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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
HEARD OVER THE TEA CUPS
By ANNIE KEN DRIcK WALKER.

man, who, while Hot admitted into the exclusive circles was tolerated for his lavish expenditures. Whether or not a marriage with this woman would have given him more permanent position cannot be chronicled here, as his death, occurring within a few weeks of the day set for the wedding, closed the most TO- mantle chapter in the life of the woman he loved and who would have sacrificed, who perhaps had sacrificed all. to this man.
 He died somewhat suddenly n his apartment, a separation from his wife having taken place a year or two before his death.
 A large part of his property was left to this beautiful southern woman, with whom a compromise was effected Other wise the will would have been contested.
 As a strange sort of fatality seemed to attend her all her life, it was prob ably fate that brought her to New York the day before his death. His secretary met her at the pier and told her that her fiance had been de- | tained on business but that he would join her at dinner.
 They had dinner together that even- ing at her hotel The following day she was summoned to his apartment, and a cab conveyed her there in great haste.
 When she entered his rooms she knew that he had but few hours to live. He had been stricken with a fatal illness and fingered but a short time.
 She shrouded herself in black and for a few months refused to go in society, declaring to her intimate friends that this had been the one love of her life.
 After a year of seclusion she went abroad accompanied by young noble- man who had become infatuated with her. But after few months of travel on the continent she returned, and while showing little desire for society she was gradually resuming some of her old gay life when death brought to a dramatic close a life for whose parallel we must turn to a French novel.
 I hear on all sides of the busy winter plans of many young women. so many of whom are conducting private classes, either in music. art or who set apart the morning hours for lessons for small but Interesting coteries of children.
 A few years ago Miss Mary Thomp- son and Miss Emily Koenig conducted a private school on the South High lands which was well patronized by many representative families. When they de- cided to give up the school there was wall in that aristocratic section. This winter Miss Thompson has been prevailed upon to give a few hours each day to a small private class and there is no more enthusiastic coterie of special ists'' than this group of children who scamper down Highland avenue and up Ash street every morning.
 Miss I<oenig also has her days quite filled, l hear. and with most eongenial duties She gives lessons to the little Morrow girls, the young daughters of Mir. and Mrs Hugh Morrow, and spends all of her mornings in the charming coun- try house of the Morrows, where they in tend passing the winter Just now when the autumn woods are giving promise of such splendor in late october days and for the month of November it must be a perfect delight to find duties that bring you so near to nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

The announcement that former Gov. W. D. Jelks and Mrs. Jelks will be at Ter race Court this winter does not mean that their beautiful old home in Eufaula has been closed for the winter season. On the contrary it will still remain a center of brilliant gaiety as their young daugh- ter, Mrs. Edwin Conner, resides there, and Mrs. Jelks mother, Mrs. Henry R. Short CT, still graces that fine old residence Mrs. Jelks Is there now, selecting from some of the handsome old furniture some things that will be suited to her apart ment, which could not be anything but attractive If it possesses any of the charm of her home in Eufaula.
 Mrs. Jelks' beautiful loyalty to her old home has made her friends quite despair of ever seeing her very much in Birming- ham. Even during Governor Jelks' ad- minstration the old home was never closed. much of the entertaining during that notable administration being done there. For this reason it is indelibly |, linked with the social and political history of the state.
 The suicide of a certain well-known woman in southern society, which shocked many exclusive circles some months ago. still furnishes the occasion for tea table gossip, at least whenever any of her con temporarles are mentioned. One of her most noted contemporaries is a woman of extraordinary beauty, and who, left an orphan at an early age. was left to the tender mercies of a matron in an orphan asylum. She was afterward adopted by a woman of wealth, who reared her in luxury and educated her In a manner befitting a princess. She took the name of her kind patron and forever renounced that by which she was christened.
 Feted everywhere and heralded as a beauty she held sway through years of belleship and one widowhood. Much could be written of the careers of these women.
 When a certain yacht owned by a wealthy American who now resides in Paris, steamed into a southern harbor one summer day, and steamed out again, it carried these two women for tour of the world, the owner of the yacht being a willing slave in their hands, hay ing hopelessly yielded to the charms of each.
 Another beautiful southern woman who was also a contemporary of this group, while not meeting with so sad an end, had a career similarly traced for her, since fate claimed her as Its own child. She, too, enjoyed undisputed belleship, her marriage not interfering with the gay life into which she plunged rather reck- lessly upon her return from Europe, where she was educated during her grand fathers time of service as a minister to one of the foreign courts.
 He was himself not entirely free from scandal, as his esoapades transpired rather late in life and overshadowed his long career in the diplomatic service.
 His granddaughter became known in several southern cities, and after some years of unhappiness with her husband. his death, leaving her still young and beautiful, and with a comfortable for tune, she entered upon life of extrava- gance that almost ruined her health and fast depleted her fortune.
 Among her admirers was a wealthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

Dr. and Mrs. R. c. Woodson are at home in the w. D. Smith cottage, on Fourteenth avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

MT. Russell Brooks has gone to Dresden, Germany, to pursue his study of the violin and to perfect himself in the study of modern languages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

Cards have been issued by MT. and Mrs. Richard Fell announcing the mar riage of their daugh ter, Frances Cobb to MT. Nephanus Eugene James on Wednesday, October ', Birmingham, Ala. An enclosed card states that MT. and Mrs. James will be at home at Searles, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

Mrs. w. Jack Justice and her little son have returned from Chicago and South Haven, on Lake Michigan, where they spent four months. Mrs. Justice has as her guest Mrs. F. c. Justice of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

The date of meeting of the Feder- ation of Clubs will probably be canged because of confliction with the general meeting of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to convene in Atlanta, as both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

Mrs. F. II. Gafford is spending the week in Blocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09
Successful Housekeeping

Armpit to waist line.. II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-09

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Law the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Lea lis Law, to MT. Prentiss z. Huddleston was quietly solemnized yesterday after noon at the home in West End.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30

Recitation-Bessie Moore. Same by three little girls. ~ Solo-Stars in their Golden Splendor, MT. Beattie.
 Recitation-Five Boys.
 Primary Class-Twelve little children marched in from outer room ana sang pretty little flower song.
 Recitation-Georgie Welch.
 Carol-Bessie Moore.
 Recitation-Marjorie Blodgett'
 Recitation-Francis Mullen. Chorus. Recitation-Elrick Beattie. Recitation, "What Does Easter Mean. Six Girls. l Chorus.
 ecitation-Gladys Hall.
 Recitation-Alice Griffith. Chorus.
 Recitation-Edna Welch.
 Recitation Margaret Mullen.
 Recitation-George Welch.
 Closing Chorus, Victory"
 Easter offering taken for 5. $. Library
 The Choruses were finely rendered the Choir having been through thor, ough old fashioned singing school drll under the direction of W. A. Beattle The symbols used by the i've boys II the recitation "The Lily's Message, were made by Mrs. Clark.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
SHARON VALLEY

Mrs. San and Miss Agnes Byron are visiting at P. Byron's.
 Mrs. Mary Loucks visited her sister, Mrs. P. Liner, Sunday.
 We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Lan' don hack to her summer home, Mrs. Marsh and Althea are to spend the sum mer with her.
 Report has 1t that E. Tuncey's wife 1s very sick at her home in South Amenla
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-30
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07

pied by tenters who had raised bar
riers to keep their shelter dry, but the
elements were stronger and pushed
through and over the distractions.
Like the boys and the bullfrogs it was
fun for the spectators but a matter
quite different to the tenters.
From First to Sixth and
further down the beach Is making
ground instead of losing. The bath
ing is good and safe here and the tenn
p~erature of the water Was fine and ex-
hilarating and the cottagers all about
this locality are making good use of it.
Martin Longs store neal the station,
handy to the boat landing and the
railroad, is rapidly nearing completion
and will oon be ready for occupancy.
The fair of the Baptist church at An
glesea held in M. f. Wares home I'M
der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid was
quite a success, although the evening
a rainy. During the morning and
afternoon quite a number of sales of
articles had been made and on Thurs
day there were calls for them by par
ties who could not come on Wednes-
day. There was q guessing contest as
to the name of a bunny. The success
full one was Mrs. Robert Bright. The
name was Mckinley.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the An-
glesea M. E. church will hold an apron
sale on Thursday and Friday evenings,
August Ii and IA. at Mace's pavilion.
Don't forget the date.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
Whv Jimmy pidn,t Sit DOWN.


The woman who had shopped until
the closing gong had sounded stood at
the transfer station and awaited the
suburban trolley.
"What," she YEARLY asked herself,
"dOes 1t profit a woman If she gain
the elusive bargain and loses every
trace of physical freshnessT'
Presently the al came along. It
had the usual crowd of humanity, and
the oma resignedly prepared to
stand, when a grtmy youth arose and
rendered her his place. Protesting
family, she sank into It guiltily and
registered a vow never to shop over
time again.
In due time several seats were vacat-
ed, and the woman looked hopefully
toward her knight.
Jimmy" a friend of his was saying,
there's room inside now. Why don't
you sit DOWN.
And the last drop OF discomfort was
added to the woman's cup OF humilia-
ton when Jimmy responded:
Jaw. what's the usel No sooner I'll
get me legs stretched when another
tired old hen will get on and TIL have
to hop upY'-New York Times.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
NOTES FROM THE OTTENS TRACT
Pleasure Seekers ThrOng This
Popular Part OF the Island
Good Patronage al the
Guest Houses

The opening days of August brought
to the Ottens section of the island a
large number of visitors, most of whom
will remain throughout the month.
All of the cottages and boarding houses
are doing a capacity business and in
many instances requisition was made
upon private cottages for sleeping ac-
commodations.
The month gives promise of being
the most prosperous this section has
ever experienced.
The Ottens Canal is the pleasure re-
sort of jolly crowds of sojourners. The
big fleet of row boats and motor boats
are kept in constant use during the day
carrying parties to the crab bling and
fishing grounds. There are half a doz-
en- favorite haunts of the fish In Grassy
Sound, where all the week the anglers
have been making good catches of
King fish and weak fish. The crabs
are plentiful and good catches are daily
being made.
The many owners of speed boats are
out speeding their craft every day and
there is much rivalry among the yachts
men.
The Wildwood Yacht Club is repre-
sented by some speedy boats which are
able to hold their own among the best
beats in South Jersey waters and 80
Aeterested have many members of the
yacht club become in racing af
that next season there will be nd
new boats added to the club fleet.
Mrs. George Sturm and family, of
Philadelphia, are spending five weeks
at their cottage Seventeenth street, near
Central avenue.
ID. r.. Gibbs, of Philadelphia, enjoyed
several days of the week here with his
family, who occupying their cottage on
Eighteenth street.
Mrs. Herman Beck, her on, Charles
Beck and Miss Jennie McArdle, of
Philadelphia, were entertained during
the week by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H.
Ottens, at their boardwalk cottage.
w. Wayne Davis, the official starter
of the Auto races, made the Hotel OF
tens his headquarters during his stay
here.
Ernest Simmons, a prominent solicit
or, of London, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Hart, at their 18th street
cottage.
Henry l.. H~ornberger, who conducts
one of Philadelphia's largest advertis-
ing agencies, registered at the Hotel
Ottens early in the week. Emil Mic
kelbach was also a guest at the same
hotel.
John Price, of Collegeville, Pa, who
was a member of last seasons Ottens
base ball team, spent part of the week
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Eutermarks are
spending the summer days very enjoy
ably at the Central venue cottage.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
MusssIs Of PhiIippin..

During August and September as
many as 1000 to 1900 sacks, each con-
tanning nearly 200 pounds of mussels.
are dispatched every Wednesday from
philippine alone. Holland, Belgium
and France are the best customers of
the Philippine mussel farmers, but
quite a number OF the cherished she'll
nsh find their way across the channel
from he Dutch beds to the Britishers'
dinner table. In Philippine mussels
form, one may say, the staple food of
the population. They are consumed In
every possible mannep-stewed. fried,
in soups. tn grav1es and with particular
relish altve~A. Pftcatrn-Knowles In
Wide World Magazine.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
Corner Stone LAYING

The corner stone of Saint AIMS
Roman Catholic church, corner of
Magnolia and Pacific avenues, will be
laid with solemn ceremonies on Sum-
day afternoon, August 80, 1908. The
Rt. Rev. James A. McFaul, D. d., L..
l.. D., Bishop of Trenton, officiating.
The sermon will be preached by the
Rt. Rev. Mon. J. H. Fox, V. G..
Great preparations are being made for
the event and a number of societies
from Pennsylvania and New Jersey
will be present, which will likely bring
a large number of people here.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07

urllis near unelr STATION every morning
under the command of Captain Lud-
lam.
Saturday had an ominous look for
the yachtsmen here and it was no
wonder that they had a worried APP
pearance, for it looked as if Sunday
would be u%nfavorable, as even if it
should be clear the sea looked too
rongh for fishing, but during the night
a change of spirit came over our
dreams and Sunday morning opened
as bright and beautiful as any one
could wish. AT early morn it was So
degrees and the sea was peaceful, and
such a crowd came down that it was
said some of the cars Of the Cape May
contingent were taken and added to
the Wildwood branch. 1t proves how
popular this place is. The Queen City
was filled from the first special section
and came steaming along on the wa
tiers before the second came, and that
was in before nine o'clock. Section
after section came, so that friends who
expected visitors in the first section
did not meet them till the fourth arri-
we'd. The day continued to be an ideal
one and in every part of the resort one
would meet joyful faces. 1t was quite
a sight to see the dashing waves at the
lower end of Holly Beach, where the
waters came in on the premises occu-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
The Reason.

1t was Washington's birthday, and
the minister was making a patriotic
speech to the children of the secondary
grade.
Nov. children" he said, "when I
arose this morning the flags were wav-
ing and the houses were draped with
bunting What was that done for?"
"Washington's birthday" answered a
youngster.
Eyes" said the minister, ''but last
month 1, too, had a birthday, but no
flags We're flying that day, and you did
not even know l had a birthday. Why
was thatY'
Because" said an urchin, washing.
ton never told a lie."- Philadelphia
Ledger.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
Parlor.
Fountain Pens.

It is a popular fallacy that fountain
pens are quite a modern invention. As
a matter of fact, an old work of ref
erence published in 1895 contains an H.
lustration of a fountain pen, the ap-
pearance of which is very much like
those sold at the present time. Its
construction, however, was somewhat
elaborate and clumsy, the pen consist
ing of various pieces Of metal which
had to be screwed and unscrewed be-
fore the pen could be used.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07
Psssimist.

Agent-How long do you intend to re-
main in Washington? Reformer1Cn-
til congress passes a couple Of neces
sary laws that Agent-Gee! You
don't want to rent a house. You'd bet
ter buy one.-Washington Herald.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1908-08-07

A Visitor From Altar

Lewis j. Warren, an attorney Of
Honolulu, is visiting at the home of
w. D. Eynon, at the corner of 18th
and Central Mr.. Warren is
delighted with the place and enjoying
his stay here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-25
fLORIDA'S BOY SENATOR.
How w. J. Bryan's EIoquence Helped
Him From Being Put of q Train.

How w. J. Bryan's EIoquence Helped
Him From Being Put of a Train.
United States Senator William James
Bryan of Jacksonville, Fla, who re-
Gently died at Washington, was a stu
dent at Emory college, in Atlanta,
where he was graduated in 1896 along
with DIR. Troy Bivings and Ernest Hall
man Of Atlanta.
While not in the same class, George
D. Lowe of Atlanta, editor of the
Southern Trade Press, formed close
friendship with the boy senator at
Emory and has in the intervening
years watched his progress in the legal
and political world with great deal
Of interest.
In speaking of the recent honor con-
ferred upon Mr.. Bryan, Mr. Lowe said
that Bryan was the best balanced man
for his years that he ever knew, and
he was sure that he would make his
mark in the senate, for although he
was young in years, he had an old head
ON his body and an extraordinary
mind.
"In addition to his great mind and
balance he had boundless gift Of elo-
quence," said Mr.. Lowe. when he
was at Emory he was the champion
debater and spoke on all special occa-
sions, delivering addresses that sur
prised all who heard him. Even as
sophomore he was not sophomore and
was free from bombastic utterances.
Judge John W. Akin heard him speak
at one time and remarked afterward,
Bryan is the most finished speaker for
his years that l have ever heard and
the Judge, great orator himself, knew
one when he heard him.
II shall never forget the ends to
which Bryan used his gift, and one Of
the most remarkable was that In pre-
venting himself from being put of a
southern train by conductor He was
at Emory then and wanted to go to his
home at Kissimmee for the holidays.
L hC Sotloh Dtdtcc eApoSitiou WAS JUST
over in Atlanta, and he purchased a
scalper's ticket cheap and got aboard
train. When the conductor came
around collecting tickets he told Bryan
that his wouldn't do and that he would
have to put him off the train.
"Whereupon, with tears in his eyes,
the young orator got up on his seat
and related in his eloquent manner to
the car full of passengers his trials
and tribulations, how he did not have
any money and couldn't get any and
how badly he wanted to go home and
see the folks, and so moved their hearts
with pity that they hustled the con-
ductor from the car and swore that no
official, no matter of how high rank,
could prevent Bryan from continuing
on his journey. And he went home"