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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
CHARLES P. TAFT
 DENIES REPORT

> Providence, R. l., December 15-The Providence Journal tomorrow will print the following telegraphic correspondence 'Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati, Ohio:
 Will you tell the Providence Journal for publication whether you are now, or have been at any time in the past a stockholder in the new or the old Panama Canal company, and whether you have ever held any shares in either company.
 (Signed) ''The Providence Journal" "The Providence Journal, Providence,
 R. l.:
 'In answer to your querry I say that I never was at any time a shareholder in the new or old Panama Canal com pany, either directly or indirectly, and have never in any way been connected with the Panama business
 (Signed) Charles P. Taft"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
The Business Girl

Has generally learned the valuable les- son of when to be silent.
 Should be a success, because she knows the worries that beset a man in business. Understands the value of money, having had to work for 1t herself.
 Has generally learned to dress neatly and carefully without extravaganza.
 Knows by experience the workers need of a quiet, restful home at the days end.
 Has learned in her business career the necessity of system in all work.
 Knows the uzfairness of asking the bus mess person to execute household com missions.
 Knows how easy it is to be detained al the office,s sand therefore won't grumble overmuch if dinner is kept waiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Early Christmas Shopping

There is very little time left in which to make the appeal to the Christmas shopper to do the necessary shopping early.
 A little pamphlet which has been sent out says:
 Do you realize what the rush of late Christmas shopping means to the work CTS?
 It means not only that you are hur- ried. worried and tired, but that thou sands of men, women and children who work in factories and stores look for ward to the holiday season-to Christ mas-with dread.
 The women who serve you at the coun- ters are worn out and often i'll from the excessive strain.
 The change-makers, bundle wrappers, packers and the army of workers, whom you do not see, are too exhausted to enjoy any holiday cheer.
 Hundreds of drivers and errand boys who are out till midnight or later de- livering packages suffer hunger, cold and sleeplessness.
 In some candy stores women work standing F, 15 and even IT hours out of the "A to fill orders given on the last days.
 Are you willing that Christmas should mean such hardship to anybody?
 Will you buy your Christmas pleasure at such cost of the real holiday spirit?
 You can help prevent it by buying early in the season and early in the day.
 Do not postpone buying your Christ mas candy until the last moment.
 Some candy dealers, in order to avoid late hours for their employees, advertise that orders for Christmas candy may be placed on or before December 20 and that they will assure the freshness of the goods delivered.
 Many stores this year are advertising their wares far in advance of the holi- day season, in order to lessen the Christ mas rush.
 If the merchants are willing to ap- peal in behalf of the workers. Is it not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Toyland Days

Treading lanes that lead today Into Toyland. wondrous fair, Hand in hand we go our way To the home of Teddy bear; To the land of Noahs ark, To the camps of soldiers tin, Where no day Is ever dark, And where only young get in. You again, or hear your shout Till the day baby hand Steals in yours to lead you out To the joys of toy-shop land. Eyes are bright and open wide. Lips are always smiling there: Love, the boy who acts as guide, Leads us into wonders rare.
 Detroit Free Press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

during the holidays will be 8 house par ty at Hale Springs, which Mrs. Sharpley plans to give for MT. Roger Williams from Saturday, December 2e, until Mon day.
 The guests will include Miss Susie liar die. Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Miss Leila Wood, Miss Florence Moffett, end Messrs. Dixie McCrossin, Byrd Haley, Clement Wood, Charles Moi felt, Robert Hemphill and Fred Maxwell of Tuscaloosa.
 The house party will begin with dance at the hotel on Shades mountain Satur- day evening Mrs. Will McCrossin will be one of the chaperons attending the party.
 Mrs S. E. Rrannaman left last night for Little Rock, Ark. to spend the Christ mas holidays with her parents. MT. Bran neman will join her next week.
 Rev. Franklin Ray and Mrs. Ray are guests of Mrs Lucy T. Roberts, 2315 Elev epth avenue, north. MT. and Mrs. Ray are missionaries from Japan.
 MT. J. D. Dabney will leave today for a snort trlD to MlSSlSSlppl.
 Among the college boys who are ex- pected to spend the holidays at home are Clement Wood, Charles Moffett and Rob- ert Hemphill of the University of Ala bama. Clarence Stobart is expected Sun day from Pennsylvania.
 Mis- Eula Drennen returned Sunday from Florida.
 Mrs. Burr Ferguson entertained infor- mally yesterday afternoon at tea at the Country club in honor of Mrs. George Schwab and Miss Pritchitt of Nashville who are in the city to be present at the Mason-S -Southgate wedding tomorrow even ing.
 Mrs Ferguson, always one of the most fascinating of women, and possessed of a woderfully attractive manner, Is par ticularly gracious hostess. She entertained only in small way, the guests including a few of her friends among the young matrons and the unmarried set, among whom were friends that she knew in Nashville before her coming to Birming ham.
 The living room at the club presented pretty scene with its bevy of fashionable young women gathered about the table Gaintiy ornamented with pink-shaded candles an1 large bouquet of tea roses. Mrs. Ferguson's tea, though one of the smallest and most informal, was one of the most graceful of the winter.
 Sponsors for the opening game of the Southern Basketball league tomorrow night have been chosen. Miss Amee Mo Crossin is sponsor for the Birmingham Young Mems Christian association with Miss Bessie McCrossin and Miss Serena Kirkpatrick as maids. Their eseorts are Maurice Henderson, Larry Milner and Fred Wheelock.
 vile is sponsor, Miss Kathleen VanHoose and Miss Helen Rosa Randolph are maids. The escorts are Clarence Marker, Walter Allen and Herbert Cobbs. Montgomery's colors are orange and black, while Bir- minghams are maroon, white and black
 The recital given by MT. Glen o. Frier- mood last evening at Cable hall was at- tended by a large gathering of musical folk and proved a notable success Miss Ida Nunnauy and Miss Mcclure were the pupils whom MT Friermood introduced on this occasion. Both are favorites in the world musical and were most pleasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

close the bridal party assembled before pretty altar of palms placed in the dining room. Mrs. Houston Davis WAS the matron of honor and MT. Frank Jones' brother of the bride, best man. They were the only attendants Miss Jones wore superb bridal costume of white messaline embroidered in carnations and trimmed with real laces. Her veil also bore the real lace touches. She carried shower bouquet of brides roses and valley lilies Mrs. Davis was gowned in imported lace, with pink mirror vel vet garnitures and carried a huge bunch of La France roses.
 Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs. pastor of the Eleventh avenue Methodist church, was the officiating clergyman.
 Among the guests were MT. and Mrs, Mack Drennen, Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. A. l.. Craker, Mrs. w. B. Dickerson. Mrs. Frank Jones, Miss Eula Drennen. Miss Ellen Dickerson. Miss Jean Ballen- ger
 Mrs. Jones. the brides mother, was gowned in black lace. Mrs. A. D. Webb. a sister of the bride, wore black net over silk. Mrs. Frank Jones was in blue raessaline trimmed with Persian embroid- cry Mrs Mack Drennen looked very handsome in q white cloth tailored gown. and Mrs. Felix Drennen in green. Miss Eula Drenaen was in lavender messaline and Miss Fannie Drennen in gray.
 MT. and Mrs Quarles left yesterday aft ernoon for New York and Boston. They will return January and make their home on the South Highlands
 MT. Quarles is a successful young bus bride have many friends who are wishing them happiness.
 Among the enjoyable functions arrang- ed for the pleasure of the college set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Candidate for Cabinet.

Washington, December 15.--Vlrginia re- publicans. headed by Representative c. Bascom Slemp, have asked President-elect Taft to consider Alvah Martin of that state for a cabinet position, as a repre- sentative of the south. MT. Martin is republican national committeeman from Virginia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Bank Decision Affirmed.

New Orleans, December 15.-In the United Sattes circuit court of appeals today the decision of the United States court for the northern district of Texas in the case of the Western Bank and Trust company of Dallas was affirmed. The suit grew out of the failure of the bank. Depositors brought action to re- cover against the stockholders and their claims aggregated a sum in excess of a,000,O00. The court decided in favor of the defendants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

O clock when their daughter, Miss Myrtle Jones, became the bride of MT. B. r. Quarles, Jr.
 The apartments were tastefully decor ated for the occasion in palms. ferns and cut flowers. A hundred guests wit messed the ceremony. The brides family has lived in this section for many years. and she numbers many of Birmingham's most prominent folk amnog her relatives.
 The marriage was a tableau event. the folding doors being thrown open to dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
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time that we, too, show them intelligent consideration?
 If we wish them a Merry Christmas let us show 1t by shopping before the elev- enth hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Son Kills Father.

Augusta, Ga. December 15.-John Kitch- ems and his son, Monroe, farmers living at Wrens, Ga, 30 miles from Augusta, engaged in a shotgun duel today, the son killing the father. Both men, it is said, were drinking and no other cause for the quarre, and patricide is given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Ink Stains

Instwo quarts of water previously boiled and cooled dissolve four ounces of citric acid.
 Add six to eight ounces of strong strained solution of borax, after which tho whole may be put in a bottle.
 Then to two quarts of water previously boiled and cooled add quarters of a pound of chloride of lime.
 ShaAe and let stand from four to six days, after which strain and add from six to eight ounces of borax in strong solution and place in a separate bottle.
 To remove ink from paper cloth or oth- or absorbent substances the composition in bottle No. Is applied so as to satu- rate thoroughly the ink-covered spot; a blotter placed underneath will absorb all waste moisture Rinse out; then apply fluid No. g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
When Poaching Eggs

If you add Q teaspoonful of vinegar to the water in which eggs are poached, they will not br reak when taken from the water and the shape will be kept re- niarkably well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
A Gift For Milady

a salts bottle and a powder box combined. The bottle Is sc fashioned as to have at one side Il place not only for a powder puff. but also 8 tiny mirror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
A. New Crayenette Cloth

A new cravenette cloth is called rose berry. Tho front is of a solid color, whlie the black is resplendent in hand some plaid, which harmonizes well with the facing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
An Uncrushable Taffeta

One of the new uncrushable taffetas is called York silk taffeta. The chiffon fin ish makes it exceedingly popular for Gressy gowns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

last evening in the excellent selections rendered. MT. Friermood is to be con- graduated upon the splendid work done by these TWO charming singers who are his pupils.
 Mrs. Sam Butler of St. Louis Is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. H. Seigel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
A Novelty Fabric

Among the new silks and wool fabrics is symphony cloth. The satin-like surface has a fine twilled weave, while the back is apparently fine taffeta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS.

Beautiful Towering Plants, Begoniass Poinsettas, Azaleas, Narcissus, Hya- cinths. Palms, Ferns and a large selec- tion of beautiful plants, at Greenhouse. Glen Iris. or store at Five Points; or- der now for Christmas.
 G. E. HUFFMAN,
 Florist and Landscape Gardener.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Archbishop olennon in Paris.

Rome, December 15.-Archbishop Glen non of St. Louis. left here today for Paris, en route to Ireland where he will spend Christmas with his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16
Marshmallows-C Chocolate

Marshmallows and hot chocolate make delicious combination. The marshmal- lows are dissolved in the chocolate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

Among the enjoyable functions arrang- ed for the pleasure of the college set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-16

The home of MT. and Mrs. A. B. Jones at East Lake, was the soene of beau tiful wedding yesterday aftsrneon at (
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
AMERICAN RIFLE
TEAM SMASHES
WORLDS RECORDS
In TryOuts Eight Men Score
l,7l6-Casey Has 81 Con-
secutiVe Bulls.

WASHINGTON, June 10. = Three
worlds records We're broken by the
American rifle team, which departs on
the American liner st. Louis on Satur-
day. at the Camp Perry tryouts to de-
termine the candidates for the team.
From this showing it is expected that
the team will carry off first honors in
the Olympic games at Risley on July 9.
In the tryouts Captain X. K. V.
Casey, of the Delaware National
Guard, made thirty-one consecutive
bulrs-eyes, a competition record; Cor
poral I. L.. Eastman, of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard, made a possible seventy
five at 900 yards. The third record was
that of the eight high men at 800, 300
and 1000 yards. making a total of LIS
out of 1900. four points more than the
worlds record score made by the
American eight-man Palma trophy
team in 1907.
General James A. Drain. president of
the American Rifle Association, and
Captain Frank r. Evans, u. S. M, c.,
will accompany the team.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
EUREKAS EXPECT
TO BEAT SAINT
BENEDICTS SUNDAY
College Team, However, Is Do
ing Considerable Clean
ing Up Lately.

At the Thomas and Dawson street
grounds, Sunday afternoon. the Eureka
A. c. will have another star attraction,
when they meet the strong st. Bene-
diets. The Saints are putting up a
fast article of ball, and are defeating
the strongest teams |hereabouts. Hayes,
the former Easton Atlantic League
pitcher, will be in the box for the St.
Benedicts and Rochelle for the Eu-
rekas.
The lineup will be:
Eureka A. C.-Skidmore. third base;
Cook, second base; Schroeder, short
stop; Caffery, first base: Kelly, left
field; Becker. centre field; Mills. right
field; Sauer, catcher; Rochelle, pitcher;
BriXius utility man.
st. Notwithstanding first base;
W. Hayes, shortstop; Vogt. third base;
Kuhn, second base; Wagner. right
field: Morgenroth. left field; Wooster,
centre field; C~avanaugh, catcher; j.
Hayes, pitcher.
Game called at $3.50.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
CYCLE RIDERS
RETURN FROM
BOSTON TRACK
Professionals Getting Ready for
Next Series of Races in
This City.

The big group of professional ana
amateur bicycle riders which has been
making Newark their headquarters
since the season of racing started at
the local Velodrome, and who have
been at Boston all week, returned to
this city today, as the race meet which
was carded for Revere Beach Saturday
night to open the national champion
ship circuit for the professionals has
been postponed.
Three additional entries were re-
ceived today for the professional half
mile handicap, in which the men on
the different marks will compete in
separate trial heats. This will make
up a field of twenty-one contestants.
and seven preliminary heats, two quail
flying in each heat, and fourteen riders
in the final. The same group of pros
will go In the five-mile spin. Here all
will get off the mark at once, n with
special lap prizes there is sure to be a
hot scramble.
Entries for the amateur races have
also increased for Sundays meet. The
biggest field will be in the ten-mile
open, in which over fifty riders will
start in one group. The one-third mile
handicap in eight heats will attract
about the same number.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
SUPERBAS ARE
NOT FOR SALE,
EBBETS SAYS
Harry Stevens Made Offer of
100000 for Team, but 1t
Was Turned Down.

President Charles H. Ebbets, of the
Brooklyn Club, yesterday denied the
story that he contemplated selling the
Superbas. I'm the spring. said Presi-
dent Ebbets, II received an offer OF
500, 900 for the team from Harry M
Stevens, but the offer then was re.
fused and has not been renewed. II
Mr.. Stevens again made me a PROPOSE
ton my answer now would be, as il
was then, the Superbas are not for sale
If l intended to sell the club 1 first
would consult with my colleagues of
the National League regarding a pur-
chaser, just as Soden and Conant did
when they tired of their Boston invest
ment. =
MY Brooklyn investment, however,
suits me and l haven't cold feet as vet
over the situation. I spent $24, 900 / IN
improvements at Washington Park this
spring, and am looking ahead all the
time to furnish Brooklyn with first
class ball and with triple-A accommo-
dations. The lease of Washington Park
will be up in five years, but long be-
fore thai time the Brooklyns will have
a new home picked out for them, and it
will be an up-to-date park in every
particular. I have been connected with
the Brooklyn club ever since it's organ
ization in the sos, and see no reason
why / now should retire"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
ON GRANDS4AND and
BLEACHERS

JOE CRAWFORD has the true
smack OF a baseball fan. Why
shouldn't he?-isn't he up in the 1sn-
ing game?
BILLY McTAGUE, of the Police
Commission, doesn't believe in putting
anybody OF anything except that good
cigar which he smokes at every game.
We smoke. too, Bill.
CHARLES RITE, of poultry fame,
likes the game for it's many fouls.
What did you, Charley?
A NEW FAN. Ladies DESTROYS of
seeing the latest style in fans ought to
look up BILLY BURNETTE. He is
the latest thing in the baseball line.
A VACANT CHAIR. Former Police
Commissioner Gardner has ana. L.
fell off it roofing for the Tigers near
the press box the other day and no
one can use it now. Get it fixed, Jake.
Miles F. Quinn seems to forget all
about real estate for the real article of
ball. And Miles would go that far to
see a good game, too.
THE ELIZABETH STREET MER-
CHANT, who only pays a business call
when it is time to carry you off this
earth, is another I see who is a rooter.
And he drives to and from the game.
A season pass for all next winter will
be given to the first fan who names the
Elizabeth street gent.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
Both of Them Are to Be Held
in Baltimore This
Month.
BY OLD SPORT.

This city will have one of its best
little fighting machines down in Balti-
more next Monday night, and because
of that fact every sporting man of any
prominence will stay up on this night
TO hear the returns from this battle.
The little fighting machine who will be
the centre of attraction in this South
ern town is none other than Patsy
Kline, of this city. Patsy has been going
on nicely this last while meeting every
boy In and out of his class whom
George Carroll, the E~lizabethan Beau
Brommell, has arranged for Patsy to
meet. The little fellow goes along,
minds his own business and is always
a little gentleman and in this way has
wormed his way into the hearts of the
fight fans who have followed his career
up.
He is going to meet a strong boy
Monday night In the person of Kid
Dorbitt. of Baltimore. This chap is
regarded as champion in his class. He
and Kline have already met three times
and eve once did the Baltimorean
get the decision, while in the third
fight Patsy sent the Kid to sleep. From
that fight Kline went back again and
met Young Britt, of Baltimore. who
held h title of bantam champion of
the South. and Kline took the title
away from him. Then gDorbitt and
Britt met and Dorbitt won and hence
his fight with Kline for the fourth
time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-19
SKAT PLAYERS TO
MEET ON SUNDAY.

NEW YORK, June 19.-Nearly five
thousand players from all parts of the
United States will attend the eleventh
annual congress of the North Ameri-
oan Ska League, which will be opened
ct the Grand Central ala in this
city or Sunday morning at 8 o'clock,
at which time the reception n regis
tration of the delegates will begin. Not
until $50 p. m, will the official OPEN
ing taxi place, Judge Lorenz Zeller,
president of the league, making the
address of welcome. Half an hour
later actual play in the first round of
the grand tournament will be under
way. Not less than one thousand
tables, with a quartet of players at
each, will be in action simultaneously.
On Monday morning at 10 o'clock the
congress will be resumed in Terrace
Garden, where the annual meeting of
the league is scheduled to take place.
A recess at noon for committee meet
ings will be followed by the election Of
officers at 2 p. m. At Z O'Clock hat
evening the second round starts. This
will end the play as far as the tourna-
ment Is concerned. Tuesday will be
devoted to amusements and sightsee-
ing, an afternoon at Coney Island be-
ing on the cards. AT S o'clock in the
evening the congress will wind up with
a "kommers," so lear to the heart of
every German, and which among
Americans, is known as a smoker.