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GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The tug Camilla Of the Taylor fleet has
been laid I'D at the 10th street wharf Of
the American Ice Company for a general
overhauling Of her machinery and the
replacing Of some worn parts Of her
engine. The tug. 1t Is stated, will be
out Of commission for a week or ten days,
but when she returns to service she will
be in good order for towing In ice. should
any form on the river. The work on the
Camilla is being done under the super
vision OF Capt A. ]. Taylor, managing
owner of the tug.
The steamer Montauk. which for several
weeks last summer ran on q day route
between this city and the Jamestown ex-
position and Norfolk. under control Of
parties in Newport News and Richmond,
has returned to New York. where she is
owned. and. It is stated. has been laid up
there for the winter.
Though but one moro week Of the ex-
position remains. travel between tits CITY
and the big show continues heavy. uar-
ticularly on the night boats of the Nor
folk and Washington steamboat line. The
steamers arriving here both yesterday and
today had almost their limit in passengers
and the steamer Jamestown, on the day
route: is also carrying fairly large
crowds.
Arrived: Schooner Ella. cord wood. from
river point for the local dealers: power
canoe NJ. E. Clark. oysters, from the Po-
temac beds: tug Cameron, with a tow
from the lower river: barges McCracken
and w. w. Curtin. coal, from PhiladeI-
phia for the Georgetown dealers: TUG
Baby. with a tow Of sand and gravel
laden lighters from river point: tug
Eugenia, towing three barges laden with
gravel, from the digging machines down
! river; barge Majorie, fertilizer material,
from Norfolk. at Alexandria
Sailed: Schooner Ella H. Hill, light. from
Alexandria for a North Carolina port. to
load shingles for Alexandria; tug Column
bia. with tow of light barges for Chesa-
peake bay points: schooner Martin Wax.
, ner. light. for the Potomac oyster beds to
load back to this city: schooner J. e.
Clark, light. for Virginia point to load
scow Fannie. light. for Marshall Hail. to
load cord wood. back to this city: schoon-
or Columbia F. c.. light, from Alexandria,
Thomas. light. for the Wicomico river to
load oysters for the market here.
Memoranda: Barge Patuxent has been
taken to Occoouan to load railway ties for
New York: schooner Gurley has COM
pleted loading cargo Of glass bottles at
Alexandria and has sailed for Norfolk;
barge Rappahannock has been taken to
Boyds to complete the loading OF her
cargo of railway ties for Philadelphia or
New York: schooner Samuel Wood has
gone to Leonardtown. Nd. to load cord
wood for this city; schooner Peri Is at
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Laurel and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
LAUREL, Md. Noyemt,er o,

IAUREL, Md, November IS, 1907.
Miss Emma Carr youngest daughter of
the late Nicholas Carr of Howard coun-
ty, and Robert Alcorn. a merchant of
Philadelphia, were married few evenings
ago at Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal
Church South, Howard county, by Rev.
A. B. Sites, pastor Of the Trinity Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, of laurel
Miss Emma Carr Of Baltimore, a niece of
the bride. was maid Of honor. The ushers
were Grover Hobbs and Lawrence Welsh
The bride and groom stood under an arch
of laurel and chrysanthemums The
bride was attired in blue broadcloth with
hat to match, and carried a shower
bouquet of chrysanthemums.
Miss Florence Duvail and James/ Mer-
son, both Of Laurel, were married at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Temple here last Friday evening, the au-
ditorium being crowded with members of

lempie mere last friday evening, the au-
ditorium being crowded with members of
the fraternity and many invited friends
The principal address was by W. E An
drews, auditor United States Treasury
Department. whose theme was Masonry
and Patriotism" Letters Of regret were
received from Thomas J. Shryock, grand
master of Maryland, A. F. and A. M:
Alexander Grant and George w. Nagle.
the first master Of Mount He rmon Lodge.
The program consisted Of selections by
the Riverdale Orchestra, addresses by
DR.. 8. M. Mcmillan and Wilbur 3. Drown,
the latter worshipful master of the
lodge, and vocal selections by Mrs. D. H.
Orr and w. A. Morsell At the conclu-
sion Of the entertainment refreshments
were served.
The committee on ARRANGEMENTS COM
prised DR.. s.. NJ. Mcmillan, chairman
w. Sexton, Jerome J. Morgan, John M.
Earnest and William B. Severe
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home of the brides mother, on I'd street,
a few evenings ago. by the Rev. A. B.
Sites, pastor Of the Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
Mrs. Fannie Smallwood Of Ashton,
Montgomery county. who had been visit.
ing her sister-in-law. Miss Margaret
Smallwood, here. for the past week. died
suddenly last Saturday afternoon Of heart
failure. Mrs. Smallwood had been In poor
health, although her death was unex-
pected-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25

mankind, the Fathers will to you, which
you must read in order to become q bene-
ficiary.
Satan fools men in their daily habits
dress, conversation and their thoughts
He gets men into barrooms, gambling
houses, and dens Of ill-fame. Satan fools
men in their thoughts of other men He
makes one man call another man a hypo.
critic, when he himself Is the real hypo.
| critic.
Satan fools men through their bodily
| desires and excessive wants. He fools
them in the spiritual life by keeping then
away from the church. the Y. M c. A
and all other places of a moral atmos
phere. He fools men by telling them tina,
| the wages of sin Is not DEATH"
| At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr.
men to lead better lives. and urged upor
all sinners the advantages of the Chris.
| tian religion.
At Meeting for Men.
Rev David Latshaw Of Dayton, Ohio,
spoke at a meeting for men held in the
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church, 18th
| and Church streets northwest. last night.
His subject was Fishers Of Men," and
he said that every one has the same op-
portunity to gain religious belief.
Religion knocks at the door of US all, I"
he said. but every one does not accept
1t when 1t comes. This Lord does not
your paths. and II you do not take the
right road 1t is your own fault" Con-
tinuing on the same line. he said that be-
lief in God was the essential necessity OF
a good man. 'Tf a man believes in God
and other teachings Of the faith,' he said,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
Mt. Hermon Lodge Anniversary.
respondence Of The Star

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Nd, November 25, 1907.
The celebration of the twenty-fifth an
niversary of the establishment of Mount
Hermon Lodge, No. 179, A. F. and A. NJ,
Of Hyattsville, took place in Masonic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25

While cutting down a large tree for
saw mill ]. F. Ward Of Stokesland, Pitt
sylvania county, Va, was crushed to
death.
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w. b. Moses & Sons.
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Alexandria loading a general cargo for

Aouina creek.
The tides have been running both high
and low during the past two or three
days, the fall from the high to low water
being between four and a half and
five feet.
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land will follow the things he does be-
lieye. whether or not he be Christian, he
will be good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

which will be under the auspices of the General Sumpter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The proceeds
 will be devoted to the fund for the com pletion of Continental hall The date of the tea will be Washington's wedding day, or at least the date set apart by the national society as the wedding day of Washington, about which there has always been a slight controversy The date Is January F.
 The Dixie club will give it's holiday dance on the evening of December 30
 For the purpose of stimulating interest in the patriotic work of the General Sumpter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, an open meeting will be held on the afternoon of Jan uary l at the residence of Mrs. Frank White. Addresses will be made by the Rev. pr. W. D. Evans. and others The chapter is particularly interested in it's plans to build memorial to the soldiers of the Revolution who lie in unmarked graves in Jefferson county. The work to raise funds was started two years ago. At the open meeting the descendants of these soldiers are invited to be present. number of the most prominent peo- pie in this city are interested in the pro posed work of the Daughters and the fruition of their plans will meet with hearty approval from all patriotic so- cities.
 Grateful acknowledgement is made of two additional contributions to the Creche fund. Mrs. T. D. Parke s1: Mrs. Russel Hunt, $2 The fund for the Creche will reach nearly $150. Besides the donations which have been received by The Age Herald, the president of the Creche acknowledges s25 from the children of the public schools of this city, who for several years have made a generous contribution to the Creche.
 MT. Bland Mitchell of Rollo Miss, is passing the week in Birmingham.
 MT. Joseph Meade, who is taking or ders at Sewanee. was in Birmingham on Saturday, en route to Hazelhurst, Miss, pass the holidays.
 Miss Hadee Meade will return from Hazelhurst after the holidays and will pass the remainder of the winter with her cousin, Mrs. J. Dabney. Mrs. Runyon of New York and her young daughter, Miss Fannie Runyon, have arrived and are the guests of Mrs. Runyon's daughter, Mrs. Felix
 
 York for the last four years. Mrs. Run yon having also been abroad. Her daughter, quite young girl when she went north. is now very charming and attractive young woman, who has just entered society. She and her mother have many friends in Birming | ham, who will cordially welcome tn cir | return. They will pass the remainder | of the winter in this city. 
 | Mir. Henry Mosler of New York is l the guest of his dauAhter, Mrs. Otto | Marx. MT. Mosler Is one of the most | distinguished artists in America, and | has achieved highest honors in this | country and in France.
 | MT. Syddie Smith arrived last night from Bingham college and is the guest | of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Addison | G. Smith.
 l MT. Beach Chenoweth has arrived l from the Washington and Lee univer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

of New York city, who is the guest of Mrs. W. S. Motion. The guests of the dinner were: Mrs. R. s. w. Brown, Mrs. R. R. McDavid. Mrs. Calvern Jones, Mrs. J. C. Henley, Mrs. H. Morrow, Mrs. Hunter Smith. Mrs. w. s. Motion, Mrs T. O. Smith, Mrs w. D Smith, Mrs. E. P. McDavid, Mrs. Ellen Watts.
 Miss Salle McPherson is spending the holidays with Miss Mabel Fordyme in Anniston.
 Miss Elsie Johnson has returned from New Decatur where she has been visit ing.
 Cadet Winston Thompson of the Staun- ton, Virginia, Military Academy is spend- ing tSe holiday season with his parents, Mir and Mrs. Joseph O. Thompson
 The marriage of Miss Mary Greer Cald- well and Mir. James Knox Fleming will take place at o'clock on the afternoon or the 26th at the ho./e of the brides uncle, Col John NJ Caldwell, at Noiswood. No cards will be issued.
 Misses Kate and Amelia Caldwell Will arrive on the 18th to be the guests of Miss Caldwell at Norwood Place to attend the Fleming Caldwell wedding.
 News of the sudden death in Mexico City of MT. l.. Joseph Kiansk, formerly of New York, city has been receveds He Is survived by his widow, who, as Miss Florence Berwe Conway of this city had many friends who will regret to learn of her bereavement.
 Miss Martha Dabney arrived last niga. from Baltimore and will\pass the holi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

the Rev. A. R. Moore. MT. Robin and his bride left yesterday afternoon for Will mington, Del.
 Mrs. D. M. Drennen of Athens is spend- ing some time in this city.
 Dr. and Mrs. Nell Jackson are visiting in Opelika.
 Mrs. J. M. Stillwell of Anniston is also the guest of Mrs. L. K. Ross at BPS South Twentieth street. 6a a 4a Mrs. Laura Harper is critically i'll at her home on Twelfth avenue, south. Miss Hattie McCartye and Miss Sadie c. Smith are at home at HOS Thirty first street. Norwood Place.
 The following from the Montgomery Advertiser will be. of interest to every one in Alabama: Miss Helen Keller, the wonderful Alabama woman. who, begin ming life without the faculties of sight, speech or hearing, has yet become the owner of many exceptional accomplish ments, is expected to come with her mother, Mrs. Kate A. Keller, to Mont gomery Saturday. Mrs. Keller and Miss Keller will be guests of Mrs. Pattie Tyson on South MeDonough street during the holidays.
 Miss Keller is probably the most fa- nous Alabama woman, and one of the most famous in the world. Years of patient study made her competent to do more things well than can the aver age possessor of all the human faculties.
  CONTINUED ON PAGE 15.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
NEWS ,OF THE WEEK IN WORLD OF SOCIETY
Holidays to Be Brilliant With
 Series of Events
SOME CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Notes of Interesting PeopIe-visit of Henry MosIer, the Distinguished Artist-The Miners Start
 On Southern Cruise.

Governor and Mrs. Braxton Bragg Conner announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine, to Mir. w. M. Buck of Port Dover, Canada. The wedding will take place at the residence of the brides parents on South Fourteenth ave- nue. No cards will be issued for the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

The wedding of Miss Rubie Burrows and MT. Harry Robin took place yester- day afternoon at the First Christian church The ceremony was performed by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

CT at the Hillman, arranged by the Bir- mingham alumni.
 The patronesses for the concert will be Mrs. R. II. Pearson. Mrs. John Cart wright, Mrs. c. T. Randall, Mrs. S. E. A. A. Coleman, Mrs. John C. Henley, Mrs. ". B. Leedy, Mrs. Culpepper Exum, Mrs T. 0. smith, Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs. W. E. Evans, Mrs. George E. Clark, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Mrs. ". P. c. Harding, Mrs. Henry FowllSes. Mrs M. Fies, Mrs. John c, Henley, Jr., Mrs. D. M. Tut wiler, Mrs Maben Hobson. Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs. W. l. Grubb, Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs. Frank B. Fowikes, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs W. r. Pinksrd.
 Another delightful event of the week will~be the $. A. F. dance on Friday evening in the ballroom of the Hillman.
 The cotillon will be led by MT. Robert Hood, assisted by Mf. Frank Jones, and will be both beautiful and brilliant
 The Callman orchestra will present a varied dance programme and d delicious supper will be served. The reception con- mittee is as follows:
 MT. R. H. Hood, MT. Frank Jones, MT. ". E. Kelley, MT. Zac r. Smith, Jr, MT. George Hgleston, MT. Will Dunn, MT. Herbert Tutwiler, MT J. c. Nelson, MT. Seaborn Whatley
 The chaperones will include MT. and Mrs. R. II. Hood, MT. and Mrs. Hubert Drennen, MT. and Mrs. Frank Jones, Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Hodges, MT. and Mrs. w. c. Kelley. Mir. and Mrs. George Kelley, Mir. and Mrs. J. W. sibley, MT. and Mrs E. M. Tutwiler, Jr.
 Last night began the series of dances for young people, and from now till well past the holiday season there will be many events for those at home for the Christmas vacation.
 Miss Helen Thompson will give a dance tomorrow evening at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson, on Highland avenue. There will also be a young peoples dance On Christmas eve. at which Mr. and Mrs. Walker Percy will entertain for their young daughter, Miss Ellen Percy who is at home from Ogantz for the holidays.
 General and Mrs. Fred Ferguson will also entertain at a dancing party on Thursday evening at the Country club in honor of their young daughter, Miss FrederiIa Ferguson, who is at home from the Shipley school
 On the evening of December 27 Miss NI5iHlh hcl)dNlu VIII BlNe d udHclLB party.
 Miss Edith Thompson has postponed her dance on account of other engagements.
 Miss Carrie White Dean and Miss Vir- ginia White will give a dance on Thurs day evening at the Margaret Allen school. Miss Elizabeth Bowie will entertain at luncheon during the holidays
 Among the events being anticipated with great pleasure is the dance on Christmas eve to be given by Company G, Jeffer- son Volunteers, Alabama National Guard. The dance will be given in the armory and 200 invitations have been issued. The grand march will begin at 10 o'clock. The Jefferson Volunteers will give a series of dances this winter, the mid-wnter af- fairs to culminate in brilliant military ball.
 Among the events to be given after the holidays will be a colonial tea at the residence of Mrs. N. w. Trimbe and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

So many dances nave been announced for the holidays that practically all dates have been filled. The arrival of the young people from the various universities and schools has given an interest to social life, and the Christmas celebrations will have an added brilliancy by reason of the presence of so many young folk at home for the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Mrs L. Y Dean of Gadsden is the guest of Mrs l.. K. Ross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

The visit of the Yale Glee club will also cause society to sit up and take notice
 The members of the club will arrive on Christmas morning, and wllebe hurried off to the Southern clubhouse for the CO., tlon. After lunching there they will lead d strenuous life the remainder of the afternoon, having to make calls in the most punotiious way, something of a continuous performance, like a revival of New Years calling. Some two or three pretty and/ fashionable women are going to keep open house on Christmas after noon, and will invite score of pretty girls to receive with them. There will
 be no formal hours, but the Yale men will go the rounds, meeting informally a number of Birmingham belles and beau- ties, who will have their day quite full, the cotillon at the club and receiving all afternoon. The concert at the auditorium at the High school will be a delightful occasion. and will be followed by smok-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

MT and Mrs Albert P Bush and their little son, Peyton, arrived last night from Mobile and are the guests of Col. and Mrs. Bush at Hill Crest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Among the cotillons to be danced Christi mas week will be the usual cotillon at the Southern club, a custom which noth- ing short of sudden death would pre- vent The cotillon will begin at 10:30 o'clock. Egg-nog, also time-honored custom, will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Miss Hattie McCartyt and Miss Sadie c. Smith are at home at HOS Thirty first street, Norwood Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Mrs. Laura Harper is critically i'll at her home on Twelfth avenue, south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

days with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Dabney. Miss Dabney will not return north until February, when she will start journey around the world with her aunt Mrs. Mary E. Ware.
 Mir Frank r. Anderson, Jr., and MT Pelham Anderson are at home from the University of Alabama.
 Mai. and Mrs Willis J. Milner left last night for New Orleans to pass the hoii- days with their daughter, Mrs. Alexander Sloan Tutwiler. Later they will, go for their usual winters cruise on their hand some yacht Mrs. Willis is convalescing from her recent illness, and it is hoped that she will rapidly grow stronger from the cruise in southern waters.
 Mir and Mrs. V. B. Currie have named their little son V. B. Currie Jr.
 MT George Peter of Maylene is in Bir- mingham.
 Miss Frederika Ferguson arrived yes- terday from Philadelphia to pass the hol- idays with her parents, Gen. and Mrs. Ferguson.
 Mir and Mrs Albert P Bush and their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Mrs. J. M. Stillwell of Anniston is also the guest of Mrs. L. K. Ross at BPS South Twentieth street. sn a Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Misses Kate and Amelia Caldwell Will arrive on the 18th to be the guests of Miss Caldwell at Norwood Place 10 attend the Fleming Caldwell wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

CONTINUED ON PAGE 15.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

MT. Beach Chenoweth has arrived from the Washington and Lee univer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Cadet Winston Thompson of the Staun- ton, Virginia. Military Academy is spend ing tSe holiday season with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph o. Thompson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Dr. and Mrs. Nell Jackson are visiting in Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Mrs. D. M. Drennen of Athens is spend ing some time in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

Miss Martha Dabney arrived last night rom Baltimore and will\pass the holl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

the Rev. A. R. Moore. Mir. Robin and his bride left yesterday afternoon for Will mington, Del.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-07-25

phone Hunnewell to close all
switches and have a clear track.
And that Charlie passed Hume
well like fash and passed the
west bound freight on the Lake
ndu bill aud beat it into Shel.
bina by leu minutes.
And that there is a yellow
place as big as the yellow card,
under the seat OF his breaches
that be cannot tear off in a
week.
Charlie was punished by the
young men in Shelblua the
night of the last annual cleo
ton.
One more visit to Monroe
may mean a funeral for him.
Friday night John Taylor
recognized as "Oad niger
and Jail bird" made his APP
pearance on the streets aud
had it not been for his first
class sprinting qualities. his
fate would have been the same
as that of Charlie Davis.
We have no advice to give
the Negroes, but will say: At
last the long suffering whites
are terribly in earnest.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-07-25
Head End

Salem, Mich, July 20 "A
Pere Marquette excursion train
bound from Iouia to Detroit was
wrecked this morning two miles
east of here. 1t is reported be-
tween thirty and forty persons
were killed.
AT noon % bodies had been
taken from the wreck There
are probably fifteen more. Five
of the eleven cars escaped de-
struction. There were scores
injured. There were about
eight hundred persons on the
train.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-07-25
Others Wonder.

Wonder bow many signers
there would be if today a paper
we're circulated crittcising the
News for opposing social equal.
lty with Negroes Monroe
City News. z, IS, '07.
There never was such a paper
circulated nor signed in Monroe
City by anyone.
The nasty radicalism of the
Monroe City News caused an in
dignation meeting of the Re-
publicans to be held in this city
and in that meeting resolutions
were unanimously adopted cen
suring the News.
Then according to a reputa-
BILE gentlemen, the News editor
he next morning said what
he would not publish. and when
he was called down for the sour
ri!lous statement, it was a case
of begging off.
1t matters not whether a ma n
is Democrat or a Republica n,
white oc black, common decency
demands fair, honest, impartial
treatment.
James F Rodgers is a Repub-
lean, but we prize his friend.
ship none the less, and up to
date, can say, we have never
known him to stoop to a dispic-
able act nor willful misrepre
sentation. Nor to juggle with
the truth in an effort to make
white things appear black, nor
the reverse of that.
Dear Friends" used as it is
by the Monroe City News. is a
low. dirty, vulgar insult to Mr..
Rodgers and to every DEMO
GRAFT who signed the petition.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-07-25
Branch.

Mrs. Matilda Lilly Branch, of
near Warren. died of heart
trouble at 1925 Monday morn
ing.
She was tweuty-four years of
age and leaves a young babe,
husband and relatives to mourn
their loss. Funeral services were
conducted at the Christian
church in Warren Tuesday 10 a.
m. by Rev Bailey.