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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-01
A Great Detectives lmaaination.

Lincoln Steffenss story in the Septem- Der American Magazine of how William ]. Burns caught the land thieves is not only great detective story; it is an in- treseting study of genius. Burns. ac- cording to MT. Steffens is successful oe- cause he has imagination, Burns calls it forming n theory but, as one fol- lows the detectives s story through the land frauds one sees that his theorizlng consists of nothing but mental seeing aid- ed by reason. The clash between Burns. the imaginative. and Hitchcock, the hard headed is reported as follows by MT. Steffens:
 Burns went on to say that certain Of- nlcials, whom he named-men high mp in the department; veterans in the service: good gentlemen in department; members of good families; friends of great men were crooks The Secretary demanded to know how the detective knew. And when the detective said the fraud simply could not go on without their Knowledge and connlvance, the Secretary asked i0r evidence
 CT have no evidence vet Burns had to admit; that's only my theory
 " Oh, said the Secretary, if that's all you've got. Well. We shall have to have more than tneorV, you know
 Burns did not resent the Seeretarys increduty. He was used to It. He tells now in his most celebrated case, the Tay- Tor Brede- Jacobs and Kendig Philade' phla- Lancaster counterfeit conspiracy. hs had similar experience with Chier Wilkie Burns assumed that very few engravers could have done that job. From talks with men in the business he learned of six who were capable of such perfect work Four of them he found to be open ly engaged all the time at legitinate labor Thus by a process of elimination he settled his suspicion upon the other two, and finding them grouped myste- riously but handily for crime, he wired Wllkie who was then new in the service, that he had located the criminals.
 "'The Chief came rushing over to Phu- adepha' Burns relates. and talked 9t warrants He was utterly disgusted when told him that | had only formed my theory, and he laughed. Well, laughed, too, and 1 laughed last. It took year to get the evidence. It had taken only few weeks to form my theory. But the evidence torc cut the theory in detail
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GAN ARCHITECTURAL MISTAKE" Condemnation of the Design for the
 Palace of The Hague Tribunal.

Editorial in the September Century.
 The disappointment with the accepted 4esil.n for The Hague tribunal is wide spread. It is looked upon as unpeace- full and scattering in its efect-a brillia nt- ly extravagant and inappropriate varla- tion upon the Flemish It suggests fusil- Jade from a park of artillery rather than the repose of a great monument
 The impression made by the building for The Hague tribunal should be sim pie, dignified, restful, noble, and far re- moved from mere local influences.
 If what is known as the classical style, or rather a Roman or renaissance varia- ton of 1t, is desirable in any building In the world, it would seem to be especially desirable in this case. The impression of the structure intended to house the parliament of nations should be simple and of a symbolic character. 1t should appeal to the eye as the domed temple of a great thought a great cause; 1t should be truly the Temple of Peace. In itself, or when pictured In periodicals. or even on letterheads, 1t should make a single simple, symbolic impression, as is the case with St. Peters at Rome, with the church of Les Invalides in Paris, and with the capitol at Washington.
 The Temple of Peace at The Hague will be in a sense the capitol of the world. It SnOul0 not De d idilDOydul variant of town hall of the low coun- tries.
 Simplicity and grandeur should be the characteristics of the building erected for the great tribunal. No one can say that the design accepted, though not without a certain splendor. unites grandeur with simplicity. The qualities of grandeur and simplicity may surely be attained by ad- herence to the renaissance variation upon that style of architecture which came to fruition In Greece, deriving from older sources all that was fitting; and infiu- encing the art of architecture through succeeding ages more powerfully than any style invented by human genius
 The accepted design is the work of an able and accomplished architect. His failure to meet the just expectations of the intelligent public lies, apparently, in his mistake as to the style of architec- ture adapted to the present purpose. His design doubtless appealed to the udges largely on account of certain technical excelences. But taken in the large, and having regard to it's appeal to the imag- ination. it can be regarded only as a gigantic disappointment and a colossal failure. It Is very much to be hoped that the mistake is not irrevocable.
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MONTGOME

Montgomery, August 31.--(Special.) )-An engagement that has been announced in Williamsburg, Va, is of special interest to Montgomerians. It is that of Mss Elizabeth Giimer Tyler and MT. Alfred Hart Miles. midshipman U. s. A. The bride-elect is a daughter of President Lyon G. Tyler of William and Mary col lege, and granddaughter of President John Tyler of the United States. She is a cousin of Mrs. T. Gardiner Foster Of Montgomery, who is a daughter of Rop- ert Tyler. son of John Tyler. Mrs. Eos ter's mother was one of the noted mis- tresses of the White House. having reigned after the death of President Ty' lers first wife and before his second marriage Mldshipman Miles Is q son of Lieutenant Miles, |. $. A. Dr. Gardiner Foster of Montgomery, son of MT. and Mrs T. Gardiner Foster, is a surgeon m the United States navy and has beea ordered to the Pacific coast to serve on the Charleston Mir. Miles is on the Ken lucky. So these two descendants, one d granddaughter and the other a great grandson of President John Tyler, are apt to meet often in the social circles of the army.
 Mrs Walter Townsand is visiting rela- tives near Electric.
 MT. and Mrs M. Gorie have gone to COden.
 Mrs NJ D. Bibb is spending some time at Vinemont.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Hicky are in Can ada.
 Mrs w. H. Marshal of Rockdale. Tex, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Potier Smith.
 It was sad news that reached frien s in Montgomery in that of the death att sanitorium in Baltimore of Miss Sallle Cooper who formerly lived in Montsom- cry. She spent most of her young girl hood here with her uncle MT. Samuel Marks. and many of her schoolgirl friends here have heard with deep regret of her death. She has many relatives m this city, the home of her mother, form erly Miss Mary Marks
 Mrs. William Kelley, who has been for some time in New York, has returneI home and has gone to Blount Springs.
 Mrs. Daniel Troy, Miss Minnie Watts Miss Sophie Watts. Miss CoghiH and Miss Mary Ellen Pickett, who have been
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eral novel features were introduced at the shower" and about forty guests were bidden to greet the honoree.
 MT. and Mrs. Crawford Johnsc>- and Mrs. James Rice of Birmingham are on Lookout Mountain for a stay of sev- eral weeks.
 Misses Anna and Alice Gibson enter tained on Wednesday afternoon at cards in honor of their guest Miss Wal lace Smith.
 Miss Mary Linn Carter entertained at luncheon at her home on Lookout Mountain on Tuesday when the fol- lowing guests were present; Misses Eliza beth Bogart. mary Lee Smith. Nina Ragon. Beulah Mitchell, Margaret Cald- well. Mary Lynn Carter, Bessie Smith, Isabel Temple, Bessie Magill, Helen Hurlbut, Alice Carter, Lucille Carter.
 Capt Ben Nickens. U. S. A., who has spent several weeks with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Nicklin, left this week for Fort sam Houston to Join his regiment. Captain Nicklin has just re- turned from a trip around the world. Several dinners and luncheons were ar ranged in his honor during his visit.
 Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Maude Lyle Win chester and Prof. Walter Hullihan. The marriage will be solemnized on Septem- Der 14 at Trinity church, Boston, Mass. Miss Winchester occupies the chair of languages at Chattanooga university, and Professor Hullihan is also asso- ciated with the university
 Miss Hannah Boyle entertained on Tuesday at cards in honor of ner guest, Miss Alpha Kessler of St. Louis. Six hand euchre was played and the fol- lowing guests were present: Misses Alpha Kessler, Frances Strang,
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cock links not long ago. It was per feet day, and the rotund plunger was in fine spirits. He started at runaway speed over the course, but was finally brought up by a bad drive and looked to be in trouble.
 "As he squared away with a lofter l remarked: You won't get out in one shot" to which he replied: Bet you five I do I promptly accepted tthe wager, and, as I expected, he failed to get on the green. After we got back to the club house Gates pulled out a roll built on tfe same husky lines as himself. and, folding up a bill, handed 1t to me- saying: That makes us even
 q pocketed the money without looking at it. but on my way back to town that night took 1t out, and, to my engagement, saw it was a yellowback with big ID on it, that meant $500 Thinking John w. had made big mistake, l handed it back, but he waved me away with, That's all right son, five means five hundred with me when 1t comes to q sporting proposition And l thought, Good Lord, if he had made that shot and I had handed him d plain five-spot, what a piker he would have thought l was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-01
Bootblackinq Magnates.

Arthur Sears Henning contributes an interesting article In the inaugural issue of the American Business Man, which ap- pears on the news stands today, on the business of blacking boots. He writes:
 'It is estimated that Chicagoans spend more than s30o,000 a year in keeping their boots and shoes polished. Of this amount s1O00OO represents the profit of the business. A big down town shop that pays s1O0 month rent and hires the most experienced polishers will net It's proprietor from 5000 to s10,00O a year.
 "The quality of the work performed has undergone a change for the better during the expansion and organization of the business. Nowadays a man has to work up to become an expert shoe polisher and command the highest wages in the best shops. A first-class polisher is paid $45 a month. Boys are paid from s4 to sS a week This Is one calling In which there is no union or utilization with or ganized labor. few years ago one was attempted, but 1t failed in its inception
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CULLMAN.

Cullman. August S1.-(Special Miss Bettie Duncan of Iuka, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. Charley York for a few days.
 E. M. Kinney has returned to his home in Birmingham after spending sev- eral days with relatives in this city. Mrs. John Sparks and daughter, Jewel are the guests of relatives in Carrollton, Ga
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Preston have gone to Lineville Ala, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Preston's parents for two weeks.
 Miss Hattie Dickson is in Birmingham where she will spend several days the guest of friends.
 Mrs. Mary Giers of Valhermosa Springs, is spending some time with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Byrl Kinney.
 Mrs. Josephine Rudder is visiting her daughter In Knoxville. Tenn.
 MT. and Mrs Otto Stoll have returned from a months visit to relatives In Blue Island, III.
 Miss Lillian Fowler has returned from a visit to Decatur friends.
 Ernest Gray has returned to his home in Hartselle after a visit to Cullman relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. Dock Segars and daugh- ter, Miss Ellen, are here from Flat Top, Ala, the guests of Miss Matte Hall brooks.
 Miss King of Berlin is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gus Herzg.
 Miss Stella Leeth has returned from a visit to relatives in Philadelphia.
 Graves oJneB of Birmingham spent several days in Cullman this week.
 Mrs Nan Mcdonald of Falkville was the guest of Mrs. E. D. Green this week.
 Walter Terrell is spending some timo with his parents. Mir and Mrs. John Herrell at this place.
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TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa. August 31.-(Special. Mrs. I. Green has returned from stay or several weeks at hot Springs, Ark. Her friends are delighted to know that sne is much improved.
 Misses Helen, Carrie and Totsie Jones have returned from delightful visit or several welSs to this sister, Mrs. pr. Spen- cer. at Knoxvnle, Ala.
 Capt. A F. Princes multitude of friends are rejoiced to see him able to be out again after his long illness
 Mrs. John H. Nelson and Miss Clara Mccain have returned from visit to Monteagle.
 The numerous friends of Miss Nelma Cameron will regret to hear of her se- rious illness. She was thought to have been some better today.
 Miss Annie Allen and Miss Minnie Greenstine of Birmingham are the guests of MT, and Mrs. Charles Temerson this week.
 S. H. Card of the Card Lumber Co., has returned fro.a business trip to Gin cinnatl.
 Miss Maud Walker has returned from Birmingham, where she has been pur- sung her vocal studies with Dahm-Pe- terson during the summer. She leaves in a few days to resume her directorship of the music department at Russell col 1ege, Lebanon, Va.
 Miss Anna Moody has returned from delightful stay of several weeks in New York.
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SCOTTSRoRO.

Scottsboro, August 31.-(Special. )-Miss Sarah Rosson has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. C. F. Templeton, at Cleveland, Tenn.
 Mrs. Matte Phillips and Miss Annie Peters of Nashville are the guests of Mrs. Maggie Padgett.
 Mrs. George Blackwell has returned to her home in the country after an extend ed visit to Mrs D. w. Thomas.
 MT. and Mrs. z. H. Kennamer of Lar kinsville visited relatives here Wednes- day.
 Mrs. Sullivan of Bridgeport spent last week with her daughter Mrs A. ?. Jones.
 Mrs c. w Adkins and daughter, Miss Anna. have returned from Albertville.
 Mrs K. G. Petty of Limrock visited her daughter, Mrs. Will Hollis.
 Mds. Evie Robinson and daughter, Mar garet. are the guests of Mrs. John Luns- ford in Birmingham. Mrs Elizabeth Snodgrass is visiting her son, E. C. Snodgrass, at Larkins' Land ing.
 Mrs. Walker of McCutchen and children are visiting relatives at Larkinsville. Mrs Matte Mathews and Miss Ruth Norwood have returned from Fabins.
 MT. mad Mrs. l. P Russell. Jr., of the "Cedars," near Stevenson, were the guests of Mrs. James A. Kyle Sunday.
 Mrs, Wade Woodall spent day last week in Chattanooga.
 Mrs. O. J. Dodge and little son, James, have returned to their home in Me- Arther O., after visit to Mrs. Dodge's 5 parents, MT and Mrs Jim Moody
 Miss Mary DuKyle left Wednesday morning for Decatur. at which place she Joined party made up in Birmingham and they will visit Cincinnati, Niagara Falls, Toronto, New York and James, town on a sightseeing trip.
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CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, August 31.-(Special)- Cards have been received here for the wedding of MT. Clement S. Henry. for merly of Chattanooga, and Miss Ade- laide Robert Jackson, daughter of Mrs. William H. Jackson. The ceremony will take place at Sunnymede, Narragansett
 Pier, node Island, at 12 o'clock on September 12.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl White Misses Elizabeth and Nancy White, Miss Mar garet Mitchell of Cincinnati, Miss Ga
 brille Bauscarron of Cincinnati, Mir. James K. McGoodwin, MT. c. F. Mee- han, MT. Clark White. Jr., MT. Joe Conn Guild and others have returned from a
 mapping trip upon the crest of Walden 8 Ridge
 The Misses Kerr entertained on Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Irene Bush, who is a bride-elect Sev-
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AXE TOxAWAY.

Lake Toxaway, August 31.-(Special9- Society for the past week at Toxaway Inn has been one of the gaiest weeks of the already successful season at Lake Toxaway.
 Boating, bowling, tennis, riding and mountain climbing go to make up the time for the lovers of the more rustic sport while those who desire to remain in the hotel are kept busy with bridge parties. luncheons and dancing.
 The regular week end german was danced Saturday evening and was led by Miss Algie Hardwck of Montgomery. The affair was highly successful and was enjoyed by q large number of young people. Among the Birmingham people who are here are: Mudd Martin, $. T. Slayton Mrs. s. T. Slayton. Miss Ma garet Chisolm c. C. Hazel, H. w. Lyons, Miss Bertha Howell; also large number of people from Montgomery, New Deca- tur, Auburn, Livingston, Mobile and Selma
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FLORENCE.

FLORENCE.
 Florence, August S1-(Specal)-It is not often that Florence enjoys the privilege of entertaining such distinguished artist as Miss Octavia Stevenson of Cincinnati, who, as a celebrated pianist, has made her name in the musical world, being former pupil of Sig. Romeo Gorno, and now his assistant at the College of Music in Cincinnati. Appreciative of this honor, Mrs. J. Overton Erwin was hostess at delightful musical Tuesday afternoon Tt her home on Court street In honor of Miss Stevenson, who furnished a brilliant programme, which was enjoyed by a cul- tured and appreciative audience. Refresh ments were served after the programme, and the home of Mrs Erwin was made bright with the presence of some of Flor ence's most attractive women, who in honoring Mrs Erwin and Miss Stevenson, honored themselves
 A delightful card party was given to the guests at Bailey Springs Monday night, the five card tables for progress sion being placed in the ball room. Six handed euchre was enjoyed for couple of hours, when Mrs. James l.. Brock and Miss Edna Perry of Florence cut for the first prize, which resulted in Mrs. Bi ock capturing a box of candy, while Mrs Henry J. Martin, Jr., won the consola- tion prize.
 Little Misses Jamie Gideon of Birming- ham and Kate Roland of Nashville were honorees at an enjoyable "tacky' party Friday night, given by little Miss May Russell at her home on Cyress street. Refreshments, consisting of ginger cakes stick candy and lemonade, carried out the unlqueness of the entertainment. In the "tasky" contest the young lady prize was awarded to Miss Lola Foust and Allen Russell of Nashville won the boys prize a red bandana handkerchief: A delightful salad course was served later in the evening.
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Prospects.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 You" snorted the rich old man. you marry my daughter? Why you're beer guzzler. siri
 "Yes." replied NerVey. but after my marriage I'd stop all that. I expect to be able to afford wine then"
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Mrs. N Y Burris and children of De- catur are guests of Mrs. John Cuury
 Misses Tommie Anderson and Louise Carnmack are visiting relatives in Missls- sippi.
 Mrs Milton Almon of Macon, Ga., has returned after a visit to relatives here.
 Mir and Mrs F. S. Wells are visiting in Memphis.
 Mrs. Lawrence Ennis has returne from a two weeks visit in Hillsboro.
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TUSCUM BIA.

Tuscumbia, August Special )-Mrs. James Brumbach was hostess at an en- ioyable party Monday afternoon when she entertained in honor of the seventh birthday of her son, Willie. Various games were played on the lawn and re- treatments were served to the happy little crowd of young folks numbering about eighteen.
 Mrs. A. II. Carmichael entertained Thursday at her handsome home at d high noon luncheon in honor of Mrs. NJ. D. Seldon of Memphis. An elaborate three-course luncheon was served. forty two ladies enjoying the hospitality.
 Misses Alma Wilson and May Whit son are visiting friends in Evansville, Ind.
 Miss Rosa McGruder of Mississippi, Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jones Jackson.
 Miss Celia Hastings of Sheffield Is vis- Ing Miss Bessie Hastings.
 Miss Penny of Decatur Is visiting Miss Bessie Harris.
 Mrs. Mary Todd of Decatur, Ala, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Mickey holds.
 Miss lone Rebman of Courtland is the guest of Miss Lucille Haney.
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Golfer Surprised.

From the New York World.
 One of the devotees of golf in the Wall Street district tells of this experience:
 'I was invited by John w. Gates to spend the weekend down at the Shinnc-
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Miss Nichols is a distinguished southern girl, who has the honor of being the last sponsor of the Confed- crate Veterans. Miss Nichols comes of prominent family in New Orleans Gen. Stephen B. Lee appointed her as sponsor at the reunion held in New Orleans two years ago. Since then he has made no other appointment to the honor.
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HUNT SVILLE.

Huntsville, August 31.-(special 1--One of the pleasant events of the week was the first formal entertainment of the Navajo club in it's rooms. Invitations were issued to Limited number of friends Of the club and the affair oc- cured on Wednesday evening.
 Miss Mary Scott and MT. J. A. Spruse were married on "Wednesday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Justice Charles T. Grimmett.
 Miss Beatrice Anderson of Nashville has gone to Albertville after visiting her sister Mrs. J. B. McBride.
 MT. and Mrs. o. E. Laxson are at home after visiting In Coalton. Ala.
 Mrs. Vim. D. Allen and Miss Menesse Patterson have returned from Norfolk and New York.
 Mir and Mrs. s. P. Metcalfe have re- turned from Norfolk. Miss Rhetta Verenberg has returned to Birmingham.
 Mir and Mrs Ike Meyers have re- turned to Helena. Ark, after visiting relatives in Huntsville.
 Miss Mary Mitchell is al home after , visiting In Cincinnati
 Mrs. Thomas r. Ormond and children have returned to Selma. after visiting MT and Mrs. R. l.. O Neal,
 Miss Julia Barron is at home, after vis- iting in south Alabama.
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Society in Other TovnS

ture of the evenings entertainment was the domino contest that was much en- joyed by the twenty-four participants.
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G& Our Ctore Ie)M De Open Monday

travelling abroad this summer. have sailed for New York.
 MT. and Mrs. William Marks are at Marbehead. Mass.
 Mrs. Margaret White has returned from a visit to friends in Selma.
 MT. Charles Mathews and daughter, Mrs. Lila Little, who are at Chatauqua, are expected home in a few days.
 Miss Florence Davidson has gone to Forrest Va, to visit Mrs. David Rad ford
 Rev. and Mrs. J. w. O'Harra have re- turned from Columbiana, where they have been visiting his father, Rev. C. w.. O'Harra.
 Mrs. Eleanor yass Fitzpatrick has re- turned from Blount Springs.
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AaBycKLE BROS. New York City.