT murder or manslaughter.
 Since the night of the shooting, which was done openly, no inkling of the cause of the tragedy has been allowed to be- come public except by merest rumot. Fully 1000 persons, mostly the poor to whom Dr. Aldrich had been kind, fol- lowed his coffin to his grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
SALOON CLOSED
 FOR SUNDAY SALE
PROPRIETOR CLAIMED CUSTOMER WAS GIVEN BOTTLE OF WHISKY SATURDAY AND EXCHANGE HAD TO BE MADE SUNDAY.

Mayor Ward addressed the following letter to Chief Wier yesterday
 iPlease close the saloon operated by H. K. Wyatt, at 1901 Fourth avenue, for violating the Sunday law"
 Prior to the issuing of these instruc- tlons, the mayor addressed R eommuni- cation te Judge Teagih asking for the particulars in the case, The judge re- piled that while there were certain ex- tenuating circumstances he thought that the proprietor should be taught q lesson. It seems that In the defense the pro- prletor claimed that he sold on Saturday bottle of whisky that was not what the purchaser thought and that It was this exchange on Sunday which led to the arrest.
 Immediately on receipt of the reply of Judge Feagln the mayor Issued the er- der above referred to.
 It will be remembered that Sunday aft ernoon Officers Street and Smith ar- rested Wyatt Ut his place of business, and the trial came up yesterday after noon Street testified that he snw Hay. wood Thomas go to tho rear door of tho saloon and knock. Wyatt then eame to the door and received something from the negro In moment he came out again and handed over c bottle of whisky. The bottle was taken from the negro, and he was summoned to testify in the case
 According to his claim, he had bought pint Saturday night, but whom he took 1t home found that 1t contained coal oil. He said that he took t back to the sa- loon to get good whisky. Wyatt admitted this exchange and pleaded sor tue mercy of the court He was fined s25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
HONORABLY DISCHARGED.
Judge Cochran Pleads Guilty to Charge
 of Horsewhipping Jenkins.

Meridian, Miss, February 4,--(Special) After entering a plea of guilty to the charge of assault and battery in the may OTIS court this morning, Judge Robert C. r. Cochran was honorably discharged by Mayor J. H. Rivers on the trial for the horsewhipping administered H. T. Jenk- ings in the lobby of the Grand Avenue hotel on Sunday morning, January 23, last. No evidence was heard in the case, and Jenkins nor his attorney saw fit to take part in tfe hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
MINOR POLICE ITEMS

Policemen Iarue and Gates made two important arrests last night in the per sons of Christ Doss and Ivan Anderson, two negroes who answer exactly to the description of the two thieves who rob bed the Woodward coininisslary Of goods valued at sSo6 the other night. The charge against them was doing business without license, as they were found selling spectacles on the street in the "Buzzard Roose" section.
 The same officers also captured Andrew Jackson, who is charged with larceny of brass. He Is said to have stolen a valua- ble cylinder from a locomotive in the Southern shops. The piece of machinery is of considerable value, but was recev- cred.
 They lodged in jail yesterday afternoon, one of those moving saloons, which often does business on Sunday. This one was seen Sunday, but flew away. He was lassoed last night, and his name was John Hayes.
 Mrs. Murphy an aged lady, reported to headquarters yesterday that an 1S-year- old negro girl had robbed her of 80. An nie L. Lawrence is the thlefs name. Part of the clothing which she had bought with the money was recovered by Officers Hambright and Mcknight.
 The tailor shop at 1912Ia Second avenue was burglarized, Sunday night, and con- siderable clothing taken. J. B. Carring- ton of 1904 South Ninteenth street, also reported the loss of a coat and umbrella from his home
 John Macy, 15-year-old boy, was ar- rested yesterday by Officer Byars, and charged with grand larceny. Charley Brown claimed that he had been robbed by the little fellow in a saloon
 The trial of W. D. Crews, who was ar- rested for the assault of McDonough sev- eral days ago, will be held by Judge Fea- gin this morning. Crews has been out on bond since Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Cruiser pesMoInes at Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, February 4.-The United States cruiser Des Moines arrived off this port this afternoon at o'clock and this evening anchored opposite Vidalia. La. The cruiser was detailed to attend the tenth annual Mardi Gras carnival in this city, and will return to the gulf on the 14th inst. A public reception was given the officers tonight Many social functions are being arranged in honor of the officers and crew of the cruiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Tomblubee Is Rising.

Montgomery, Ala. February A spe- cial to the Advertiser from Demopolis says the flood of the Tombigbee river Is unprecedented. This morning the gauge stood at 3l9 feet. a rise of AS in twenty four hours. Forty-five Meet is predicted, The lowlands are flooded and live stock is being moved to places of safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, February 4-The Pres ident sent to the Senate the following examinations: To be collector of inter nal revenue of the Sixth district or Missouri, Charles c. Burton or Ms souri: to be register of land ohces' Lawrence N. Houston, at Guthrie, Okia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
"CIansmanr Will Be Played.

Chattanooga, February 4.-(Special)- The city council tonight refused to pho hibit the Clansman from being played here Wednesday night. The negroes of Chattanooga petitioned the authorities not to allow the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
SEWING MACHINES FOR RENT

by week or month. at low rates. The Singer is acknowledged the lightest run ming and most convenient of any. Try one and be convinced. Only at the Singer stores.
 Look for the red letter S.
 Birmingham, Ala, 2123 Third avenue; Bessemer, Ala. 1877 Second avenue; Ems lev, Ala, 30 Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Race Horse Owner Dies.

Barrie, Ont, February AN. Y. De- ment, the wellknown race horse owner and millionaire lumberman, died here today. after a short illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

The Age-Hera1d iE authorized to an- nounce R. D. Burnett candidate for Alderman from the First ward, sub ject to the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

c. C. Heidt candidate for alderman Seventh ward subject to the action of the democratic primary, February IS, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

CITY TREAS. AND TAX COLLECTOR.
 I am a candidate for reelection by the mayor and aldermen of Birming- ham to the office of city treasurer and tax collector, subject to popular en- dorEement at the coming city demo- cratic primary. GEO. EUSTIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

Speaking of rewards, I will give $1OO for any fragment of the "ring" which Honorable George B. Ward was to smash" when elected Mayor. Fragments, mind you, not a whole circle.
 FRANK P. O'BRIEN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05

I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary, February 1S
 L. N. ARCHER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR ALnEnNrAN.

The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dan A. Hogan a candidate for alderman from the Eighth ward, sub 3ect to the action of the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Geo. H. Bodeker a candidate eor chief of police, subject to the demo- cratic primary. February IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
Hereditary Insanity.

"Thaw believed that Stanford White had wronged him. The defendant was suffering from an heridetary insanity which we find existed in his family. When we show this insanity in the family. and
 then show you this mans act, you will say it was the act of an insane man. You gentlemen will understand this. You will understand 1t better than the experts. You will put yourselves in his position and then you have it within yourselves to say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
FOR BUILDING INsPEcro,

FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR. The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce w. o. Matthews a candidate for Building Inspector. subject to the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-05
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Christian Endeavor Social

The young men and women of the
Christian Endeavor society of the Naomi
Avenue Christian church, corner Of
Twenty-first street and Naomi avenue,
gave reception at the church Friday
evening to the young people who had
recently come into the church and to
their friends
The purpose of the affair was to pre-
sent the purpose of the Christian En-
deavor-society and what ic has accom-
plished. Miss Edna Nicely gave an inter-
estine talk, which was followed by short
addresses by q. p. Hillman, Rev. Willis
S. Myers and e. F. Day, president Of
the society. After this refreshments
were served. The social hall was artis-
tically decorated with the society's colors
purple and gold-this same color
scheme also being carried out in the ices.
During the evening number of inter-
esting games were played and everyone
spent a most delightful evening. Those
who received at the door were Misses
Helen Flory and Mabel Spelman, with
Messrs. Leonard Wright. James and Lee
Arthur Myers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
ro Arranae Charity BALL

The annual charity ball to be given
Halloween at Kramer's by the Los An
geles chapter, U. d. c., will introduce
several debutantes to Los Angeles society
and will be an especially brilliant affair
Mrs. Mathew S. Robertson, president oi
the chapter, will be assisted In receiving
by Mines. Wesley Clark Albert M. Ste.
phens. West Hughes, Olin Wellborn, Han
cock Banning. Burton E. Green, G. @
Stanton and w. S. Bartlett.
The refreshment COMMITTEES consists OF
Mrs. Andrew Glassel, Mrs. ]. I. Fitz-
gerald and Mrs. Charles Wellborn; tbs
music is in charge Of Mines. A. Il. Nc
Auley. Joseph X, Ellison and Willoughoy,
Rodman. Miss Goleta M. Workman ano
Mines. Charles M. Shannon, 4. J. Bar
clay, James w. McA.ister. w. J. cni'
chester, Purdon and Miss Leovy consti'
tute the decorating committee
Mrs. william Johnston, chairman OF the
invitation committee, is assisted oy
Mines. Hancock Johnston, Harriet >
Wright Donald .Frick and the MISSES
Mary Hunsacker, Mary Belle Elliott ano
Sarah Goodrich.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Mrs. Exerhardv,s Rrldae Party

Among the smartest affairs of the week
was the bridge whist given by Mrs. w.
NJ Everhardy at her Alvarado Terrace
residence Thursday afternoon. the occa-
sion being the first Of a series that Mrs.
Everhardy is planning to give during
the fall and winter.
The rooms were bright with flowers
and trailing ferns and tables for the
games were placed in the drawing room,
the library and living room. Prizes were
awarded Mrs. F. w. Schenck. Mrs. Gar
ret L. Hogan and Miss Glenn.
An informal musical program was
given in the intervals between the con-
clusione eof the games and the serving of
refreshments by Mrs. Allison j. Wallace,
Mrs Walter ]. Wrenn and Mrs. Ever
hardy. Luncheon was served at long
table in the dining room, where yellow
schrysanthemums nodded a bright well
come. Place cards bore etchings of flow-
ers and figures
Guests were Mesdames Allison ]. Wal
lace, Henry ]. woollacott, Charles How
land, w. H. Thayer. Lewis clark Car
Isle, e. NJ. Guthrie, A. H. Koebig, Adolph
Frese, Ethel Graham, Simon Maier, Wal
ter j. Wrenn, Fred Detmers, Lee C.
Gates, Frank Hudson, Schenck O'Gor-
man. Robert w. Kenny, Dwight Hart
A X Brauer Robert Mccormick, J. H
Goodhue Brunton, Garrett l.. Hogan
Miss Lape and Miss Marian Glenn.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Pre-NuptlaI Entertaining

Few Los Angeles girls have ever left
the company Of their young women
friends for the ranks OF the matrons with
so long a list OF pre-nuptial honors as is
the good fortune of Miss Pearl Seeley
Mrs. John I. Jones of 2637 Portland
street gave a very handsomely appointed
bridge party for this popular bride-elect
Thursday and Saturday afternoon, Mrs
John III. Norton entertained for her with
luncheon of twenty covers at the Cali
fornia club. Mrs. M. J. Compel of 230l
South Figueroat street is giving a break
fast for her this morning; Tuesday Mrs
Jefferson Paul Chandler will give lunch
con for Miss seeley and her maids. and
Miss Eva Keating is arranging an affair
at which this popular bride-elect is to be
guest Of honor
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G
Drake Of Long Beach win give theatei
party followed by supper at Hotel Alex
dria for the bridal party.
Another AFFAIR to be given for Miss
Seeley is a luncheon at the home of Mrs
G. N Linard, Pasadena. next Wednesday
Miss Seeley has chosen her sister Miss
Elizabeth Drake, as her maid OF honor
and the Misses Kate Macomber of De-
Moinsa, Iowa; Lillian Smith. Deming
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
The Woodbury. Reception

Prominent among the society functions
of the coming week will be the reception
to be given Thursday evening at Hotel
Pepper by Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wood
bury.
I Mrs. Woodbury. has selected for her re-
ceiving party Mesdames w. D. Luvine,
L. L. Robinson, Henry Newly, W.. NJ
Haskell. Fred Bittman, ]. Rowell, c. O..
whittemore, William Bartling, Benjamin
Hahn. Young ladies who will assist are
Miss June Whittemore Leigh White
more, Miriam Eskridge, Warren Mills,
Florence Bland, Louise Bartling, Alice
Chaplin, Georgia Park, Fay Farrell.
The occasion promises to be one dis
tinguished not only by the gracious hos
pitality of the hosts but also by the beau
ty of the hostess and her assistants. and
many handsome gowns.
The musicale which is to follow the
reception will include among the artists
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Society Vaudeville

The ladies in charge of the society
vaudeville are reporting progress with q
capital "P." There are go many features
to be presented which are delightfully."-
new that the management is on the verge
of asking for a revolving stage. so that
one portion may be arranged scenically
while the other half is delighting the
audience.
The Hancock Banning orchestra. under
the direction of Ed Kammermeyer and
Hancock Banning. has assumed such pro-
portions that they are arranging to en-
large the orchestra pit. Edgar Temple
who has been secured as director general
of all stage equipment. is considered one
of the most talented organizers in Ameri-
ca. For over eight years he created al.
the beautiful stage pictures, the group
irgs of arllsts, stars and chorus for the
Savage opera company. An excellent
tenor himself, knowing all the ms and
outs of stage business, he is rapidly whip
ping into line the artists constituting the
various tableaux, acts and musical num-
bers which will be presented on that
evening at the Mason.
Mrs. Cosmo Morgan is arranging nov
city distinctly Partisan, presenting the
wonder-picture tree. and her retinue of
young men and maids are already per-
feet at rehearsals. Among the younger
matrons are Mrs. Milo, M, Potter, pre-
senting the. ''Reveries of Bachelor" and
the number of applications received from
the bachelor fraternity to act in conneo-
ION with the qintette of charming lady
participants proves that this Is to be one
of the banner numbers on the program.
A truly artistic number Is the Swing
Song being arranged by Mrs. M. J..
Cornel from Miss Pocahontas," and
those who have attended the dress re-
hearsal at the Connel barn, during the
last week pronounce it the most finished,
artistic, moving stage picture they have
yet witnessed.
A few words concerning the exchange
tickets should be mentioned Those are
now or sale at the Bartlett Music COM
pany, opposite the city hall, and those
who really desire to secure the better
seats should purchase the exchange tick
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
cominq and Going

DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Sobey, we'll known
society people of San Francisco, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Mitchell
of $40 st. Paul avenue. They are visit
ing Catalina, Mt. Lowe and other points
of interest, and later will visit Mrs
Sobey's brother, Col. Edwards at Pres
cott
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hynes of the
Hotel Ems are leaving today FOR san
diego. They will make the trip by au-
tomobile and intend visiting all points
of interest near the southern city. the
Hynes party will make the U. S. Grant
hotel their headquarters for three
weeks. y.
Mrs. e. c. Baldry is stopping at Hotel
Hollenbeck, pending the completion Of
her new home In the Westlake district.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Northam are en-
tertaining their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
EFF. Northam of San Jose.
John Singleton Carter, well known
young business and society man of San
Diego, will visit Los Angeles this week.
Mr.. Carter is on his way to Lake Tahoe
and Carson City, New, on months $
hunting trip.
Mrs. Elsie Van Dyke, cousin and
guest of Mrs. j. Burton Prosser of this
city, was summoned to the bedside of
her mother in Salt Lake week before
last, but arrived too late, as Mrs. War
ing passed away the day before her
daughter arrived.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Suess of Redlands
are passing week in Los Angeles and
staying at the Mountain View inn in
Hollywood. Mr.. Suess is chairman OF
the RedIands board of trustees.
Miss Anna Madison, associate manager
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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
Complimentary Reception

Mrs. ]. G.. Mclean, who will leave to-
morrow for her future home in Naco, was
the guest of honor at reception and
musicale given by Mrs. NJ. s. Reed of
1913 Harvard boulevard, Thursday after"
noon. About fifty guests were present
Assisting the hostess and guest of honor
in receiving were Mrs Robert Garwood
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Casper and Mrs. r.
P. Howell. In the dining room at the
punch bowl was Miss Florence Mont
gomery and the hostess little son. Roy
Reed Those who contributed to the
musical program were Miss Hazel Brown
Mrs. Arnold Krauss, Mrs. w. r. Arend
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
salIaoay.Johnson

The marriage of Miss Ella Johson and
Benjamin Salladay took place at noon
yesterday at the home of the officiating
clergyman, Rev. Robert Mcintyre, 1893
South Alvarado street.
Miss Edith Biedle and Harry Fiebabch
attended the young couple.
After the ceremony wedding break
fast was served at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. ard Mrs. Peter John
son, 2729 San Marino street, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Salladay left for wedding trip
through Northern California, in the
course of which they will visit San Fran
cisco and Oakland. On their return they
will be at home at s1S Mount Washington
drive.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
SOCIETY NEWS

Leonard Miglionico, harpist; Mrs Fred
Bittman and Miss Florence Bland, con-
traltos; Miss Miriam Eskridge, reader;
George Pedley. baritone; Master Smead,
boy soprano. Mrs Woodbury. will sing
and Smead's orchestra is to furnish a
program during the evening.
The decorations are to be In red and
green and perhaps one would not be far
afield II one guesses that pepper boughs
and blossoms would be employed.
Senorita Marin and Don Cupid
Miss Elena Marin. the beautiful Span
ish lyrical song bird, who has been
spending several weeks in Los Angeles
giving repertoire concerts and recitals,
stole away from the city the latter part
of the week, and her friends believe she
has gone to Hermosillo in answer to a
summons from Cupid.
A short time ago she stated to a friend
that she was engaged to a banker OF
the Mexican town whose name she re-
fused to divulge, saying prettily: TT will
all be known in q little while, and until
then I am going to be quiet"
Her friends have tried every means Of
discovering the name OF the favored
lover, but all attempts so far have failed.
1t is expected, however, that within the
near future notice of the marriage
will be Forthcoming which will solve the
mysterious departure and vague report
that has been current for several weeks
concerning the love affair of the pretty
sopranist and the Hermosillo banker.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13

Mr. and Mrs. William NJ. Friesner of
2217 Figueroa street entertained Monday
evening informally for a number OF Los
Angeles and Pasadena friends who were
members of the Idyilwild colony this sum-
mer. The affair was also In compliment
to Mrs. Otto Rust and Miss Elsa Rust OF
Anaheim, who were Mrs. F'riesner &
guests for "a few days. Among the other
guests present were Mrs. F. c. K. Matti.
son, Miss Bessie Mattison, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Green, Mrs. Richard Luckey OF
Pasadena. DR.. and Mrs. Moore. Miss Olga
Atherton. Miss Sally Mcfarland, Mr.. and
Mrs William Desmond and Harold Eng
lish.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
First Dance of the Season

The Xopiea club will give the first
dance of the season at the Ebell club
on Figueroa street, Wednesday evening,
October %.
: The officers are: President, Ward
Heller; vice president, E. M. Ford; cor
responding secretary, DIR. H. E. Ransom /;
financial secretary, e. v. Bunt; treas
urer, e. Englebritsen; executive commit
tee, f. M. Ford, E. Englebritsen E. Sal
yer, w. III. Dehm, E. v. Bunt, l.. G.
Valiant, A. ]. Bendowski, Ward Heller,
E. l.. Dickson, DR.. H. E. Ransom and
DIR. McVan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
To Wed This Week

One of the prettiest wedding ceremonies
for the week is the one arranged 1or the
marriage Of Miss Bessie Sponhoitz' wen
known and popular young woman Of this
CITY. ana Hubert O'Neat bookkeeper
employed by the H. Jevne company ana
living at 1874 Morton avenue.
Miss sponholtz has been resident OF
Los Angeles during the last three years,
having come to this city from her nome
NEAR Milwaukee, Wis, where her parents
still live.
Since coming to this city Miss Spon-
holtz has made her home with frlenos az
The Huey, 523 Maple avenue. Botn Mr.
O,Neal and his bride have many friends
In this city and several surprises are being
nrepared for them by their friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-13
BRIDGE Whist Club

Among the card clubs forming for this
winter is one in which twelve OF the
younger society girls are interested.
They will play bridge whist on the first
and third Wednesdays of each month.
Among those who will enjoy the friend
ly contests are Mesdames Glen William
Price. Kirk Woolfeit, Frank K. Bench
ley; Misses Fay Farrell, Ethel Lockhart,
Kathleen Hamilton. Edith Myers, Mar
garet Adele Robertson. Helen Cox, FL
eanore Holland. Virginia Frentress and
Vinette Morris.