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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. F. D. Brannaman has returned rom Little Rock, where she visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. s. J. Stout.
 Mrs. J. G. Lorton and Miss Marie Ior- , ton VIII leave this week for Colorado.
 
 Miss Bessie Cooper, who has been for several weeks the guest of Miss Virginia White, will leave Tuesday for her home in Memphis.
 MT. Paul Bowman and Miss Adele Bowman of Sumter, s. C., are expected to- morrow to be the guests of MT and Mrs. P. G. Bowman.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Allen Durham have gone to the Cumberland mountains. where they will spend the remainder of the summer.
 Mrs. H. H. Vance, Miss Kate Vance and MT. Clyde Vance will leave Thurs day for Lookout Mountain to spend sev- eral weeks.
 MT. Edward Powell, a former Birming- ham musician, but for the past two years resident of New York city, has arrived in Birmingham to spend a month among friends. He will have the studio of Miss Annie Lou Wood in the Young Women's < Christian association's new building dur Ing his stay and a number of former pupils will study with him. MT. Powell has met with marked success in New York, having brought out several vocal ists who are now holding choir posi- tions In some of the large churches He was one of Birmingham's most popular vocalists ~during the years in which he made This city his home Among his pupils were Miss Bessie Cunningham MT. Reed Miller, Miss Annie Lou Wood, MT. Wyatt Hefiin, Miss Roland, now Mrs. King; MT. Erin Farley, Mrs. Lumsden and other well-known vocalsts. Mr. Powell expects to return to New York September l and resume his duties as bass soloist in the Central Baptist church and his voice lessons at his studio in Carnegie hall.
 Miss Louie Compton, Miss Hattie Nor ton and Dr. F. H. Compton have gone to Canitou, Cal, to be absent until Au- gust 1. Mrs. Southall will be at the Bir- minsham seminary during their absence.
 Miss Maud Mcclure Kelley has returned from pleasant visit to friends in Dade- vile.
 Mrs. E. K. Campbell, Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Jean Campbell are spending the heated term in Abingdon. Va.
 There will be special song services at the Second Presbyterian church this even ing in which a cotere of Birmingham's g best vocalists will take part. One of the numbers this evening will be Hear Ye,' from Elijah" by Miss Annie Lou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

, Columbus recently and are with Mrs. Gilbert's mother, Mrs. Frances A, How ard, are distinct additions to social life at the Springs. As Miss May Howard Mrs. Gilbert was a noted beauty and she has lost none of the charm that in other days distinguished her as a popu- lar southern belle. Her brother, MT. Ralph Howard of Atlanta, comes down for each week end.
 Judge and Mrs. William Steele of Co., clumbus, whose cottage is one of the prettiest and most artistic on the grounds, are among the popular patrons Of the Springs, and they expect to have as their house guests for the coming week, MT. and Mrs. John D. Little of Atlanta, and MT. and Mrs. Robert F. Shedden.
 One of the pretty belles of the hotel is Miss Carrie Morgan Dallis of Atlanta, who with her aunt, Mrs. P S. She'll man, will be here for two months.
 Miss Margaret Bratton Is another popular Atlanta belle who is simmer ing at the Springs.
 An automobile party from Columbus, who spent several days here the past week, and made the return trip by moonlight. was composed of Mir. and Mrs H. R. Healy, Mrs. Buttrick, MT. H. Spang and Mir. B. S. Pearson.
 MT. Bunby Jordan frequently makes the trip to and from the Springs to Columbus in his big touring car.
 Each night the ball room presents A brilliant appearance with the belles ana peaux enjoying the delights of danclW, and when the band plays the Kerry Mills Barn Dance everybody Joins in this delightful and popular dance, which Is the favorite with young and old.
 
 Among the recent arrivals at the hotel are included the names of Mrs. Edward II. Barnes and son, Mrs. E. H. Ginn and children, Atlanta; Mrs w. A. Percy. Memphis, Tenn; Mrs. Augustus Benners. Mrs. Marlborough and Miss Jessie Tar borough, Birmingham, Ala; Thomas B. Dlxon, Columbus; Walter Jones, Rome: Miss Elise Brown, Atlanta; R. T. Pace. Atlanta; James M. Little U. S. Army: MT. and Mrs W. K Bell W. N Rainey and wife, Columbus; R. E. Parish, Columbus; Harry Clarke, Columbus; J. T. Gilbert Mobile; Mir and Mrs. Paul McKenney' College Park; Thomas Charlton Hudson. Columbus; G. H. Hillman, Nashville; Miss h1tty Chalmers. Columbus; Miss Mary Leman, Miss Maude Leman, LaGrange; J. l.. Lane, LaGrange; Mrs. Albert Don ner, Pensacola; George H. Lanier, l.. Lanier. Jr., West Point; Col. and Mrs. w. N. McGhee, Taibotton; Edmund K. Wor ' So.ohipus' WinDerley PeterS, l.. E. hancock, Atlanta; A. J. Perryman, Jr., Ialbotton; A. F. Copeland. G. D. Bowen, savannah; J. c. Mcknight. Woodbury, J. M. Strickland. Griffin MT. and Mrs. Tom Meadow, Miss Sallie Cobb Johnson Miss Julia Meadow, Miss Anderson. Miss Norwood, l.. T. Henderson, John Gelzer. Jr, Atlanta; Mir. and Mrs. D. s. Williams. II. H. Mcdonald, J. E. Daughtry, Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad; H. w. Anderson, Edward c. Clarkson, Atlanta, and many others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
AN EVENING OF MUSIC.

One of the delightful events of the com ing week will be an evening of music at the rectory of St. Andrews church for the benefit of the rectory fund It will be given on Thursday evening and some of Birmingham's best talent will be rep resented. An evening of rare enjoyment may be expected. The rector, Mir De- Ovies. and his assistant, MT. Clark War ing of Columbus, S. C., will assist in the entertainment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
GOODBYE TO
 SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
A Lady Will Send Free to any ouf- ferer the Secret which
 Cured Her.

Since a child I was distressed and hu- initiated by an unwelcome growth of hair on my face and arms. I tried all the de- pilatories, powders, liquids. creams and other rub-on preparations I ever heard of. only to make it worse. For weeks suffered the electric needle without being rid of my blemish. I spent a great deal of money on various things in vain, until a friend recommended a simple prepara- tion which succeeded where all else failed.
 This simple remedy enabled me perma- nently to find entire relief from all trace of unwelcome hair, and forever end my embarrassment It is simple, safe. sure, and can be used privately at home, with out fear of pain or blemish. It makes the electric needle entirely unnecessary
 will tell in detail full particulars to enable any other sufferer to achieve the same happy results as I did privately at home. All I ask Is two-cent stamp for reply. Address Caroline Osgood, 854 c, Vaughan Bldg, Providence, R. L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A MEETING.

The following card has been issued: A meeting of the Birmingham Pub lie Library association is called for July b at o'clock D. m. at the library. Important business. including the elec- ton of officers, will come before the meeting The committee urge that you attend, even at personal sacrifice. Yours truly
 FRANCES NINfMo GREENE,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Tomorrow evening Miss Vera Webb will give a dance in compliment to her guest Miss Lalage Dawson. Mrs. P. G. Bowman's lawn party for her guests, Mrs. Lucie Thornton and Miss Vance, will be an event of Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock.
 Miss Hettie Sibley will be the hostess at dance Thursday evening, which will be graceful compliment to Miss Vance of San Antonio, the guest of Mrs. Bow man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Birmingham Tourist Writes From Ger nany-Mrs. Beecher and Mrs. Ald- rich To Present "Enoch Arden" Fri day Evening in Chicago-Vacation lsts Seek the Mountains and the Sea. An Informal Luncheon-EVents of Next Week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
Twenty Men Break Jail.

Paducah, Ky, July Especial )-Twen- ty prisoners, including two murderers, escaped from the county jail today. The men tunneled through a wall and de- parted while the jailer and deputy were at dinner. Jonas Smith, negro patricide. who received new trial after being sen fenced to death, was captured. Officers are making a search and guarding tho river and railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Borden Wheeler, finest re- sort for health or pleasure in Alabama. Ask for information. Borden Springs, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
WYATT BURTON.

Cards are out as follows:
 MT. and' Mrs. Almond C. Wyatt of Camp Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Opal to MT. James Harrison Burton of Lavonia, Ga. The marriage to take place August Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
MThA Inn.w

''The Inn," St. Clair Springs, Ala. Mod ern, screened, hot and cold baths. fare superior. Red, black, white sulphur and sort Address Gates & Foster, Managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
Tampa Merchant Dead.

Tampa. Fla, July 1o.-Gordon Keller. for 15 years city treasurer and lead- ing merchant, died suddenly here this afternoon of hemorrhage of the bowels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Wood, and a double quartet in which the singers are Mir and Mrs. H. J. Pos ner, Miss Wood, Mrs. Gladden.. MT. Stapleton, MT. Erin Farley, MT. Tabler and MT. Charles Brown violin solo will be rendered by Miss Regina Hein- berg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Mrs. F. D. Brannaman has returned from Little Rock, where she visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. s. J. Stout.
 Mrs. J. G. Lorton and Miss Marie I1or- |, ton Will leave this week for Colorado.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
NEWS FROM TATE SPRING.

From Tate Springs comes the following account of the gayeties at that popular resort:
 The brightest part of the gay season at Tate Springs has begtpn and several hun dred people are enjoying it. Card parties, bowling, golf, horseback riding and drv- ing and dancing at night are keeping busy the active element of the visitors. There are the usual number of guests here who come only for the health-gv- ing waters, but under the directions of physicians they, too, are taking part ill the different exercises, and Tate Springs is becoming more and more like the Flu ropean spas. inasmuch as everyone is ad- vised to take outdoor exercise, which tends to make them forget their ailments and this is a great help to them in re- gaining lost health.
 On Wednesday evening quite a party of young people went on a moonlight drivo to Avondale and took supper. returning for the dance.
 On Thursday a morning bridge party assembled most of the ladies in the par lors of tbe hotel, though the other games at the CAsino attracted the usual num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11
A E-DAY PARTY.

Miss Pleas Hobbs of Athens was the lovely guest of honor at a spend the-day party given yesterday by her hostess Miss Marie Smith. Miss Smith always en- tertains delightfully."-, her dinners during the past winter having been among the beautiful events of the gay season, and yesterday she proved herself as altogether perfect a hostess when giving the most informal party. A coterie of her friende gathered at about il o'clock and remained until late. No games were played, the time passing happily with a cozy chat on the veranda after luncheon.
 Miss Smiths guests included Miss Mar tha Dabney, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs Taylor Eouthgate, Mss Fannie May Mason, Miss Florence Rogers, Miss Editf Bowron, Miss Nellie Eloss, Miss My Col. lins and the guest of honor, Miss Hobbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Dr. J. D. Dabney and Miss Martha Dabney will leave tomorrow to spend the summer in Manitou, Cal. They will be joined in Memphis by Miss Emily Mil Ter and a party of friends. After stop ping day In Denver they will proceed to Manitou, where they will be at the Cliff House. Miss Lena Wilkerson and little Miss Jean Marks will accompany them to Denver to remain during the sum- mer months as the guests of MT. and Mrs Herbert Ellerbe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Mr. Paul Bowman and Miss Adele Bowman of Sumter, s. C., are expected to- morrow to be the guests of MT and Mrs. P. G. Bowman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Miss Bessie Cooper, who has been for several weeks the guest of Miss Virginia White, will leave Tuesday for her home in Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

MT. and Mrs. J. Allen Durham have gone to the Cumberland mountains, where they will spend the remainder of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

Mrs. H. H. Vance, Miss Kate Vance and MT. Clyde Vance will leave Thurs day for Lookout Mountain to spend sev- eral weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-11

MT. and Mrs. Herman Saks and fam fly will leave this evening for Frank ford. Mich, where they will spend the summer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11
Mr.. William BOurn'S
Arbitrary Concern

TNERE difficulty about taking President Bourn
the Spring Valley seriously he appears
desire He deals and hurs He dis
tncty disapproves of the government He will have
neither truck compromise with it. From place of safety he
ng the ready adjective As the Spanards say 1T easy
a bull from window"
There certain freshness and novelty that the dsnerested
observer might call mpudent Mr. Bourns that he
proposes institute literary bureau of $4,000 year.
betrayed by the without their for the purpose
pesuadng them that the Spring Valley the best
possible that its officials models of department and its charges
aburdy low The people of San Francisco will be asked at their
Judge Farngtons remarks
the loss by fire due the inefficient and detective plant OF the water
company The payers expected pay the price OF
gand designed impress themselves with that loss of
S00000000 worth talking about The fact that water rates
something like high San francisco other
America will be obscured by all the book keeping
inducing heavenly frame will be paid
Mr. Bourn has way the sufferers under the exactons OF this
corporation. He will fry them in their grease
Mr. Boun complains that Justly unust the Spring Valley
company being arbitrary and this
popular belief appears him wonder Yet he refuses
absolutely improve the add the facilities He has dis
charged his and their places retnue OF lawyers
be supplemented by corps literary hacks lhe pubic
Bourn The city and he gives ink at the rate OF
lS8000 year of money.
Mr. Bourn quotes Roosevelt in excuse for himself and his
the company has been treated
by the with efficiency and insult II that
which might be justified by the corporation
practice minimum efficiency the cost San francisco
has the poorest the highest for city OF this
agnitude in the United States
These which the literary bureau arbitrary
concern might well devote attention. but suggest that
this should be Mr.. Bouns private The elasticity OF
Operating already stretched the breaking point
attitude that haracerlzes the
agement Railroads 1t he public be damned and
you don't like it. what you going do about it, The answer
that the people of San Francisco resolved to have Sierra
supply what the because they weary OF
the bad service the oppressive exactons and the dirty politics OF
Spring Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11

carnations A pretty feature of the
departure of the couple was planned
by a dozen friends, who awaited them
at the station and treated the newly
welded pair to shower of violets.
The floral bombardment was an entire
surprise to the couple and occasioned
much merriment as they started on
their wedding journey to the southern
part of the state. Those in the party
at the depot who threw the violets
were:
Miss Molie Merle Miss Genevieye Mccoy
Miss Nora Oliver ern
Miss Katherine Oliver Miss Edith Tormey
Mrs. Jack Merle Mrs Arthur Conlin
Miss Eva Madden Miss A1yce Sullivan
Mrs. George Hill Stod- Misses Scofeld
dard Miss Mary Miller
Miss Ashleigh Turner
Cards are out today for an elaborate
reception to be given by Mr.. and Mrs
where they will reside after their re-
turn. The affair will be given for
several hundred friends.
Mrs. Harry Durbrow entertained at
one of the enjoyable bridge parties
of the week. given at her new home
in Fifth avenue near Lake street. Only
the closer friends of the hostess en-
joyed the afternoon at cards. Mrs.
of the informal winter affairs, but since
the completion of her new home the
only affairs of note have been the de-
lightful afternoons at bridge.
Mrs William Craig and Miss Olive
Craig have sent out cards for tea
to be given Tuesday, February %, at
their home in Washington street.
Miss Cecil Cowles is convalescent and
is receiving a cordial greeting from
her friends. who are glad to meet this
popular girl at the various informal
affairs of the month.
The marriage of Miss Violet May
Hole and Homer de Wolf Hewins Jr.
was celebrated last evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Hole. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Edward Nor
gan and a reception for moro than
half a hundred guests followed the
wedding service. The bride wore an
empire gown of white satin embelliShed
with lace and orange blossoms. Her
veil was caught with a wreath of the
blossoms. The only attendant for the
bride was her sister, Miss Myrtle Holje,
princess, and elaborated with pearl
trimming. Brooke Lowe acted as best
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Hewins will pass
their honeymoon in the southern part
of the state, but will return to occu-
py pretty apartment that awaits them
at Hayes and Baker streets.
Mrs. Douglas Sloane Watson will en-
tertain at luncheon and bridge party
to be given Saturday at her attractive
home in Vallejo street.
Mrs. Edith McCabe will be hostess
at a bridge party to be given Satur-
day afternoon at her apartments at
the st. Xavier for score or more of
guests.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11
Gossip of RallWaymen

eism. for twice recently it has come
out in defense of its rulings. First,
in the case of clergy rates, and second
ly, in the ruling that makes the is
suance of interstate school tickets at
low rates illegal The Ohicial Guide.
which has treated every ruling OF the
commission with reverence has broken
away from its tradition, and in the
February issue has this editorial note:
1t held to be one Of the crOwniug virtues
OF the late Buck Fanshawe and worthy 20 be
mentioned at his Obsequies that .'he never shook
mis- mother. Loyalty TO the author OF ones
being is held in high esteem among all men.
The sentiment probably explains why the inter
state commerce commission feels called upon to
eNtenuate so unpopular ruling that which
n axes school tickets as formerly issued prac-
teal impossihility. But the commission has
no cause to be sensitive the subject. The
commission.
Martin A. Knapp. chairman OF the
commission. gave vent to his feelings
in this wise when the Pennsylvania
line withdrew the tickets and ex-
planned that 1t had to follow the rul-
ings Of the commission:
The commission did not require Withdrawals OF
reduced rates for school children. and in this or
any other instanfe in which they have been
rier taken because 1t prefers to withdraw such
reduced rate privilege rather than 10 remove the
glarIng Determinations which have been prac-
ticed in connection Herewith. IL is unfortunate
that in most instances criticisms OF the COM
missions decisions and rulings are not aecompa-
MED with any presentation OF the facts OF ques-
tons passed upon in such form 70 present
clearly the issue raised.
A. H Moffatt of the Erie has left
for the San Joaquin valley for business
for the company.
Virgil G. Bogue, chief engineer OF the
Western Pacific. was last heard from at
Cleo. on his way to the tunnel at Beck
with pass.
All the railroad Offices will be closed
tomorrow in honor of Lincoln's birth
day.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

TIsfEPIECE-S Subscriber: Santa Clara. Cal. In
reading '-As You Like IT, l noted that Touch
stone drew dial from his poke" What kind
of dial that?
It was probably a ring dial, a time
keeper which remained in use until as
recent a period as that described in
Carleton's Traits and Stories of the
Irish Peasantry." That author de-
scribes the ring dial as the only
watch the hedge schoolmaster could
afford 1t was a bright brass ring
about three-quarters of an inch broad
and two and half inches in diam
eter There was a small hole in the
ring, which. when held toward the sun,
permitted a ray of light to fall upon
the inner side of the ring behind. On
this were. marks pointing off the hours
and quarter hours.
FORTUNE TELIsTNG-Subscriber, City. Is
any one who tells fortunes by cards or by read
ing the palms required in this city to have a
municipal license to carry on business?
Ordinance No. 745 says:
Every person engaged in the business
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11

The Southern Pacific has announced
rates and sale dates for eastbound ex-
cursions during the coming summer as
follows: The round trip rate to Mis-
souri, river points will be $50; Chicago,
$7250; ST. Paul, $3.50; st. Louis and
New Orleans, $3.50; Montreal. New
York. S1OS.50; Boston, s110.5O; Wash
ington, Baltimore, s1O7.50; Philadelphia,
$1Os50; Toronto, Can, $3.50; Duluth,
s7s.50; Minneola and Houston, Tex, $50;
Memphis, $3.50.
The dates on which these special
rate tickets will be sold are May Is.
1e. 20 21, % and 81; June 1 to in
elusive. IA to 1S inclusive. 25 to 81 in
elusive; July l to inclusive; August
inclusive, 13 to Is inclusive.
These tickets will be sold all over the
state. The rates will enable people
who are contemplating visiting the
east, and school teachers who desire to
travel during the vacation. practically
half rates, as the dates of sale are ar
ranged with that point in view. The
limit will be 80 days.
On account of the large movement OF
wool by water from San Francisco to
the Atlantic seaboard the lines in Cali
fornia are contemplating an advance
from interior points to San Francisco.
and lowering them from interior pro-
ducing points, in sacks. to the Atlantic
seahoard. This will force an all rail
movement from interior producing
points, in sacks, to the Atlantic sea-
board. At present all the wool grown
in the interior amounting to several
millions of pounds, is shipped to San
Francisco, where it is sorted and
graded and small portion shipped to
mills in the east. 1t is apparent that
a change in the freight rate will pre-
vent a movement into San Francisco
and enable the all rail lines to have
the business which they formerly en-
joyed.
The interstate commerce commission
is apparently getting sensitive to criti-
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-11

tice Of astrologer, seer, fortune teller, trance
medium test medium. business medium, planet
reader or ciairvoyant shall pay license of $40
TO FIND A PERsON-D. NJ A., Petaluma.
Cal wish to ascertain the address of a GER
tam person who played part in ..The Little
proceed?
Communicate with the manager of
the theater at which the play was pro-
duced, telling whose address you want.
INSURANCE-C. II. p, City. How did the
insurance companies of New York settle after
the connagration Of 1906 in this city?
For this information call on the state
insurance commissioner, 6o2 California
street.
A GALLO. S. City What is the value
OF copy of the San Francisco Call of Septem-
Der IA, 1901, containing account of the
death of President Mckinley?
Just what any one might wish
to give for it as a curiosity. It has no
commercial value