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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
new SOCIETY URGED
Men and Women of the South
Would Organize.
MISSIssIPP1ANS IN THE LEAD
Movement Receives Impetus at SEES
sion of state Organization Last
Night-WIII Appoint Committee 10
Confer with Other Southern SOcie-
ties and Arouse Sentiment.

Southern men and women of Washing
ton are planning the formation OF So
ciety which shall embrace in its member
ship every native of the Southland
Intimation of this was given at the
meeting of the Mississippi Society last
evening in Pythian Temple. The plan is
yet in its incipiency but that it is a strong
probability became evident when il was
stated In the course OF a discussion that
the Southern veterans camp in Wash
ington had given its approval. The So
ciety voted for the appointment Of COM
mittee of FIVE, which will confer with
other Southern clubs of the city to deter
mine If joint action should be taken.
The purpose OF the proposed society will
be to arouse sentiment for the effort the
South is making to develop her great pos
sibilities
Mr. Dawes Address.
Members OF the society were given an
address on the future Of the South by G.
Grosvenor Dave, member of the Southern
Commercial Congress. Mr. Dawes sub
ject was "The approaching victory Of the
South" The kind of victory considered
was the Industrious and social one.
The speaker admonished the Southern
people to copy the inventiveness and de-
termination Of the North If they would
succeed.
I'VE like 10 take il too easy" he said.
1.-THE South must work # IL would win.
a short programme followed the ad
dress. Songs and recitations were given
by Miss Lillian Chenoweth and Miss
Mary Farmer. Mrs. Dorothy Baxter gave
a piano solo. Or. c. r Clarke presided.
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OFFICIALS REGARD
OIL TRUST DECREE
AS TOTAL VICTORY

The first official news of the decision OF
the United States Circuit Court judges
at St Louis. in the Standard Oil case
came 20 the Department of Justice in a
brief telegram from the United States
attorney. who said that the government
had won on practically every important
point in the case. and that the four
judges had concurred IN a unanimous
decision
A little later a telegram was received
from Frank b. Kellogg at st. Paul, who
has been special counsel for the govern
ment in the Standard oil case in which
he Analysed the courts decree as q
complete victory for the government.
Lloyd w. Bowers, solicitor general. and
acting attorney general in the absence
of Attorney General Wickersham, COM
menting on The decision Of the court
said
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Gratined by Decision.

'As evidenced by the fact and vigOr OF
its prosecution, the government confident
" hoped for this outcome. 1t is particu-
larly gratifying that the decision was
unanimous. The labor Of the suit was
very great, the testimony filling twenty
one large printed volumes. 1t was neces-
sary to go into the history of the growth
OF the Standard on Company and its
connections and arrangements for forty
years or more"
The case and the decision would be
important from the very size Of the
Standard Oil corporation and the volume
Of the company's business. But the case
has, perhaps. a still greater Importance
by the fact that the Standard OIL case
and the tobacco trust case are the first
attacks OF a large kind upon a combina-
ton of industrial corporations formed and
maintained by stock proprietorship and
stock agreements.
THE trial OF the Standard Oil case be-
fore Circuit Judges SanbOrn, Van De-
venter, Hook. and Adams was had under
the provisions OF the so-called 'expedi-
ton act which requires a case Of such
character to be heard I'm the Circuit Court
before at least three Of the circuit Judges
Of the particular district The same
statute provides that the appeal from the
decree of the Circuit Court shall be taken
directly to the Supreme Court Of the
United States. and allows an appeal TO
be taken within sixty days"
Appeal Is Expected.
There appears to be no question in the
minds Of the government officers that tn
Standard Oil Company will appeal the
case to the Supreme Court within the
sixty days allowed, and in that event
the case viii probably be advanced for an
early hearing
Wade II. Ellis, assistant to the attor-
ney general. who appeared for the gov
eminent with Frank B. Kellogg special
counsel, and other government attorneys.
during the Standard Oil suits. and who.
as attorney general OF Ohio, instituted
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High School Notes.

For a High school, Ensley,
 We are looking to thee, When, from bonds the amount fioweth, It will give us great glee To know how gold floweth,
 And our new High school we see.
 A. c. B. We are glad to welcome Miss Maymie Blackwell back among us High school teacher. Miss Blackwell has returned, after an absence of two years, to take charge of the history department. Sixteen new pupils came into the High school from the grammar grades on Feb ruary 1. The High school now boasts 8 total enrolment of 11S.
 Several basketball teams have been or ganized among the girls of the High school and many fine players are being developed. The eighth grade team de- feate the tenth grade team Monday by a large score.
 The new flag for Bush school has come and will soon be proudly floating from the staff.
 Miss Ruth Chiles entertained the junior class at valentine party at her home on Avenue F Friday evening.
 Miss Evalyn Smith, Miss Sue Wiggins and Miss Lorene Bailey of Wylam entered the E. H. S. this week.
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=E NSLEY D EP "A R T M E1 N r ===

don of Marion. Both ladies were hand somely gowned Mrs. Hendon wearing lavendar messaline in directoire style, and Miss Annie Hendon fin pink crepe de chine. Fruit punch was served in the hall throughout the evening, the punch bowl being presided over by Miss Annie Hendon. Colored hints In heart shapes were placed upon all the tables.
 After the games elegant refreshments were served. Dr. and Mrs. Hendon's guests were Miss Kittie Averyt, Miss Erline Crittenden, Miss Minnie Wells, Miss Annie Averyt. Miss Peterson, Miss Inez Crittenden. Miss Jessie Wells, Miss Madge Averyt Miss Cecile Kron, Miss Sarah Glider, Miss Ruth Harbeck, Miss Emily Goodrich, Miss Annie Tendon, Miss Wallace, Miss Harrison, Mrs. N. W. Wood. Mrs. Marshall Everson, Mrs. Robert Williams, Mrs. Foster Hamilton, Mrs. Mary Graus, Mrs Joseph Reed; Messrs. Harris, ". D. Fonville, Whertle Palmer, Cutler, Nickleson, Gilbert cald- well, Harrison, Totten, Blackwell Wal lace, Wood, Hamilton, Reed Grant, Shan non. Kelly and Williams.
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Residence Property

$2OO0-Nice broom house, Helena Heights, part cash, worth $2700. $6000-Lot 5Ox175, alley corner on Avenue E, just below the city hall. with B. room house, rents for $20 per month This house could be moved on back of lot. A 2-story brick there would rent at once. Terms half cash, balance S. 12 and IS months. The cheapest and best business property to be had in Ensley.
 s105O-One Groom house on pike one block of car line
 $l15o-4-room house one block of car line, city water, on corner lot 6Sx16s, terms s2O0 cash, balance $25 per month. $600-4-room house, Tuxedo, on Bessie avenue and 18th street road. $950-4-room house, 18th street road, terms s100 cash, balance s20 per month. $575-One Broom house and corner lot, cement sidewalk down, one block from Wylam postoffice. s1300-Good cottage, alley corner Avenue P, between 14th and 18th streets. $2000-A new Groom cottage one block of Rising station.
 s1750-A new 4-room cottage on Avenue D and 32d street. easy payments. s40O0-2-story modern house Avenue F, close in corner. sS5oo-Swell corner house on H, can make terms.
 $125O-Nice little cottage on Hill near car
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ENSLEY REAL ESTATE
GET BUSY WITH THESE BARGAINS NOW

line, terms s1OO cash, balance s2o per month. s275O-New broom cottage 24th street and Avenue I, terms s50O cash, balance s25 per month. $2S00-Corner, modern cottage on Avenue H, easy payments. S21O0-5-rooms and hall on corner of 14th street and Avenue G. $2500-2-story house 21st street and Ave nue I, easy payments. $1S00-Two Broom houses /On Avenue l between 18th and 14th streets. s210O-5-room house. blocks of Rising station, terms $500 cash, balance $25 per month. s1450-Lots 13, 14. 15 and 16 block l. South Park
 s1O0O-Lots 10 and H. block 6S. Birming ham-Ensley. terms $1OO cash, balance s10 month on each. $300-Lot B. block 16 Rising. terms $25 cash, balance $10 per month. $750-Lot 6, block Burgin Place, terms $100 cash, balance s15 per month. s200-Cash, lot 21, block 61, Birmingham Ensley s55O-Lot g, block 6, Helena Heights. terms S109 cash, balance s25 per month. $550-Cash, lot 1, block 83, Birmingham Ensley. $650-Lot II, block 3, Scotts addition, terms $150 cash, balance S10 per month. $S00-Lots 20 and 21, block B. Ensley South Highlands, easy payments. $550-Lot ', block 2, Ensley South High lands
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Pastime Club Oruanized.

A large number of young ladies met at the home of Miss Lucy Belle McWilliams yesterday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a club. The club was or ganized with IA members. Miss Katie Belle Harrison was elected president, Miss Lucy Belle McWilliarns vice president and Miss Loehie Hudson secretary and treasurer. The membership will be limit ed to IS members and the club will meet every two weeks on Friday. The name for the club will be selected later. The house was beautifully decorated in sweet peas and carnations. Dainty refresh ments were served by the hostess Those enrolled as members are: Miss Cecile Kron, Miss Augusta Bloodworth, Miss Katie Belle Harrison, Miss Hallie Scruggs, Miss Lochie Hudson, Miss Georgie Kaiser. Misses Lillian and Frances Hancock Miss Anna Dean Saw yer, Miss Bertha Cowan, Miss Lalia Pet erson, Miss Meri Harvey, Miss Endsor, Miss Lucy Belle McWilliams.
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s1OOo-Lots IS and Is. block 2 Ensley South Highlands. s55O-Each, lots opposite the Fairground Gate on car line. Business property. ssoO-Lot II, block 3, Burgin Place. S2O0-Cash, quick sale. lot in Montisano survey. near Conner Station. s1O5O-Lots 1, and 3. block 4, Ensley South Highlands easy payments. sSO0-Lot 19, block 16, Earle Place s250-Lot B. block 10, Birmingham -Ensley. s525-Lot 21, block 6, Birmingham-Ensley. $50O-Each, 2 beautiful lots Helena Heights, one block from station, size of lot 5ox170 easy payments. S1SOO-Lots and r. block S. Scott's ad- dition, easy payments. $500-Lot 4, block 2, Helena Heights, terms $100 cash balance $25 per month. s7OO-Lot 2S, block 60. Ensey Highlands. S1OOO-Lot 5. block 52, Ensley Highlands. S75O-Lot 10, block 57, Ensley Highlands s4OO-Lot IS, block g. Ensley South High- lands
 s29OO-Fine lot Avenue E, between 2sd and 24th streets.
 $2200-Lots 10, II and 12, block 8, Ensley Development Co.
 $3200-3 nice lots on corner with broom house, less than block from Oak Crest station. The lots alone worth the price asked. Terms $500 cash, balance easy.s This must be taken at once at this price.
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Cosmos Club Meets.

The Cosmos club met with Mrs James A Dupuy Friday afternoon, February 12. Roll call was responded to with quota tions from Bryant. Mrs D. B. Bird read of the Period" The second act of "King John" was read, discussion led by Mrs. w. O. Garrett. Mrs. Kigley's sketch of William Cullen Bryant was excellent, and the poets, Thanatopsis was beauti- fully read by Mrs. R. Culver. The hos tess served delightful refreshments, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. E. G. Goldsmith, February 26. Those present were Mrs. E. G. Goldsmith, Mrs. M. V, Averyt, Mrs. D. B. Bird, Mrs. O. c. Cowan, Mrs. L. J. Duncan, Mrs. P. A. Eubank Mrs. Felix D. Fuller, Jr., Mrs. w O. Garrett Mrs R. Culver, Mrs. c. C.. Johnson, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. A. Poss, Miss Henrietta Kahn, Mrs. J. B. Simpson, Mrs. w. H. Vibber. Mrs. Ed Billings and Miss Rosebud Denham.
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Paris Under the Empire.

If there was no open scandal of this sort there were plenty of private ones. Never was there so pleasure loving and so easy going a court and seldom has there been one which was externally so splendid The Emperor spent money like water, and thereby produced prosper ity for the time, and with it popularity for the government. Hundreds of mil lions were lavished upon Paris, much of it being wasted, yet none the less with the result that the city really deserved it's title la vile lumiere. In these days it has gone to seed and grown shabby, but in 1869 everything seemed fresh and new and brilliant and imposing. The army was rotten to the core; yet the F,mperor's Cent Gardes were splendid sol
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Ladies' Euchre Club.

Yesterday afternoon at her beautiful home on Ensley Highlands. Mrs. John Sullivan most charmingly entertained the Ladies Euchre club After the game it was found Mrs. F. B. Dodge had made the most scores thereby winning the first prize, which was a beautiful brass card tray Mrs. Conrad Wahl and Mrs. Ralph Cromwell cut for the booby, Mrs. Crom- well winning on the cut. A dainty salad course was served. The club will meet with Mrs. w. N. Wood next Wednesday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Frederick B. Dodge, Mrs. Conrad Wahl, Mrs. Ralph Cromwell, Mrs. William Nicol Broda, Mrs. Henry Keller Mrs. John H. Jones, Mrs. E. T. Fields, Mrs. Joe Sholl, Mrs. Charles Blackington, Mrs. Louis S. Bezena.
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diers to the eye. Society was no less demoralized. yet its gayety was exilar- ating These were the days when It was said that good Americans when they die go to Paris The Emperor conferred dis tinction by recognizing any foreigner The Empress set the fashions for the world. It was all sham, but 1t was thoroughly magnificent in it's way. It can best be understood at present by read ing Zola's early novels, by recalling some chapters of Daudets La Nabab.' and by remembering Jacques Offenbach, whose opera bouffe was the most charac- teristo production of an empire which itself was bouffe. That shallow and yet catchy music was a tonal sheer. Every libretto was a mock at the oldtime vir- tue of chastity and honor and courage.
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.ENSLEY SOLONS
 SELECT A SLATE City Officers Have Been Agreed
 Upon FUNERAL OF SAM DAVIS EnsIey Brefs-LocaI Man Invents Preparaton-Dr. and Mrs. w. T. Tendon Entertain-High
 School Notes, Etc.
FUNERAL OF SAM DAVIS

Ensley, February 13.-(Special )-At a caucus held last night at the city hall in which it is stated a substantial ma jority of the members of the city council participated, inducements were made for the various municipal offices. It was stated on reliable authority the following slate was formed: City attorney, Fred G. Moore; city clerk, A. l.. Arnold; treas urer and tax collector, ". H. Davis; license collector, John E. Nolan; city en- gineer, Van D. Ohls; city physician, Dr. W. D. Fonville; chief of police, J. C.. Jordan; lieutenant, G. c. Eubanks; war den,' J. H. Trimble, chief of Fire Depart ment, Joe Tetlow; plumbing inspector, J. R. Acuff; street commissioner, James Warner; meat and milk inspector, pr. T. F. Jackson.
 These gentlemen are all well known citizens and there seems little doubt that they will be elected on next Thursday night when the members of the new ccun- ell will be seated. Considerable interest has been taken as to who will be se- lected for the several positions which is now practically settled.
 The race for chief of police probably was the livest wire, as several strong candidates offered for the position. Near ly all the present officers were reelected. MT. Jordan who was indorsed for chief is well known in this district and has many friends who will be pleased to learn of his elHtion. MT. Nolan who will fill the newly created office of license collector was mayor of Wylam at the time of the consolidation of the two cities. Mir Eubanks was chief of police of Wylam, a position he held for years and is a capable and efficient officer.
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steed Invents Preparation.

Joe Steed manager for the Franklin theatre, has invented a preparation for the white curtains used in moving pie ture shows. The preparation gives E peculiar tint to the curtain which re- duces the glare and relieves the eye strain. It also improves the picture 30 per cent-the figures seeming to stand out in relief, and the ghostly coun- tenances are toned down ad appear tinted. It is certainly a boon to the patrons of the picture shows, as 1t sub dues the glare and generally improves the picture. MT. Steed has had the prep aration patented.
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Fine Basketball Game.

The basketball squad of the Birming ham College Preparatory school played the Ensley High school upon their home grounds Wednesday. The game proved to be fast and furious. The teams were very evenly matched. The game was de- cided in the last half of the game, until that time the score stood 4 to 4 but that next half turned the table against the Ensley boys to the tune of to 4. How ever, it is no disgrace to lose to such players and to such gentlemanly and sportsmanlike young fellows. They were accompanied by one of their teachers, Prof. J. O. Webb. who is well-known in Ensley.
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EnsIey Briefs.

A short session of the police court was held this morning, only four cases be- ing on the docket.
 The city council will meet Thursday, February IS, when the new board will elect city officials.
 The real estate dealers report good business this year so far with many sales and inquiries.
 The branch bank of the Bank of Ems ley recently opened at Wylam is prov ing a great convenience to the merchants and people at that point.
 The usual rain pour prevailed on pay day this week. The merchants say the weather man is not giving them a square deal.
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From Harper's w eekIy.
 Well" observed Old Man Potts, I've spent a heap of money on my boy Bills education moren s9o0 jest to see him through Yale. And l ain't through yet It shorely makes me sore to think of the money I'm wastin' on a boy who ain't got as much sense now as he had before he went to college" whats the matter, father?" asked Mrs. Potts. Maybe you're a little hard on Bill"
 "No, I aint, Mary" answered the old man. Jest to show you-a little while ago I says to him l thinks it was going to rain tomorrow. What fool answer dye suppose he made me?"
 "Tm sure l don't know. father"
 He begged my. pardon!'
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Funeral of Sam Davis.

of Samuel Davis, who died at the Hill man hospital from a complication of diseases. will take place tomorrow at the Methodist church in Wylam at 2:30 p. m. The local lodge of odd Fellows will have charge of the exercises. The deceased had been resident of Wylam for several years and leaves wife and several chill dren to mourn his loss. To them the sympathy of the community is extended. Echols & Angwin have charge of the funeral arrangements. Odd Fellows are invited to attend.
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Visit the Star and see fo1 yourself all high-class acts.

mothers funeral and will occupy his pulpit Sunday.
 Nelse Thomas, who was urged by his many friends to enter the race for al- derman from the Second ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of w. T. Palmer, has declined. as he will move out of the ward in few weeks. having bought home on Avenue I and Twenty-fourth street
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MT. and Mrs. Tendon Entertain.

Probably the most elaborate entertain ment ever given in Ensley was that of Dr. and Mrs. Tendon last evening, when they formally entertained their friends at progressive bridge at their lovely home on Avenue G and Twentysecon street. The entire lower floor was thrown together and beautifully decorated in palms, ferns and flowers and red hearts
 Mrs. Hendon was assisted in receiving by her sister-in-law, Miss Annie Hen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
YOV WHO KNOW
 Vests Shoes. Clothing, Hats

Need further persuasion to continue their Those of you who don't know them and who hope will make their acquaintance can be certain that first and foremost m every pair of SHOES every HAT every SUIT OF CLOTHES sent out from establishment will be qualty-quallty gained a result of expert BUYING and fitting
 Equal attention also paid style, without which would not offer them no how good they may other wise be.
 Come get acquainted during the 10 days introductory sale"
 HANAN, BATES, DOUGLAS shoes at special prices and all HATS and FURNISHINGS AT CUT PRICES.
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General Ferguson Addresses Pupils.

Gen. F. s. Ferguson's speech on Lin- coln's day was highly appreciated by the High school pupils. Many of them were led to look upon the character of Lin coin in a new light. coming as it did from the lips of one who had seen long serv- ice in the Confederate cause. General F erguson is a pleasing speaker. The High school will be glad to have him return. 7
 The High school enrolment has been increased by 16 pupils who were promoted from the seventh grade. The total en- rollment has now reached 119.
 Preparations are being made to celebrate Washington's birthday in the High school.
 Friday was St. Valentines day at the schools. Two thousand happy children trouped home bearing their valentines. These were of special interest and value to them because they made them them selves.
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Notice.

W. E. Marsteller has purchased the en- tire business of the Model Printing Co., Pratt City, Ala. and takes charge of same with all authority.
 F. o. HARRIS,
 J. s. HARRIS,
 O. M. CALDWELL, w. E.. MARSTELLER. 2-14-2t-su
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Mir. and Mrs. Dav Entertain.

Mrs. P. L. Day entertained few friends at her residence on Avenue F Friday night in honor of Mrs. l.. F. Simmer of Cleveland. o. Among the guests were: MT. and Mrs. James Armstrong; Mrs. l.. P. Ward of New Orleans and MT. and Mrs. L. F. Simmer of Columbus, o.
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Personal and General.

Mrs Leo Broda. who has been visit ing in Montgomery, will return home Sunday.
 Mrs A. S. Honeycutt of Bessemer Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. l.. Ellis.
 The many friends of Miss Annie Mo Thaney will regret to learn she Is se- riously i'll at her home on Avenue K.
 Ben Connolly of Atlanta is in the city with view of locating here. MT. Con- molly formerly resided in Ensley and assisted at the construction of the first steel plant. He has been absent six years
 On Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock the Rev. F. c. Doyle. pastor of St. An thony's Catholic church. on Avenue H. will give an instruction on '-The Sacra- ment of Connrmation.'
 The Rev. H. c. Kegley has returned from tho sad mission of attending his
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