The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-24

be settled, Miss Scott made the studies
after the subject was In his coffin The
New York Press says:
1t is said that for several months before
his death friends of Miller had urged him
to sit for his portrait, and that he seemed
inclined to do so Just before he died After
his death, 1t is said, Mrs Miller decided to
have a portrait and commissioned Miss
Scott to make it, The artist says that on
April 90, 1901 the order was given to her
and Mrs. Miller agreed to pay a reasona-
BILE price. At that time Miller was In
his coffin ready for burial. Miss Scott says
she made studies of the face of the dead
man, and at the request of Mrs. Miller
made studies of photographs.
In disproof of Mrs. Millers assertion
that the portrait was not satisfactory
Miss Scott produces a letter written from
Poughkeepsie by Mrs. Miller. In 1t she
says:
IT am sure you must be satisfied at your
success. 1t is wonderful that you could
accomplish anything under the difficulties
you had to meet. AS I cannot use the
painting for some time, l think you
ought to have the opportunity of exhibit
ing it. for it may, and l feeble of use
to you. 1 hope you will do So but please
do not have the name known in connec-
ton with 1t, except you should be referred
to by some one except n curiosity seeker
I wish I could see the frame, for l am
most particular In that matter and y
Is too expensive to make q mistake. II
you will send me word what ! owe you
| will send you a check before i CO.
Then came the letter of January 20
1902. In which Miss Scott fixed the price
at $1,000 and asked for half of 1t, ex-
pressing willingness to walt for the re-
mainder until a little later. The super
scription of the reply, instead or peing
"Dear Miss Scott" as had characterized
the previous letter, was Miss M. Il. scott
No. 9 West Thirty-third street, New
York city. Dear Madam" Enclosed, now
ever. was a draft for $1,000, with receipt
watch Miss Scott was requested to sign
and return. After that Mrs. Miller refused
to nay the additional $1,000 claimed, and
the suit was begun. The widow commended
The $l000 draft was intended to be pay
ment In full and not part payment
Week In Society.
Thursday night the Harmony club Will
give a purim ball that is attracting great
interest. The members of the CLUB ex-
meet to spring many surprises on thelf
friends and the costumes promise 10 DE
unioue as well as beautiful The aHalrs
of this organization are ever enJoyapie
and the purim ball for 1907 Will not DE
an exception.
Among the charming affairs OF the past
week was held on Thursday afternoon,
when Mrs. Bernard Yaretzky entertained
~ cards at her home on Lamar street.
Ferns and ionauils were the flowers USED
for decorations and the cozy home pre-
scented quite charming appearance Wheh
allied with the young ladies and matfons.
Miss Addie Elkan was the winner oil the
trophy. a beautiful medallion.
T, NJ. Johnson and Misses hehh anu
Willie V. Brislin have returned lroti'
Havana, Cuba, where they spent u'
lightful two weeks .-,,,...-
Miss Josabelle Eskrldge IL Fi9i'i's
friends in Greensboro.
Amonr the charming visitors to the
city at this time Is Miss Mary Iastoh
stollenwerck, who is the guest OF MISS
Bvrd Moore on Selma street.
Three wedding are booked among SCI
mians Immediately after Easter one Is
a charming young woman whose DEBUT
NOS made a year ago, the other two are
Young men who go elsewhere TO seek
life mates.
Miss Matte MCQUEEN has returned TO
her home In Montgomery. after a most
nleasant visit to Mrs. w. T. Atkins. Jr.
.,rhe third In the series of euchre parties
being given at the Harmony club occur
red Friday afternoon and a most en-
joyable afternoon was spent. Inc day
being Washington's birthday the score
cards and souvenirs were appropriate to
the day. The first prize, handsome pic
ture. was won by Mrs Marks. The Sec
ond prize. beautiful miniature, was won
by Miss Lillian Leva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Lamar, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. T. Shamnks. Mrs. Josiah Smith and
Mr.. Toe Lamar have returned from a
pleasant visit to Tampa, Key West and
Havana.