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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-19
To the
OUR PLATFORM

4. Honest and efficient
public officials. whose sole
aim shall be 10 administer
the city government ON a
nonpartisan basis, in the
interest of the people.
=. Hefch 5fefchy wnfer
supply according to the
plans of the present Board
of supervisors. and the
purchase of the distribute
ing plant OF the Spring
Valley Water Company
now I'm actual use az actual
value.
3. The prosecution 10 "a
final determination of the
men now under indictment
for civic crimes.
4. Energetic defense and
prompt trial OF the suits
brought against the City
by the Gas aud WATER
companies 10 restrict the
application of rates for
gas and water fixed by the
Board of >uperyisorss n
vigorous prosecution i'm
these cases 10 the end that
the rates fixed by the Board
of Supervisors may he rec
0g1nfzed by the courts and
that tho people may not
be indefinitely compelled
10 pay excessive rates
through injunction.
.. Municipal ownership
and operation of the Geary
street road.
q. All franchises for n
perIod longer than two
years TO DC submitted 10
the people,
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-19
Increased Service

Increased Service
Four steamers each way every week
between San Francisco and Southern
California Special rates as low as
50 90 ia Los Angeles ports, including
berth and meals. See Pacific Coast
Steamship Co.'S Time Table with list
OF agents in this paper. Ticket ONCE,
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-19
THE CITY FOR THE PEOPLE!
% = that faith the
Voters Of San Fran

The battle for civic freedom from corporate dom
ination is on San Francisco, although in the fore
ground, is not alone in this fight The same issue is
being waged in all parts of the nation under the
great moral leadership of former President Roose
yelt The Good Government League enters this
campaign with confidence, firm in the knowledge that
if presents to the voters of San Francisco the best
ticket that has ever been placed before them. The
issue is plain. The predatory public service cor
porations again in unholy alliance with the under
world, are endeavoring by whatever power they can
WELD to gain control of the municipal government
This is your fight In order to win must have
your help There is no time to hesitate. If you
stand for Decency, Honesty and Integrity, we need
you We all may differ as to policies but when the
battle is on we should stand shoulder to shoulder
and present solid front TO the common foe Our
candidates stand for the people and against the
porations Those of their opponents who not
eyading the issues stand for the corporations and
against the people If you believe in 3The City for
the People vote the Good Government League
Ticket and Vote 1t Straight.
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE.
- IA - =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
EVENTS OF YESTERDAY IN So- GETTY CHlLDREN'S PARTIES. MISS ADAMS CARD PARTY FOR GUEST-MRS. RIVERS TO LEC- TURE-PERSONAL MENTION.
BY MYRTLE MILES.

Birmingham people who have spent the summer in Chicago have returned full of enthusiasm over the efforts that are being expended to make of Chicago City Beautiful. Chicago's civic motto is "Urbs in Horto"-a city in a garden-and as far as has been possible since the movement for Identification started, the suggested Ideal has been reached. There is a verita- ble campaign for the planting and care of trees.
 'sThe people of Chicago" said one who returned from there last week, have gone about systematically making the place beautiful. It is a measure which IS attracting general interest and the peo- pie, recognizing it as an important cause, are working together with a will. They are developing, too, a finer sense of the beautiful. There has arisen higher ap- preciation of beauty and art in the homes and with that has come the demand for trees. That is the especial line along which the improvement societies are working at present Personally, do not think any step could be more helpful in the Identification movement. The inf1u- ence of environment as a factor in the development of good citizens, In moulding character, habits and education of chil- dren, Is widely recognized, and I believe flowers, shrubs and especially trees are the most potent influence to be had in broadening their ideas of life and nature. l was so glad to learn that Chicago has appointed an experienced forester whose duty 1t shall be to superintend the plant ing and the care of trees. The improve ment societies are helping in the work. Do you know, there are fifty or more weIl-organized improvement associations and many other organizations which have co-operated in various efforts for civic betterment, and all are now taking up the tree-planting movement.
 'Chcago's parks" she continued, "are the greatest boon imaginable to the resi- Independently to the children. The city Is ornamented at intervals with the handsomest of parks, squares and play grounds, where welcome shade may be found at all times. The plan now IS to rid the city of the barren, treeless spaces whole it shall be uniformly beautiful, the parks to have 1eafy aisles and arched canopies of green lying between"
 To the women of Chicago is due much of the credit for the tree work. They in bringing about the appointment of the city forester. Twenty years ago. it is said. at Chicago dinner table an ami
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
A GROUP OF
 BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN,

A group of handsome little Birmingham lads and lasses appear in The Age-Her- ald today. They are Lestra Kinney Ex- um Anita Arnold Hodges, Frank Nor gan Lynch, IT., and Benjamin Clark Reynolds.
 Lestra is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Culpepper Exum and bears the maiden name of her mother. Lestra Kinney. She is years old and is one of the little beauties of Highland avenue. Anita Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. Cooper Hodges. Her maternal grandmother was the brilliant Susan Arnold of Elberton, Ga, whose name she bears.
 Frank is the son of MT. anI Mrs. Frank M Lynch. He celebrated his sixth birth day a week ago with party, which was attended by 75 of his little friends. Franks mother was before her marriage Miss Fannie Barker of this city. the daughter of one of the city's citizens of pioneer prominence. The other handsome little lad, Benjamin Clark Reynolds, is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin A. A. Reynolds. He is the namesake of his father and of his grandfather, the late Dr. John Clark LeGrande of this city. His mother, Dr. LeGrandes elder daugh- ter, Bessie, was at the time of her mar riage favorite in Birmingham's younger set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

shaped cakes were served. Little Misses Mary Woodruff and Grace Meighan pre- sided at the punch bowl, which was beau tifully decorated in pink and white carna tions and smilax. The first prize, a pair of pink silk hose, was won by Miss Evelyn Beasley, who presented them to the guest of honor, Miss Margaretta Laverty. The consolation prize, Dutch collar, was drawn by Miss Annie Franklin.
 The score cards. daintily hand-painted hearts, with Mary Jane" design, the work of little Miss Grace Meighan, the sister of the hostess, were unusually artis- tic. The guests were Misses Margaretta Javerty, Bessie Bethea, Lydia Eustis, Helen Eustis, Margaret Anderson, Sallie Evans, Fannie Graham, Lucy Hart Ly- man. Mary Tardy, Alma Messer. Emily Dixon, Lillian Hughes, Cundell Baldwin, Ruth Gaudin, Charlotte Graham, Julia Carney, Maud Shering, Genie Sherling, Flora Jones. Sue Ferguson, Harriet flaw kins, Matte Holt. Kate Beatty. Minnie Wagner, Jennie Wagner, Lois Brown, An nie Franklin, Evelyn Beasley and Mary Meighan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
ANITA ARNOLD HODGES.

an abundance of fruit added vivid touch to the color scheme of pink. green and white which was followed in decor ating. Pink and green hints and ices were passed The little girls present were given dolls wearing pink frocks, and to the boys were given small guns filled with candies. In the center of the table was large birthday cake surrounded bv five candles. It was cut for the ring, thimble and dime.
 Among the guests invited by the little hostess were Aileen Stephenson, Florence Tarrant, Hallie Greene, Annie Major, Marjorie Brown, Evelyn Brown. Fran- ces Greene, Amanda Parker, Annie F. Parker, Katherine Lynch, Margaret Lew is Myra Belle Pope, Kathleen Foster, Frances Crow, Cecile Greene, Frances Woodson. Susie H. Cunningham. Jennie Hammond Copeland. Carolyn Copeland, Virginia Greene, Mildred Hart Helen Hart, Frances Eberhart. Hardie Brown, Parcey Brown, Frank Lynch, Jr, Rush Simpson, IT., Wilbur E. Kelley, Jr., Randolph E. Evans. Richard Evans, George Evans, George William Hayes. w. J. Duncan, Jr., John Coe, John Roberts, Walter Chaffee, Jr., Coleman Moughon, James Hughes, Fred Rix. Person Moore, Nat Barker Lynch and John Eberhart.
 Several of the mothers of the little folk accompanied them to the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED BY CHILDREN OF coNFEDERACY.

Patriotic orders and indeed patriotic peo- pie throughout the state WIS AT - ested in the cnn~''r-a '>t1 f-7
 made by the Children of the Confederacy in Alabama during the past ioa-
 establish a scholarship at Auburn for the education of some son of a Confeder- ate veteran Wednesday of this week was marked by the formal installation of the fund at Auburn.
 Mrs. Mary D. Pickens of Greensboro, state director of the Children of the Con- federacy, is In the city this week. It was she who has directed the efforts of the children during the time that they have so faithfully labored to raise the fund, and the scholarship was installed by her at Auburn. She has with her the certified receipt for $1500, the interest on which is to be used for this purpose forever. One hundred dollars yearly will be de- rived from the fund and this is about sufficient for the students expenses. The first student to receive It's benefits has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
ENTERTAINM ENT FOR
 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

The spacious home of Mrs. 0. w. Aus tin at SPA Twelfth avenue, north, was a scene of gay festivity Thursday night when her young daughter, Miss Louise Austin, entertained merry crowd or High school students. The decorations were in the High school colors. red and white. and lent so charming background to the animated faces of the youthful guests that even the most blase onlookers must have felt thrill of interest.
 On the wide verandas where Japanese lanterns shed a mellow glow Miss Mo Intosh, very pretty in costume of white lace, dispensed delicious punch to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Marquise Beauty ParIor.

Mrs. Hildreth announces that she has purchased the Marquise Beauty Parlors at 413 North Nineteenth street and will conduct an-up-to-date beauty parlor there. The place has been remodeled and beautified and Turkish baths for ladies only have been installed. Engagements for work can be made by phoning Peo-, pies phone 2255. A department of mani- curing for ladies and gentlemen is main- tained Mrs. Hildreth enjoys national reputation, having learned her profession in Chicago and practiced it in many of the large cities throughout the country. flll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Miss KATHARINE RABITTE Private tutoring in homes or at Studio-Club work.
 BELL PHONE 688

throng of merrymakers. The young hostess was a picture of girlish loveliness in pale pink. She was assisted in re- ceiving by Misses Marjorie and Netti, Bealle. The former wore a dainty frock or White lingerie whiie her sister was becominsly gowned in lavender.
 The prevailing colors, red and white reappeared in the ices, which were served at late hour. Among those present were Miss Lizzie Lee Pound, Miss Nettla Dealle, Miss Pattie Rena Sheppard, Miss Sarah Hodges, Miss Evelyn Beasley, Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Lois Brown, Mss Lillian Hughes, Miss Marjorie Beale, Miss Frances Bailey, Miss Monetto Stribbling, Miss Annie Lou Copeland, Miss Carrie Caldwell, Miss Ireta McCrossin Miss Louise Austin, Miss Edith Sample, Miss Lillian Mcintosh, and Messrs. Erin Farley, Leonard Barker, Leslie Barker, Ralph Riddle, James Webb Harold Neil, Roy Matterson, John Ferguson, Clyde Hocombe, Joe Franklin, Otis Brown. George Copeland, Joe Hughes, Bruce and Lindsay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
MUSIC AT SOUTHERN CLUB.

This evening from to 9:30 o'clock at the Southern club Calman's orchestra will render the following programme: Overture, Claimants orchestra, Tan cred" "-Rossini.
 Selection "La Dame Blanche'-Boiel- dleu.
 Serenade, "Sunbeam"-Powell Selection, '"rhe Golden GirI'-Howard. Trio, "Serenade''-Widor.
 Selection, Carmen Intermezzo, "Gleaming Star'-Hager. Selection Cupid at Vassar' Sloane. Cornet solo, selected. Played by Signor Fred Nappi.
 Song, God Bye, Kid"-Newman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
LITTLE MISS EBERHART
 HOSTESS AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Ruth Eberhart, the small daughter of MT. and Mrs. Barlow Eberhart, enter tained party of her playmates yester- day afternoon in celebration of the fifth anniversary of her birthday. Tho party was given on the lawn of the Eber- hart home. the lawn and the adjoining one of Mrs. Truss being used as the playground of the little folk during the afternoon. A peanut hunt occupied the attention of the children part of the afternoon and games were provided, too, for their amusement A box of candy each was given to the boy and girl win ming in the peanut hunting contest.
 The children gathered later in the after noon at a large table on the lawn where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
A MORNING OF MUSIC.

The musicians of the city and such patrons of music as feel interested in rev methods for children are invited to the Margaret Allen school Wednesday morning. September 22 at 10:3o oclock to see a demonstration by Mrs. Flournoy Rivers of her new scheme of teaching This method Is copyrighted and fully pro- tected by law, but musicians and patrons are invited to witness such illuasration as the inventor is willing to make public. It Is somewhat like the Dunning and Fletcher systems, but does not infringe on their patents at all and will shortly be brought out in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Announcement.

I wish to announce to my patrons that I am now at my place of business with all the newest fashions and ready to book orders and explain all the details about the latest styles for the coming season; l; also a designer from New York, Miss Sadie Kirkpatrick, who will cheerfully explain to my patrons. Thanking you for your patronage, I remain yours respect fully, MRS. l.. CAVALIER.
 1922 3d Ave. Both phones 19-15-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
A PORCH PARTY.

One of the most charming and unique events of the past week was a Mary Jane" porch party given yesterday by Miss Mary Meighan in honor of her guest, Miss Margaretta Laverty, of Talladega. The morning was spent delightfully."- in playing progressive hearts on the spacious porch of the Meighan residence on Hunts vile avenue. The color scheme, pink and white, was carried out in the decorations, pink and white carnations being used in profusion. Pink and white ices and heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

already been enrolled. A sum of $100 over the required amount remains since the scholarship was established and this will be skept as the nucelus of scholarship to be esta bished in the future.
 Mrs. Pickens has become well known over the state in her patriotic work She is an unusually clever woman and the sis- ter of Mrs. Martha Gielow of whom all Alabama is proud as being one of its most gifted daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
MEADoW.ADAMs INVITATIONS.

The following invitations are being is- sued.
 MT. and Mrs James Robert Adams re- quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn, to MT. Bert Monroe Meadow, on Thursday evening, October 7, at o'clock, at the South Highlands Methodist church. Bir- mingham."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
HOWARD-HARWELL.

The following announcement will be of interest to friends over the state: Mrs. A. o. Hartwell of Auburn announces the engagement of her daughter, May, to Mr. c. M. Howard of Selma, the mar riage to take place at her home iu Au- burn September 22. No cards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
AT THE ATHLETIC CLUB.

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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-22

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
shall declare the result of the said
election, and if the said Ordinance
voted for at the said election has re-
ceived majority of all the votes of
the qualified electors of the civ Of
Hattiesburg, it shall take effect and
be in force Immediately after the re-
suit of said election has been declared.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-22
THE HATTIESBURG NEWS

! creek gentleman speaAs Iarsu,
man you. wonder where you learned
1t! He's just told me you said vour
name was George"
MY name is George Boris" an
swered Kralinsky. less confidently
lie was not a coward, but he had
never been face to face with Van
Torp when he meant business. and the
terrible American cowed him.
my husbands name is only Boris
nothing else" said Lady Maud.
Well. this isn't your husband: this
Is George, whoever he is. and If YOU
don't believe it, I'm going to give you
an object lesson"
Thereupon Mr.. Van Torp pressed
the button of bell in the bulk-head
near the door, which he opened, and
he stood looking out. A steward came
at once.
Send me Stemp," said Van Torp in
a low voice, as he stepped outside.
yes, SIR"
And, see here, send six sailors with
him."
Very good, SIR"
Mr.. Van Torp went in again and
shut the door. Kralinsky disdained
flight, and was looking out of a win
dow. Lady Maud had sat down again.
For the first time in her life she felt
weak.
In less than one minute the door
opened and Stemp appeared, impas-
sive and respectful. Behind him was
the boatswain, a huge Northumbrian
and five young seamen in perfectly
new guernseys, with fair quiet faces.
"Stemp."
Yes, SIR"
Take that man somewhere and
shave him. Leave his mustache on"
Van Torp pointed to Kralinsky.
For once in his life Stemp gasped
for breath. Kralinsky turned a green
ish white, and seemed paralyzed with
rage
Take his beard off, sir, you mean?"
Yes. Leave his mustache. Here,
men," added Van Torp, take that fell
low outside and hold him down in a
cnalr while Stemp shaveS him. See?"
The boatswain looked doubtful. Hes
pretending to be somebody he's not"
said Van Torp, ION my ship, and !
want to see his face. It's mutiny if
you don't obey ordersl"
Aye, aye, sir" responded the boat
swain cheerfully, for he rather liked
the JOB since there was a good reason
for it.
But instead of going about his bust
ness gently, the Northumbrian giant
suddenly dashed past Van Torp in a
flash, and jumped and hurled himself
head foremost at Kralinsky's legs, ex-
actly as If he were diving. In the
counts violent fall the revolver he
had drawn was thrown from his hand
and went off in the air. The boat
swain had seen it in time. The big
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-22

man struggled a little, but the five
seamen held him fast and carried him
out kicking.
"Stemp."
The valet was preparing to follow
the prisoner, and was quite calm
again.
Yes, sir"
IF he won't sit still to be shaved.
cut his head Off"
yes, sir"
Van Torps eyes were awful to see.
He had never been so angry in his
life. He turned and saw Lady Maud
pressing her handkerchief to her right
temple. The ball had grazed it.
though it had certainly not been
meant for her.
"Rufus!' she cried in great distress.
what have you done?"
The question is what he's done to
you,' answered Van Torp. 81 believe
the blackguard has shot you."
It's nothing. Thank God it hit me,
1t was meant for you"
Van Torp's rage instantly turned
into tender care, and he insisted on
examining the wound, which was,
slight but would leave a scar. By a
miracle the ball had grazed the angle
OF the temple Without going near the
temporal artery, and scarcely SINCE.
ing the thick brown hair.
Van Torp rang and sent for water
and absorbent cotton, and made a
very neat dressing, over which LADY
Maud tied her big veil. Just as this
was done Stemp appeared at the door.
IT'S ready, sir, if you would like to
come and see. I've not scratched him
once, sir"
All right Van Torp turned to
Lady Maud. DO you feel faint? Lean
on my arm"
But she would not, and she walked
bravely, holding herself so straight
that she looked much taller than he.
though she felt as If she were going
to execution.
moment later she uttered a loud
cry and chung to Van Torp's shoulder
with both hands. But as for him. he
said only two words.
you hellhound!"
The man was not Boris Leven.
The eyes. the upper part of the face.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-10-22

soon. II was an nooest apology from
an honest woman.
He received a letter a few DAVIS
later from Margaret, and on the same
day a magnificently printed and reck.
lessly illustrated booklet reached him
forwarded from Paris. The letter was
from Margaret to tell him that she
also took back what she had Thought
about Baraka and hoped to see him
and her before long. She said she
was glad, on the whole, that he had
acted like lunatic, because it was
likely that they would both be hap
prier. She herself, she said, was go
Ing to be married to Mr. Van Torp at
st. Georges, Hanover square. before
sailing for New York, where she was
going to sing at the opera after
christmas. If he should be in town
then she hoped he would come and
bring his WIFE
Inc booklet was an announcement.
interviewed with fine etchings, to the
effect that "The Nine. da Cordova and
Rufus Van Torp Company" would
open their new opera house in Fifth
avenue less than two years hence
with grand Wagner festival, to last
TWO months, and to include the per
romance of "Parsifal' with entirely
new scenery, and the greatest living
artists, whose names were given.
Mr.. Van Torp had told the diva
That he would like her to choose a
wedding present which she really
wanted, adding that he had a few
things for her already. He produced
some of them. but some were on pa.
per. Among the latter was a house In