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New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

societv's calendar fOr today is, as usUa! On
Good Friday almost blank IN the morning
there will be d large attendance az the various
churches while this afternoon many viii leave
for country houses and suburban resorts, rnsrs
the Easter holidays will be spent Tuxedo. Lake
wood ArdsIey and Hampstead Will all De very
gay during the next few days. while house par
ties are being entertained BY Mrs W seward
webb at Shelburne Farms. Dr. and Mrs Weoos
country place in Vermont; by Nr- and Mrs. 5tuy-
vesant Fish. at Garrison-on-the- HUDSON bJ Mr..
and Mrs. George J. Gould. at Lakewood b. Mrs
Harry Payne Whitney. at Westbury. Long Island.
and by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence II. Msckay, a. Ros-
Iyn, Long Island
Augustus Dennis Shepard, tr., who IL 70 marry
Miss Elizabeth Baxter Hees, daughter % Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur F. Rees. at Biltmore. y &. On Ihurs-
day, will leave town this afternoon with num-
Der of guests special train for Bht1nore
During their stay the South number ot
Iuncheons and dinners will be given for the party
and Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt will give q da1ca
at Btmore House few evenings before TIE vol
ding.
Miss Lydia Mason Jones. who ts 70 Be married
TO Arthur G. Biagden on June - ar 81. Thouass
Church. has chosen Miss Dorothy Kane for her
maid OF honor. and Miss Corlnne Douglas Rob-
inson, Miss Elizabeth Morgan, Miss Margaret ".
Blagden. Miss Lily Lee Page, Miss Anita Peabody
and Miss Sylvia Parsons for her bridesmaids Tie
ceremony will be at 4 o'clock, and Will be to-
lowed by a reception at the home OF the brides
mother Mrs Arthur Mason Jones, in Fifth avenue.
Mr. and Mrs ". VI V. Hoffman Will return from
Europe I'm June and open their cortage a. II1ets
for the early summer
Mr. and Mrs William Payne Thompson. who
spent the greater part Of the winter az No "a
Park avenue, have opened their country placs az
Westbury Long Island. for the spring season
NJ and Mrs Fyonfarnin Guinness who will Snort
" sail for Europe. intend to remain abroad
throughout the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. James Speyer have returned 20
town from Hot Springs, Va
Nh and Mrs. William de La Rochs ANDERSON
who spent the greater part OF the winter WIN Ny
and Mrs Robert Oiyphant in East I'D street IA .
returned TO their home In Plainffeld. y. J.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

BENJAMIN c. Rand who left guard the
Princeton football team in '0S was married to
Miss Edith A. Thorpe. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert A. Thorpe of North Tonawanda. n. Y, at
the home of the bride. No. 154 North 18th street
East Orange. y. J., OF Wednesday The Rev. Or.
l.. \. D. Wells pastor OF the Park Avenue Church
Of the Disciples Of Christ. performed the ceremony
only few relatives and friends were present
James II. Rand jr.. brother of the bridegroom
the best Miss Helen e. lockwood Of
East Orange. maid Of honor.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
yem71ork Dailp Gribn,re
FRIDAY. APRIL Il, 1905.

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New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
REALLY NOT An ARGUNENT.'
m The New York Times.

1Ir. Tawnev'S argument showing thar our CONS
Tsr.4tfveIv small military force on land and ses
costs Us a great deal much compared WIN
the forces Of the great military nations, Is Teay
not an argument against building such ba-flss1fps
as We need, it has force only against vaSfe1gnes7
i'm building them Ii seems that tEs PTesi-
dents Recommendations should receive somewhat
more mature. candid and respectful conside-atioh
from Congress
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
About People and Socfoi lncfdenfs

without much Of a plot The house IL sbou. soEs
for the whole week. and all the prominent psonf.
incIuding; the Vice-President and Mrs Fairbanks
the members of the Cabinet. the diplomatic corps
and the Supreme Court circle. with large coutiu-
gent of resident society. have already taken boxes
and seats. The play is to be given for the bensat
Of the Junior Republic.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO COME.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

tBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.I
Pittsfeld Mass. april 16.-The marriage of Mrs.
Corrine Farrow, OF Charleston. 8. c.. to Colonel
WASHINGTON Roebling. OF Trenton, y. j.. will take
place at the home of Frederick c. Crane In Dal-
ton next Tuesday at noon. The Rev. Herbert S.
Johnson, of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church,
of Boston, will officate.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

From The Utica Herald-D1spdICh
Should the United States construct out Two SHIPS
annually the balance OF naval power would incline
against it Such a course would be particularly
unvfse in view Of the fact that the country fronts
on two oceans.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
SPEARS AS An ENPERT.' .
srracuse Post-Standarf

From The Syracuse Posr-Staudard-
Mr. Roosevelt has made himself pracuCsiy "a
rufIiar as few men outside the navy are, Win u
actual problems Of the navy. and when he SaFs
that Great Britain has by her powerful navy zone
been spared a choice between the Two alternatives
of submission conquest by a foreign power or el
herself becoming great military power he speass
as a student an investigator and an expert.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

Said President Harris of the National Bank
Of Commerce OF Minneapolis before the Fowler
committee: Il believe it is the prayer Of two
thirds of the banks of the country that this
Congress do nothing beyond the appointment
"of a commission currency" 1t will be wiser
TO answer this prayer than to act on the prin-
ciple that it is better to give the country some
thing it does not want in the way of currency
legislation than nothing Al all.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
CONGRESSES RESPONSIBILITY
F-ron, The Philadelphia Inquirer.

For once The Inquirer finds Itself II complete
harmony with Mr.. Hobson- The latter advocates
the building of four batteshps. and 50 DO Ne Ana
so does President Roosevelt. That Is pretty Soo1
company to be in, and II Congress does not mi
Itself IN II where does the fault lie. except N
Congress-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

Those who rail at the ingratitude OF the
Kings County leaders in deserting McCarreh
have short memories. McCarren did the same
thing when he accepted Tammany support III
1909 in order to overthrow and diSplace NC
Laughlin.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
READINESS
From The Troy Times.

From The Troy Times
President ROosevelt's awakening 4ppea. 70 -
tory is a warning, that history Is slVa\s III -
making. No bank is SO proud Cf it, wealth % -
leave its vaults without locks. [ SlarueI I0
sources provoke attack -.
Congress should heed this timely word - Nlscu.I
and of prudence from the rrJStv ortly rep.e-
sentative of American thought and feeling. 5o' -
people will approve the advice which ~7rhS -
most essential factor Of efficiency IN lndyldud4 %
in natiOn-readneSs-
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

The receiver Of the Third Avenue line haNIns
found that the abolition of transfers is costing
hin, more than thirty thousand passengers a
day while the Metropolitan lines have not en-
joyed any noticeable increase in traffic the
financial experts of the traction companies may
suddenly discover that their former estimates
If the terrible extravaganza and rank injustice
of the general transfer system were somewhat
inexeCt
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

The Democratic state Convention a1'er an
ors,, of czarism. had the effrontery to Suggest
that the delegates selected TO go TO Deh'o e.
should labor to nominate ticket WHICH WIZ
rally to its support the Judgment cohsclenoo
"and vote of the majority CT the citizens OF 'iie
country" As THE Brooklyn Eagle truly re-
marks If was an Unconventional convention.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
THE ONLY RATIONAL COURSE
m The PhfadeLphia Ledser


For the Congress to refuse at this saSs Of ua' Al
DEVELOPMENT to equip the nation with % S'rrit---.
OH the seas commensurate wiki It's rcSpNn>l ~, -
and needs. and adequate 90 preserve Tn" oa4l
with respect to other naval powers. would ne w
out reason % IoeiC- Having so our hand 20 Ut.
rI0 W. should follow the fJrrOvv % the rh1 -
else abandon IL altOgctheg- No sane patriot 80
templates the latter course and the only >eliSt.
and rational action is that advocated 80 earnesu'
by the President
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17

CoNGRESS-The Senate MAS not IN SESSION
- House: The naval appropriation Dill was
New-York tribune., 1908-04-17
NO NAVY At ALI-oB THE BEST,

From The Boston Journal
While other nations 90 ON building tatNes-. -.
A form of insurance against national disaster, -
United States cannot with safety follow . LS-.
of solitary stand -pattisT- The message the 80
dent sent to Congress Yesterday makes This CIrsf
Either the country should have navy or 10 silU
have the best in the world. Either there 49,
and must not be another war involving the Lhil-..
States or II there should be such wsr. W H. H.
he prepared to enter IL NJ least on equal tsiD'
with any antagonist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
JUDGE NESMITH AND
 JURY IN T0BLER CASE

To the Public:
 In the Age-Herald issue of May 10, and The Birmingham News of May Il, Judge Nesmiths campaign chairman, Hon. F. H. Cabaniss, says the jury in the case of Tobler vs. Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company (not Republic company were instructed to find yer dict for defendant because plaintiff had failed to make out case, and the Jury disobeyed this instruction by returning verdict for plaintiff for $40o0'
 In Wednesdays Age-Herald Hon. A. J London says: "That certain jurors openly and fiagrantly violated their duty attorneys for Mrs, Tobler, and, while I wish to take no part in the current con troversy, I feel I owe to the jurymen who tried that case, to say that both Messrs. Cabaniss and London are, in my opinion, mistaken Judge Nesmith did not instruct the jury, without qualification, to bring in a verdict for defendant until after they had returned the $4O00 yer dict I have the report of Court Ste negrapher John Evans before me, and quote Judge Nesmith's first charge, "If the jury believes the evidence, they must find for the defendant" By this charge the credibility of each witness. and every part of evidence, was left to the jury, and the jury evidently so understood it.
 
 the evidence which tended to make out the plaintiffs case, and disblieve all that tended to excuse defendant. In return ing their verdict of $4000 they acted with in their powers and the instructions of the court. The judge refused to re- ceive the verdict, though he could have done so and set it aside, on motion, if he thought it contrary to his charge. This would have been within his legal au- thority. Instead, he charged that "the jury must find a verdict for defendant" and told them that to do otherwise would be a violation of their oaths.' and peremtorily ordered them to retire again On the second retirement, several mem- bers of the jury, possibly thinking the judge had no right to peremtorily or der them to find for defendant, after they had already returned a verdict, hesitated for several hours to concur in the sec ond verdict. All finally agreed, however, on a verdict for defendant, with the words added-"according to the instruc- tions of the court" On learning the names of four jurors, Messrs Doyle Travis, Montgomery, and Baker, who had hesitated to agree to the verdict for de- fendant until the words-"according to the instructions of the court were add ed, Judge Nesmith said: 'I shall instruct the jury commission to strike your names from the jury list, and never summons you again as jurymen in this court You are now discharged from attendance cn this court" The plaintiff appealed the case to supreme court where it is now pending. l.. c. DICKEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
JUDGE JAMES J. MAYFIELD.
For Judge Supreme Court.

Among all the candidates whom the people of the state of Alabama will have an opportunity to vote for on next Monday there is no more attractive per sonality than that of Judge James J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 He was born in the northern part of Tuscaloosa county, and after an educa- tion in the county schools entered the law office of Gen S. E. M. Wood, where he studied and practiced law for many years. He brought to the law a strong physique, coupled with an intense de- sire to so to the root of every question, and the physical ability to spend all night in study when it was required, and this was quite often.
 He is so constituted that he is per- sonally popular with all of his acquaiut- ances, and as some, have expressed it, to know him was to love him. His polit- ical aspirations have always been satis- fled, and in the various offices for which he has been candidate he has been uni versally successful.
 The greatest work which he has yet undertaken is just now from the press and is the Code of Alabama, 1907. To all who doubt his ability or who desire to ready introduction and is a vote catcher. The Improvements which are shown by it over all other codes and the ability dis played in it's system and in the execution of the same, place Alabama as a state which has one of the most modern of codes.
 Judge Mayfield aspires to be member of the supreme court of this state. His legislative experience has brought him in contact with almost all of the state, his position as judge of the Tuscaloosa law and equity court gave him promi- hence as jurist, and his unquestioned integrity fit him for any place within the gift of the people
 His friends are proud of the record that he has made and confidently believe, that the result of the primary on next Mon- day will insure him a place on the su- preme court bench.
 *s* STERLING A. WOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Vote for I. w. McAdory.
NOTICE.

Friends, old o. R. Bell is not named by a certain paper as a possible winner. You know why? Because he didn't turn loose the coin to them. I know that legitimate advertising pays in first class papers. But I couldn't see fit to turn loose my coin to grafters. Go on with the good work. Bell will be a winner. The people who did turn loose the dough are good people, but are victims of grafters. o. R. BELL,
 For Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
A Card.

MT. B. H. Cooper, and Gentlemen, Com mittee Board of Trade.
 Gentlemen:- :-Replying to your letter of ,4th instant which came too late to re- ply by mail viz, late Saturday night, take this, the only method open, to say that after carefully considering the questions propounded I see no reason why if should become a member of the Board of Revenue I could not harmonize with your worthy organization in all matters pertaining to the welfare of our great county Respectfully,
 M. M. WILLIAMS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
She Mistook the Oriuin.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Gwendolen (much embarrassed)-I have to apologize to you this evening, Mr. Winchester The girl has been cooking onions in the kitchen, and the odor fills the house.
 The Young man (not at all embarrassed) T don't mind that bit, Miss Gwendolen I've just been eating onions myself.
 (Dense silence)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Who Shall We Elect Judge of the City Court?
 A Pointed Article From a Business Man

On higho the
  candidates w. n
  
 
 
 
  that hadbe madeu ndss aboutth the hink 
 
 
   ability putting the of tion anda abuse in a judicial office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Notice.

Superintendent and teachers wanted for the 1908 and 1909 sessions of the Elba pub lie school. All applications should be filed with the board by May P.
 Applicants will please state what branches they are best fitted to teach, what license they hold and also salary desired. Send reference and stamps for returns and photographs when convenient
 w. J. BOWDEN,
 Secretary and Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Bad Cigars as Rations.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
 Bill--In the Italian army the authori- ties recognize tobacco as one of the essen tials to the troops, and cigars are served out to the soldiers with liieir daily ra- tions.
 Jill-Well, can understand that. You know some cigars do make man feel fierce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Enterprise.

From Success Magazine.
 A Badenburg merchant was dozing in his store one day when little girl with a pitcher appeared in the doorway and asked for quart of molasses. The store- keeper yawned, stretched himself, half opened his eyes, and then, in an injured tone, said: "Ain't there nobody in Blad- ensburg that sells molasses but mel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Sixteer adages were given and merry hour was spent in supplying the blanks. Then there were ten musical rebuses" to puzzle over. These were most adroit- ly arranged, articles suggesting musical terms having been placed in different parts of the spacious parlors. The terms "sharps" and flats" for example, were represented, the first by pair of scis- sors, the latter by an advertisement of a flat. In the "old saws" contest, the first prize, an elegant hand-painted nut bowl was won by Mrs. F. T. Holman, and tho second, an exquisite pin tray, was won by Mrs, P. c. Ratliff. In the musical rebus" contest, the first prize, a dainty and-painted bouillon cup, was won by Mrs. Slocket of Bessemer, while Mrs. Mathews of Norwood Place won the second prize, beautiful Japanese salt and pepper. An elegant two-course luncheon was served, consisting of fruit salad, wafers and coffee, ice cream and cake. Exquisite taste was displayed in every appointment and each and every guest was indebted to Mrs Piper for a most delightful afternoon. Mrs. Piper was assisted in receiving by her mother. Mrs. Walt)n; her sister, Mrs. Charles Graves, and her daughter, Mrs. William Piper.
 The following will be the programme at the Southern club this evening:
 Overture, Tampa" (Herold)
 Selection, "In Dreamland," QHerbert)
 Intermezzo, 'Ipagliacci," Qeoncavally)
 Selection, Merry Widow Lehar)
 Waltz, Merry War" (Strauss.)
 Potpourri, operatic, (Boettgler.)
 Violin solo, selected (Calman)
 Selection, "Red Mill, (requesD, (Her- bert.)
 Grand Selection, "Rigollet. by request,) (verdi.)
 March, "Nibelungen," (Wagner)
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Stiff and daughter left yesterday for Atlanta, where they will make their home.
 Much interest centered in the golf tournament yesterday, played on the Country club links, for the Crawford cup, and other trophies barbecue was served for 160 guests, the golfers en- toying it in fine southern style, beneath the trees. Many of them remined at the club for dinner last evening, be- ing joined by the ladies, while num- Der of small and informal dinner parties were made up for the table d'hote dinner served in the cafe
 Miss Odalie Ramsey and Miss Minnie Atkins have returned to Greensboro Ala, after a month VlSlt 10 MfS Alonzo AL kins
 Mrs. M. Lowensten and son, Henry, of Bremen, Ind. are visiting her sisters, Mrs. E. Lesser and Mrs. Max Karpels.
 Miss Octavia Brown is improving rap idly. after an operation for appendicitis last Monday.
 The class of '9S of Hannum's school, including Misses Bessie Morrison. Agnes Mcdowell, Ethel Pennington, Ellie Mae Archibald, Clara Wilson and Louise Archer entertained Friday evening in compliment to Hannum school at the Hannum home. Dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening and the occasion was pronounced one of the most brilliant social affairs of the season among the younger set This was the first of series of entertainments to be given as a farewell to the graduating class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
WHEELER'S HOTEL

Electric lights and bells in each room. Artesian water, Long distance Telephone service, Hot and Cold Water
 Rates sz.O0 Fer Day.
 II. JOE WHEELER. Pron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
Stage Presence of Mind.
From Puck.

fuCh.
 The Villain (when the cartridge failed to explode): "Take that lead pill in your hear-rt, cur-rse you! By Georgei What a wonderful invention these new noiseless guns are!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
 SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA.

SFHINUS, WESI VINUINIAs (The "Old White" Sulphur). Open June 15. Famous for its Sulphur Baths. Modern Improvements, with private baths Permanent orchestra. Terms, s15 to $25 week; $50 to $90 per month. Write for illustrated booklet. Ad- dress until June 1,
 GEO. A. MILLS, Manager. The Highlands, Washington, D. c.
 5-3-39t- -tll-t hu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Cottons For Tub
 Dresses Sharp Price Cuts At 10c Worth 12c
 1000 yards new sheer, crisp French lawns in light and dark . grounds colored with beautiful floral patterns, small stripes in all color rings, | dots and numerous other neat designs.
 At 121ac, worth 15c. Our best quality lawns, new designs, very sheer in tan, blue, white, black, green, red, lavender, pink and blue-covered in stripes, figures, rings, dots and forals, in red, blue, tan, black, green, lavender and gray.
 At Sc Instead of 10c
 5000 yards 32-in. light percales, fast colors in neat figures, stripes and polka dots, sells regular ly at 10c.
 At 25c Worth 35c and 39c Our entire stock of Scotch ginghams, madras, lisle thread, voiles, embroider- ed mulls and tissues, all this springs goods. Choice selections of de signs and patterns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

When you have a good thing, keep it. Re-elect I. w. Nc Adory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Miss Odale Ramsey and Miss Mimi Atkins have returned to Greensboro, Ala. after a months visit to Mrs. Alonzo At kinS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Don't forget Col. J. F. B. Jackson on the Board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Mrs. M. Lowenstein and son, Henry of Bremen, Ind, are visiting her sisters, Mrs. E. Lesser and Mrs. Max Karpels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Miss Octavia Brown is improving rap idly after an operation for appendicitis last Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17

Vote for l. w. McAdory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-17
SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14l

tables, each guest was supplied with list of unfinished adages. These were ar ranged in stanza form and it was ex- plained that the second and fourth lines when completed. were to rhyme. For in- stance, the first stanza read,
 As poor as -
 As thin as a
 As fat as
 As rough as a
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-04-30
ONE LEssoN Wholly WASTED.
Little Surprise Planned by BiilIser
McSwat Not Success.

"Lobelia," asked Mr.. McSwat, who
was rummaging In one of the closets,
have. you done anything with that
old coat OF mine that used to hang on
the last hook In here?" VI II
Yes" answered Mrs. McSwat. 4
gave it to the Volunteers"
"You did, did your" Well, you'll
be sorry to learn, perhaps, that there
was fiye.dollar bill in 1t which
was going to give you If / found that
coat undisturbed at the beginning Of
March"
20, think not, Billiger. searched
1t thoroughly before gave it away"
You're pretty smart woman,
Lobelia, but It didn't occur to you to
look inside tho lining"
20, yes, it did, and found the FIVE
dollar bill / spent 1t for the rubber
plant in the front parlor that you have
admired SO much and wondered how
managed to buy out of my allowance.
You're pretty smart man, Billiger.
but there are times when you don't
look the part"
There being no further business be-
fore the house, Mr.. McSwat adjourned
without form.