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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
SOCIAL SIDE OF REGENT \ CONVENTION AT NORFOLK
BY MRS. cHAPPELL CORY.

cheoEs on the fifth floor of tine. conNen- ton building. These were served in courses, both delicious and wholesome, and while saving the delegates the weary tramps to and from the hotel enabled them to enjoy social intercourse, discuss important measures and be on time at all afternoon sessions.
 Thursday night a brilliant reception was given al the Woman's club of Nor folk It is d very handsome building, beautiful in all it's appointments and admirably adapted to large receptions. In the receiving line were the officers of the Hostess chapter and general officers Of the United Daughters of the Confectionery. Among the distinguished guests present was Col. Hillary A. Herbert and his daughter, Mrs. Micon. All were in full evening dress and some of the gowns were magnificent. Mrs. Scuyler of New York, who has discriminating taste and is always attractively gowned, wore an exquisite princess robe of cream with rare laces and jewels. In the receiving line the president general was daintily gowned in cream embroidered in purple, the purple outlining violets with a tracery of green leaves. Mrs. Van Wyke of California was very handsome in d rare costume of black. One of the most striking costumes of the evening was worn by Mrs Poe of Maryland, being a Parisian design of gray silk with slight tracings of black. Mrs. Poe is through marriage a near kinswoman to the first families of Virginia. En passant 1t was very beautiful to see her delight at going to Williams for Sunday service, that she might worship in the historic old Bur ton Priesto church, where, as a girl she was wont to go. Nor could one refrain from mentioning how she passed an old fashioned porch in the same historic place where sat a beautiful young girl, and how she said with that Charming grace of the grand dame, Excuse me, my dear, you make me think you are myself sitting there in the long ago watching for the college boys to pass by
 Mrs. Latham of Tennessee was, as usual, magnificently gowned wearing a costume of white with jewels and rare laces. Mrs Parker of New York was regaled in q princess of white and old rose Mrs. Benning of New York was also strikingly gowned and wore the most exquisite of rare old jewels. Mrs. J. D. Beale of New York was hand somely gowned in black. Mrs Beehan president of the Confederate Memorial association, wore a handsome costume of black. Mrs. Dibbell state president of the Texas division, was said to be the most handsomely gowned woman present, wearing a princess of Persian design Mrs. Cooy of Florida, who was elected corresponding secretary, is always gowned in exquisite taste, and wore a black and white gown with gauge trim mings. A feature of the e>>ning was the confederate choir, in their gr->y coats and capes, who sang all the beautiful confederate airs Delicious punch and a buffet luncheon was served to all ex- cept the officers, who received the dis tinction of having special luncheon in one of the private dining rooms of the club, where at a beautifully appointed table, they were wined and dined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
LETTERS TO THE -DITOR.
Voice ofthe Old South.
ne Editor of The Age-aerald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Now that the Punch and Judy show at Montgomery is about to close and Buster Brown Conner and his marionettes are about to retire from the stage we can welcome Thanksgiving Day in better frame of mind.
 If Father Abraham Cor Lucifer) would only call to his bosom that clerical Hes sian, Brooks Lawrence, and his brother, Janizaries. who have irritated and dis gusted men of the old south for some months past our paens would be heart felt. We men of 1S60-5 feel we have, in- deed fallen upon evil days when we see our beloved south out-Heroding Herod and hugging to her bosom New England isns honoring political parsons, and ap- plauding hysterical women who vex the rostrum. In my youth these things ex- cited our profound indignation and con- tempt Times have changed. but thank God we of the old south have not changed with them PERRY M. DE bEON.
 Birmingham November P, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

At the request of the president general, Mrs. Lizzie George Henderson, who felt there would be little time for anything but the business in hand. the social fea- lures of the convention were restricted.
 On the first day Of the convention an afternoon reception was held at Beau voir," on the exposition grounds. The Hostess chapter of Nofolk composed the reception committee. Beauvoir is a re plica of the home of Jefferson Davis, near Gulfport, Miss. which was fitted up bN the United Daughters of the Confed- eracy of Virginia, not only as of historic interest to this the history exposition this age, but that il might be a place where all southerners might come, leave their belongings and be at home. The building is an exact representation of this home, and being also near the coast, and having almost the same furnishings as are in the Beauvoir home of Mis- sssippi, it was an ideal spot to first bring the delegates into pleasant social intercourse. Each day during the con- venton one of the daughters of Virginia acted as hostess of the home, receiving the visitors with smiles of welcome.
 On the afternoon of the reception the Pickett Buchanan chapter of Norfolk were hostesses, the officers of the chap ter forming the receiving line. Although therreception was informal and on the grounds of the exposition, many hand some calling gowns were donned in honor of the opening exercises or the Beauvoir reception, and the historic replica pre- sented an animation and joyous scene.
 Each day during the convention the Hostess chapter of Norfolk served lun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
RECORD OF DEATH
 IN WILD AUTO RAGE
ONE MAN IS KILLED AND SEV- ERAL OTHERS INJURED WHEN AUTOMOBILE DAsHEs INTO AN
 EMPTY WAGON.

Des Moines Iowa, November 23.-(Spe- cial.)-As the result of a wild automobile ride long after midnight, speeding over asphalt pavements 30 miles an hour and a collision with a wagon standing by the roadside, the following record of death and destruction were unfolded to the peo- pie here this morning.
 Dead-Orlo R. Nattenger, member Sears-Nattenger Automobile company, aged 32; skull crushed in contact with pavement.
 Injured.-Frank Getchel, prominent lum- herman, injured internally; in precarious condition.
 Miss Isle Denny, back injured.
 Mrs. Maud Joekel, badly cut.
 Members of the party are among the best known people in the city. They had been riding for three hours Carelessness in permitting the car to run too close to the empty wagon, overturning the Car, throwing the entire party to the pave ment with great force. The sound of the accident aroused residents in that part of the city, who telephoned for an ambu- lance to remove the dead and injured. The women were taken to their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Mayor Ward has issued special or ders allowing the merchants unusual privileges during the holidays on ac- count of the financial status. Here is his letter to the chief:
 November 2t, 1907.- W. F. Wier, Chief of Police.1
 Dear Sir-You are herewith advised that the sidewalk laws preventing the use of public property by individuals, firms and corporations are suspended on and after this date until January l, 1908; provided that persons or mer- chants exercising this privilege and dis playing their wares, goods, etc., do not use more than three feet of the side- walk in front of their own premises, either on outer curb or next to build Ing, as they may elect. Provided fur ther, that the City Council does not dis approve or revoke this order in the meantime. Very truly,
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor.
 The Mayo. issued the following statement with reference to this let ter:
 "Inasmuch as the merch ants are probably carrying large holiday stocks of goods purchased before this strin- gency came on, they should be given every opportunity possible to dispose of them.
 "I believe it is a trado axiom that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Special P1ibileses
 Accorded WeYchants

goods well displayed are half sold,' and the city Is glad to assist the mer- chants in making a display and do what 1t can toward stimulating trade and attracting money that is being hoarded.
 "Furth ermore, great many people are being thrown out :, of work and forced to resort to yafous temporary expedients, such as small stands and peddling carts, to keep themselves go- ing until conditions improve.
 Most of our laws are good and should be enforced in ordinary times; yet some of them can be suspended to advantage when conditions become strained. The city authorities will use all of it, powers to loosen up and thus preclude any of our regulations from being oppressive if such action can be of assistance to those in need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
WOMAN FACES DEATH.
Pretty Bomb Thrower Will Have To
 Stand Trial for Her Act.

Vienna, November 23.-Wanda Dob- rozieka, the woman who threw bomb at General Skalon, governor general of Warsaw, and, aided, by confeder- ates, disappeared, has been brought from Cracrow to Vienna, where her trial for extradition-to Russia will take place.
 The prisoner is a strikingly pretty woman of the Polish type and is intel ligent. After her crime Wanda went to Cracow. There her beauty attracted many admirers, one of whom, an Aus trian, she married.
 Dr. Liebermann, socialist leader, will defend the woman before the Vienna landegricht. If the decision is against her she will lose both her husband and her life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Come and see them. You will not be disappointed in our $500 Suits, all the new fabrics and styles in the usual $22.50 grade.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue. .,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
ECZEMA SKIN DEEP-NoT IN THE
 BLOOD.
skin Diseases Can Be Cured Only By
 Treating the Skin. 2

It is useless to try to cure skin dis ease by pouring vile, poisonous drugs into the stomach-this has been proved by years of study and experimenting by the worlds greatest scientists and specialists in cutaneous diseases.
 When it was proved that skin disease was in the skin only and not in the blood, attention was immediately given to discover a remedy that would cure the disease by external application. Years were spent in study and experimenting but finally Dr. Decatur D. Dennis, a skin specialist, of wide reputation, compound ed remedy consisting of purely veget- able ingredients and as clean and pleas ant to use as pure water. This instantly gave relief and quickly cured the worst cases of skim disease This remarkable remedy is called D. D. D. Prescription and the secret of its success is that it gets at the seat of the trouble, immedi- ately killing the germs that cause the disease, and leaves the skin soft and clean, the disease completely cured.
 'I had eczema and tried (3) doctors for (6) months" writes F. R. Tesar, banker and city collector of Hopkinson, la. ..They did me no good. I wrote for a sample bottle of D. D. D. and started to use it. My face and mustache were all full of the disease The sample did me good and I wrote for dollar bottle, and now my face is smooth as babys. My head was full of dandruff and always itched, my hair was coming out but has Stopped now. This has all disappeared and feel 20 years younger. l would not be afraid to guarantee D. D. D. to cure eczema and dandruff in the worst stages | would also advise that all barbers tell their customers who have dandruff to send at once for a dollar bottle of D. D. ID. and get cured
 IA liberal sample bottle can be had free postpaid by writing the D. D. D. Co.,. 112 Michigan St, Chicago, H., enclosing only 10c to help pay cost of packing and mail ing. Or you can find this wonderful remedy on sale at any drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
fO9ER SIGNS PROHIBITION
 BILL MYTH HUGH PORTABILITY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1o

posing of any alcoholic, spirituous. Vlh- ons or malt liquors, intoxicating pltters or beverages, or other liquors or peFer- ages. by whatsoever name calieo' wlhol' if drunk to excess Will produce ih,oAioa tion except the sale of alcohol in certain cases upon certain conditions. and except the sales of wines for sacramental pur- poses
 Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the lesisia- ture of Alabama, That it shall be un- lawful for any person, nrm. corporation' or association, within this state to Giainu- facture, sell. barter. exchange. give away to induce trade. furnish at public places or otherwise dispose of any lcohoiic. spirituous. vinous or malt liquors. intoxs- eating bitters or beverages. or other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Increase In Cotton Values.

Gainesville, Ga, November 2S.- President R. F. Duckworth of the Georgia Farmers union has issued an order to hold conference with Presi. dent Roosevelt. President Duckworth said he expected to meet in Washing ton other members of the national executive committee of the farmers union. He said since certificates and canal bonds were issued cotton has advanced nearly s60,0OO,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

We have buyers for business, residence and acreage proper ty at low prices. For results see
 Jemison R. E. & Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

They thoroughly cleanse, heal and purify the air passages, sweeten the breath. Price 50c. Of druggists or promptly by mail of 0. I. Hood Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Report of Register Altman.


 The following is Register Altman's report:
 MT. James A. Downey, Foreman of Jeff
 ferson County Grand Jury.
 Dear Sir-My attention has been directed to resolution. of the grand jury of which you are foreman.
 I am frank to say that l was not impressed with the necessity for mak- ing the statement called for in fact it appeared to me at first blush to be more in the nature of political move than an effort to substantially benefit the people of this county. And for that reason I have failed to comply with the request until now. After a very careful consideration of the matter, however, while 1 doubt that any good will result therefrom, and am not con- vinced that the call or request was well advised. I can see no particular harm that can come from it, and for that reason, and because of the respect I have for the grand jury, I am giving you the statement requested. Do not understand me to admit it Is any part of the duty of the county officials to furnish you with the information, nor any part of your duty as a grand jury to obtain it.
 I hold the position of register in chancery for the Fifth district of the Northwestern division of Alabama. l do not get a salary, but receive cer- tain fees, allowed by statute. l re- ceive nothing whatever as salary or in the way of fees from Jefferson county; all that do get comes from costs that are taxed against litigants who file causes in this court. The position held by me pays less than any of the clerk ships in this county the business Is not so large. and there are not as many cases filed in this court as there are in the other courts of this county. I have not held the office as long as the other clerks have held theirs. For these reasons, the work of getting up a statement of the amount received by me since l have been In office Is far less burdensome upon me than it would be upon the clerks of other courts In this county.
 have held my position since No veRber 26, 1904, little less than three years. Up to October 15, 1907, othe date upon which l received the copy Of your resolution and the date upon which I began the work of making up the statement called for), l had re- ceived fees as register Sf this court >in the total of $1S,S4S.SS. Up to that date the necessary expenses of the ofnee clerk hire, etc, amounted to $4,blf 5o leaving a net balance received by me of $9326. .3S. This gives me an aver age of s310S.79 per annum, for the three years that l have been here. ] devote my entire time to the work ol the office, and as one of the officials in a report heretofore made to you SC naively remarked, those figures do no' allow any salary to me for my work. In conclusion I wish to say that ths hooks in this office are open at al times to any proper inspection by any citizen of this county, whether he be member of the grand jury or not. Ane if you wish any further information oi the subject. I will furnish 1t to you provided its obtaining does not inter fere with the work in this office 1ours very truly, J. w. AL "TN.S,
 Register in Chancery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
We have buyers for business, residence and acreage property st low prices. For results see
 Jemison R. E. 6 Ins. Go.
SEABOARD

The On Time Line.
 Double Daily service Bir- mingham to Atlanta, and all points East.
 The Smooth Way.
 Leave Birmingham at 500 a.m., arrive Atlanta 11:20 am. Leave Birmingham at 4:15 pm, arrive Atlanta 9:45 pm. Complete Pullman and Din ing car service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
TREASURER MILLER AND ALTMAN REPORT Tell Grand Jury What Salaries
 Amount To MANY HAVE NOW REPORTED Miller Has Averaged $35oo Year, and AItman's Average for the Three
 Years Service Has Been
 $31oa.79.
MANY HAVE NOW REPORTED

County Treasurer H. c. Miller and John ". Altman, register In chancery, sub- mitted reports of the fees and emolu- ments of their respective offices to the grand jury in reply to the request issued by James A. Downey. foreman. These reports were called for by a reso- lution adopted at the session of the grand jury which convened last May. and in reply to which the clerk of the city court, Dr. J. s. Gillespy. Sheriff E. l.. Higdon, and Tax Assessor Frank A. Hewitt have already made their reports.
 The following is the county treasurer's s report:
 Birmingham, Ala, Nov. IS, 1907. Hon. James A. Downey Foreman of
 Criminal Court Grand Jury, in and for
 Jefferson County, Ala:
 Dear Sir: l did not understand, until last week, that your honorable body de- sired or expected any report from me relative to the compensation of the coun- ty treasurer, hence the delay in comply ing with your request
 An act of the legislature, approved De- cember [, 1900, provides that the treasurer of Jefferson county Ala. shall receive as compensation per cent the money paid out by him. but in no case exceed ing in the aggregate the sum of $3500 per annum.
 1 assumed the duties of the county treasurer on the first day of December, 1904 and during the first year of my ser vice paid out the sum of S474,174 .46. per cent of which is S. IS, and l received as compensation the sum of $35OO.
 During the second year l paid out the sum of S574 303.33, ? per cent of which is S11, ,441 S6, and I received as compensation the sum of $350O.
 From the 1st of December, 1906, to the 1st of November, 1907, I paid out the sum of s4S5, ,6SS.S7. 2 per cent of which Is 80, i1S. 67. and I have received as compensation the sum of 3,20S.34.
 There are no X-offcio fees compen sation paid the county treasurer, thus it will be seen that my compensation has been kept well within the limits of the law
 My office expenses have amounted to more than $l570 per annum, not including legitimate expenses incurred by me for reasonable attorneys fees for advice and service in court, both state and supreme, in defending the county's interests, and my refusal to pay illegal demands made on me as county treasurer.
 If there is any other or further informa- tion desired this subject I would be glad to furnish it. Yours very respect fully, H. c. MILLER,
 Cuntoy Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
Mexican Minister Resians.

Mexico City, November 23.-Minister of Justice Justine Fernandinez re- signed from the cabinet of President Diaz tonight The minister has long been in the service and gave as his reason certain personal business mat ters which make it necessary for him to reside in the city of Pachuta for the next six months.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-19
Owning Kerry Cows a New Fad.

Every season has its fads. This
summers may not be next winters,
If that's any consolation. The newest
delight of women who are interested
In country places and play at farming
Is the little Kerry cow, says the New
York Press. Since Mrs. Adolph La
denburg introduced it in the United
States many other women have want
ed one Of the dwarf COWS to add a
new note of picturesqueness to the
fashionable country life of Long
Island. Mrs. Ladenburg has two fine
specimens of the Kerry cow which is
common enough in Ireland and is so
delighted with the little creatures that
she intends to import severa! more.
As she has an estate of about 200
acres near the Meadowbrook Country
club, there is plenty of room for them.
Maybe daring woman will take one
of the diminutive animals about the
roads in place of a dog.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-19
LUXURIOUS OCEAN LINER.
Lusitania Has Veranda Cafe and Two
$4,000 a Trip Regal Suits.

F%fSSS q iliP hCSdi OdiNSs
New notes in luxury of sea travel
are struck by the new turbine Gu
harder, Lusitania She is the biggest
ship a1oat.
The Lusitania recently arrived at
Liverpool, England, from a thirty-six-
hour cruise from the mouth of the
Clyde around Ireland, and the New
York Worlds Liverpool correspond
ent was passenger. The most nota.
BILE things about the voyage were the
lack of vibration and the ease and
comfort in which the passengers made
the trip.
Under no pressure the ship made an
average of twenty-five knots. She has
just completed a run of 1000 miles in
forty-eight hours, making an average
of twenty-five and one-quarter knots
an hour.
One of the new features of this
magnificent floating hotel and ocean
ferry is the veranda cafe. This is
situated with a view astern of the
vessel, and passengers can sit there
and enjoy the sea air, while they are
completely sheltered from the wind.
1t will be like dining on the brow of
some cliff swept by ocean breezes
with an outlook of ocean and sky
alone.
There are also two regal suits on
this ship designed to meet the de-
mands Of travellers who want the ut
most luxury at whatever price. For
$1,000 the long pursed man can in
stall himself and small family in q
perfectly appointed fiat on the Lusita-
MIA. This suit consists of drawing
room dining room, two bedrooms, q
bath and pantry, with special and
exclusive service. The rooms are ex-
quisitely decorated.
The experience of steamship men is
such that they can predict that these
costly apartments will be vacant on
few voyages.
The size and general comfort of the
ordinary stateroOms show a great ad-
vance. The drawing rooms and smok-
ing rooms with their impressive spa
ciousness and striking decorative
beauty are difficult to describe. On
the voyage around Ireland it was hard
to realize that one was on shipboard;
rather, one thought that he was in a
splendidly equipped hotel
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1907-10-19
Finger Good as a Gun.

When Mrs. Elizabeth Meydrech of
st. Joseph, Mich, returned to her
house the other evening she found a
burglar gathering plumber, says a st.
Joseph dispatch.
I'll shoot" cried Mrs. Meydrech,
and she pointed her forefinger as if it
were the barrel of a gun. The ruse
worked. The burglar covered his face
with his arm and fled, dropping a
sack containing silverware and a peck
etbook filed with money.